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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 28, 2011 23:47:57 GMT -9
I really like the aged red paint a lot.
The slate roof looks very good too.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 28, 2011 19:15:41 GMT -9
Got to love the cardboard castle.
I would have loved to have one as a kid.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 28, 2011 9:38:59 GMT -9
That's a great site.
Thanks for posting that.
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Jun 28, 2011 0:00:23 GMT -9
Post by Tommygun on Jun 28, 2011 0:00:23 GMT -9
I hope you get it all sorted out and back into good health.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 27, 2011 22:01:47 GMT -9
I did get the engine drawn up, but I don't know if I'll build it tonight. I'm a little stiff from gardening. Middle age sucks! So the next items will be the props, bike chains and mounting frames. I think the frame will be a little bit similar to how I did the landing gear frames on the Moon Hopper. I have seen Albert Robida work over the years, but I didn't know his name. Very Jules Verne. Edit: Did some of it. Steam Engine and gearbox now done:    |
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 27, 2011 16:39:47 GMT -9
Anything goes inside your imagination.
What are the chances of a half iron steam Zeppelin really getting off the ground.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 27, 2011 14:54:55 GMT -9
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 27, 2011 14:43:08 GMT -9
More work done. I need to redo the fins. I'm rushing this thing to get done, so the fit my be awkward but do-able. I hope to start the engine tonight?     |
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 27, 2011 14:39:48 GMT -9
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 27, 2011 10:02:11 GMT -9
That works.
You might need a little more detail in the hip area.
A 3D or 2.5D gun would be good if you have the time for it.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 27, 2011 9:58:58 GMT -9
They have a very Russian feel to them.
Big and bruting.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 26, 2011 23:27:16 GMT -9
Adam, you could probably do a robot that is similar to Streetbot Willy from Smart Max. It is kind of similar to what you are doing. I could see the round disk you made for the other robots as the head. Well just a random idea. Attachments:
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 26, 2011 23:14:20 GMT -9
I looked at your site and it seems to be up and running OK?
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 26, 2011 17:16:27 GMT -9
Good looking truck.
I like the proportions.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 26, 2011 9:27:37 GMT -9
I have seen that around, it's a good one.
Mine is pretty tiny. Only about 14 inches/35cm?
With the Steam engine on it, you might fit 6 to 10 minis in it.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 26, 2011 7:31:43 GMT -9
Thank you.
The gondola will be an open wood box.
I'm thinking about 6 inches long (the length of the mid section)and 2.25 wide.
With a 2.25 inch width, you will be able to have minis standing side by side.
It will have a very simple steam engine with two Wright Flier type props to ether side of the engine.
As for a flight stand, I guess I'll try and make a simple pyramid shaped cradle for it to rest on.
Something you can easily remove if you want it to land.
So do you guys think there is a future for coal burning rockets? ;D
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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 Tommygun on Jun 25, 2011 23:08:05 GMT -9
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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 23, 2011 15:30:13 GMT -9
Very impressive Dave.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 21, 2011 14:23:09 GMT -9
Hah! Me too actually. ;D I made the all wood version of the dome...then turned it on it's side...and said, "Hey!" So I've been modding bits to make the center section and a passenger cabin using only free kits from Dave Graffam. Mine looks more Girl Genius in nature as it is a dirigible made out of wooden planks. ;D I have been hunting for textures for it and designing it in my head. Right now it looks like a cross between a Wright flyer, the Good year blimp and a stem train. I'm trying to keep it about a foot in length. |
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 19, 2011 10:43:49 GMT -9
Thank you!
Such knotty, knotty girls.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 19, 2011 10:37:42 GMT -9
I had a thought for something that would be a great add-on for the inventor's house, but may be a bit of a challenge. An airship which has a deck that could fit on the top balcony. The trick would be to pull off the balloon part, but I am sure you could pull it off Dave and it is definitely not something you have done before. I'm putting together a steam powered dirigible based on the geometry of the telescope building if that would be of help to you. I'm doing it for this month horde. |
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 17, 2011 8:17:50 GMT -9
Maybe if you go all medieval.  Have pointy roofs with three cloth sides and more decorative cloth. You could have simple shelving. By that I mean a simple box that looks like shelving with items in it. Put three of these box shelves in each stall and a rug/mat on the floor. Attachments:
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 17, 2011 5:59:24 GMT -9
There you go then, light house mod Dave. |
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 17, 2011 0:01:50 GMT -9
Oh it's a biggin!
It kind of reminds me of a building you might see in a port.
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 15, 2011 17:58:13 GMT -9
Nicely done.
You need an all white uniformed Reactionary Girl, "Czarina" ?
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 15, 2011 2:24:22 GMT -9
Victims!  Also Madame Guillotine and her crimson basket. |
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Post by Tommygun on Jun 13, 2011 23:43:44 GMT -9
Why are the evil ones so hot. I'll wait for the second set and get them both. So are the vehicles you are thinking about similar to the black & white Buck Rogers/Flash Gordon ones? |
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