The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Creative Engineering => Dioramas => Topic started by: hangarbay94 on June 10, 2009, 02:44:22 AM
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Hi, everyone!
I thought that rather than have a new post every time I have something new to show, this is where I'll come to chill out, take a breather and post images of my progress.
Thanks in advance to anyone who comments on my creations, it is a real privilege to be able to show off what I make, and also thank you for taking an interest in my hobby.
If anyone wants any further information on what I make, how it’s made, or even if you want guidance on how to make your own cool stuff, I am only too happy to help.
Best wishes,
Hangarbay94
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As my first post here, I'd like to show what I've been putting together for my attempt at a Photonovel.
Putting together a Photonovel requires not only putting togeher models and dioramas, but also customising figures, photography, editing and of course story telling (sharp intake of breath!).
For a while now I've been aspiring to get into the genre, but with a business to run and 2 kids to look after, time is at a premium. So, rather than try to make sets out of solid materials (which is time consuming), I've decided to try to put together a system of sets using mountboard, a method I used to create my large Death Star Hangar.
By creating sets in this way, walls, floors and other details can be shifted into varying positions in order to create the illusion of different locations, also the walls and floors can have decals on both sides, again making location changes quick and simple.
After scouring the net for a couple of hours I then had enough images to create both of the sets I'll need for the first act of the novel, which takes place on Coruscent, on the lower levels and on the Azameen Family Base.
The other good thing about this process is that the kids can play with this stuff, they can create their own scenes using their own imagination.
Anyway, without further ado, here are my test shots of my first night work.
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And here is the film studio....
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Nice place you have here, HB94! Those test shots look great! And also, thanks for the offer for your help and guidance. I may take you up on it.
This thread was a good idea.
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So all the surface detailing is *flat*? Where did you come up with the images to use? Did you build removable doors in the walls? I particularly appreciate the last shot, showing how everything was actually set up and arranged. That should be of enormous benefit to me once I get started on this type of project!
I'd love a more detailed tutorial of how you go about building your walls and then your sets - you know, where you get images, how you manipulate them, what you print them out on, what sort of arrangements you make for holding the walls upright, and so on.
I'd seen your flickr with the other sci-fi base, so I knew you had a good grasp on utilizing 2D...but I had to go back to the first pic in this thread when I realized you'd used *stickers*!! I didn't realize the detail was all FLAT!
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Doc,
Without trying to sound too smug, putting this stuff together really is child's play. The hardest part is knowing enough about Photoshop Elements to be able to cut and paste images onto one another and to alter their sizes. I've been using Photoshop for some time, and if you want to get into making this stuff, then you may need to get a tutorial. The real beauty is, is that once you've mastered it, you can really have some fun. The stuff shown above literally took me a nights work.
To start with I used Niub Niub's decal sheets as a template, everything I do conformes to his sizes, that way I know it will all be to scale. I use one template and simple pate my images onto that template size.
Materials wise all you need is a cutting board, some mount board (thick card), a good craft knife, a pair of scissors, a pack of "one sticker per page" A4 sticky labels and enough ink in your printer (ink represents the highest production cost, so make each sticker count).
When I am looking for images I use Google Image Finder. If you go to Google http://www.google.co.uk/ig?hl=en (http://www.google.co.uk/ig?hl=en) on the top left corner you'll see some tabs (WEB, IMAGES, VIDEO, MAPS, NEWS etc, etc) select image, then enter your search requirements. A page of images will pop up, and you have the oiption to see a selected image in full size, just save the images by right mouse click (Save Image As) to your desktop or on your hard drive and there you have it your own image library.
It helps if you type in the right search requirements. I usually enter in specifics like "Imperial Cruiser, or Death Star, alternatively I enter in variables like "Scifi wall texture" or "Hangar bay interior", you'll be surprised what comes up.
If you want my decals here they are...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30029551@N06/sets/72157619465883345/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30029551@N06/sets/72157619465883345/)
I will add more as I make them.
Also here is a link to an earlier tutorial I put together for my Star Base project. I used a similar tecnique, except with Mount Board it's much simpler. http://www.flickr.com/photos/30029551@N06/sets/72157614287992670/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30029551@N06/sets/72157614287992670/)
Have Fun!!!
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I just stumbled upon this thread over at Star Destroyer.net, you have to check out the Digital hangar bay images, they are perfect for editing.
https://bbs.stardestroyer.net/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=124353&start=75 (https://bbs.stardestroyer.net/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=124353&start=75)
Jx
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Nice links, HB94! Thanks for sharing em with us.
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Yeah, good links! I was afraid you were going to use the dreaded P-word! (photoshop) I pretty much suck at stuff like that. If I end up making "flats," I'm sure I'll be using someone else's design and just printing them out as-is onto the sticker pages.
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Doc,
Yes, If yov'e never used Photoshop it can be daunting. No worries, if you want me to make you decals I will do so, you just need to let me know what scene you want to create. Once you've got the decals, the rest should be easy for you.
J
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Segnett and I have been wanting to do this for quite some time, I think we just need a little kickstart.
Does this board have "group challenges" Since we all seem pretty interested in the dio story/photonovel idea/process, maybe we could all start one at the same time.
HB, have you considered mounting bitz to the mounting board, to bring out some 3d elements?
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Narce, I prolly will for my own purposes. I think Jules wants his as flat as possible for storage purposes and bitz will screw that up fast.
Jules, once I actually know what all I want on flats, youbetcha I'll give ya a shout! The very first thing I can think of would be floors - ships, cargo-bays, buildings, whatever. I'm going to look into some RPG terrain for textured/detailed floors to see what's been done already that I can use. A variety of doors is another thing I know I'll be needing - everything from light-duty interior doors up to airlock/pressure doors.
Primarily, I'll be working on turning the Fixer stories into illustrated stories or photonovels, so as I reread/rework the stories, I'll be making notes on backdrops/sets that pop into my mind and I'll harass you from there. ;D
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Segnett and I have been wanting to do this for quite some time, I think we just need a little kickstart.
Does this board have "group challenges" Since we all seem pretty interested in the dio story/photonovel idea/process, maybe we could all start one at the same time.
HB, have you considered mounting bitz to the mounting board, to bring out some 3d elements?
Narceron,
In answer to your question, I have been considering adding detail to the mount board, but rather than bits stuck on, I'll probably do sunken sections, that way I can still re-use everything.
Another question I keep askigng myself is "how far do I want to go with this?" because apart from the set building, I need the figures etc etc, I need to drawer the line somewhere. Righ now I'm satisfied that I can create the sets at relatively low cost, and get them made fast. My priority now is to focus on the story, get that written and then continue to make the sets.
Doc,
Putting the stuff together for you should be no problem, if you supply me with images of what you are trying to achieve, then I should be able to design something suitable.
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Willdo. Thankee.
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Willdo. Thankee.
No, Thankoo...
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Impressive, most impressive ! ;D
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where are you based 94?
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where are you based 94?
I am currently based in the U.K, I am curious as to why you asked, am I in trouble?
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Nice score HB!! And your photo skills are amazing.
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Score!! ;D
Love the guy on his back, checking underneath. Can't be too careful with these Imperial surplus vehicles!
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Once again, I love the concept here. I must say I haven't see anytihng yet that you do not excell in. I wish I had your photo editing skills among others. Awesome idea and I am eagerly anticipating how this turns out. I really liked that new transport too. Can't wait to see how that turns out too.
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great stuff. you have me waiting for more.
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This looks great! Love the photos! :D
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Nice shots and paint work on "Bessie" I like the leds. I bid on one of these, this weekend but missed out on it.
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Hello all,
I'm a long time lurker but first time poster. Dang though, I had to get me an account when I saw someone take apart the old Imperial Troop Transport. See a couple months ago I had this grand idea to fix the sound effects on my old one. The buttons actually produced sound; it was just that the phrases didn't necessarily correspond to the right button, and they were random. Well my grand idea fell flat and now it doesn't work at all. Heck , I think it would work if I could put the thing back together right.
Hangar Bay 94, did you do a better job noting placement of parts within the sound effects device when you took it apart?
If not, no big deal. Just thought I'd ask. Thanks.
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Welcome to the Shipyards, B.R. Steel!!
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B.R Steel,
I'm glad my post got you involved, I fully understand why though, the Imperial Troop Transport is a unique piece of Star Wars Toy history.
In answer to your question I had no luck in repairing the sound module, but I did manage to re-use the battery pack and switch unit for the LED lighting I installed.
The other thing I learned is that this baby is a hard thing to customise, any colour other than grey or black looks odd. I intend on returning the vehicle to an imperial transport for later use in my novel.
All the best,
Hangarbay.
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Sweet work, Jules!!
Welcome, Steel!
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Thanks for the welcomes all!
Yeah, I figured as much on the sound device. Maybe I can get in contact with some old Kenner designer who knows the ins and outs of this old vehicle. (Yeah right...huh?)
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This is an exclusive...
These are my first production imags from my forthcoming photonovel, I've finished off the story and have build the first couple of sets. Here are some stills from the first scene of the project.
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Very nice work, HB! The lighting in those shots is perfect. I will put that on the FP, tonight if no one beats me to it.
