BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser

ShowCraft · 11-04-2011, 12:52 PM

I'v been busy making parts for the undersides of the domes. I'll have an update with pics in a few days. I promise.

Captain April · 11-05-2011, 11:41 AM

Looking forward to it.

ShowCraft · 11-14-2011, 01:27 PM

Some of the power connectors and LED's for the domes.

My initial design for the attachment of the domes was simple enough. The entire dome assembly would just screw on like a light bulb all in one piece.

Problems here... the angled domes are ending up too close together - some even touching.
All the angled pedestals have to be torn apart and redesigned to fit properly.

Closer examination of the studio CG model below shows that the angled domes jut out at a slightly steeper angle than the sloped sides of the ships body. Something I overlooked.

ShowCraft · 11-20-2011, 07:25 PM

I'v redesigned how the dome pillars attach to the model. This not only corrects the domes spacing problems but it also makes for a more mistake free method of attachment. While the initial method was nice and simple, there was a danger that someone might mistake the domes for being screwed on properly when in fact they may only be hanging from the power connecters.
This new method here calls for an alignment barrel to first be screwed on the model, then the dome pillar is slipped over it and secured by a small set screw.

Now all the domes are properly spaced 1 inch apart.

Front view compared with the studio CG model.

The domes can now be attached easily and securely by anyone.

oregonweim · 11-20-2011, 07:42 PM

amazing

Captain April · 11-29-2011, 08:18 AM

Looks great, I am dieing to see the domes themselves.

moffeaton · 11-29-2011, 08:45 AM

Glorious!!!

ShowCraft · 11-29-2011, 04:51 PM

laser cutting the parts for the truss-support detail under the domes.
I had made all these parts from basswood but decided they weren't strong enough so now they are of much stronger acrylic.

the finished parts - acrylic for the sides and thin styrene for the delicate front parts.

...and installed

yuumi2891103 · 11-29-2011, 06:18 PM

This should go to museum !

KMosher · 11-30-2011, 01:41 PM

Speechless.

knightdriver2001 · 11-30-2011, 08:46 PM

This build just gets better and better.

This has gone beyond being a model and is more of a
work of art. Can't wait to see this finished.

Awesome job.

El Visitor · 12-01-2011, 07:30 AM

Beautiful!!!

I want a laser cutter too! LOL

Engelnicht · 12-02-2011, 07:25 AM

Truly flawless work. Great Job!

vismus · 12-02-2011, 10:51 PM

Crazy good! Have never seen anything like it!
Press onward.

Syrinx · 12-03-2011, 09:00 AM

there aren't words that haven't already been used. this is staggering, truly beautiful. Art.

ShowCraft · 12-11-2011, 08:27 AM

Thanks guys.

The under side portion of the 15 domes are now complete. With a grand total of over 5400 individual pieces.

Yellowjacket · 12-11-2011, 11:03 AM

Now you're just showing off, which is okay, since you have stuff worth showing off.

Noumcea · 12-11-2011, 09:05 PM

OMG !!!

Is the part count of 5,400 pieces just for the domes, or the whole ship ??

You must have the eyes of a hawk, the hands of a surgeon and the patience of a saint.

Looking forward more.

Chrisisall · 12-11-2011, 09:09 PM

I'm stunned by this build. Truly. Like, strong stun setting stunned.

Oriontide · 12-11-2011, 09:48 PM

This is simply some incredible work you're doing here!

Captain April · 12-12-2011, 09:33 AM

Fascianating project, building a real 3D model based on a CGI model. It is the perfect demonstration of the flaws of CGI models, I know this because I build CGI models for a living. My point is most evident in the details,it is nearly impossible for CGI modellers due to the time constrains to get the randomness and interesting shapes one would get building the old fashioned way using model kits for details. That said I am loving this project, look how much better the unfinished model pictures look compaired the CGI shots. When it's done with the paint and the weathering it will be glorious.

darthviper107 · 12-12-2011, 10:02 AM

Yeah, the details are something that's not as easy to do in CG, but the real advantage is the freedom of filming, where you aren't restricted in any way for the shots you want, and that if you wanted you could have as many copies of an object as you want, whether that's a whole ship or just a part.

wasili · 12-18-2011, 05:41 AM

Hold on, now i realize you're Jim Creveling.....wowser.....we bow down deep.
This is my fav project in the general modelling section...

Looking forward to the next update.

Cheers,

Wasili

crackerjazz · 12-22-2011, 10:14 PM

Speechless.......Are you an alien being?

ShowCraft · 01-02-2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noumcea

OMG !!!

Is the part count of 5,400 pieces just for the domes, or the whole ship ??

You must have the eyes of a hawk, the hands of a surgeon and the patience of a saint.

Looking forward more.

Yes, that's the part count just for the platforms for the domes.

I am a rather patient person I'm told, don't know how saintly though

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11-04-2011, 12:52 PM	#76
ShowCraft Formerly Samos 3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 363	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser I'v been busy making parts for the undersides of the domes. I'll have an update with pics in a few days. I promise.

11-05-2011, 11:41 AM	#77
Captain April Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plainview, New York Posts: 212	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Looking forward to it.

