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Looks fancy!

Just want to point out that we are already on page 6 of this comp and it is not even September. This competition is going to be a good one! (yes I will be starting soon, this whole moving thing is taking my focus) Stay tuned.

Ok, I got a little more work done today and probably wont get back to it until Wednesday.

Got the side panels on the mechanical arm and began to even everything out.


Then added some reflectors to the top of the arm.



Made sure to cut enough reflectors for the entire project, most likely will have some left over.


Then started ti put them on the barricades. Was going to put them on the side, but I didnt like how much they stuck out so I decided to mount them on the tops.


And they are all ready for painting



Started on the tire spikes


Testing out spikes



Then I started on the rising barricade. Here is the pic of the beginning mechanics of this piece. Here you can see the grooves and rollers. More to come on this one.

Nice Progress GamesEtc.

Yeah, 6 pages so far. Summer is ending (for us in the Northern Hemisphere) and people are settling in. So I think it is a questionof having some extra hobby time. Except me. :(

Blergh you lot are so quick. At least I still have the excuse of a new born to fall back on. Although i still hope to finish

I have the basis of the tarmac and gravel done with my sign uprights, and i ahve started work on the sign and gantry. It still needs more detail, but i need to think about that.

Moving onwards and upwards...

Everybody's stuff is looking amazing.

@Mordain - Like the details on the ground!

@Barnzie - Looking very good!!!!


BTW, anyone familiar with this product and what colors are in it? Tempted to get it with my rewards from work.
http://www.amazon.com/Vallejo-Model-Color-Combo-17ml/dp/B00BATAE7O/ref=pd_sbs_t_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0KFYSVK8G59E91D9KNPD

All I can tell you is that Model color is their regular line as opposed to GAME color which were meant to be closer approximations to GW colors. You'll probably get a more even mix of colors in it, in that case. I wonder if they have a chart somewhere.

Try this maybe?
http://cdn.acrylicosvallejo.com/96921f6a542f9c4908aacc121b259cc0/Carta_ModelColor_rev01.pdf

That isn't a list of contents, it's the link to their model color line. Maybe the same thing though if you get the big kit?

Some awesome looking work going on - I did kind of a test piece for an elevated track pylon and it did not look too great so will be restarting it, probably at the weekend


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Well, decided to get some building on. 6 inches high, 2 inches at the base and 1.5 inches at the top. Based on a CD.

Everyones work is looking great!
Here's where I'm at with my overpass. It's getting progressively more broken down.

OK amazing work going on here, I am getting scared now! Not even got a plan yet, not that I ever work to a plan, but you know. And everyone is progressing so well. Amazing ideas too.

Materials I've used so far.
The "skin" from a hollow core interior door
ring between showerhead and wall
guts from a broken smoke detector
cut offs from cork underlay for hardwood flooring
old co2 detector
ringer from doorbell
assorted gearing from a blender
scrap wire
the ball that diverts water from the bath faucet to showerhead
the assorted grit that accumulates in the bottom of a tool belt

I work in the construction field and am lucky enough to have a position that allows me to touch nearly every facet of the process. Every time I see an interesting looking piece I throw it in my belt and take it home. So far 100% percent of my project is made out of garbage. Feels....Orky.

The work here is stunning, gang. You're not giving us judges an easy time of it

PourSpelur wrote:
Materials I've used so far.
The "skin" from a hollow core interior door
ring between showerhead and wall
guts from a broken smoke detector
cut offs from cork underlay for hardwood flooring
old co2 detector
ringer from doorbell
assorted gearing from a blender
scrap wire
the ball that diverts water from the bath faucet to showerhead
the assorted grit that accumulates in the bottom of a tool belt

I work in the construction field and am lucky enough to have a position that allows me to touch nearly every facet of the process. Every time I see an interesting looking piece I throw it in my belt and take it home. So far 100% percent of my project is made out of garbage. Feels....Orky.

I beg to refer... this will be a very manly project ... I smell the a tool time episode here^^...

mekugi - That looks so cool, i love the reinforcing wires coming out of the concrete.

Makes me feel ashamed that all i have done is put some steps on the pole last night. at least there was rivets involved

An awesome set of WIPs folks. Great stuff!

PourSpelur wrote:
Materials I've used so far.
The "skin" from a hollow core interior door
ring between showerhead and wall
guts from a broken smoke detector
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Not the radioactive parts I hope?

This stuff is looking amazing. I'm still working on the planks for my bridge. I got some little 2mm bead things to use as rivets. I still have not approached the paper mache mushrooms though...

Is it too late to get in on this?

 Red Harvest wrote:
Not the radioactive parts I hope?

There's a Kraftwerk song for that...

Good progress and nice to see so much activity. Should definitely challenge the judges... oh damn, that's me again...

Never too late to enter, Prime.

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:
Is it too late to get in on this?

No! Can't give a better answer than that. Dive in. But as you can see from the WIPs, you need to bring your A game.

Kewl.
Count me in and I'll get started.

I should like to join in on this one. Life has been hectic and not conducive to my hobbies. I should be able to participate this time.

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:
Kewl.
Count me in and I'll get started.

...17, 18, and 19. You are number 19. Welcome aboard

commissarbob wrote:
I should like to join in on this one. Life has been hectic and not conducive to my hobbies. I should be able to participate this time.

And number 20. Welcome.

All present and accounted for (that is to say, OP updated with y'all's names)

Doc, no Kraftwerk, please. That sound, that Casio sound. Aargh. (I think it was their song "Pocket Calculator" that actually made me homicidal; temporarily, of course ) For good German techno, Tangerine Dream. How about something from The Firm? Apologies to those who will not be able to see it. GEMA, I believe, is the cause.

I am thinking about making a bridge layer engineering tank based on the Malcador pattern hull. Would blazing your own roads count?

Also I have to agree, Tangerine Dream is some good music. I also rather like Infected Mushroom and others of the psytrance ilk.

commissarbob wrote:
I am thinking about making a bridge layer engineering tank based on the Malcador pattern hull. Would blazing your own roads count?
.

I made one of those for a terrain contest last year on another site and I thought it came out fairly well. I no longer have the finished pics, but here are my WiP pics that might give you some ideas. =D
http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/IHasDonut/slideshow/Gaming%20Terrain/In%20Progress/Bridging%20Tank

Here is the general idea thus far, please pardon the two minute rough sketch...


It would be based upon a Valdor tank killer that had a critical malfunction with the neutron laser that rendered it unable to be repaired. Rather than simply discarding a still operable chassis, the engineering corp requisitioned the hulk, with the approval and guidance of their techpriest of course. The void left by the neutron laser, it seemed, was ideal for the placement of a massive block and tackle crane allowing for the recovery of even the largest of battle tanks short of the Baneblade class. Grizel (ancient Gaelic for gray battle maid), as the boys called her, is currently in operations as a bridging vehicle and served without too much complaint.

Current state of affairs:



Cheers!

Why am I now hearing "In the Hall of The Mountain King"? That Edvard Grieg music?

commissarbob wrote:
I am thinking about making a bridge layer engineering tank based on the Malcador pattern hull. Would blazing your own roads count?

Also I have to agree, Tangerine Dream is some good music. I also rather like Infected Mushroom and others of the psytrance ilk.

Just a vehicle? or a vehicle blazing the road?

Sorry about my sudden disappearance. I expressed interest a few pages ago but I've had a few real-life issues to deal with lately which stopped me from getting going. Got that sorted now and I'm back up and running again.

I would be placing the vehicle on a sculptural base, so yes, blazing the road as well.