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Title: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on August 09, 2013, 07:21:11 PM: I am intending on running a 7 TV game at BLAM. We have decided to build a new board. First though while I wait on the foam to arrive. I am starting some of the cast.

The board is going to be a moon base. So first off the cast need a way to get there.
I bought the pegasus hobbies Apollo 27. Its 1/72 scale so I have to convert it to 28 mm.
I have used a crooked dice argo pilot

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_09_08_13_8_03_21_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_09_08_13_8_03_21_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_09_08_13_8_03_21_2.jpg)

Some of the rough bits on the black paint are due to a problem I had with the spray paint. But they will be hidden once the rocket is built

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_07_08_13_8_54_20_2.jpg)
Size of the rest of the rocket
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Captain Blood on August 09, 2013, 07:23:32 PM: Great! Looking forward to this Colin :)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Van-Helsing on August 09, 2013, 07:37:13 PM: Me too, I haven't even made a start on mine!
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: uti long smile on August 09, 2013, 07:57:56 PM: Damn, wish I could be there!

Cracking stuff. I've used the Pegasus Kit on a couple of different projects. Works a treat.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: AKULA on August 09, 2013, 08:14:17 PM: A great start

8)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on August 09, 2013, 08:42:16 PM: (http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_09_08_13_9_40_27.jpg)
Picture of the rocket for scale.
Not sure what colours to paint it?
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Westfalia Chris on August 09, 2013, 08:44:39 PM: Quote
Not sure what colours to paint it?

I'd suggest either "S:1999 Eagle White", or silver overall with prominent RAF roundels. Unless it's for a villain, in which case some death's heads wouldn't go amiss, IMHO.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Thunderchicken on August 09, 2013, 10:12:03 PM: Here we go. Get's the popcorn out and settles on the sofa to watch the next dose of magic take form.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Mason on August 09, 2013, 10:12:45 PM: This is looking good!
8)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Andym on August 09, 2013, 11:01:24 PM: Excellent Colin! That rocket REALLY looks the part! The Ainsty buggy driver looks a perfect fit!
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on August 09, 2013, 11:51:30 PM: Quote from: Andym on August 09, 2013, 11:01:24 PM
Excellent Colin! That rocket REALLY looks the part! The Ainsty buggy driver looks a perfect fit!

Took a bit of work. Had to chop the double 1/72 scale seat in two. Added the control desk in front of him
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: The Somnambulist on August 10, 2013, 12:07:44 AM: Quote from: gamer Mac on August 09, 2013, 08:42:16 PM
Not sure what colours to paint it?
I'd Google Ministry Of Space.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Damas on August 10, 2013, 06:53:55 AM: Well, any update? Have you finished yet? You have had a full day now. ;D :D
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Chilledenuff on August 13, 2013, 09:40:59 AM: :-* Great stuff. Can't wait to see it fully painted.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on August 13, 2013, 04:23:45 PM: Thanks guys
Quote from: Damas on August 10, 2013, 06:53:55 AM
Well, any update? Have you finished yet? You have had a full day now. ;D :D
I think you are mixing me up with my brother :D
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: EndTransmission on August 14, 2013, 12:59:21 PM: Ah, is that where that rocket comes from... Great work on the upscaling of the cockpit
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on August 21, 2013, 11:52:18 PM: A small update
I have sprayed the ship silver

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_22_08_13_12_14_18_2.jpg)

underneath is a small board we are making for BLAM

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_22_08_13_12_14_18_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_22_08_13_12_16_27_0.jpg)

We have done a bit more to it

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_22_08_13_12_14_18_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_22_08_13_12_14_18_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_22_08_13_12_11_04_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_22_08_13_12_11_04_3.jpg)

The start of a moon base

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_22_08_13_12_11_04_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_22_08_13_12_11_04_0.jpg)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Van-Helsing on August 22, 2013, 12:25:53 AM: LOOOKING GOOOOD!
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Andym on August 22, 2013, 08:39:02 AM: What about making a quarter roof section to cover the base?..

