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Post by cowboyleland on Jun 20, 2011 12:52:56 GMT -9
hey guys, I'm a little stumped on my "medieval tank" model. I want it to look like a real ballista but making it with a top and bottom with twisted rope in between is going to be too fiddly. Any suggestions?
C.
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Post by Vermin King on Jun 20, 2011 13:16:24 GMT -9
I think a 'concept sketch' might be helpful to us
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Post by cowboyleland on Jun 21, 2011 14:25:59 GMT -9
Computer comes back from the shop tomorrow and rain will put an end to the reno's in the PM so I may be able to scan something in. I may have worked out a compromise in the meantime.  |
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Post by Vermin King on Jun 21, 2011 14:46:17 GMT -9
Good. Not knowing in general where this was going, I couldn't offer suggestions. Sorry
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Post by cowboyleland on Jun 21, 2011 18:03:56 GMT -9
so, right now I'm picturing the frame around the twisted ropes as simple double sided sheets. I kind of would like something more robust, but building four boxes ( top, bottom, sides) seems like too much work to build. Comments?
Hey, were'd my pic go?
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Post by cowboyleland on Jun 21, 2011 18:07:45 GMT -9
Now with a pic?  |
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Post by Vermin King on Jun 21, 2011 18:39:13 GMT -9
Something like this?  |
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Post by cowboyleland on Jun 22, 2011 15:48:57 GMT -9
That is cool  But I really want the twisted ropes somehow. I'll keep working. |
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Post by gilius on Jun 22, 2011 16:05:27 GMT -9
so, right now I'm picturing the frame around the twisted ropes as simple double sided sheets. I kind of would like something more robust, but building four boxes ( top, bottom, sides) seems like too much work to build. Comments? Hey, were'd my pic go? After looking at the pic you posted, I'd agree that a two sided strip representing the twisted rope should be a good solution. |
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Post by glennwilliams on Jun 22, 2011 19:51:29 GMT -9
so, right now I'm picturing the frame around the twisted ropes as simple double sided sheets. I kind of would like something more robust, but building four boxes ( top, bottom, sides) seems like too much work to build. Comments? Hey, were'd my pic go? After looking at the pic you posted, I'd agree that a two sided strip representing the twisted rope should be a good solution. I'd give up and use thread, even though I tend to be a card stock purist. |
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Post by tatterdemalion on Jun 23, 2011 1:40:27 GMT -9
Now that I've got some time, I might actually end up finishing the textures for my Martian rover model...  |
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Post by glennwilliams on Jun 23, 2011 5:26:55 GMT -9
Now that I've got some time, I might actually end up finishing the textures for my Martian rover model... Really nice potential. |
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Post by Vermin King on Jun 23, 2011 6:30:58 GMT -9
Nice shapes. Character without being 'fiddly'. This should be very nice.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 25, 2011 14:34:01 GMT -9
-Tatterdemalion, It has a bit of a mini Jawa Sandcrawler feel to it. I really need to start building my vehicle tonight. Here is the texture for the "Gas Bag". I put it through Gimp to give it more character.  |
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 25, 2011 23:12:46 GMT -9
Defying gravity.Steam powered Zeppelin. Rear and med section.  
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Post by josedominguez on Jun 26, 2011 0:08:28 GMT -9
oooh, that's getting dwarves on it |
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Post by Parduz on Jun 26, 2011 0:34:59 GMT -9
oooh, that's getting dwarves on it WHAT? On that thing? Far from the solid ground that The Great Forger gave to us? NEVER! /rpg mode off |
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Post by josedominguez on Jun 26, 2011 3:49:45 GMT -9
You're right, I think I've played too much Warhammer.  |
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Post by gilius on Jun 26, 2011 4:53:43 GMT -9
OOh that zeppelin looks great! Gotta find some time to get back to texturing the truck.
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Post by glennwilliams on Jun 26, 2011 6:06:49 GMT -9
Oooh, that zep looks great.
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Post by stevelortz on Jun 27, 2011 10:25:36 GMT -9
Here's my entry. I hope it's not too old school to be useful!   Have fun! Steve |
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Post by Vermin King on Jun 27, 2011 10:40:30 GMT -9
I'm planning on building this guy tonight.
Has a 'not sophisticated workhorse' feel to it. Kind of like in WWII when they were needing bunches of tanks in a hurry and weren't going super-technical with them.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 27, 2011 14:54:55 GMT -9
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Post by stevelortz on Jun 27, 2011 17:19:06 GMT -9
I like the hand drawn look of it Stevelortz. Did you draw it then scan it? Yep. My neuron pathways were set up in the days of slide rules and manual typewriters, back when cutting and pasting was done with real paste. I had a lot of fun doing this, and I hope other people will find it a fun model also! Have fun! Steve |
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Post by Adam Souza on Jun 27, 2011 20:38:03 GMT -9
Both models look really great!!
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Post by gilius on Jun 29, 2011 3:54:32 GMT -9
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Post by Adam Souza on Jun 29, 2011 6:28:03 GMT -9
I like the geometry of the truck, and I'll find the blank template quite useful.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 29, 2011 12:33:30 GMT -9
I like the geometry of the truck, and I'll find the blank template quite useful. I agree, it lets the mod people customize it. |
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 30, 2011 1:50:55 GMT -9
Small update. Ship is done with designing. I should be getting to the flight stand tomorrow and page layouts. I think I'm going to make it!   |
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Post by Vermin King on Jun 30, 2011 4:17:07 GMT -9
I can see this guy sitting on the shelf above my desk already. I'll be needing to clear a space.
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But I really want the twisted ropes somehow. I'll keep working.
