Whats Lying on your Workbench MK IV

[nightmareB4macross]

1 hour ago, Chas said:

Thanks! Now I'm working on widening the thighs and then I gotta round them off a bit.

Love the eye camera detail! And movable no less! Awesome!

Did you scratch build that, or was it a lucky find in the spares box?

Scratch built.

[Chas]

  😱

Lovely work, and so clean. 

I've got a long way to go.

[Big s]

2 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said:

Scratch built.

Really cool

[Papa Rat]

@nightmareB4macross that’s a great detail. How do you move the eye? Is it accessible from the back of the head?

[Papa Rat]

@Chas Very cool. I’m excited to see what you do to this build. 
 

Whole lot of sanding going on over here for this big boy. Volks 1/100 Viola Crumars II

[nightmareB4macross]

3 hours ago, Papa Rat said:

@nightmareB4macross that’s a great detail. How do you move the eye? Is it accessible from the back of the head?

The entire component can be moved manually via the visor. Kept it loose to move it with ease.

[tekering]

@Chas @nightmareB4macross Impressive engineering, guys! 

I'm calling Dresden's Blue Beetle done.  Here are a few finished pics.

Thanks for the support, gentlemen. 🥰

[electric indigo]

@Papa Rat See you in Kastepo 😁

[Papa Rat]

5 hours ago, electric indigo said:

@Papa Rat See you in Kastepo 😁

Blood temple! Wow, I want a better look at that. 😍 There are so many cool MH designs only once available in garage kit form. I covet one so bad. One day hopefully. 

[Papa Rat]

@tekering That commission came out great! Love it. Beep beep

[nightmareB4macross]

8 hours ago, tekering said:

@Chas @nightmareB4macross Impressive engineering, guys! 

I'm calling Dresden's Blue Beetle done.  Here are a few finished pics.

Thanks for the support, gentlemen. 🥰

V Dub in da haus, representing Deutschland.

Un-pimp your ride.

Love it!

[wm cheng]

11 hours ago, tekering said:

@Chas @nightmareB4macross Impressive engineering, guys! 

I'm calling Dresden's Blue Beetle done.  Here are a few finished pics.

Thanks for the support, gentlemen. 🥰

WOW!  The weathering and rust on that is phenomenal!!!  Congrats to the lucky customer.

 

[Chronocidal]

Hah.. I love the fact that he's got Herbie's number just brushed on the hood XD

[Papa Rat]

@electric indigoI hope I can get my paws on a Terror Mirage kit next for the showdown with Vaiola. Hope Santa delivers the goods. 🤣

Edited December 8 by Papa Rat

[electric indigo]

@Papa Rat That would make a nice dio or display pair on the shelf. I wish you luck.

Here are more pics of the Blood Temple; it's hard to shoot in the sparse December light.

I took some inspiration from the Kaiyodo version of the Blood Temple – the color is grey/orange instead of white/red, and the outer shoulder armor and the fins on the back are angled downward. It's not the flashyest design, but it has a great presence, especially if you listen to the Shogun soundtrack while you apply the final touches.

 

[Big s]

15 hours ago, tekering said:

@Chas @nightmareB4macross Impressive engineering, guys! 

I'm calling Dresden's Blue Beetle done.  Here are a few finished pics.

Thanks for the support, gentlemen. 🥰

Love this rust bucket 

 

7 hours ago, Papa Rat said:

There are so many cool MH designs only once available in garage kit form. I covet one so bad. One day hopefully. 

Every year I wonder if Volks will get to certain designs in plastic that once only existed in resin

 

13 minutes ago, electric indigo said:

@Papa Rat That would make a nice dio or display pair on the shelf. I wish you luck.

Here are more pics of the Blood Temple; it's hard to shoot in the sparse December light.

I took some inspiration from the Kaiyodo version of the Blood Temple – the color is grey/orange instead of white/red, and the outer shoulder armor and the fins on the back are angled downward. It's not the flashyest design, but it has a great presence, especially if you listen to the Shogun soundtrack while you apply the final touches.

