Chris in Scale

This old 1:30 scale Gadakka mech from the anime, "Space Runaway Ideon" by Aoshima was a bit of a dog and soft on detail. Even so, I'm pleased with how it turned out.

But let's be real--the base is the star of the show! Cork was used to build the height and the tree/stump was custom sculpted. Various materials were used to bring it to life, especially the laser cut plants from Gamers Grass.

Other than the seat and console, the cockpit details are all from scratch, with Value Gear Details (of course) and HUD and dash decals from my dear friend, Rob Booth.

I realized the other day that I never shared photos of this Mk44 "Dragonfly" that I finished way back in 2024. It recently graced the table at Wonderfest, and today I'm sharing it with my friends here.

Working on a cork-based base for the little anime mecha. Need to refine and rough up the cuts on the top layers.

I want there to be at least one little rock overhang in the base. I think a large, mossy stump will grow up out of the top of the hill, with vines, roots, and jungle plants all around.

I'm considering what to use for filler to incorporate the layers of cork with one another and smooth out the back side of the hill. Thinking spackle may be the cheapest and easiest to work with, as long as it doesn't shrink too much. I'm open to suggestions.