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KIAEddZ
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Posted - 2006.02.27 16:39:00 -
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Having read that awesome thread from Smiffy with his paper Rifter, I wanted to see what genuine interest there is in Ship models.
If models of the Battleships, and maybe the HAC and inty Hulls, and say were plastic assembly, and paint jobbies, much like the model aeroplanes of our youth, retailed at 20(frig)-50(battleship) pounds, what sort of genuine interest would there be for them in the community.
Kieron, are you currently in negotiations, or even contact with a production outfit? WOuld you be interested in contact with one?
I for one, would buy a Raven Mega Cerb Harpy Crow. Id be willing to spend up to about 200 for those 5 ships. With 50k of players, surely the market is there?
I have contacts in the UK in this industry, from an initial conversation with a friend, he says the markup and production at those sort of prices, is very doable, and very economically viable.
KIA Piccys
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kieron
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Posted - 2006.02.27 16:52:00 -
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The Marketing department did look into 'Do-It-Yourself' models and determined that the initial production expenses, like modeling the ship, breaking down into component parts, creating the injection dies, etc., are cost-prohibitive compared to the projected sales (estimated at roughly 500 units/hull).
If your friend thinks this can be done on a worthwhile scale, have him contact me ([email protected]). I'll look over the information and forward it to the Marketing team.
kieron Community Manager, EVE Online
Come to the Dark Side. We have cookies! YAY Cookies!! -Kaemonn |
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 16:54:00 -
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Edited by: Nikolai Nuvolari on 27/02/2006 16:54:52 I DEFINITELY think that once-piece models are a much better idea than build-them-yourself models. They are of better quality and will be cheaper. I would certainly be willing to pay for a Harpy, but would not be willing to pay twice as much (or more) for pieces of a Harpy that I then have to assemble into the actual ship, eventually leaving me with a model that will be inferior anyway.
And I mean it, I would seriously be willing to pay USD50 for a good Harpy. -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
KIAEddZ
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Posted - 2006.02.27 16:56:00 -
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Kieron. He is in Switzerland till Sunday. I will put him in contact with you when he returns.
KIA Piccys
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DEVILSENIGMA
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Posted - 2006.02.27 16:57:00 -
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I know i would buy atleast the megathron, cerberus and the rifter. If not more. Costs wont matter to me...i gotta have a couple atleast --- Eve Database | Coldfront Community Coldfront Come in and feel the chill |
Ethidium Bromide
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Posted - 2006.02.27 16:59:00 -
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SHIP MODELS 4TW!!!! me want _________________________________ just because you are not paranoid doesn't mean i'm not following!
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Swethren
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Posted - 2006.02.27 17:15:00 -
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Then bring out rule books so you can have feel battles on the table top with you and your buddies.
Do it backward, PC -> Table Top and not the usual Table Top -> PC ;)
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 17:23:00 -
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Originally by: Swethren Then bring out rule books so you can have feel battles on the table top with you and your buddies.
Do it backward, PC -> Table Top and not the usual Table Top -> PC ;)
I still like my idea of modifying the Merlin very slightly so that you can turn it into an actual flying model...I mean think about it, it wouldn't be THAT hard to make the port and starboard pylons function as wings, and the central pylon function as a "rudder"... -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
vanBuskirk
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Posted - 2006.02.27 17:23:00 -
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There could be an interesting sideline trade for Thorax and/or iteron V models...
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 17:25:00 -
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Originally by: vanBuskirk There could be an interesting sideline trade for Thorax and/or iteron V models...
Somehow, every time the subject of ship models comes up, this is brought up too *sigh*
And I think you'd have to have a SERIOUSLY EVE-dedicated girl (or guy, if he likes it that way) to actually let you stick an EVE ship model into her/him. -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
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zincol
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Posted - 2006.02.27 17:27:00 -
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die cast metal Navy Raven plz mmmmm
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Oventoasted
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Posted - 2006.02.27 17:29:00 -
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id buy a scorp or a ferox.
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Kavorkian
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Posted - 2006.02.27 17:34:00 -
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Look at Full Thrust by GZG games its EVE on a table top and cheap.
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GlimmerMan
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Posted - 2006.02.27 17:39:00 -
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The chance of seeing any models made at all would increase if everybody wanted the same one, so I suggest everybody changes their minds to wanting an Apocalypse!
Blowing s**t up since May 2003
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Suleyman
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Posted - 2006.02.27 17:41:00 -
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Must admit, I'd be willing to shell out a bit for something cool, like a Megathron on a pedestal, nothing too big, but something to adorn my desk :)
Like those small plastic airplanes you get from the airlines.
