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

[armamentfactory]

It's almost complete, just the gauntlet pods. treads & small detail pieces left to go.

And next to a 12 inch ruler for scale.

 

[joberg]

F.A.B. Seeing that little figure at the feet of those giants is kinda scary

 

[armamentfactory]

F.A.B. Seeing that little figure at the feet of those giants is kinda scary

Thanks! We rarely get to appreciate the scale of these giant robots.

 

[armamentfactory]

Almost there...

The 2nd "special feature" parts are partially installed.

 

[joberg]

Love the movable parts

 

[armamentfactory]

So I finally had one of those "overdue catastrophic failures".
The printer broke in one of those essential locations, and I had to wait for replacement parts.

Anyway, the printer's operational again, and we can resume fabrication.

Managed to replace a couple of barely visible parts, and the ducting fits a little better, but I'll replace those when I swap out filament colors.

And the canopy joint is working as intended.

 

[joberg]

Love it and the little pilot in the cockpit is the cherry on the cake

 

[christrom]

I found this amazing behind-the-scenes footage that I thought you'd all get a kick out of!

 

[joberg]

Wow...you can really hear that camera motor going crazy for the slo-mo practical effects

 

[TheyCallMeStino]

Registered just to be able to post in this thread, Robot Jox had a big influence on me as a kid. This is phenomenal work!

I know you addressed it about a year ago, but have you given any more thoughts to releasing or selling the .stl files? I have scoured the internet for anything printable for the Matsumoto 14 for years with no success.

Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see it finished.

 

[armamentfactory]

Registered just to be able to post in this thread, Robot Jox had a big influence on me as a kid. This is phenomenal work!

I know you addressed it about a year ago, but have you given any more thoughts to releasing or selling the .stl files? I have scoured the internet for anything printable for the Matsumoto 14 for years with no success.

Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see it finished.

Welcome to the RPF! Hopefully you'll find more projects/builds here to keep you around.

The project is still moving along, but it's not in a condition that can be released.
The test print revealed plenty of technical problems that need solving, and modifying or rebuilding up to 300 parts needs some serious time & determination.
We're also only at the modeling phase, almost 1/3 of "complete". I still have to work on the graphics for decals, and a proper assembly & operation manual.

Maybe this project needs a "Plan B" - but we're already 5 years in, and counting.

Thanks!

 

[armamentfactory]

Plan B.


It's about half the size and more simplified, but it's a lot closer to completion than the v2 model.
It's not 100% transformable, but it should be a lot sturdier & more stable between modes.

 

[armamentfactory]

Working out the kinks on the first test print.


Apart from the usual 3D printing issues, there are only a few areas that need significant improvement.

 

[armamentfactory]

It needs a bit of re-engineering on the lower leg section so parts will hold together without glue.
Pretty successful test so far & the foot articulation is working as intended.


It's "half size", but it's not exactly small either.

 

[christrom]

That's looking fantastic. Nice scale too.

 

[armamentfactory]

That's looking fantastic. Nice scale too.

Thanks!

 

[joberg]

Great stuff once again; looks mighty good

 

[armamentfactory]

Great stuff once again; looks mighty good

Thanks! I'm hoping the rest of it will go together as planned.

 

[DarrenOrange]

I can't find the STL files? Where are they located?

 

[DarrenOrange]

Where can I get the STL files?