ZZ Gundam: Complete

Ok, so the basic ZZ is there. No "big" image yet since I'm gunning for the FAZZ... which kind of means that I have to finish the Qubeley too. ;)

ZZ Gundam: Double Beam Rifle 2

A set of "doors" in the rear part of the gun need to be made, then the landing gear for it as well (used when it's in fortress mode). Other than that, not too far off...

ZZ Gundam: Double Beam Rifle 1

Lazily starting this one....

ZZ Gundam: Booster 2

I forgot to change my smoothing settings after my last drive crashed, so the smoothing problems have returned. I'll get to them. For now, the pack is done... just need to bump map a bit.

ZZ Gundam: Booster 1

Giving a start to the booster. When it's converted to the Full Armor system, the backpack is replaced to support more missiles and the "hyper mega launcher". For now though, just the regular booster.

ZZ Gundam: Legs 2

I think some parts of the legs could be accentuated more like the Figure over the Model and so that's what I think I'll do to remove some of the "stubbyness".

ZZ Gundam: Legs 1

The legs are a bit tough as I'm using different sources to construct them (the figure, the plastic model, and various Katoki illustrations).

ZZ Gundam: Arms 2

Ok, getting close on the arms too. The GFF Figure does not have a rotation point in the mid elbow, so I eliminated it -- as it's present in the Master Grade plastic model.

ZZ Gundam: Arms 1

I'm a bit tired today and not really feeling in the mood to do much. Only started on the arms. Maybe tomorrow I'll get some work done...

ZZ Gundam: Waist 2

The side skirt is "floating" as it's actually supposed to be connected directly to the upper leg.

ZZ Gundam: Waist 1

Getting a good start on the waist. Seems to be not much of a rear skirt on this as there's a claw that connects the waist to the backpack and rotates in down for transformation.

ZZ Gundam: Body 2

Folding up the Neo Core Fighter and inserting it into the chest cavity. The size of the fighter is somewhat larger than the Core Splendor for the Impulse Gundam and ends up making up the lower portion of the stomach. Got some smoothing errors in this render to address.

ZZ Gundam: Neo Core Fighter 2

Getting through the Neo Core Fighter. Almost done. This image doesn't take into account that the rear section is supposed to spread out and back farther than is shown.

ZZ Gundam: Neo Core Fighter

I don't much like the word (NEO) in front of Core Fighter, but whatever works I guess. Anyway, since this is part of the "body" I'm starting this too. The Core Fighter in the show is a little more rounded than what I've got now so I suppose I'll give it a change up when I get the basics ironed out.

ZZ Gundam: Body 1

Starting back up with the ZZ Gundam. Just started the ol body. It shouldn't be that bad considering the transformation isn't into the G-Fortress isn't exactly like the transformation of the Zeta into Waverider.

ZZ Gundam: Head 2

Getting through the head. Need the center seam through the bank axis.

ZZ Gundam

Trying to get my foot in the door of some other meshes and start them before I get too busy with other stuff. I've been planning this one for a long time as well, but have only just gotten around to it. The plan is to make the Double Zeta (ZZ) first, then from that build the Full Armor Double Zeta (FAZZ). Finally, if I ever get the time or gumption, I would try to get the Double Zeta Cannon which is an unofficial fan made version of the ZZ Gundam made specifically for the doujinshi called "MEANINGLESS WAR" (cover art shown below). The original ZZ was designed by Makoto Kobayashi, but the redesign (mostly a re-cleanup) for the Sentinel series was Katoki Hajime so I'll be going off that one. Of course, I'm trying to head into the Sentinel series with the ZZ and then the Sentinel Gundam... but all in due time I suppose. And so the ubiquitous beginnings of the ZZ head.