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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Gauntlet 2.0 Completed!

Well I barely made it on time. Only 2 minutes to spare. It's not my best work and I couldn't do everything that I wanted to but I could get the suit up and ready for combat. I didn't have time to finish his weapons so he's in melee mode right now. I tend to do this with most of my suits.

Here is his back story:

Nu Gundam ver.4.20 Prototype Psycho Frame MS - Experimental 

The project started immediately after the development of the Nu-Gundam in U.C. 93 and was finalized in late U.C. 94. This unit is the 'missing link' between the Nu-Gundam and the Unicorn Gundam. This Nu Gundam was never intended for battlefield use and was instead used to test out different theories on psycho frame technology and the controversial “Psycho Joint” tech which uses the actual genetic material from the pilot to create a more cohesive man/machine unit. While the experiment was a startling success the fact that after the procedure the suit could never be used by another pilot was deemed to inefficient to see itself into final production. Later the design would be finalized in the Unicorn and Banshee models which didn't require direct DNA from the pilots but instead used the principle of syncing brain wave patterns with the psycho frame which produced a more efficient and somewhat less problematic system than that used in the 4.20. 

One of the key design features of the 4.20 was the reshaped V-fin to an inline double antennae. This antennae works similar to those of earth insects, “sensing” the ambient energy in the area and relaying it through the modified helmet camera-turned-receiver to the pilot giving an unparalleled amount of environmental data. Psycho frame receiver modules are placed in relatively equal sections around the suit providing the pilot with previously unseen information over all aspects of suit integrity. 

The specially designed psycho joints of the 4.20 complete the BASIS System (Battlefield Area and Situational Information Suite), enhancing maneuverability and suit awareness to all new levels. The exact making of the psycho joints is a classified process but it involved treating the Nu-Type pilot's blood with nano-machines and mixing that blood into the special psych frame "paint", which is really more of a nano-machine packed 'gel' that works in conjunction with inner suit technology) The frame’s power had to be adjusted very specifically and meticulously in order not to overload the pilot with too much sensory information. After prolonged tests and exposure to the system the pilot and suit developed a symbiotic relationship. The pilot would experience anxiety and panic attacks if he was away from the suit for too long and the suit itself would not respond to any other pilot. 

Through meditative practices the pilot was eventually able to overcome this but the suit remains one that can only be piloted by him. Through extensive training and adequate power supplies, the pilot exceeding all expectations by being able to control the suit through the power of his mind, even outside of the cockpit. After this became apparent all research into this field of psycho frame technology was prohibited, deemed by the executive directing board to be too dangerous for field applications. Upon witnessing this exhibition, the lead scientist and architect of the psycho joint theory and design, famously exclaimed, “What manner of monster have I unleashed upon this world?” 

One of the few sorties this mobile suit would have would come 3 years later alongside its predecessor, the Ebon Enforcer Sinanju aka the Anti-Gundam for a top secret mission the details of which are still kept under extremely tight security. Special note - the 4.20 was issued a stock shield and beam rifle of the regular Nu Gundam but the pilot preferred to use the suit with as little weight as possible using a double funnel configuration for proper weight distribution. The pilot felt that the multirole funnels, forearm mounted beam sabre and head vulcans were enough firepower for the mission specs and position required of the suit. Preferring speed and control over power and defence the pilot would often sortie which sections of the suit unarmoured reducing weight and enhancing the effectiveness of the BASIS system. If the pilot had his way he'd sortie in just the frame but the engineers wouldn't have it. As such the suit is often used without the right shoulder and leg armour. 

The pilot was notorious for acquiring weapons on the field and adapting them into his own system and fighting technique. The funnels have been upgraded to produce individual I-fields when fully opened in addition to being able to absorb ambient energy while partially opened and expel that energy has force blasts in it’s conventional U configuration. The frame of the 4.20 Nu Gundam is made of an experimental composite material to reduces the overall weight of the suit, increasing maneuverability, agility and speed and thus conversely, power. The leg thrusters has also been upgraded and redesigned for increased range of motion and output. When not participating in top secret missions the pilot works as a hover cab driver on side 7. No one knows about his real job.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Nu Gundam ver.ka - 5 - Section 1 Complete

The build process has been evolving as I go. I get new ideas on the fly and take inspiration from my fellow modelers and those who have built this kit before me. I'm being very fluid and am living in the moment when it comes to this. This build may be my best one to date. There is an overall plan and theme... but I'm being very flexible in how I reach that goal. This will be the last week so it's time to kick it up a notch and try to blast this out.

