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Post by dewberry1964 on Jun 13, 2006 18:26:38 GMT
here is a tripod that I have been working on. It's obviously heavily influenced by the Spielberg movie. Comments and suggestions welcomed www.ahauntedgallery.com/wotw.html |
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Post by Refugee on Jun 13, 2006 22:19:30 GMT
That's wicked
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Post by mctoddridesagain on Jun 13, 2006 22:58:01 GMT
Lovely jubbly!
What's the translucent curved shell you've used to cover the body with, by the way?
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Post by Luperis on Jun 14, 2006 0:13:58 GMT
Hello and welcome, dewberry1964.  The model is Looking great so far. I can't wait to see it when it's done - keep us posted on it's progress. |
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Post by Poyks on Jun 14, 2006 6:57:36 GMT
Looks amazing!  Can I see LEDs on the underside of the shell section? |
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Post by wotwfan48 on Jun 14, 2006 21:04:45 GMT
whow, there is a machine taking shape, watch out everybody. I like your work very much, i am axious to see where it goes. keep up the good work. Chantale. ;D |
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Post by Commandingtripod on Jun 15, 2006 6:43:10 GMT
Excellent. ;D
How high do you plan to have your machine standing?
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Post by dewberry1964 on Jun 15, 2006 21:05:50 GMT
the shell is from a easter egg that was split horizontal. I cut away to make the profile. The legs will be about 12 inches high. I'm going to be lazy and use the tubes in the length that they com in. I may still add more to the feet, and also add a 'knee' somewhere along the main leg. added some pictures of the leg parts and also the detailing to the underside of the cowl and some on the hips www.ahauntedgallery.com/wotw.html |
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Post by mctoddridesagain on Jun 15, 2006 21:32:33 GMT
the shell is from a easter egg that was split horizontal. I cut away to make the profile. Ah, nice one, thanks! Anyway, progress is looking good - keep it up! |
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Post by Poyks on Jun 15, 2006 23:05:05 GMT
That's some great model building, I'd love to know what paint finish you're going to use.
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Post by nervouspete on Jun 15, 2006 23:10:42 GMT
Top notch, Dewberry!
Hope for some nice 'forced perspective' photos when it's done. Looming over skylines, and maybe lego, when it's done!
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Post by dewberry1964 on Jun 16, 2006 0:17:38 GMT
I still really undecided on color scheme. I know I DON"T want a metallic look like the Spielberg tripod....altho maybe a dull reddish almost rust color?...
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Post by Anim8tr on Jun 16, 2006 0:48:12 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Dewberry! Great looking model you got going there! Quite an interesting assortment of parts (prefab and custom) you've skillfully put together.
Very nice work! I look foward to seeing it finished!
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Post by dewberry1964 on Jun 16, 2006 1:38:50 GMT
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Post by Poyks on Jun 16, 2006 1:42:13 GMT
I still really undecided on color scheme. I know I DON"T want a metallic look like the Spielberg tripod....altho maybe a dull reddish almost rust color?... A scarred iron rust red finish would probably work very well. |
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Post by dewberry1964 on Jun 16, 2006 4:22:54 GMT
last update for today. It's getting close! now I just have to paint the sucker. I have some ideas for coloring. AND I'm happy that the legs will remain removable so that I can transport this monster around. Finally got around to measuring it. With everything attached its 19 inches tall. whoohoo! www.ahauntedgallery.com/wotw2.html |
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Post by the Donal on Jun 16, 2006 17:07:09 GMT
Smashing! Absolutely smashing. Keep up the good work old chap!
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Post by dewberry1964 on Jun 16, 2006 22:15:49 GMT
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Post by dewberry1964 on Jun 19, 2006 0:23:08 GMT
If this were made into a kit, would anyone be interested. I've been asked, just trying to gauge if it would be worthwhile?
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Post by Commandingtripod on Jun 19, 2006 0:59:57 GMT
I'd be interested.
Of course that would depend on the price - whether I could afford it or not.
Still though, with a set of instructions I think it would go down quite well.
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Can I see LEDs on the underside of the shell section?