 

Sometimes simplicity shows off the beauty of the design. It looks great and doesn’t need a lot of bling hanging off it to give it shelf presence 

[Papa Rat]

@Big s I had reached out to Volks at one point when they had put out the first VSMS kit and asked if the IMS series will continue. Customer service said it will so there is hope that we will see more in that line along with the smaller 1/144 versions of KOG and LED coming out. 
 

@electric indigo That’s such beautiful work. The gray and orange is chefs kiss. Highly inspirational for me. Thanks so much for sharing.

Echoing what Big S said about the simplicity…it’s got such nice lines and composition that it feels just right. 
I will also say I love the over the top designs too like this beauty! Kan  

 

Edited December 8 by Papa Rat

[electric indigo]

@Papa Rat Haha, I got the Workshop Cast Kan in a rush of megalomania 10 years ago, and it's a true Boss Level kit. Adjusting the free-pose limbs is a science in itself, then apply a spotless finish on all those large, plain shells, and at the end there are 100 tiny orange squares to be filled but only after you filles the little grey squares right next to them.

For me, Nagano peaked in the Plastic Style era; I can't seem to warm up to any of the later designs or the Gothicmade creatures. The recent makeovers of the older MH designs is a pleasant development.

[Big s]

30 minutes ago, electric indigo said:

For me, Nagano peaked in the Plastic Style era; I can't seem to warm up to any of the later designs or the Gothicmade creatures. The recent makeovers of the older MH designs is a pleasant development.

Same here. Love the classics. But I am highly impressed with the engineering on those newer designs by Volks. Very odd joints and somehow they got them to function and still look proper to the design. Not really the designs I would buy, but I’m super impressed every time I see one put together and posed 

[Papa Rat]

37 minutes ago, electric indigo said:

@Papa Rat Haha, I got the Workshop Cast Kan in a rush of megalomania 10 years ago, and it's a true Boss Level kit. Adjusting the free-pose limbs is a science in itself, then apply a spotless finish on all those large, plain shells, and at the end there are 100 tiny orange squares to be filled but only after you filles the little grey squares right next to them.

For me, Nagano peaked in the Plastic Style era; I can't seem to warm up to any of the later designs or the Gothicmade creatures. The recent makeovers of the older MH designs is a pleasant development.

Wow! I didn’t know that the KAN existed in kit form. Just went on a search and dug this up. https://www.gunjap.net/site/?p=100260
Very impressive stuff right there. 
Any tips on how to approach a first build dealing with a resin based kit? I’d love to jump in with a MH.  I see some sweet deals online but imagine they are bootlegs which has its own issues I may not want to get into. 

[electric indigo]

I started my FSS path with the Wave 1/144 kits (when they were pretty affordable). Basic skills like sanding & puttying aren't different from plastic models. You need to figure out the joint positions of the limbs and secure the connection of parts with wires, but the later is actually fun IMO.

Wave's A-Toll is a great kit:

Not too many parts:

Step 1 - Assembly:

Step 2 - Paint everything in the desired color:

Step 3 - Success!:

 

If you are eyeing a specific kit, feel free to ask for additional info.

[Papa Rat]

3 hours ago, electric indigo said:

I started my FSS path with the Wave 1/144 kits (when they were pretty affordable). Basic skills like sanding & puttying aren't different from plastic models. You need to figure out the joint positions of the limbs and secure the connection of parts with wires, but the later is actually fun IMO.

Wave's A-Toll is a great kit:

Not too many parts:

Step 1 - Assembly:

Step 2 - Paint everything in the desired color:

Step 3 - Success!:

 

If you are eyeing a specific kit, feel free to ask for additional info.

