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Title: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Deniper on May 08, 2014, 02:26:16 am
Something I've been working on the past two nights.

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/89eb876fd0777544429124fe9f16a95c_zpse905f128.jpg)

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/a735f33671d733abb8a1ca9365fa84b4_zps30f9ddef.jpg)

Hope y'all like it I'll post more images as I get more done.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Dutch Vanya on May 08, 2014, 02:30:54 am
That's awesome an awesome start. great work!
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Mod Josie on May 08, 2014, 07:04:54 am
This looks amazing! I really wish that we could have Airfix models of GoI airships now :P.

Who else remembers Airfix? haha
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: ramjamslam on May 08, 2014, 07:40:19 am
Wow.  Looks amazing!  Please keep us updated.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Rainer Zu Fall on May 08, 2014, 07:56:50 am
This is ... phenomenal! I like it.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Spud Nick on May 08, 2014, 08:59:14 am
This looks really good. Try not to ram it into things when you are finished.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Deniper on May 08, 2014, 11:13:56 am
Ya that may be hard to resist, such a habit ya know.

I built a airfix spitfire not too long ago, good basic kits that give you a great satisfaction when a build goes really well.

Been laying out drawings for the lower deck, honestly this is the tricky part coming up. Lots of ways to make it look not quite right.  I've already taken some libertys with certain details and relations...

Oh I figure the scale of this build to be aproximately 1/300.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Deniper on May 09, 2014, 01:00:29 am
Tonight's progress

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/9da00d7b6f6d6197993becbc65cc8a95_zps057b2f8c.jpg)

And here you can see the gun deck is made from grate material.

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/8a5427b76be9d32d90b1b7eae8ac3b40_zpsa5b47508.jpg)
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Spud Nick on May 09, 2014, 01:02:54 am
Make sure you add the scrum bell on the lower deck.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: macmacnick on May 09, 2014, 10:19:50 am
Plants! Don't forget the Plants! Never forget the plants... even though Brittany is so tipsy sitting back there.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Captain Smollett on May 09, 2014, 12:53:08 pm
That's insanely good.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: redria on May 09, 2014, 01:01:48 pm
When can I buy one?

I'm not even joking. I would totally buy a finished pyramidion model. So cool.

What guns do you think you'll mount?
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Deniper on May 09, 2014, 03:29:14 pm
I'm planning on building a gat, carronade, flamer, lt flak, and mine launcher.  The gun mounts on this model are magnetic so I'll be able to swap weapons :) and as I plan on building each ship, I intend to cast the weapons, when I make a goldfish there will be the sculpts for a hwatcha, and heavy flak

Part of the reason for these builds is looking for ways to make and cast the designs in resin. What compromises are required, and how complicated the models would be to build.

So far I have learned a lot.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Richard LeMoon on May 09, 2014, 09:26:59 pm
Now I need to get a 3D printer.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Deniper on May 10, 2014, 02:08:18 am
Tonight's progress.
Subtleties but still some work in.

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/5438ee50eb2411d172f71dbdb0630a9f_zps78e7399b.jpg)

Also have the fuel tanks cut need to finish out the dome noses on those...
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Deniper on May 12, 2014, 05:45:38 pm
Today's progress

Ive attached the lower deck to the upper structure as I needed to insure I had not made a major error.
As it turns out I'm pretty pleased with the scaling of every thing one of the required compromises is the thickness of the main attaching lines  all other rigging that will be done will be made using a method I learned building 1/900 scale sailing ships.

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/6dc67757de48d9ec4ff8e8de1a340fcc_zps8743971b.jpg)

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/59823e002d82ab3de000a31f541f6432_zpsb021e7f6.jpg)

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/9e3b3a94824cf66ceabb58f0ea907826_zpsb5c11cc9.jpg)

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/fcb16f27eeeaaf62e4dc1b5be3de1881_zps4cda783b.jpg)

In truth I need to start painting on this thing as parts are only going to get harder to reach...


See y'all soon!
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Sammy B. T. on May 12, 2014, 09:06:37 pm
Wowza, this is great.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Morblitz on May 12, 2014, 11:06:54 pm
Whoa.

I want one please!

