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Title: * Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: gamer Mac on August 26, 2010, 11:41:31 AM: Just to let you know that I am intending to try and enter this competition. Not decided on what I am going to build but it will probably be one of these two. It will be a while before I get started on it, if at all. Hopefully after the zeppelin if finished.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_26_08_10_12_32_23_0.jpg)
A fountain

Or

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_26_08_10_12_32_23_1.jpg)
Clock tower

But I may stick to my current theme and build a zeppelin dock mast but I haven’t got a picture of that yet and I am not sure if the idea would work
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Dewbakuk on August 26, 2010, 11:51:18 AM: (http://airship-research-lab.com/images/311px-USS_Shenandoah_on_Mast_h82257.jpg)

(http://imagecache6.allposters.com/LRG/36/3685/6TRCF00Z.jpg)

Just to be helpful :)
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 26, 2010, 01:06:49 PM: Victorian folly or clock tower, good choice but I think a zepp docking mast is the way to go :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Malamute on August 26, 2010, 03:58:07 PM: Vey nice idea, I like the docking station as well :)
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Sir Dryden on August 26, 2010, 05:53:50 PM: Here's a picture of a docking station. Doubt you'll be able to fit that on a CD, though ;)

(http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz236/SirDryden/empirestatebuilding1.jpg)

Seriously, look for pics of the Empire State Building's spire. It looks less "skeletal" than your typical armature tower and could provide some great inspiration for a build. Also, it looks very Pulp-ish.

(http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz236/SirDryden/esb_closeup1.gif)

Then again, you could combine your 2 ideas and create a Victorian Docking Clock...

Hope that helps,

Yours truly,

Sir Dryden
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: gamer Mac on August 26, 2010, 06:19:58 PM: How did I know when I mentioned a zeppelin docking tower some would post a picture of the empire state building lol lol lol
You don't want much do you :D
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 26, 2010, 06:22:37 PM: Go on :D You've got until November ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Sir Dryden on August 26, 2010, 07:12:56 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on August 26, 2010, 06:19:58 PM
How did I know when I mentioned a zeppelin docking tower some would post a picture of the empire state building lol lol lol

I know, I know, not very original! At least I didn't post a picture of Lakehurst! lol lol lol

Anyway, I should stop rambling about other people's projects and get to work on mine... ;) Looking forward to see this develop, though. The man who brought us the most awesome Zeppelin build I've ever seen can certainly manage a docking tower to go with it...

Yours truly,

Sir Dryden
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: 6milPhil on August 26, 2010, 11:43:17 PM: I like the German ones myself:

(http://www.altfrankfurt.com/Spezial/Zeppelin/Hangar/pic/LuftschiffhafenmAnkermast1937-0.jpg)

Few pictures in a thread on another forum... http://www.airshipmodeler.com/forums/showthread.php?t=483

pip pip
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Blackwolf on September 17, 2010, 07:54:00 AM: Folly,folly. Very Nick. Hawksmoor and that's a good thing.
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: gamer Mac on October 22, 2010, 07:30:41 PM: Well I decided to get my act together and start my build.
I have had enough of Zeppelins for the moment and the tower idea is too big for a CD, so I thought I would go with my first idea.
The CD I am going to use. Also a bit of light fitting I am going to use.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_15_31_0.JPG)
The other material I am going to use is pizza trays, plastic card and foam board.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_15_32_1.JPG)

First off making the base, out of foam.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_15_32_2.JPG)

Then made a simple box out of foam core to support the pizza box foam walls for the base.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_15_32_3.JPG)

Walls cut out of pizza trays and scribed with bricks
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_15_32_4.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_18_40_0.JPG)

Glued to the foam core box
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_18_40_1.JPG)

The drink wells made out of plastic tube and solder for the detail.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_18_40_2.JPG)

The two bits so far
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_18_40_3.JPG)

Do you get extra bonus points for using the CD cover as well?
Punched some small discs for detail from the cover
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_18_41_4.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_19_58_0.JPG)

Then on to covering the CD
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_19_58_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_22_10_10_8_19_58_2.JPG)

Looking at the picture I now see a lot of little faults will need to go back and fix them or cover them up during painting
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Operator5 on October 22, 2010, 08:31:55 PM: Very cool so far. I love your ability to detail a piece.
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Froggy the Great on October 22, 2010, 09:32:53 PM: AAAAA, this is already cooler than my build.
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Tsune on October 23, 2010, 09:24:04 AM: Looks fantastic! :o
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: gamer Mac on October 23, 2010, 10:17:25 PM: Been working on the top half today.
A bit fiddily trying to get it right.
I walked past the fountain today and had a closer look also acted a bit strange in the middle of the high steet and took some more photos of the detail.
A load left to do!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_23_10_10_11_06_40_1.JPG)

Progress so far
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_23_10_10_11_06_40_2.JPG)

A Perry figure for scale
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_23_10_10_11_06_40_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Christian on October 24, 2010, 02:34:32 AM: That is very nice!
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Andym on October 24, 2010, 10:12:41 AM: For a fountain in the middle of Coatbridge you need to add a couple of models on the base to make it look realistic....teenagers with a bottle of Buckfast!

