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Imperial Creative Engineering => Dioramas => Topic started by: maxx-replicas on February 26, 2012, 12:16:44 PM

Title: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-10-2012 new video on page 4 ***
Post by: maxx-replicas on February 26, 2012, 12:16:44 PM: Hi,

here are some wip pictures of my latest projekt "TYDIRIUM - Part II - The Hangar".

It will be a diorama/display stand for my modded Hasbro Imperial Shuttle:

(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1658/teasersv.jpg)

This dio is still under construction (65%) and there's a lot more to do...:-\

The dimensions are about 48x24x28 inches.

(http://i.imgur.com/DnkmN.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/XuKDH.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QubxQ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/YVNbn.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8q9lT.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/b69En.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/zJwLR.jpg)

More coming soon..... ;)
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 26, 2012, 02:21:48 PM: Maxx, that is phenomenal to say the least. I cannot imagine the time taken to create such a vast diorama. You are seriously talented and I am quite envious of your amazing skills.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 26, 2012, 05:47:37 PM: Oh my! This is mind blowing artistry! This is a WIP? What pray tell do you have instore to add to this beauty?
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: botwt on February 26, 2012, 07:21:25 PM: That is something amazing!! You are truly gifted!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: Clonehead on February 27, 2012, 05:26:00 AM: Now that is a diorama to be proud of. I would have this one prominently displayed in the center of my living room.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: Tamer on February 27, 2012, 06:14:00 AM: I can just echo the other comments. Wow. Ofcourse this update is now on our fp.

I am like Clint, this one would be the centerpiece of my collection room!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: flaccideagle on February 27, 2012, 06:46:31 AM: DAG this is awesome. Next level!

Please, break down a little bit about how you did this, what parts/materials used. Curious about the floor!

Amazing work!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: maxx-replicas on February 27, 2012, 06:49:08 AM: Thanks a lot my friends :)
and thanks to tamer for placing it on the fp ;)

But still there is so much work more to do :

- complete painting
- lighting of the "gate" (actual not seen on the pics)
- making a (very special !) background to be placed behind the "gate" (48"x27")
- and much, much more.....

I hope I can finish the hanger in the next 3-4 weeks....
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on February 27, 2012, 06:54:34 AM: Amazing work!!!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: CHEWIE on February 27, 2012, 10:13:06 AM: Wow... expert craftmanship like this makes me feel so... helpless.

;)
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: Tamer on February 27, 2012, 01:41:32 PM: Quote from: maxx-replicas on February 27, 2012, 06:49:08 AM
thanks to tamer for placing it on the fp ;)

You are quite welcome and I can't wait to post more updates on this and your other projects. You definitely have the wow factor down pat!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger
Post by: maxx-replicas on March 04, 2012, 05:25:14 AM: Thanks again my friend ;)

This weekend I've done (the first part / primer) of the paintjob for the Hanger:

Please note, that the hangar is still "work in progress". ;)

Here's also a short teaser video of this dio ;D : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMcYQRsF9U0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMcYQRsF9U0)

(http://i.imgur.com/oO4Uc.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8j1nq.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/RGuns.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/LfOMy.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/UlMOs.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/T2XM2.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/00QQq.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/xMPrJ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/aykuW.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/GSrhF.jpg)

more coming soon.....
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger *** new pics 3-4-2012 ***
Post by: Spookymufu on March 04, 2012, 08:25:06 AM: even if the hangar is a WIP, it's impressive as it is!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas : "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger *** new pics 3-4-2012 ***
Post by: Tamer on March 04, 2012, 08:38:33 AM: I agree, this is just spectacular. Back on the front page. Thank you for sharing this with us. What an epic build!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-4-2012 ***
Post by: CloneSniper78 on March 04, 2012, 12:25:43 PM: Holy moly! that looks just like the movie. Please tell us how you made it!!!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-4-2012 ***
Post by: botwt on March 04, 2012, 02:12:45 PM: :o WOW!!
That is incredible!!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-4-2012 ***
Post by: wraithnine on March 04, 2012, 03:59:10 PM: WOW! (cant say anymore ...jaw unhinged....)
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-4-2012 ***
Post by: Tamer on March 04, 2012, 04:14:12 PM: Quote from: CloneSniper78 on March 04, 2012, 12:25:43 PM
Holy moly! that looks just like the movie. Please tell us how you made it!!!

Ditto, what Tom said. Man I would love to see how to even go about starting a build like this!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-4-2012 ***
Post by: maxx-replicas on March 05, 2012, 12:10:22 PM: Thanks a lot my friends 0/

Most of the base is made of a special kind of wooden plates. Here in Germany we call it "MDF" the means "Mitteldichte Faserplatte" -> "Medium-density fiberboard".
I think there will be similar products in the us. The plates can be processed very well but they can be painted very badly. Therefore, I have covered all the pieces of wood with polystyrene plates.
Also the "detials" were made of small polystyrene pieces.

