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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2010, 09:14:19 AM »
Yes, point taken. I was always at a loss at how to interpret Wells' description of the thing working without any axles (i.e. rotatory power transfer) or wheels, and "snake-like" is always a bit difficult to capture, especially if you want rigidity (and a look of rigidity). That said, I think you could do it with acrylic rods wrapped in thin paper strip, and I may very well try it sometime.

For this one, however, I took a bit of inspiration from the classic 1927 "Amazing Stories" cover:



Those legs are very spindly, though, but I like the general layout best of the various interpretation on the theme I've seen (except for the BBC tripods, those rock).

I think the legs in the new film with (horror of horrors) Tom Cruise worked quite well, but that would be a task and a half in making them (had a good look myself you see  :) )

After having a second look, which is the front. Is it the 'hoody' or the three domes?

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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #16 on: August 18, 2010, 09:16:46 AM »
It'll be the domes as that's where the heat ray and manipulator arms are pointing.
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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #17 on: August 18, 2010, 11:52:23 AM »
 :-* :-* :-* Awesome.

Once you had secured the parts - how long did it take you to build?


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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #18 on: August 18, 2010, 12:19:06 PM »
Oh my! I've been looking forward to seeing this build and it was worth the wait (all of a few days!). From conception to completion that is a bloody quick and impressive build Chris.  :-*  :-*

It's a hard job trying to re-create a Wells tripod, purely down to how you interpret his description. Of all the illustrations produced during his lifetime Wells didnt really give any of them the nod.

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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #19 on: August 18, 2010, 12:20:53 PM »
:-* :-* :-* Awesome.

Once you had secured the parts - how long did it take you to build?



I got the EMA pack yesterday morning around 8.30, took a quick detour to Hobbycraft while getting groceries for some more detail parts, and started out around 11am. The leg assembly was finished by lunchtime; after that, the body was built, which took until about 4pm. Let it dry for an hour and basecoated it (white spray). Applied the first layer of paint around 6pm, and modeled the heat ray while that was drying. Painted on and off for the evening, finished it around 10pm.

A quick build, if you like. :D

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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #20 on: August 18, 2010, 06:01:45 PM »
Brilliant, and only a day's work.  :-*

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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #21 on: August 18, 2010, 07:04:24 PM »
Inspired genius.











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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #22 on: August 20, 2010, 10:16:10 AM »
How about these for snake like legs:



I'm thinking modelled on the 2005 version.

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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #23 on: August 20, 2010, 10:38:14 AM »
How about these for snake like legs:



I'm thinking modelled on the 2005 version.

It's still rather mechanical isn't it? Not that I don't like it, but I'd go for a proper "flexi-coil" appearance, or fully-clad tentacle legs (thicker than "manipulator" tentacles, obviously).

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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #24 on: August 20, 2010, 12:16:33 PM »
How about these for snake like legs:



I'm thinking modelled on the 2005 version.

Are they the one's Svennn is making for you?

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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #25 on: August 20, 2010, 09:49:36 PM »
Excellent Chris.
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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #26 on: August 21, 2010, 08:22:08 AM »
Top notch Chris, the nicest version I think I have seen. Love it. Now make TC one or two would you :)
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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #27 on: August 21, 2010, 08:47:29 AM »
Excellent stuff Chris. :-* :-* :-*
Very nice touch with the lights.
Where do you find all the cool rounded shapes.

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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #28 on: August 21, 2010, 10:22:15 AM »
You are the best. ;)

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Re: Return of the Martians
« Reply #29 on: August 21, 2010, 11:56:54 AM »
Excellent stuff Chris. :-* :-* :-*
Very nice touch with the lights.
Where do you find all the cool rounded shapes.


The coloured plastic pieces and the main body shapes were purchased from http://www.ema-models.co.uk/. Superb service, and reasonable prices, although the larger spheres come dangerously close to the "ouch" barrier.

The wooden parts used for the legs (spheres, button plugs, and "flowerpots") were bought from my local Hobbycraft store.

The LEDs on the back of the "engine deck" I bought from an electrical discounter here in Hull whose name eludes me at the moment.

 

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