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Increment
Joined: March 20, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 02:11 PM UTC
Fantastic Michael, when do you think it will be avaliable?
MikeyBugs95
Joined: May 27, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 02:25 PM UTC
It's available now. I just updated the model. I combined the 3 driver's vision enhancers to try to cut the cost down but I'm not yet sure if there's been much of a savings.
And now everything is fixed. Should be ready to order.
And now everything is fixed. Should be ready to order.
ComaBlack
Joined: September 19, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 08:19 PM UTC
Edit: Should've check the store first, sorry!!
bzak
Joined: June 07, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 09:27 PM UTC
Howdy,
Don't know if it's been suggested (or if any one has already done it), but how about all the bits on the back of a Sherman turret that hold the machine gun when it's not in use? I'm always loosing or breaking those parts, it would be nice to have them available from another source.
Brian Riedel
Don't know if it's been suggested (or if any one has already done it), but how about all the bits on the back of a Sherman turret that hold the machine gun when it's not in use? I'm always loosing or breaking those parts, it would be nice to have them available from another source.
Brian Riedel
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 09:46 AM UTC
I don't think it's been suggested yet. The barrel holder would have to be very overscale but it's doable. I'll check out a Sherman in a museum near me.
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 - 05:10 AM UTC
I've now just uploaded a little sculpture of a Nordic gods' hammer embedded in a pile of rocks. The 1/35 cans set has been updated to make it printable.
WXerock
#450
Joined: July 19, 2015
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 - 07:20 AM UTC
Michael, in another thread someone asked about the USMC chameleon anti-IED controller. I don't have references for it but I'm sure someone here would have photos. Kuba scratch-built one for his current diorama build. You should give it a look. By the way, I bought a couple of your SINCGARS sets a while back. I was giving them a good look last night. I am blown away by the detail. I didn't realise you could capture some of the tiniest detail. I am going to clean them and give them a shot of primer. I'll send you photos when I do. Amazing work.
Regards,
Eric
Regards,
Eric
AmTrac1833
#431
Joined: February 20, 2014
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 - 08:03 AM UTC
I did more measuring from my photos of the LVT(A)5 Modified. The measurements/drawings & pics are of the support rollers that were retrofitted to LVT4s, LVT(A)4s, LVT(A)5 and LVT(A)5 Modified’s. This replaced the previous unique sized wheels with those that are of same type/size that were used as the road wheels. This would make it applicable Italeri and AFV Club kits in (1/35) and if possible, to Dragon’s 1/72 kits.
Essentially there are only four unique pieces to build up all four sets of return rollers.
Guard – x4, sits on forward section of each return roller
Stand (short) – x4, provides height of the two front return roller sets
Stand (tall) – x4, provide height of the two rear return roller sets
Leg – x8, two per roller set
Essentially there are only four unique pieces to build up all four sets of return rollers.
Guard – x4, sits on forward section of each return roller
Stand (short) – x4, provides height of the two front return roller sets
Stand (tall) – x4, provide height of the two rear return roller sets
Leg – x8, two per roller set
MikeyBugs95
Joined: May 27, 2013
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 - 09:14 AM UTC
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Michael, in another thread someone asked about the USMC chameleon anti-IED controller. I don't have references for it but I'm sure someone here would have photos. Kuba scratch-built one for his current diorama build. You should give it a look. By the way, I bought a couple of your SINCGARS sets a while back. I was giving them a good look last night. I am blown away by the detail. I didn't realise you could capture some of the tiniest detail. I am going to clean them and give them a shot of primer. I'll send you photos when I do. Amazing work.
Regards,
Eric
I was looking into the Chameleon controller a couple of days ago but couldn't find anything. If is willing to send me his references I'll be able to and would be love to do it.
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I did more measuring from my photos of the LVT(A)5 Modified. The measurements/drawings & pics are of the support rollers that were retrofitted to LVT4s, LVT(A)4s, LVT(A)5 and LVT(A)5 Modified’s. This replaced the previous unique sized wheels with those that are of same type/size that were used as the road wheels. This would make it applicable Italeri and AFV Club kits in (1/35) and if possible, to Dragon’s 1/72 kits.
