Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Hakurei Shrine~ => Alice's Art Atelier => Topic started by: Ubiquitial on October 03, 2010, 06:54:13 PM
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(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/5193/dsc0752x.jpg)
I needed something to give [****] an epic feeling, so I decided to make a miniature naginata (it turned out looking more like a Guan Dao, but whatever.)
(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/693/dsc0754t.jpg)
It took about 2 hours to finish, I carved the blade itself from a 0.3 mm sheet of styrene, Which I then refined with 220 grit sandpaper and my set of Testor steel files.
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3907/dsc0763c.jpg)
The edge I refined first with 320 grit sandpaper, then 400 grit, to create a sharp rim. Finally, I polished the blade with some 1200 grit wetsanding, and that was it.
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9858/dsc0756i.jpg)
The hilt was a pain in my ass. I took another square of 0.3 and cut a circle in it, with a specialized knife. Then I sanded two sides with 150 grit until they were flat, and that left me with this rounded rectangle look. The hard part was cutting a slit in the middle to let the blade through, and I had to taper the bottom part of it to force it through. I might scribe a design on the hilt later on.
The shaft is simply a lengthened mechanical pencil inner tube thingy. The plastic is soft and Tamiya cement doesn't work on it. I attached it to the blade with some string for now - I'll glue it on after painting.
(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/7193/dsc0765v.jpg)
And a close up of some maple leafs I carved out of 0.1 and 0.2 mm plaplates. They'll be used for decoration later on.
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(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/9290/dsc0768p.jpg)
The Shimenawa ring has been finished. After rounding it out between 2 plastic cups, I let it dry for a few days. Then, future was applied with a brush, until the entire thing was saturated. Let dry, repeat.
A few coats of Krylon Clear flat for texture, and here we are.
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Goddammit.
You're skilled.
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Encouragement is appreciated :3
But any thoughts, really? I'd like to hear any advice on how I can improve this.
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Encouragement is appreciated :3
But any thoughts, really? I'd like to hear any advice on how I can improve this.
one cannot improve upon perfection, friend
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color the maple leavesiknowyou'realreadydoingthat
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This is so cool. I can't wait to see the finished product.
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Damn son.
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Whoa, looks pretty nice. Can't wait to see the finished project. Don't give up now.
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Whoa, looks pretty nice. Can't wait to see the finished project. Don't give up now.
But I'm short on money and shit costs a lot :(
But yeah, I'm gonna work on it all through winter, up till spring - when I'll paint the thing. I was planning on painting the thing chrome, but I'd need an airbrush to apply the alcad II. I doubt anyone I know has one.
For a textured metal feel, I guess I could use graphite powder, but that's like $5 a gram.
And don't get me started on the cost of paint and primers. Ick.
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Man when I saw the leaves I thought it would be (http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/812/momi.png)
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hey guys. Won't have any progress for a week or so - My arm got hit by a car. No bone injuries, but heavy bruising. Still, voice your support and keep this alive. :)
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Ouch.
Voicing my support.
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USE YOUR FOOT
GREAT ART REQUIRES SACRIFICES
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What Slaves said. GET TO WORKING!
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What Slaves said. GET TO WORKING!
I did. You have no idea how hard it was, painting a diorama with one hand. I also did something much simpler as a complement. But I'm tired and must rest for now.
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Fuck it. Enough Whoring. Here are the pics.
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/1070/dsc0769z.jpg)
First, I took another plaplate, and traced a design on it with a dark pencil. This is all good and simple, not too hard provided you can draw.
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/3639/dsc0771u.jpg)
Then, I cut out basic shape using a scalpel.
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/8371/dsc0772e.jpg)
Some more trimming removes most of the excess plastic.
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6888/dsc0779h.jpg)
Then, I bring out my set of steel files. These are used to grind the sides of the plate down, and to smooth curves.
