captain america Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 Captain's log: Friday, March 4th 2022. The molds are done, and the castings are looking excellent! It was quite an ordeal getting everything finished, but it was 20+ lbs of silicone put to good use, and the process went much more smoothly than I was expecting. The robot itself is a whopping 117 parts, and add another 21 parts for the sled. I will begin production in earnest on Monday, so shipping is maybe 3-4 weeks out. I'll have pics of the completed mecha this coming week, so be sure to stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundamOO Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 man great work like always. Can't wait to see the whole thing put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Lots of cool bits and pieces. i bitch about having to fix little things on plastic kits that I work on, and you make an entire model from scratch in record time with great detail. It’s really amazing to see especially in this day and age where so many are using 3D printing. I really love seeing those sculpted parts and how you get them so precise even on mirrored parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 4 hours ago, Big s said: Lots of cool bits and pieces. i bitch about having to fix little things on plastic kits that I work on, and you make an entire model from scratch in record time with great detail. It’s really amazing to see especially in this day and age where so many are using 3D printing. I really love seeing those sculpted parts and how you get them so precise even on mirrored parts For what it's worth, I started scratchbuilding precisely because I got tired of having to "fix things" on those same plastic kits. It might seem like a daunting task to build something from scratch if you've never done it, but consider this: if you can scratchbuild one or two small parts for your plastic model, a full scratchbuild is just an extension of that process, and it's done one part at a time. Doing it manually is also theraputic for me, but I certainly don't discount the value of virtual modeling for some more geomertically complex parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 14 hours ago, captain america said: ,but it was 20+ lbs of silicone put to good use, and the process went much more smoothly than I was expecting. There's a Smooth-On joke in there, but I just can't find it 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbantonelli Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Captain, You did an exceptional job on Bug Face's head. It has the perfect mix of the line art and has very pleasing aesthetics. For me, you nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 Bam! Finished, suckahs! I'll have some Bug Face pics next week, once I get over this casting hump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundamOO Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) damn looks amazing can't to see bug guy Edited March 9, 2022 by gundamOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, gundamOO said: how about bug guy? 28 minutes ago, captain america said: I'll have some Bug Face pics next week, once I get over this casting hump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Damn, that looks so much better than it ever did on screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Big s said: Damn, that looks so much better than it ever did on screen Admittedly, the bar wasn't set very high to begin with, but thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 I can't imagine all the countless hours of work that went into this one! GREAT JOB CAP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbantonelli Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 I second that! We are lucky to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Where any parts from the previous Bioroid designs usable, or is all of this new sculpting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 24 minutes ago, CoryHolmes said: Where any parts from the previous Bioroid designs usable, or is all of this new sculpting? The hip joints and the internal structure of the abdomen look identical to the previous 'Lloyds, with some minor modification evident in the hands and the pistols. It's at least 90% new parts, though. 32 minutes ago, sbantonelli said: We are lucky to have you. That's a considerable understatement. 🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podtastic Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 This looks great! Cant wait to see the scout.😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 13 hours ago, Podtastic said: This looks great! Cant wait to see the scout.😁 Ask, and ye shall receive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonprime Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Amazing work Capt just wondering how it looks with open chest and ball. Great work to the max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobytrap Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 There's muh boy blue! Looking awesome as expected. It will definitely be the version I am going to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podtastic Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Excellent!😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 On 3/14/2022 at 6:38 PM, captain america said: Ask, and ye shall receive. Now that's a big bot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) Captain's Build Update: production is nearing its close, just a few more kits to cast. Even BUG FACE is impressed! Those of you who opted for the hover-sled option will notice a few improvements to the masters in the form of more faithful detailing. Just little things, but those little things make a difference. Instructions will be ready early next week. Stay tuned! Edited March 22, 2022 by captain america Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Good God! WTH!!??? Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Looks like the Cap'n copied my hover-sled modifications exactly. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podtastic Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 2 hours ago, tekering said: Looks like the Cap'n copied my hover-sled modifications exactly. 😁 Continuous improvement.😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 The destructions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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captain america Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 Update! BIO LLOYD II kits are shipping now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Awesome News. Can't wait to get mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podtastic Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Excellent.😁 @CoryHolmes Are you getting any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Podtastic said: Excellent.😁 @CoryHolmes Are you getting any? Nah, I haven't built either of my existing Moscato masterpieces yet. Couldn't justify getting another of a one-off mecha I don't really like. Now some of the hero mecha, on the other hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podtastic Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, CoryHolmes said: Nah, I haven't built either of my existing Moscato masterpieces yet. Couldn't justify getting another of a one-off mecha I don't really like. Now some of the hero mecha, on the other hand... Well your Southern Cross hero mecha are going to need an enemy to fight.😄 Do you have any plans to try and make the hovertank happen? It got quite close last time. I think I'd still be in for one in vehicular mode.🤨 Edited April 8, 2022 by Podtastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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