11-14-2011, 01:27 PM	#78
ShowCraft Formerly Samos 3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 363	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Some of the power connectors and LED's for the domes. My initial design for the attachment of the domes was simple enough. The entire dome assembly would just screw on like a light bulb all in one piece. Problems here... the angled domes are ending up too close together - some even touching. All the angled pedestals have to be torn apart and redesigned to fit properly. Closer examination of the studio CG model below shows that the angled domes jut out at a slightly steeper angle than the sloped sides of the ships body. Something I overlooked. Last edited by ShowCraft; 11-14-2011 at 02:48 PM.

11-20-2011, 07:25 PM	#79
ShowCraft Formerly Samos 3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 363	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser I'v redesigned how the dome pillars attach to the model. This not only corrects the domes spacing problems but it also makes for a more mistake free method of attachment. While the initial method was nice and simple, there was a danger that someone might mistake the domes for being screwed on properly when in fact they may only be hanging from the power connecters. This new method here calls for an alignment barrel to first be screwed on the model, then the dome pillar is slipped over it and secured by a small set screw. Now all the domes are properly spaced 1 inch apart. Front view compared with the studio CG model. The domes can now be attached easily and securely by anyone. Last edited by ShowCraft; 11-21-2011 at 03:09 PM.

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11-20-2011, 07:42 PM	#80
oregonweim Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 11	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser amazing

11-29-2011, 08:18 AM	#81
Captain April Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plainview, New York Posts: 212	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Looks great, I am dieing to see the domes themselves.

11-29-2011, 08:45 AM	#82
moffeaton Hey there, Blimpy Boy... Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 6,545	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Glorious!!!

11-29-2011, 04:51 PM	#83
ShowCraft Formerly Samos 3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 363	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser laser cutting the parts for the truss-support detail under the domes. I had made all these parts from basswood but decided they weren't strong enough so now they are of much stronger acrylic. the finished parts - acrylic for the sides and thin styrene for the delicate front parts. ...and installed Last edited by ShowCraft; 11-29-2011 at 05:48 PM.

11-29-2011, 06:18 PM	#84
yuumi2891103 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Small local town near Narita airport Posts: 385	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser This should go to museum !

11-30-2011, 01:41 PM	#85
KMosher Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 49	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Speechless.

11-30-2011, 08:46 PM	#86
knightdriver2001 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,234	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser This build just gets better and better. This has gone beyond being a model and is more of a work of art. Can't wait to see this finished. Awesome job.

12-01-2011, 07:30 AM	#87
El Visitor Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 56	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Beautiful!!! I want a laser cutter too! LOL

12-02-2011, 07:25 AM	#88
Engelnicht Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 152	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Truly flawless work. Great Job!

12-02-2011, 10:51 PM	#89
vismus Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: S/W of Boston, MA Posts: 38	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Crazy good! Have never seen anything like it! Press onward.

12-03-2011, 09:00 AM	#90
Syrinx Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 36	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser there aren't words that haven't already been used. this is staggering, truly beautiful. Art.

12-11-2011, 08:27 AM	#91
ShowCraft Formerly Samos 3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 363	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Thanks guys. The under side portion of the 15 domes are now complete. With a grand total of over 5400 individual pieces.

12-11-2011, 11:03 AM	#92
Yellowjacket Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Logan, Utah Posts: 582	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Now you're just showing off, which is okay, since you have stuff worth showing off.

12-11-2011, 09:05 PM	#93
Noumcea Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia - out in the bush Posts: 95	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser OMG !!! Is the part count of 5,400 pieces just for the domes, or the whole ship ?? You must have the eyes of a hawk, the hands of a surgeon and the patience of a saint. Looking forward more.

12-11-2011, 09:09 PM	#94
Chrisisall Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Western Mass. USA Posts: 1,249	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser I'm stunned by this build. Truly. Like, strong stun setting stunned.

12-11-2011, 09:48 PM	#95
Oriontide Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 54	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser This is simply some incredible work you're doing here!

12-12-2011, 09:33 AM	#96
Captain April Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plainview, New York Posts: 212	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Fascianating project, building a real 3D model based on a CGI model. It is the perfect demonstration of the flaws of CGI models, I know this because I build CGI models for a living. My point is most evident in the details,it is nearly impossible for CGI modellers due to the time constrains to get the randomness and interesting shapes one would get building the old fashioned way using model kits for details. That said I am loving this project, look how much better the unfinished model pictures look compaired the CGI shots. When it's done with the paint and the weathering it will be glorious.

12-12-2011, 10:02 AM	#97
darthviper107 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 123	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Yeah, the details are something that's not as easy to do in CG, but the real advantage is the freedom of filming, where you aren't restricted in any way for the shots you want, and that if you wanted you could have as many copies of an object as you want, whether that's a whole ship or just a part.

12-18-2011, 05:41 AM	#98
wasili Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 379	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Hold on, now i realize you're Jim Creveling.....wowser.....we bow down deep. This is my fav project in the general modelling section... Looking forward to the next update. Cheers, Wasili

12-22-2011, 10:14 PM	#99
crackerjazz Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 486	Re: BSG Agro Ship / Botanical Cruiser Speechless.......Are you an alien being?

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