1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp - DONE!!

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SteveNeill

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• Apr 28, 2012

• #441

Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp - MOVING AHEAD!

Great job but I'd sure hate to transport it anywhere like a Con. Scary.

Steve

 

moffeaton

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• Apr 28, 2012

• #442

Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp - MOVING AHEAD!

I have a plan™ !

 

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SteveNeill

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• Apr 28, 2012

• #443

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I thought so.

 

moffeaton

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• Apr 28, 2012

• #444

Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp - MOVING AHEAD!

Yeah, it's a 3 foot square hunk of mdf sheet that fits into the back of my Outback. Blimp is mounted to a smaller plank of wood. Smaller plank has four holes (at each corner) that slides onto four bolts that come from underneath the MDF, and it's all locked down. So I can drive this to Wonderfest and there's really no way it'll tip over, since the cargo area is only a couple inches wider - the 36" length will allow it to slide in and seat easily.

When I get to the show, pop the smaller plank off, and carry 'er into the venue!

 

moffeaton

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• Apr 28, 2012

• #445

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The Subaru has a rubberized mat in the back, too... nothing slides even if it's "free range"... it's pretty cool.

The clearance is generous around the equator/antennas, so I don't have to worry about them getting bent on seats (which amazingly can stay upright), or the sides/back glass. And the best part is, when I hand this particular one off to the client, he gets the MDF for HIS Outback and it will be perfect.

The original client's blimp gets a special crate made by a third party, since it has to be shipped. I leave that kind of delicate work (and liability) to professionals.

Mine stays here. I'll be buried with it, which will happen sooner than later, since I think building THREE of these will most definitely kill me. But seriously, the next two will be MUCH MUCH faster, now that I have "kicked the tires" already.

 

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Wes R

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• Apr 29, 2012

• #446

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You need to build a 4th that actually flies lol. You have the patience of a saint to do this kind of detail work.

 

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SteveNeill

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• Apr 29, 2012

• #447

Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp - MOVING AHEAD!

I wish I could get to Wonder Fest just once. Long drive for me from LA.

steve

 

Aztek Dummy

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• Apr 29, 2012

• #448

Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp - MOVING AHEAD!

SteveNeill said:

I wish I could get to Wonder Fest just once. Long drive for me from LA.

steve

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You really ought to come. I know several folks who would carry you around on their shoulders.

See if you can sneak into john Eaves' luggage :love

 

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SteveNeill

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• Apr 29, 2012

• #449

Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp - MOVING AHEAD!

Actually I can still walk and drive! LOL! then there's Rosie. I leave her behind she'll make my wife's life hell. She goes nuts when I leave even for an hour. so I take her everywhere. But so far at Cons. "Sir you can't take that dog in here."

steve

 

Scott Graham

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• Apr 30, 2012

• #450

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moffeaton said:

All that BR was a help, yessir.

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SUPER AWESOME Jason! WOW! thumbsupthumbsup

 

moffeaton

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• Apr 30, 2012

• #451

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Thank ya! All safely rigged for transport, too - pops off that big chunk 'o wood nicely!

 

ShowCraft

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• Apr 30, 2012

• #452

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Why no officer, it's not a bomb... It's a blimp







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Mike J.

Master Member

• Apr 30, 2012

• #453

Re: 1/2 studio scale Offworld Blimp - MOVING AHEAD!

"Here, let me turn on the lights for you..."

 

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Bryancd

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• Apr 30, 2012

• #454

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Amazing job, Jason! Apologies if this has already been asked but do the video monitors work?

 

Scott Graham

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• Apr 30, 2012

• #455

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Turn the lights on while driving. It'll look like your own flux capacitor. Disco!

Seriously cool Jason!

 

smoothrat

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• Apr 30, 2012

• #456

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Bryancd said:

Amazing job, Jason! Apologies if this has already been asked but do the video monitors work?

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Do the videos work, the man asks... feast your eyes on this:

Blade Runner Blimp - everything plugged in! - YouTube

So incredible, but I can't imagine making more than one; you've got moxie!

 

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Bryancd

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• Apr 30, 2012

• #457

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I just pooped myself...

 

moffeaton

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• Apr 30, 2012

• #458

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You too? Hehe.
Finished the paper ads. Some I had to make up, some are jokes, some are Tom Southwell graphics, and all are era-appropriate...

 

jasonw2112

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• Apr 30, 2012

• #459

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Wow! I think I'm going to make sure to go to Wonderfest this year!

Awesome work!

 

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CutThumb

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• Apr 30, 2012

• #460

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This is one of the best examples ever here of what time, careful research ,dedication and EXTREME attention to detail can produce. The results speak for themselves. Fantastic build Jason and a total show stopper! Sir Ridley Scott would be proud. Next up for you will be the Prometheus!!!