Beautiful work as always and thanks for the run down. I’ll definitely reach out once I decide and or find an affordable kit to start off my GK kit building journey

 

I did the A-Toll IMS kit. Think it was my 4th or 5th build starting out with the hobby. I learned a lot from it. I think it’s one of my favored designs. I’d build another one of those again for sure. 
 

edit* I love the gold details you added to the mottled relief texture areas in your A-Toll. I left my blank. Not sure why? Lol. I may go back in and bite your style and copy you. It’s a nice little flair. ✌️
 

Edited Friday at 07:00 PM by Papa Rat

[electric indigo]

For the gold inlays I used water based gold gouache. You can just wipe away any spill with a wet fingertip.

I got the color scheme from the old Volks kit sculpted by Takehito Ikushima that is pictured in the Mortar Headd Saga book. If you don't already have it, grab it ASAP – it will fuel your Mortar Headd inspiration for years.

 

[Papa Rat]

I’m currently working on a 1/100 Vaiola IMS. Getting the frame and cloak painted. Tonight I get the armor color down. 
Hope to finish this weekend if time allows. 
 

[Papa Rat]

2 minutes ago, electric indigo said:

For the gold inlays I used water based gold gouache. You can just wipe away any spill with a wet fingertip.

I got the color scheme from the old Volks kit sculpted by Takehito Ikushima that is pictured in the Mortar Headd Saga book. If you don't already have it, grab it ASAP – it will fuel your Mortar Headd inspiration for years.

 

I haven’t seen any media besides the anime and manga. I will find this book ASAP! Thanks again for all your insights. I really appreciate it. 

Edited Friday at 07:24 PM by Papa Rat

[nightmareB4macross]

The details of all those FSS kits are just so beautiful to see in process and finished.

Of all the kits my favorite is still the Emerald Jagd Mirage with its long twin spires. 

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On another note, the gunpod sits well in fighter mode. And the reduced intake shrouds rest in the perfect place. Calves still need to be finished and the inner backplate needs to be addressed. But all said, it’s looking good.

[Papa Rat]

43 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said:

The details of all those FSS kits are just so beautiful to see in process and finished.

Of all the kits my favorite is still the Emerald Jagd Mirage with its long twin spires. 

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On another note, the gunpod sits well in fighter mode. And the reduced intake shrouds rest in the perfect place. Calves still need to be finished and the inner backplate needs to be addressed. But all said, it’s looking good.

Looking good! What’s the new profile for the calves going to look like. 

[nightmareB4macross]

12 minutes ago, Papa Rat said:

Looking good! What’s the new profile for the calves going to look like. 

Shape is mostly done, it’s the inner backplate that needs some adjustment. The part should be tapered at the back. Right now it’s a bit THICC.

[tekering]

Next in the queue:

15 hours ago, Big s said:

Is that the older plastic kit from before the IMS series?

Yeah, that's the classic. ☺️

[Cheese3]

Start of a diorama 

[Papa Rat]

3 hours ago, tekering said:

Next in the queue:

Yeah, that's the classic. ☺️

Pumped to see this one! 

[derex3592]

Omgossshh! SUPER pumped for that work of art @tekering

Over here it's time to complete the 🇺🇸 bomber fleet trifecta ... Two down, one to go.. The B.U.F.F.! 😁 I grew up watching these do touch and goes from Carswell AFB in west Fort Worth in the 80s from the church where my mom worked in the summers and I was out of school. Riiigght in the flight path after takeoff.. Glorious! ***Didn't think displaying a 1/144 B-52 would be an issue.... 🤔 However... I just opened up the box and saw the wings! 😂 Not suuuure the good old IKEA Detolf is gonna be big enough! 

[Big s]

4 hours ago, Cheese3 said:

Start of a diorama 

The ground work and terrain is pretty cool.  The anti aircraft dude needs someone watching his back though in case things get rough 

[Papa Rat]

Masked out and painted under skirt armor detail that most won’t see unless you sickos like looking up robot skirts  

Glossy metallic purple elements throughout build and the rest will be flat colors. 

[tekering]

Promising start, @Papa Rat.

12 hours ago, Big s said:

The anti aircraft dude needs someone watching his back

Totally.  Those Meltrandi cosplayers look very suss. 🤨