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Post by bourno on Sept 29, 2011 11:02:11 GMT -5
I won a rough popy version Grendizer that needs some fixing up on ebay a week or so ago. Got him yesterday and thought I would share along on updates as I slowly get time to fix something here and there. Have been hoping to get a Grendizer and the popy version. So, worked out well for the most part as I most likely wouldn't spend the $$$ for a nice popy version these days. I will be starting a web page soon with some close-up photos and notes as I get to it. For now, I uploaded some photos to a folder on my web site. www.teambac.com/shogun_warriors/grendizer/restoration/Tried to do a 3D model of the Grendizer, but my camera likes to change its ambiance of the lighting as I rotated it around. Here is a link to the site hosting the rotation. It is a cool site, the free subscription allows to share up to 3 files at a time, but you can create as many as you want. Just gotta pick which one you want others to see. 3dbin.com/public/lofnhake
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Post by wtfunks on Sept 29, 2011 12:18:54 GMT -5
i cant wait to see what you do with him
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Post by moop on Sept 29, 2011 18:22:17 GMT -5
I knew that was you.... (shakes fist)
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Post by bourno on Sept 29, 2011 20:16:28 GMT -5
sorry moop, guess I may have to add you on the e-mail list for what I am watching and going after. I am done for awhile on the medium to higher dollar items. I am going to watch for bargains yet though.
I hate bidding each other up and this auction had the bidders as all private, I really like to see who and how many times the bids are coming from. For myself, I am almost always a last second bidder, except I got nervous and clicked with 7 seconds left on the clock. So, was that you at the very end then?
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Post by moop on Sept 29, 2011 20:49:14 GMT -5
Yup it was me. Now I feel bad, especially knowing you can do this piece so much better justice than me.
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Post by moop on Sept 30, 2011 19:54:35 GMT -5
Hey dude, just a quick question. Is that your repro Raideen sticker set up on eBay? Also how do you remove old decals?
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Post by bourno on Sept 30, 2011 20:50:48 GMT -5
I get my stickers from WillOhio, here on the board. My ebay ID is the same as here, bourno.
For removing stickers, I douse them with Oops, wait a minute or two and they come off easy. I then use some soapy water and clean water afterwards to remove any possible left over residue.
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Post by moop on Sept 30, 2011 21:55:49 GMT -5
Thanks man.
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Post by jason4444 on Sept 30, 2011 23:10:01 GMT -5
I get my stickers from WillOhio, here on the board. My ebay ID is the same as here, bourno. For removing stickers, I douse them with Oops, wait a minute or two and they come off easy. I then use some soapy water and clean water afterwards to remove any possible left over residue. I use Goo Gone Spray Gel from Hobby Lobby. I was kind of worried that the petroleum might mess with the plastic or color. But so far it works great. I spray it on the area, take off the old sticker and then clean with warm soapy water. I have found a credit card works good on the stickers that are hard to get off. Oh yeah, good luck on the Grendizer restoration! Thanks for showing me 3D bin! That's new to me. I knew my computer could be used for more than Shoguns and porno. ;D
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Post by willohio on Oct 1, 2011 9:42:26 GMT -5
If anyone can do that poor Grendy justice it's you man! I cannot believe someone physically mangled that hand for the shooty mechanism... it's a crying shame!
Can't wait to watch the progress on this!
3D photos assemblage link is cool man!
Good luck!
~Will
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Post by bourno on Oct 1, 2011 16:49:54 GMT -5
Got some reproduction Mattel style sickles made up today. I borrowed/destroyed/made better a set from WillOhio from his Mattel Grendizer that he had, but had some not so great reproduction sickles. So, I ended up making a reproduction of a reproduction sickle. More photos in this folder www.teambac.com/shogun_warriors/grendizer/restoration/mattel_sickles/These are for now. I plan on making a custom sickle set that is more SOC style and with metallic powder for a true metal look. You may noticed the right arm shooting mechanism has be removed for now. A photo folder for it here www.teambac.com/shogun_warriors/grendizer/shooter_mech/Large photos, which some may like. It is quite similar to the Raydeen shooting fist mechanism. This piece I may see about reproducing as it should fit into the Mazinga arm the same and then with my modular fists, I can make a longer shooting insert for those and work with it. Updates for now.
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Post by willohio on Oct 1, 2011 17:11:25 GMT -5
Those sickle ends turned out great. Like the single tube shafts. Do want sir! Do want! Large photos, which some may like. It is quite similar to the Raydeen shooting fist mechanism. This piece I may see about reproducing as it should fit into the Mazinga arm the same and then with my modular fists, I can make a longer shooting insert for those and work with it. Updates for now. Gonna try not to get too giddy at this prospect. ~Will
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Post by moop on Oct 1, 2011 17:26:25 GMT -5
Man, after seeing what you are doing, I'm so sick over the fact that I unknowingly bid you up. This guy will be a thing of beauty when you finish so sorry for that cuz I'd have nowhere near the skills to do this to it.
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Post by bourno on Oct 1, 2011 17:45:47 GMT -5
Don't get too sick Moop. And don't worry, you had no idea who was bidding and that is how the ebay system is, if ya want it, ya gotta be the highest bidder in the end. (I had room to spare, thanks for not going higher, LOL). I have stolen a few items away from someone at the last second. And don't worry, I will get revenge by teasing a reproduction Raydeen bowfist over your head. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by cousincreepy on Oct 2, 2011 21:49:48 GMT -5
Hi Bourno let me know how much you charge for a Reideen Bowfist I would really like one let me know how much thanks!
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Post by moop on Oct 2, 2011 22:00:50 GMT -5
Don't get too sick Moop. And don't worry, you had no idea who was bidding and that is how the ebay system is, if ya want it, ya gotta be the highest bidder in the end. (I had room to spare, thanks for not going higher, LOL). I have stolen a few items away from someone at the last second. And don't worry, I will get revenge by teasing a reproduction Raydeen bowfist over your head. ;D ;D ;D I may want two so when that end's up happening, then you may really have some sweet revenge.
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Post by prostockjohn on Oct 3, 2011 16:46:54 GMT -5
Put me on that email list... john@motorsports-media.com I'd rather not go head to head on ebay auctions.
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Post by bourno on Oct 3, 2011 20:37:51 GMT -5
Will do John, it has been me and Will comparing notes and goading each other into buying something. If anyone else wants to join the e-mail. Please PM me and can add ya on. I like to find obscure listings.
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Post by bourno on Oct 13, 2011 8:42:15 GMT -5
I received a putty mold from Arthur (toyseeker2010), from here on the RJ forum and made a resin casting of it last night. It needs some sanding and clean up, but is much better than trying to start from scratch. Thanks Arthur !! Once this piece gets trimmed down to the parting lines at the base, I plan to plop some Super Sculptey mold material onto the Grendizer chest to make an impression of the heart looking hole in its chest. Then press this piece onto that and pull them off. Add some snap in details, polish things up, and make a nice master mold. Maybe by the end of next week, that should be close to completion. Thought I would just share some progress information. My custom sickles are getting close for being ready to make a mold, but wanted to wait till I had a couple more items to mold at the same time. Attachments:
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Post by willohio on Oct 13, 2011 12:04:06 GMT -5
Will do John, it has been me and Will comparing notes and goading each other into buying something. If anyone else wants to join the e-mail. Please PM me and can add ya on. I like to find obscure listings. He does, and it's usually me ending up buying something I didn't need! LOL Cough...Buster... Cough Cough Can't wait to see how that mold turns out. And I'm having trouble correlating a visual from the words on how your going to actually make the insert tab. Are you going to make the chest insert a hollow piece? ~Will
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