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Post by ArmoredTrackLayer on Jan 23, 2005 6:42:03 GMT
I want to know how to create a 1/72nd scale tripod, anyone have any suggestions on what to use?
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Post by malfunkshun on Jan 23, 2005 15:06:52 GMT
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Post by Baron of SG-12 on Jan 28, 2005 5:48:48 GMT
You could use a UFO kit to start with, There all over e-bay. or get the 1/72 JW kit I got. its kick ass. I got it from a guy here in the US. I'll send a link when I can find it.
Baron
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Post by Colonel on Feb 13, 2005 17:38:15 GMT
I'm about to build a tripod, and I'm using the Bandai "Dark nebula tripod tank" kit.
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Post by lanceradvanced on Feb 14, 2005 2:28:46 GMT
I want to know how to create a 1/72nd scale tripod, anyone have any suggestions on what to use? Depends on what Kind of look you want for the hull, and legs, but in most cases I'd point you in the general direction of Plastruct... www.plastruct.com/They have a wide varitey of rod and tube, and sheet plastic, and other peices like domes, and towers. |
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Post by jeffwaynefan on Feb 14, 2005 17:49:13 GMT
I want to know how to create a 1/72nd scale tripod, anyone have any suggestions on what to use? I take it from this that you are going for the 'scratchbuilt' version instead of a readymade in the box kit. If you have an idea of the machines looks then thats a good start. Take a look at what you local hobby/model shop stocks in the way of materials. The hood can be made from resin and here you could make your own mould. The legs could follow suit from resin or have them made from other materuials such as brass or aluminum - or if you have access to a lath, that works a treat. I too have been thinking of scratch building a machine. Model making and some basic scratch building is something I have been doing for over 20 years,mainkly for customers and again mainly ships and ocean liners with the odd sci-fi thrown in. H_C |
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Post by lanceradvanced on Mar 23, 2005 19:25:56 GMT
I hope to be starting on a non-scale Gobble style model soon, so far I've got a bitz list that includes...
1 3" wooden disk - local craft shop
2 2 1/2" domes from plastruct..
2 6" Model Railroad "coneyors" (they come in 3 packs)
Parrot Gun, Deck Plate, Davits and Blocks from BlueJacket Shipfitters..
Wound Guitar String
Small plastic ship for hood...
..and an as yet undecided amount of tube and strut to brace the legs with..
I still need to find pincers to use, to match the lllustraions
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Post by Bayne on Mar 24, 2005 22:58:16 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]Sounds great! I once saw a scratchbuild of the Amazing cover... that was an awesome piece of work! [/glow]
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Post by marvindj on Apr 15, 2005 11:56:54 GMT
How much do those kits cost?
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Post by jeffwaynefan on Apr 15, 2005 12:36:51 GMT
There are various WOTW related kits out there, prices do vary, and some of the kits do come from the U.S. Scratchbuilding is one option, done a lot of that myself over the years, and I have a couple on the drawing board. The Jeff Wayne model will be out soon. Its already built and ready to display. Made by 'Dark Horse' www.darkhorse.com, it will be a very nice item www.cometminiatures.co.uk will have there Jeff Wayne Fighting Machine and Handling Machine kits out very soon, so I have been informed. H_C |
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Post by marvindj on Apr 15, 2005 12:44:41 GMT
Great.
I'm just in the process of having a new house built and i will finally have a place to display models and run my trains. A Fighting Machine will be a must in there.
I'll keep my eyes peeled.
Cheers
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Post by artillerymanfan on Apr 26, 2005 19:39:53 GMT
Wow paper fighting machines! COOL! But in the paper model in the pictures of the link on 2nd post the feet are discs, but in the Jeff Wayne CGI movie, the feet are claw-like. Any explanations for the lack of feet similarities? Were there any feet in the original plans?
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Post by artillerymanfan on Apr 29, 2005 0:28:41 GMT
I found the answer to my own question. In 'The Birds' picture, the Spider machine has discs for feet. Also the dead fallen Fighting Machine has discs for feet.
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Post by EvilNerfherder on Apr 29, 2005 1:05:57 GMT
In the 'Parson Nathaniel' painting, they do't appear to have any feet at all. But with the general style of that painting, I think, disk shaped feet would spoil it.
I have the 'New Files' version of the CD and in the booklet there is a concept sketch by Michael Trim (I assume to be used as a guide for all the different artists) of an FM with a side view of the leg next to it.
The foot appears to be just a rectangle (it's definately NOT a disc).. but then it could be meant to be a three toed affair, which would make sense of the feet we will get in the movie.
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Post by artillerymanfan on Apr 29, 2005 21:52:48 GMT
They've got more waffles, than a house of pancakes lol. If you get the joke, you're cool, if you dont, check out JibJab.
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Post by kurt on Apr 30, 2005 14:38:11 GMT
Ive been losing it recently tryin to make some for our project, we had one almost done then realised we couldnt move it to do the stopmotion!  If i remember rightly in the jw game the tripods have three toed feet, i guess all the artist just have their own idea. then again the pic of nathaniel looks almost like its on a beach (for some reason) so maybe the feet are under sand? |
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Post by artillerymanfan on May 10, 2005 20:20:50 GMT
No they wouldnt be under sand, if you look to the left of the picture, the one furthest away is kinda in mist and or water, either way its clear and you can't see any feet. Also the FM closest to us the leg furthest right, the shadow is going in the wrong direction!
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Post by uselessinfo on May 15, 2005 3:43:12 GMT
I made one out of some styrofoam balls for the head & body, a toothpick to hold together the head & body, pipe cleaners for the tentacles, and popsicle sticks for the legs.
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Post by Bayne on May 16, 2005 1:01:02 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]Sounds like the infamous Blue Peter Dalek Cake sebment (found as an extra on the Dalek Invasion Of Earth (tv version) DVD.
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Post by lanceradvanced on May 21, 2005 17:47:37 GMT
Just to let everyone know, I finally got all the peices for my scratchbuild togetehr (minus some little bits of brass girder) and should start work on it soon, I'll let people know how it's coming, but I'm gonna take it slow and carefull so I can write it up for Starship Modeler...
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