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/01760B17-B97B-4F2F-8BAE-699D83EC4B0F-8111-0000099089640ABF_zps0bb5ccb4.jpg)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Blackwolf on August 22, 2013, 08:41:28 AM: Nice! Like this thread a lot :) Must get back to my own boards ;)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Brummie Thug on August 22, 2013, 09:38:03 AM: Cracking start to the board.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: uti long smile on August 22, 2013, 09:39:22 AM: This is going to be fantastic!
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Hammers on August 22, 2013, 09:43:58 AM: Wow. Another masterpiece from our Scottish super terrain makers.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Mason on August 22, 2013, 09:45:59 AM: Quote from: Hammers on August 22, 2013, 09:43:58 AM
Wow. Another masterpiece from our Scottish super terrain makers.

Yep.

They dont mess about, do they?
8)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Malamute on August 22, 2013, 11:13:06 AM: Looking superb already. :-*
Very much looking forward to seeing it develop and hopefully joining in on a game at BLAM. I think this one will be very popular. ;D
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: AKULA on August 22, 2013, 11:15:23 AM: Looking great

:)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Chilledenuff on August 24, 2013, 07:01:06 AM: It is looking a bit special. Nice craters
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Elk101 on August 24, 2013, 08:30:58 AM: Quote from: Malamute on August 22, 2013, 11:13:06 AM
Looking superb already. :-*
Very much looking forward to seeing it develop and hopefully joining in on a game at BLAM. I think this one will be very popular. ;D

Too true! Another masterpiece.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on August 31, 2013, 03:20:10 PM: Another small update.
Building a landing pad

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_4_04_34_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_4_04_34_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_3_59_48_0.jpg)

Progressed a bit with the boards

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_3_59_48_2.jpg)
Just the grey undercoat

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_3_59_48_3.jpg)
did spray some black shade in the craters but after a few coats of paint they were lost.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_4_04_34_2.jpg)

so there has now been a black wash added
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_4_02_02_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_3_59_48_4.jpg)
will do a load of dry brushing once its dry

Got delivery of cork that we are using for the base
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_3_59_48_1.jpg)
like this
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_4_02_02_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_4_02_02_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_4_02_02_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_31_08_13_4_02_02_4.jpg)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 31, 2013, 03:21:55 PM: Missed this before Colin...

What a corker :-* :-* :-*

Put me down for a game :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Malamute on August 31, 2013, 03:25:38 PM: Loving the interior of the base ;D
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Braz on August 31, 2013, 03:39:36 PM: Impressively nice. :-*

Wish we had cork chips available here. Just seems like the wonder material.

Already awaiting the next update.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Brummie Thug on August 31, 2013, 03:45:47 PM: Very nice where did you get the cork from?
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Penchour on August 31, 2013, 04:25:45 PM: That sounds brillant ! ;)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: pocoloco on August 31, 2013, 04:40:03 PM: Superb build! :-*

The board will surely look stellar when finished!
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on August 31, 2013, 05:15:51 PM: Quote from: Brummie Thug on August 31, 2013, 03:45:47 PM
Very nice where did you get the cork from?
Ordered it from Antenocities. £10 + P&P. Arrived in three days. 1 Kg bag.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: uti long smile on August 31, 2013, 05:27:46 PM: Beautiful! Can't believe I'm going to miss this :(
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Commander Roj on August 31, 2013, 06:31:17 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on August 31, 2013, 05:15:51 PM
Ordered it from Antenocities. £10 + P&P. Arrived in three days. 1 Kg bag.

How annoying! I just spentc.£15 (and postage) for five pieces on e-bay for my Salute 2015 game. Still, if i need more i know where to go.

Spectacualr work so far by the way.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Chilledenuff on August 31, 2013, 06:33:26 PM: Damnit, this is a bit good
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Thunderchicken on September 01, 2013, 09:33:26 PM: Told you it would be good! :-* :-*
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Commander Roj on September 03, 2013, 11:21:53 AM: Quote from: Thunderchicken on September 01, 2013, 09:33:26 PM
Told you it would be good! :-* :-*

I want to see more, please!
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Mason on September 03, 2013, 09:40:48 PM: Oh, YES!

