**Update!!!**
Ok, here we go.... This is going to be quite a long post, so apologies for that. Over the past few days I've been making some final changes to the models. I wanted to get these changes in and be able to show people the final models before requesting payment. I also wanted to give those who have expressed an interest chance to confirm their orders before beginning to take payments.
They are, at face value, very minor changes. Modelling them was the easy part. As always, the time consuming part was cross referencing against the available photo references. All measurements have been double/triple checked and I'm fairly confident that this is now the most accurate model of the Yuma prop ever made.
Here's a list of model changes that have occurred since the previous update:
The following is a detailed explanation for those who like to get in to the details.
There is still some debate over whether or not the steps are a 90 degree drop, or on an angle (which is my strong belief). I'd just like to explain my reasoning... I wish they were a 90 degree drop by the way, believe me! It would have been much easier to model! A flat channel being cut in to another flat surface will always produce a straight edge (if the inner face of the step was extruded from the body at 90 degrees it would be a flat surface). It's my belief that it is not extruded at 90 degrees though. This is what creates the curved edge at each end of the channel. Something that is surprisingly difficult to calculate!
A straight edge next to a curve can appear curved, I admit, but even allowing for optical illusions, the ends of the channels are most definitely not a straight edge. The only thing that could cause this curve is if A) the channel isn't flat, or B) the step is on an angle.
90 degree step. Note the optical illusion. (The edge is actually a straight line.)
Angled Step (I believe this is what we see on the actual prop):
Here A and B are clearly curved. I don't believe this is an optical illusion:
C is not quite as pronounced, and almost looks straight. I believe this is because our line of sight is actually looking down the face of the step.
I hope this goes some way to explaining my decision to keep the angled step, and maybe convince people that it is the correct approach. I have made the step steeper, and at a different angle to that of the pommel cubes. I've also reduced its height to match my latest measurements.
Here is a quick explanation of the additional detail that has been added to the live centre in the base of the pommel:
And finally, the additional detail that has been added to the emitter:
Now that all of the models have been through their final pass of accuracy checks, I'm going to begin to get the ball rolling!
Over the next few hours, I'll be in touch with everyone on the list regarding their order. I'll also be asking people which version of Tri-Ring they'd like with their kits (Stainless or Mild Steel).
**I won't be placing the order until everyone has paid, so there is a little time for people to confirm their order, or for others to jump on board.**
So excited to get this kit made! I can't tell you how grateful I am to everyone who's gotten involved or given encouragement throughout! Couldn't have done it without you! A special thank you to BRRogers and Verity Cosplay for the incredible job they've done maintaining the MoM reference thread! I find myself on there regularly and couldn't have made this without their hard work, and everyone who contributes to the debate on there. and on my previous threads.
All the best,
Dave
Ok, here we go.... This is going to be quite a long post, so apologies for that. Over the past few days I've been making some final changes to the models. I wanted to get these changes in and be able to show people the final models before requesting payment. I also wanted to give those who have expressed an interest chance to confirm their orders before beginning to take payments.
They are, at face value, very minor changes. Modelling them was the easy part. As always, the time consuming part was cross referencing against the available photo references. All measurements have been double/triple checked and I'm fairly confident that this is now the most accurate model of the Yuma prop ever made.
Here's a list of model changes that have occurred since the previous update:
- The diameter of the live centre in the base of the pommel has been increased based on new calculations.
- More detail has been added to the inner part of the live centre in the base of the pommel. A Step, followed by a conical indent.
- The step up to pommel channels have been reduced in height. Two of the six channels have a slightly taller step.
- The angle of the step has been made steeper. Still not 90 degrees (explanation below)
- The diameter and position of the Tri-Ring hole has been adjusted compared to previous updates. (It was done by hand/eye on previous run).
- The emitter entrance has increased in diameter based on new measurements.
- Additional detail has been added to the emitter, including ridges in nipple face and countersink to grub screw.
The following is a detailed explanation for those who like to get in to the details.
There is still some debate over whether or not the steps are a 90 degree drop, or on an angle (which is my strong belief). I'd just like to explain my reasoning... I wish they were a 90 degree drop by the way, believe me! It would have been much easier to model! A flat channel being cut in to another flat surface will always produce a straight edge (if the inner face of the step was extruded from the body at 90 degrees it would be a flat surface). It's my belief that it is not extruded at 90 degrees though. This is what creates the curved edge at each end of the channel. Something that is surprisingly difficult to calculate!
A straight edge next to a curve can appear curved, I admit, but even allowing for optical illusions, the ends of the channels are most definitely not a straight edge. The only thing that could cause this curve is if A) the channel isn't flat, or B) the step is on an angle.
90 degree step. Note the optical illusion. (The edge is actually a straight line.)
Angled Step (I believe this is what we see on the actual prop):
Here A and B are clearly curved. I don't believe this is an optical illusion:
C is not quite as pronounced, and almost looks straight. I believe this is because our line of sight is actually looking down the face of the step.
I hope this goes some way to explaining my decision to keep the angled step, and maybe convince people that it is the correct approach. I have made the step steeper, and at a different angle to that of the pommel cubes. I've also reduced its height to match my latest measurements.
Here is a quick explanation of the additional detail that has been added to the live centre in the base of the pommel:
And finally, the additional detail that has been added to the emitter:
Now that all of the models have been through their final pass of accuracy checks, I'm going to begin to get the ball rolling!
Over the next few hours, I'll be in touch with everyone on the list regarding their order. I'll also be asking people which version of Tri-Ring they'd like with their kits (Stainless or Mild Steel).
**I won't be placing the order until everyone has paid, so there is a little time for people to confirm their order, or for others to jump on board.**
So excited to get this kit made! I can't tell you how grateful I am to everyone who's gotten involved or given encouragement throughout! Couldn't have done it without you! A special thank you to BRRogers and Verity Cosplay for the incredible job they've done maintaining the MoM reference thread! I find myself on there regularly and couldn't have made this without their hard work, and everyone who contributes to the debate on there. and on my previous threads.
All the best,
Dave
