12ft long Classified and Original USS Flagg SIDE by SIDE comparison!!!

[@kikacruz4560]

We need to see figures on it

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Absolutely! These first three videos were all about the Flagg but I've filmed an epic battle on the Classified Flagg. I'll try to get it edited and posted this week. I also have a battle scene with ARAH figures I'll try to get edited and up next week 😁

[@AAX1975]

Holy jeezmus. This is incredible. So accurate.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you! I spent 3 months capturing every little detail 😁

[@Knightfall572]

Amazing work, commitment and sheer discipline to even attempt such a venture. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful work of art with all of us. Years ago, my mother was able to purchase a U.S.S. FLAGG, from the local Target at a clearance price of $50! I had it for years. Unfortunately, my father thought playing with toys as I got older was something I needed to, "Grow out of." I had a jealous amount of G.I. Joes and one day, everything was gone, Now with your skills, at least there is the potential to rebuild and create new memories. Thank you so much!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Those are some really kind words! I can't tell you how much I appreciate them! It was 3 brutal months of day and night modeling. I persevered to finish it. It was so worth the effort. That is such a great price your mother got it for. I never had one so this is my way of making up for it, trying to give everybody some great memories. Thank you again SO much!

[@RancidDragonProductions]

This thing is definitely a monstrosity. A true labor of love here. I see a lot of opportunities to upgrade quite a bit, like the computers and the emergency phone in the pillar, some of the controls and such. Very cool, good work.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

You're exactly right! It has been a true labor of love. You hit that nail right on the head. My mind was reeling at all the stuff I could do to model it more in the fashion of the new classified figures. For this one I had to keep my focus because I wanted to make it like my childhood dream just a lot lot bigger. I have a bunch of original designs coming out that are going to be really awesome and super full of detail!

[@LeonardoTDragon]

Sweet Merciful Zeus!!! This is brilliant!!! I can't even imagine how long the total print time on this must have been. However, the level of detail is impeccable! Bravo, sir!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

I tried to capture every single detail I could! Thank you SO much! It's a beast for sure!

[@ProjectStrum]

A true love for the greatest toy line ever made right ! Thank you for sharing .

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

I'm so happy to do it justice in such a large scale! Thank you so much and I'm glad that the love I've had for this project shows through!

[@charlesstonewall7135]

Love how much crisper your detail is, I know how much effort you put into your craft(s).

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you my friend! You definitely know how much work I put in this beast!

[@Hank-q8u]

Amazing. well done sir

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

[@TheLeadWillWalkTheEarth-4d4m]

Fantastic undertaking and superbly executed!! Great job!! Kudos!!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

I really appreciate that! It was a little over 3 and 1/2 months of work. Thank you very much!

[@goldengrin]

Amazing!!! So fun to follow the whole journey, and then to see it in all of its glory? You are an amazing artist! You nailed it!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you for following everything as I built it! It has definitely been quite the journey to say the least!

[@shawnadams3642]

The modeling and detail are absolutely on point! Great job!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@shawnadams3642 Making it as close to the original as our childhood dream 😁! Thank you!

[@matthewgoecks3369]

To finally see it all together... amazing. Great work!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

What joy I had putting the finishing touches on it! It has been quite the journey and thank you for following along! I have a lot more crazy projects coming up!

[@thejedikid16scalecollector34]

This is absolutely a beautiful job brother!!! This takes me all the way back to being a kid again!!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Lots of love and time modeling to make this is close to the original as I can! It is so awesome to hear people reflecting on such great memories in their childhood! That is definitely what it's all about! Thank you!

[@danwesleywhite1995]

Amazing eye for detail. That alone makes it so much more enjoyable.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@danwesleywhite1995 I spent 3 months capturing every little aspect I could 😁. Thank you so much!

[@kenprime221]

Amazing the design and talent put in is incredibly done. Thanks for sharing. Would love to see how long my 4x4 build plate would take to print this lol.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you for such kind words! It is my pleasure and glad you loved it!

[@jamesmcclanahan2558]

love it and would love to see some figures with it plz

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Yes sir. I will have a video out really soon loaded with Classified figures 😁

[@Isles2219]

The detail is amazing!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@Isles2219 Just like the original 😁! I spent SO much time capturing every little detail.

