Mobius Mod Labs
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- Mobius
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Mobius Mod Labs
(Personally I blame ZeroEdge for my urge to modify stuff )
Anyway, I've decided to take the dive into modifications for Shinki - yes, my ultimate goal is to start making my original designs, but that is a way off IMO. I'm decent at building models, I've had years of experience with that, but I've never gotten paint to be as even as I see others get it to be. Then again, I'm using small model paintbrushes.
Completed Projects:
Charlotte Hyperion: My shot at learning/mimicking ZeroEdge's method of using Gunpla for Shinki parts, using the HG Hyperion Gundam in this case, possibly the HG Serpent's boosters as well. Gave up on the boosters for the time being due to lacking a proper peg-type piece for them. Either way, the intended form is complete.
Ongoing Projects:
Natsume Recolor: I like Juvsiy's design, just not the colors and the weird plant weapons. I know I'm going to paint the hair red, possibly giving her pink tips. The body I'm pondering on. I don't have her yet, but given everything, I will get her. And she has a name - Natsume~
Cradle: I got my hands on some DAS modeling material, the stuff I'm using for Charlotte Hyperion and probably for Reborns, and I got enough of it to undertake such a project.
Planned Projects:
Reborns Charlotte: Wanting to use the HG Reborns Gundam as an armor set for Charlotte - my Arnval - and essentially what the Hyperion wound up being practice for. Debating how to work the Twin Drives, if they go on the arms or somewhere else.
Lightbox: Need one for taking pictures, and just using my old Gunpla boxes as is isn't going to work.
Long-Term Projects:
Original Shinki: The big one, and one I'm pretty much hellbent on doing. I will make this happen, come hell or high water. First I need to get all the supplies practice with resin and removing/inserting rivets, which Juvsiy may (probably) volunteer for. If I can find other kinds of plastic or methods, I'll give that a shot.
Toolkit: Screwdrivers, various files, model glue, Tamiya and Model Master paints, various paintbrushes, paint primer and topcoats, clippers, model knife (don't know how to use), crappy cellphone camera.
Anyway, I've decided to take the dive into modifications for Shinki - yes, my ultimate goal is to start making my original designs, but that is a way off IMO. I'm decent at building models, I've had years of experience with that, but I've never gotten paint to be as even as I see others get it to be. Then again, I'm using small model paintbrushes.
Completed Projects:
Charlotte Hyperion: My shot at learning/mimicking ZeroEdge's method of using Gunpla for Shinki parts, using the HG Hyperion Gundam in this case, possibly the HG Serpent's boosters as well. Gave up on the boosters for the time being due to lacking a proper peg-type piece for them. Either way, the intended form is complete.
Ongoing Projects:
Natsume Recolor: I like Juvsiy's design, just not the colors and the weird plant weapons. I know I'm going to paint the hair red, possibly giving her pink tips. The body I'm pondering on. I don't have her yet, but given everything, I will get her. And she has a name - Natsume~
Cradle: I got my hands on some DAS modeling material, the stuff I'm using for Charlotte Hyperion and probably for Reborns, and I got enough of it to undertake such a project.
Planned Projects:
Reborns Charlotte: Wanting to use the HG Reborns Gundam as an armor set for Charlotte - my Arnval - and essentially what the Hyperion wound up being practice for. Debating how to work the Twin Drives, if they go on the arms or somewhere else.
Lightbox: Need one for taking pictures, and just using my old Gunpla boxes as is isn't going to work.
Long-Term Projects:
Original Shinki: The big one, and one I'm pretty much hellbent on doing. I will make this happen, come hell or high water. First I need to get all the supplies practice with resin and removing/inserting rivets, which Juvsiy may (probably) volunteer for. If I can find other kinds of plastic or methods, I'll give that a shot.
Toolkit: Screwdrivers, various files, model glue, Tamiya and Model Master paints, various paintbrushes, paint primer and topcoats, clippers, model knife (don't know how to use), crappy cellphone camera.
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- Mobius
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Re: Mobius Mod Labs
I apologize for the crappy camera in advance
This was the last photo I took yesterday - Hyperion's legs got modified, and I was busy trying to get the pegs done right. Since then, the clay on the exterior and top of the thighs has been cleaned off, and the left arm is complete with shield - the pegs are still giving me a bit of trouble, and I don't think adding more clay is a good idea at this point.
