Project Log: Reaver Titan
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:23 pm
Well, the big boy arrived Wednesday, and I've been spending some time this weekend going through the parts and planning the build. This is definitely going to be a challenging one, but I'm psyched!
After doing an inventory I took over the kitchen and started cleaning up all the parts.
I usually soak Forgeworld kits in lukewarm water mixed with dishwater detergent for a minimum of 15min, then individually scrub each piece with an old, simple electric toothbrush. Then I rinse them thoroughly and let them air dry.
I was surprised to find it difficult to remove the greasy feel of the larger, smoother carapace pieces; which has made me a bit paranoid. I figure I'll give all the pieces a second wash (same method) once they are fully prepared in order to make sure (as well as remove all dust, residue from handling, etc). I've never had an issue with a kit after a single wash before- but this time I want to make sure.
The big task ahead of me is to sort out sub-assemblies, and for this I'm hoping to get some advice. The way I see it there is the legs, the hips, the torso and the head - but can the legs and hips be build more-or-less separately and added together as one works out the pose?
I am also curious about which order I should do these sub-assemblies in. I have followed the discussion on MoonFog's log about starting with the legs. My only issue there is that I want to mount my Reaver on a base (yeah, I know - I am a base fanatic) in order to give the the model a slightly more dynamic pose - as well as the fact I like the stability and 'personal space' afforded by a base on the tabletop.
Does it really make any difference if I begin with the torso? What are the thoughts and experiences of those of you who have done your own Reavers?
After doing an inventory I took over the kitchen and started cleaning up all the parts.
I usually soak Forgeworld kits in lukewarm water mixed with dishwater detergent for a minimum of 15min, then individually scrub each piece with an old, simple electric toothbrush. Then I rinse them thoroughly and let them air dry.
I was surprised to find it difficult to remove the greasy feel of the larger, smoother carapace pieces; which has made me a bit paranoid. I figure I'll give all the pieces a second wash (same method) once they are fully prepared in order to make sure (as well as remove all dust, residue from handling, etc). I've never had an issue with a kit after a single wash before- but this time I want to make sure.
The big task ahead of me is to sort out sub-assemblies, and for this I'm hoping to get some advice. The way I see it there is the legs, the hips, the torso and the head - but can the legs and hips be build more-or-less separately and added together as one works out the pose?
I am also curious about which order I should do these sub-assemblies in. I have followed the discussion on MoonFog's log about starting with the legs. My only issue there is that I want to mount my Reaver on a base (yeah, I know - I am a base fanatic) in order to give the the model a slightly more dynamic pose - as well as the fact I like the stability and 'personal space' afforded by a base on the tabletop.
Does it really make any difference if I begin with the torso? What are the thoughts and experiences of those of you who have done your own Reavers?