(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1492/dsc0778p.jpg)
After which it looks like this. The sides are smooth, and the shape is formed. Now, to create an edge, I wet sand using regular sandpaper, which makes it a lot smoother.
(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3610/dsc0782mf.jpg)
Using cement, I attach a small styrene rod to the base of this blade, to give it some more length. Finally, I attach a hilt. The guard I made from a small rectangle of styrene, the handle is salvaged from an older model. Et voila!
The guard does look a tiny bit small - I'll have to extend it later. When my arm is healed.
(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/449/dsc0784u.jpg)
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I couldn't do this if I was Shiva, and you did it with one hand
I applaud you
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I couldn't do this if I was Shiva, and you did it with one hand
I applaud you
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Your work is looking very impressive.
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First, I am dissapoint. You let this drop from the front page >:|
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/6707/dsc0054ya.jpg)
I extended the guard, added some strips and a older model's chin to reinforce the sword.
Then I saturated it with thin cement, let it cure, and sanded it down again.
(http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/6213/dsc0057ql.jpg)
Here's the centerpiece of the diorama, a plaster rock I gave a ink wash to. I accidentally made the mixture too dark, and washed some away using a spray thingy. What I ended up with was this unexpected granite texture. Now, I was going to add some soil effects and moss and lichen, but this looks decent.
So, what do I do? Keep it as it is, or give it the effects?
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It looks great as it is, if you ask me
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That is actually a badass-looking rock.
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looks pretty good if you ask me
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For realism, a little more dirt and moss would probably look better, yeah. Unless Kanako would insist on having her presentation rock as clean as possible?
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For realism, a little more dirt and moss would probably look better, yeah. Unless Kanako would insist on having her presentation rock as clean as possible?
I was thinking of a more natural feel - like an outcrop, which I could set on another base. But idk, I think I'll just make another.
But I digress. Too cold to really work on that now. I'll scratchbuild the shoulder armor over the weekend.
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Shoulder Armor complete! 2nd try though... The first was an experiment to see how I can fit it.
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4769/dsc0066nr.jpg)
Made out of 0.3 Plates, my choice for most scratchbuilds for HG kits. I cut it out with my circle tool and some scissors. Tape and hands for bending. Then hardened gently with a lighter. It took 5 tries to get it right. those wide beams are there to keep it in place.
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4599/dsc0068x.jpg)
Also, I extended it after each try, ending up with bases of 2cm and 3cm. It's quite plain for now - I'll plate it a little, and then paint some marble effects on it. Maybe put a Kanji on top.
(http://www.thekaylors.org/_/images/God-kanji.gif)
This would be nice
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/%E5%85%AB-order.gif)
but that would be easy. :/
(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/8034/dsc0069t.jpg)
Quite proud of this tiny part. I wanted the shield to be able to rotate and hinge independently, so I built a mount for a polycap from an older model, then fitted it on the shield with double sided tape (for now.)
(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/3482/dsc0070um.jpg)
A rough diagram detailing my plans. The leg armor might be a bit longer, and the chest will be a lot more plain. Oh, and the cannons will be removed, there will be a ring on it's back, and.... Knee-length blue hair. All while draped in bright red cloth. Lots of work to do.
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Holy shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit :o
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Whoa whoa whoa.
That. Is. AWESOME.
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I wholeheartedly approve! Keep up the good work, guy!
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I smoothed out the joint on the shield - Now it doesn't stick out as much - and started painting the diorama. Tired. More pics tomorrow, comrades.
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Alright, Still alive. I redesigned the shoulder pieces to make it look more... regal. Here's a rough design.
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/3183/dsc0084u.jpg)
I had many designs flying around in my head, rewatched a bit of Sengoku Basara for ideas. Originally the bottoms were going to be rounded, but I scrapped that idea for curved ends and tapered sides. 2 hours.
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6714/dsc0085oa.jpg)
The undersides.
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/6196/dsc0087wt.jpg)
Those triangles are for attaching a little angled piece later on. I could possible mod them to hold polycaps, too... As always, bars of styrene to hold the things in place.
