BLZeebub Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I was cleaning up behind my barn and found this half-buried in the dirt. Was just on the way to throwing it out when I just couldn't. So I washed most of the dirt off, and cut a base from scrap plywood I had, and away I go! I actually have a semi-solid plan. I want to knock this one out fast, first of all, so maybe it'll get done this year (ideally before spring or even March, but I know how things go). I want it to evoke a few things without quite indicating any of them. The Tyrell building from Blade Runner is a big one. The magitek factory from Final Fantasy VI is another. But I also want to maintain that primitive temple look--like a Mayan or Aztek pyramid--which the shape itself lends to. I also want it to appear as though it's either been abandoned or nearly so, and nature has started to retake it. So lots of pipes and vines and gears (see my initial bits pile) and maybe a surprise if I can keep motivated... Let me know what you think! Ha, also noticed my little Narshe cottage in the background--it's nearly complete as far as building. That'll be for another topic though! 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyranger69 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Subtle notes of a Hoth snowspeeder bay there as well....nice haul! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standifer Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) Kinda reminds me of the Endor Bunker, though I can definitely see it being some sort of hanger, for mechs or aircraft. Edited February 3, 2020 by Standifer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inarah Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Jellyranger69 said: Subtle notes of a Hoth snowspeeder bay there as well....nice haul! Yeah, that's what I'm seeing. Some kind of hangar bay and a variety of pieces for a communications array. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZeebub Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 5 hours ago, Jellyranger69 said: Subtle notes of a Hoth snowspeeder bay there as well....nice haul! Yep, saw that too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWulfe Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Oooh, that piece has sooo many possibilities. Looking forward to what you do with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 8 hours ago, Inarah said: Yeah, that's what I'm seeing. Some kind of hangar bay and a variety of pieces for a communications array. The fan shaped piece in the bits pic!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 It has potential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZeebub Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) A little progress. Mainly a zoom-in to see the joints between the metal plates of the structure. I messed with a few tricks to get thin, STRAIGHT lines--dragging a square, round, or triangular file, a hacksaw blade, a jeweler's saw... Ended up using a metal ruler as a guide and an xacto knife--the trick is to drag it ever-so lightly, else the blade will veer off course even with a guide. I've also attached a few pieces at this point--some in the pic. More to come soon! Edited February 4, 2020 by BLZeebub 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 A few old tankturrets/ missile launcher on that roof, maybe a radar dish.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsM Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 .. Hatches/manholes..maybe a handrail.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZeebub Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, LarsM said: .. Hatches/manholes..maybe a handrail.. Definitely those. Been trying to find bits to accommodate those. May end up furbishing them myself. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standifer Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 hours ago, BLZeebub said: Definitely those. Been trying to find bits to accommodate those. May end up furbishing them myself. Styrene is your friend. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inarah Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Handrail: 1/4" hardware cloth welded wire mesh cut into strips might work. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Find model railroad stuff for O scale 1/48 handrails safety cages, etc are all available. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.