The Imperial Shipyards

Imperial Creative Engineering => The New Sandcrawler Workshop => Topic started by: Rodger on November 17, 2008, 06:49:12 PM

Title: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Rodger on November 17, 2008, 06:49:12 PM: I've been working on a prototype of a second version of the TIE Fighter Shelf. I hope to have this one done soon.

(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/forum%20pics/TIE2.JPG)

In the meantime once the reorganizing on the shop is completed I'll be starting on another version of the most popular project I've done to date...

Can you guess what that is ? ;)
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Phatty on November 17, 2008, 10:39:11 PM: You've had so many great projects, it's hard to guess! Can't wait to see it though!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Tamer on November 18, 2008, 04:21:51 AM: that is gonna look sweet! I love these ship shelves. Are you gonna put some of your computer consoles up top? I see an intercepter there I think, what ships are gonna go on this? Have you ever thought of making an AT-AT type shelf that works on similar principles? I could see the at-at drivers being loaded down into that at-at cockpit. I remember that opening scene from that one fan film Imperial Stories or something like that that showed row upon row of ties and at-ats that remind me a lot of your shelves. Man, I could even see a rocket launch pad type shelf with elevator that you could make for ground loading the at-at drivers! I think you can kinda tell I am biased one way Rodger! I do like these ship shelves though. Once again you are making some great stuff. Thanks for sharing this with us Rodger!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Tamer on November 18, 2008, 06:54:15 AM: I just looked at your site and noticed the background you made for your deathstar shelf. Man that looks great! I sure hope those can be cast! Put you up on the front page today too Rodger!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Clonehead on November 18, 2008, 04:12:55 PM: Your past tie shelfs turned out great so I'm sure that this one will be another winner. You have so many great past projects, Rodger. My guess for most popular would be the Death Star briefing room but that's not my most favorite.
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Rodger on November 19, 2008, 06:12:24 PM: Thanks All !! ;D

Actually The Cantina Shelf gets prize for the most requested project. I hope to start a new version soon since i've already have a few promises to keep.

An AT-AT display has crossed my mind based on the Endor Landing Platform. Large that one would be. ;)
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Tamer on November 20, 2008, 03:49:58 AM: A large one indeed Rodger! Still, back to this shelf (sorry I got excited and took this off topic a bit) I think this is just a classy way to display your "loose" ships. It is also interesting to see the detail you give to even the shelf supports. I would love to see an overall shot of your woodworking laboratory to see all the fun toys you have.
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Rodger on November 24, 2008, 05:13:12 PM: A coupla more prototype pics.

(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/forum%20pics/IMG_6624.JPG)

(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/forum%20pics/IMG_6626.JPG)

Hope to make lotsa progress over the holiday weekend. ;)
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Phatty on November 24, 2008, 08:20:22 PM: Another work of art, Rodger. I know I could definitely use one of those for my SW room!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Tamer on November 27, 2008, 05:30:55 PM: This looks great. I am definitely looking forward to the final product.
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Darth Revenge on December 04, 2008, 01:17:17 AM: All your work is just... awesome !

I saw on Sandcrawler that you did special rack for Tie Bomber with wonderfull shape...

For my DS dio, I haven't tools you have, so I just make my Tie's racks with a saw, and find a simple way ;) .

I'm gonna take some shots and post them here.

Edit : Pictures uploaded !
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Rodger on December 07, 2008, 03:29:25 PM: It's hard to see from those pics the design of your mount Darth Revenge but It appears to hold up a variety of ships very well. Good Job !! ;)

I've got more progress done on TII...

(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/forum%20pics/IMG_6642.JPG)

I added the pins to the top of the Struts.

(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/forum%20pics/IMG_6644.JPG)

The backs of the ship mounts are scalped and screws will be added for extra strength.

(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/forum%20pics/IMG_6646.JPG)

And I made three ladders so the pilots can get into there ships without jumping. ;D

They probably wount need them to get out since most of them won't be coming back.. :D
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Clonehead on December 07, 2008, 04:46:20 PM: Looks good, Rodger! You deffinatly have some surperior wood working skills.
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Darth Revenge on December 08, 2008, 04:36:36 AM: Quote from: Rodger on December 07, 2008, 03:29:25 PM
It's hard to see from those pics the design of your mount Darth Revenge but It appears to hold up a variety of ships very well. Good Job !! ;)

Thanks ! From a guru like you, a congratulation is a excellent motivation ;D

Design is a simple version of your Tie Fighter rack, I have just change some measures I think. If wood piece has enough breadth, and width between the two pieces isn't too big, that ok (If I remember, 20cm betoween each external side of pieces, wich have a 16mm breadth)
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Tamer on December 08, 2008, 05:53:22 AM: I see someone has been busy! Man, I am anxious to see what this final product looks like. I know one thing, I wouldn't have the patience for that fine detail work!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Darth C on December 16, 2008, 05:51:12 PM: Once again Rodger, your outdoing yourself again. Looking great so far.
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Rodger on December 20, 2008, 08:25:26 AM: Quote from: Darth C on December 16, 2008, 05:51:12 PM
Once again Rodger, your outdoing yourself again. Looking great so far.

