Capt. H. Viscount
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Oooh, that's grand that is...what is it?
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« Reply #600 on: November 02, 2011, 11:05:03 pm » |
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A while ago I posted my rocket pack on this thread ( http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,29912.450.html), however as it was a rather rushed build done in about a fortnight with fairly simple tools I never felt it was truly finished. However as I'm not overly experienced with paintwork I was wondering if any of you fine people knew any good techniques I could use for weathering the boosters (which are plastic by the way) and possibly other various parts (preferably that don't involve an airbrush). Thanks. |
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« Last Edit: November 02, 2011, 11:21:14 pm by Capt. H. Viscount »
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Well sir, if that's your attitude I'm not interested in your water tank!
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« Reply #601 on: November 03, 2011, 12:22:29 am » |
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A while ago I posted my rocket pack on this thread ( http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,29912.450.html), however as it was a rather rushed build done in about a fortnight with fairly simple tools I never felt it was truly finished. However as I'm not overly experienced with paintwork I was wondering if any of you fine people knew any good techniques I could use for weathering the boosters (which are plastic by the way) and possibly other various parts (preferably that don't involve an airbrush). Thanks. If that's a RUSHED build, I'd love to see what you can do taking your time! |
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Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.
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Maets
Rogue Ætherlord
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Rocket Man
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« Reply #602 on: November 03, 2011, 01:45:58 am » |
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A couple of test flights should do the trick.
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Kathy_Davidson
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« Reply #603 on: November 06, 2011, 05:06:15 pm » |
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Hurray, a loverly brass bound themometer will shortly be on its way to myself and then will be attaching itself as pride of place on my Pack. Now back to eBay to see if I also won that industrial style pressure gauge  |
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There is no such thing as useless knowledge, just dull ways to obtain it.
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« Reply #604 on: November 10, 2011, 07:50:22 am » |
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My boyfriend made this for me and he's not even really into steampunk and barely knew what it was before he started researching for this: |
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« Last Edit: November 10, 2011, 07:52:27 am by Kayt »
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"The most exhausting thing in life is being insincere." ~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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« Reply #605 on: November 10, 2011, 10:15:34 am » |
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My boyfriend made this for me and he's not even really into steampunk and barely knew what it was before he started researching for this: That. Is awesome. |
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Maets
Rogue Ætherlord
United States
Rocket Man
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« Reply #606 on: November 10, 2011, 01:35:42 pm » |
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Excellent. How is it in flight?  |
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« Reply #607 on: November 10, 2011, 06:33:28 pm » |
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My boyfriend made this for me and he's not even really into steampunk and barely knew what it was before he started researching for this:  Dang I wish I had a boy...er...girlfriend like that. |
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« Reply #608 on: November 10, 2011, 07:48:07 pm » |
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My boyfriend made this for me and he's not even really into steampunk and barely knew what it was before he started researching for this: Dang I wish I had a boy...er...girlfriend like that. First thing your going to have to do is make up your mind.... and I'm sure no matter which you pick, will be willing to give it a shot. Cool Rocket pack by the way!! |
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I reject your reality and substitute my own!
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« Reply #609 on: November 10, 2011, 10:48:23 pm » |
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Ladies, gentlemen, and distinguished visitors of other genders (if any), I proudly present the Swift Rocket Pack!  And its pendant controller...  Now to do one for the wife... |
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« Reply #610 on: November 10, 2011, 10:49:49 pm » |
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Did the image link to Photobucket and it failed...Sorry!
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« Reply #611 on: November 10, 2011, 10:58:05 pm » |
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I now know how to make it work, so disregard my last!
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Maets
Rogue Ætherlord
United States
Rocket Man
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« Reply #612 on: November 10, 2011, 11:25:24 pm » |
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Welcome to the Rocket Pack Collective.
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Crickity
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« Reply #614 on: November 17, 2011, 07:22:07 am » |
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I'd appreciate if you guys could give those a look, it's nice to get feedback from those who really know their steampunk!
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« Reply #615 on: November 17, 2011, 08:28:45 am » |
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I'd appreciate if you guys could give those a look, it's nice to get feedback from those who really know their steampunk!
