TD-1536 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Just wanted to share what I've been up to since halting Sandtrooper back pack production for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Biceps... And here's the revised comm panel with antenna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'm using the OSCS belt boxes for size and detail reference, but I am sculpting my own from scratch. My OSCS belt with custom fab mid section made from .090 ABS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ares Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Holy.Crap. *drools* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 looking really good mike i am impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'dib Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Awesome work, Mike! I've been waiting for you to regain momentum on this project for forever! Yours looks sure to be the definitive Clone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Arm. This is the rev.2 biceps and forearm. I've already re-sculpted both, you saw the biceps above. I've also re-sculpted the shoulder bell to be much more accurate than before, pictures to come. I also plan to re-sculpt the Commander Cody shoulder bell with more accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Freaking sweet Mike! Can't wait to see how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD4549 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 WOW, looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD7606 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 wow, looks really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Whoa! Mike, you sculpt like a master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Roger that! Simply amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavetrooper Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Awesome work I have an old set of MG armor and never liked how the thigh look. I really can't wait to see this done. Might make me think twice about making a clone again. They do look very skinny, what size of a person can wear this without shimming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'm a skinny guy, about 6', 160lbs. While I have plenty of reference shots, the only way to make this ideal for me, and for screen accuracy, is to make all the measurements identical to mine. I've also used some of the measurements from my existing sets of armor, such as the leg pieces. This will not be a "one size fits all" kit like the MG stuff. And, because all the contours and details are identical to the CG files, shimming them up would essentially ruin the accuracy. These parts don't have large, flat planes that take well to shimming, everything is highly contoured and rounded. I know that the OSCS and Sci-fire guys are working on Clone armor, too, derived from the CAD files. They promise to make armor in various sizes, and can potentially do that. I, on the other hand, started this project back in 2005 and just want to see it finished if for nothing else, just to have suits of armor that I made. Depending on where they go with their kit sales will probably determine what I ultimately do with regards to making stuff available for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 It's probably easier to say about MG that one size fits most. And as we all know, accuracy isn't always the best barometer of sales, nor does accuracy - especially with clone armor that never needed to fit a real human body - necessarily correlate with durability, comfort, ease of assembly, or low cost. FX and (until this year) MG are arguably the least accurate of their types, yet they are worn by the majority of the troopers for each type. The bottom line is this: regardless of whether you sell one suit or hundreds, wearing a suit of armor that you sculpted yourself and that looks fantastic is in itself an incredible achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksaber212 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Awesome skills buddy! Your armor is rockin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuneSoldat Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 It's probably easier to say about MG that one size fits most. And as we all know, accuracy isn't always the best barometer of sales, nor does accuracy - especially with clone armor that never needed to fit a real human body - necessarily correlate with durability, comfort, ease of assembly, or low cost. FX and (until this year) MG are arguably the least accurate of their types, yet they are worn by the majority of the troopers for each type. The bottom line is this: regardless of whether you sell one suit or hundreds, wearing a suit of armor that you sculpted yourself and that looks fantastic is in itself an incredible achievement. Well said. Mike, keep us updated as you continue with this project. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Keep the good work up bro. Looks FANTASTIC!!! Mike as all ways . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thanks guys. The remaining sculpting foam to finish the body parts should be arriving tomorrow. Can't wait to get those parts done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 ****, that looks fantastic, mike! the clone troopers aren´t on my list of favorite star wars characters but these pics makes me want a suit one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Awesome work, Mike. You're the perfect size for clone armor. I've seen way too many barrel-clones. I don't think anyone can pull off the proper look unless they're very thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavetrooper Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'm a skinny guy, about 6', 160lbs. While I have plenty of reference shots, the only way to make this ideal for me, and for screen accuracy, is to make all the measurements identical to mine. I've also used some of the measurements from my existing sets of armor, such as the leg pieces. Sorry to have caused such a stir. I was just asking a simple size question. I completely understand why the size looks small. If I was sculpting a suit I would make it fit me too. I think the thing about MG armor is he was a bigger guy making armor for himself too at first, and it worked out that it would fit most. It is awesome work and it should look fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Holy ***, you really rocked out on that stuff! Can't wait man, I'm sure it will look great. I'm thankful that we are built about the same. Whoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ares Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 *drools more* Sandy Clones? cross COOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 I'm a skinny guy, about 6', 160lbs. While I have plenty of reference shots, the only way to make this ideal for me, and for screen accuracy, is to make all the measurements identical to mine. I've also used some of the measurements from my existing sets of armor, such as the leg pieces. Sorry to have caused such a stir. I was just asking a simple size question. I completely understand why the size looks small. If I was sculpting a suit I would make it fit me too. I think the thing about MG armor is he was a bigger guy making armor for himself too at first, and it worked out that it would fit most. It is awesome work and it should look fantastic. Oh, no worries. I just wanted to state my position just as a FYI for everyone. Reason being, when I first started on this project, my intent was to make it "one size fits all". I actually have some larger forearms, elbows and biceps done. But, I realized after getting more into it, that the larger parts looked ridiculous on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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