1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp - DONE!!
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Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp
Nope. I am preparing for Wonderfest, and I am doing things in the order they are in the queue. As a happy by-product, I might be getting more reference, so I'm waiting patiently for that to (hopefully) materialize as I slog through the other stuff
If I were to go full tilt on this right now, I'd still be making about 40% of the detailed parts of the pattern up... I'd like to get that percentage down. The overall shape is good, but hey - the antennas and the gondolas are full of mystery!!
Damn sexy elusive mystery!!!
Nope. I am preparing for Wonderfest, and I am doing things in the order they are in the queue. As a happy by-product, I might be getting more reference, so I'm waiting patiently for that to (hopefully) materialize as I slog through the other stuff
If I were to go full tilt on this right now, I'd still be making about 40% of the detailed parts of the pattern up... I'd like to get that percentage down. The overall shape is good, but hey - the antennas and the gondolas are full of mystery!!
Damn sexy elusive mystery!!!
nightrider
Sr Member
Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp
Looking forward to this one Jason!!
Looking forward to this one Jason!!
Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp
I tried this when you originally posted it up here Jason, and couldn't get it to load... And I'm still having issues with it. Anyone else had issues with it loading?
I tried this when you originally posted it up here Jason, and couldn't get it to load... And I'm still having issues with it. Anyone else had issues with it loading?
Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp
I am waiting on the possibility of more reference, which would blow this thing into the stratosphere of accuracy! The blimp is kind of still accessible, and I have a buddy that *might* be getting an audience with it. Cross your fingers!!
Every time I'm about to dig in, another picture surfaces and it gives me a more accurate direction, so until I hear whether this is a "go" or not, I'm on hold. But regardless, this month is eaten up with doing a TNG prop restoration job for someone, so that takes the front seat. Paramount/the shipping company trashed this thing, so I am knee deep in a jigsaw puzzle!!
I am waiting on the possibility of more reference, which would blow this thing into the stratosphere of accuracy! The blimp is kind of still accessible, and I have a buddy that *might* be getting an audience with it. Cross your fingers!!
Every time I'm about to dig in, another picture surfaces and it gives me a more accurate direction, so until I hear whether this is a "go" or not, I'm on hold. But regardless, this month is eaten up with doing a TNG prop restoration job for someone, so that takes the front seat. Paramount/the shipping company trashed this thing, so I am knee deep in a jigsaw puzzle!!
Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp
I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Hmmm...
It occurs to me you're goin' ta need a bigger house!
I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Hmmm...
It occurs to me you're goin' ta need a bigger house!
drusselmeyer
Master Member
Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp
What are you using to play the video??
What are you using to play the video??
PHArchivist
Master Member
Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp
I quickly read this thread looking for mention of where the original model currently resides, but did not see anything...
Roughly ten years ago I visited the Warner Brothers prop museum while on their studio tour and I'm nearly positive the blimp was there. Regrettably, they do not allow photography.
I do believe there was a brochure that had a small photo of the blimp. I'll have to check to see if I still have a copy.
Jason, you may already know all this...
I quickly read this thread looking for mention of where the original model currently resides, but did not see anything...
Roughly ten years ago I visited the Warner Brothers prop museum while on their studio tour and I'm nearly positive the blimp was there. Regrettably, they do not allow photography.
I do believe there was a brochure that had a small photo of the blimp. I'll have to check to see if I still have a copy.
Jason, you may already know all this...
Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp
Anybody know the details of the auction? I thought this came up for auction about 10 years ago. Was Warners' selling it (unlikely)? Did Warners' buy it (doubtful)?
I knew they had it because it was being used as a backdrop for some of the interviews on the most recent DVD. So how did they get it?
I was on the Warners' lot last week and stuck my head in the museum they have. Not bad for a corporate museum that is not widely advertised (like Universal). And I can attest to the security there. No way I was going to be able to take pictures in there. The blimp was not on display, but there were a numbrer of costumes from BATMAN, 300, as well as a small Tumbler model, and the 4' Firefox miniature and Gant's helmet.
Gene
Anybody know the details of the auction? I thought this came up for auction about 10 years ago. Was Warners' selling it (unlikely)? Did Warners' buy it (doubtful)?
I knew they had it because it was being used as a backdrop for some of the interviews on the most recent DVD. So how did they get it?
I was on the Warners' lot last week and stuck my head in the museum they have. Not bad for a corporate museum that is not widely advertised (like Universal). And I can attest to the security there. No way I was going to be able to take pictures in there. The blimp was not on display, but there were a numbrer of costumes from BATMAN, 300, as well as a small Tumbler model, and the 4' Firefox miniature and Gant's helmet.
Gene
ghostryder
Legendary Member
Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp
Warner's bought it back at the auction and have it in storage, iirc.
Warner's bought it back at the auction and have it in storage, iirc.
