Unity Project 2012 for Child's Play Charity (Looking for donors)
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Thanks guys! I put a coat of primer on it yesterday to see what sections are good to go and which sections still need work. As always , primer really makes EVERY flaw jump out. I am very pleased with the forward side sections overall smoothness and the trigger recess. Tell me what you think!
These angles below the side panel area need a little more smoothing
I'm super satisfied with how the recessed area on the trigger turned out!
I still have to make the transition from trigger to grip smooth , but it shouldn't be too much of a hassle
both forward side panels are SUPER smooth!
The pistol is still SUPER rough , but the areas I've dedicated work too have improved greatly from how they were when I received it. Comments and criticisms are welcome!
-Jacob
KingRahl
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You are cleaning it up real nice. That was my first print so I had to add some detail by hand. Not much of a hand sculptor myself I lost my patience with it. I wasn't steady with the Dremel, so there's lots of deep cuts in places. I had to etch out that tapered rounded section on the sides and add the tapered part in front of it with the bondo. The top front sight is all Bondo. I went a little hard with the sand paper and went crooked. I think that's when I decided to let someone else finish. You are doing a great job so far. Keep it up.
Thanks man! It's a labor of love. You made a fantastic base for detail to be added too. Thanks again!
Hey everyone! Now that the forum works again and is usable (a big thank you too the staff of the site!) let's get this show rolling again!
I have a few things that are important to address, so here they are!
1. Our deadline is November 1st (It was previously Oct. 1st, but I figure with all the stuff that went on with the forum, I'd give it an extra month.)
2. I'm shipping off the lanyards within the next few weeks so expect to receive them late June/early July. Let's also hope that none of you have changed addresses since I've gotten them!
That's it for now! Hopefully we can get back in the swing of things now that the weather is ideal for propping all around the country so our fellow 405th'ers who live in colder climates can have an easier time when it comes to the temperature outside!
-Jacob
I have a few things that are important to address, so here they are!
1. Our deadline is November 1st (It was previously Oct. 1st, but I figure with all the stuff that went on with the forum, I'd give it an extra month.)
2. I'm shipping off the lanyards within the next few weeks so expect to receive them late June/early July. Let's also hope that none of you have changed addresses since I've gotten them!
That's it for now! Hopefully we can get back in the swing of things now that the weather is ideal for propping all around the country so our fellow 405th'ers who live in colder climates can have an easier time when it comes to the temperature outside!
-Jacob
In Memory of Jerry Betts - 1960-2013
Hello everyone
As you can see, this thread has been inactive since my last post on 6/13. I want to give some explanation as to why.
The day after I posted the update, my father was admitted to the hospital. Some of you who have been my friends on the forums for a few years may know that he was a super sick man. He went in with Pneumonia (which for a respiratory patient can be bad news) and was at the hospital for a little over two weeks until they decided to transfer him to one of the largest hospitals in Michigan. On June 28th, he was found unconscious after his nurse gave him a new medication for pain and she didn't stay with him to see if he was allergic (he had been having excruciating pain in his abdomen). They got him going again, but he hit his head when he fell and could barely speak. On June 29th, they said he had coughed so hard that he ruptured a blood vessel in his abdomen and he was bleeding internally. He was transferred to Munson Medical around 12:30pm and when they arrived his heart stopped beating due to the pressure from the blood in his abdomen. He died around 1:50pm that day after a 5+ year battle with a still un-diagnosed lung condition. My life has obviously been hectic since that day and I am just now able to sit down and update this thread as to what happened.
As some of you know, Jerry (my father), drew the print that all of our team members and donors will receive for their participation. Each print is now limited and there will only be 50 produced.
Thank you guys for understanding why this has been dragging on for so long! It's been a rough year for my family with my father being admitted to the hospital 4-5 times in the last 6 months. So now that the depressing part is over.....
Let's get building!
Hello everyone
As you can see, this thread has been inactive since my last post on 6/13. I want to give some explanation as to why.
The day after I posted the update, my father was admitted to the hospital. Some of you who have been my friends on the forums for a few years may know that he was a super sick man. He went in with Pneumonia (which for a respiratory patient can be bad news) and was at the hospital for a little over two weeks until they decided to transfer him to one of the largest hospitals in Michigan. On June 28th, he was found unconscious after his nurse gave him a new medication for pain and she didn't stay with him to see if he was allergic (he had been having excruciating pain in his abdomen). They got him going again, but he hit his head when he fell and could barely speak. On June 29th, they said he had coughed so hard that he ruptured a blood vessel in his abdomen and he was bleeding internally. He was transferred to Munson Medical around 12:30pm and when they arrived his heart stopped beating due to the pressure from the blood in his abdomen. He died around 1:50pm that day after a 5+ year battle with a still un-diagnosed lung condition. My life has obviously been hectic since that day and I am just now able to sit down and update this thread as to what happened.
As some of you know, Jerry (my father), drew the print that all of our team members and donors will receive for their participation. Each print is now limited and there will only be 50 produced.
Thank you guys for understanding why this has been dragging on for so long! It's been a rough year for my family with my father being admitted to the hospital 4-5 times in the last 6 months. So now that the depressing part is over.....
Let's get building!
Caboose vs Grif
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I'm very sorry to hear about your father. You and your family have my condolences.
Thanks! He had been sick for so long and was in excruciating pain. He is now at peace.
Update - I just got all of the lanyards packed up and ready to ship! I'll ship them out tomorrow morning!
Cinderblock
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Very sorry to hear that.
YAY!!!
Hey man i just want to thank you for everything you are doing. I know you have had one heck of a year. Keep up the good workYour dad would be proud
You're very welcome! This past year has been super rough. It means alot bro!
BTW Everyone- When you get your lanyards in the mail, tell me by replying too the thread!
JUSTINIAN 117
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Sorry to hear about your dad. He would be very proud of you for continuing this project.
I got my lanyard yesterday. Now let's get this project finished.
I got my lanyard yesterday. Now let's get this project finished.
JUSTINIAN 117
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I'm working on the helmet stand. Hopefully it will be painted by the end of the week.
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