SciFi- Metal Gear Solid: 1/100 Metal Gear REX

[MandoMan531]

Trying to figure out the power source. I found a pic online of someone who used a CR1220 button cell battery and holder to power the 3 LED'S he had in REX'S head so I bought some holders and batteries real cheap. I'm hoping i can use one in the head for 3 leds and one in the railgun for 3 leds. Space in the railgun is really tight but I'm trying to fit everything in.

I'm pretty rusty on my electronics so if anyone has used these batteries before or knows if I'm good to go please let me know! In the pic I'm talking about it looks like he used 5mm leds, but I'm trying to use 3mm leds.

 

[MandoMan531]

Oy, all the way on the 3rd page! Lol

Kind of related, kind of unrelated video of some new stuff I got to help with REX and some other kits! Plus ya get a good look at my messy bench Check it out if you'd like! Should have a proper update tonight, hoping to shoot some primer after work today!

MOAR New Stuff! Plus a quick look at the bench.: http://youtu.be/AJlG4sXWByA

 

[MandoMan531]

Small Update, started taking REX apart and gluing and cleaning up everything. Worked on lighting just a bit and finally got some primer down. Sorry for shaky cam, it was super late and I was about to go to bed

SMA BSC 2015 1/100 Metal Gear REX-Part 8: http://youtu.be/uFWAn08ypyw

 

[cargoman5126]

Great progress so far... Regarding the fiber optics, you could wrap it in bare metal foil to help reduce bleed and increase light transmission... looking forward to more....

 

[MandoMan531]

Nice tip! Thanks!

Quick update, let me know what you guys think I should do with the thigh pieces.

SMA BSC 2015 1/100 Metal Gear REX-Part 9: http://youtu.be/nsl7MWBU1ZM

 

[adampolo13]

Making quick progress for sure.

 

[MandoMan531]

Thanks. Yea just doing it a little at a time haha. I have a feeling the battery sockets and LEDs are gonna take forever to get here :/

 

[MandoMan531]

What are everyone's thoughts on my problem with the upper legs I mentioned in the video? Do I glue them in place or try to make room and keep the articulation?

 

[unttld]

I always go down the road of making sure a kit can be posable but I never end up reposing it once it's done. Same with lighting. Gets used maybe twice. I'd say glue 'em in place.

 

[MandoMan531]

Well that's a vote for gluing them. Cant believe i cant decide what to do...

 

[unttld]

Did you decide yet? ;D ;D ;D

Also, Ashley Wood and his company 3A are rereleasing the MGS Rex figure. In half size and are also doing the MGS Ray at the same size. Not to put any stress on your wallet or anything.

 

[Deadman Disciple]

Looking awesome, cant believe the detail of this.

How many parts are there to this? Ive been thinking about getting one of these, hopefully later this year.