I am very excited about this Gundam.

I feel like I've done some good work so far and that I've become a better modeler, blogger and artist through the process of making this "Bloody Machine". Some of you may already know what I mean by that but if you missed it... my blood is on the ankle, hip and shoulder ball joints. Unintentional accident because intentional design mechanic.

 But enough digressions, we move ever onward!






This is as close as he'll get to being OOB.  Remember this shot for posterity.  He'll never be the same again.
Time to get serious!
Strategic speaker placement so I can groove while I work!

Broken down into the main parts.  I'm attacking this build with a modified technique.  Component focus.




Monday, March 18, 2013

Nu Gundam ver.ka - 4 - Assembly

Slowing coming together. I may be able to finish this on time.

I am realizing something about this Gauntlet though.  With the first one we were all already familiar with the kit and were just going through the last final push to actually finish the PGSF.

With this one all of us were coming in cold and had no idea what the Nu was going to be like.  As such I may have miscalculated with assembly and production procedures in order to produce a quality build in the required time frame.

This Nu Gundam is very advanced and innovative and I've really enjoyed taking my time building it.  I'd hate to rush through this thing... but deadlines are deadlines.  I wonder what it will become by April?


Thursday, March 14, 2013

Nu Gundam ver.ka - 3 - Painting

Moving along with more tales from the Nu Gundam Gauntlet! I decided that the orb joint features introduced in this kit would get some special attention. I tried to match the colour to the that of the psycho frame parts... Because this Gundam is going to be really "psycho". That will be discussed later. For now take a look at these pics. I mixed a clear green and blue on a silver. Lacquers. The paint selection can be seen here. And then enamel silver lining. And then my blood on ankles, hips and shoulders. Those are the extra psycho parts to relay more information back to the pilot creating a more complete bond between man and machine... reducing reaction time and improving awareness of all mechanical functions and battlefield situational enhancement functions. The Psycho Joints. An additional component introduced into this Nu Gundam design by yours truly.



Friday, January 18, 2013

Nu Gundam ver.ka - 1 - Panel Spraying

I'll let the pictures do the talking.

My weapon.
Before I start a new project I disassemble the whole thing and clean it top to bottom.


Thinking of using these.  May change my mind mid way through though.  We'll see.

Before and after, frame panels

Kinda hard to see the difference but it's enough for me.  I don't want much to be stock colours

Blue parts, before

Will use this for the blue for now.  It's a good base for whatever colour I decide to go with later.  The lacquer thinning agent is unnecessary for this paint but I use it to clean my airbrush.

Gloss black turned out well


I decided to use the remainder of my Krylon hybrid black spray can.  It's always produced a rough finish like this...  I sprayed the Alclad black on it after but it didn't change the finish much.  Oh well.  Will worry about that later.  Glad that can is finally done though.  This is what happens when you experiment.

Blah.

Oh well.  I just did it so I could get a better idea of the colours when the snap fit is done.  The real painting will come later.


Tuesday, January 8, 2013

The Gauntlet 2.0

Hm.  Just realized that it'll soon be 5 years since I first started this blog.  That is some time... what a journey it's been and I'm still doing it.  Granted I've slacked off a bit since coming back to Canada but my Facebook page is still alive and thriving.

But for this I've decided to bring it back to where it all started.  Right here.  My blog.  Plamo Addiciton. In May 2011, I laid down the gauntlet to my fellow bloggers and gauntletiers. It was a challenge to them to finish a kit that we all had but hadn't really done anything with. Hosted by the Gundam Australia Forums our ranks swelled and many of us finished or kits successfully by the end of August.

It was fun but also exhausting.  The good thing about GB's is that we can all learn from each other and get new ideas making the end product better than it would have been if we'd worked alone.

We started in the beginning of May. 4 months. One season. We are doing it again. January 1 to the end of March.  This one was started by lupes with what may prove to be one of the best MG's since the Sinanju. The Sinanju is what brought most of us together and was our first GB where a lot of us made our names. The gauntlet has been laid down. Who dares to pick it up and meet the challenge? If you are one of the worthy... meet us here.

The kit in question!  


MG Nu Gundam ver. KA! This one modeled by NAOKI