Hmmm...
Too pointy.
*5 min later*
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/9861/dsc0088rr.jpg)
I'll have to redo this later, but it's fine for now. It won't take up as much space now, and it just generally more smooth-looking.
Gah. I think I inhaled some plastic dust.
(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8426/dsc0090d.jpg)
And there's the diorama progress, after alternating acrylic washes of "terracotta" and "burnt umber." I like it. Lichen next, then moss made with flocking and baking soda.
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Have I told you repeatedly but not excessively that you're awesome?
Because you are.
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holy shiiiiiiiiit
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I wonder what 2ch is going to think of this?
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My head hurts from all the fumes...
I finished detailing most of the shoulders, and it looks EPIC. I have to say, I am exceedingly pleased with this.
Pics tomorrow. Homework to do.
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That is a nice rock. It looks all reals and stuff.
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Shoulder details mostly done. (Would have been done a few days earlier had it not been for ~Ef~.) I still plan to attach a slanted piece at the very top, though. It'll cover up some of the shoddy cutting in that area.
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/592/dsc0426w.jpg)
I pla plated the thing rather simply, to make it look like a metal girder holding it in place. Then, I added a few rivets to make it look more realistic.
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1150/dsc0427i.jpg)
Bottom isn't as detailed, I plan to have it either black or brown, with the rivets metallic and sticking out.
So, what'dya think, guys? Any advice on how I could improve?
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holy shiiiiiiiiit
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I must say the very beginning made my eyes orgasm... I cannot imagine what the final product will be @___@
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The shoulders are completely finished. Too lazy to actually take a picture, though. The rest will have to wait until I actually order the base kits, but the supplies are all ready. Month-long hiatus, I guess.
And who moved this to Rika's? It doesn't really make sense to put this with all the danmakufu threads.
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honestly if you hadn't mentioned this in irc I would have never seen it again : /
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I moved this a few days ago, because I figured it was serious-project-y enough to go somewhere other than the insular-clique-building CPMC.
Just because it isn't danmakufu doesn't mean it isn't a serious, time-invested project.
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Would you rather the thread go into Alice's Art Atelier instead, Ubiquital?
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Well, it is art, and amazing art at that.
And our board definitely could use more attention. :/
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More progress, and I'll post it later. Also, maybe sticky this?
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As cool as it is, it's a project like any other :/
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Okay, this is long overdue, but...
(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4900/dsc0001fv.jpg)
I finished the shoulders, primed it, sanded it down, and now it's in storage waiting for a second coat of primer/base. Heard Duplicolor works well, I'll have to find me some
(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8449/dsc0013hs.jpg)
Here's a close-up. I got some styrene rods a week ago, so I made full use of them.
That's it for now, I'll have to wait for the kits to arrive before I can make any more progress, at which point, I'll start a new thread. Now, It's mostly Color Planning and preparations. I might make an onbashira, and then practice my painting on it. It's not a bad idea. Obviously, I can't make it out of styrene, but what If I used a rod and then put the strips around it?
I might need some math help too.
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Dang, those shoulder pieces came out nice. Great work, can't wait to see more progress :)
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The ammount of detail is just absurd :o
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For the octagon to fit over the circle, it will have a minimal diameter equal to the circle. An octagon can be made by taking a square and getting rid of triangles in each of the corners with a hypotenuse the same length as the sides of the octagon. So, the square will also have a length/width of 1.3cm. Since the other two sides of the triangle have to be the same length too. Herpa derp math and those sides are x/√2 when the sides of the octagon are x. So, you can go 1.3 = x/√2 + x + x/√2 = x(1 + 2/√2) = x(1 + √2). So x = 1.3/(1 + √2) = About 0.5385cm.
