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Post by Leon on Dec 24, 2017 19:10:18 GMT -5
WOW....That looks awesome John!  |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 25, 2017 13:20:27 GMT -5
Impressive work as always John! Nice re-work on those engine pod/thruster/thingys |
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Dec 26, 2017 12:38:54 GMT -5
Museum piece for sure John, Bravo!
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Post by John Everett on Dec 28, 2017 19:36:56 GMT -5
Museum piece for sure John, Bravo! Yeah, maybe in Madam Eudora’s “Bizarre collection of weird shite Museum.” Figures!  
Yep. You’re right. It is just a collection of various WWII soldier parts. They should be pretty well disguised once I get some bright colors on there. |
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Post by moramarth on Dec 28, 2017 22:59:04 GMT -5
"Yeah, maybe in Madam Eudora’s “Bizarre collection of weird shite Museum.” "Sorry, the 1:35th section there has been reserved for the products of Jake and Dinos Chapman...  www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/jun/16/jake-and-dinos-chapman-how-we-made-helljakeanddinoschapman.com/works/fucking-hell/jakeanddinoschapman.com/works/ship-of-fools/jakeanddinoschapman.com/works/the-sum-of-all-evil/Honestly, it would be nice to think some day some wealthy "collector" might suddenly have a revelation that the work of skilled scale modelling artists (and that's what you are) have an aesthetic value greater than some modern "art" and are as worthy of being a given a permanent home and displayed for the appreciation of a greater audience. Great Art doesn't have to have "symbolism" or "meaning": how much of the product of the masters of the past just illustrate simple tales? Nice work with the figures, by the way; I'm looking forward to seeing how they look completed. You might note there's some WW1 stuff still coming out (e.g. by ICM) which might be useful to taking you closer to the "Steampunk" era (not that there's anything wrong with "Dieselpunk"). As I recall pricey Preiser do Victorian civilians in 1:32nd scale too. Regards, M
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Post by John Everett on Dec 29, 2017 2:11:32 GMT -5
I hadn’t thought about Preiser. That’s not a bad idea.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Dec 29, 2017 13:25:05 GMT -5
You're too modest John, but that ain't a bad thing. Killer work Ma Brotha, I'm loving the process!
Cheers, Ski.
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Post by dennis on Jan 3, 2018 18:24:39 GMT -5
John this is a great projec, I am following this with interest. As you have named the boat/ship, "Rocinante ll" are you a fan of the Expanse books by James S A Corey?
Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by John Everett on Jan 3, 2018 18:45:04 GMT -5
John this is a great projec, I am following this with interest. As you have named the boat/ship, "Rocinante ll" are you a fan of the Expanse books by James S A Corey? Looking forward to seeing more. Dennis I don't know Cory. But this is meant to be a scene borrowed from a different book written by Kevin Anderson and Neil Peart called Clockwork Angels. It's a long story, but it all ties-in with the final album released by Canadian group, Rush. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jan 4, 2018 11:01:14 GMT -5
One has to be crazy not to appreciate not only the level of detail involved in this build but the creativeness behind it as well. Hats be off to you for all you're putting into this John. Wow!!
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Post by dennis on Jan 4, 2018 18:53:57 GMT -5
John thank you for taking the time to explain and reply, your reply explains the direction of you creation. I am looking forward to seeing more great work.
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Post by John Everett on Jan 6, 2018 12:03:50 GMT -5
I went and looked up the name Rocinante. I knew about the spaceship which was featured in a Rush album back about 1980 and I knew that it was also the name of Don Quixote's horse. But there were several uses of the name in more modern literature. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocinante_(disambiguation)Given that most SciFi writers have probably listed to a whole lot of Rush and also read a whole lot of literature, it stands to reason that the name is now associated with any type of noble and dependable steed which carries the hero into adventure. |
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Post by dennis on Jan 9, 2018 9:34:51 GMT -5
Hi John, one of the main characters in the Expanse books James Holden explains to the rest of his crew the name change of the ship to Rocinante he explains the connection to Don Quixote and the horse; he is one of two 'earthers' on the ship the rest of the small crew are a 'belter' and a Martian they do not know of the literary connection. Amos, the other earther doesn't care. Rocinante carries the crew through many great tales.
Keep on with the great work, I look forward to more.
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Post by John Everett on Jan 9, 2018 10:43:54 GMT -5
On my ship, the 'Rocinante' Wheeling through the galaxies, Headed for the heart of Cygnus Headlong into mystery - Neil Peart Wires and electricity.    Roughing in the "mechanicals". It's also a nice way to hide the 4 miles of wire.  More work needed in here as well.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 9, 2018 22:00:20 GMT -5
It is coming out far better than I imagined... keep modeling!
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 10, 2018 17:17:21 GMT -5
Your talent coming thru again.
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Post by multicam on Jan 10, 2018 22:15:59 GMT -5
Just caught up on this! Awesome work so far. Very imaginative and well-rendered.
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Post by Leon on Jan 11, 2018 4:56:25 GMT -5
This is really looking awesome!
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Post by dupes on Jan 11, 2018 8:25:18 GMT -5
Haven't checked in on this in a while - egads I love your scratchbuildery.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jan 11, 2018 11:33:05 GMT -5
All looking really good, from figs to wiring.
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Post by tiking on Jan 12, 2018 1:41:53 GMT -5
Really awesome looking build.
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Post by John Everett on Mar 24, 2018 0:35:24 GMT -5
The ship has been on hold for 3 months while I built the Star Trek shuttle. With the shuttle now complete I'm able to move back into the shipyard. Landscaping done on the base as well as final decisions about where to run wires.   Every train station needs a clock tower. (Broken Timex reused. More stonework needed to cover the exposed wood.)  |
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Post by Neo Phyte on Mar 24, 2018 4:31:02 GMT -5
Love the way you use a mixture of architectural styles in your model.
What I love about unplanned scratchbuilds is that it ican be so ad hoc that one's subconscious mind gets a chance to reveal itself - hence conscious. A dream manifested.
I never know what you will do next. Full of surprises; and doing a great job of it.
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Post by dierk on Mar 24, 2018 5:00:21 GMT -5
Good to see this one making it back - so much for doing OOB with no lights, ey?  I thought I'd heard that name before - 'Rocinante' was a ship in the Syfy Channel series 'The Expanse' (third season about to kick off) Worth a look IMO. |
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Post by Leon on Mar 24, 2018 5:58:26 GMT -5
Nice to see this back on the bench! Landscaping looks good as does the addition of the Timex. |
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Post by tiking on Mar 27, 2018 23:34:52 GMT -5
Outstanding work is your trademark.
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Post by John Everett on Mar 28, 2018 8:30:08 GMT -5
Outstanding work is your trademark. Thanks. But there's nothing special here. just do one thing often enough and your results will improve over time.....Also, if it goes badly, don't post it. Facade over the clock and beginnings with the elevator car.   Most of today will be used in getting the elevator finished.  |
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Mar 28, 2018 10:29:34 GMT -5
I do like that stone work!
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Post by John Everett on Mar 30, 2018 16:05:27 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Mar 30, 2018 17:59:03 GMT -5
John,i'm taking it for granted the elevator really works! |
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