darthsideous
Well-Known Member
Holy smokes man this build just keeps getting better and better! Beautiful work so far!
skiffy
Sr Member
I forgot to say at the start of this post - thank you SO much for the wonderful positive comments from you guys. They mean a whole lot. <3
Hey folks. I hope you're all well. I've buried 2 close relatives and finally retired from my teaching career so lots of life changes in the past few months.
APC work continues (slowly). I've been collecting greebly bits for the ceilings which in the movie set are very busy with practical equipment. The lighting continues to be a work in progress. I saw some neat wiring connectors on Adam Savage's latest build - the Starfield ship, so I may try sourcing something similar. Does anyone know what he uses?
I'm also working on a short clip that recreates the APC entering the atmosphere processing plant and lowering the turret as it passes through.
After analysing the clip for my animation timings I worked out some sizing references and found that the sign saying 'Clearance 4 meters' is completely scale accurate.
My version of this scene won't be a 100% recreation but it will use the audio so the timings will be the same.
Hey folks. I hope you're all well. I've buried 2 close relatives and finally retired from my teaching career so lots of life changes in the past few months.
APC work continues (slowly). I've been collecting greebly bits for the ceilings which in the movie set are very busy with practical equipment. The lighting continues to be a work in progress. I saw some neat wiring connectors on Adam Savage's latest build - the Starfield ship, so I may try sourcing something similar. Does anyone know what he uses?
I'm also working on a short clip that recreates the APC entering the atmosphere processing plant and lowering the turret as it passes through.
After analysing the clip for my animation timings I worked out some sizing references and found that the sign saying 'Clearance 4 meters' is completely scale accurate.
My version of this scene won't be a 100% recreation but it will use the audio so the timings will be the same.
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I’m very sorry for your loss buddy.Hey folks. I hope you're all well. I've buried 2 close relatives and finally retired from my teaching career so lots of life changes in the past few months.
APC work continues (slowly). I've been collecting greebly bits for the ceilings which in the movie set are very busy with practical equipment. The lighting continues to be a work in progress. I saw some neat wiring connectors on Adam Savage's latest build - the Starfield ship, so I may try sourcing something similar. Does anyone know what he uses?
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I'm also working on a short clip that recreates the APC entering the atmosphere processing plant and lowering the turret as it passes through.
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After analysing the clip for my animation timings I worked out some sizing references and found that the sign saying 'Clearance 4 meters' is completely scale accurate.
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My version of this scene won't be a 100% recreation but it will use the audio so the timings will be the same.
I love the direction you're taking this project! Did you try reading out to Adam Savage or the Tested team? It’s worth a try!
skiffy
Sr Member
I’ve just ordered some JST PH style electrical connectors that should solve the connection issues that were killing my enthusiasm for this build. I think that’s what Adam and the team at Tested were using for their Starfield build.
The diorama is officially ‘mission creep’ but I’ll make sure that the main build takes precedent.
The diorama is officially ‘mission creep’ but I’ll make sure that the main build takes precedent.
skiffy
Sr Member
I started in on soldering one of the new connectors.
That worked great, although the cheap heat-shrink I have got toasted a little. I think better quality gear is needed there.
I'm also painting in some areas that are unseen until the model opens up - areas that wouldn't ever be seen normally, so I've chosen to black them out. I might even blank some of them off if I'm not using the space at all.
In the background you can see 2 test prints of the Martian ship from Quatermass which I'm building in 3d in the evenings sat in front of the fire watching TV. There's also some choice viewing on my tablet to keep me motivated.
That worked great, although the cheap heat-shrink I have got toasted a little. I think better quality gear is needed there.
I'm also painting in some areas that are unseen until the model opens up - areas that wouldn't ever be seen normally, so I've chosen to black them out. I might even blank some of them off if I'm not using the space at all.
In the background you can see 2 test prints of the Martian ship from Quatermass which I'm building in 3d in the evenings sat in front of the fire watching TV. There's also some choice viewing on my tablet to keep me motivated.
skiffy
Sr Member
I’ve wanted to add some paint detail to the cabin for a long time so today was the day. Here’s a before:
I’ve noticed that military vehicles have a host of labelling in the interior - so I broke out the sticky label and bic pen.
..and here’s the after - still a little wet just after a dark spirit wash.
The handle on the door isn’t painted yet.
I’ve noticed that military vehicles have a host of labelling in the interior - so I broke out the sticky label and bic pen.
..and here’s the after - still a little wet just after a dark spirit wash.
The handle on the door isn’t painted yet.
joberg
Legendary Member
skiffy
Sr Member
Haha - me too - that's one of the reasons I love models with interiors.I want to live in there
I got round to painting the helmets, they just need a little weathering. And I took a shot of the rear, all lit up.
joberg
Legendary Member
CosmicQuest
Active Member
Super cool!!This is a build I've been on and off with for a while now.
My intention is to have an interior which means that the exterior will be larger (in human scale) than the model/vehicle as filmed.
A long time ago Mattel produced a Space 1999 Eagle Transporter play-set with an interior and I've seen some great custom upgrades done with those. So, think of this as the equivalent 1:18 scale play-set for the Alien franchise. I built the Halcyon kit back in the day and planned to do an interior for that - but it didn't happen. I know that Hiya Toys began a funding campaign to get one made and took pre-orders on a prototype but funding fell through.
Anyway, on to the build. I can't yet afford the silly prices that 1:18 scale Aliens figures fetch on eBay etc - so I'm using generic troops for now.
I taped up the build so far to help me gauge some of the top panels and this is the first time I've been able to pick the whole thing up as one unit. As you can imagine - I had a grin on my face like a kid at Christmas. This thing is huge!
It actually doesn't look massively oversized either - which is a pleasant surprise seeing that the full interior - as filmed - will fit inside.
More to come but here are pics of how it looks today.
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skiffy
Sr Member
While I wait for painting supplies, I've been working on digital files.
I've never been happy with how I build suggested contents for the Sentry Gun Cases.
So, I found a model of the sentry gun on Thingiverse, created the laptop to go with it (to create the full package) and arranged them inside the case. The gun file is from Gamer Dad and was adapted and simplified to suit printing.
There's room for the full gun and mount, 2 barrels, 2 mags, the battery and the control unit laptop. I'll print these up as soon as poss.
I've never been happy with how I build suggested contents for the Sentry Gun Cases.
So, I found a model of the sentry gun on Thingiverse, created the laptop to go with it (to create the full package) and arranged them inside the case. The gun file is from Gamer Dad and was adapted and simplified to suit printing.
There's room for the full gun and mount, 2 barrels, 2 mags, the battery and the control unit laptop. I'll print these up as soon as poss.
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