Author Topic: Elysium Mercenary Dropship WIP Tutorial (Read 10104 times)

Blackwolf · « **Reply #30 on:** October 04, 2019, 12:27:15 AM »

Brilliant stuff,another inspirational thread

I have a 1/48 Liberator,just the spur I need.

gamer Mac · « **Reply #31 on:** October 04, 2019, 12:35:57 AM »

Quote from: Braz on October 03, 2019, 11:52:51 PM

Sharp sharp blades. Multiple shallow passes instead of one big cut. Care on the first cut and the subsequent passes will follow the first. A good steel ruler.

If the curves on the doors/ramp, I drew some guide lines, then used a hole punch at each end and cut out the section in between. I have a variety of punches - super useful.

You make it all sound so easy
You don't have more info or pics of the tools you use?

racm32 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 04, 2019, 04:42:45 AM »

Looks great so far. Following your progress!

steders · « **Reply #33 on:** October 04, 2019, 09:28:01 AM »

Wow, I always wanted to build one of those but was intimidated by the shape.
The chip heist in the film is absolutely perfect for a skirmish game

steders · « **Reply #34 on:** October 04, 2019, 09:29:04 AM »

Quote from: zrunelord on September 30, 2019, 08:26:03 PM

You can also use this type of wire , saves you loads of time on ladders & fencing.

That looks great, where do you buy that wire from?

zrunelord · « **Reply #35 on:** October 04, 2019, 06:41:57 PM »

Hey Steders,
If you are asking about the wire used as ladders & banisters.
I get it from the Ironmongers. They stock 3 sizes and are used to make chicken coops,
song bird cages etc.

They're made of galvanised soft iron wire so can be easily clipped & bent.
Hope this helps

Z

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #36 on:** October 04, 2019, 08:13:03 PM »

Quote from: zrunelord on October 04, 2019, 06:41:57 PM

Hey Steders,
If you are asking about the wire used as ladders & banisters.
I get it from the Ironmongers. They stock 3 sizes and are used to make chicken coops,
song bird cages etc.

They're made of galvanised soft iron wire so can be easily clipped & bent.
Hope this helps

Z

Do make sure to use working gloves when handling the stuff. I had some nasty run-ins with chicken wire until I figured it out, clipped ends can be dangerously sharp.

zrunelord · « **Reply #37 on:** October 05, 2019, 06:27:53 PM »

Because someone asked how to cut rounds.
These are the tools I used.
I got them eons ago . I think they're Japanese stencil cutters.
The bottom one's blade turns as you're cutting.

Z

Braz · « **Reply #38 on:** October 05, 2019, 06:41:42 PM »

Get the wire mesh at your DIY store. Good for ship railings and with the right size you can make some chairs from them too.

Quote from: gamer Mac on October 04, 2019, 12:35:57 AM

You don't have more info or pics of the tools you use?

As requested. These are pretty much the tools I've used on this build so far and the ones I use most often. The black X-Acto has the freshest sharpest blade which I transfer to the other X-Actos when they get a bit dull but are still useful. I also have another steel ruler which is quite useful to have.

More tools I have or use fairly often. A few tools not shown: wood pencil (a bit blunt for scoring cardboard) toothpicks as applicators, and needle nose pliers and jewelers saw. I do have others about but that was what was on my desk and in reach.

Here you can see the steps of making those oval windows. You turn the punch upside down and then you can see the alignment lines on the cardboard and can place exactly where you want the hole to go.

Cladding for the wings. Using the blunt pencil to score the back of the cardboard to help get a straight line and I use the ruler also when bending it back.

The wings with the left side complete and the right still uncladded. Cutting a millimeter off the trapezoid on two sides allows the flaps to be separated a bit from the main wing - no need to etch panel lines. The cladding cleans up the wing, makes a rounded front and the creates the typical wing shape. It also strengthens the wing.

zrunelord · « **Reply #39 on:** October 05, 2019, 06:50:54 PM »

Hey Braz,
Looking great

....
We have almost the same setup.... where did you get the hex & the hole punches from ? Not the hole punch/plier.
I'll take pics of the tools I have which I would suggest you should get.

like this one

Thanks
Z

gamer Mac · « **Reply #40 on:** October 05, 2019, 07:21:58 PM »

Very useful thanks Braz

I would also like to know where you got the square and hex hole punches

zrunelord · « **Reply #41 on:** October 05, 2019, 07:40:51 PM »

Oh I forgot to add what that punch does.

It does the elongated oval windows as seen here

Z

Braz · « **Reply #42 on:** October 05, 2019, 08:28:00 PM »

@Zrunelord
That is a nifty punch.

@gamer Mac
This is the 1/2" hex punch I have which I may have ordered from ebay but you can get on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sizzix-Paper-Hexagon-Holtz-Die-cut/dp/B00OL241MQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sizzix+Paper+Hexagon&qid=1570302709&sr=8-1

I also have a 1" hex punch by Fiskars but it feels like the handle is going to snap off every time I use it so I would go with another brand. There seem to be a few on Amazon.

The square I have but may be prohibitive shipping across the pond. It has imperial and metric rulings.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00K2T2ADE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

gamer Mac · « **Reply #43 on:** October 06, 2019, 12:24:54 AM »

THANKS AGAIN

Brandlin · « **Reply #44 on:** October 06, 2019, 02:07:01 AM »

Quote from: zrunelord on October 05, 2019, 06:27:53 PM

Because someone asked how to cut rounds.
These are the tools I used.
I got them eons ago . I think they're Japanese stencil cutters.
The bottom one's blade turns as you're cutting

Z

That looks like a drag knife.
For those that are interested check out leather crafting tools. Also called a swivel knife. With a little pratice they are excellent for accurate cutting of all types of curves.

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