Bring on the Kaiju's!

Cybergrinder

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Ok, I started Striker Eureka from the movie Pacific Rim over the weekend.

Let us just set the mood first....
:fight:

the template is from paper-replika, and as usual for Julius' work, a very nice template to work with!

I started with the recessed parts which came together nicely

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The I attached the flanks and the upper part of the chest to those pieces;

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And stuck them together!

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The lower part of the chest was then attached, then the back

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Then, I managed to drop my knife into the body :banghead: while trying to knock out a dent which resulted in some "open surgery" (i.e.: cutting open the back) to get my knife out.

I didn't have the camera nearby while I was building the head, but, here is the completed head attached

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I'm going to see how it looks before I choose how much greebling (if any) I do
 

Cybergrinder

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According to Julius it will stand 60cm tall, I've made a stand which would add 2cm to the overall height.
 
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GyverX

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So far its a great looking build. Props to ya!

If I might ask...

What kind of paper are you using?
It looks like a matte but what G/2

Thanks
Jason
 

Cybergrinder

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Its normal 80gsm ;) It should be fine with the design being very "boxy". Also every other model I've built from paper-replika has been fine :)
 
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Neon Neuron

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It's one thing to see the renders of a model, but, to see the actual build...So much better!
Pacific Rim is one of my all time favorite movies. I cant wait to see the rest of the build progress.

Revell-Fan - What weight do you build with?
 

Cybergrinder

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I have to admit, the 80 is a bit flimsy, but I'm going to fill the bigger parts with the ultimate internal support substance.

Bucket loads of bog roll.

And I was mucking around with the camera last night...

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Thank you JJ Abrams for scarring me for life & messing up the Star Trek franchise....
 
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zathros

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If you spray the inside with a layer of construction foam, it will stiffen up tremendously, and all you need is a thin 1/8th in layer. Looking good!! :)
 

Cybergrinder

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So, another weekend, some more building done;

I finished the front of the chest portion;

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And does anyone spot my nice new craft knife?! A gift from my birthday, it's very nice....

Then I attached the torso, now the "six pack" section is a bit long so I'm going to wait & see how the hips connect in case there's any trimming required.

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Then I started on the "coat tails" (dunno what else to call them.... :)) Here they are completed

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And then attached

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And here you can see the "surgery site" from when I dropped my knife in the body. (And my son did the same thing!) Fortunatley there's a nice big piece that will cover the "wound" :)
 

Cybergrinder

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Got some time in yesterday and ....

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He is Healed! Hallelujah! ;)

Admittedly this part would have been easier to attach before the "coat tails" :banghead:

Then the bit that sits behind the head

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And attached :)

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So, all that remains is to build & attach the "rocket packs" then the torso is done.
 

Rhaven Blaack

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This is coming together nicely!
I may have to try my hand at this someday!
 
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