Essentially there are only four unique pieces to build up all four sets of return rollers.
Guard – x4, sits on forward section of each return roller
Stand (short) – x4, provides height of the two front return roller sets
Stand (tall) – x4, provide height of the two rear return roller sets
Leg – x8, two per roller set
Thanks for this. Unfortunately, the pictures aren't showing.
Does anyone need a link for new models or for the shop? It's been a while since I posted it.
AmTrac1833
#431
Joined: February 20, 2014
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 - 07:20 PM UTC
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Thanks for this. Unfortunately, the pictures aren't showing.
I’ll try just the links.
While the available material was more limiting (photos) it was still way easier than the measurements for that LS671 – not as many goofy odd shapes.
Measurements
http://s10.photobucket.com/user/deattilio/media/Armorama/Mes07_zpsb2rak38u.jpg.html
http://s10.photobucket.com/user/deattilio/media/Armorama/Mes08_zpscak19jm6.jpg.html
Photos
http://s10.photobucket.com/user/deattilio/media/FoF%20LVT/DSC00025_zpskbdbasvy.jpg.html
http://s10.photobucket.com/user/deattilio/media/FoF%20LVT/IMG_0361_zpsrtpxh0nn.jpg.html
http://s10.photobucket.com/user/deattilio/media/FoF%20LVT/IMG_4547.jpg.html
http://s10.photobucket.com/user/deattilio/media/FoF%20LVT/IMG_4546.jpg.html
MikeyBugs95
Joined: May 27, 2013
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Posted: Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 09:47 AM UTC
Thank you. They should help a good deal.
I've also just finished modeling 2 sets of trash cans. Each set contains 9 cans.
They are all correctly scaled to 1/35 with the square cans coming up to about elbow height on a Tamiya 1/35 WWII US soldier figure. The round cans are only slightly taller.
As it turns out... The sets are a wee bit too expensive...
Even with only 6 cans, no base and hollowed out to the thinnest walls I can make it, they are still too expensive. I'm not sure why... But I've been able to get the price down to just $25 for FUD and $37 for FXD. But unfortunately, the square set now only comes with 4 cans and no base. But at least they're the right size.
I've also just finished modeling 2 sets of trash cans. Each set contains 9 cans.
They are all correctly scaled to 1/35 with the square cans coming up to about elbow height on a Tamiya 1/35 WWII US soldier figure. The round cans are only slightly taller.
As it turns out... The sets are a wee bit too expensive...
Even with only 6 cans, no base and hollowed out to the thinnest walls I can make it, they are still too expensive. I'm not sure why... But I've been able to get the price down to just $25 for FUD and $37 for FXD. But unfortunately, the square set now only comes with 4 cans and no base. But at least they're the right size.
AmTrac1833
#431
Joined: February 20, 2014
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Posted: Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 06:42 PM UTC
I tried ordering 1/35 Slave Cable Ends but Shapeways said they could not be printed.
WXerock
#450
Joined: July 19, 2015
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Posted: Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 10:07 PM UTC
Michael, Kuba posted photos and some info on his Marine Expeditionary force diorama thread of the Chameleon controller for HMMWVs and MRAPS. Hopefully they are good enough for you to use to render one.
Regards,
Eric
Regards,
Eric
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Monday, April 17, 2017 - 10:43 AM UTC
I've updated the trash can sets and offered them in White Strong and Flexible and WSF Polished. These are much cheaper materials but should be well suited to the models. The cans are now only around $12 for 4 in WSF.
I updated the product with a new model. Should be fixed now.
Yep, I saw his post and got started on the controller. I'm a good ways in so it should only take a few days more if I'm not too busy.
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I tried ordering 1/35 Slave Cable Ends but Shapeways said they could not be printed.
I updated the product with a new model. Should be fixed now.
Quoted Text
Michael, Kuba posted photos and some info on his Marine Expeditionary force diorama thread of the Chameleon controller for HMMWVs and MRAPS. Hopefully they are good enough for you to use to render one.
Regards,
Eric
Yep, I saw his post and got started on the controller. I'm a good ways in so it should only take a few days more if I'm not too busy.
