Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION
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PHArchivist
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Here's the same area on the original, left; mine retouched right.
Interesting that you can see lines that I missed on my first go-around, using my reference available at the time (the current image is from my most recent trip to Seattle).
Makes me wonder how many more lines may have been missed.
Interesting that you can see lines that I missed on my first go-around, using my reference available at the time (the current image is from my most recent trip to Seattle).
Makes me wonder how many more lines may have been missed.
Here's another look - the retouched area side by side; before and after.
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PHArchivist
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I think a distinct challenge I have in trying to adjust this visual element is that the pen I am using - though it does increase the granularity (creates finer dots) - the dots it does create still are not fine enough.
Looking at the original in this area, it really seems it was in fact misted on with either aerosol or air brush.
Looking at the original in this area, it really seems it was in fact misted on with either aerosol or air brush.
Isn't that what Mike and I said 2 years ago? They had to do this fast and probably sputter painted it or for more control ran their thumb over a fine stiff brush with various colors of grey.
Your method has much more control, and they didn't have to copy anything.
Having said that. You will never get to perfect. It is impossible on this project. You should start making windows. You do want to finish, right?
BrianM
PHArchivist
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Of course not. Then I would have to grapple with the prop- equivalent of post-partum depression!
PHArchivist
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Also, for those concernd about my debilitating obsessions, remember that I am moving forward on the model as I tweak it. This shot shows how little I have left to do for the lines. I also added a cool looking image.
Of course not. Then I would have to grapple with the prop- equivalent of post-partum depression!
I found my solution for this.
I sell everything shortly after finishing.
EvilRocketeer
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Such a perfectionist, it is great to see a member take the time and effort to build something to try to reach 100% accuracy.
will it be done in time for the next prop party?
will it be done in time for the next prop party?
I was using an exacto knife and it worked quite well. Especially in the trench were some of the windows/docking bays are rectangle shaped..
Rob did most these upper dome "windows" with a teeny-tiny drill bit and they still were a little big.
PHArchivist
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Brad that was friggin' hilarious!
Poster size; for the workshop!
Poster size; for the workshop!
The windows will go faster if you bust the pointy tip off them blades. At least you won't have to go back and paint them over to be smaller.
Gotta say I like that this has been ongoing. Constant effort for a dead on duplicate. Serious dedication. RPF CANDY.
Gotta say I like that this has been ongoing. Constant effort for a dead on duplicate. Serious dedication. RPF CANDY.
PHArchivist
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Soccer is over!
Sweeeeet! Any Soccer vids you have to edit or are we good to go? All I have is my daughters 3rd Bday next weekend, then I'm free. Let's set a date. :thumbsup
PHArchivist
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Did I ever show you the vid? It came out well...
No - no videos this year! It was exhausting last year! Let's shoot for one of the first three weekends in December, granted holiday family activities don't override.
Be forewarned though - I may require a 1:1 ratio of dot-reducing to window etching!
PHArchivist
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There he is! Good to see you back.
Maybe we should just ask Dennis if he still has his outfit? He knows it will go to a good cause! Though he's not 6'4"...
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