Gundam GP03 Stamen

skupilkinson · 01-13-2008, 03:22 AM

Ok. I'm totally jumping on the Gundam band wagon here. I just don't think there are enough non SD Gundam models out there.

I always liked the look of Gundam but had never seen it before. Just before Christmas, the first time I got to see it, it was Gundam 0083:Stardust Memory. I thought it was excellent! Plus I liked the GP Units alot!

Then the free model comp was announced and I wanted to enter. At first I was going to enter the Hi-V, or Ex-S models but then remembered 0083. So I opted for the GP03 Stamen as my subject. Here's a pic of how it looks:

m38_n02.jpg

m38_n03.jpg

So, now the plan is for me to design the paper model, offer it as a free download(which I would have done anyway), then build and enter it in the comp.

The model will stand around 50cm tall when built,this is because it will be poseable. I have included joints for neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, hips, knees, and ankles. Also, parts of the Core Block will need to have movement to accomodate the leg movement.

Most of the computer design is done with just feet and remaining parts of the core block requiring final touches.

Here's some pics:

WIP2.jpg

WIP5.jpg

WIP31.jpg

WIP33.jpg

And that's it so far. When I get a minute later on I'll do his feet. Textures for marking and panellines for this will be added post unfold as I usually do. The one problem I fear is not being able to find close up photos of the labels and markings around the suit. Can anyone help here? Due to it's finished size, I hope to include everything.

Please, comments are welcome.

skupilkinson · 01-13-2008, 03:26 AM

I should add that this will be a very complex model due to the recesses inside the limb parts to fit the joints and allow movement. That's the reason for it's build size. To make those small parts more "chubby digit" friendly and keep the model buildable.

Also, as well as the feet and core block, I need to model the sheild and weapon.

**Amazyah** · 01-13-2008, 03:30 AM

Well, my thoughts...
I don't care if I win the contest or not.
I get a prize either way, a copy of this model!

Awesome work! Can't wait to see this one come to life!
Thanks for sharing it with us!

Russell

skupilkinson · 01-13-2008, 09:28 AM

Thanks buddy. I appreciate it.

I'm not so much in the contest to win it. Though it'd be nice of course.

I never really took part in the forum here or any contests before so I'm doing it as more of a "take part" thing. Plus it's a great insentive to get this done.

I'll be back to work on his feet later this evening.

Soaring · 01-13-2008, 10:29 AM

o.O Can't wait till you're done! Yes! As said in the email. POSEABLE! Finally! Thanks Skup!

skupilkinson · 01-13-2008, 10:39 AM

Hopefully poeable.

They work in my head but we won't know until I build it. I'm quietly confident though.

Soaring · 01-13-2008, 11:04 AM

I'll be a beta builder if you need one!

JustForFun · 01-13-2008, 02:33 PM

Wow! Looks great! Stardust Memory is one of my all time favorite Gundam animes! Are you planning on adding any decals like the Master Grade Bandai kits come with?

skupilkinson · 01-13-2008, 02:42 PM

Thanks, ad the answer is yes. That's what I was referring to in my first post. I need to know what all the markings say. I don't have this in plastic kit so I'll need te help of a kind member hre to either scan a decal sheet for this Gundam( I know that's kinda frowned upon because of copyright and that), or take close up photos of the markings on a the kit if they have one.

Any help in that area would be greatly appreciated. All of those marking will be added to the unfolded parts, prior to release.

Soaring, thanks for the offer but my comp entry will be the beta build also. This is because of the time limits for the comp.

skupilkinson · 01-13-2008, 02:48 PM

Ok, got his feet and ankle joints done.

Almost done with the modelling now. The feet were trickier than anything else, I was surprised at that.

WIP34.jpg

WIP35.jpg

skupilkinson · 01-13-2008, 04:58 PM

Just another little update. Got his shield done.

WIP36.jpg

WIP37.jpg

rlc321 · 01-13-2008, 05:01 PM

wow man awsome as ever keep it up

ARMORMAN · 01-13-2008, 05:07 PM

Suhweet!!! 0083 is my favorite Gundam series! I like it!!

skupilkinson · 01-13-2008, 05:15 PM

Thaks guys. I'm glad you like it. I only hpe it comes off as wellin paper. The joints in particular.

Getter1 · 01-13-2008, 06:14 PM

[quote=skupilkinson;786353]Ok. I'm totally jumping on the Gundam band wagon here. I just don't think there are enough non SD Gundam models out there.

HEY!!! Just what's wrong with SD!!!

jk Your Stamen is looking great

Would you consider something from the Zeta or ZZ series? Say GM2 or GM3?

Getter 1

01-13-2008, 03:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
skupilkinson Claudio Dias wannabe! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Posts: 2,155	Gundam GP03 Stamen Ok. I'm totally jumping on the Gundam band wagon here. I just don't think there are enough non SD Gundam models out there. I always liked the look of Gundam but had never seen it before. Just before Christmas, the first time I got to see it, it was Gundam 0083:Stardust Memory. I thought it was excellent! Plus I liked the GP Units alot! Then the free model comp was announced and I wanted to enter. At first I was going to enter the Hi-V, or Ex-S models but then remembered 0083. So I opted for the GP03 Stamen as my subject. Here's a pic of how it looks: m38_n02.jpg m38_n03.jpg So, now the plan is for me to design the paper model, offer it as a free download(which I would have done anyway), then build and enter it in the comp. The model will stand around 50cm tall when built,this is because it will be poseable. I have included joints for neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, hips, knees, and ankles. Also, parts of the Core Block will need to have movement to accomodate the leg movement. Most of the computer design is done with just feet and remaining parts of the core block requiring final touches. Here's some pics: WIP2.jpg WIP5.jpg WIP31.jpg WIP33.jpg And that's it so far. When I get a minute later on I'll do his feet. Textures for marking and panellines for this will be added post unfold as I usually do. The one problem I fear is not being able to find close up photos of the labels and markings around the suit. Can anyone help here? Due to it's finished size, I hope to include everything. Please, comments are welcome. __________________ CURRENT DESIGN WIP: A certain yellow '77 Camaro , Barricade Saleen Mustang. RECENT DESIGN: 2009 Camaro(BumbleBee),Lazy Town Airship, X-Jet with Claudio Dias. A little blog I started Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong

