newBie's Gundam Unicorn

im037

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After finishing up the Anime, was motivated to making a replica of the unicorn.
Very first attempt at building a mecha unit.
Credit goes to Clive Lee for his informative instructions of his build, thanks your sharing your fantastic work, this help with the foundation for this build.
The rest are all free hand and fabrications model at a 6" model kit that was purchase when visiting Japan 2 years ago at Akihabara district in Tokyo.

20170522_203649.jpg so many little parts, clip, snap, joined, Japanese products are extremely detailed.

Starting build at the feet, because standing with confident supporting a heavy suit is somewhat important.

1.jpg Adopted this concept from XRobots UK, from his previous IronMan Hulkbuster build, utilizing wood panels.
2.jpg 3.jpg Jig Saw additional side support to make it more sturdy
4.jpg Looks just about right, about 10" height increase
5.jpg Added front feet sections with left over foam thus keeping weight ration light.
6.jpg Added a pivot joint to allow front section to flexo up while walking.
a7.jpg Looks walk able.
 
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20170507_111838.jpg 20170507_111912.jpg Painted the base black to visually conceal appearance, foam/HDPE shaped the front feet.

20170521_164252.jpg 20170521_164304.jpg Fabricated boot brace/straps for quick step in. First coat of primer black

20170521_165456.jpg 20170521_165504.jpg Second coat of safety blue to match the model figurine.
 
20170524_194614.jpg paint finally dried, glad this build doesn't involve massive amount of painting

20161022_165531.jpg 20170524_194635.jpg 20170524_194647.jpg lower leg section

20170524_194737.jpg 20170524_194753.jpg quick mock test

20170522_194022.jpg 20170522_194043.jpg 20170522_203540.jpg 20170522_203551.jpg 20170523_214437.jpg 20170523_214449.jpg 20170523_214501.jpg Lower leg rear thruster flaps
 
20170524_210533.jpg Mock up of position prior to hinge install

20170527_181030.jpg 20170527_181039.jpg 20170527_181053.jpg 20170527_181205.jpgHinge access door for strapping of boots

20170530_214115.jpg 20170530_214123.jpg added basic skin detail, more will be added once entire frame is constructed. The details will be custom and will deviate from original model kit, this will have a different twist visually.
 
Thank you LeClubNerd, hopefully i won't be doing too much walking for whatever event this might come up for this suit.
 
20161020_161600.jpg 20170108_174647.jpg 20170108_174633.jpg Getting builder's block with no desire of furthering the leg so just going to dive into random sections of the suit...such as the helmet and stop half way.

20161021_215116.jpg 20161022_085214.jpg The front chest...stopped halfway as well

20161022_115409.jpg 20161022_161201.jpg 20170524_194818.jpg 20170524_194849.jpg lower torso
 
Getting builder's block with no desire of furthering the leg
Man I can relate, I get that every week, so many parts, so many templates, so many more to go. ugh...
Sometimes I will just sit and look at a part for an hour, with no clue what to do next or where to go with it.
 
Man I can relate, I get that every week, so many parts, so many templates, so many more to go. ugh...
Sometimes I will just sit and look at a part for an hour, with no clue what to do next or where to go with it.

YES! I'll just be sitting there staring at the damn part and next thing you know, i find myself enjoying a nice 15min nap instead.
 
20170612_211254.jpg deviated from original shoe mount concept, instead opt for ---> 20170612_212325.jpg Burton snowboard bindings

20170615_212727.jpg sacrifice my burton's mission bindings for a more secure mounting/unmounting while retaining original foot wear

20170609_160957.jpg 20170609_174436.jpg Fluorescent pink plexi glass finally arrived.

20170609_184021.jpg 20170609_184026.jpg Added line details with soldering iron.

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That acrylic looks gorgeous, love the linework. I've wanted to do a Gundam suit for a long time, but have always been worried about being too uncomfortable wearing one from either height or lack of mobility. Your build looks like it's off to a great start though!
 
Thank you Armatus Cosplay, i am still a newb in all this. Mobility is always that annoying issue, i tend to find a corner and stand there to sweat it out for the duration.
 
20171007_185513.jpg 20171007_180141.jpg 20171007_223333.jpg Template and dremo out florescent plexi glass

20171009_111317.jpg plexi assembled

20171008_011512.jpg 20171008_011522.jpg Light test

20171009_105448.jpg 20171009_111309.jpg prior to continuing helmet, cooling the head is a must, this super huge led fan should suffice.

20171009_182058.jpg 20171009_201645.jpg 20171009_211726.jpg Unicorn horns, still debating if i should opt for gold plastic wrap or just gold spray paint.....
 
20171010_165715.jpg Horns attached

20171010_170321.jpg 20171010_170422.jpg Revisited the inner helmet, installed an exhaust fan to dissapate hot air.

20171010_205010.jpg 20171010_210740.jpg 20171011_163914.jpg Free hand template front mouth shield, installed green OLED

20171011_174307.jpg test light ups,
20171012_113335.jpg 20171012_131711.jpg20171012_141843.jpg Installed magnetic electrical connection

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20171012_193823.jpg Additional light test

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20171012_113327.jpg Almost forgot, picked up this bad boy for $10 @ homedepot, great for defusing led lights, tested on the green eyes with positive results, will installed onto the rest of red panels going forward.
 

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Here's the rest of the somewhat finished build, enjoy
20171013_162608.jpg 20171013_095010.jpg 20171013_162625.jpg 20171013_200748.jpg 20171016_210623.jpg Forearm section

20171018_201021.jpg 20171018_201030.jpg 20171018_194727.jpg 20171021_120451.jpg 20171021_120457.jpg Recycle old foam that was laying around the house, with the help of styro cutter tool, shaping it was a breeze.

20171021_142859.jpg 20171021_160518.jpg Plasti and Paint

20171021_142853.jpg 20171021_160532.jpg 20171021_163726.jpg 20171021_164829.jpg Horn paint with a touch of glitter

20171021_180331.jpg 20171022_141231.jpg Booster pack installed

Final mock up, but pretty sure i will add more details in the future before i put it on ebay, just need more time in the day.

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