Ankoku Daishogun Update #4

[jmachinder]

ANKOKU DAISHOGUN UPDATE #4

Still no baby yet, so I’ve been marching along with mixing, pouring and slush casting. I’ve finished parts to make four figures (minus the shoulderpads and the sword.) These four figures will go to the people who have already made the down payment.

Although not seen at all when assembled, I was bothered by how rough the inside of the shoulderpads was. Wanting to make this product as quality as possible, I’ve decided to get out the Magic Sculpt, files and sandpaper and smooth it all out. I should finish it tomorrow and will then begin making the mother mold for it. While making the molds for these last two pieces, I will start touch-up work on the cast pieces and then give them a coat of primer.

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Tom

[Edward28]

Your work looks quite professional, great job. I'm simply amazed that you have been able to take the hobby to the point of making a "garage kit"....... Most garage kit producers though don't paint the work when they sell it.

I'm looking forward to your end-product

[frog]

JM,

Is that part of a seatbelt, a.k.a. magic clamp ?

How many are you making and were you responsible for the Johnnysocco robot?

[jmachinder]

When a mold is complete, to make a cast, you put the mold together and then fasten mold clamps around it. You don't want the mold falling apart while there's liquid inside.

I'm only making enough Ankoku Daishoguns to fill the orders I get.

Yes, I did make the Johnny Sockko custom a whie back. Sculpted a GR2 head as well, but never made a mold for it.

Tom

[admin1 aka Ed]

Tom,

Did you find that the Getta 2 was a rare enough toy to warrant the sculpt? I've always though he was cool but he's never been at the top of my list...........

Or did you have a need

[rellik]

Is it too late to sign up for one tom?? I wasn't checking this board when it started ;D

[jmachinder]

GR2 = Giant Robo 2, aka "Torozon" in the translated live-action show. I was going to take this head and put it on the body of a Giant Robo figure that I made a while back. Most GR toys use this modular system to get more mileage out of the mold. (the big Marmit vinyl, the Romando action pose kits, etc).

Yes, I am still taking orders for Ankoku Daishoguns. Because they take so much friggin work to make and the materials aren't cheap, I have to charge $400 plus shipping for them, half of which I need up front. Email me at [e-mail] if interested.

Tom

[admin1 aka Ed]

Hi and Welcome Rellik Are you a big Jumbo fan and what else do you collect?

Tom--

Ahhh, that makes sense being Torozon I'll have to do a web search or check your site. Cool...

[rellik]

Thanks for the welcome! Collect: Jumbos .. absolutely ! Mego's, DVD's, and Comics.. ( dont really pick up comics anymore) I started By receiving "Great Mazinga" as a kid ;D (my brother got Gaiking) ....ebay is where I first learned that "there were more than the USA versions -goldorak ) Now I have over 30 jumbos, but focus on the loose less expensive jumbos. Been trying to get the popy megos as well... Thanks for the welcome, Chris

[Edward28]

Send us some pictures/ post them when you get a chance. You can always e-mail me directly at [e-mail] and I'll host the shots.

WE would love to see your wares. I find it pretty uncommon to see Popy Megos. Those sound pretty weird, rare, and interesting.

-Ed