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that is so rad.
Its also rad that I have almost that exact figure, well, I headswapped him, but gave him the coat. Its an awesome combo, yes?
Your dio looks amazing, I really have to read how you do that sometime, have you considered selling them?
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Your dio looks amazing, I really have to read how you do that sometime, have you considered selling them?
Thanks for your comment,
I would't want to profit from my hobbie, I'd rather just publish the decal sheets once I've finished the novel.
Jules
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Very cool, I love your attention to detail. I can't wait to see more
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Your dio looks amazing, I really have to read how you do that sometime, have you considered selling them?
Thanks for your comment,
I would't want to profit from my hobbie, I'd rather just publish the decal sheets once I've finished the novel.
Jules
no, no, no, you want to profit from a hobby, that will lead to you buying more toys, :)
But if it makes you feel better, when you are all done, Segnett and I would love to trade you for some of those panels, since its doubtful we have the printer or the patience to mount them correctly, give it some thought.
Can't wait to see the dio.
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Narceron, it would be a pleasure!
Just to give you an update, I was going to build a couple of cockpit sets today and as I was trying to design them I though I'd try using photoshop instead, afer all Geroge Lucas didn't build huge sets for the last 3 movies, he just used blue screen, so why can't I. Here is a taster of what I managed...
This is an image of a cockpit I downloaded:
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This is the image after It's been Hangarbay'd
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Here's a screen capture image from Ep 1
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And here it is after I'd got my grubby hands on it...
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Still a long way to go, but I'm getting there....
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Simply amazing!, that's all I can say!
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You are a wizard.
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man, that is beyond sweet.
I am always amazed by the editing that can be done, its just like magic.
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Thanks guys..I gather by your replies that you approve!
I will press on then.
Still to do. (this will give you an idea of what to expect in the novel) I've not posted this anywhere else!
Interior hangar of Action VI Transport set
Coruscent Underworld set
Jedi Temple set
A******n B**e (Final Scene, I'm keeping that a secret)
Photoshop set pieces.
Chase through Coruscent
Escape from Corsucent
I guess I've got about 4 weeks work to do before I have all of the images I need.
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This is just AWESOME!! Will be watching this closely!
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My cover logo is complete...
Another new image for you...
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I found this image on the net, it is the most breathtaking painting of Coruscant I've ever seen (over 4000 pixels wide) Your curser should turn into a magnifying glass when it moves over the image, so zoom in and drool.
http://iberarquitectura.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/coruscantpanorama1.jpg (http://iberarquitectura.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/coruscantpanorama1.jpg)
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What I've always been curious about, we like to imagine clouds on coruscant, but would they really have any weather with the entire planet being one city? I mean, are their trees or water or whatever?
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Try looking here...you'll find all of the answers to your questions and more... ;D
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Talk:Coruscant (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Talk:Coruscant)
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I needed Bail Organa's Corusant speeder a for my novel, so I did a custom paint job on an old Anakin Speeder.
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That is one sweet looking ride, HB! I love it!!
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Very nice indeed!
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Where's that "we're not worthy" emo when ya NEEEEED it??!?? I'm stunned. Brendan is amazed. Collectively, we are in awe. Incredible work with the blue-screening. Should I assume the cockpit scenes are coming from inside the ITT?
Sign us up for copies of the Action VI interior. That should work just fine for a Ghtroc freighter interior. ;D Yeah, I'll be building flats, for sure. I can see the seedy underworld/backalley sets, cargo bays, and hanger bays being used quite a bit. Some other walls I'd love to see you do - once you have time, that is! - are shop interiors (esp. a small tapcafe and a place that handles droid sales & repairs) and control panels (esp. the small ones like sit-down video games that you see in the "pit" area of the Star Destroyers).
Oh, and if you could just copy the part of your brain that interacts with Photoshop and send it this way, I won;t ask for anything else... ;D
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Dudes!
I've been putting shots together, and this is one of my faves...I'd love to be flying that thing, can you imagine the thrill?
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and here is a story board for one of the chase scenes:
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Thanks guys for all of your encouragement.
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Very nice shot there, HB! I may throw that one up on the front Page, later on today, if that's ok.
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Be my guest...
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Your chase will involve a GUNSHIP??!?? GO JULES!!!!! we luvs our gunships...
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I have a gunship, I was gonna try and hawk it to clonehead . . .
Hey Seg, you're a photoshop guy, snap some green screens for this guy
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I have a gunship, I was gonna try and hawk it to clonehead . . .
Hey Seg, you're a photoshop guy, snap some green screens for this guy
I have been waiting for that hawking.........
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Very cool! I'm liking what I see so far!
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I have a gunship, I was gonna try and hawk it to clonehead . . .
Hey Seg, you're a photoshop guy, snap some green screens for this guy
Guys, I don't have a gunship and I could really do with some images of a Gunship that match the shots shown on my storyboard. Ideally the images need to be shot outside with the sun at the correct angles.
I found images of this beauty on the net, it makes my customs look like crap...
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3662647614_af1cc10b69_o.jpg)
If anyone can post images I'd be really greatful.
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Wow! Now that's how to customize a gunship! Where did those shots come from?
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Wow! Now that's how to customize a gunship! Where did those shots come from?
Dude, before you follow this link, ensure you have a large nappy on and a very stiff drink on hand, this guy makes stuff that puts everything else to shame...
WARNING!!!! http://www.owenscustoms.com/ (http://www.owenscustoms.com/)
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Looks like this project is coming along nicely too. I like that new speeder.
That gunship sure is sweet with the mods on it.
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i have seen these pics before and agree that gunship is sweet!
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Guys, I don't have a gunship and I could really do with some images of a Gunship that match the shots shown on my storyboard. Ideally the images need to be shot outside with the sun at the correct angles.
If anyone can post images I'd be really greatful.
No promises, but I can try - I'm no pro model photographer. What kind of background are you wanting? (I'm assuming you'll be wanting to bluescreen it, after all.) I'll see what I can do later this week, as I *really* need to finish up my sniper team muy pronto. I have the "Lucky Lekku" and the "flying mouth" gunships - which would you prefer? I also assume you want pretty much just the gunship in the shot, as near to filling the screen as possible? Do you want troops in the bay or an empty bay? Cargo doors open or closed?
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Doc,
Images come out far better if they are taken outside with the sun at the correct angles, that way I don't need to rely on filters too much in the editing process and the light looks more realistic.
In terms of background, don't worry about blue screen, if you take good enough images I can cut the image of the ship out without a problem. If the weather is good where you are just take the shots at sunset.
Jules
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Why don't use CGI software ?
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Why don't use CGI software ?
I'd love to be able to use CGI software but I've never used it before. Plus the effects look more "real" if I use iimages of real vehicles.
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CGI for background only, with some ships flying truth the sky (example)...
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Good weather is relative, I guess. We've been something like 4 weeks with no rain, so photography-wise I guess its good weather. I'll see what I can get for ya later this week.
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CGI for background only, with some ships flying truth the sky (example)...
Oh yea, there will be plenty of that...you'll have to wait a little longer though...
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naturally, a front moved in and today we have solid overcast with occasional light rain - not quite Scottish-style. ;D
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MOVIE TRAILER ON-LINE --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQLahQwQZd8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQLahQwQZd8)
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Wow. Guy you have skills. What an awesome teaser. I love it. Front page bound.
Update: Sorry it took me a few minutes to get the video loaded correctly HB94, that was actually my first video embed. I have er worked out now. Still awesome video, daggone I wish I had your photoshop and video editing skills.
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Tamer, that's so cool having the vid on your front page, thanks!
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Tamer, that's so cool having the vid on your front page, thanks!
You are quite welcome, I look forward to more front page additions like this!
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I've had a bit too much time on my hands lately, but its the calm before the storm, I've got a large contract cming up so I'm trying to et Darkchild finished before all hell breaks loose...
Here is my favourite image of the day, Hell, Photoshop rocks, can you imagine if I'd made a diorama that big just for one image?
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3674801563_a5051aeec7_b.jpg)
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If I could do that, I would never leave the house, HB.
Nice image!
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Yeah, I am jealous of your photoshop skills.
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Yepper, I would love to have shop skills like that. Another awesome photo.
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Jules, I doubt these are very close to what you need - I think I got the flight angles reversed, as I shot outside without printing out the storyboard. Let me know what I can and should change to get the shots to where they are useable.
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/gunship/017.jpg)
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Forgot the board would resize them. I think you can go straight to the album for the full-sized monsters...
http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/gunship/ (http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/gunship/)
ETA: oooooookay, I think maybe Photobucket is resizing them. But that should at least be enough for ya to guide me a bit in what I can do better.
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Doc, you beat me to it. If you are needing pics of another style of gunship as well, HB, I can certainly help with that.
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Doc,
PERFECT!, the shot from the front will look great and the lighting is just right.
I'm working on the chase scene this weekend, so hopefully I'll be able to use all of your images.
Thanks!
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SWEET!!! Well, I left the pilots in the cockpit just in case you need some more shots, so let me know if you do. Them boys is ready to fly at a moment's notice...
