Completed » CTF-Heinrich

The Story »

It is said that more contestants are killed in this arena by the extreme environment than enemy fire. Set deep in the bowels of an abandoned toxic waste processing facility, this arena is one of the deadliest in the “tournament”. Teams must navigate their way over rivers of toxic sludge via narrow catwalks and jump pads to reach the opposing teams base. Once there, pitfalls and narrow corridors make reaching the enemy flag a treacherous experience.

About The Kit »

This is my second entry into the FFForum Group Build.

Heinrich Modifications:

• Cast texture added to armor
• Custom color scheme
• Modified pilot head and scratch-built headset
• Pilot hair made from black flocking
• Sculpted new joint covers for arms
• Made hollow hole for exhaust
• Scratch-built flag from styrene, candle wick, and misc parts
• Used “letraset” press type for “B”s on shoulders
• Added rare earth magnet to foot and another under the bridge to help it stand on its own
• Weathered with oils and MIG pigments

Base Construction »

The base was made with celluclay molded over a cheap wooden trinket box. Frosted plexiglass was painted with clear green + white to give it the green hue and then had clear green plus acrylic gel medium applied for the liquid texture. Three white LEDs inside the base give the liquid a slight glow. The bridge was made from angled styrene shapes and window screen then painted dark gray and rusted with MIG pigments. The rock of the base was drybrushed with cheap acrylics.