Okay, I know it's been a while, but I'm finally doing some more work on the pack. I've been having issues with work, moving, and other stuff. So... sorry for the wait. So far I have completed the housing and attached an ALICE frame to it. (Pictures to come)
One problem I am having though, is weather or not to make the neutrona sword or not...
Don't get me wrong, I want to make the sword, but I think making a medieval neutrona wand would be more recognizable to people who aren't hardcore fans. I want to get input on this before I start making it.
I understand the sword would be more true to the comic and it was the predominate weapon in those times, but I can't shake the fact that a "gun"-like weapon would be better recognized at ren-fairs. Plus, I wouldn't have to explain why I'm using a sword over a gun (ie "Well in the comics, it was like this...")
What do you guys think?
- March 29th, 2011, 10:51 am#312958
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- March 29th, 2011, 11:04 am#312962
SWORD. DO IT.
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing
- March 29th, 2011, 12:38 pm#312977
Do the sword. I bet if you do a gun everyone is gonna say, "YOU SHOULD OF MADE A SWORD!"
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- March 30th, 2011, 9:12 am#313237
Okay, okay!
I'll do the sword!!
But right now, I'm working on the pack and trap. The sword will be made last (I need to order a sturdy wood sword)
When i hit a bump in the pack, I'll start working on the goggles. The trap will be finished first. Again, I will post pictures soon.
I still need to design a PKE meter... any suggestions??
I'll do the sword!!
But right now, I'm working on the pack and trap. The sword will be made last (I need to order a sturdy wood sword)
When i hit a bump in the pack, I'll start working on the goggles. The trap will be finished first. Again, I will post pictures soon.
I still need to design a PKE meter... any suggestions??
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- March 30th, 2011, 7:10 pm#313460
THE TRAP IS DONE!
Here it is from the front:
And the Back:
Here's a pic in low light so you can see the light better
The light is a small LED flicker light, so it looks like a candle burning inside the hole in the trap.
Here it is from the front:
And the Back:
Here's a pic in low light so you can see the light better
The light is a small LED flicker light, so it looks like a candle burning inside the hole in the trap.
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- March 31st, 2011, 11:04 am#313648
I think those brass bits on the top are a bit too shiny/sparkly. Maybe try roughing up the surface of them a bit?
whiteboygus wrote:
I think those brass bits on the top are a bit too shiny/sparkly. Maybe try roughing up the surface of them a bit?
- March 31st, 2011, 11:40 am#313658
They are actually pretty dulled up. Those "Sparkles" are just the cracks in the finish caught by the flash of my camera. I can rough them up a bit more, but it will still "sparkle" with a flash.
The Stiff wrote:I think those brass bits on the top are a bit too shiny/sparkly. Maybe try roughing up the surface of them a bit?
They are actually pretty dulled up. Those "Sparkles" are just the cracks in the finish caught by the flash of my camera. I can rough them up a bit more, but it will still "sparkle" with a flash.
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- March 31st, 2011, 11:54 am#313664
you might even want to do a wash with brown leather dye or some shoe polish. it'll age/weather it a little more.
whiteboygus wrote:The Stiff wrote:I think those brass bits on the top are a bit too shiny/sparkly. Maybe try roughing up the surface of them a bit?
They are actually pretty dulled up. Those "Sparkles" are just the cracks in the finish caught by the flash of my camera. I can rough them up a bit more, but it will still "sparkle" with a flash.
you might even want to do a wash with brown leather dye or some shoe polish. it'll age/weather it a little more.
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- April 1st, 2011, 5:58 pm#313999
Looking great! I love how the trap came out and I can't wait to see what becomes of the pack! You could age the brass with ammonia. I've seen the results on wood, but I haven't seen it on brass myself, but it wouldn't hurt giving a go on some scrap pieces! It's the second of the two methods of aging brass in the link below.
http://www.whitechapel-ltd.com/ganti.html
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- April 9th, 2011, 5:46 pm#315348
Alright guys, I've got a hold of all the items I need for special effects.
A Flame light for the "Cyclotron "
And a Portable Aquarium Bubbler for the... well... Bubbler
I am going to be working on the pack for the next couple weeks. Wish me luck.
A Flame light for the "Cyclotron "
And a Portable Aquarium Bubbler for the... well... Bubbler
I am going to be working on the pack for the next couple weeks. Wish me luck.
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- April 9th, 2011, 11:22 pm#315389
"This is surreal-- like they made a really good movie out of all these internet nerds I know."
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I wish you the best of luck, sir! This is one pack build I've been super duper excited about. I'm really interested in seeing how the cyclotron turns out!
"This is surreal-- like they made a really good movie out of all these internet nerds I know."
Ray... when someone asks you 'where the booty at' you say 'WHOOT THERE IT IS.'
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- April 10th, 2011, 6:15 am#315409
Nonagon wrote:I wish you the best of luck, sir! This is one pack build I've been super duper excited about. I'm really interested in seeing how the cyclotron turns out!Thanks Nonagon. The effect of the Cyclotron will be that of a wood stove with a fire burning inside it.
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- April 10th, 2011, 3:13 pm#315477
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For your bubbling effect, have you considered going the route of bubbler Xmas lights? No need for more than an incandescent light source for heat, and the liquid inside some cannibalized bubbler bulbs, which you can order from Xmas light suppliers:
http://www.amazon.com/C7-Replacement-Bu ... B000IO2S9E
Like so. It's a great effect, and probably a ton easier than working up an aquarium bubbling system, I'd think.
For your bubbling effect, have you considered going the route of bubbler Xmas lights? No need for more than an incandescent light source for heat, and the liquid inside some cannibalized bubbler bulbs, which you can order from Xmas light suppliers:
http://www.amazon.com/C7-Replacement-Bu ... B000IO2S9E
Like so. It's a great effect, and probably a ton easier than working up an aquarium bubbling system, I'd think.
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- April 10th, 2011, 3:42 pm#315482
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Carpeteria wrote:For your bubbling effect, have you considered going the route of bubbler Xmas lights? No need for more than an incandescent light source for heat, and the liquid inside some cannibalized bubbler bulbs, which you can order from Xmas light suppliers:Believe it or not, I did think about going that route. But in the long run, I think this system is a lot simpler. The oil for the bulbs is a bit more difficult to acquire than water. And the bubbler rig is fairly straightforward. If I decide to make another pack, I'll explore different options.
http://www.amazon.com/C7-Replacement-Bu ... B000IO2S9E
Like so. It's a great effect, and probably a ton easier than working up an aquarium bubbling system, I'd think.
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- April 11th, 2011, 12:26 am#315560
Can't wait to see more build pics!
Stop staring at me, you got the bug eyes!
- April 12th, 2011, 1:41 pm#315943
This is insanely brilliant!
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- November 1st, 2011, 3:20 pm#357631
I actually just started working on this myself. I have a smaller budget because I currently have no job so I'm not making the top part bubble. I susbtituted it for a light up witch's brew bottle decoration. It looks okay so far so let's hope in the long run it turns out.
- May 29th, 2017, 6:10 am#4894020
Any updates on this??
Sorry about the 'bug-eyes' thing. I'll be in my office.
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