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no mention of ISY in the teaser, eh?
I see how you are. . we are just the fling? :)
Its so rad that you even did a teaser, I gotta say, I've very interested to see how this all works out.
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im a relative newbie to photo novels but i must admit im champing at the bit to see this one!
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no mention of ISY in the teaser, eh?
I see how you are. . we are just the fling? :)
Its so rad that you even did a teaser, I gotta say, I've very interested to see how this all works out.
Narceron,
You are right, I am naughty. I will amend the situation as soon as the Pre-launch trailer is released.
My apologies....
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naughty, but with a copious amount of talent. . . so it evens out, :)
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Ok, lots going on in my head as I am writing all of the detail into DC act 2...
I've been taking pictures and it's coming together necely after a pretty worrying start, I had a bit of writers block.....
I've worked on a few images and this is one shot I've been dying to include, I've also done a trailer (I love putting stuf like this together).
Here you are folks...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3704021054_c845c11561_b.jpg)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmhDq7c8-xE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmhDq7c8-xE)
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Awesome stuff as usual! I am just amazed with this novel. I love the storyline, but the effects on this are over the top. Thank you for sharing it with us. Ofcourse I had to put this on the front page!
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Nice pic, Jules - I can understand why you'd be dying to use it!
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Doc, saw this and thought of you:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3709443001_3a8f3383a0_b.jpg) It'll go well with the shots you took for me...
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Very impressive, Jules!
Where did the gunpod images come from?
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Awesomeness!!
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Very impressive, Jules!
Where did the gunpod images come from?
Clonehead, I can't take any credit for that image, apart from altering the colour of the backdrop to suit my story's time of day. As part of my novel I'm having to trawl the net for images, and I just stumbled on this one.
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very nice pic though....
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That is a sweet pic, I love the pods on that gunship. I know one thing, it is hard to tell your images are photoshopped! Extremely realistic from a SW sense.
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Ok, I'm determined to get this novel finished in time for when my business get's really busy.
I've been putting together some really beautiful images and I'm upping the pace in the next act so hold tight.....This is just a taster..
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/3715271174_74eeb7f8dd_b.jpg)
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Boy that image is sweet. That imperial troop transport sure did turn out nice!
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another sweet pic, HB! I am ready for the next installment.
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so am i!(after ive given my kecks a bit of a scrub that is..)
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Good Lord!!! Give the lad a break!! He's got sleep to catch up on... missed meals to eat... that sort of thing.
But yeah - I bet the next one will be even better.
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Ahh, thanks Doc, I didn't know you cared!!!
There is going to be a longer gap leading up to the next part mainly because I have some new characters that are being created by a famous customiser I wonder who it is? ;)
ALso I've been roped in to starting a "Beaver Pack" (No it's not something rude) it's the mini version of the Cub Scouts, so I've got lots of homework to do..plus I've just landed a huge contract for my business www.julianmaurice.com (http://www.julianmaurice.com) so all the fun I've been having, due to things being quiet, is about to end.
I'm going to take my time and create a much longer story next time, so it will be worth the wait.
Jules
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Good luck running your pack.
I'm scoutmastering a Troop consisting of two Patrols (Zambesi and Victoria) and I know how time-consuming your job is.
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Well that was pretty daggone neat to see what your jobs looked like. Man, those are some nice interior remakes! I am making sure I don't let my wife see em! No offense.
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Commander_Kurgan, it's great to see that I'm in with good company here!
Tamer, thanks for the compliment! if you need any interior design or property refurbishment advice you know where to come...PM's only though, let's not make this post into "Hangarbay's Home Improvement Forum"...
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You know, I didn't wanna be a boyscout, but a beaver scout, somehow, I could handle that.
fett
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Yes, very funny Narceron, I hadn't thought of that!
This evening I went to visit a "Beaver Colony"....
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Yes, very funny Narceron, I hadn't thought of that!
This evening I went to visit a "Beaver Colony"....
LOL times ten.
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I just reread your post, it sucks when work gets in the way of play, :)
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Time for Jules' weekly update...
Here's what i've been playing with while I've been away.
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SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!! Love the upgunned mini-rigs! And the posing on the chick in the last pic? Priceless!
But...I can't believe you did that to those two hapless Vehicle Maintenance Energizers!!! Those poor babies...
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Super cool, Jules! I love it!
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wickedly awesome mate and...awesomely wicked!
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Very nice. I like it.
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Wow! Great job, man.
Hey, I didn't know that my Jenna Gant had an evil twin sister...
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Thanks guys!
Doc, I love mini rigs, you can pick them up so cheap and they are so easy to update, I'm glad you liked the upgrades.
I'm looking forward to seeing how the customs are getting along!
Jules
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Wow! Great job, man.
Hey, I didn't know that my Jenna Gant had an evil twin sister...
I thought the same thing Commander. That head is an awesome custom head to use on SW figures. Kinda like the Joe gal heads.
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Just one word : Woowww
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Ok then folks, onto the next set for the Novel...
This time it's Lord Tyranus's Holocron Chamber. Basically it's just Niub Niub's decals turned red.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/3763904974_6022e683ce_b.jpg)
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Oh yeah, bring on that third act!
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Yep, I am ready. Looks good!
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Very nice indeed.
Excellent work all around.
I know I am really looking forward to your next installment and hoping the story goes on for a long time.
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Thanks D.R.S,
I've been really working hard on the next part as the story really starts to kick off. I want to bring in a few surprises and an element of suspense. Focusing on the writing is really hard, so last night I took a break and put together my first image for the set.
I'm going to try not to show too much stuff from the naxt part, just some customs etc as I want to keep the story under wraps.
As this is fast becoming my favourite SW site, I thought I'd post my WIP on the novel here. You won't see these images anywhere else until the story nears completion.
Here is the image:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/3765521378_42c3e1d8b6_b.jpg)
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Hey thanks Jules! It is nice to hear those things about our little Star Wars home.
Wow, that image is awesome. Hey Jules, I would love to see a new Star Wars TV series based of this photonovel. You need to be making shows for Lucasfilm!
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Hear hear!!
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Tamer, that is such a fantastic comment, thanks so much.
I will try not to dissppoint.
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Can you DIG IT! my brothers?
DC Pt3 is going to be DARRRKKK...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3772354206_1634976ff1_b.jpg)
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Looking good there!
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Ooooo, he looks evil!
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looks like the mother-in-law >:D
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looks like the mother-in-law >:D
LOL. Where I could go with that one myself!
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I am overwhelmed...I seem to be a Seargent! I like the sound of that...
Hi folks, I've been very busy workwise so I haven't been able to devote as much time as I'd like into having fun (Know what I mean?)
As I'm waiting for some customs to arrive I've been shooting the Novel using the materilas and figures I already have.
Also "C.G.I." guy Ron is designing a couple of new Early Imperial ships for some of the new characters, which I'm really excited about. As far as the story is concerned I've been looking beyond the next chapter and planning the two after that, just rough ideas, but it's evolving very nicely.
Here is a nice piece of eye candy for you. It is one of the images for the Underworld Chapter...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3791667659_b89fe88f6f_b.jpg)
Oh, and a huge shout goes out to "The Doc" who is working tirelessly to produce some amazing customs...
Thanks for listening!
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And thanks for the teaser. looks great, and its been worth the wait.
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looks good to me.
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Love the underworld shots!
That one on the left is killer!
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Here's where I hang out on my night's off.....Oh and that's my ride out front...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3794135066_41b0225f5f_b.jpg)
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Looks like a rough crowd in there. I really like your ride, though.
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That is a nice ride.
And I like the Gamorrean bouncer.
Looks to be a rough club.
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Here's where I hang out on my night's off.....Oh and that's my ride out front...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3794135066_41b0225f5f_b.jpg)
where did the treads go, man?
I loved the vehicle when I was younger, the color was off, but you sure fixed that.
that is the paralyzer/sonic boom tank, right?
Looks great if it is, :)
(http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/91/paralyzer/paralyzer_box.jpg)
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Yep you got it! I found it on e-bay as a damaged item so it cost me a few pence, great scene filler.
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Here's a picture of the inside..
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3794137971_a92e46fa40_b.jpg)
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Once again very nice. I love your new ride. It is amazing how a few simple alterations and paint apps can make a Joe vehicle look like a SW one.
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Cheers Tamer...
I've noticed that it's a bit quiet on the creative engineering front, so I thought I'd add some more images that could hopefully inspire.
I have to thank Doc Outlands again as his work with Polityrene gave me the idea for this set, it's amazing what you can do with bits and pieces you find lying around, and the best thing is that it takes hardly any time at all to put together an interesting diorama.
The only new pieces I needed for this diorama were the 2 sections of polistyrene which I sealed with an acrylic lacquer and painted with an airbrush. The bar is a long girder piece I made up as a set filler, there is another filler piece and the floor which I use for loads of other sets, which also used to be the Death Star floor from an old diorama. I printed off some decals using textures I'd created previously and stuck them to the Polistyrene pieces, this adds to the depth of field when photographing a scene.
Using close up camera techniques blurs out the background, hiding any imperfections, leaving suggestions of what lies beyond the focal point.
