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Post by cholocarwash on May 31, 2009 12:22:27 GMT -5
i cannot possibly imagine anything that could beat this. you deserve your own tv show. i bet everyone here would watch. i would wish you luck at botcon but it looks like you you don't need it. when you have that much talent, luck isn't even a factor.
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Post by recca74 on May 31, 2009 14:27:50 GMT -5
Wow. I just wanna put down my airbrush and sell all my models now. Excellent work, MIJ. Go Get 'em!
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Post by maidenjapan1973 on Jun 1, 2009 12:17:47 GMT -5
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Post by garu525 on Jun 1, 2009 13:04:08 GMT -5
Request though, can you be more detailed on how you did it, even just the basics. I wanna be like you when I grow up.  |
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Post by bt1 on Jun 1, 2009 13:41:34 GMT -5
Holy crap, awesome job man! Congrats on winning - there should not have been any doubt. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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Post by maidenjapan1973 on Jun 1, 2009 13:58:46 GMT -5
When you grow up? ^^ I don't know how old you are, I'm 36 years old bythe way, it will sound funny, but the stuff I made was not with such difficult techniques, no CAD designing, no computer engineering, I did not even make single sketches for this project. All I used were MP Optimus for measuring, and couple other Optimus from various series for design reference.
MP Optimus is 12 inch, so basically I measured each part of body with a ruller, then double up the size, then cut the styrene sheet in that shape. Once you cut all the sheets then you glue them together. It sounds easy but this is the basic construction of this piece. And it took me 5 months. I have full day job at my work, so I worked on this project after work from 6 to 9 everyday. And I used almost all weekends too. Anybody who attempts to replicate this type of work might take you more than a year. It is all patient and dedication and you got to put a heart in to it. You can start by doing some custom paint figures and get many experiences and understand what it takes to become a great model builder.
As for detail on how I did it, for me it is just too difficult to write in words. You may have to see me in person to teach you hands on lesson. ^^
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Post by garu525 on Jun 1, 2009 15:03:52 GMT -5
Hehe, I'm old, I'm 28.  I did some building models before with styrenes and I can airbrush back in college, but I haven't tried any that as detailed as what you did, I'm curious on how how you did the small details on the leg with just using bondo. You inspired me to do my own and of course Voltes V since he's my favorite but probably not as detailed as what you did. Maybe not that transform since it's five pieces together. I guess I just have to ask you detailed questions when I'm in a pickle. I guess I'll start with the head, probably a modeling clay that hardens at oven. Make it 2 parts recasted so I can insert LED lights later then airbrush. What do you think? Thanks, |
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Post by Chen on Jun 1, 2009 16:01:26 GMT -5
Congratulations you certainly deserve it! How bout for your next project you build one of Gestalts like Devastator or Bruticus or maybe even Omega Supreme that's in-scale with MP Prime? They wouldn't have to disassemble or transform but have that "MP look".
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Post by mojacko on Jun 2, 2009 2:40:10 GMT -5
congratulations....hail to ur Optimus creation....its a masterpiece of its own.....excellent work dude!!!
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Post by maidenjapan1973 on Jun 8, 2009 20:21:12 GMT -5
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jun 9, 2009 10:26:33 GMT -5
CONGRATULATIONS again! Wow..... stellar work and glad to have you on the boards!
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Post by adiru on Jun 9, 2009 10:38:37 GMT -5
thats OFFICIALLY my fav optimus prime figure EVER great job
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Post by Kidchuckle on Jun 9, 2009 10:39:25 GMT -5
wow congrats!
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Post by audiofilo on Jun 9, 2009 10:55:51 GMT -5
Great job, congrat, u must work in hasbro
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Post by rx79msg on Jun 9, 2009 11:11:25 GMT -5
grats dude!
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Post by RarityofConvoy on Jun 9, 2009 11:17:50 GMT -5
sweet! i love it!
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Post by 00silvergt on Jun 9, 2009 11:53:36 GMT -5
Great work and congrats!
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Post by Neocaledonian on Jun 9, 2009 12:18:45 GMT -5
You certainly earned it, congratulations on such a great job!
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Post by solscud007 on Jun 9, 2009 16:22:50 GMT -5
maidenjapan, Thanks for the matrix!!!! I love it. I wore it all through Botcon. So many people asked where it came from. I told them "the guy that made the 2 ft prime made this" hehe   |
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Post by Steve Armstrong on Jun 9, 2009 22:13:02 GMT -5
it is a great work of art! I wonder if eh will sell it?
I bet he can't make a fully transforming Voltes V :-) (joking only hehehe)
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