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Made in ca
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Hey Guys,

I have had quite a few supportive comments on how my drop pods turn out so I have made some videos to help anyone that needs it.

here is a pic


droppod closed by ff151, on Flickr
Here is a video on some tips on how I achieve some of the painted features..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGeHAI-FmGE

Here is an earlier vid on how I magnetize the weapons in the drop pod

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXuEv_nHkwM

Here is the first drop pod I completed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1YOIj0c3WY&feature=related

Comments are always welcomed!!!


 
   
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Decrepit Dakkanaut






Madison, WI

Thanks Cat... good vids and tips are always welcome! Timely too, I should be working on some pods soon.

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nice wouldnt of thought to magnetise the weapons

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Hot damn! This is a good one! I wish I would've seen this before I made mine.

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Amazing idea to magnetize the weapons! had never considered that myself!

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Great tutorial keep up the good work.

 
   
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A drop pod? pfft.

Now a TITAN!

That would be cool.


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And that is a great drop pod. I love the highlighting

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That droppod looks like a popsicle. Mmmm..

   
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yeah like a firecracker. I like your work though. good ideas

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Excellent. I also saw a vid on your CF army completed, very nice.

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