crispy Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Well, this is my first post after having an extensive look around your excellent site. Loads of awesome work and great paint-jobs that I will be picking peoples brains about later. I hope I put this in the right place (if not please correct me). This was my end of year project for my college course that I have been wanting to build for some time. Paul B should know it as I have seen his jaw-dropping custom R-3000 spider tank. The HAW206 is the main feature of the second episode of the anime Ghost in the Shell, first gig (season 1). There was a kit released a long time back and have only talked to one person who has it (hens teeth) so I thought I would build my own. I made it in 1:24 scale to match the Tachikoma (mini tank) you can buy anywhere on the internet. I am still trying to kit it, may take some time. Just for scale. I’m the sort of person who appreciates constructive criticism, so if you can see any parts or have any ideas on how things can be done better please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 aboard Crispy... I was kind of expecting a Scorpion AFV, but had my suspicions when you mentioned Anime. The model looks good, but I can't help feel it would benefit from a little weathering... I model aircraft and tanks normally, and grew up on a diet of Star Wars (the good ones), so to me military hardware should be grubby Enjoy the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Welcome Crispy. I would say that the Scorpion needs more weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Cheers for the welcome. Unfortunately I never had time to finish the paint-job (the balls it stands on didn't even get done). I got to this stage half an hour before the cut-off time so it had to go as is. THE STRESS......THE STREEEEES! It is currently sitting on my work bench in pieces so I can cast up the masters and rebuild in a timely fashion, weathering, custom display base and all the trimmings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Sounds like a plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Its a great model, welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 CooooL !!!!!!! and some, wait till Pilgrim see's this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Excellent job Crispy! Looks very accurate to me, what did you use to make it and any idea how much you would have to charge for the kit if you cast it? Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Anyone bringing Ghost in the Shell to the party is definitely I love Tachikomas they are so cute, and would love a kit of one! Look forward to seeing the Scorpion built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 (edited) Cheers guys Materials. Plastic card 0.5mm * 1mm * 2mm, car body filler (smooth), medium density polyurethane foam, chemiwood, 4D plastic domes and plastic rod’s. As for the price I have no idea at this stage as I still have to find a resin I like. GPR keeps cracking on me or leaving a very tacky or sticky surface. I think tachikoma's are cute too Again sorry for the flat, unfinished paintwork Edited June 25, 2010 by crispy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Wow... I didn't realise it was so big! What's the size roughly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 (the balls it stands on didn't even get done) Fair brings tears to the eyes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 The top circle on the display board is 430mm wide. I think it stands somewhere between 250mm and 300mm high (can’t measure it because it’s in pieces embedded in a king ransom worth of silicon). Thanks for the giggle pigsty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Thats really cool i want one Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim_UK Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Fantastic build and welcome. That is one huge build like Mike i didnt realise how effin big it was. Dreamworks where supposed to be doing an American version of ghost in the shell. ( live action) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Oh dear not sure I like the sound of that Pilgrim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 I didn’t know about the live action movie (but I shouldn’t be surprised). There is a Cowboy bebop movie in the works with Keanu Reeves as Spike (worst casting EVER!) and Akira set in New York or something. Leonardo Dicrapio directing. The only thing bringing me any hope is James Cameron will be making Battle Angel Alita after Avatar 2. I CAN’T WAIGHT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim_UK Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Spike has to be Johnny Depp. You never know though when the Anne Rice fans heard Tom Cruise was going to be Lestat they went mental. He actually turned out to be very good stole the scenes away from Pitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Akira set in New York Akira was the first anime i ever saw and still one of my all time favourites i really hope they dont balls it up Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Akira was the first anime i ever saw and still one of my all time favourites i really hope they dont balls it upRuss Given Hollywood's record on remakes of Japanese movies, (The Magnificent Seven excepted), don't hold your breath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoo Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 That's awesome! We have some scarily talented peeps on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilrem Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 That looks really awesome It makes the Tachikoma (titchykoma?) look really small in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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