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Offline Michi

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Something Imperial
« on: 18 November 2009, 07:14:27 PM »
Working on a StarWars landing pit...








Offline Dolmot

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #1 on: 18 November 2009, 07:24:28 PM »
Nice landing pit.

(You didn't expect this comment, did you?)

Offline Crudeboy

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #2 on: 18 November 2009, 08:15:47 PM »
Landing pit... or gladiatorial arena? Somebody's looking for a challenger.

I love rats.

Really nice work. Details! I'd love to do something similar as a dueling arena for Heavy Gear.
« Last Edit: 18 November 2009, 08:18:04 PM by Crudeboy »

Offline Operator5

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #3 on: 18 November 2009, 08:20:36 PM »
He's a good looking rat. I have not had one since I got married.  :?

And the landing pad is great. I love the multi-panel look.
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Offline joroas

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #4 on: 18 November 2009, 08:35:38 PM »
I thought it was a mouse pad.................


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Offline Dewbakuk

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #5 on: 18 November 2009, 10:39:48 PM »
That's a pretty big pit, assuming the rat is fully grown. Odd how several of us can actually guage the size from a rat :)

I miss having a rat. Mine was happy to sit on my shoulder as I walked down the street, fantastic conversation starter with women. They'd do the initial shriek thing and then be fascinated by him, got me more than one phone number :D

Got me into trouble in a corner shop once though, hadn't really thought about the fact he was there, shop keeper was less than impressed.
So many projects..... so little time.......

Offline Michi

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #6 on: 19 November 2009, 06:00:35 AM »
He is a she and one of three, too likes sitting on the shoulder.
The pit is rather large in diameter, because is shall take spacecraft up to the size of a light freighter (28mm Millenium Falcon...)

The barracks/colony:

Offline gamer Mac

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #7 on: 19 November 2009, 09:41:08 AM »
Sorry don't know anything about rats sizes unless you put in a 28 mm scale one. :D
I don't have a clue how big/small the landing pad is?
Are the barracks building 28 mm as well?

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #8 on: 19 November 2009, 09:47:10 AM »
Looks really good, I'm assuming its 10 to 15mm scale?


Keith  :?

Offline Remgain

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #9 on: 19 November 2009, 10:05:20 AM »
Well, actually I see only a landed rat. ;)

Michi, tutorial, please... :)
Are the panels only painted, or cut in cardboard?

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Offline revford

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #10 on: 19 November 2009, 11:03:14 AM »
Looks great, but how did you put it together with such tiny paws?  :D
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Offline Michi

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #11 on: 19 November 2009, 03:56:42 PM »
Michi, tutorial, please... :)
Are the panels only painted, or cut in cardboard?

Marco, these are drawn on cardboard with a ball pen to scribe the lines.


Those lines were blackened with Vallejo acrylics and the panels painted on with different shades of grey:


Traces of running lines from soot and rain, blaster fire, rust and blood on the walls were added and then they were ready to be mounted to the superstructure...




The floor was made of styrene pieces which I puzzled to a mosaic and painted similarly:


The thing is big...





I covered the exterior walls with cork to mimick concrete and may add some battle damage later:




Then I painted it grey...









Uhhh, a guarded rebel fighter, isnĀ“t it?  :blink:


What?  :this:
The x-wing took off with an imp aboard? Is that some espionage mission?


Damn, the trooper moves over...  :shock:


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Offline Crudeboy

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #12 on: 20 November 2009, 06:58:12 AM »
Once again, fine work, Michi.

Offline Michi

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #13 on: 20 November 2009, 10:06:10 PM »
Did you ever think that fictional stuff needs no proper research? I lettered my bunker front doors according to the Aurebesh - the StarWars ABC:


Offline meninobesta

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Re: Something Imperial
« Reply #14 on: 20 November 2009, 10:53:36 PM »
The thing is big...


First of all! -> Great Work! really impressive! :)

second: how do you manage make straight cuts with that machine! I've bought one but never got good results! :(
Cheers,
Pedro

 

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