When I was doing the test build, one thing I noticed about the arms was that some of the psycho frame showed through even when in Unicorn mode. Let Dalong show you what I mean.
Look to the outside of the elbow joint part of the frame. You can see the red psycho frame. Yada! What can I do about this? I considered using mesh tubing, but finding one that small may prove difficult. I then thought about covering that gap with some plastic, but that would interfere with the rotational movement (even though I don’t know why this part has hinges anyway).
Here’s the pieces in question:
My solution?
I took my trusty Buzz Lightyear ruler (don’t make me post pics) and measured the gap to be about 6 mm by 3mm. I then cut that size out of the styrene and test fitted it. Too large. After some trimming I got it to the right size.
I won’t be using glue to hold this in place because I want this piece to be able to pivot as it is a hinge of some sort. The paint will be what holds this piece in. As you can see, it still rotates!
Then the secret modification that will blow your minds (should I pull it off).
Exciting! What could this masterful revelation be?
Nice tip with the styrene. I might try this.
actually, the hole is for you to mount the shield/gun; maybe u should test it before u glue anything into place?
I love how with each kit you're trying new and bigger things. Mad ups for the boldness, it'll pay off in the end for sure.
How are u going to use the putty on the feet?
I also wonder with great expectation what the secret modification would be.
@Tonzo: Maybe I spoke a little too soon. Last night I was playing around with the pieces I am thinking of greatly modifying and maybe my idea won't work the way I originally envisioned it. I will have to do some more contemplation. (bawk bawk bakawk).
@Roger: Nooooooooooooooooooo! Say it isn't so. Kids, this is why you read the instruction manually completely before building (and modifiying!). Luckily I wasn't planning on glueing anything so I can pop those pieces out if I want to. I don't plan on mounting the gun that way, but I do want to mount the shield so maybe I just pop one of them out. However, I definitely need to look into how the Gatlings mount. Thanks, Roger!
@lupes: Yes, bigger things, but maybe not necessarily better. 😉
@G.G.: I want to lengthen the feet as I consider them too small so I will be adding putty to the front of it and sanding it down. As an experienced puttyer, what do you think of my plan?
@GaiGun: I think you are definitely skillful enough for the task. Looking forward to your progress.