My Fifth Element Multipass build - TONS of Pics

[Charles Kline]

Thought it was about time that I start a thread on my Fifth Element Multipass Build.

I've taken photos along the way and I'll get those up when I get a chance.

But since I've just completed it, I'll start with the finished pass.

-Charles

 

[SUPERprops]

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Dude, this is Awesomely cool(yea, I just made up a word)!

If I were you I would make the yellow button a little more mustard color and this would be perfect.

 

[quinsen]

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Indeed, this is a great build!

 

[Merrick]

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Cool and cute! I love little props with such detail like this.

 

[Mardikrewe]

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Wow! Great work.

 

[Crix]

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Great work! Wow!

 

[MattMunson]

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Wow, that REALLY does look great. I am really diggin the inclusion of the grommet! And your acrylic rod looks great. Looking forward to seeing some step-by-step action!

 

[MattMunson]

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ooh, and can you spill the beans on the book that it is sitting on top of? Looks great!

 

[Charles Kline]

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Thanks everyone. :love

I'll start organizing the rest of the photos and get them posted. :thumbsup

 

[Charles Kline]

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I'd love to take credit on the book, but WarMachine was the one who figured out what the text was.
More info on the book is here

 

[roninjapan]

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dude...this is great!!i love it.the movie is not one of my faves..but the prop is really nice.i want one!

 

[roninjapan]

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forgot to tell...love your Avatar!!im al MAC

 

[MattMunson]

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NOT trying to hijack, but a few folks have asked lately about attaching graphics to the pass. I just did a blog post that gives my opinion.

The Project Work Bench: Attaching Multipass Graphics

Carry on!

 

[Charles Kline]

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Yep, I used two sided tape to attach mine.

I recommend applying the tape before cutting the artwork and make sure you put the strips close together -butting the edges together, otherwise you might get a slight ridge line on the art from the gap when you push it down.

 

[Charles Kline]

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On to the work in progress photos!

So the first thing I noticed on the kit was that there is a bit more styrene on the top 'arm' then necessary.

easy fix thou, just flip the top and use the bottom width as a guide. (always nicer to have too much then not enough right?)

Extend the lines

using a straight edge cut with a sharp X-acto knife, make a bunch of light cuts instead of a few hard cuts. Be careful not to cut the rounded end part of the arm!

And Voilà!

More to come.

 

[Charles Kline]

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I've not forgotten this, I just need to take some photos of the rod.
Then I'll write up how to do the battery cover.

 

[Garthok]

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Mate that is excellent. Has to be the best Multipass build I have seen...can I send you mine to do?

 

[Charles Kline]

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Sure, it may take me a while to get to it.
Shoot me a PM if you really want me to.

 

[Garthok]

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Mate how generous is that! I was only kidding. But thanks!! I will see how I go, I have 2 to do. So I am bound to pick your brain a few times. I did one years ago, but it did not turn out anywhere close to as good as yours. So I have something to aim for now.

What did you use for the rod, and where did you get the brass grommet?

 

[Charles Kline]

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I want to keep it in somewhat of a sane order.

so ALL in good time.