Mars Attacks (saucer)

ONEYE · 09-05-2010, 01:38 PM

Wow, smooth as a baby's butt! That looks great! It's huge too! You go large, or you don't go at all.

MooCriket · 09-05-2010, 06:03 PM

Loving this!

agliarept · 09-08-2010, 10:51 PM

you know, i just watched the film, and im pretty disappointed that the toy saucer they sold during the film looked nothing like the one your making. Cant wait what you project looks like when its done. Are you planning on casting these? i'd love one these bad boys!

mrsmartypants · 09-08-2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agliarept

you know, i just watched the film, and im pretty disappointed that the toy saucer they sold during the film looked nothing like the one your making. Cant wait what you project looks like when its done. Are you planning on casting these? i'd love one these bad boys!

+1

Love your progress so far!

IEDBOUNTYHUNTER · 09-09-2010, 07:15 AM

Thanks, glad you like it. Kit is possible, will let you know once i finish it. Will talk it over with my friend. If i do it, it will be styrene with laser cut acrylic legs. No resin because it would cost a fortune and weigh to much for the legs to support the weight.

Aztek Dummy · 09-09-2010, 07:33 AM

any chance of having the "tongue" ramp in addition to the landing geat?

I'd be up for a kit as well

IEDBOUNTYHUNTER · 09-09-2010, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aztek Dummy

any chance of having the "tongue" ramp in addition to the landing geat?

I'd be up for a kit as well

I need to look at the pics of that again. but i dont think it would be a problem.

3d-builder · 09-09-2010, 12:15 PM

Nice getting that all smoothed out Al looks fantastic!

trekriffic · 09-09-2010, 07:22 PM

That's nice and smooth. I like the size, big enough but not too HUMONGOUS.

GeneralFROSTY · 09-11-2010, 12:51 AM

Shaping up to be a pretty awesome model!
I hope you are considering doing a run of these!

TruBlood · 09-11-2010, 01:15 AM

Very nice so far...Please consider doing a run. I would definitely be in for one.

Alex

agliarept · 11-01-2010, 11:28 PM

howdy, how did your saucer ever turn out? I've been enamored by your build. very well done!

IEDBOUNTYHUNTER · 11-02-2010, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agliarept

howdy, how did your saucer ever turn out? I've been enamored by your build. very well done!

Its still going, ive been sidelined with a leg injury. Have to go back to the Doctor today. But ill have more soon.

IEDBOUNTYHUNTER · 04-23-2011, 05:13 PM

OK , I was going to Vac form these, but its was going to be a little flimsy, so i decided to go old school on it. and make a concrete mold for laying up the Epoxy.

I mounted the parts on a piece of acyrlic, waxed them with 5 coats of wax. clayed the edges. Mixed up a smooth batch of Ultracal 30 tooling concrete and applied it to the parts. let it set for a bit, and mixed another batch. This time i added squares of Burlap to strengthen the concrete. let it set and there you go. Nice smooth mold for laying up fiberglass parts. Just wax the mold and go.

Thanks for looking

Al

3d-builder · 04-24-2011, 12:01 AM

Awesome nice and light and very strong!

RickDTM · 04-24-2011, 07:37 AM

Now THAT's a mold!! Sweet work Al.

JohnLogan · 04-24-2011, 07:58 AM

Look's likes things are coming together really well.

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IEDBOUNTYHUNTER · 04-24-2011, 11:01 AM

Thanks guys, this stuff is great for parts that arent very detailed, 100lb bag goes for $25. Cant beat it.

Al

agliarept · 06-15-2011, 09:57 PM

was wondering how this project ever turned out. I know IEDBOUNTYHUNTER hasn't been online in a few months so hope all is ok.

Pro Mod · 06-16-2011, 12:40 PM

What a great way to make make an economic mould.
Can't wait to see how it turns out.

brandomack · 06-16-2011, 12:44 PM

Giving you a friendly, encouraging *nudge* to keep up the good work.

IEDBOUNTYHUNTER · 06-16-2011, 02:30 PM

Thanks guys,

Been really busy lately. but will be working on this project this weekend. Just rented a shop, so i have a place to do all the nasty fiberglass work. also have a major Studio scale project coming up if the client accepts my price. will let you know as soon as i do.

