Cacique Caribe | 26 Jul 2012 3:15 p.m. PST |
So far, all I have is the bottom half of the creature. However, I would welcome any comments or suggestions you may have. All three sides are basically the same:
link link By the way, this was the initial inspiration for what I've done so far:
And this previous TMP discussion: TMP link Thanks, Dan link |
malleman | 26 Jul 2012 4:45 p.m. PST |
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Covert Walrus | 26 Jul 2012 4:49 p.m. PST |
Looking good so far. Are you going to make it sentient? What do you plan to do for arms/hands/tentacle analogues if so? |
Redroom | 26 Jul 2012 5:37 p.m. PST |
looks xorn'ish, very cool |
28mmMan | 26 Jul 2012 7:23 p.m. PST |
Great looking legs, knees are clean
very nice indeed. If you are considering casting, you may want to cast now. This way you can build up several versions without sacrificing a great start
sometimes the next half does not got the way we plan
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Cacique Caribe | 26 Jul 2012 8:25 p.m. PST |
I would love . . . . . . for someone to cast them as a dolly, and then for them to do a contest to see what other people, beginners and experts alike, come up with (each contestant with three dollies to either do three variants of the same concept or submit three different concepts). I think that would be a really productive and fun contest. And I would donate the green for free to that project. But I'm not sure if any manufacturer would be interested in such a thing. Dan |
Jason O Mahony | 27 Jul 2012 6:33 a.m. PST |
It could stand as it is. Reminds me somewhat of the pentapods from Traveller 2300ad. |
arngrimson | 27 Jul 2012 3:09 p.m. PST |
CC Dan you could try 15mm.co.uk with their SHM range. |
deviantsaint | 27 Jul 2012 4:07 p.m. PST |
Kinda reminds me of the Puppeteers in the Ring World series. Just needs two python-like heads and it's all set. |
deflatermouse | 27 Jul 2012 4:21 p.m. PST |
Yes as arngrimson suggested maybe try 15mm with their SHM. I would be intersted in a couple. And a 6-legged dog |
SirFjodin | 27 Jul 2012 4:33 p.m. PST |
And 6 legged crab! And your great xenofish! Your minis are awesome and must be produced in metal!
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Armiesarmy | 28 Jul 2012 12:00 p.m. PST |
top idea from 28mm man. These are a fantastic base dollie. I cant think of upteen things I want to use then for! |
28mmMan | 02 Aug 2012 8:11 a.m. PST |
CC any headway on your tripod? |
Eli Arndt | 02 Aug 2012 9:52 a.m. PST |
Dan, This is exactly the sort of thing that Gavin at 15mm.co.uk is looking for in the SHM line. I know he's doesn't usually answer emails over the weekend but if you'd like I'll email him pics for you or you could do it yourself. -Eli |
Cacique Caribe | 02 Aug 2012 11:55 a.m. PST |
Guys, A few days ago I found someone willing to add it to one of his planned molds and casting is expected in the next month or so. Can't wait to see it in metal. And I particularly look forward to the manufacturer sending out dollies to people willing to try their hand at completing the figure, according to their own individual vision. I suspect that most will complete the sculpt as a two-part figure. Let's see how it goes. Dan TMP link TMP link TMP link TMP link TMP link |
republic of tolworth | 02 Aug 2012 12:21 p.m. PST |
Excellent news! First class. |
Eli Arndt | 02 Aug 2012 1:51 p.m. PST |
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AVAMANGO | 02 Aug 2012 3:26 p.m. PST |
Im still hoping to see that grass hopper legged SPUG look a like cast up that you posted up a few months ago. |
Cacique Caribe | 02 Aug 2012 4:50 p.m. PST |
"grass hopper legged SPUG look a like"??? Dan |
Cacique Caribe | 06 Aug 2012 4:15 p.m. PST |
I wonder how many will try to make "centaurs" like this out of the tripedal dolly:
link Dan |
28mmMan | 06 Aug 2012 9:14 p.m. PST |
I am planning trilateral symmetry
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Rebel Minis | 07 Aug 2012 6:57 a.m. PST |
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Cacique Caribe | 07 Aug 2012 11:52 a.m. PST |
I'm sending them off to TMP's Napthyme later today or tomorrow morning, so he can add them to his next casting batch. You'll be hearing more from him on what he'll do with the dolly of the donated green. Can't wait to see what you guys make, using the legs as your starting point! Dan |
Cacique Caribe | 28 Aug 2012 8:59 p.m. PST |
Napthyme tells me he has received the green and that he likes it! Soon, you guys will have a chance to turn that tripedal dolly into things like these, or anything else your imagination can come up with:
Dan |
arngrimson | 25 Oct 2012 3:44 a.m. PST |
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SirFjodin | 25 Oct 2012 5:05 a.m. PST |
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napthyme | 25 Oct 2012 11:38 a.m. PST |
sorry everyone I got deathly sick in Sept due to allergies and I am just now getting back on my feet again. I talked to the mold maker that Mike at Rebel uses and there kinda backed up ATM, so it could be after Christmas before I can get any of my greens molded for masters. These will definitely get done, it just might take a bit more time. |
Cacique Caribe | 25 Oct 2012 11:42 a.m. PST |