Should there be pictures attached to your post? I'm afraid I see none.  |
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« Reply #616 on: November 17, 2011, 09:01:17 am » |
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I'd appreciate if you guys could give those a look, it's nice to get feedback from those who really know their steampunk!
They are all most outstanding sir. I especially like the scene of the workers trying out the hover boards at lunch time. Are there any others you have done? I would like to read more of your work  |
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Maets
Rogue Ætherlord
United States
Rocket Man
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« Reply #617 on: November 17, 2011, 04:02:57 pm » |
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Should there be pictures attached to your post? I'm afraid I see none. Crickity's stuff is stories about rocket packs. Check out the links in my posting above to read the stories. They are all most outstanding sir. I especially like the scene of the workers trying out the hover boards at lunch time. Are there any others you have done? I would like to read more of your work There are more on the website at http://thesteamemporium.com/the-unknown-wonder-of-invention also at his site http://crickity.deviantart.com/ |
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« Reply #618 on: November 29, 2011, 07:05:26 pm » |
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If people would like to see rocketpack racing or similar then I would need to see a clear proposal of what people would want to run and evidence that there will be three or more entrants. Feel free to post suggestions here (the Wacky Racers of Lincoln Thread) for discussion and I'll draft up the rules for the class based upon these discussions. http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,29475.50.htmlFor any that may be interested. My pack will definitly be taking part (even if I have to have a proxy due to other duties). |
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Mr Peter Harrow, Esq
Master Tinkerer
United Kingdom
Fellow of the Victorian Steampunk Society
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« Reply #619 on: November 29, 2011, 07:41:08 pm » |
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The race track would be the 'banjo' in the Castle, a straight coupled with a roundabout up the neck, loop the loop of the roundabout and back down the neck to the finish line. I would like to see the Scrap Heap Challenge style time trials, rather than a free for all. The one rule should be the entirety of the Rocket Pack should pass the finish line, even if it means the pilot has to run back to pick up something which has dropped off For the more fragile packs a balance has to be met between the vigor of the 'run up' and the time penalty of going back to pick up a crucial part. There is a chance of an outside broadcast system this year, so pilots could be accompanied by a track of their choice. Flight of the Valkyries, Dambusters, Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines, Theme to Stop the Pigeon etc |
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Proudly giving the entire Asylum The Finger!
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Kathy_Davidson
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« Reply #620 on: November 30, 2011, 11:12:28 am » |
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The one rule should be the entirety of the Rocket Pack should pass the finish line, even if it means the pilot has to run back to pick up something which has dropped off I like this rule . For the balance for the more delicate or dangle-ie covered would an addition prize for 'style/hamming it up' be considered? eg: the one who holds the most impressive 'flight pose' for the entire of the race. If everyone is running slower because they are doing that it would mean less chance of things falling off. The winner could be judged by those taking part and you can't vote for yourself....or am I just over thinking thing? |
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Mr Peter Harrow, Esq
Master Tinkerer
United Kingdom
Fellow of the Victorian Steampunk Society
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« Reply #621 on: November 30, 2011, 07:29:12 pm » |
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All entrants could parade round the roundabout striking heroic posts, and the crowd can award a "Peoples Choice" award by making noise for their choice.
A bit of crowd participation never goes amiss and the shameless hams amongst the Rocket Pack will love this.
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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Time Traveler
United Kingdom
Herr Döktor, and friend.
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« Reply #622 on: November 30, 2011, 07:32:40 pm » |
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All entrants could parade round the roundabout striking heroic posts, and the crowd can award a "Peoples Choice" award by making noise for their choice.
A bit of crowd participation never goes amiss and the shameless hams amongst the Rocket Pack will love this.
Oi! I resemble that remark! |
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Mr Peter Harrow, Esq
Master Tinkerer
United Kingdom
Fellow of the Victorian Steampunk Society
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« Reply #623 on: November 30, 2011, 07:45:39 pm » |
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maduncle
Rogue Ætherlord
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« Reply #624 on: December 01, 2011, 01:01:38 am » |
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This is making me want to fly over and participate -
- or submit an entry online.
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