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Post by TAY666 on Mar 30, 2014 22:04:02 GMT -5
One of the things I really want in the display this year, is an example of all 4 mammoth versions. This mean, I actually need to build all of them. Last night I pulled everything out and started working on it all.  The one that is going to take the most work of course, is the one with the prototype parts. It needs to stand on 2 legs and be rearing up. This means, gluing, bracing, and supporting the weight of all of it.     Think I have that sorted. |
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Post by TAY666 on Mar 30, 2014 22:08:41 GMT -5
Now I have discovered another issue. Trying to put the heads on. At first I had an idea of how I would mount them. Then I discovered that wasn't going to work. Mainly because I am still figuring how to even get them on in the first place.    As you can see, the resin replacement heads are basically the same design as the original styrene heads. Which leads to an issue. The styrene heads fit snugly over the neck area of the body. They do that by enclosing it when you put the 2 halves together. The resin heads are solid. There is no way to snap them over the neck. Think I am going to have to do some grinding with the dremel. |
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Post by TAY666 on Mar 30, 2014 22:09:12 GMT -5
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Post by TAY666 on Apr 8, 2014 22:09:56 GMT -5
Well, I figured out how to get the heads on. Stuck a sanding drum in the dremel and took a bit of the edge off around the 'neck' of the kit.    Now for the next problem. These things are super top heavy with the resin heads. |
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Post by andymoscarts on Apr 10, 2014 15:19:03 GMT -5
They are going to look mightily impressive as a group.
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Post by TAY666 on Apr 28, 2014 19:06:48 GMT -5
No pics yet, but yesterday I modified the straight leg on the one mammoth so I can display the platybeladon without issue.
It's not perfect. Kind of collapsed a bit here, and a bit of a gap there along the seam from heating it.
But it works.
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Post by scooke123 on Apr 28, 2014 23:48:00 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to seeing these - should be impressive!
Steve
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Post by artdecovampire on May 5, 2014 4:42:00 GMT -5
have you thought about the base for the display? is it going to be tundra or grass land or are they going to be free standing?
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Post by TAY666 on May 5, 2014 17:54:02 GMT -5
Free standing.
They won't be painted or primed either.
It is just to show off the various options available.
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Post by TAY666 on May 12, 2014 17:35:59 GMT -5
Well, the herd is now packed up waiting for it's trip to Louisville. No more pics  Been too busy. Besides don't want to spoil it until it is unveiled at the show. Will have plenty of pics after the show. |
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Post by scooke123 on May 14, 2014 18:08:02 GMT -5
I'm going to enjoy seeing these displayed - should really look cool!
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