The black floor is also a MDF-plate, foiled with glossy black car wrapping foil ;) This is much earier than painting.

Here are some "making of" pictures.

(http://i.imgur.com/gHq4A.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/PrJJk.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Kmiu3.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/aU6nj.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/vs0wJ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/dONou.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/7dyxZ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/hcM8v.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Kkiws.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/lSM1X.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/SweIa.jpg)

I hope this "helps" a bit - and sorry for my terrible english.... :-\
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-5-2012 ***
Post by: Tamer on March 05, 2012, 12:38:40 PM: Hey thanks for showing us how to make this. Time to go spread the news on the fp.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-5-2012 ***
Post by: botwt on March 05, 2012, 05:29:59 PM: Incredible! :o
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-5-2012 ***
Post by: r1bb1t on March 05, 2012, 06:35:04 PM: Beautiful work. Really like the lighting and the WIP pix.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-5-2012 ***
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 05, 2012, 08:08:29 PM: Yes, thanks for sharing those progress pics.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-5-2012 ***
Post by: maxx-replicas on March 08, 2012, 01:10:15 PM: Thanks :)

Today the latest pic (without any help of photoshop) of the base:

(http://i.imgur.com/RZHos.jpg)

...made with a Sony HX5V
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: Tamer on March 08, 2012, 01:46:39 PM: It looks like the opening scene of Return of the Jedi. Wow. You have to be pleased with how this is turning out.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: Spookymufu on March 08, 2012, 03:12:43 PM: How did you do the lighting?
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 08, 2012, 06:03:12 PM: That is totally amazing! When I first glanced at the front page, I thought that was a movie still. A perfect 10!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: sith_fire30 on March 08, 2012, 06:28:45 PM: Oh my.....

Amazing is all I can say!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: Art deWhill on March 09, 2012, 01:44:05 AM: OMG... this totally rocks ....
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: maxx-replicas on March 09, 2012, 02:19:39 AM: Thanks again :)

For the lighting I have used LED-Stripes like these ones: http://shop.myavr.de/pic/articles/led-stripe-kw_g.png (http://shop.myavr.de/pic/articles/led-stripe-kw_g.png)

Here's another new pic and the 2nd YouTube video teaser ;) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5GYSNAlacc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5GYSNAlacc)

(http://img6.imagebanana.com/img/0v0j9iio/teaser_02.jpg)

more coming soon....because the Emperor is less forgiving than Darth Vader.....
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: flaccideagle on March 09, 2012, 03:14:29 AM: just AWESOME stuff. Needed to say it again!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 09, 2012, 05:59:19 AM: This just blows my mind! AMAZING WORK AND ARTISTRY!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: Tamer on March 09, 2012, 06:36:42 AM: Tried to embed the video on the front page, someone let me know if it isn't playing correctly as I can't get to the real embed code and am guessing.

Update: Guess I had the wrong code. If someone can pm me or paste the embed code in here (500pixel width) I will try to get it back on the front page.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pics 3-5-2012 ***
Post by: Hadrien_Solo on March 09, 2012, 09:45:08 AM: Quote from: maxx-replicas on March 08, 2012, 01:10:15 PM
Today the latest pic (without any help of photoshop) of the base:

(http://i.imgur.com/RZHos.jpg)

Wow! The only things missing are the stars in the background. It does look like a movie still. If there was a bowing smiley, I'd use it.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 09, 2012, 11:39:26 AM: Just saw this video on the main page, OMG! I swear these pics look like pics from the making of Star Wars! I am just mesmerized by this!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: Tamer on March 09, 2012, 12:03:37 PM: Thanks for sending me the embed code MAXX. It makes it so much easier for me to post to the fp.

This is pretty daggone fantastic.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: maxx-replicas on March 10, 2012, 05:48:20 AM: Thanks :)

Quote from: Hadrien_Solo on March 09, 2012, 09:45:08 AM
Wow! The only things missing are the stars in the background. It does look like a movie still. If there was a bowing smiley, I'd use it.

As already the emperor said to Darth Vader : "....patience my friend...." ;)

The Hangar is still WIP (80%)....
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 20, 2012, 12:39:35 PM: Who needs Photoshop when MaxxReplicas creates such lifelike dios and custom vehicles. This diorama is simply stunning!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: botwt on March 20, 2012, 03:44:45 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on March 20, 2012, 12:39:35 PM
Who needs Photoshop when MaxxReplicas creates such lifelike dios and custom vehicles. This diorama is simply stunning!
Amen!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: Wardog on March 20, 2012, 05:28:54 PM: DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL. Very very cool. The word "excellent" doesn't really seem to fit such an awesome peice of work. ;D
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: wraithnine on March 20, 2012, 11:28:15 PM: that is gobsmacking! pure perfection :)
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: maxx-replicas on April 03, 2012, 12:29:04 PM: Thanks a lot guys :)

(http://i.imgur.com/ti9mA.jpg)

;)
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: ScreamingSamuraiStudio on April 06, 2012, 06:17:18 AM: AWESOME work
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" - Part II - The Hanger - WIP *** new pic 3-8-2012 ***
Post by: maxx-replicas on April 06, 2012, 09:32:38 AM: and now:

The emperor has finally arrivied....