:-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on September 10, 2013, 10:30:12 PM: Next update

Some of the board is now painted
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_10_09_13_11_23_47_3.jpg)

Some progress on the base
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_10_09_13_11_23_46_0.jpg)

the front door
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_10_09_13_11_23_47_2.jpg)

and some work on the inside
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_10_09_13_11_23_47_1.jpg)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 10, 2013, 10:33:31 PM: Excellent work mate :-* :-*

Really love the colour of the moon surface, I think you've got it spot on 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Andym on September 10, 2013, 10:37:39 PM: Just another angle...

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/C255EA43-089F-4427-9775-5D07EBBE55C2-2457-000002ED100AE5C7_zps49c037fa.jpg)

...and some of the bases inhabitants....

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/C58735D5-5091-4793-9061-8A1BA6015DEB-2457-000002ED18FCD1A6_zpsc371b563.jpg)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: AKULA on September 10, 2013, 10:52:43 PM: Looking great. - those hydra robots fit in well

8)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Eric the Shed on September 10, 2013, 10:58:08 PM: Just found this... Can I say say fxxk, looking forward to seeing this at BLAM and hopefully getting a chance to play...briliant :D
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Brummie Thug on September 11, 2013, 08:21:18 AM: Coming together very nicely. Love the Hydra robots they look grand ;)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Dr. The Viking on September 11, 2013, 08:38:42 AM: Ahhh I always wanted to do a Nazi moon base with a moon scape to it. But of course I've never realised anything...

Will this be at BLAM!?

Remember that all impact craters on a moon surface will be exactly round and have a raised rim. They're made by explosions equivalent in power to nuclear bombs after all.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: uti long smile on September 11, 2013, 09:28:05 AM: Eye-watering.

Now, just have to figure out how can I get out of Crisis and get to BLAM... ;)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Jonas on September 11, 2013, 07:50:00 PM: Looks really good!
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on October 01, 2013, 11:41:58 PM: Some more updates photos
First one isn't great. Will try and get a better one tomorrow

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_02_10_13_12_33_00_0.jpg)

Cliff painted
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_02_10_13_12_33_01_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_02_10_13_12_33_01_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_02_10_13_12_33_01_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_02_10_13_12_33_01_4.jpg)

Still have some stuff to do to fill up the open areas and the interior of the base plus a load of bits and pieces
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Mason on October 01, 2013, 11:43:55 PM: Looking good, sir.
Very good!
:-*

That colouration looks perfect to me.
8)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 01, 2013, 11:55:54 PM: Fantastic mate :-* :-*

Second Paul on the colour 8)

It's almost tempting to do something like this for VSF ??? :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: uti long smile on October 02, 2013, 07:38:49 AM: Love the cliff face and blast door. Brilliant stuff.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Thunderchicken on October 02, 2013, 08:37:17 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on October 01, 2013, 11:55:54 PM

It's almost tempting to do something like this for VSF ??? :)

Great minds and all that. Now let me think, something Victorian and set on the Moon........

Great work there Colin :-* :-*
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Andym on October 02, 2013, 08:57:55 PM: That cliff face has come up a treat! :-*

Thunderchicken, surely Jules Vernes' 'The Earth to the Moon' would work? Part of your board could be a giant crash landed artillery shell with a couple of Victorian gentlemen stumbling out! ;)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Damas on October 02, 2013, 09:15:00 PM: Or a Cavorite sphere.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on October 15, 2013, 11:52:38 PM: Another update.
I am afraid we are not going to make the deadline for BLAM with this. We have been too ambitious we still have loads to do and not enough time :-[
Anyway on to the pics

One of the smaller airlocks, inside.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_16_10_13_12_36_02_0.jpg)

Outside, hidden door
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_16_10_13_12_36_02_2.jpg)

Still got a walkway to do above the door
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_16_10_13_12_37_18_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_16_10_13_12_37_18_0.jpg)

Other things still to finish
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_16_10_13_12_36_02_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_16_10_13_12_36_02_3.jpg)

My brother has been painting a bit
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/1912_16_10_13_12_36_02_1.jpg)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 16, 2013, 05:56:55 AM: That's a real shame chaps :'(

Use it at McLAM :D

Bring it next year :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Hammers on October 16, 2013, 05:57:23 AM: Well, I am sorry for you lot. I am still in awe in which speed you crank out your lovely things. I've been working on my CRotA project for over two yeas now.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: pocoloco on October 16, 2013, 07:30:07 AM: Interior detailing looks great, just like the robot guards :-*

Any thoughts on using real lights as in LEDs or light cables etc?
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Elk101 on October 16, 2013, 07:42:13 AM: Sorry to hear this won't be appearing at BLAM :'( lt looks amazing though. Cracking piece of work!