WXerock
#450
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Posted: Monday, April 17, 2017 - 10:07 PM UTC
Michael, is there enough info for you to be able to make the mounting base for the HMMWV along with the Chameleon controller? I also think you should do the front of the box or at least the window separate so that a clear piece of plastic can be used for the actual window part.
Regards,
Eric
Regards,
Eric
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 12:07 AM UTC
I'll have to check his thread for the base but I should have enough info for the controller itself except the rear. I'm also planning on leaving the front window separate.
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 02:36 AM UTC
1/35 Chameleon CREW controller
kubisz
Joined: February 18, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 02:46 AM UTC
What are the dimensions in scale? Are You sure they're good? The height is too small. Please compare:
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 03:59 AM UTC
The PDF you linked to in your thread said that the height is 5.25 inches. The height I have from the model is 3.81 mm (not including the 4 brackets on the top) which is 5.25 scale inches. I too see that it looks short which really threw me off when trying to do the front. Now you showed a picture where the rear was open. So I presume that the actual device is contained within a housing. Could the Chameleon device itself be 5.25 inches in height while the housing is larger?
Trisaw
Joined: December 24, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 07:50 AM UTC
Oh, I would really like it if you could make original 1/20 Sci-Fi rifles, pistols, pistols in holsters, and carbines for 1/20 Ma.K Sci-Fi figures 
!
Do a Google search for "1/20 Ma.K figures" and you will see a lot. Then do a Google search for "1/20 guns or weapons" and you will hardly see any. The Ma.K figures totally lack 1/20 weapons and no action figure or toy can match the scale. Those 1/20 guns that do exist come with a hand attached or part of a kit and the vendor doesn't sell spare parts (guns).
What is needed are some carbines, rifles, pistols, machine guns, rocket launchers, etc. The Ma.K style is kind of semi-futuristic Sci-Fi tech.
Here are some 1/20 gun examples. Of course yours will have to be an original design (like take your sniper rifle and convert it into a shorter carbine appearance with a different scope, Pictinny Rails, and a magazine).
Most of the 1/20 Ma.K infantry guns have magazines...the laser guns are huge.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3LXj7SUkAEzTMp.jpg
Mercenary with laser gun...huge gun.
For these 1/20 Ma.K figures...
https://www.google.com/search?q=1/20+Ma.K+figures&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwirq5zcgrLTAhUK7YMKHTUYDD4Q_AUICCgB&biw=1536&bih=725
The 1/20 Ma.K figure fan-base is huge. 1/20 weapons could really benefit the Ma.K modelers. You'll be like the "only 1/20 Sci-Fi weapons game in town" for a while. Just don't advertise it as Ma.K though (Kow Yokoyama's Ma.K licensing) and make yours generic 1/20 Sci-Fi guns.
Please?
!Do a Google search for "1/20 Ma.K figures" and you will see a lot. Then do a Google search for "1/20 guns or weapons" and you will hardly see any. The Ma.K figures totally lack 1/20 weapons and no action figure or toy can match the scale. Those 1/20 guns that do exist come with a hand attached or part of a kit and the vendor doesn't sell spare parts (guns).
What is needed are some carbines, rifles, pistols, machine guns, rocket launchers, etc. The Ma.K style is kind of semi-futuristic Sci-Fi tech.
Here are some 1/20 gun examples. Of course yours will have to be an original design (like take your sniper rifle and convert it into a shorter carbine appearance with a different scope, Pictinny Rails, and a magazine).
Most of the 1/20 Ma.K infantry guns have magazines...the laser guns are huge.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3LXj7SUkAEzTMp.jpg
Mercenary with laser gun...huge gun.
For these 1/20 Ma.K figures...
https://www.google.com/search?q=1/20+Ma.K+figures&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwirq5zcgrLTAhUK7YMKHTUYDD4Q_AUICCgB&biw=1536&bih=725
The 1/20 Ma.K figure fan-base is huge. 1/20 weapons could really benefit the Ma.K modelers. You'll be like the "only 1/20 Sci-Fi weapons game in town" for a while. Just don't advertise it as Ma.K though (Kow Yokoyama's Ma.K licensing) and make yours generic 1/20 Sci-Fi guns.