[@CoolRay-420]

Awesome. Can the next video have some figures set up in it?

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Yes sir! I have an EPIC battle scene set up and filmed. I'm editing this week and will post it soon! Thanks!

[@SuperMazdaBros]

You are a gentleman and a scholar!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you sir! I do my best!

[@dsc7964]

Congrats Mate...simply amazing!! Bravo!!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@dsc7964 Thank you! It was a lot of hard work but the results I am so happy about!

[@rhinotime117]

If Hasbro made this, I would use it for my 3-3/4 figures.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Fits pretty well with them! Little big scaled up but not bad at all. I'll have a video coming up in a couple of weeks with ARAH figures on it 😁

[@JonesBoys79]

Well done sir!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@JonesBoys79 Thank you sir! Yo Joe!

[@southpaw3363]

Freakin killer man!!! Congratulations!!!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@southpaw3363 Thanks man! Goodness how many hours I have spent on this beast!

[@TheFishmilkshake]

Outstanding!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thanks so much!

[@JameyMcFarland]

Absolutely incredible!!!!!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@JameyMcFarland I told everybody it was going to be wild 🤣! Thanks so much!

[@hughorr]

Please do another video and have some figures on both for reference.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Yes sir. I've already filmed an epic battle scene with classified figures on it. I'll get it edited and post it later in the week. I also have another battle scene next week with original Gi Joe figures on it. Thanks again!

[@vokkoa5560]

wow! great job!!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you so much 😀

[@teslasuperdestinations]

wow! just speechless.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@teslasuperdestinations That's a great compliment! Thank you!

[@PSTA]

SO DAMN DOPE!!!!!!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you so much! Three months of love modeling this beast!

[@norbertthetank5231]

Really cool .

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@norbertthetank5231 Thanks so much!

[@brandonperlow9091]

Go all out, make the next one 24 or 36 ft long with a longer proportion deck!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you! Unfortunately I have so many projects backed up now with the 3 months that I have spent modeling this one. It would be a great idea!

[@bisquick246]

This looks awesome. You need to make some of the aircraft how. I wish I could learn my 3D printer. I’d love to make a GI Joe F-15E Strike Eagle. I worked on them for 12 ½ yrs in the Air Force. GI Joe is why I joined the Air Force. I loved aircraft but didn’t want to be stuck out in sea.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@bisquick246 I appreciate it! I have some wild projects ahead! This is only the beginning!

[@Toyenhancer]

This is a great 3-D print project. You did a really good job…. but like the vehicles that we see in classified.. classified has been delivering a whole new level of vehicles and figures.. upgraded, you might say. I would really like to see you take this to the next level and upgrade this awesome 3-D printed flag… I’m not sure what state you live in, but I’d be more than happy to do electrical work and maybe install some servos and remote control stuff… again, you did an amazing job. I would really like to see this project hit the actual classified level instead of just being a replica.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

I really appreciate it! This one I was just honestly going back to my childhood and something I never had. That's the reason I had created it like this. It was hard to contain myself to keeping to the original. I had so many ideas floating around. I live in South Carolina but this will probably wind up this project. I have a lot of projects backed up right now. But good news is I have some wild vehicles coming out that are original and they will be super full of detail 😁. Thanks again!

[@Toyenhancer]

@@RowdyToys-ki9qf awesome buddy. I live in North Georgia if you ever want to swap ideas or collaborate on a project together hit me up ,I do it all the time with other modification people.. it’s my thing on my channel… With you being so close I wouldn’t mind working on a few projects with you👍 thanks and awesome job

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Most definitely. I always have ideas floating around in my head. I never stop thinking, more of a curse than a blessing lol.

[@Toyenhancer]

@@RowdyToys-ki9qf same😂😂 i’m actually trying to build a mothership in my garage😂👍 it’s definitely going to be a piece of work, but would appreciate insight from fellow people like you.🙏🏻👍

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

That's awesome man! It will be so cool!

