Paulbot's first kitbash: Cabcharge

[GoktimusPrime]

agreed

[liegeprime]

Leave it black.

+1 it would look so monotonously boring if its all green and yellow with nothing to break it up here and there. Just don't go for blue

[lcz128]

And let me know if you need some black to go over bits you've already yellowed up

[Paulbot]

More progress:




My masking of the windows didn't work that well, and because I'm not the patient sort there's some sloppy paint, but in general I'm happy with how it came out.

Vehicle mode is coming along. I need to find a taxi light (so I have play-doh as a substitute for the moment! ) but I'm in no hurry because I'm really pleased with how the robot mode has come out.

[gamblor916]

For a first that's a handy start, just needs a little finesse
I wasn't too sure on the green and gold scheme but the black and the checks tie it together.
For the light use styrene sheet, draw up a pattern then make a box. Carve and sand to shape. That's how I would make that bit.

[iceburn]

AWESOME work Paul. Am impressed by you and especially the Taxi decal.

[GoktimusPrime]

Nice. I can't sculpt to save my life, but if you're willing to work on your sculpting skills (maybe practice some more with Play-Doh) then perhaps you could scratch-build your own custom roof-light with Super Sculpey.

[liegeprime]

Nice. I can't sculpt to save my life, but if you're willing to work on your sculpting skills (maybe practice some more with Play-Doh) then perhaps you could scratch-build your own custom roof-light with Super Sculpey.

Sculpey would work, its what I used to make my then Bludgeon's Kabuto helmet. of course you have to bake it to the right temp and timeframe.

[GoktimusPrime]

Super Sculpey sets at room temperature, no baking required. It costs more than Sculpey though.

[lcz128]

Super Sculpey sets at room temperature, no baking required. It costs more than Sculpey though.

Incorrect!
Super Sculpey(super sculpey, like sculpey, is under the 'classic' line that-) also requires baking to harden. If it sets at room temperature, all the stores that stock it would be stuffed as it's not a two-part mix!

Other materials like miliput or aves fixit do set at room temperature, but have to be mixed (2-part) before you start sculpting - after about 2 hours it'll be a lot tougher, but requires a good 24 hours to get it solid.

I use both (super sculpey & milliput) and both have its uses

Paulbot : If you need me to hook you up with some, give me a shout - I also have styrene sheets if you need