I’ve mentioned that I didn’t like the MG ver 2.1 hands (2.1 since the original 2.0s have more articulation…actually, can you consider the MG Crossbone hands to be ver 1.5s?).
Anyway, the X2 is getting special treatment with respect to its hands. I also roughed up its cloak a little. More work to be done, as usual!
tough one! i can understand why you wouldn’t want to do this because if something did go wrong the it would be annoying! but i do think maybe put subtle holes in the fabric which arent to big, i think would just dd more character and a realistic look to it! saying that tho it looks amazing as it is atm! 🙂
Just another update before I do more subtle weathering, flatcoating, and adding the waterslides. I’m not willing to drill holes here and there, because Crossbone X2 is really designed as a close-combat unit. In order to achieve what I have so far, I moved around all the joints without topcoating. This achieves natural paint chipping. After, I…[Read more]
I’m not sure if I really have “skill” per se, because it’s really a patience game. I was so close to giving up on them several times as the parts were tiny. >.<
I know what you mean. I decided to take pictures with my cell phone for now (ironically, the 8 megapixel camera isn’t doing me any favors), but I will eventually post higher-res photos when I find my actual camera…probably going to be the next update. It’s in a box somewhere. x_x
Here are just a few WIP pictures. I think I spent a little too much time on the inner frame, for something that would never see the light of day in the final product. D: Alas, it’s still not even done…I also have quite a bit of flat coating to do.
In other news, yes, his mouth can open! I also dig the real grade-style gold/bronze lining on the…[Read more]
Thanks! I initially started making everything pristine, but then decided to weather the legs…and the trend carried on, haha. I’m just as excited to see how yours turns out!
I completely forgot to respond: you’re better off using a shot lance from an old Berga Giros. The differences are really minute, and I’m a little disappointed that Bandai didn’t engineer it better. 🙁
really like how its getting on now! i love what you have done with the cloak!
I’ve actually been meaning to ask you all this: should I add some holes to the fabric? I’m not quite sure if it would look good, or look terrible…
tough one! i can understand why you wouldn’t want to do this because if something did go wrong the it would be annoying! but i do think maybe put subtle holes in the fabric which arent to big, i think would just dd more character and a realistic look to it! saying that tho it looks amazing as it is atm! 🙂
Sounds good, man. Thanks for the advice! I might also add some subtle weathering, but it might chip off the fabric. We’ll see!