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by **Cyclone_X_2075** » Sat May 13, 2006 10:55 am

I must say, I'm jealous
your scratchbuilt looks very detailed and all

The way you made the upper Magnus legs look a bit similar to my 'on hold' MP Magnus armor, nono, I'm notaccusing you of stealing that idea :p, I just want to say that that is the better way to make his upper legs as opposed to just using the smaller bot's upper legs

News Credits: 3 · by **Darth Zax** » Sat May 13, 2006 11:22 am

awesome.

*edited fir truthfullness*

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Sat May 13, 2006 1:47 pm

Thanks you all for the encouragement..

And RavageX-9 your suggestions are very constructive I will try to work on it. Yap I agree that much work has to be done to the face. I am actually following the Japanese Manga version of Magnus I will have to source of the pics to show you. As for the vent. I have similar sentiments. I will see how i could improve on it.

BTW I haven't have any updates for a while.. Been working hard on the details though..
Pleasent viewing..

The arms

The truck mode.

a different angle

Working on the details for breast plate

And overall view

Another view....

Till more updates. thanks everyone who has been watching and encouraging.

by **Ramrider** » Sat May 13, 2006 2:27 pm

I'm especially impressed with that headsculpt/build. It looks so much like his original self, I briefly thought it was from G1 Magnus (I wasn't looking too closely at the time)!
What scale Gundam are the hands from?

News Credits: 3 · by **Darth Zax** » Sat May 13, 2006 2:54 pm

where did you get that joints?

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Sun May 14, 2006 4:49 am

Darth Zax wrote:where did you get that joints?

Thanks Ramrider, the fist are from Gundam air master, but i believe all "High Grade" HG Gundam kit should be fine.

As for the Ball joints are bought from local Hobby Model kit store.
Comes in various assortment, but generally in 3-4 sizeds. and Rize range from 5-8 usd. I will try to take some pics when i manage to get a new pack.

News Credits: 3 · by **Darth Zax** » Sun May 14, 2006 8:28 am

Jet Convoy wrote:
Darth Zax wrote:where did you get that joints?

Thanks Ramrider, the fist are from Gundam air master, but i believe all "High Grade" HG Gundam kit should be fine.

As for the Ball joints are bought from local Hobby Model kit store.
Comes in various assortment, but generally in 3-4 sizeds. and Rize range from 5-8 usd. I will try to take some pics when i manage to get a new pack.

oops, i meant the hinge joints.

by **jimsloth** » Sun May 14, 2006 3:29 pm

Darth Zax wrote:where did you get that joints?

*snicker snicker

behind taco bell at 2AM, ask for fred

by **Pun-3X** » Sun May 14, 2006 8:25 pm

Man, this piece is really coming together. I mean, you've gone the step of looking like the G1 toy, but you've gone far beyond in regards to its articulation and overall style. Your hard work is really paying off. He's really going to look good painted.

News Credits: 3 · by **Darth Zax** » Mon May 15, 2006 8:20 am

jimsloth wrote:
Darth Zax wrote:where did you get that joints?

*snicker snicker

behind taco bell at 2AM, ask for fred

stop derailing threads, it's becoming annoying. you're not even funny.

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Mon May 15, 2006 11:44 am

Oh hinge joints, I got them from the local hardware shop. cos around 1-2 usd. 2 in a pack.

Got some pegs to work, finally Ultra magnus could stand on its own.

More work has too be done to the detailings and shoulders, until the next time... Thats all folks.

by **Mest4life135** » Mon May 15, 2006 11:48 am

good god.....thats amazing!!!!! :shock:

by **TM Devastator** » Mon May 15, 2006 12:44 pm

Oh goodness! Words cannot discribe how amazing this is! You're nuts man! The detail, the design, everything is so beautifully sulpted and the end result is a mini-masterpiece! I envy your scratch-building talents!

by **Cyclone_X_2075** » Mon May 15, 2006 1:16 pm

really impressive!

you added rimdetails to his shoulders? :shock:

(the bulky parts that stick out)

by **jimsloth** » Mon May 15, 2006 6:12 pm

Cyclone_X wrote:really impressive!

you added rimdetails to his shoulders? (the bulky parts that stick out)

thats a type of styrene sheet you can buy.

by **REDLINE** » Wed May 17, 2006 4:30 am

he needs to get that thing molded when hes done and sell them :lol:

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Fri May 19, 2006 12:23 pm

OK one last updates until I get it painted.

News Credits: 1 · by **evilratbat** » Fri May 19, 2006 12:49 pm

great work , you are to use to stryene its like paper folding to you

News Credits: 3 · by **Darth Zax** » Fri May 19, 2006 12:56 pm

where can i buy styrene? nowhere

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Sat May 20, 2006 9:59 am

I guess I should show some pics in the alternate mode before i Screw it up.. during the paint job..

Problem lies with the ramp.. it cant reach the ground.. I will see how it can be improved...

by **Tramp** » Sat May 20, 2006 4:51 pm

It looks good, but it need side plates for structural integrity in trailer mode. It looks unfinished. For the ramps, add a small hinge and another length of styrene to each ramp to extend them

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Mon May 22, 2006 1:09 pm

Tramp wrote:It looks good, but it need side plates for structural integrity in trailer mode. It looks unfinished. For the ramps, add a small hinge and another length of styrene to each ramp to extend them

I agree with you there the sides looks a little empty. Actually there is something I have previously not show. The Back

I added a back piece for Magnus. And this will be folded to fill up the hollow in the trailer mode.. Hope it will look good in alternate mode though..

Unfortunately, I am not as caster. and I dont think the material I used can withstand the heat of casting.. so I went ahead to paint it

I have yet to finish painting it as you can see the thighs are still unpainted.. A little more details will be added the next time I get to work on it.

Thanks for viewing. Sorry about the lighting.. Better pics next time