Wigglepuppy
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I'm currently making the Undertow bottle right now. This is just a basic design out of modeling clay on the bottle.
That is quite good. Just out of curiosity, what are the dimensions of the bottle?
Bioshock infinite Vigor bottles
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That is quite good. Just out of curiosity, what are the dimensions of the bottle?
sonicfreak04
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who here is a 3d sculptor? because I think the bottle could be made using 3d printing
sonicprops
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it looks amazing so far cant wait to see it finished and would really like one if you are going to do a murder of crows that would be awesome to
Thanks!
The dimensions are 9cm width, 26 1/2cm height, and 5cm depth. The bottle is a Margaritaville Gold Tequila bottle. Its not perfect, but its the closest I could get without having to custom order a bottle.
Wigglepuppy
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Thank you that is close to what I was estimating as well. Could I convince you to take a picture of the side. I am having a hard time understanding how the lower testicles connect.
Bizarro Lois
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The Rock-a-who
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I'm assuming you meant "tentacles", but BAHAHA!
"No, tentacles. N-T. There's a big difference."
Wigglepuppy
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Well that was a silly typo. I am more interested in the tentacles, but if I missed some testicles I would also like to know about that!
Bizarro Lois
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That's a whole different vigor, son.
What kind of modelling clay are you using? Looks really good! How hard does it get? That was my concern. Also, does it dry harden, or do you have to put it in the oven or something? I'd be worried about the glass cracking...
I really want to make a set of vigor bottles myself, planning on doing something very similar to you. I prefer the idea of transparent bottles instead of opaque, so I'm using existing glass liquor bottles as a base, I don't mind if the shape isn't exactly the same. My plan is to use modelling clay and possible some action figures or some 3D printed shapes to recreate the feel of the vigor bottles.
As a bonus, I was thinking about adding a watch battery and an LED so they glow like in the game.
I'm great with electronics but I don't know much about modelling clay at all. Any tips? What clay should I get?
I really want to make a set of vigor bottles myself, planning on doing something very similar to you. I prefer the idea of transparent bottles instead of opaque, so I'm using existing glass liquor bottles as a base, I don't mind if the shape isn't exactly the same. My plan is to use modelling clay and possible some action figures or some 3D printed shapes to recreate the feel of the vigor bottles.
As a bonus, I was thinking about adding a watch battery and an LED so they glow like in the game.
I'm great with electronics but I don't know much about modelling clay at all. Any tips? What clay should I get?
Wigglepuppy
New Member
What kind of modelling clay are you using? Looks really good! How hard does it get? That was my concern. Also, does it dry harden, or do you have to put it in the oven or something? I'd be worried about the glass cracking...
I really want to make a set of vigor bottles myself, planning on doing something very similar to you. I prefer the idea of transparent bottles instead of opaque, so I'm using existing glass liquor bottles as a base, I don't mind if the shape isn't exactly the same. My plan is to use modelling clay and possible some action figures or some 3D printed shapes to recreate the feel of the vigor bottles.
As a bonus, I was thinking about adding a watch battery and an LED so they glow like in the game.
I'm great with electronics but I don't know much about modelling clay at all. Any tips? What clay should I get?
This is what I was planning. Sadly I am in the same boat with the modelling. 3D printing some of the complex shapes is a great idea, and I will have to look into that!
Hahaha
transceiverfreq
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I'm joining in on this build with needtodestroy. We just are getting some studio space and this will be a great build for us.
Also, we plan on filling a few of our bottles with these cocktails:
Also, we plan on filling a few of our bottles with these cocktails:
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transceiverfreq
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Got a file I can thrown in Ye Olde 3D printer?
transceiverfreq
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I know this sounds ambitious, but I'm thinking about commissioning an entire set of bottles from a local glass blower studio here in Manchester, the warehouse district neighborhood of Richmond, VA where I live.
They specialize in Depression Era glass and blowing styles from the turn of the century (1870's-1910's) which is the time period that these Vigor bottles come from.
Not only that but they have a skilled hot glass sculptor that would probably do aces in making replicas of caps and otherwise.
Hopefully needtodestroy and I will be able to either print or sculpt replicas and then create molds based on those (what we hope to be VERY accurate) sculpts/prints. Then work with the blowers on accuracy and material.
I get the feeling it's going to be a fairly collaborative process with the glass blowers but worth it. We might take glass working classes from them as we go along.
If a person plans on modeling the bottles I recommend learning about Pontil style working and marks of glassblowers of that time. Glass coloration and chemistry will take a big part in really making something that feels and looks as authentic as possible. to the time period.
I'm starting to do quite a bit of reading over here: http://www.sha.org/bottle/medicinal.htm
edit: As I think about this more I bet that a set of cherry wood molds, milled by computer off of 3D models would probably be a good idea for repeat builds.
They specialize in Depression Era glass and blowing styles from the turn of the century (1870's-1910's) which is the time period that these Vigor bottles come from.
Not only that but they have a skilled hot glass sculptor that would probably do aces in making replicas of caps and otherwise.
Hopefully needtodestroy and I will be able to either print or sculpt replicas and then create molds based on those (what we hope to be VERY accurate) sculpts/prints. Then work with the blowers on accuracy and material.
I get the feeling it's going to be a fairly collaborative process with the glass blowers but worth it. We might take glass working classes from them as we go along.
If a person plans on modeling the bottles I recommend learning about Pontil style working and marks of glassblowers of that time. Glass coloration and chemistry will take a big part in really making something that feels and looks as authentic as possible. to the time period.
I'm starting to do quite a bit of reading over here: http://www.sha.org/bottle/medicinal.htm
edit: As I think about this more I bet that a set of cherry wood molds, milled by computer off of 3D models would probably be a good idea for repeat builds.
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I've updated the model with a few more details on the Jockey. You can see it here. I've also made a 3D printable version here. Note that the bottle is solid currently, as I was having some real trouble getting it prepped if it was just thickened. If anyone uses it, let me know how it goes.
transceiverfreq
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I'll see what I can do. I like everything about it.
New on Left / Old on Right.
New on Left / Old on Right.
falloutnuke
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I was just thinking some of the vigors are not made of glass, for istance the charge vigorappears to be made of porcelain or pottery of some kind?
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