TYDIRIUM - THE HANGAR - Part 1 of 2 - HD-Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyrMLEdNJtw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyrMLEdNJtw)

(http://i.imgur.com/KHwcH.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9Opdo.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/fuPIB.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/PtLTP.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/MTd2b.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Pg2i3.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9rMxi.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3uzds.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/0952F.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/DLs6T.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/iesXr.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/eAr9s.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/gOxLY.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/wtFAu.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/M6qFp.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/uXqAm.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/VnSTe.jpg)

The dimensions are about 47.2" x 35.4" x 26.6"

The second part of the video comes next week.....
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: r1bb1t on April 06, 2012, 10:10:37 AM: There are not words in the human language that properly describes how cool this is. Do you have a FB page that I can like?
I realize that your personal website must be called thebomb.com as that sorta describes how utterly amazing this is.
I envy the harem you certainly possess with skills of this level.
Seriously incredible.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 06, 2012, 03:36:03 PM: I can only echo the words of r1b here. I am simply amazed and awestruck!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: Spookymufu on April 07, 2012, 05:25:06 AM: Holy crap! That is AWESOME!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: Phatty on April 07, 2012, 06:33:42 AM: Absolutely brilliant, and most definitely on the front page!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: flaccideagle on April 07, 2012, 03:53:38 PM: Amazing!!!!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: Tamer on April 07, 2012, 09:05:18 PM: I keep waiting to see the stormies and royal guards roll out to form an honor guard this looks so real. Truly one of the most epic custom vehicles/diorama hangars I have ever seen.

I must say the light effects are just brilliant in all of this. Thank you for sharing it. I look forward to seeing Part II.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: M4K3R1 on April 08, 2012, 04:49:37 AM: AWWW Dude, that is just fantastic. Amazing work.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: wraithnine on April 08, 2012, 05:06:44 AM: that is an incredible piece of work !
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: maxx-replicas on April 09, 2012, 02:21:10 AM: Thanks a lot :) :) :)

Here's the first w.i.p. pic of a new Hasbro modding project (a new thread for this project will be added ;)) :

CLASSIC TIE FIGHTER - Studio Scale Edition:

(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/3619/dsc076321024x577.jpg)
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: Tamer on April 09, 2012, 06:46:04 AM: Wow, already a new project. Sounds awesome to me. I will follow it closely. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: maxx-replicas on April 10, 2012, 12:40:47 AM: Thanks Tamer :)

As I wrote, now the second part of the TYDIRUM: THE HANGER video.

In this part I'll show you a special addon for this diorama: the HANGAR SOUND CONTROL PANEL ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SpuB66dRlU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SpuB66dRlU)

(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8418/soundcontrol.jpg)
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-10-2012 new video on page 4 ***
Post by: botwt on April 11, 2012, 04:49:46 PM: That is freakin phenomenal!! :o
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-10-2012 new video on page 4 ***
Post by: Spookymufu on April 11, 2012, 05:20:55 PM: Love the soundbox, I wish I had one
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-10-2012 new video on page 4 ***
Post by: Tamer on April 12, 2012, 07:50:42 AM: Absolutely astonishing. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-10-2012 new video on page 4 ***
Post by: maxx-replicas on April 12, 2012, 08:28:59 AM: Quote from: Tamer on April 12, 2012, 07:50:42 AM
Absolutely astonishing. Back on the front page.

Thanks again 0/

@Tamer: I've send you a pm ;)
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-10-2012 new video on page 4 ***
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 15, 2012, 06:13:37 AM: MINDBLOWING AWESOME!
Title: Re: MAXX-Replicas: "TYDIRIUM" *** 4-6-2012 Final pics and video on page 3 ***
Post by: DocOutlands on April 15, 2012, 08:14:35 AM: Quote from: r1bb1t on April 06, 2012, 10:10:37 AM
There are not words in the human language that properly describes how cool this is. Do you have a FB page that I can like?
I realize that your personal website must be called thebomb.com as that sorta describes how utterly amazing this is.
I envy the harem you certainly possess with skills of this level.
Seriously incredible.

100% unstinting agreement! Beyond fabulous! Some day, perhaps my skills will develop to the point I can begin to dream of ever approaching a tiny percentage of this awesomeness...