Thanks Chad !! ;)

Were almost there....

(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/forum%20pics/IMG_6681.JPG)

(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/forum%20pics/IMG_6682.JPG)
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Clonehead on December 20, 2008, 10:21:11 AM: Very nice, Rodger! you are close, arn't you?
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Tamer on December 20, 2008, 03:30:29 PM: Looking good Rodger. I can almost see how this is gonna look! Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Darth Revenge on December 21, 2008, 08:27:57 AM: Those Tie racks are goign to be greats pieces 8)
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Rodger on January 03, 2009, 09:40:51 AM: Sorry for announcing it so late :-[ here but as you probable already know TIE Figher II is complete. (http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/ruinkai/coolgleamA.gif)

(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/TIE%20Fighter%20II/TIE-Fighter-banner-2.jpg) (http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Shelves/TIEFighterIIshelf/tabid/151/Default.aspx)

I hope to start design work on Cantina 4 in the next week or so. ;)

Thanks so much for all your complementary Replys !!(http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/edoom/biggrinbounce.gif)
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Darth Revenge on January 03, 2009, 09:53:29 AM: Wonderfull !

Just wonderfull !
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Tamer on January 03, 2009, 12:56:50 PM: Sweet shelf Rodger. I love the yellow's contrast with the imperial standard color. That color on the ship supports really makes em stand out. Thanks for sharing your pics and links with us.
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Clonehead on January 03, 2009, 03:33:10 PM: Totally awsome shelf there, Rodger. I, to like the yellow on the ship supports and ladders. It gives the scene that industrial area caution paint type of feel.
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Darth C on January 04, 2009, 12:45:37 PM: Once again you have out did yourself Rodger! Keep up the great work.
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Reconsgt on January 11, 2009, 04:40:48 PM: I really liked your first Tie shelf and this one is just as nice, Great workmanship as always with your projects
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Rodger on January 12, 2009, 01:47:00 PM: Thanks All for the Replys !! ;D
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Rodger on March 28, 2009, 09:37:42 AM: Can never seem to leave well enough alone... ;)

(http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Portals/0/TIE%20Fighter%20II/T2-15.JPG) (http://www.thenewsandcrawlerworkshop.com/Shelves/TIEFighterIIshelf/tabid/151/Default.aspx)
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Clonehead on March 28, 2009, 03:47:53 PM: You have done well to not leave it alone, Rodger. I really like those back walls with the doorways. That rocks, dude!!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Tamer on March 29, 2009, 04:31:19 AM: Pretty nice Rodger. I have been wondering what you were up to! Like Clint, I love the back doors behind the ladders. I would love to see you do an AT-AT shelf like this one. Well maybe not! Then I would probably want one. LOL!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: jkno on June 11, 2009, 06:14:47 AM: This is crazy!! Looks so cool!!!!!!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: spudafett on June 11, 2009, 12:40:47 PM: man that is too cool... I've got to remember this for when I finally get my own place and get me a S.W. room....
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: r1bb1t on August 14, 2009, 07:42:11 PM: Rodger, I adore your work. The way you apply your amazing wood working magic to the Star Wars universe is incredible. This particular piece blew me away.
Phenomenal job!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 16, 2009, 12:03:40 PM: Some of the best work I have ever seen, I bow to you in respect.
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: clonemedic96 on December 29, 2009, 08:09:51 AM: this is awesome dude!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: skipper on February 07, 2010, 10:04:30 AM: awsome i want to star doing some projects like this
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Clonehead on February 07, 2010, 10:07:16 AM: Hey skipper, Welcome to the shipyards!
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: wraithnine on February 07, 2010, 12:31:43 PM: welcome to the yards skipper
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Squirepec7 on February 09, 2010, 07:54:52 PM: Welcome to the yards where customs are plentiful and food.... not so much.
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on February 09, 2010, 09:01:47 PM: Those are beautiful.

My wife was just looking over my shoulder and she said, YOU NEED SOME OF THOSE....

Do you have plans written down for this?
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: Rodger on February 11, 2010, 01:45:22 PM: Thanks All much for the replys. ;D

New Mini TIE's are in developement and production. (see new thread). ;)
Title: Re: TIE Fighter Shelf II
Post by: The Mandalorian on December 03, 2011, 05:47:12 PM: Nice Tie fighters you got there!