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Robogear T-rex finshed 8-5-2011

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  • From: Utereg
Robogear T-rex finshed 8-5-2011
Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 8:47 AM

Here are some pics of a Robogear T-rex I am building:

All my modelling equipment is still in boxes since I moved. So I thought, lets build an easy model with use of minmal tools. I choose this Robogear T-Rex because of of its simplicity.
Robogear are simple robot models made by a russian company but also sold under Heller and Airfix labels.
The molding is a bit crude but the fit is ok. Since it is intended to be used as a toy it has working features such as spring loaded rocket launchers. Using those as a base I scratched some multi-shot launchers to replace them.
The rest of the model is build straight out of the box.

I have used spray paints and blue-tack masking for the camo patern. The details will be hand painted, then I wil probably do a wash and some dry-brushing. 

 

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  • From: italy
Posted by bsyamato on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:21 AM

Pretty subject but you're right on molds

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Posted by Klik on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 1:03 PM

My brother built one of these just for fun a few years back-a fun, neat little kit from some scifi I'd never heard off.

Looks as though you're off to a great start. Keep up the good work!

oneyearwar1

The hardest part of flying isn't flying...it's landing.

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Posted by Guney on Saturday, March 26, 2011 8:33 PM

Looking awesome so far......I'll follow this.....Smile

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Posted by spadx111 on Sunday, March 27, 2011 6:19 PM

very nice start would like to see more pics as build progresses .

Ron

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  • From: Utereg
Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Monday, April 18, 2011 8:05 AM

I made some progress om my T-Rex, it is almost finished, it just needs a final mat coat to seal the decals.

The robot had some details painted, a wash and some drybrushing. I also used some decals from my spare box, the yellow marking are from a 1/48 Tamiya N1K1.
The rocket pods where spray painted white, all the detail on the pods and guns where brush painted using Citadel paints.

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  • From: italy
Posted by bsyamato on Monday, April 18, 2011 8:27 AM

with a good painting the rex seems another thing! Yes

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  • From: Central IL
Posted by SLW 45 on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:40 PM

That looks great ! Always like a good looking MECH Cool

                 

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  • From: Utereg
Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Thursday, April 21, 2011 5:36 AM

Thanks for the kind words, I will post some pics of the finshed product shortly.

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Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Sunday, May 8, 2011 1:47 AM

I finally found the time to put the matt coat on to seal the decals. Al in al this Robogear T-Rex was any easy and relaxed build, just what I needed.

 

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  • From: italy
Posted by bsyamato on Sunday, May 8, 2011 5:50 AM

Yes not bad at the end. i need too some simple thing to finish

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  • From: Philadelphia PA
Posted by smeagol the vile on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 1:12 AM

Besides what seems to be a seam down the back of it, it looks great.  good job

 

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  • From: Utereg
Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:04 AM

I totally missed the seam on the back, but indeed it really shows on the pics. To bad, I should take more attention next time...

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  • From: Philadelphia PA
Posted by smeagol the vile on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:22 AM

Let me give you a MASSIVE tip, its something I have learned to do myself.

when you finish a step, like filling seams, or something, any step really.  Take photos and look at them.  Use the highest DPI you can so its really big on your screen.

You will see so much on there that you missed with the naked eye its amazing.  It has helped me avoid some serious errors

 

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  • From: Utereg
Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 4:32 AM

Thanks for the tip, I indeed missed the seam with the naked eye.

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  • From: Central IL
Posted by SLW 45 on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 5:34 PM

I still think it one mean looking MECH  YesYes

                 

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Posted by Guney on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 5:42 PM

Good work....Yes

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