Topic: JDeck's machines, models, monsters and miscellaneous.

[Tamer]

Awesome idea here. Love it.

I would love to see a Holo Vader with his arms behind his back sitting on something like this.

On the front page.

[JDeck]

Thank you Tamer for the FP slot. I wanted to use Darth but I couldn't find a small holo version of him giving orders but Veers is cool too. I had that watch sitting on my washer for a couple years. I washed it one too many time and I've been wanting to make something with it.

[JDeck]

This is my Holographic Transceiver all finished up its not flawless but it makes a cool background piece. Not bad for a days work.

 I got the idea from the SW Battlefront command post. Im building a dio based on the  game. I wanted to create a practical use and reason for the hologram.
 
 I imagine it is a portable transceiver with repulsorlift engines to aid in transportation. Its used for holographic transmissions, mapping and technical information. It also gives the commander a real time view of the battle while staying in the rear with the gear. Its equipped with a self destruct mechanism in case it falls in the hands of the enemy.

[Tamer]

I like it. Off to share.

[JDeck]

Been experimenting with custom Imperial Officer rank plaques. I used my Guinea pig stormtrooper to test it out. I just used thin styrene and cut them in rectangles then in squares I had the top squares but they
were damaged in cutting. I'll try a few more tricks, but they are tiny. I have some decals but they are dull in color and 2 dimensional. If anyone else has an idea or know of a better way let me know.

    I think if I order styrene strips in .01"x.035" and cut them in .035" squares then glue them to a .01"X .08" X .? (length depends on on rank )plaque it will work.

[JDeck]

Put the holographic veers on the holographic tranciever. Its a little darker than the saga series holofigures but it looks pretty good. I figure I'd post it before I delete it.

[hemble]

Nicely done on the rank plaque and awesome work on the holographic tranciever.

Ron

[Tamer]

Looks good!

[JDeck]

I was really jonesing to build something or at least start on something today. As I'm waiting for the parts for another project to arrive. I started experimenting in laminating styrene. When I first started scratch building I bought a bunch of .06" sheets then I realized they were way too thick for practical use but they work great for laminating. Basically I cut and stacked sheets of styrene to create a compound curve like this 6" scale probe droid upper head. I covered it in putty now I'm just waiting for it to cure so I can begin sanding. The whole process took me about 4hrs but it beats trying to find something pre-made the right shape and size. Laminating is pretty much the only way to get a compound curve without resin or a vaccuform.
 
 Starting to look like Mayor Mccheese. Haha. But once I sand it and add the eyeballs and whatnot it'll be more recognizable. Just figured I'd let people know a way to make compound curves.

[Tamer]

Interesting.

[JDeck]

I think I'll put my new droids in this section instead of my diorama section since I don't know when I'll build the Jawa and droids dio. Its been so long since I've added anything here I forgot I had it.
  This is a power droid I made for the tutorial I did (the green one). I decided it would be cool to have a removable lid like the vintage collection GONK. I just need to black wash it and whatnots.

[Tamer]

I a really enjoying your Gonk tutorial thats for sure.

[JDeck]

I a really enjoying your Gonk tutorial thats for sure.

Thanks,  I hope it inspires or gives someone ideas.

[JDeck]

I started my LIN droid today. It'll be more of a prop than anything the dome won't be removable.  So before I paint the dome I'll show you the basic structure. Yes that's an IG88 arm. The IG88 I had couldn't stand on his own so I'm cannibalizing him. I'll use the rest of his parts for other projects.

[Tamer]

Looks great. I am gonna like this one too. Off to share.