Al

agliarept · 06-16-2011, 02:42 PM

awesome. glad to know all is good in the cosmos. can't wait to see what you crank out!! :-)

IEDBOUNTYHUNTER · 07-24-2011, 09:36 AM

Got a little more done on this, the lower section with the legs. Need to fill the hole near the foot and putty a few areas but its getting there. should have this finished up real soon.

agliarept · 07-24-2011, 10:19 AM

That is very very exciting. great work on the legs again! It's going to look just as good as the film counterparts once its all done up!

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09-05-2010, 01:38 PM	#26
ONEYE Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: This is not the place to be. Posts: 1,426 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Wow, smooth as a baby's butt! That looks great! It's huge too! You go large, or you don't go at all.

09-05-2010, 06:03 PM	#27
MooCriket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 5,161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Loving this!

09-08-2010, 10:51 PM	#28
agliarept Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 595 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) you know, i just watched the film, and im pretty disappointed that the toy saucer they sold during the film looked nothing like the one your making. Cant wait what you project looks like when its done. Are you planning on casting these? i'd love one these bad boys!

09-09-2010, 07:15 AM	#30
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 601 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Thanks, glad you like it. Kit is possible, will let you know once i finish it. Will talk it over with my friend. If i do it, it will be styrene with laser cut acrylic legs. No resin because it would cost a fortune and weigh to much for the legs to support the weight.

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09-09-2010, 07:33 AM	#31
Aztek Dummy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 232 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) any chance of having the "tongue" ramp in addition to the landing geat? I'd be up for a kit as well

09-09-2010, 12:15 PM	#33
3d-builder Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Nice getting that all smoothed out Al looks fantastic!

09-09-2010, 07:22 PM	#34
trekriffic Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) That's nice and smooth. I like the size, big enough but not too HUMONGOUS.

09-11-2010, 12:51 AM	#35
GeneralFROSTY Banned Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Shaping up to be a pretty awesome model! I hope you are considering doing a run of these!

09-11-2010, 01:15 AM	#36
TruBlood Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Here and There Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Very nice so far...Please consider doing a run. I would definitely be in for one. Alex

11-01-2010, 11:28 PM	#37
agliarept Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 595 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) howdy, how did your saucer ever turn out? I've been enamored by your build. very well done!

04-23-2011, 05:13 PM	#39
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 601 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) OK , I was going to Vac form these, but its was going to be a little flimsy, so i decided to go old school on it. and make a concrete mold for laying up the Epoxy. I mounted the parts on a piece of acyrlic, waxed them with 5 coats of wax. clayed the edges. Mixed up a smooth batch of Ultracal 30 tooling concrete and applied it to the parts. let it set for a bit, and mixed another batch. This time i added squares of Burlap to strengthen the concrete. let it set and there you go. Nice smooth mold for laying up fiberglass parts. Just wax the mold and go. Thanks for looking Al

04-24-2011, 12:01 AM	#40
3d-builder Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Awesome nice and light and very strong!

04-24-2011, 07:37 AM	#41
RickDTM Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Now THAT's a mold!! Sweet work Al.

04-24-2011, 07:58 AM	#42
JohnLogan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Look's likes things are coming together really well. : ::

04-24-2011, 11:01 AM	#43
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 601 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Thanks guys, this stuff is great for parts that arent very detailed, 100lb bag goes for $25. Cant beat it. Al

06-15-2011, 09:57 PM	#44
agliarept Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 595 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) was wondering how this project ever turned out. I know IEDBOUNTYHUNTER hasn't been online in a few months so hope all is ok.

06-16-2011, 12:40 PM	#45
Pro Mod Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) What a great way to make make an economic mould. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

06-16-2011, 12:44 PM	#46
brandomack Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 286 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Giving you a friendly, encouraging nudge to keep up the good work.

06-16-2011, 02:30 PM	#47
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 601 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Thanks guys, Been really busy lately. but will be working on this project this weekend. Just rented a shop, so i have a place to do all the nasty fiberglass work. also have a major Studio scale project coming up if the client accepts my price. will let you know as soon as i do. Al

06-16-2011, 02:42 PM	#48
agliarept Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 595 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) awesome. glad to know all is good in the cosmos. can't wait to see what you crank out!! :-)

07-24-2011, 09:36 AM	#49
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 601 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) Got a little more done on this, the lower section with the legs. Need to fill the hole near the foot and putty a few areas but its getting there. should have this finished up real soon.

07-24-2011, 10:19 AM	#50
agliarept Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 595 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mars Attacks (saucer) That is very very exciting. great work on the legs again! It's going to look just as good as the film counterparts once its all done up!

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