Here are some more images of the set.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3797796818_673fb2ce68_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3797796460_2ca4c6814b_b.jpg)
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WOW!! Heh, I'm going to return the love once I finally get my laser printer set up where I can use it to print off stickers and do some Hangerbay 94-style set-pieces. ;D
That looks GREAT, Jules!
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Awesome stuff as usual Jules. Wow, the images you make sure do make me want to see more of Darkchild and just more photonovel type shots in general.
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very cool. Are you going to keep all these scenes for your shelf when you are finished?
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Awsome, Jules! I love your lighting in those shots!
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am seriously lovin this photonovel mate !
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Anxiously awaiting the next installment.
VERY anxiously....
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Don;t ride him too hard - he's waiting on ME! Finishing up two heads over the weekend to get heading across the pond so the story can get moving again.
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very cool. Are you going to keep all these scenes for your shelf when you are finished?
I'll tell you what, I might run a competition and have the Club54 set as a prize...
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Now THAT would be something.
I really like the look of this project, and it really has been worth the wait so far.
And that is alright because too much at once, and what is there to look forward to later?
Great work, and nice to see some collaboration going on.
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That would be a sweet prize indeed.
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Wow, now that would be an awesome competition. Cmon Doc, finish up those figs, we are all in agony waiting for that next installment.
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Guys I am touched by your support.
From feedback, I'm making a couple of changes, the first is that the next chapter is going to be a lot longer than the last two, I've also had some people saying that they feel that the talk bubbles take away semthing from the images, but as I like the comic book concept I'm trying to enlarge the images and reduce the size of the talk bubbles, that should be a good compromise.
Th next part will also be featuring more locations, a space battle scene and 2 fight/gun battle scenes and I'll be introducing a host of new characters. So far I've done all of the writing, built 4 out of the 8 sets (perhaps I'll do more blue screen stuff) and have created some customs (I've posibly got 2 more custom characters to make). At a push I'm about 8 weeks away from completion (that's if I get my customs from Doc within the next couple of weeks). I'm feeling a lot more confident about my abilities to put into pictures what I see in my mind, but the next chapter will involve some pretty detailed and time consuming set pieces so plase bare with me.
All of this work has kept me from seeing other peoples work so I apologise if I've not been as active in posting elsewhere, which is very regretful, especically as I love reading comments on my own posts.
I'll keep you guys up to date on developments with images and stuff, in the meantime, thanks for all of the Love!!!
Tamer, PM on it's way re the set giveaway.
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PM recieved and repsonded to Jules. And I do not agree that the comic bubbles take it away. I like the look and do not think it detracts from the image in the least. course that just my opinion and I know everyone has one.
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Jules, I think it's just that your images look so good that everyone wants to see every little detail in them. Kind of like me wanting to see a movie in widescren format instead of pan and scan on a tv.
Let's face it buddy, your photo novels are the most polished and best presented ones out there in my opinion.
Keep up the great work!
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Thanks guys, I guess it's just a case of "can't please all of the people all of the time".
Anyhow as it seems that poeple seem to like my photography, here are some stock images from the last two acts, this should please everyone!.
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Thranta Sunset
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"Good Luck Buddy"
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"Opening hangar bay doors!""
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Closing In...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3803947647_f75d5d3a1e_o.jpg)
"Weapons free...He's mine!"
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3804764136_98acf9d05b_b.jpg)
Champoinne Dockyards
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/3804760106_a6a34e438d_b.jpg)
Entering the Thranta's engine room
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Soul Searching
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/3804911092_9e94f993aa_b.jpg)
Bessie leaving the Thranta
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/3804910362_1ef66b8d20_b.jpg)
Bessie launching drones
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3804913014_b90518234f_b.jpg)
"Let's go!"
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That sunset shot is sweet, but I love that dockyards shot. I am kinda biased though.
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Hi, Ijust thought I'd make a little video just to show you where I am coming from and what I am getting up to!
See it here:
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More mouth watering shots, Jules!! Just intense, my man! I will catch that video when I get a chance.
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Came up for air and a stretch from the paint-bench and saw the puter had finished loading the vid, so I gave it a watch. Fantastic!
Ha - with Tamer, Wraith, and now Jules shooting vids, perhaps we should start "This Old Death Star"? ;D
Quick update - fig#1 is done except for a head, sitting off as sealer dries on a touchup and hands. Fig#2 is waiting on those replacement hips to dry for final sealing so it can move on to assembly. The heads are still underway, but they both have eyes now. Next up is the hair basecoat, followed by the "aging wash" to put some gray *in.* The belt and saber seem to be a smashing success. I need to trim the mounting stud off the hilt, but that's a matter of a few seconds after the superglue dries on the hanging-ring.
Painting the replacement hips went *very* well - by now, the new technique I started out with has become quite familiar and things went smooth and fast. Big thumbs-up there.
I also see I need more paint-brushes of any given size so I don't encounter "brush fatigue" as often.
So, depending on how quickly the sealer dries, the lads will be heading to their new home shortly and get put straight to work!
Ok, back into production...
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Ok Doc,
I'm going to be finishing off the last sets in preparation.
All the best,
Jules
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Fantastic! What a great video. Very informative and we really appreciate the shout out to the Yards Jules. I don't know what we did to get in your good graces, but your support is so much appreciated. Awesome video, man I love those sets. I wondered what type of camera you used too.
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great video.
hard to believe the pieces that make up each shot, and what goes into each background. makes my head hurt...
and thank you for the pre-wordbubble pics. just breath taking.
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The first fig is D.O.N.E. barring any strange surprises. The head went to the paint-rack about 2am for a sealing coat. Head #2 will be finished up after breakfast (which is late, since I went to bed late) and sealed. The arms and legs got assembled last night - I believe the arms need *minor* touchups and resealing, which will be done alongside the head. The saber hook and hanger turned out quite nice - can't wait to see how it looks on the assembled figure.
I'll have a pic of Fig#1 posted in my Gallery after breakfast.
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Fantastic! What a great video. Very informative and we really appreciate the shout out to the Yards Jules. I don't know what we did to get in your good graces, but your support is so much appreciated. Awesome video, man I love those sets. I wondered what type of camera you used too.
ADMIN, I think WraithNine summed it up on his video, you guys are really great, this site has a tight little community and you guys always comment on my posts. Without such support I really wouldn't be doing this stuff so I'm just showing my appreciation.
You guys do a fantastic job in providing us sad old Star Wars geeks with a wonderful place to hang out.
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LMAO ;D
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That's because we're *all* a bunch of "sad old Star Wars geeks"!! Only, hanging out together in a group, we forget how sad it is to be this old and this geeky!!
(my children watch the roadsides for styro bits now... much to their mother's dismay!! no sadness here! ;D)
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LOL!!!!
Hey! I like being an old star wars geek!
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might attempt a dio myself all i need now is R1-G4 and the treadwell droid as i have an idea....
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might attempt a dio myself all i need now is R1-G4 and the treadwell droid as i have an idea....
Wraith, that really would be something! love your customs, they'd look soooo cool in a dio...
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Ok as it looks like Doc is getting the customs ready to ship, I'm notching up a gear in preparation. This evening I've been planning how some of the chase scenes will look, here is my first attempt...I think it's going to set the scene for some really great images, only thing is, I'm setting myself one hell of a high bar to jump over...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3809152803_43bc6c0470_b.jpg)
(that's Doc Outlands' Republic Gunship firing on poor old Bessie....)
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Love that shot, Jules! I wanna see Jay's dio, also.
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Fantastic! What a great video. Very informative and we really appreciate the shout out to the Yards Jules. I don't know what we did to get in your good graces, but your support is so much appreciated. Awesome video, man I love those sets. I wondered what type of camera you used too.
ADMIN, I think WraithNine summed it up on his video, you guys are really great, this site has a tight little community and you guys always comment on my posts. Without such support I really wouldn't be doing this stuff so I'm just showing my appreciation.
You guys do a fantastic job in providing us sad old Star Wars geeks with a wonderful place to hang out.
You know, when somebody is doing a great job, it is only just to let him know that his efforts are appreciated and liked.
I am getting a lot of inspiration from this community (please note that I'm not calling it a "forum") and I've met a lot of genuinely friendly, helpful people here. Being a sad old Star Wars geek is good fun here.
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nice shot Jules.
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jules ive put your channel on my quick links (hopefully you'll get the attention on youtube that your dios deserve....now i can just get r1bb1t and doc on.....
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Wraith,
You have a lot of clout on the forums so your support is really very much appreciated.
By the way I've just started a new UTube channel under the Hangarbay94 name, so here is a link to it:
http://www.youtube.com/user/hangarbay94
I'll be posting all new vids there plus re locating the old ones.
Ta ta for now!
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let us know when you upload a new video and we will feature it on the front page Jules.
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Well here it is folks... Teaser trailer for Act 3.