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For the octagon to fit over the circle, it will have a minimal diameter equal to the circle. An octagon can be made by taking a square and getting rid of triangles in each of the corners with a hypotenuse the same length as the sides of the octagon. So, the square will also have a length/width of 1.3cm. Since the other two sides of the triangle have to be the same length too. Herpa derp math and those sides are x/√2 when the sides of the octagon are x. So, you can go 1.3 = x/√2 + x + x/√2 = x(1 + 2/√2) = x(1 + √2). So x = 1.3/(1 + √2) = About 0.5385cm.
Thank you. Unfourtunately, I have no materials 0.5385cm wide, so I just used my trusty 0.5 and made a nonagon.
Pics tomorrow.
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this is quite late, but.....
ONBASHIRA!!!
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/165/dsc0015yf.jpg)
My work on another project has delayed me, but here it is. I wasted so much time on this little thing...
(http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/5928/dsc0016q.jpg)
It has nine sides, and is rounded at both ends. I built it by surrounding a pen with 0.5 mm styrene strips, then cementing it together around a Gundam Marker I emptied and surfaced. I've also made a handle for it (to use as a cannon) but forgot to upload that pic.
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6241/dsc0018zb.jpg)
But then I had a vision. A vision of Kanako dual-wielding two of these fuckers, Rambo style. But the pen I used for the core was the only one I had of that diameter, so I'll have to order another one. Damn it, why can't they sell Gundam markers in hobby stores?!
(http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7817/dsc0019my.jpg)
A hint as to what I was working on. TBC.
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Sin Lamp. the horror.
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Sin Lamp. the horror.
Well, that was a failure. I'll be getting back on proper business. From now on, I'll update this thread weekly.
Also, seeing how this is AAA, I request that someone draw hairdos on either this
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/4344/tracedtemplatei.jpg)
or this
(http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/1378/tracedtemplateh.jpg)
It will help me immensely when I get to designing the scalp mechanism, so create as many different types as possible. Counting on you guys.
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Scratch that. From now on, I'll update when I feel like it, or when I've made some huge progress.
Also, please help me with the hair. I need to get all the planning done before any real construction can begin. How the hair looks will impact how I design the chest and back.
Anyways...
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/51/dsc0034o.png)
Here's the majority of what I have done so far, except for the diorama (I've given up on the old one and begun a new water dio). I've also begun using card stock to model different sections of the waist and hip.
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3304/dsc0035zp.jpg)
My most recent addition, inspired by hours of DWO. The photo is a bit blurry, but there's a great deal of detail in the handle. It started out as just two wide plates sandwiched together, which I slowly sanded to a rapier over the course of several hours. Then, using a needle and a file, I painstakingly carved those side thingys out of spare plastic. The guard looks simple, but is actually composed of multiple layers of sheet and rod plastic; the cross-section would resemble a game of tetris.
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3081/dsc0043c0.jpg)
I've also improved the Halberd based on what I saw in DWO. Now, the original blade is sandwiched between two sheets of 0.1mm plastic, with a slightly different curvature to bring out the edge.
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9955/dsc0045.png)
I've also detailed the guard a good deal, which you can't really see in this picture.
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/7692/dsc0047.png)
The shoulders are virtually complete. priming it shows that the two are near perfection. Haven't invented a mount for them yet.
(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/3715/dsc0049.png)
And here's my design for the skirt armor. During a night of Persona 4, I noticed that Yoshitsune's skirts were aranged in a peculiar way that stuck out diagonally, yet still let him move. 10 minutes of experimentation, and I had a design. It might be hard to implement, though. I'd need a really awkward joint to hold it in place.
As the kit's haven't arrived yet, I've been spending most my time making parts that'll be useful later on: Joints, Handles, Strips, and Rivets.
(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/5111/dsc0050.png)
To make rivets, I first chop off some pieces from an old runner.
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5246/dsc00520.png)
Rods are held over a flame to melt their tips, and then pressed through an aluminum plate with holes in it to form rivets. I'm not too good with this, so only about 1/3 of my rivets are actually usable.