[@Gothiczartan]

It would of been nice if there is a 3D print maker could make a USS Flagg 1:18 scale for those who can't find the original playset from 1985.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Good news then 😁 I'm going to put the STL's up for sale soon. They could be scaled down 62.5% to match the original size. The screws and heat insert sizes would just have to be changed.

[@HarveyFoFi]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never got one, it wasn't because of money, but the size of it. That was bs, because I had the perfect spot for it lol.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@HarveyFoFi It's a wild one that's for sure! I'm so glad I decided to make it!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@HarveyFoFi Time to get one 😁. Thank so much!

[@arsenioperez1980]

an incredible job 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you so much 😀

[@aidanacebo9529]

I think you should make the hull and deck classified scale but keep the bridge tower in 3-3/4 scale. more deck space for your skystrikers- and maybe then, the tower will look proportional to the rest of it Edit. OH MY GOD THAT THING IS MASSIVE!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

That's actually a really good idea! It would look more improportion to the figures and the Skystrikers both. Yes it is! Thank you very much!

[@aidanacebo9529]

@@RowdyToys-ki9qf will you be releasing the files, or selling them somewhere? I'd love to get my hands on one of these, even though I literally have no place to put it at the moment haha...

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Yes sir. I will be very soon. I am getting everything together and have to make an assembly guide. I'll post on the Facebook groups as soon it is all ready. Thank you!

[@bloodforthebaron]

How about this for a crazy idea... could you make an extra, alternative deck panel which fits the vintage conning tower?

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

I've considered making a platform that would fit this one and it could be scaled down to fit this one in 3.75" scale.

[@Fore-Four-Dee-Too]

Excellent work. Do you plan to make the stl files available to the public?

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you! Yes sir. I'm getting everything organized and making an assembly guide this week. I'll be posting about it on the Facebook groups this week 😁

[@ecmagee1984]

Amazing ❤😮

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@ecmagee1984 Thanks so much!

[@eliusbuklee6030]

You are the GOAT!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

😁 Thank you so much! There are more crazy projects on the way!

[@mzsherman]

So many questions. 1. What printer did you use? 2. What nozzle and layer height? I mean I cannot see a single layer line! I’m a resin guy but I’d but a Bamboo or whatever you used to make this! 3. What kind of filament did you use? This really is inspiring!!!!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you! I hope to have a great video out soon on how I did it. Ground up model I made for FDM printing helped a lot too!

[@FindingTruth1776]

It’s beautiful! If you don’t mind sharing, where did you get the file from to start with? I’m interested in creating my own.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thanks so much! I created it from scratch. I'll have the STL's for sale soon 😁.

[@whitevegeta6770]

Just fantastic, my question is two part one what type of printer did you use and how do I get the STL?

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Great question and I'll have an awesome video coming out soon on that topic. I'll also have the STL's up for sale too 😁. I'm making an assembly guide now.

[@BaconFrancois-n9p]

wow

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thanks!

[@hofquarters]

Thanks for this comparison, looks really wonderful 😎 The deck decals seem to be printed on with paint, is that correct?

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

I really appreciate it! The decals are all 3D printed. Even the deck decals are printed into the flight deck. No paint to touch up or stickers to replace 😁

[@hofquarters]

@@RowdyToys-ki9qf Wow, very durable 🤓

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Yes sir! Going to be hard to peel those off lol

[@rfisher79]

Whaaaaaat have you done? Turning full grown men in their 40s back into their Childhood. Thank you Sir! Think it's absolutely Epic and where can I buy the STLs?

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

🤣🤣🤣 I'm so glad people can relive some great moments of their childhood! I'm getting them together this week and making an assembly guide. I'll get some posts up on the Facebook groups here soon. Thank you so much!

[@biggil0327]

Damm that is beautiful.. how many hours did it take to print and then build... seeing this make me want to start investing im a 3d printer great job

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

It's a fun hobby! I'll have a video coming out on the equipment I use if you want to hold off. I'll have some good info. I'm gathering the info to put out on that same video. Thank you very, very much!

[@biggil0327]

@RowdyToys-ki9qf cool can't wait thanks

[@sithcarebear1]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you so much!

[@Edward.jr77]

Is the 12ft Flagg for sale?

