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Wildhog
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Posted - 2005.08.23 16:08:00 -
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I want to assemble a Eve Vigil Model and just got the idea today, but i dont know wich materials to start off with, have anyone tried this before?
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Maal Enderi
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Posted - 2005.08.23 16:15:00 -
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I suggest Tritanium.
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Waldo Barnstormer
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Posted - 2005.08.23 16:40:00 -
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lol
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Noriath
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Posted - 2005.08.23 16:45:00 -
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Edited by: Noriath on 23/08/2005 16:45:35
How big would it be? If its a small model you should go with brass tubing / sheet and epoxy putty.
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Nostradamu5
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Posted - 2005.08.23 19:32:00 -
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Next time you make a post be more descriptive like Eve SHIP Models.
Damn you, got my hopes all up and my mini hope too.
Faulty testing kept me from delivering the "Logic Editor" earlier.
I was using my own post and it kept blanking everything out.
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Quanteeri
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Posted - 2005.08.23 19:40:00 -
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maybe balsa?
paper mache would probably be best, or clay.
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Baldour Ngarr
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Posted - 2005.08.23 20:01:00 -
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One other thing ... don't ask for permission to build it. Artwork based on EVE is not permitted.
Ofc if you just build it, they won't do anything. But every time eg. Avon asks for permission to do this stuff, they won't let him. 
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Freada
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Posted - 2005.08.23 21:35:00 -
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I biult a spaceship with my tinkertoy set once, you could try that.
I used to know a guy that built models professinally. He used cardboard and wire and made some amazing things. I do not know any details about the construction though.
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Dakath
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Posted - 2005.08.24 00:20:00 -
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You could use some light material like balsa or some type of plastic modeling foam.
If you are not used to working with sharp knives, don't try carving. You will bleed a lot when that exacto knife cuts into your fingers.
Borrow a dremel moto-tool from a friend and try that. Keep your fingers away from the business end. Fingers bleed a LOT when you accidentally drill a hole in them.
Good luck.
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Kalahari Wayrest
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Posted - 2005.08.24 00:24:00 -
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Guess it's a bit late for you to enter, but you might get ideas from here
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Avon
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Posted - 2005.08.24 08:22:00 -
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 Originally by: Baldour Ngarr
One other thing ... don't ask for permission to build it. Artwork based on EVE is not permitted.
Ofc if you just build it, they won't do anything. But every time eg. Avon asks for permission to do this stuff, they won't let him.
Yeah, agreed - don't ask permission, stupid as it may seem. 
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Malarkey
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Posted - 2005.08.24 08:59:00 -
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The most versatile medium for constructing models of Eve ships, imo, is Lego. I have made a number of models of the ships from this. Maybe one day I'll stick some photos up. 
If you dont have all the pieces, you can use the Lego Digital Designer, available to download at www.lego.com.
I have heard that Lego will shortly be launching a service whereby you can build your models in the digital designer and then order the pieces directly from their factory with a picture of your model printed on the box.
Omg, now everyone knows that I not only play computer games all day, but play with Lego as well! 
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2005.08.24 09:12:00 -
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I remember a thread where people built EVE ships out of Legos and posted screenshots. It was really cool, and I still have all the pictures saved on my hard disks if anybody wants them.
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Kar Brogan
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Posted - 2005.08.24 09:31:00 -
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Edited by: Kar Brogan on 24/08/2005 09:33:12
Plasticard (a sort of plastic/card compress sheet), epoxy putty (known to some in the trade as 'green stuff') a pin/vice set and wire for strength.
Build the large, flat areas and the basic underlying body with cut plasticard shapes.To get the inititial shape right use carboard connected with blutack first (plasticard aint cheep).
Once you have the basic shape built, glue/pin it together (using additional plasticard for internal support if needed) and leave to dry. Once dry, stress test it a little (drop it from 6 inches a few times)
Once you have done this, build up the curved areas and detail with layers of 'green stuff', sculpting with pins and other tools where needed (note-green stuff is DAMN sticky, but human spit seems to negate this.Licking your tools makes working greenstuff less hassle).
Leave to harden for a day or so.
Done (just apply paint)
Note:- professional Model makers use a similar method to this to create prototype modles to base a mold off of.As such this can be a skill intensive method but well worth the excellent results you can get.
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Avon
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Posted - 2005.08.24 09:32:00 -
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Well using a 3d printer kinda owns.
Only had access to one twice, but ... WOW!
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Carvas
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Posted - 2005.08.24 10:11:00 -
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Well if its a Vigil you need some rusy ass sheet metal to make it look authentic.
More serious note:
I build a lot of custom miniatures for fun myself, and don't know what i'd do without plasticard and modelling putty. copper tubing and mesh look good in industrial style models, and would work well on rusty old mim ships.
Just avoid wood like the plague. Yes balsa is easy to use and light, but you try make a piece of highly absorbant wood look like metal...
Far more hassle than its worth.
And don't forget the duct tape.
Good luck, and bring on the pics.
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Valisk
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Posted - 2005.08.24 11:42:00 -
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Originally by: Carvas
Just avoid wood like the plague. Yes balsa is easy to use and light, but you try make a piece of highly absorbant wood look like metal....
So long as you use the correct undercoat/topcoat combination, it's a doddle! I carved the engine cowl of a Hawker Hart from balsa. Now it's painted and detailed it looks like polished aluminium. I forget the name of the product I used, but I can find out if you're interested?
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