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Post by TheMazingerZ on Aug 18, 2010 12:46:58 GMT -5
Awesome work! A true work of art!!!
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Post by droutmaster on Aug 18, 2010 14:28:21 GMT -5
looks great, are you gonna give him the cape as well?
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Post by acturus on Aug 18, 2010 18:39:29 GMT -5
A cape is mandatory for this robot  but i think ill give him a real cape instead of a movement limiting rubber or plastic cape. what do you guys think? |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Aug 18, 2010 22:00:17 GMT -5
Go for the cloth cape!!!
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Post by droutmaster on Aug 19, 2010 0:19:48 GMT -5
Go for the cloth cape!!! }D THIS!!! |
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Post by magengar on Aug 19, 2010 11:04:24 GMT -5
Cloth Cape all the way, Hands Down! Either Satin, or very thin leather, that will flow in the wind... ...Then secure the figure on a base so the wind won't knock him over: we wanna see a videoclip of him completed, wearing his cape, on a pedestal, outside in the wind, for a nice dramatic look.  zozo-Magengar
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Post by acturus on Sept 19, 2010 9:43:27 GMT -5
Well guys it is a big day for me! My first cast in metal!!!! Here is the unperfect beauty I think that in my last two years of work this is my biggest leap forward into my hobby.  |
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Post by magengar on Sept 19, 2010 12:58:25 GMT -5
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWzers!  Now THAT is one helluva CASTING! So Crisp, so Sharp, so Refined in Detail... So SOCish... so Perfect! Dude, I'm gonna Faint, that really Kicks Azz! zozo-Magengar Well guys it is a big day for me! My first cast in metal!!!! Here is the unperfect beauty I think that in my last two years of work this is my biggest leap forward into my hobby. |
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Post by acturus on Sept 19, 2010 13:30:54 GMT -5
Thanks Mag ;D here another try with a silicone that is not adapted to high temp the silicone burned but the head stayed lol ill probably do a key chain or something with it.  |
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Post by coul567 on Sept 19, 2010 14:51:54 GMT -5
holy fudge i never knew there was going to be metal in it DAMNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!Lonin it by the way good luck dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by magengar on Sept 19, 2010 15:36:52 GMT -5
Silicone? You used a Silicone mold for That? Huh? you mean that you casted METAL in a Silicone mold? Now I'm REALLY blown away! For a minute there I thought that was a material like Pewter, or painted expoxy. Casting metal would need a furnace, I think. I'm soon about to venture into castin and molding with silicone RTV molds and resins. But what you're doing there is High Calibre work... ...I'm Not worthy! A "keychain" always stays Hidden in a pocket. That head there should be worn around your neck on a string of beads (like I did with my Grendy KO head) as your own creation, and Medal of Honor as a craftsman making robot customs... ...it looks worthy of showin of your Robot Collector pride, my friend.  zozo-Magengar Thanks Mag ;D here another try with a silicone that is not adapted to high temp the silicone burned but the head stayed lol ill probably do a key chain or something with it. |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Sept 19, 2010 15:46:58 GMT -5
Can you give us more info on the metal casting process, materials, and sources? I would like to try it as well.
BTW, my offer still stands, if you decide to make more UFO King Grendizers I would definitely buy one or two from you!
Excellent work!!!
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Post by magengar on Sept 19, 2010 15:48:05 GMT -5
Make sure you autograph it, too! zozo-Magengar |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Sept 19, 2010 17:47:37 GMT -5
No, no autographs on the figure... but you may autograph the box indeed! ;D
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Post by droutmaster on Sept 19, 2010 19:58:59 GMT -5
you Sir are a mad GENIUS!!!!!, King Grendizer's chest looks incredible and the gin head should be a key chain because it looks just like one XD, heck maybe if you put it on ebya your get a lot of $$ for it.
i though King Grendizer's Harken shoulders would be removable, did you decided to leave it as it is?
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Post by acturus on Sept 20, 2010 4:32:14 GMT -5
Hey Mag the metal is a pewter ^^ get high temp silicone from rtv and youl be able to do the same just make sure to not burn yourself and do this in a well ventilated area. same as resin.
just the pour is a bit more tricky.
Drout the harken blades are on the shoulder Luca the designer of king told me the chest blades are kinda just for show.
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Post by Kidchuckle on Sept 20, 2010 9:31:47 GMT -5
wow I havn't seen this thread.. but I'm completely floored Acturs!
Now I have to ask, you expertise does it from work or allhobby? your lines are so crisp it's amazing!
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Post by acturus on Sept 20, 2010 9:59:55 GMT -5
its all hobby and passion guys anyone can do this i just need lots of patience and a resolve of steel because it is a long process for an individual to do i wish i had a company to back me up.......well maybe soon  A little vid i did last night for my friend and designer of King Grendizer. |
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Post by Kidchuckle on Sept 20, 2010 10:43:36 GMT -5
awesome!!! well I hope you get someone to back you up. Mass production sale or even limited print would rock.
hahaha I like the little background noise in the video.
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Post by magengar on Sept 20, 2010 11:59:16 GMT -5
Amazing, Truly Amazing! Perhaps someday I'll try and practice pouring pewter. For now I gotta stick to the basic stuff first, like resins and simple plastic thingies, learning how to make the molds (one-part, and two-part molds)... ...I'd like my first casting project to be a rendition of a revoltech joint (large scaled, maybe a 1/2-inch). Your work there is kickin azz. If you find a backup crew be sure to start with a small group (2 or 3 people) so you can keep track of how the work is being done and it will stay consistent once your helpers have progressed to your calibre... "too many Different hands can ruin the canvas", figuratively speaking. The coolest thing about your project is that you are getting direct feedback and guidance from the designer Luca, so your custom King Grendy will indeed come out Perfect and flawless. You're in good hands with Luca. zozo-magengar Hey Mag the metal is a pewter ^^ get high temp silicone from rtv and youl be able to do the same just make sure to not burn yourself and do this in a well ventilated area. same as resin. just the pour is a bit more tricky. Drout the harken blades are on the shoulder Luca the designer of king told me the chest blades are kinda just for show. |
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