| Cacique Caribe | 19 Dec 2011 12:56 p.m. PST |
This is what it's supposed to look like:
link This, of course, is way to big even for 28mm, plus it seems to be flat:
link And this one, though 3D, doesn't seem to provide any information, other than the pic:
link So, what options are there (for 28mm or 15mm) that may not have been explored recently? Thanks, Dan |
| Rassilon | 19 Dec 2011 1:03 p.m. PST |
I'm surprised GZG never did a version for their 15mm line of SciFi Egyptians and off world teams… unless I've missed it on their site? |
| Cacique Caribe | 19 Dec 2011 1:07 p.m. PST |
I'm even contemplating buying this brass piece as a substitute:
link auction I just wish it was smaller than the 23mm shown in the description. A 12-15mm wide diameter would be perfect for 15mm gaming. Dan
PS. I guess that, if I had to, I could try my hand at making one. I just wish I didn't have to:
link |
| clkeagle | 19 Dec 2011 1:08 p.m. PST |
I found a pack of decorative sewing buttons that worked just fine. Obviously no glyphs, but it had a gemstone and the same basic pattern around the outside. Not hard to carve a chunk of balsa wood into a stand. 20mm round Roman shields would be another good place to start. And, of course, if anyone wants a slightly-undersized-but-functional gate:
shapeways.com/model/247988 -Chris K. |
| CeruLucifus | 19 Dec 2011 1:08 p.m. PST |
Barely remember the movie, never watched the show, and you don't say what scale this is. Whether a hand-held device or bigger, its regularity -- two concentric circles with a disk in the middle -- probably adds up to something easy to scratch build, and the glyphs are just painting. If you're talking about the actual stargate (a couple stories tall as I remember from the movie), there are a few tutorials around by people who've scratchbuilt them. Couldn't bring one up via Google just now. |
| Rassilon | 19 Dec 2011 1:36 p.m. PST |
Caribe that brass piece ain't bad… |
| Given up for good | 19 Dec 2011 2:05 p.m. PST |
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| Given up for good | 19 Dec 2011 2:08 p.m. PST |
FOUND ONE – just need to rescale the PDF link OK – I know I can edit but what the heck! |
| Cacique Caribe | 19 Dec 2011 2:33 p.m. PST |
Rassilon, It was either that one or this other one here (but adding a little bead in the middle): auction Dan |
dragon6  | 19 Dec 2011 3:05 p.m. PST |
Dan I like the second one much better You can always glue a glass piece in the center or even do the gem paint on it. There is a tutorial around here somewhere on doing gem painting. I think it was on the FOW board? Or maybe one of the aircraft boards? |
| Micman | 19 Dec 2011 3:40 p.m. PST |
Who makes a 15mm Stargate? I remember seeing one here this last year, just can't remember who. |
| Wolfprophet | 19 Dec 2011 11:43 p.m. PST |
"Who makes a 15mm Stargate? I remember seeing one here this last year, just can't remember who." UGH! I know this one… There is a company…..but… for the life of me…I cannot remember which one… They make ones that fit in each scale though. They're not labeled "For x scale", just their diameter is labelled. If I can remember it or find the site, I'll be back with it. It doesn't even look like I book marked it. |
| Cacique Caribe | 19 Dec 2011 11:59 p.m. PST |
According to Wikipedia, a typical stargate ring measures 4.6 m (15 ft) in diameter. So the outer diameter of a 15mm gaming one should be around 45mm (1.77 inches), right? Well, these Stargate Keyrings are probably more like for 10mm, being 1 3/8" (34mm) in diameter: auction This is the one from Shieldwall. "It is an elipsoid shape, measuring (externally) 48mm by 42mm":
linkAnd I just found this Spacegate Geocoin, which measures 44 mm in diameter (1.75 inches). Sounds like the perfect size for 15mm, but there's no telling how expensive it is:
linkThese Stargate Coasters seem great for 28-30mm, with an outer diameter of 4.57 inches (116mm): auction link Studio Bergstrom makes these for 28mm: link Dan
TMP link
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| Cacique Caribe | 20 Dec 2011 1:02 a.m. PST |
Hmm . . . I wonder if a couple of 50mm (2 inch) lipped bases, without slots and glued back to back, would work as a Stargate for 15mm.
Dan |
| moocifer | 20 Dec 2011 4:01 a.m. PST |
OOoo !! I like the StarGate Coasters & GeoCoins. *EDIT: Shame both are such crazy prices .. :( |
| Glenn M | 20 Dec 2011 4:17 a.m. PST |
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 Legion 4 | 20 Dec 2011 7:00 a.m. PST |
I used the keyring gates for my 6mm … looks about right …
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| Cacique Caribe | 20 Dec 2011 9:14 a.m. PST |
Wow!!! That looks perfect for those figures. Dan |
| Rassilon | 20 Dec 2011 11:43 a.m. PST |
Where can I find Shieldwall's gate set? Do they have their own website? Thanks! :) |
| Cacique Caribe | 20 Dec 2011 12:34 p.m. PST |
Here's a sarcophagus: link Dan |
| Micman | 20 Dec 2011 1:28 p.m. PST |
I remember now, Studio Bergstrom is the one who makes a 4 and 8 in stargate. link |
| Micman | 20 Dec 2011 1:30 p.m. PST |
Glen M nice work on making a DHD. |
John Leahy  | 20 Dec 2011 3:35 p.m. PST |
I used a few different sized metal washers with a bead glued to the middle on a cut piece of wood. Just need to cut out a pic on a piece of card and done. Like the gent above. My gate is for 15mm scaled down from a 25mm pdf at the Stargate yahoo group. Thanks, John
Thanks, John |
| Legion 4 | 21 Dec 2011 7:21 a.m. PST |
Thanks C/C !!! Shapeways makes a smaller version too …
I call it … the mini-gate !!  link |
| Cacique Caribe | 21 Dec 2011 11:55 a.m. PST |
You guys think this might be useful for 15mm? auction It says it is 45mm in diameter. Here's a smaller (32mm) option. It almost looks as though it has glyphs: auction Dan |
| Cacique Caribe | 21 Dec 2011 11:58 p.m. PST |
And for a DHD for 15mm, how about thes small brass knobs? auction How does that look as a starting point for a conversion? Also, here's a comparison pic of a stargate (presumably 6.7 meters in diameter) and O'Neil:
Here's a few additional pics of the DHD (presumably 2 meters in diameter and 1.22 meters tall):
Dan |
| Legion 4 | 22 Dec 2011 7:34 p.m. PST |
Love those pics !!!  |
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