I realized that I'd have to add the waist skirt before I start on the feet. I need to know how much free space I have to work with. This is just the functional base, details will be added later. I haven't come up with a good selection for the rear part of the skirt yet...as it is, there's no room in vehicle mode for it. I may end up just gluing a panel onto the back hip. I also realized Ive never taken shot of him from the rear, so here ya go.
And proper rims and tires attached. Unfortunately, I had to set the rear wheels lower than they're supposed to be. As it is, clearence is in the millimeters. Some sacrifices must be made for the perfect robot mode I guess.
Well, I'm at the point I was most apprehensive about...the shins and feet. Right now I've got a protoype/working model I guess, the size is right, the foot has some side to side movement, and the shape is right. Problem is, the whole leg has to pass right though that spot for transformation, so it has to hinge out of the way. The bigger challenge however, is getting it to fit into vehicle mode. That whole shin and foot peice is going to have to fold in half, and raise up about a centimeter, and kinda fill in a space behind the seats. Ugh. I'll leave the solution until tomorrow....
Whoa wait, is this a commission? Man, I was secretly hoping it was for eBay or something so I can nab it! It's so nice!
Yes sir!!! This amazing Jazz is all mine!!! Thanks Again J-Rod for sharing your amazingness with me!! Jazz will surely be my most favorite bot ever!!! ~Lethal out
Don't know how I feel about the hip panels....I understand that they aren't done yet, so I'll have to wait and see on those. The shin guards and feet?....look nice. Hope you find a way to get them to work for you.
Yep, I promise when its done, theyll looks just like Jazz's wait. And, after a few unsuccesful attempts, I've got a working shin and foot! Here it is crammed in vehicle mode...damn that Porsche really does have such a small rear end! And here's the transformation. Start by unfolding the legs Then open the panel and swing the leg through, then swing panel closed: Finally, flip the foot down. And done! I've got to sand the inside of the foot some to allow better clearance in vehicle mode still, and make a peg to hold the foot to the shin in robot mode. Phew..after this, it seems like it should be a breeze. It's basicly just filling in panels and added surface details...I think
What I luv about his alt-mode is just the overall phat-ness of it, especially the rear end . It would have been even better if you could have gotten his Porsche-mode lower to the ground but making small sacrifices such as those in order to have a more-accurate botmode are ok with me . & what about his botmode? The overall proportions are excellent. He has width & bulk (& just the right amounts) in all the right places. It's kind-of a shame that you have to give him up. I'd have a hard time handing him over...
Jazz's shinguards and feet = I likes a lot. I'm incredibly jealous this is a commission that I didn't request. So far, soooo sweet Jarrod!
That looks great Jarrod. Engineering phenom at the least. Are you still going to be able to use the kit windows for the back there above the legs?....I ask because from the pics, it looks like space there is minimal.
I can't think of any previous piece that I anticipated owning more than this bot here!!! Maybe Swoop!!! Your the man for making such a sweet addition to my collection!!! He looks perefect in person!!! Can't wait to see what u accomplish this next week!!! -Lethal out
Yeah, the rear windows will still fit, the window panel can still rise up about 1mm or so, its just resting on the leg at the moment. Yep, they are. I use styrene tube, with brass wire as the pin, made by the same company that also makes styrene.
Wahhh..the feet and shinguard is very good engenering bro..i really luv it..hope to learn from u more..i closely follow ur progress bro..it is a masterpiece bro..cant wait to see it finish..
Both feet attached. Jazz can now stand freely on his own, but I still plan on building in some kind of heel for added stability.