- March 25th, 2017, 8:11 pm#4891836
I have always been amazed at what members here have been able to do with scratch builds. The level of detail and love that goes into them is nothing short of astonishing. I thought about it off and on for the last year or so of doing a semi-hero scratch build since that isn't something someone has done yet (at least, not shown it here on the forum). I scored a 55"x 96" (140cm x 244cm) sheet of .118" styrene from a local supplier for $20. Now this sheet normally costs upwards of $60, but it had been cut in half very poorly and has some scratches on it so they let me have it sheep. Cool! I had originally intended to use it for a different project, but then I got to thinking that I could totally scratch build a shell!
So that is my plan. GB2 semi-hero. Now... this is most likely going to take a LONG time, and there is probably going to be some significant lapses in updates as this is going to be very slow and methodical as I want this to be as perfect as I can get. I have been pouring over Batfly's and pchrisbosh1's scratch builds picking out the details and how they were able to make everything work. I am hoping to get started on the first parts on Tuesday after I get some college work done I need to get done... but not sure which part to start on. Power cell? Gun mount? Crank gen? Decisions, decision. I am going to be using a combination of Stephans plans, Sean's plans, and the photos and measurements from the Sony lobby visit.
Yes, I plan to mold and cast this eventually. I need to build a GB2 semi-hero to compliment my GB1 hero and a friend of mine wants to build a GB2 pack as well PLUS I am really interested in learning how to fiberglass and mold things using silicone and I cannot wait to get started! Stay tuned if you like, I hope to update this next week.
So that is my plan. GB2 semi-hero. Now... this is most likely going to take a LONG time, and there is probably going to be some significant lapses in updates as this is going to be very slow and methodical as I want this to be as perfect as I can get. I have been pouring over Batfly's and pchrisbosh1's scratch builds picking out the details and how they were able to make everything work. I am hoping to get started on the first parts on Tuesday after I get some college work done I need to get done... but not sure which part to start on. Power cell? Gun mount? Crank gen? Decisions, decision. I am going to be using a combination of Stephans plans, Sean's plans, and the photos and measurements from the Sony lobby visit.
Yes, I plan to mold and cast this eventually. I need to build a GB2 semi-hero to compliment my GB1 hero and a friend of mine wants to build a GB2 pack as well PLUS I am really interested in learning how to fiberglass and mold things using silicone and I cannot wait to get started! Stay tuned if you like, I hope to update this next week.
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I have not failed... I have succeeded in finding what doesn't work.
My GB1 HERO pack build! --> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=36997
My GB1 uniform build!--> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =4&t=36254
My 3D Printed Ghost Trap Build!--> viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41650
My GB1 HERO pack build! --> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=36997
My GB1 uniform build!--> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =4&t=36254
My 3D Printed Ghost Trap Build!--> viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41650