It's still about 8 weeks or so away, but the trailer will give you an idea of how Dark and Film Noir it's going to be. This act will see the crew of the Thranta finally leave Coruscant for the vast expance of Space.
keep it here folks...
teaser here: http://www.youtube.com/user/hangarbay94#play/all/uploads-all/0/d_8MVJwdROs
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I will leave this off the front page per your last post to leave it here until you give me the ok to fp it. Awesome trailer, my little gal even loved it. This is the smiley she picked to describe it. xwing
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Jules, I saw your Youtube video on your 'behind the scenes' work, 'Inside the Hangar Bay', and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
You never cease to amaze me. Excellent video.
I look forward to more from you.
Barry
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R1,
great to see you here. Thanks for your comment and I'm sorry I've not been so active in looking at your work. Last thing I checked out was a post entitled R1bb1t takes a shower or something along those words, plus I keep seeing your legendry house sized dioramas popping up here and there...I still can't get over how mad it is!
Speak soon
J
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Doc, once again you have helped me without knowing it...
You posted a comment somewhere about shoving figures in a microwave for 2 minutes to soften them up, well that was just the info I needed to get me going.
Last night I had a bit of a mess around with some figures as I needed to create a gang for the novel. Here they are..."The Gutter Firm"
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3814528072_bce6c38aca_b.jpg)
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Oh yeah, I like the looks of that group.
I'm surprised that one of em isn't weilding a baseball bat.
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Just the type of backstreet thugs you expect to see in the lower levels of Coruscant.
Cool stuff!
PS: I'm planning a custom of Captain Jaller Obrim, Coruscant Security Forces. "Freeze scumbag or name your beneficiary..."
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Commander, I've just popped over to your Customs post....Love the 175th Special Operations Group, I especially like your dry brushing technique, you seem to have nailed the weathered look..not too much, not too little.
I've posted a comment there also!
Thanks for keeping an eye on me!
Big Hug... ;D
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Good stuff!! I'm tellin' ya, I can see at least half a dozen shivs, 4 or 5 holdout blasters, and a couple of saps in there. And a security toolkit or two...
Those jokers look like business. BAD business.
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Major downer...I was just about to send in my images to Hasbro when I read the T & C's, it's only open to people who live in the U.S.... :-[
It's just as well, I wouldn't want to deprive you yanks of your prize...
As I got the images ready, here they are....
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3817803812_4933c3faf9_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3816997917_268a827b6e_b.jpg)
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I'm thinking I might do a quick "Inside the Hangarbay" vid of the platform, showing how it's all put together...
Once again, thanks for watching folks!
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Shab, this is NICE!
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Oh no! Say it isn't so! I didn't read or remember that part. That just downright stinks. This is perhaps to most awesome platform I have seen. What a daggone shame.
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Tamer,
I can just picture you in your Pine "Chamber of Coolness"! great Vid BTW.
J
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Jules, that is a bum deal. From my international sales I know how many hasbro fans there are outside of the us.
I figure that your platform would me a shoe-in but I am releaved somewhat to be free of a major competitor in this competition.
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I know one thing. Jules for sure would have been in the top running if he could have entered his. Yeah, I plan on turning my pine chamber more and more Star Wars the more winters I get to work on it.
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If you had Jule's platform you would make a special place for it in the basement, right Tamer?
Those pics are just stunning, Jules.
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thats hot!
thats what the young people say, right?
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No, I think "Groovy" is tha latest thing right now old timer!
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Its been a great few days on this site, Psyclone has personally destroyed my confidence, but I must dust myself off and press on with my mission...
My friend over in Canada Ron2k3 has been putting together a CGI ship for Commodore Vasq, this is a completely new ship design in the Star Wars Universe, made especially for the Novel.
The story goes that it was originally designed as a T-wing Assault Carrier, but was rejected for the Venitor All Purpose Destroyer. Vasq commendeered the only prototype and has converted it to his personal specification. When this baby turns up, be afraid....very afraid.
At the moment the ship is going through it's final design phase, I've added the hull detailing which Ron will CGI on for me.
I hope you like...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/3827091734_4be1a98a76_o.jpg)
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It looks like a flying Death Star Gunner's helmet - which makes it look very Imperial. Very cool ship!
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It looks like a flying Death Star Gunner's helmet
That's what it reminds me of! Pretty cool looking. I've been following HB94's work with customs and the photo-novel and it's all looking really nice.
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Nice looking ship. Is this for Darkchild? Commodore Vasq? I am sure curious about this now.
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thanks guys, and Psyclone, I am really "chuffed" (English word meaning really pleased) that you have been following my work.
Tamer....Yes it's for Darkchild....Commodore Vasq is this guy
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3747457029_873b26f0dc_b.jpg)
Ron's adding Tie style radiator panels to the side fins and turbo lasers to the front hull section. I think I might call her the "Spectre"....I'll post an update shortly.
P.S I have really been enjoying snooping about in the Customs Section over the last couple of days...
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The ship looks cool, Jules. You will have to show us its complete state.
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cool floor panels, what are they ?
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Oh yeah, that is my kind of Commodore. Man, cmon Jules, I can't wait much longer for that next act!
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Oh yeah, that is my kind of Commodore. Man, cmon Jules, I can't wait much longer for that next act!
Tamer, cool down...I'm still waiting for Doc's custons, blame him.
I've still got a way to go but I promise you, it's going to be worth the wait.
J
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cool floor panels, what are they ?
Narceron,
Have no fear, I'm going to post a link to all of the panels I've got when I release the next chapter of Darkchild.
J
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somebody get tamer some valium!
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Ron and I have been working on the "Spectre", I wanted to see what it would look like with Tie Fighter type radiators, an indication of the Imperial Ship designs to come.
We've still got some major "Turbo Cannonige" to add yet, but I'm plesed with the overall design. It's a bit different to the norm, but that's what I'm trying to achieve in the story, something a bit different....
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/3829219823_91b6bfb883_o.jpg)
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Nice shot, Jules! For some reason, that ship reminds me of the Heart of Gold from the Hitchiker's Guide series.
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LOL. I will wait a little more patiently Jules!
That ship looks sweet. It is gonna really be killer with some heavy cannons!
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Well, where do I start? First, your Photoshop skills are absolutely fantastic! The lighting and atmosphere in your pics is just amazing. Really gives depth to the whole thing. I may have to try some of that out with some final photos of some of my work to really make it shine. You certainly have an eye for lighting.
That Imperial Landing Pad is one of my favorites.
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Why Master Psyclone you are most gracious. , my meagre offerings are but an omeba on the germ that insfests the armpit of the grungemuite that feeds off the underbelly of the flea that resides on the poo that is being eaten by the of the dung beetle when compared with your fine, fine work. But heh, the Landing pad is quite cool.
Actually your Tower base and Josh's Imperial Platform (link: http://www.yakfaceforums.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3785 ) are my favourite creations I've seen anywhere. I particularly loved the detailing around your tower, I must say that it puts mine to shame, it must have taken you ages.
I have got plans for a small Speederbike garage and chickenwalker platform which I started a while ago but has been sidelined for the photonovel, I'll probably get it started again afterthe next chapter is complete.
Thanks for your post, and it's really great to see you here.
All the best,
Jules
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No introduction needed....He's arrived!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3835348206_b440c73051_b.jpg)
This dude's going to bring a whole new set of Force Powers into play....
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Allright! Looks like he made it over the pond!
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
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Artwork teaser:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/3838552686_27d02c06dc_b.jpg)
I recon that the next chapter is going to have at least 50 images & I'm about 2/3rds of the way through...
Thanks for watching!
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That is one mean looking craft. And a nice fighter escort.
Kinda looks like a Landing Shuttle on steroids.
Great work and it is well worth the wait.
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that is a cool shot, Jules!! Very cool!
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Yea I love that shuttle, here's the follow up image...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/3838769830_d8e7617643_b.jpg)
In the shot you can just make out Emissary Zaxxon Krief (another new character).
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Now that is outstanding. Nice combination of aspects from other ships to make one really cool one.
And really puts the size of the ship right into perspective. comparing sizes of ships and surroundings.
Oh the pain of waiting....
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Jules, that hanger shot is so sweet, I just had to put it on the Front Page
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Now that is outstanding. Nice combination of aspects from other ships to make one really cool one.
And really puts the size of the ship right into perspective. comparing sizes of ships and surroundings.
Oh the pain of waiting....
I have to let you into a little secret, I didn't design the ship... It's a ship that was used in the fan film Star Wars Revelation, if you've never seen it, you must, the special effects are as good as you'll see in any Star Wars film. The acting leaves a bit to be desired, still most of it's better than Episode 2. A must see...
Dowbnload the full movie here: http://www.panicstruckpro.com/revelations/
Just to give credit where credit is due my image above was the combination of 3 elemets, 2 background images created by other artists and my own figures. All I do is photoshop the elements together to create the look I want. Here are the original images:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3839619762_60e8fd4598_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/3839619978_ddc9005013_o.jpg)
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Just as a little treat, I'll let you have a peek at a small selection of some of the interesting images I've found for ships that I intend using later on in the novel (yes, this novel is going to go on for a while yet...
I've always loved spacecraft designs and I''m going to try to incorporate craft that are not seen in the movies as much as possible, just to give the novel an extended universe feel.
