Charlie1967 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hi All. Small update... I have added the sensor head, with various diameter and lengths of spring to look like armoured cables. Still need to raid the spares box for some suitable sized lenses. i will pose the crotch turret in the in the same direction as the head, as I figure it would be slaved to the targeting sensors and move with it. Dose anyone else think it bares a passing resemblance to a screem mask??? Thanks for looking Cheers for now... Charlie. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Thankyou Pete. I will concentrate on finishing the kit before i attempt to scratch build the minigun. can you tell im scared at building one haha Cheers, Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Love the rat's nest of cables behind the head, the posing looks very natural. I think you're absolutely right about the gun too - there are lots of modern futuristic Japanese touches to the mech design and then the gun rather ignores those. Maybe the Bandai HGBF gatling would be a good option, with some extra bulk and detail? https://www.hlj.com/product/BAN996731/Gun I've admired the Briegel from afar but I'm a bit wary about surface quality in resin kits after some very sanding-ey experiences. I'm guessing this one could be a bit rough since it's a hand-made master, but presumably doesn't have any of the 3D printing stepping? Cheers, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thankyou Will. I've built a few forgeworld resin kits in the past, but I'm definitely no expert in resin. And not wanting to put them down, but some of the quality has been bad, huge mould slippage resulting in massive steps in parts, huge bubbles, lots of bits of snot/ruff texture on parts, warping etc. Quality dosent seam to be there strong point though I love some of there designs. So it was a leap of faith when i ordered the Briegel - but I just had to have one. But I have been pleasantly surprised by the overall quality of the parts in this kit. You can tell the leg parts are a newer part of the design as the castings are crisper compared to the the rest of the original body that is slightly softer in detail. I'm not saying it's perfect mind, I guess no resin kit is due to its nature. But under a coat or three of primer/finished paint/heavy weathering I think it will be passable. Thanks for the link to hlj, these look just the job but at 1/144 scale maybe be a bit small...but I've ordered 2 anyway. Thanks for the input its much appreciated. Cheers Charlie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hope4sun Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Wow great work on the cables behind the head and idea on the pose sounds spot on, really looking forward to seeing the paint going on and what you do with the gun! Must resist ordering one, must resist.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Really love the cabling detail, I horde spring tube like a crazy person and always love using it where I can, it looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thankyou hope sun. (living in the northeast of England, that should be my name haha) It's a kewl looking kit, well in my opinion it is, but I realise it's not everyone's cup of tea. And due to the cost its a one off purchase. I'm not sure if it's in production at the moment, but it's sure to be in the future. Keep an eye on the industria mechanika website. Still got some smaller details to add, smoke discharges, aerials etc. And still can't get the lower part of the cockpit hatch to sit correctly grrrr. And more cables to add to the arms and torso to legs. So still more to play with... Cheers Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thanks Hunter. Yeah I think most modelers have a stash of odds n sods, that might just come in handy on day. It's a bit of a snake pit behind the head, but think I can squeeze in more. More soon. Cheers Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hi everyone, hope your well. Ive managed to finish the shoulder armour parts, they just slip over the arms and really give them some bulk. I might add some lifting points to it. Without armour... And with... Ive also added 3, 5mm magnets to the rear engine cover and corresponding body parts so it can be removed to expose the detail and then placed back with a satisfying click. I must say sorry for the picture quality, as im only using my phone camera. If im a good boy santa might bring me a camera. any suggestions to a half decent one?? Thanks for looking. Charlie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastvader Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Looks great Charlie. I'm enjoying watching it progress. Whereabouts in the North East are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hi, Vader. Thankyou, glad your enjoying the build. Tho its on hold at the moment, as on Friday the bloody 13th, I fractured my wrist and radial head in my elbow. Ouch!! I'm from sunny south shields. Tho not to sunny today. Cheers Charlie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastvader Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Well that's a poor bit of luck. You were saving a runaway pram brimming with octuplets from an oncoming driverless bus weren't you? If so I'll forgive the delay. I only asked ref: location as I myself am, for my sins, located in Blyth. What club, if any are you a part of? Cheers, Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hi Paul. Haha yeah something like that. No I did it at work. So I'm in plaster for a month. And rattling with all the pain killers I'm taking. I'm a member of the Washington model club, but must admit I haven't been for a while due to work and family commitments. And I did kind of loose my modeling mojo for a while. Are there any clubs up your way?? Did you go to the show at North tyneside leisure centre this year?? Only been to Blyth a few times had a nice meal in the Sun Inn. Do you know it?? Cheers Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastvader Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I did yes. I am a somewhat lapsed member of the Tyneside Scale Model Club, as I used to live in Heaton before my exile to the North East's heroin capital, and It was our show a good day as well. I haven't been in months because it's a trek from here and parking's a nightmare with it being in the centre of town. I've heard there's one in Wallsend that's marginally closer to me and has many more sci-fi loving members. I might look them up. Don't know of a Sun Inn in Blyth. There's a nice one by that name in Morpeth though. Hope your arm recovers speedily and well. Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Yes I was there, it was a good day and a good turn out and standard of work. Yes I know the tyneside club, been a few times as I lived in Gosforth for a few years. Thankyou for the best wishes regarding my arm. Yes, my mistake. The Sun Inn is in Morpeth your rite. Cheers Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Sorry to hear about your arm Charlie, hope you have a speedy recovery (because im desperate to see more! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thankyou Hunter. I'll be in plaster for a month then may need some physio after that. Cheers Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jampton Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 This is an amazing kit, it always amazes me the imagination of the designers. Can't wait for the painting to start, when the arm sorts it's self out that it. Here's hoping for a swift recovery. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thankyou John. I'm right handed and it's my right wrist and elbow that I've fractured. It's sooo strange trying to do things with my left hand, even the most mundane of tasks, not wanting to lower the tone...but try wiping your bottom with your other hand!! It just feels wrong!! I was really enjoying the kit too, and felt I was making good progress. Then this. But we'll get there. Cheers Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 On Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 16:01, Charlie1967 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 6 minutes ago, Charlie1967 said: All things being well n good this should be back on the bench v soon... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastvader Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Good to hear Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oileanach Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Charlie I'm all out of 'likes'! That's an incredible mech- I love the whole bulbous, industrial look of it. I'm really digging the wee added springs on the turret and I think lifting points on the heavy armour is a great idea. Looking forward to the next installment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1967 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Cheers Blastvader. So many likes...thankyou oileanach. It's deffo a werid looking mecha...so many different influences go into its design, but it kinda works...i think. I've just moved house and it's still in storage at the mo. I'm hoping it's survived the move...Can't wait to get back to it. Cheers Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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