SEE Type 8-FF 'Florian', a Fire-Fighter Labor (Mecha); pics @ p. 5

[Dizzyfugu]

The basic overall tones for painting the Florian: Revell 330 (= RAL 3000), then Humbrol 132 for shading and some Humbrol 100 for final highlights.

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Filling the collar...

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Lower torso during finishing touches (silicone "trousers" have just been re-painted/touched up with a fresh grey wash coat)

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

And the hydraulic crusher during dry brushing...

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[zenrat]

Wasn't it Kryten who had a groinal socket into which he would plug various attachments?

[Dizzyfugu]

I'm stumped for an answer. I am a bit nerdy, but this is out of my range... 

[NARSES2]

Wasn't it Kryten who had a groinal socket into which he would plug various attachments?

Knowing what the writers were capable of it's quite likely 

[Gondor]

Wasn't it Kryten who had a groinal socket into which he would plug various attachments?

Yes he did although I am not 100% sure what attachments her had. I seem to remember that he had a Hoover attachment and something makes me think that he also had a drinks dispenser 

Gondor

[NARSES2]

Wasn't it Kryten who had a groinal socket into which he would plug various attachments?

Yes he did although I am not 100% sure what attachments her had. I seem to remember that he had a Hoover attachment and something makes me think that he also had a drinks dispenser 

Gondor

Both highly likely given the writers 

[Dizzyfugu]

Before things run out of control and theories pop up about who can attach what to whom I'd rather guide attention to the WiP...

The collar, filled and painted:

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Left forearm (still without the crusher, though...)

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Right forearm:

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Other bits and pieces:

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

And a red leg.

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[PR19_Kit]

I'm  glad YOU have some idea what it's going to look like when it's done Thomas, I'm darned if I have! 

[Dizzyfugu]

That's the charm of modern mecha kit. Poor vinly recasts of character figures are worse, though: when you open the box you get a bag of "parts" that look like a bunch of molten plastic coffee mugs. You'd never believe that this turns into "something".

Another "kit in the box shock" bears the 1:72 VF-1 Valkyrie in Battroid mode from Hasegawa. On the box, there's an athletic robot - when you take a look at the sprues and parts (none id bigger than a stamp...) you do not get any idea of what this zillion of bits might is intended to become!

The Brocken here is relatively harmless, it just looks so messy because the complete assembly is the truly final step of building it. So far, I have only put the lower and upper torso together for proportions tests - but I haven't seen the whole thing "finished" yet, too. 

Tension stays on a high level!

BTW, applied decals yesterday - some yellow trim all over the mecha. Hopefully I can do final detail touches (sensor boom etc.) today and start light weathering. A coat of varnish will also be necessary on the hard parts, probably semi-gloss.

[Dizzyfugu]

Things turn more concrete (pre-decal status). 

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

Patlabor +++ 1:60 Fire-fighting Labor (Whif/Brocken conversion) - WiP by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[zenrat]

This is looking brilliant Dizz.  Your manifolds look particularly good.
Now, at risk of upsetting you...

Wasn't it Kryten who had a groinal socket into which he would plug various attachments?

Yes he did although I am not 100% sure what attachments her had. I seem to remember that he had a Hoover attachment and something makes me think that he also had a drinks dispenser  

Gondor

Both highly likely given the writers  

[Dizzyfugu]

  OMG!

[Dizzyfugu]

Good news, even without pics: yesterday evening saw the "launch" of the Florian! 
For the first time, all body parts were fitted together, successfully! The kit stands upright, can be posed to s certain degree, and the proportions (still) work, despite all the added extras. Looks MASSIVE with the extra shoulder attachments, though, the OOB Brocken looks like Bambi next to it! 
But it works, and final touches can be done, like the (flexible) pipes and plumbings for the water cannons. If things run smoothly the kit will be done this weekend. 

I might add a small display later, since all the Labors I have built so far (six!) have a 8x8" base - maybe just a piece of street surface with rubble and burnt pieces, nothing fancy or worth calling a diorama.

[Cobra]

You're doing a Top Notch Job,Dizzy i would Nominate You for the Rank of MMW1! Like that you're Doing a Fire Fighter Labor, i Dad Used to be a Fire Fighter, So This is Too Cool, IMHO! Keep up the Superb Work Dan

[Mossie]

I do like the manifold arrangement on the back, definitely looks the part of a walking fire engine.