The Escape Pod Project

[joberg]

Thanks for the info/tuto part of that article Dave! I should invest into a slush-casting machine

 

[CelticWarrior]

My home cinema would look amazing with one of these on display. Amazing work.

 

[DaveG]

Hey guys, I've got a new project up in the General Modeling section. I thought To mention it here because if you're like me, you don't get over to that area enough...

https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=289432

 

[joberg]

I'm always checking the G.M.S first...before the S.M.S Saw the vaporator

 

[DARTH SABER]

'Tis the Season...

Every December, a group of us at work get together for a Christmas ornament exchange. Each person makes multiples of an ornament, one for each other member of the group. The ornaments are always wildly creative and of amazing craftsmanship. My ornaments this year were smaller versions of the Escape Pod!

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Wow, those are amazing!!
Are they available for sale anywhere??


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[DaveG]

I'm sorry, no. I only make a limited number for family and friends each and then destroy the molds and patterns.

 

[DARTH SABER]

I'm sorry, no. I only make a limited number for family and friends each and then destroy the molds and patterns.

Ah ok. Thanks. [emoji106]


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[DaveG]

Tested.com has an interview with me from this year's RPF So Cal Prop Party where the Escape Pod (along with Y-Wing and Vaporator) is featured.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_feYE4YYuyI

 

[Bookman]

Is the studio scale kit still available for purchase?

 

[DaveG]

This was a scratch build, not from a kit.

 

[Bookman]

Apologies for hijacking. I’ve enjoyed watching your work on this pod.

 

[DaveG]

wired.com just published an article about the science behind the Escape Pod shot inspired by my videos and blog posts. It's pretty cool!

Was a Star Wars Escape Pod Really Just a KFC Bucket?

 

[joberg]

Sweet!!! You deserve all of it Dave: outstanding work

 

[OTnROTSfan]

Cool article. Science actually applied to some of the stuff they did is intriguing... Your pod looks great! Recently inspired me to dig out my old EP build from under one bench (been there for two years)… and get it to a point of weathering finally.

 

[Themodelshopman]

Apollo 8-RAD

 

[moffeaton]

Masterpiece Models will be selling everything you need to make a pod, minus the plating and pod itself. I am almost done getting everything set, and will send it all to them after Christmas passes. All from original styrene, no castings of castings. With the consultation of Quincy and some cross-checking ref from an ILMer, the Sealab brace parts are oriented correctly! Even the tank treads will be part of the set, cast in a rubbery resin! I even printed the round wire for the top, because why not.

 

[satazius]

That is awesome!

 

[joberg]

Awesome is not the word I'm thinking about when seeing this news Not worthy Dave, not worthy

 

[faustus100]

Amen! Epic! !

 

[DaveG]

I am offering a very limited number of unfinished Escape Pod Christmas Ornament kits for sale in the Project Runs Forum!

Star Wars Escape Pod Christmas Ornament Kit