Thanks for the input and the kind words. I really feel like I've found some momentum to get this across the finish line. Well, that, and the fact that I can't actually go anywhere!
First, a little distraction. What if?!?!?!
IMG_20200322_172751814 by
Michael Halstead, on Flickr
Then, I added these parts for the hoses/tubes to come out of on his left leg. It's amazing how versatile ping pong balls are!
IMG_20200323_164703331 by
Michael Halstead, on Flickr
IMG_20200323_165102544 by
Michael Halstead, on Flickr
I made one for the other side, but the glue failed, so I may revisit that and come up with something else.
Then, for the first time since halfway though, I moved it out of my office!
IMG_20200324_143720057 by
Michael Halstead, on Flickr
It breaks down to two legs, lower torso, middle torso, upper torso, two arms, and a head. So, I should be able to transport it. I am hopeful that also makes it easier to paint.
I believe it's ready for paint, so I've ordered that and should be able to get started shortly. There are some hose details that go from one part to a separate part, so I'm brainstorming the use of magnets to make them removable, we'll see if he really needs them once I have more done. I have the shoulder bags to make and ordered the leather for the bandolier. Need to make the grenades for that and the ammo boxes. Other than that, there's a blaster I have that I need to get assembled and painted for one of his hands. I think I have it worked out how to mount it. Have his large rifle as well and I was thinking about a rifle sling for that so it looks like he's armed to the teeth. May look good. Oh, and some internal lighting for the head!
Anyway, lots more to do but at least I can start to see that I'm getting closer!