It
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Mason on October 16, 2013, 08:54:23 AM: Quote from: Elk101 on October 16, 2013, 07:42:13 AM
Sorry to hear this won't be appearing at BLAM :'( lt looks amazing though. Cracking piece of work!

100% in agreement.

Gutted, as I was really looking forward to seeing this in 'the flesh'.
:'(

Great progress, though.
That interior is really taking off.
:-* 8) :-*
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Melnibonean on October 16, 2013, 11:11:34 PM: Wow.
This is fantastic work. Way beyond my capabilities.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Bravo Six on October 18, 2013, 07:54:28 PM: Gamer Mac, you are a VERY BAD MAN for making me look at this! :`

-Todd
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Michka on October 19, 2013, 04:19:22 AM: The interior on this is fantastic, even breath-taking. The giant robot pit is brilliant.

On the other hand, the exterior makes my want to cry. That moon surface is so amazing I now want to chuck the moonscape I made and start all over again. I'll never be able to look at my Space:1999 project again without knowing it can look so much better.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Sardoo on October 19, 2013, 06:14:55 AM: Quote from: pocoloco on October 16, 2013, 07:30:07 AM
Interior detailing looks great, just like the robot guards :-*

Any thoughts on using real lights as in LEDs or light cables etc?

I've fancied using lights like this on dioramas for a while now but have no idea how to do it. Anyone know of an idiot's guide to using lighting / where to source it etc.?
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: gamer Mac on October 19, 2013, 09:19:42 AM: Thanks guys for all the nice comments. Hopefully we will get this finished for next year.

Quote from: Sardoo on October 19, 2013, 06:14:55 AM
I've fancied using lights like this on dioramas for a while now but have no idea how to do it. Anyone know of an idiot's guide to using lighting / where to source it etc.?

My brother is the electrician. Maybe try to persuade him that lights are a good idea.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Andym on October 19, 2013, 03:33:47 PM: Lights!?! Did we not learn our lesson the last time! ;) If you particularly wanted, we could run fibre optics all over the shot, then you really only need one light source, but I think we'd have had to really plan that before hand! The other problem is actually seeing it. In the bright daylight of a certain Woking classroom, you won't really notice them!

I thought it might be worth showing one of our MkI Argonauts. I tried doing some sort of electrical crap on the gun...

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/85BBE4DB-6B5F-4A0E-A100-E2882DA654CF-5164-000007122D83D008_zps373a4ed2.jpg)
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Burnt65 on October 19, 2013, 04:02:31 PM: That is brilliant
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Thunderchicken on October 19, 2013, 05:40:06 PM: Quote from: Andym on October 19, 2013, 03:33:47 PM
I tried doing some sort of electrical crap on the gun...

If that's not modesty I don't know what is!

Looks good fella.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: The Mystic Spiral on October 19, 2013, 06:03:10 PM: Great boards, love the rocket, love the robots and most of all I love the the term "electrical crap". :D

Your electrical crap is painted beautifully btw.

J
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Elk101 on October 19, 2013, 06:46:49 PM: Love the electrical effect Andy. Your model making and painting is exceptional. It's sickening really! lol If I was rich I'd pay you to make stuff all the time!
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Mason on October 19, 2013, 06:47:06 PM: That is some of the best 'crap' that I have seen for a long time.
:-* 8) :-*
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: moonshado on October 19, 2013, 08:06:49 PM: Really nice crap.
Title: Re: 7 TV ARC and friends
Post by: Chilledenuff on October 24, 2013, 07:40:55 AM: The whole project is great to follow. The robot, crap included, looks great