Re-Master: 1/100 Matsumoto 14 [Robot Jox] Scratch Build - Soon in 3D!

[armamentfactory]

We're up to waist-level!
I hope the center of gravity for tank mode is in the sweet spot.

 

[armamentfactory]

Everything's lining up pretty well.

 

[armamentfactory]

More parts! Hand & elbow covers, waist segments, and turret towers. 220 parts, and counting!

 

[armamentfactory]

Upper torso & boosters in place.

 

[Spendlik]

WOW! Really impressive!
Would you mind if I use these images as a reference for my paper model?

 

[armamentfactory]

WOW! Really impressive!
Would you mind if I use these images as a reference for my paper model?

Thanks!
Not a problem! feel free to use them for reference.
There are a few things that are off-model, to compensate for discrepancies between transformation models.
In particular: the lower leg, thigh placement & panels in tank mode, the hinges for the leg wings, and the wings for the turret towers.

 

[armamentfactory]

Adjusted a few things to get a more scale-accurate height. 365mm/14.4 inches

 

[armamentfactory]

We have forearm armor!

 

[armamentfactory]

The canopy took a while to figure out, but looks like it turned out well.

 

[armamentfactory]

Prepping a test print for the internal toe/foot assembly.

 

[armamentfactory]

The test print turned out OK for the larger parts. Things fold up like they should, but pretty much everything in the piston assembly needs adjustment.

 

[armamentfactory]

The piston assembly printed much better after adjustments, but still needed some work to fit properly. I think the 3rd attempt will do the trick.

 

[armamentfactory]

Minor updates to the model - forearm pod detail, shoulder cannon barrels & torso side panels.

 

[armamentfactory]

Some updates:
Currently improving details and geometry.
Transformation math is pretty much dialed in.
...and still trying to figure out how to make the forearm weapon pod covers functional & durable.

 

[armamentfactory]

Photoshop color test:

 

[toromodel]

Keep it up, you're doing an excellent work!!

I love the work of miniatures of this movie, especially Achilles. I would also like to build it someday, but in scratch.

Despite the few reference images, your 3D model looks good. I follow your progress

 

[armamentfactory]

Keep it up, you're doing an excellent work!!

I love the work of miniatures of this movie, especially Achilles. I would also like to build it someday, but in scratch.

Despite the few reference images, your 3D model looks good. I follow your progress

Thanks! There's something special about the old-school stop motion puppets.

I got a bunch of new reference material to work with, the model's in a detailing phase right now.

 

[armamentfactory]

Improved turret detail!

And the other color pattern, without the hazard stripes.

 

[armamentfactory]

I think I have a workable a mechanism for the forearm weapon pods!
Got a couple of compromises to the proportions, but I can still fit some detail in.

 

[joberg]

Keep up the great work