Please?
Epi
Joined: December 22, 2001
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 08:07 AM UTC
Mike,
Did you happen to try and get these made when you designed the SINCGARS set? It a separate mount and power amplifier for the radios that way a complete set up of two radios can be both long range.
Did you happen to try and get these made when you designed the SINCGARS set? It a separate mount and power amplifier for the radios that way a complete set up of two radios can be both long range.
Trisaw
Joined: December 24, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 08:55 PM UTC
Mike,
The 1/20 bullpup carbine I have are 3.7cm long, 2cm high from the bottom of the magazine to the top of the scope, and .2 cm thick. Barrel diameter is .5cm. Curved magazine size is .9cm tall, .4cm wide, and .15cm thick.
A rifle is 4cm long, 2cm high from the magazine to the top of the scope, and .2 to .3cm thick from the thicker buttstock to skinnier gun shaft. Barrel diameter is .2cm.
The 1/20 machine gun I have is 4.9cm long, 1.5cm tall from the bottom of the drum magazine to the top of the scope, and .2cm thick. Barrel diameter is .2cm.
That should give you an idea how large 1/20 guns are if you decide to covert your 1/35 sniper rifles into original 1/20 carbine and machine gun Sci-Fi designs, or if you want to make your own generic 1/20 Sci-Fi guns.
The 1/20 bullpup carbine I have are 3.7cm long, 2cm high from the bottom of the magazine to the top of the scope, and .2 cm thick. Barrel diameter is .5cm. Curved magazine size is .9cm tall, .4cm wide, and .15cm thick.
A rifle is 4cm long, 2cm high from the magazine to the top of the scope, and .2 to .3cm thick from the thicker buttstock to skinnier gun shaft. Barrel diameter is .2cm.
The 1/20 machine gun I have is 4.9cm long, 1.5cm tall from the bottom of the drum magazine to the top of the scope, and .2cm thick. Barrel diameter is .2cm.
That should give you an idea how large 1/20 guns are if you decide to covert your 1/35 sniper rifles into original 1/20 carbine and machine gun Sci-Fi designs, or if you want to make your own generic 1/20 Sci-Fi guns.
kubisz
Joined: February 18, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 09:20 PM UTC
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(...)Could the Chameleon device itself be 5.25 inches in height while the housing is larger?
Yes, I think this is it
leopard122
Joined: August 26, 2016
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 09:48 PM UTC
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1/35 Chameleon CREW controller
Very nice Michael, will buy this for sure from you... Hope you can do the case a little bigger also to it
MikeyBugs95
Joined: May 27, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, April 20, 2017 - 12:08 PM UTC
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Oh, I would really like it if you could make original 1/20 Sci-Fi rifles, pistols, pistols in holsters, and carbines for 1/20 Ma.K Sci-Fi figures
Do a Google search for "1/20 Ma.K figures" and you will see a lot. Then do a Google search for "1/20 guns or weapons" and you will hardly see any. The Ma.K figures totally lack 1/20 weapons and no action figure or toy can match the scale. Those 1/20 guns that do exist come with a hand attached or part of a kit and the vendor doesn't sell spare parts (guns).
...
The 1/20 Ma.K figure fan-base is huge. 1/20 weapons could really benefit the Ma.K modelers. You'll be like the "only 1/20 Sci-Fi weapons game in town" for a while. Just don't advertise it as Ma.K though (Kow Yokoyama's Ma.K licensing) and make yours generic 1/20 Sci-Fi guns.
Please?
I can certainly attempt some. I guess a good place to start would be modifying the CheyTac model?
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Mike,
Did you happen to try and get these made when you designed the SINCGARS set? It a separate mount and power amplifier for the radios that way a complete set up of two radios can be both long range.
I started on it but I ran into some problems and a lack of good references. I've been meaning to get back to it but haven't had the chance.
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(...)Could the Chameleon device itself be 5.25 inches in height while the housing is larger?
Yes, I think this is it
I've edited the model to enlarge the housing. What's the height on your scratchbuilt one?
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