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Not currently but who knows? 😁 Thank you!

[@johndowns4161]

Great what 3d Printer did you use?

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@johndowns4161 Great question and I have a video I'm going to make really soon! It's going to have a ton of information about my whole process 😉

[@johndowns4161]

@@RowdyToys-ki9qf great I was going to buy one so just was curious of the brand and if was FLA or SLA. I think resin for sure with the smooth lines .

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

@@johndowns4161 You may be pleasantly surprised 😁. It makes a huge difference when it is modeled for the process your using too. This one was printed with FDM printing 😁.

[@johndowns4161]

@@RowdyToys-ki9qf wow can't wait for the video

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

It's going to be a really good one. I'm excited to share a bunch of information with everyone! Thank you!

[@michaels8940]

Stl?

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Yes sir, coming really soon! Working on the assembly guide now 😁

[@michaels8940]

@@RowdyToys-ki9qf OMG I was kidding! But sure why not? I have a yard 😆

[@OutBackStu2575]

OMG…..

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

It happened 😁! Thank you

[@epicproportionsmediaproduc6697]

To be completely honest with my opinion, this is both, very impressive, and very unimpressive at the same time. It's impressive in that you've managed to scale up the design of the original U S.S. Flagg to a classified scale, however, in doing so, you've completely undermined the whole point of scaling up G.I. Joe to the Classified series' scale in the first place. You have faithfully and successfully recreated the original Flagg in every detail and therein lies the problem. Consider the original Vamp versus the Classified Vamp. The upscaling of the original allows for more details to be included in the Classified Series' counterpart. To be completely honest, I was never very impressed with the original Flagg, for a number of reasons. Two of the most important reasons being its severe lack of details for such a large and (at the time) pricey playset, and also because of the molded plastic look of the details that it did provide (don't even get me started on the ship's complete lack of a haul). Here, you've managed to replicate several of my greatest pet peeves with the Flagg. While I do realize the 3-D printing technology that you're working with is limited, and I do appreciate what it is you're attempting to achieve with this project, it still feels like a missed opportunity to enhance and bring out the Flagg's finer details. Such an endeavor would never cut it for the actual Classified Series' product and quality standards. I don't know, maybe some painting details could help improve this? With all that said, it's still pretty cool what you've done.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you for the kind words. This one was just meant to capture the old school Flagg to match my Classified figures. It's for the nostalgia. But on to future projects, I have some crazy never before seen vehicles I'm working on. They are absolutely loaded with detail. They may h the Classified series and and have even more detail than many of the vehicles. They are going to be extraordinary. Even though this one is almost exact replica and that was the design intent, my mind was reeling with the possibilities of modifying this one. It took 3 months working night and day to finish so adding more details with projects stacking up, there's now way it could happen. I appreciate you and thanks again.

[@jeremysnead9233]

12ft flag is still not to propper scale.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

The original wasn't a true to scale model of an actual carrier. I just based mine on scaling it 160% to fit the 6" figure size. It's true scale based on the original toy. Thank you!

[@jeremysnead9233]

@RowdyToys-ki9qf I don't mean as a knock. I went down a rbbithole over 10 years ago true for scale G.I. Joe vehicles and playset. I came to realize that Carrier Vessels are insanely large and would never fit in a house, let alone in room. The original USS flag is not even Matchbox scale.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Yes sir I didn't take it that way. You are exactly right! I had calculated it and I think it would end up being about 91 ft long best I remember if it was true scale. If this one is a beast, that one will be an absolute monster lol. Thank you!

[@jeremysnead9233]

@RowdyToys-ki9qf Justic League movie Batman FlyingFox makes a perfect 1/12 Cobra Carier jet/playset.

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Nice! I'm going to check that out now!

[@cannotcostsmorethancan]

Are Joes back ? Can I buy few for myself & grandchildren ? My dad made a 9'one when I was a kid , bead chain pulleys from a cpl sets of old blinds raised / lowered a deck to below deck , Xmas lights , flocking for sea spray behind . Man you done Great ! New Sub / Discovery

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Back in force! Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bloodforthebaron]

Outstanding!

[@RowdyToys-ki9qf]

Thank you so much!