MonsieurTox
Master Member
Impressive, most impressive Rob !
Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION
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PHArchivist
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Thanks Julien! Will be interesting to see who ends up putting more time into their monsters!
I had a thought today...
I may mist these darker panels on the lower dome with a very fine white.
I do like the contrast they have now, but at the same time I think it is still a bit too rich/dark, even accounting for fading.
The grey speckling test failed, but over the entire model, I have applied a white speckliing at about 10% (10 white dots per 100 black), and at a finer level. Brad can attest - doing this adds depth and detail to the otherwise monotone black pattern (which [monotone] is the problem I think I have with these darker panels on the lower half).
So I think going with a fine and light white mist will:
--Even out these panels
--Add depth and detail
--Lighten them up just a tad
PHArchivist
Master Member
I'd like to commend your dedication and faithfulness (is that a word?) to the original model. This project is one of the reasons I check RPF EVERY day
Glad to see your awesome images and can't wait to see the finished Death Star
A number of members have posted saying they joined to follow this thread. That really means a lot to me. Thanks!
PHArchivist
Master Member
Finished the equator band today, entirely.
Working on the DISH right now.
Working on the DISH right now.
Scratchy
Sr Member
Your Death Star is looking fantastic Rob, amazing work! Have you found a solution to the darkened areas that you had mentioned?
I was reading this, and was wondering about a tool that I have,
Badger 260
I believe that if you used it in short micro blasts, you could pull some of the dark paint off and give you the effect that you're trying to accomplish.
I would use it on a small test piece first to see the results.
Awesome work, I'm looking forward to more updates!:thumbsup
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PHArchivist
Master Member
It is amazing how one can spend SO much time and energy researching and building such a project as this,
and yet MISS MAJOR elements...
I have had the following image for most of the duration of this project, and NEVER noticed the detail not only
in the blank band of the "arctic circle", but in the upper circle itself.
Cool and critical discovery, but now I have MORE work to do...
Check it out:
and yet MISS MAJOR elements...
I have had the following image for most of the duration of this project, and NEVER noticed the detail not only
in the blank band of the "arctic circle", but in the upper circle itself.
Cool and critical discovery, but now I have MORE work to do...
Check it out:
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PHArchivist
Master Member
Here is that same area today, wiped clean by the elements...
vaderdarth
Master Member
Wow, you are right about that. Good eye. I knew something bugged me with the blank band but I couldn't pinpoint what until you showed that shot. Looking forward to it.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Wow, you are right about that. Good eye. I knew something bugged me with the blank band but I couldn't pinpoint what until you showed that shot. Looking forward to it.
Dave, stand by...
PHArchivist
Master Member
Finished the dish this evening. Major milestone.
With the exception of the newly discovered detail in the arctic band and circle, plus additions and corrections, (and the continued darkening of the lower dome blocks), this pretty much marks the end of the surface detailing.
The darker trapezoids were tough. Still not sure if they're still a bit too dark. In some reference shots, the contrast reads quite great. In other shots, its barely there.
Tell me what you think.
With the exception of the newly discovered detail in the arctic band and circle, plus additions and corrections, (and the continued darkening of the lower dome blocks), this pretty much marks the end of the surface detailing.
The darker trapezoids were tough. Still not sure if they're still a bit too dark. In some reference shots, the contrast reads quite great. In other shots, its barely there.
Tell me what you think.
Darth Brass
Sr Member
Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION - Dish completed 12/20/2010
It's beautiful!
It's beautiful!
Ghadrack
Sr Member
Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION - Dish completed 12/20/2010
I think I've got a new background picture on my desktop. Looks awesome. I hope when you feel like it's "finished" you post a couple nice high resolution shots so we can admire what is certainly the best looking Death Star on earth today. :thumbsup
I'm guessing, but given the time and love you've put into yours, and knowing how production time dictates the amount of time that can be put into studio originals, I don't think it's a stretch guess that yours is better looking than the original probably ever was.
I think I've got a new background picture on my desktop. Looks awesome. I hope when you feel like it's "finished" you post a couple nice high resolution shots so we can admire what is certainly the best looking Death Star on earth today. :thumbsup
I'm guessing, but given the time and love you've put into yours, and knowing how production time dictates the amount of time that can be put into studio originals, I don't think it's a stretch guess that yours is better looking than the original probably ever was.
Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION - Dish completed 12/20/2010
You are getting dangerously close to being finished!! (except for the hole drilling of course ) Amazing build!
You are getting dangerously close to being finished!! (except for the hole drilling of course ) Amazing build!
SurfingDoc
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Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION - Dish completed 12/20/2010
I'll tell you what I think... I think you're insane (but man do I envy that insanity)
I'll tell you what I think... I think you're insane (but man do I envy that insanity)
vaderdarth
Master Member
Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION - Dish completed 12/20/2010
I'm absolutely at a loss for words.....breath taking!!!!!
I'm absolutely at a loss for words.....breath taking!!!!!
Davy Jones
Sr Member
Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION - Dish completed 12/20/2010
Nice to see this looking so complete at last!
A little nitpick; I'm going to say I think the panels in the dish are too dark. Did you use a different grey? It looks a bit bluish. I think that level of contrast makes it look off.
Cant wait to see the lights!
Nice to see this looking so complete at last!
A little nitpick; I'm going to say I think the panels in the dish are too dark. Did you use a different grey? It looks a bit bluish. I think that level of contrast makes it look off.
Cant wait to see the lights!
PHArchivist
Master Member
Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION - Dish completed 12/20/2010
Thanks for the feedback, and I agree that the squares may be a bit dark...
As mentioned, some of the ref pics show a high degree of contrast - others do not.
Thanks for the feedback, and I agree that the squares may be a bit dark...
As mentioned, some of the ref pics show a high degree of contrast - others do not.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION - Dish completed 12/20/2010
I may go in with a Liquitex Transparent White and go over the squares just to lighten them up a tad.
I may go in with a Liquitex Transparent White and go over the squares just to lighten them up a tad.
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