wh1plash's Han in Carbonite build

[wh1plash]

Just a small update. My 3D printed greeblies came in, so I got them all clipped and cleaned up.

 

[Fuzzual]

Love it man, great build so far.

 

[wh1plash]

Pretty happy now with the patch of the crack on his chest, just need to sand and shoot the one on his belt again. Then I can finally take the masking off the frame and bring it inside out of the 103+ heat.

 

[QCWolf]

Looking good! The carbonite texture looks great. Keep posting.

 

[Triton]

Any reason why everyone chooses to leave that giant reveal around the carbonite center panel and the frame?

 

[Jedifyfe]

Any reason why everyone chooses to leave that giant reveal around the carbonite center panel and the frame?

Are you referring to where the Carbonite transitions into the frame?

 

[Triton]

Are you referring to where the Carbonite transitions into the frame?

Yes exactly!

 

[QCWolf]

It's really hard to make the edges meet up. I got pretty close but it takes a lot of filler material to close that gap. If I ever do another one, I have a few ideas about how to make the edges a bit more flush.

 

[Jedifyfe]

Yes exactly!

I know when I did mine, I tried to get the transition to be subtle but the frame from Zenix is fairly deep to accommodate the various castings of Han. I think it's a detail that most people don't worry about. It's like the rounding of the edges. Some people do it and some don't.

 

[Halliwax]

I love HIC builds! this is the first time I've seen it done with not using glue. very cool!

any reason why u chose not to go with the glue method?

I'm telling you this paint job looks awesome, that has to be the craziest part for me and you did it excellent!

mind sharing with me where u got those 3d printed greeblies they look great!!



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[Triton]

It's really hard to make the edges meet up. I got pretty close but it takes a lot of filler material to close that gap. If I ever do another one, I have a few ideas about how to make the edges a bit more flush.

http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w563/QCWolf/Photo May 06 7 25 41 PM_zpstkwzzrig.jpg

Oh no, that's perfect! I was referring to the nearly 1/2" lip that is on so many I see. It's a little detail I suppose, but makes a huge difference to the eye.

 

[wh1plash]

I love HIC builds! this is the first time I've seen it done with not using glue. very cool!

any reason why u chose not to go with the glue method?

I've seen several people start with the glue method, then end up changing to bondo for various reasons. Seems like they wished they had just gone straight bondo, and I thought I could get a cooler texture that way anyway. Worked out great I think.

mind sharing with me where u got those 3d printed greeblies they look great!!

Sure, they're from Zenix. You can find his thread in the classifieds, but he just keeps the file updated with Shapeways. You can just go add them to your cart and get them done no problem.

 

[Robert]

Hi
i was just wondering what you used on your main lit up panel , the large section that has the green light behind it ?