The winged shuttle is an awesome design, some of the work done on Revelations even surpasses some of the visions seen in the Star Wars saga. I also particularly like the Jedi Corvette, I think I'm going to use it as Commodore Vasq's private transport. I'll call it the " Belligerent" or something like that...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/3838871471_090ba8934b_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3838870635_983359f6a7_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/3838871137_0b03504e74_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3838870491_358f441ed6_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/3838870055_151cb91584_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/3838869535_71c7c80c24_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/3838869581_0d8c0ecded_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3838869865_5ef4600536_o.jpg)
In conclusion, there is so much talent out there and Mr. Lucas has certainly inspired many to create wonderful things..
Don't got far away, my Chill Out room is full of surprises... ;D
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I really like the Benton stuff. Those curved wing craft are very nicely designed.
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My post seems to be moving in all directions right now, it's kind of gone off the rails as far as Dioramas go, but it saves clogging up the forum with lots of posts here and there.
My good friend Ron Foskett is working on the Spectre, poor man, I bet he didn't realise what he would be letting himself in for when he offered to do some free CGI stuff for me. He's not really a Star Wars fan, but he seems to be getting giddy about this little project.
I've been HangarBaying his 3d images and this is what we are up to with the Spectre...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3839494717_47f92ac704_o.jpg)
I must say that she's got a very British Sci-fi feel to her, and she looks as though she's come from a great Space Opera. Although she's not really a true Star Wars design, there is something very Cinamatic about her...
I'll keep the updates coming.
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Wow, the pics in here today are just downright amazing. Jules, don't worry a bit about where this going off the rails. The images are just downright awesome. Keep em coming!
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I have done lots of image searching and have never seen some of the things you regularly find. I guess I quit too soon too often after a few pages of the same stuff.
Really great finds once again and I cant wait to see how you implement some of them.
Have you thought of how you are going to release all of this in the future.... like in on ongoing e-book novella or something. ... PDF format.....
I am sure others would really enjoy this as much as we all are here.
Keep up all the great work and we will keep up the praise....
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Just a quick update, I think I need a little breather before I get to the final leg of the next chapter I'm knackered. Just a couple more sets to build, release should be sometime in September.
this set is called Cat & Mouse!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/3843288231_c8bf92b311_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3844088848_9eddf6f900_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3844073668_48a19dfdeb_b.jpg)
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Oh yeah, peeking around the corner. Just what will our hero get into this time?
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Another sweet sneak peak!
Man that sub pic is really cool.
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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3549/3851849268_6e519de07b_o.jpg)
FYI, I'm reformatting all of the pages for the next Darkchild chapter for optimal viewage on Imperial Shipyards....
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Looking real good to me.
waiting patiently...
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Wow, Jules! Wow! Bring it on!
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looks good Jules! I appreciate you altering your image files for optimal viewing here at the Yards!
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Here is a prototype for the Empire's next generation LAAT... It has been designed to Commodore Vasq's personal specification, and he is using the first prototype as his personal transport...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/3863338906_f8f1cd9f52_o.jpg)
For those of you who are dying to see the next chapter, I've got some good news and some bad news.
The bad news is...It's going to take a bit longer to finish than I thought...
The good news is....The last chapters had 20 images each, the next one could have well over 50...I've been reviewing my story notes and I've got tons of dialgue to shoot, so please be patient.
In the meantime I'll be adding images and resources as I progress.
Jules
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sweet pics they are awsome also i subed on you tube man my name is averagejoe105 hi
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looks good to me Jules! Nice Ship.
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looking good jules ;D
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Looks great.
And we can wait... as long as you keep giving little peeks....
and diorama pics.... and tips.... and.....
Thanks again.
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Very good design-work on that LAAT - can definitely see a progression from the original gunship towards the Sentinel and Lambda designs. For my personal taste, it looks a touch too "slab-sided," but that's not at all a knock against the design.
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Doc, I agree with you, the only problem I had is that I had a great cockpit shot that I wanted to use so I had to redesign the exterior a little. Here is the Imperial LAAT.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/3863541813_3dfb39f9f7_b.jpg)
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Love that shuttle, Jules, you teaser.
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love the vessel jules ,looks awesome!
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Clonehead... I know!
BTW, XizorsVirago asked if I could do a tutorial on how do the weathering effect on the big Millennium Falcon which seemed like a great idea, so that'll be the next movie.
All the best,
Jules
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That is a great ship design. Nice job!
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Dude, althoough I'd like to, I can't take the credit for it, I have messed around with an image I found while looking for stuff to use in my novel. I often post stuff here that I find as I think you guys would like to see it.
I just photoshop stuff, I'm not that talented.... :'(
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Based on your reference, Jules, I downloaded Revelations (ok, part of it - the d/l choked just over halfway thru it). HOLY CROW!!! NEW (fanfic) SOURCE MATERIAL!!! Folks, if you haven't yet - go get that movie!
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Doc, I can't believe you haven't heard of it...For the benifit of those who haven't I'll spell it out for you.
STAR WARS REVELATIONS THE FAN MOVIE IS A MUST SEE
DOWNLOAD IT HERE
http://panicstruckpro.com/revelations/
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Sad you didn't make the gunship... I like it, it's like Shuttle Tydirium meets a larty (republic commando reference, there)! I like the gunner pods on the wings, it makes me laugh thinking how much it would suck to get stuck in that job, because based on the scale I can't imagine there's any way out of those pods in-flight, because those wings don't look big enough for a crawl space... talk about a claustrophobic mission! Good views, though :-D
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That is great looking stuff, and you are modest too.
I dont think the weapons pods are manned, like the ones on the wings of the Gunship are not manned. Just the ones off the sides of the crew/cargo compartment are manned. that would be the worst job in the Galactic Army if they were, below Sani-Can Man IMO.
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Hi folks,
Here are some of my latest images to come out of the Hangarbay... I recon that Darkchild Act 3 is going to have 100 images, it may have to be posted in 2 parts, kind of like a "to be continued..." type afair. It's just that this is where the story gets interesting and you'll be meeting some great new characers.
As a spolier all I can say is that Zen Montari is in some deep doo doo.
Here are some images taken from last weeks late nights in the Hangarbay.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3875260214_1c9fc6f0f5.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3874350151_81bc977a03_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/3875128014_d4629a109f_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3874513975_01361f2101.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/3874511261_dd5a11b4a0.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/3874529775_318828392d.jpg)
Of course I'm leaving the best images until the release but I will post a slide show of my favourites once I'm done.
As always thanks for looking at my post I hope you enjoy the images.
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Your work just gets better and better. I can't tell what's photoshop and what's your actual diorama, but I know they're both there. Excellent.
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This looks awesome Jules.
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Jules, this is simply awesome.
Those are great shots.
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Another killer set of teaser shots, Jules!! can you tell that you are getting more skilled at this. I kind of can even though it's always looked good.
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3880578901_9a28d810b2_o.jpg)
Here is the poster for the Darkchild Saga....It'll give you an idea of what is to come and the new characters (as if I haven't bored you all enough)....
I'm up to 30 pages each with 2 images and I've still got some way yet, so I'm definately going to have to split it into a 2 week saga....
Thanks guys for keeping in touch...
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Nice and a little creepy. That Palpatine in the back is spot on. I can't wait to see the finished project.
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Oh yeah, this one is gonna be dark!
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I love that poster!! And only partly because I can see one of my own projects in there. ;D
Yeah, this is how PNs should all be... posters, movie trailers, teaser-shots, logos...
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Yeah, this is how PNs should all be... posters, movie trailers, teaser-shots, logos...
Don't forget competitions as well! (oh I shouldn't have let that cat out of the bag...I won't say anything more until the release).
About your custom, he's amazing. His face is so full of character that I have found it easy to write dialogue for him, so much so that Act 4 is going to be about his past (not giving anything more away).
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*blink*
*blink*
:o
*thud*
(that's AWESOME!)
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Jules, what can I say that I haven't already said? You can do it all, and very well.
You must be one of the most talented individuals to grace the forums.
Can't wait to see your next photo novel. I can smell the anticipation, and it smells good.
You always deliver better than anyone can expect. These statements didn't put too much pressure on you, I hope.
Barry
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Hi folks,
I've been away for a few days, but it's great to see some activity on the Dioramam's forum.
I'm getting closer to completing Darkchild Act 3, but it's like running a race, I'm on the last lap and it's painful...I've put so much into it, I'm knackered....Well, at least the kids are having fun playing with the sets.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/3897489049_15796dfd73.jpg)
And here are a couple of my favourite images from last nights work.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3898269648_76b23d0fe4.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3898295124_d9a86f539d_o.jpg)
As always thanks for keeping an eye on my post.
Jules
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Wow, that last shot looks so deep. Nice work Jules. Can't wait to see this act. I like the middle image too.
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that last shot is priceless, Jules. Your boy is just having a ball in those sets, isn't he?
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yaaay! i spotted artee, jules my friend... its looking utterly awesome! the total dogs nads buddy
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Whoa, that last shot is killer! I love your photography, did I already mention that?
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here it is boys....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmNJy2RD2yo
Ok guys, the wait is almost over...my gosh am I building this up!