01-13-2008, 03:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
skupilkinson Claudio Dias wannabe! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Posts: 2,155	I should add that this will be a very complex model due to the recesses inside the limb parts to fit the joints and allow movement. That's the reason for it's build size. To make those small parts more "chubby digit" friendly and keep the model buildable. Also, as well as the feet and core block, I need to model the sheild and weapon. __________________ CURRENT DESIGN WIP: A certain yellow '77 Camaro , Barricade Saleen Mustang. RECENT DESIGN: 2009 Camaro(BumbleBee),Lazy Town Airship, X-Jet with Claudio Dias. A little blog I started Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong

01-13-2008, 03:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Amazyah Sr. Card Models Admin. Card Models Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Foothills of the Smoky Mountains Posts: 3,477	Well, my thoughts... I don't care if I win the contest or not. I get a prize either way, a copy of this model! Awesome work! Can't wait to see this one come to life! Thanks for sharing it with us! Russell __________________ Selling off a good portion of my model collection. Nothing up at the moment but I'll get some up soon. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcardmodelsnmore

01-13-2008, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
skupilkinson Claudio Dias wannabe! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Posts: 2,155	Thanks buddy. I appreciate it. I'm not so much in the contest to win it. Though it'd be nice of course. I never really took part in the forum here or any contests before so I'm doing it as more of a "take part" thing. Plus it's a great insentive to get this done. I'll be back to work on his feet later this evening. __________________ CURRENT DESIGN WIP: A certain yellow '77 Camaro , Barricade Saleen Mustang. RECENT DESIGN: 2009 Camaro(BumbleBee),Lazy Town Airship, X-Jet with Claudio Dias. A little blog I started Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong

01-13-2008, 10:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
skupilkinson Claudio Dias wannabe! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Posts: 2,155	Hopefully poeable. They work in my head but we won't know until I build it. I'm quietly confident though. __________________ CURRENT DESIGN WIP: A certain yellow '77 Camaro , Barricade Saleen Mustang. RECENT DESIGN: 2009 Camaro(BumbleBee),Lazy Town Airship, X-Jet with Claudio Dias. A little blog I started Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong

01-13-2008, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 791	o.O Can't wait till you're done! Yes! As said in the email. POSEABLE! Finally! Thanks Skup!

01-13-2008, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 791	I'll be a beta builder if you need one!

01-13-2008, 02:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
JustForFun Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 35	Wow! Looks great! Stardust Memory is one of my all time favorite Gundam animes! Are you planning on adding any decals like the Master Grade Bandai kits come with?

01-13-2008, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
skupilkinson Claudio Dias wannabe! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Posts: 2,155	Thanks, ad the answer is yes. That's what I was referring to in my first post. I need to know what all the markings say. I don't have this in plastic kit so I'll need te help of a kind member hre to either scan a decal sheet for this Gundam( I know that's kinda frowned upon because of copyright and that), or take close up photos of the markings on a the kit if they have one. Any help in that area would be greatly appreciated. All of those marking will be added to the unfolded parts, prior to release. Soaring, thanks for the offer but my comp entry will be the beta build also. This is because of the time limits for the comp. __________________ CURRENT DESIGN WIP: A certain yellow '77 Camaro , Barricade Saleen Mustang. RECENT DESIGN: 2009 Camaro(BumbleBee),Lazy Town Airship, X-Jet with Claudio Dias. A little blog I started Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong

01-13-2008, 02:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
skupilkinson Claudio Dias wannabe! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Posts: 2,155	Ok, got his feet and ankle joints done. Almost done with the modelling now. The feet were trickier than anything else, I was surprised at that. WIP34.jpg WIP35.jpg __________________ CURRENT DESIGN WIP: A certain yellow '77 Camaro , Barricade Saleen Mustang. RECENT DESIGN: 2009 Camaro(BumbleBee),Lazy Town Airship, X-Jet with Claudio Dias. A little blog I started Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong

01-13-2008, 04:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
skupilkinson Claudio Dias wannabe! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Posts: 2,155	Just another little update. Got his shield done. WIP36.jpg WIP37.jpg __________________ CURRENT DESIGN WIP: A certain yellow '77 Camaro , Barricade Saleen Mustang. RECENT DESIGN: 2009 Camaro(BumbleBee),Lazy Town Airship, X-Jet with Claudio Dias. A little blog I started Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong

01-13-2008, 05:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
rlc321 Gundam designer wannabe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: scotland Posts: 676	wow man awsome as ever keep it up __________________ 14.8gb of models and need more my blog page:http://robscardmodels.blog.co.uk/ what i do when not modelingwww.rlccomptech.com my msnrlc32123@hotmail.co.uk

01-13-2008, 05:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
ARMORMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 623	Suhweet!!! 0083 is my favorite Gundam series! I like it!!

01-13-2008, 05:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
skupilkinson Claudio Dias wannabe! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Posts: 2,155	Thaks guys. I'm glad you like it. I only hpe it comes off as wellin paper. The joints in particular. __________________ CURRENT DESIGN WIP: A certain yellow '77 Camaro , Barricade Saleen Mustang. RECENT DESIGN: 2009 Camaro(BumbleBee),Lazy Town Airship, X-Jet with Claudio Dias. A little blog I started Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong

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