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Really tempted to get that kit. It would fit well next to my CAF Bellona.... Arghh... not enough time !!! Yves

We are coming to the end of this build. It has been a steep learning curve overall, with filament printing (that I know a little bit better) and the new Resin printing process and equipment needed to fabricate all the parts. I don't regret investing in a resin printer and cleaning station as it opens many doors for beautiful rendering of figures and detailed parts for ship modeling. That AI creature had been taunting me for years, and I am glad that I was able to build it to completion. It will definitely be a piece for discussion.... I installed a power pack (5 Volts / 3 Amps) normally used for thermal clothes. A full charge can power the unit for more than a day. The murkiness of the cable pool.... Despite painting the back of the face mask in black, there are still some light leaks. A second coat will be required... And the eyes are reflecting on the base of the nose. That's it. Final step will be the computer interface to dialog with the AI creature. I hope you are and have enjoyed that project. Yves

I agree. This ship has always tempted me, but 1/35th is definitely calling for a monster, especially in height. I wish they would offer that model in 1/48th scale..... Yves

This feature is a sweeper that removes all ice, snow, rain and allows you to have a clear vision in front of you. Yves

For those of you who would like to see the AI Adjutant creature in action, youtube has a couple of videos: Yves

It is almost completed. The AI creature is done, neck armor painted and installed: There is still a need for finalizing the makeup of the face armor.... Overall views of the model: Et voila. The only things that remains are the installation of a rechargeable battery unit behind the hangar, to power the LEDs and the building of the screen/interface to interact with the AI. The original part was printed with filament and is kind of coarse to my liking. I will redo it, once I have re-installed my resin printer (preparing a move...). More to come.... Yves

Greg, your work as always, is incredible of realism and perfection. This will be my go to Build Log, when I start the kit in my stash. Yves

We are coming near the completion of this crazy project. In the meantime, here are a few pictures showing the progress centered around the head, mostly. Notice the ear rings with a fine titanium gold band, and the various wires and hoses used for cooling and data transfer. For the data transfer, I used what is called Multimeter cables in black. These cables are made of hundreds of very thin copper strands sheathed by a very soft and flowing insulator around them. They are perfect, as they flow naturally. For the cooling, I used small neoprene tubing that I had from my last visit to the O2 bar in Breckenridge, CO. I tried to fill it up with an orange concoction, but capillarity is playing against me. Overall view of the creature: The face is installed, after a very crude make-up session: More elements of the armor are added: Pelvic and chest plates. I need to correct the lines on the side of her chin.... Below is a comparison between 100% size filament printing and the 89% resin printing: Filament printing does not even come close in quality and finishing, at least on my old Ender 3 printer. The final picture for this update, shows all the mishaps that took place in term of printing, both filament and resin. It is a mixed bag of incorrect size, non-correctly-supported prints, filaments separating,,,and unused parts. I still have to work on the neck armor plate and the computer screen located on the side of the hangar. Stay tuned.... Yves

I am with you regarding the blotches/patches on the fuselage, on these German planes. I had the same issue when putting together that VTOL Focke Wulf. Like you, I used a cut brush. Not ideal, for sure. Yves

It is simply amazing that paper models can be so realistic and detailed. Truly, this is Alchemy done in South Carolina. Yves

Bellisima !! In 1/96th scale, your work is pure marvel. Yves

Serikoff, Your build log is an incredible Tutorial. I admire your work and the precision and cleanness of it. Yves

Hips armors and chest are installed. The chest can still be removed but it is very tight and does not need to be glued: The hips armor plates are also helping with a tight fit of the chest plate. In the center, you can see the magnet that is used to hold the pelvic armor plate (above). Overall view of the creature as it stands today. Once all the armor plates have been installed, it looks a lot more sympathetic than it does at the moment. Yves

I am now spending some time on the AI creature, starting with her Mohawk, on the back of her head: I suppose this Mohawk is a massive radiator for the computer and chips installed in her cranium. Then, I move to the rear sides of her armor: These are glued in place, using the chest to position them exactly. Most of the armor plates are removable and secured by magnets, but not these two pieces that need to be perfectly installed and glued so that all other parts of the armor can fit. To do that task, I removed the shoulders and you can see the Orange LEDs protruding out, on each side. Once glued, a few pictures: And with her little skirt in place (held by magnets): Yves

Absolutely amazing. I love the precision of your work, color of the wood and the way you approach the various tasks. Such perfection. Yves