Only kidding! Models looking superb Colin! I see the pizza bases have paid off again.
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Haarken on October 24, 2010, 12:29:59 PM: Looks fantastic, though you really shouldn't have any creativeness left after that amazing Zeppelin build. Can't wait to see it finished though. :D
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Christian on October 24, 2010, 12:36:28 PM: Quote
I see the pizza bases have paid off again.

So that's where you got the foam from...
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: gamer Mac on October 24, 2010, 12:40:41 PM: Quote from: Christian on October 24, 2010, 12:36:28 PM
So that's where you got the foam from...
Very useful stuff.
Cheap (as long as you like pizza :D)
Embosses well for the brick work
Has a nice texture.
Cuts very easily
and even glues using superglue :o
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Christian on October 24, 2010, 12:50:20 PM: That's odd, I thought all that expanded stuff deteriorated with superglue! I don't think I've ever seen a pizza with a base like that before! You lucky devils...
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Silent Invader on October 24, 2010, 12:59:58 PM: Pizza foam superglues! :o

What sort of pizza? Any particular brand?

Oh, and now I'm over my excitement, great looking build with the attention to detail we have grown to revere. 8)
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: gamer Mac on October 24, 2010, 01:07:11 PM: Tesco's own brand
Check this thread.
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=18553.msg233577#msg233577 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=18553.msg233577#msg233577)
I used it before to build some houses
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Silent Invader on October 24, 2010, 01:08:27 PM: Yay, that'll be Tescos pizza for sunday dinner!
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Malamute on October 25, 2010, 08:56:48 AM: It's looking great Colin. Can't wait to see the finished product. :-*
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Westfalia Chris on October 25, 2010, 09:22:55 AM: Great stuff! There's still quite a number of those around in the UK, from what I've seen... although the "best", if you like, is the Queen Victoria Memorial here in Hull, which sits on top of an underground public lavatory. Trust the British to combine pomp and practicality. ;)
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: gamer Mac on October 25, 2010, 10:25:29 PM: Well thats the build more or less finished.
On to painting now.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_25_10_10_11_20_41_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_25_10_10_11_20_42_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1912_25_10_10_11_20_43_2.JPG)
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on October 25, 2010, 10:44:34 PM: Rubbish! Colin you simply must try harder...

... ;D
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Andym on October 26, 2010, 10:09:19 AM: Brillant! Just remember to coat in pva or polyfilla before spray painting. I wouldn't want to see that cracking model melt into a foamy mess...although some of your competitors might ;)!!
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Ray Rivers on October 26, 2010, 10:39:16 AM: :-*

Wow... excellent build.

It's becoming obvious that this contest is going to produce some really nice stuff!
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 26, 2010, 12:07:52 PM: Very nice that Colin, and damn you for getting it done so quick lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Malamute on October 26, 2010, 05:20:56 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on October 26, 2010, 12:07:52 PM
Very nice that Colin, and damn you for getting it done so quick lol

cheers

James

I hate him more after seeing thie finished model. It's effing brilliant ;D
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: gamer Mac on October 26, 2010, 05:39:11 PM: Thanks Guys
What do you mean finish it so quickly ???
I started it on Friday, its taken me four days!!! :D ;)
I hope my mediocre painting skills are up to producing a reasonable paint job.
Using my airbrush to paint the base coat so it shouldn’t melt. I will try a test piece first.
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Silent Invader on October 26, 2010, 07:40:07 PM: Very nice! 8)
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 26, 2010, 08:58:57 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on October 26, 2010, 05:39:11 PM
Thanks Guys
What do you mean finish it so quickly ???
I started it on Friday, its taken me four days!!!

Four bloody days!! What I wouldn't give for four bloody days!! :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Tsune on October 27, 2010, 08:22:24 PM: Fantastic work! I love it. :-*
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Remington on October 27, 2010, 09:48:01 PM: Fine... now do something ugly for a change. :D

This is a beauty. When I am in the UK next I'll have a look at those pizza plates. I don't think they exist here in Germany. I wonder what the material feels like.
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: gamer Mac on October 29, 2010, 11:46:41 PM: Well thats my entry just been sent. :D
Hopefully it will arrive safely.
Good luck everyone.
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 30, 2010, 12:31:28 AM: I see a profitable future for you in the Indian wedding cake business ;)

Good luck in the competition :)
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: Hammers on October 30, 2010, 08:12:25 AM: I get a bit restless seeing with which ease you put together complicated scenery pieces...
Title: Re: Gamer Mac’s build (that’s not a zeppelin)
Post by: gamer Mac on October 30, 2010, 11:49:02 AM: I have had a lot of time to think about how I was going to build this during the drudge of building the Zeppelin.

I was also desperate to get this finished. It has been a very long time since I have not had a time critical project on the go. It's going to be great just to potter about with wee bits and pieces for a while, with no pressure. :D

It is also amazing what you can hide when you don't do too many close up photos lol