So, my first perfect grade.  I intend to photograph just about every step of it's construction.  

 This box is massive.  Absolutely massive.

Everything unboxed. 

So I decided to make the sword first.  In fact, I may make all the equipment first.

Tang on the blade 

The blade itself is plastic but appears to be chrome plated 

So I made the equipment first.  Why not?

WHOOSH, UPDATE.

FEET.

 LEG.  I've put together the armour for it, and I'll attach it when all is done.

Both legs and the pelvis completed.  Also Ball.

 Guan Yu shall ride them into battle! (Move me closer I wan't to hit them with my Guan Dao)

I feel bad for not painting Lowe, but I don't have the paints.  I may return to him later.

The mechanism in the cockpit is good.  Pulling it down opens the hatch for Lowe, pushing it back up closes the hatch.



Guan Yu!