I've got the hard parts out of the way now it's the fun part of putting together the final scene and I'm done (until I get started on Act 4 that is).
This is going to be the last teaser before release and I'm going to retire into my shed to hammer the final pieces together, so I'll be dissappearing for a couple of weeks so that I can get my head down, (I've got my brown belt test for Karate (Kong Soo Do) this weekend so I've got loads of practicing to do, I'm starting the Beaver Scout Group tonight and I've got a business I'm supposed to be running as well) so I'll see you all soon.
Jules.
(Man...I'd love to see a new Star Wars movie...)
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Best of luck for you and your Beavers then - be prepared!
Abyssinia!
Volker
Scoutmaster, Selous Troop
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This is gonna be good. Thanks for the video.
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here it is boys....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmNJy2RD2yo
Ok guys, the wait is almost over...my gosh am I building this up!
I've got the hard parts out of the way now it's the fun part of putting together the final scene and I'm done (until I get started on Act 4 that is).
This is going to be the last teaser before release and I'm going to retire into my shed to hammer the final pieces together, so I'll be dissappearing for a couple of weeks so that I can get my head down, (I've got my brown belt test for Karate (Kong Soo Do) this weekend so I've got loads of practicing to do, I'm starting the Beaver Scout Group tonight and I've got a business I'm supposed to be running as well) so I'll see you all soon.
Jules.
(Man...I'd love to see a new Star Wars movie...)
jules that vid........ well words fail me......... :o :o :o
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Just caught the new trailer, Jules. Fantastic stuff, man!! I can't wait till october.
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Good news folks, Darkchild Act3 is ready....
I've decided to release it in a movie format with musical score, I really enjoyed putting together the trailers and thought why not try it in that format.
As I'm going to have over 100 images for the next chapter (Act) it should give me enough for 3 maybe 4 ten minute movies....Sounds cool?
I'm uploading the first movie now and I'll try to post a new movie every week or to until I've completed the Act.
I really appreciate everyone's support and I hope you enjoy the movies.
All the best,
Jules
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Sounds great to me!
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and *looks* absolutely stunning!!!
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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3925160583_d91ba0b821_o.jpg)
Guys you are in for one more treat and then I'm done with Darkchild until next year...
Act 4 is complete, yes another 50+ images and a couple of movies are on their way. This will see the conclusion of the first chapter of what I hope will be a continuing saga.
At least now I'm done I can schmooze you guys for a while.
Jules
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Already? Jules, you must have been burning the midnight oil to crank out another chapter already. I don't know how you do it bit I do love it! Thanks again for sharing this great talent with us.
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latest video added....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw0MekaVlBc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw0MekaVlBc)]
Enjoy ;D
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Awesome video, Jules!! I just sat here entranced through the whole thing. That landing platform would just look perfect on my living room coffee table. I even think that my wife would let me keep it there, it looks so cool.
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Love the video, Jules. Heck, you could shoot a video of your dog taking a dump, and I would watch intently with great interest....That's how addicted I am to watching your videos.
I really enjoy the music that you select, as well.
Huge fan of all that you do.
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well jules by now you have seen my comment on you tube so you know what i think
but......... i'll say it again.. FRACKING AWESOME MATE!!! i want those blue prints!!!
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hey Jules i hope you dont mind but i just went diggin in to my old Hard Drive and picked out a couple of my better works
i did these in 2004
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one more ;D
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HOLY CRAP! That's amazing, some of the longer distance shots I've never seen done before. I love the one with the shuttle and ATST in the background, really stunning images. Please, dig the rest out and post them on the forum they are really superb.
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Great video as usual Jules, reminds me I need to fp it and your continued mf tutorial. Great stuff.
Hey CC, were those graphics part of a photonovel you did? I kept looking for the comic boxes. Sure does look good as well as look like a good story.
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Guys, sorry no Inside the Hangarbay this week, but don't fret, this week I've put together a small list of my favourite Fan made Star Wars videos. So sit back and enjoy....
Jedi Gym: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPsDDr0n9AE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPsDDr0n9AE)
Join the Empire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Je7-5ck3Jk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Je7-5ck3Jk)
Star Wars Revelations http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=search_playlists&search_query=star+wars+revelations&uni=1 (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=search_playlists&search_query=star+wars+revelations&uni=1)
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jedi gym cracked me up.. ."is this part of the program?"
Sadly, I was kind of hoping it was real, :(
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I sympathize with the fat guy at the gym, shut it Narce, his dignity and 16.99 down the drain. lol
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Hello Segnett. Welcome back.
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that imp recruitment vid was wicked
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The shipyards exclusive Darkchild Saga? I like the sound of that, Jules. We love you too.
Take your time but, bring it on, buddy.
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Sounds great Jules. I can't wait to see the re-edited series.
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Darlchild: Special Edition - oooOOOooo!!! ;D
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The shipyards exclusive Darkchild Saga? I like the sound of that, Jules. We love you too.
Take your time but, bring it on, buddy.
digging the bromance, clint, :)
Exclusive graphic designs, exclusive photo novel, we got clonehead customs exclusive, its getting to be a real party on this site, :)
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Yes, Simon, I do dig it. How could I not?
The customs section is going crazy, contests seem to be a nonstop event, we got photonovels,I got hangerbay'd,there are store reports popping up at random, the forums are just hopping, you gotta love it.
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This is very weird...This morning I came down to breakfast and a small parcel arrived, in it was me!
Thanks Luke Sprywalkwalker, I'm so cool!
Here I am standing close to my truck!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/4011068145_aca30f3ff9_o.jpg)
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Glad to see you have arrived Jules. But holy crap your truck kicks my trucks ass! and I bought the diesel motor! Where did you find the pic of that vehicle? I want one!
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Now Jules, that is the gift that keeps on giving. Nice truck.
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Hey Jules, have you had no time to chill out, in your room? ;D I love the images you have done for the sight. The front page looks great buddy.
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Ahh, Luke you are now on my Christmas list, thanks for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it.
As far as my videos go I really have not had as much time as I'd like to devote to all things Hangarbay, my business needs me so I have had to shift focus for a while.
I am in the process of gearing up for the next Darkchild Chapter, and I intend to go back and re-do and re-format the story so far, plus dop some more vids but time is limited.
I've also been working with Phatty and Tamer on the new look site, which was such a buzz, I really was so chuffed at being asked to submit work. I've still got some things to finish off so I'm not going anywhere.
Jules
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Ok cool. Good to hear from you. Again I love the front page images you have created. That IS banner at the top of the main page is stunning!
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So that is the suprise that you had mentioned. Nice work, Jules! I agree. That top banner is kick butt.
You have spruced up the front page nicely, my friend.
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Hey, Jules awesome images did you get that email I sent you what do you think of it. If you need some more stuff. I could draw anything you want in cad PDF for you and you could add some depth to it . But, again I have to say your images and you videos are just the bomb.
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Jules, your work on the graphics here is so much appreciated. Wow, do we look good or what!
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I'm not sure whether this is a photonovel post, an artwork post or a diorama post....
Here is what I've been working on this evening. It's a virtual diorama for the next Dark Child Photonovel chapter, the images below show the different layers.
I'll be seperating the layers for the movie software and add moviement and blur effects, giving a greater depth of field.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4335225561_7c238ed753_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4336165668_3634432fae_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4335421095_c7fd5586cb_b.jpg)
Here is a top down section...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4336384550_55443dc521_b.jpg)
For those of you who haven't checked out the latest movie..what are you waiting for, here is the link:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Darkchild/dc2.html (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Darkchild/dc2.html)
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Looking slick, Jules!
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Very, very nice.
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Looking pretty daggone nice to me. You keep kicking it up notches with each new frame.
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Jules firstly great photonovels mate I'm totally enjoying them. As for your screen shots they are up there with the best I've ever seen your attention to detail is flawless and they actually look like 3d dioramas. Kkep up teh amazing work mate and looking forward to seeing the next installment.
Ron
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Hemble Dude, thanks, I am totally flattered...
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Today I used a couple of Sushi containers and the bottom of a chocolate box to create Ace Azameen's bedroom set.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4480629178_31be1b0a86_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4480010099_275e63f929_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4480629918_87dfdb97b4_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4480629700_a2128c0572_o.jpg)
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DANG! I'd have NEVER thought to use something like that the way you've done! I love your paint technique as well. It really gives your items that dark, gritty, real-life feel to it all!
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Great job Jules.
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Well if that isn't just slick!
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you are so creative man! xD I love how you make everything of use! :D
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Nice, new diorama. bbfet
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Sweet use of common items, Jules. That last shot is just real looking!
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Great Job Jules !! (http://undergroundfreakz.com/s/otn/wink/thumb.gif)
Did you actually eat the Sushi ? (http://smilies.blazemint.com/s/cwm/cwm/eek7.gif)
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I might have to try some sushi. It looks colorful enough, but I like my meat cooked!
Nice set piece though. Can't believe I didn't get this on the fp. I just need more hours in the day.
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neat...what is the floor constructed out of?
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great great idea mate top notch
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Beautiful!! That droid is top-notch, too!
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great really great!
