@ NickM: Thanks! Hopefully, things will go well accordingly
Now, unto the first progress:
Things done:
1. Revised the design, lengthened the torso and thighs. Also added some ankle armors and some minor detail at the rear torso and shortened the width of the head.
2. Started with the cockpit and head. First, I used the SketchUp model and pick-out the cockpit. I then measured the length and angle of each piece using SketchUp's measuring tools. Since the SketchUp model is done using meters for measurement. I converted each measurement to millimeters and made them into the appropriate scale of 1/20.
After all those measurements, it's time for the actual build-up. I used an illustration board for the basic shape of the cockpit. I then reinforced them with cardboard folders for rigidity. The details used to make the interior of the cockpit are the following: An old, unassembled 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer (I know it's not up to scale, but.... close enough), Soldering wire (They're very very malleable. Very good for wires), aluminum foil tape for the wire holders thingy.
The cockpit hatch and head were made using cardboard folder. There are seams along every corner. I'll try to experiment on a method to fill those seams up without the use of putty (I'll reveal it soon once it works hehe).
I'll prime these pieces soon and try to sand them (Yes, they seem to work).
Well, that's it for now. I'll update again probably a month from now. Comments and Crits well appreciated. Thanks guys!!
