Ironman
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Engineer Zacharia Glass
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« Reply #825 on: September 07, 2008, 09:58:39 pm » |
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Hello old chap, lots have been happening since ive been away!
Absolutletly spelndiferous piece of work.
Now one needs to create a film script to use the afformentioned item.
Do you suppose this could also be used underwater? Dual purpose and all that.I know of a few Saturation divers who are mad enough to try it out!
Well done
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
Moderator
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United Kingdom
Herr Döktor, and friend.
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« Reply #826 on: September 08, 2008, 12:07:04 am » |
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Mr. Voltaic: I made the tanks 'dirtier' by drybrushing them with various dark brassy metallic and black paints until the desired effect was achieved- it's a simple technique that gives good results while being quick and rather fun! Mr. Faust: Much as I enjoy the making, it's the finishing of a projsct and being able to rest easy with a glass of port while surveying my work that I enjoy best... ...until I notice something that could bear a little more tinkering, and then it's bace to my workshop! Ironman: the idea of a multi-prpose helmet has been mooted before, so it's distinct possibility! how does a self-respecting Steampunk get to another world..?]
Lovely though that is, Mr. Tanuki, my idea of a Steampunk space vessel can be found here... |
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Lucius Voltaic
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« Reply #827 on: September 08, 2008, 12:26:05 am » |
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Mr. Voltaic: I made the tanks 'dirtier' by drybrushing them with various dark brassy metallic and black paints until the desired effect was achieved- it's a simple technique that gives good results while being quick and rather fun! A laudable technique, I am sure, but perhaps I was unclear--I had been asking about the pipes which lead to the tanks, and how you achieved the finish on them. Not that I object in the least to knowing another ingenious weathering technique, of course. Mr. Faust: Much as I enjoy the making, it's the finishing of a project and being able to rest easy with a glass of port while surveying my work that I enjoy best...
...until I notice something that could bear a little more tinkering, and then it's back to my workshop! Though I cannot yet relate to the glass of port, I know well the feeling of "Ah, yes, it is finally finished--how wonderful to be done at last! And now I can--oh, fiddlesticks, back to the old workbench!" I cannot think of a project of mine which has not included that step one or more (usually more) times. Lovely though that is, Mr. Tanuki, my idea of a Steampunk space vessel can be found here...Capital, sir! Capital! I humbly await the full-sized version, against which event I may just have to build my own space-suit. Lucius Voltaic |
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"The man who is clever and lazy however is for the very highest command; he has the temperament and nerves to deal with all situations."
--General Baron Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord, clearly talking about me.
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
Moderator
Immortal
United Kingdom
Herr Döktor, and friend.
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« Reply #828 on: September 08, 2008, 12:34:16 am » |
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A laudable technique, I am sure, but perhaps I was unclear--I had been asking about the pipes which lead to the tanks, and how you achieved the finish on them. Not that I object in the least to knowing another ingenious weathering technique, of course. Oh, the pipes! That was easy, I cleaned/polished them with a Scotchbrite pad, and time and the air gave the copper a nice patina! No effort required, my kind of weathering!  Though I cannot yet relate to the glass of port, I know well the feeling of "Ah, yes, it is finally finished--how wonderful to be done at last! And now I can--oh, fiddlesticks, back to the old workbench!" I cannot think of a project of mine which has not included that step one or more (usually more) times.
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« Reply #829 on: September 08, 2008, 08:12:18 am » |
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Mr. Faust: Much as I enjoy the making, it's the finishing of a projsct and being able to rest easy with a glass of port while surveying my work that I enjoy best...
...until I notice something that could bear a little more tinkering, and then it's bace to my workshop! I see, good sir...Truth to be told, I have a period of resting easy, as well, but for me it tends to be rather short |
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blackrider23
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« Reply #830 on: November 09, 2008, 02:19:55 pm » |
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While wandering aimlessly in a 'Garden Centre, I came across a large acrylic Victorian cloche style propagator, and thought that it would be a terrific start for a Steampunk space helmet, if only I could find a suitable way to mount it to the shoulders; then I found a large polypropylene planter, in a gunmetal finish:
Amazing where a simple idea can blossom isnt it! I had been watching this thread but fell out of touch with the forums with the whole outage deal. Let me just say (as though it hasnt been said before) WOW!!!That is an absolutely amazing piece of work!!! |
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We’re all as mad as hatters here.
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PHIRZCOL
Deck Hand
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« Reply #831 on: November 09, 2008, 03:39:17 pm » |
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incredible!! love the top hat and goggles
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David Godfrey Esq.
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« Reply #832 on: November 09, 2008, 03:47:39 pm » |
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Utterly stunning sir. The amount of work you've put into this is amazing. The detailing, the paintwork, the use of everyday objects...
Words fail me. Bravo!!
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Reunite Gondwanaland!
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markf
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« Reply #833 on: November 10, 2008, 01:31:27 pm » |
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It just doesn't matter how many times I see it, it still knocks my socks off (which is not a good thing to happen in the vacuum of space). markf
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Klaatu
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United Kingdom
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« Reply #834 on: November 10, 2008, 02:17:22 pm » |
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Such work of beauty and function...My hearty congratulations sir!
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"Such Power Exists?"
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Marrock
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« Reply #835 on: November 12, 2008, 02:38:58 am » |
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Looks like the good Doktor has inspired someone. |
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Doc Rivets
Gunner
 Australia
Audible snackfood tester
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« Reply #836 on: November 12, 2008, 07:05:40 am » |
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I'm sort of sad you finished it, Herr Doc.. I was enjoying the updates so much!
But its a masterful piece of work, Sir!
Bravo to you, artificer genius first class!
So... what WILL you build NEXT?
Doc
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"Lady Penelope is my heroine."
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« Reply #837 on: November 12, 2008, 04:31:49 pm » |
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O most Riveting of Doctors, have you made the acquaintance of our dear Herr Doktor's Celestial Sphere yet? If not, please permit me to introduce you to his more recent work, which his most excellent Space Helmet so very nicely complements: http://brassgoggles.co.uk/bg-forum/index.php?topic=11605.0 (and following pages). |
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Naravus
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« Reply #839 on: December 17, 2008, 02:13:40 pm » |
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Dear Sir,
My jaw dropped upon seeing your finished creation! Truly a work of marvel.
-Nara
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Spectre
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« Reply #840 on: December 17, 2008, 02:21:08 pm » |
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Alas, it is Mr. Spectre building that suit, and his work is far inferior to that of Mr. Regan and Herr Doktor. |
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R J Gibson
Gunner
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Photographic Artist
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« Reply #841 on: December 17, 2008, 03:45:12 pm » |
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Unbelievable !!!!!!!
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skinznhydez
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« Reply #842 on: March 24, 2010, 02:39:45 am » |
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That is absolutely AMAZING! I want it!
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Lord Jeffreys
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« Reply #843 on: March 25, 2010, 12:21:12 am » |
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I can only stare in amazement! Fantastic!
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Lianuu
Deck Hand
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Love of the Fantastical and Weird
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« Reply #844 on: March 25, 2010, 12:34:29 am » |
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Fantastic! Simply astounding! Have you ever considered becoming a propmaker/designer for things like movies and the like?
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