Jim, Wow. Please take care of that. I went into an Urgent Care center late September for sinuses and allergies and a week later was fighting pneumonia. That's the third time I ever get pneumonia and all three times it started as a bad pollen and mold allergy spell. Thanks for the update though. Dan |
napthyme | 29 Dec 2012 3:00 p.m. PST |
TMP link any suggestions on how to proceed now??? Jim |
Cacique Caribe | 31 Dec 2012 3:45 a.m. PST |
Wow, nice!!! So far, on that other thread, these have said they'd be interested: 1) Kyn Ell 2) Zephyr1 3) Eli Arndt 4) Chief Lackey Rich Awesome group. QUESTION: Any other sculptors out there interested in making the top half, done the way your own imagination feels the creature should look? If so, click on the link Napthyme posted above and express your thoughts! Here's that link again: TMP link Dan |
28mmMan | 31 Dec 2012 10:42 p.m. PST |
I'm in like Flynn! 3-5 to sculpt a team/unit please. Let me know what arrangements via paypal you need to make this happen :) |
28mmMan | 07 Jan 2013 9:04 p.m. PST |
Most of the talk shifted to the sculpting board
hoping the bump will entice a couple more interested parties to join the fun :) |
28mmMan | 08 Jan 2013 10:54 p.m. PST |
I had another thought guys. Since there are not dozens of posts noting how much tripod types would be welcome and desired perhaps we should consider the potential of what could be done with our efforts and the commitment of making the dollie thus far. Maybe we should come up with a common theme, to better provide the chance that the end results work together? What I was thinking is
three versions of the same basic form. A bestial or wild version
this could easily fit the horror, beast, or savage theme. A primitive version
this could fit the low tech ideal
an aboriginal type that could lend towards VSF (tripods of Venus!), post apoc, or fantasy themes. An advanced version
the same as the primitive type but with the equipment and weapons of an advance species
sci-fi themes. If we can agree on a basic look, maybe a drawing or two to lead our efforts? Just a thought. :D |
Kyn ell | 09 Jan 2013 12:30 a.m. PST |
I thought the idea was how different we could make them from the same dolly? Its going to be judged like a competition so i would prefer to just come up with my own design, they're going to fit anyway as they'll have 3 legs! |
Cacique Caribe | 09 Jan 2013 10:29 a.m. PST |
Kyn ell is right. The sculptor's individual creativity potential is what we're after here. There might be innovative designs in the minds of the participating sculptors and we would love to see how far they take it. That's also the reason why I suggested minimal reveal of the WIP until completed and submitted. Dan |
Eli Arndt | 09 Jan 2013 10:38 a.m. PST |
Well, I'm in, so when you get the ball rolling just shoot me an email. I'd like to a few to work with if it's okay. -Eli |
Cacique Caribe | 09 Jan 2013 12:50 p.m. PST |
I think that Jim (Napthyme) is planning to send out 3-5 dollies to the sculptors that voice their interest on this other thread: TMP link I'm sure he'll be keeping everyone updated on when they get cast and sent out. Dan |
napthyme | 09 Jan 2013 3:44 p.m. PST |
Yeap, that is the plan
. (the plan, the plan!!!) Update: got pics from the caster, the green has survived the molding process and looks pretty good so far. Now we can find out how bendable they are for leg positioning. Hopefully will have production molds plus copies of these in the next week or so. |
Cacique Caribe | 09 Jan 2013 5:01 p.m. PST |
Wonderful!!! Thanks for the update. Dan |
28mmMan | 09 Jan 2013 10:36 p.m. PST |
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napthyme | 24 Jan 2013 3:47 p.m. PST |
Molds are now on there way to the caster
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28mmMan | 25 Jan 2013 11:21 p.m. PST |
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napthyme | 26 Jan 2013 3:25 p.m. PST |
ok, looks like Dan is MIA again due to work. So I will update the sculptors list here for him. Have I missed anyone? 1) Kyn Ell 2) Zephyr1 3) Eli Arndt 4) Chief Lackey Rich 5) Army's Armies Keith 6) 28mmMan Ray 7) The Count 8) WarrenB 9) moonmin82 10) Cacique Caribe If everyone can LMK the quantities you wanted otherwise I will limit them to 5 for the first castings as this figure is going to be hard on molds. |
Cacique Caribe | 26 Jan 2013 8:52 p.m. PST |
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napthyme | 02 Feb 2013 11:09 p.m. PST |
I have dollies tonight
So I need contact info for everyone. I might have it for a few here, but not everyone. PM me or e-mail hintzjim at hotmail dot com |
Cacique Caribe | 03 Feb 2013 7:58 p.m. PST |
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28mmMan | 03 Feb 2013 9:23 p.m. PST |
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Cacique Caribe | 03 Feb 2013 9:47 p.m. PST |
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Chef Lackey Rich | 05 Feb 2013 6:56 p.m. PST |
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napthyme | 06 Feb 2013 12:18 a.m. PST |
Sorry guys I wanted to work on this tonight and was just not up to par health wise. Will shoot for tomorrow
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