This was the last photo I took yesterday - Hyperion's legs got modified, and I was busy trying to get the pegs done right. Since then, the clay on the exterior and top of the thighs has been cleaned off, and the left arm is complete with shield - the pegs are still giving me a bit of trouble, and I don't think adding more clay is a good idea at this point.
- ZeroEdge
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Re: Mobius Mod Labs
Thigh joints loose? I usually swirl around a tiny bit of superglue inside the hole to fix that. Just be careful not to add too much or you'll be sanding it back if it get too tight (happened to me back when I was modding the Unicorn legs for Noir).
- Mobius
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Re: Mobius Mod Labs
I assume using a tiny amount and just coating the walls will do it? Alright, thanks for the advice, senpai I know I got one of the thigh joints working fine with puddy, but I might as well give it a shot.ZeroEdge wrote:Thigh joints loose? I usually swirl around a tiny bit of superglue inside the hole to fix that. Just be careful not to add too much or you'll be sanding it back if it get too tight (happened to me back when I was modding the Unicorn legs for Noir).
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Re: Mobius Mod Labs
I will throw out some advice if you are interested. Shinki parts LOVE vinyl dye. It is usually for vehicle interiors and stuff,.. but it works awesome for our plastic. It doesn't just coat the part, it stains it. Really deep transformation. My Juvisy armor is sporting a charcoal matte finish that is just vinyl dye. Also, since it is a stain, it doesn't scratch off. There are a ton of colors too..
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- Mobius
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Re: Mobius Mod Labs
Thanks for the tip man! And I have more (crap) pictures from my phone!MrHolister wrote:I will throw out some advice if you are interested. Shinki parts LOVE vinyl dye. It is usually for vehicle interiors and stuff,.. but it works awesome for our plastic. It doesn't just coat the part, it stains it. Really deep transformation. My Juvisy armor is sporting a charcoal matte finish that is just vinyl dye. Also, since it is a stain, it doesn't scratch off. There are a ton of colors too..
Charlotte wanted to take a break from modding and come with me for a walk - we stopped at the library to rest (and take a quick drink). Now, how is she getting around?
The wonders of having an oilskin duster - my internal pockets are kept dry and just the right size for her.
After that jaunt, we came back home and after a few hours, we finished the real physical part of the modifications!
ZeroEdge - I must thank you for that advice regarding the glue, it works nicely. I just have to tinker with it more. As for accessories, Charlotte can hold the knives, machine gun and beam shield just fine, and she has nice balance. I also like how the Hyperion colors seem to fit her - after all she is mostly white. May paint the red wrist part yellow when we work on the detailing tomorrow. She's tired from today though, so I'm letting her rest in her rough Cradle - that picture comes tomorrow
- Adventwings
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Re: Mobius Mod Labs
She's suiting up really nice. Good luck on your project!
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- Mobius
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Re: Mobius Mod Labs
Thanks, appreciate it a lot!Adventwings wrote:She's suiting up really nice. Good luck on your project!
And here she is waking up in her rough Cradle - she just fell right to sleep last night, even though she was in armor. As you can see, that Cradle is still a work in progress - it's not even entirely dry yet. Once it is, I'm going to start shaving and sanding away until it starts looking nice, then comes the paint.
Edit: And after some more experimenting, we almost had a new flight pack for Charlotte...
Why is it almost? Well, as I tried to take the flight pack off, the connector I used for it - one of the connectors for the Master Grade Sinanju's shield - wanted to stay on tight, ripping it from the rest of the set up. So I have to figure something else out - preferably without needing the back piece.
- Mobius
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Re: Mobius Mod Labs
Well, since Animeruko was interested in seeing it, and it is a hobby that I tend to still do at times, here's some old CGI robot models I've made.
I use a freeware program for beginners called DoGA, it's a Japanese product so you'll have to do a bit of research learning how to install it. I personally use L3 with the parts expansion, so as far as I know, I have the most up to date program.
I use a freeware program for beginners called DoGA, it's a Japanese product so you'll have to do a bit of research learning how to install it. I personally use L3 with the parts expansion, so as far as I know, I have the most up to date program.
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Re: Mobius Mod Labs
Ever seen/played Demonbane ? Cause your models would fit right in in this verse.