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Thanks guys!
Narceron, the floor is a decal laid on a piece of card.
Re the Sushi, at first I never understood what the fuss was all about...now I'm addicted...
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Jules that is outstanding I love what people come up with using items from everyday life. As you know me I love things that look realistic when painted and you've done such a realistic job with this 10/10.
Ron
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Hemble, thanks so much. I consider you as an old school customiser, you are a real craftman and so your comments really mean a lot.
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Dude,
I like it what kid of paint do you use for the plastic
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JT, I just used my trusty airbrish and some acrilycs. Not forgetting the Anthracite wash.
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HB,
What is Anthracite wash.
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HB,
What is Anthracite wash.
A pot of Revell Matt Anthracite, a wet brush and a roll of kitchen towel. Water down the paint, paste it liberally all off the item to be weathered, before the paint has a chance to dry wipe off with a piece of kitchen towel.
The paint will remain in the hard to access areas, making it look weathered.
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Hi Diorama lovers...
I would have put this on my Photonovel WIP thread, but I didn't want to bump it up over some of the newer posts over there, so here I am.
This is my latest diorama/playset which I created a part of the X-Wing Alliance project I'm working on. It is mainly made of mountboard, so it can fold flat for storage. There is one small section made of foamcore, and that's the insert where the door is on the left.
I hope you like it. I've also go all of the decals for this and a floor plan if anyone is interested in making it.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4578149274_21f5f6f475_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4577517105_5969ec4e46_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4577516293_5bdd907475_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4577516807_29c17f8902_b.jpg)
Here is the Hanger as seen in the X-Wing Game (this image has been photoshopped for insertion into the novel).
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4578163346_547e1e8f5f_b.jpg)
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Jules, my friend, I do believe you will need to buy another home, or at least a warehouse of sorts, so that you can permanently display all of these wonders! That looks incredible!
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i hope when i take the plunge into dios mine are half as good as yours mate!
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Jules, ole buddy, PLEASE do share the illo's! Playsets like that are a treasure!
(is that the body of a toy GARBAGE TRUCK??? BRILLIANT!)
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Doc, in fact it is Wall-e... There are 2 Wall-e's in the pictures, a large fold out one and a much smaller one with the limbs and head removed.
Note to the younger readers, No Wall-e's were harmed in the making of this diorama.....
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really nice dio!!!
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Wow, ok! So I should be keeping my eyes out for WALL-E guys whilst I haunt the local Big Lots and other clearance stores... Very nice detail-work. Sprywalker needs to check this out! ;D (we're all three detail junkies like that)
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Man thats off the chart,,,,very nice !
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You hurt wall-e, you evil little man ;D
Cool dio I like it alot. Creative use of Wall-e seriously.
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:o OOOOOOOHHHHH! :o That is looking sweet Julian! I love your photoshoped pannels, they have cool shadows and changes in light angles built in for such an awesome effect. As Doc poined out, I love the background filler pieces. I am requesting better shots of this stuff as you have teased my brain and photo receptors with a minor glimps of these pieces. They look very cool and I too wish I could find some Wal-e pieces at discount. Love the shot with Ace and the droid. I will show this to my young padawan when he gets home from Tae-quon-doe. By the way I have been commissioned by the little guy to fix up a red Evo Trooper like the one you did, Iget a big hug and thanks dad for payment. haha
Also wanted to say how much I have enjoyed your avitars over the last week or so.
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Luke, it is such a pleasure hearing from you, I'll run off some images of my background stuff for you as soon as I get a sec so watch this space (I too have a background fodder fetish, I'm not sure who it was, but someone posted some amazing images of painted youghurt pots a while back and I just went all gooeey when I saw them).
Glad you like the Avtars..I might just rotate some more just for fun....
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Jules where exactly do you get your decals or make them. I certainly would love having some for my dios.
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Yeah, those food-cups were Sprywalker's. It's all his fault... ;D
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SquirePec, The decal sheets are a mix of different textures that I found on line, I'll have to post the decal sheets for you on my flickr account. I am mega busy at work right now so it might have to wait a short while.
Doc..aaah it's Sprywalker eh....I thought it had to be him or you.
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Well... he started it... I just called your attention to it.
SPEAKING OF!!! I found some nice pieces at TRU today - it is an "oversized/mega" set from Matchbox, something about "Matchbox Recycling." Rubbish collecting trucks, crane pieces, etc just BEGGING to be snapped up and repurposed! They'll have to wait a couple of weeks for me to get them, but I doubt they are gonna fly off the shelves. I'll try and remember to snap a pic of the set next week when I go re-scout for the new EU figs. The vehicle parts are quite large - they'd do as shipping containers with nothing but a repaint.
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My god, I can't get enough of your Dio's!
But I think now it's time for me to go to sleep, gotta look after my 6 year old brother who wakes up in about 5 hours and my dad is about to wake up to get ready for work, he'll be pissed xD
Now I can go to sleep with those amazing dioramas as a guide for my dreams (i'm so poetic, I know! :p)
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501, that's a really great comment on my creations! Thanks so much!
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oh ........ >:( julian ......you have made me happy ;D
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Another amazing backdrop for another amazing photonovel.
I hope to see the printables soon.
I bought the stickers and now have to get more ink real soon.
I would like to try my hand at a few playset/backdrops in the future.
Thanks for sharing these.... you really made my day.
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Ahh shucks, Thanks guys!
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My first DOWNLOAD A DIORAMA is now available....
All the decals for the diorama shown below are now available to download....Please follow the link: http://www.hangarbays-customs.net/#/resource-index/4541172946 (http://www.hangarbays-customs.net/#/resource-index/4541172946)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4578149274_21f5f6f475_b.jpg)
Why not have an explore of the site while you are there...
Have fun!
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That is one coooool site, Jules.
I took the liberty of mentioning it on my blog: http://kurganscustoms.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-nice-site.html
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Thanks Volker, I really appreciate you taking the time to take a look and post feedback.
Thanks!
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(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4578149274_21f5f6f475_b.jpg)
Simply stunning, Jules! Bravo, my friend, bravo!
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Very cool I like it.
I hadn't realized you had your own site. Looking it over now, very impressive.
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awesomeee ;D
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Thanks a million for the decals Jules, they are awesome.
and btw your dio is just breathtaking
Your site comes straight to my "favorite" list
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Dear Diorama creators... I need some assistance.
I need some images of the Hoth base interior, specifically the control room. I'd like to use them for the next instalment of the X-Wing Alliance web comic. If any of you have a Hoth diorama I need some close up images of background, control console anything...
Can you help???
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Something like this...
(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/EBS/EBSbanner.jpg) (http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Shelves/EchoBaseShelf/tabid/145/Default.aspx)
Or this.
(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/EBS/ebp2banner.jpg) (http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Shelves/EchoBaseccPlaysetII/tabid/129/Default.aspx)
Or.
(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/EBS/ebpbanner.jpg) (http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Shelves/EchoBaseccPlayset/tabid/131/Default.aspx)
You can use any pics you want or i'll take any new shots you like from EBS. The command center playsets went bye-bye !! :D
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Map of Echo Base
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w205/RedDwarfSWG/Hothmap.jpg)
Some Interior Shots Misc.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/1720Echo20Base20Hoth.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/95-ralph-mcquarrie-hoth-echo-base-hanger.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/echobase-GONK.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/Echo-base-mcquarrie.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/generalr.jpg)
One I really like
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/exechoth4.jpg)
I know our chad built a Control Room and has some pics up off our front page under dioramas too. Ofcourse Rodger has some great Control Rooms.
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well just ask the tamer and presto youll know every peice of dust in hoth
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Guys, just a heads up.
It is finally time to sort out my Star Wars custom collection, and some of the larger pieces are either looking forward to an extended stay in boxes in the loft or I find a new home for them. So I've put my Endor Landing Platform complete with shuttle and walker up for sale on e-bay. NOOOOOOOO! ---- Yes.
I've asked a good but fair price for the item and if it doesn't find a buyer it will be sealed and kept for grand children.
If anyone is interested please let me know or visit the sale here. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251372694016?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337371631&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F251372694016%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMESELX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1555.l2649)
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Brings a tear to my eye, but let me get this on the front page and share around the web.
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Thanks Tamer!
Well, I'm also flogging some of my X-Wing Alliance stuff. (please don't worry, I'm still carrying on with the series, but as I don't use customs or props any more I might as well try to sell the creations).
I'm selling the Calamari Cruiser Hangar with Ace's X-Wing and B-Wing green. I'll also be including a plethora of figures from the earlier photo novel series.
E-bay here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251372861074?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337371392&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F251372861074%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMESELX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1555.l2649)
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No problem bud. Wish I had the cash to buy this and have it shipped here. I will get the word out about the great Mon Cal Dio too.
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I shared this all over internet land Jules.
By the way when I shared this on our Facebook Page yesterday this got over 9,500 views.
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Well it looks like the Endor Platform is making its way to the US. Some lucky guy in L.A has taken it, so you folks in the over the pond keep your eyes open for it at the next Comicon.
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Great to hear it has a good home. I know I would definitely recognize it. Glad it sold for you.