I fully second Redia I am totally up for talking price and shipping :p
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Shinkurex on May 13, 2014, 08:00:15 am
shoot... if you ever think about selling this stuff, I'd consider buyin a squid :))
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Mod Josie on May 13, 2014, 11:56:46 am
This build is going excellently - it is already unmistakable :D

I'd love to have one of these hanging from my ceiling or on a shelf :)
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Deniper on May 13, 2014, 09:01:26 pm
Been painting on this pics below the issue with selling either built models or kits is two fold,
These take a incredible amount of time to make I've logged something like 20 hours on it so far and still have a lot of details to add. Thusly a model like this would be... Prohibitively expensive.

I could make components and cast them. This would reduce the time required to build and finish. But then unless I have the ability to sell a fair number of them (50+) to amortize the cost of moulds, it's still a cost loss issue. The second element that I am considering is the IP issue. A set of models as a hobby project is one thing, an series of garage kits with money in mind is entirely a second thing.

If Muse is willing to discuss the possibility of my company bringing out a set of garage kits under a license I would entertain the possibility. But the builds would be rather different than the above. :)

Anyway pics!

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/15c45fe90d750f7c7ffbf5d5671229c0_zps1534fbe6.jpg)

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/harleygraves/artforartsake/13cc6ecce2ead779b1aed3ad6bf89342_zps3d644958.jpg)
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Deniper on May 20, 2014, 01:50:28 pm
More work on this next week had to set this project aside to concentrate on getting ready for comicpalooza!
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Mill Wilkinson on May 22, 2014, 07:50:29 am
This looks mightily fine! o.o
I was surprised when I read that the gun mounts are magnetic. The ship'll be just as modular as the big brother it is modeled after. :o
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Dev Bubbles on May 22, 2014, 10:45:17 am
Go for it. 
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Coin Operated Girl on June 08, 2014, 06:50:25 am
Wow. Super awesome model ! I'd buy something like that if I saw it in a shop.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Tanya Phenole on June 08, 2014, 11:16:02 pm
I love the hull armor model, can you show a more detailed pic?


Wow. Super awesome model ! I'd buy something like that if I saw it in a shop.


Hey, salute for a Dresden Doll reference ^^


Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: B'Elanna on June 09, 2014, 07:11:14 am
I love the hull armor model, can you show a more detailed pic?


Wow. Super awesome model ! I'd buy something like that if I saw it in a shop.


Hey, salute for a Dresden Doll reference ^^

I flew with her .brag. <3
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Tanya Phenole on June 20, 2014, 02:03:43 am
So, Deniper, any news about the model?
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: shaelyn on July 19, 2014, 12:42:58 pm
holy crap on a cracker this is awesome.  got any updates on it?
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Spud Nick on July 21, 2014, 11:05:22 pm
So, Deniper, any news about the model?


The nose of the model broke when trying to ram the junk off the desk.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: -Mad Maverick- on July 22, 2014, 10:04:48 pm
yup probably needs a ram buff...
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: ramjamslam on July 23, 2014, 06:01:49 am
yup probably needs a ram buff...

Damn Maverick.  I'm always cleaning ur Pyras, now you want me to clean everyone else's too!
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: -Mad Maverick- on July 23, 2014, 04:17:36 pm
I don't know what this means but yes absolutely!
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Deniper on September 24, 2014, 06:07:42 pm
Sorry move from hell took 3 months... We are almost settled again and this is on my work desk. As far as ramming junk off the desk that's a less effective method than starting over. :( 

Anyway update soonish...
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Richard LeMoon on September 24, 2014, 08:19:02 pm
Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: shaelyn on September 25, 2014, 12:40:55 am
Sorry move from hell took 3 months... We are almost settled again and this is on my work desk. As far as ramming junk off the desk that's a less effective method than starting over. :( 

Anyway update soonish...

oh boy, do I feel you.  :(

looking forward to seeing some updates, though.
Title: Re: Pyramidion model.
Post by: Naoura on September 20, 2016, 01:20:09 pm
..... I immediately had thoughts for a Warhammer style tabletop using models like this.

That would be very, very interesting.

And a great way for Muse to branch out, maybe. Possibly just leave it at kits to make collectible stuff, for a little extra in ways of funding.

I know I would love to have a little Goldfish on my bookshelf. It'd be a really cool way to make some extra cash and let the community have their favorite ships in reality.