Suley
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Primarch
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:00:00 -
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Yah i'd definatly be interested in a megaa and a scorp model.
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:06:00 -
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Originally by: Suleyman Like those small plastic airplanes you get from the airlines.
I always got those in metal. -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
LDMcFear
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:08:00 -
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/signed
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Unuthiel
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:22:00 -
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Originally by: kieron The Marketing department did look into 'Do-It-Yourself' models and determined that the initial production expenses, like modeling the ship, breaking down into component parts, creating the injection dies, etc., are cost-prohibitive compared to the projected sales (estimated at roughly 500 units/hull).
If your friend thinks this can be done on a worthwhile scale, have him contact me ([email protected]). I'll look over the information and forward it to the Marketing team.
Hrm, as a couple other folks have mentioned, did they ever look into one piece pre-made display models?
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Nanus Parkite
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:23:00 -
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Cast metal models are fairly expensive to make and take a lot of time and effort. Plastic do it yourself kits on the other hand cost an absolute beeping fortune. Molds for plastic models are a lot more expensive to make and have to be replaced after only a relatively small number of batches so CCP would either have to charge a massive amount or sell an awful lots more than 500 to make it financially viable.
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ParMizaN
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:23:00 -
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Man would love some of these :<
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Issalzul
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:25:00 -
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Yes yes yes god yes
Apoc, Maller, Omen, Geddon, Thorax, Domi...
Mrowr.
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:26:00 -
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Edited by: Nikolai Nuvolari on 27/02/2006 18:26:41
Originally by: kieron the projected sales (estimated at roughly 500 units/hull).
I think you should start a sticky: "If we built EVE models, would you buy them?" You should ask both one-piece and build-it-yourself.
Put me down for a solid YES for both Harpy and Crusader one-piece models. -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
Cor'len
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:28:00 -
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Apoc! I'd be quite willing to shell out $40-50 for a quality Apoc, in life size. Fully crewed.
Seriously, as long as it wasn't completely tiny (15-20 cm sounds okay), I would.
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Filan
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:29:00 -
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Edited by: Filan on 27/02/2006 18:33:23 well i have this of a Boeing 767, id love to get a Badger Mark II, Kestrel, Caracal, Covetor, and a Ferox as well.
and you know sell smaller version around the Holidays, EVE Xmas tree Ordiments. i mean the caldari ships have enough blinky allready...
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:33:00 -
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Originally by: Filan well i have this of a Boeing 767, id love to get a Badger Mark II and a Kestrel like that maybe a Ferox as well.
Shouldn't you be begging for a model of a stargate? -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\ |
Filan
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:36:00 -
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well it would have to be smaller then 1:20 scale or else it would be like 9-10ft long(imagine the shipping cost)
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Darth Revanant
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:57:00 -
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I'd buy close to a dozen various one-piece models. _______________
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Ominus Decre
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Posted - 2006.02.27 18:58:00 -
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Being an enthusiest in "Scratch building" I had also looked into this.
I was looking more at "pourables" then "injection molding" though. The prices for a ship roughly about 18" long and 4"-5" wide would be in the range of about 100+ US dollars though.
I think I could scale it down although crafting the initial molds would be a serious time consuming "hobby".
I think I can get cost of a 5"-7" long, 2"-3" wide model down to about 30 USD.
I was not looking at cheap products. My vision was more geared towards studio quality production going as far as including fiber optics with varrying array to adjust the "blinking" of the lights.
Of course, it's all about the demand.
Haven't done sculpting in about 12 years but I'm positive I can dig up my old tools.
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:03:00 -
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Originally by: Filan well it would have to be smaller then 1:20 scale or else it would be like 9-10ft long(imagine the shipping cost)
Originally by: Filan well it would have to be smaller then 1:20 scale or else it would be like 9-10ft long(imagine the shipping cost)
Well hell yes it would, I have a small collection of 1:18 scale automobiles, and automobiles are generally 2-5 meters long, whereas those gates are probably something like 2-5 kilometers long. The gates are going to be something on the order of 1:20,000 scale, not 1:20! -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
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Filan
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:05:00 -
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the 767 is 18in long with a wing span in the 18in range as well. im looking at a Saturn V model and its 24in tall.
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:06:00 -
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Originally by: Ominus Decre Being an enthusiest in "Scratch building" I had also looked into this.
I was looking more at "pourables" then "injection molding" though. The prices for a ship roughly about 18" long and 4"-5" wide would be in the range of about 100+ US dollars though.
I think I could scale it down although crafting the initial molds would be a serious time consuming "hobby".
I think I can get cost of a 5"-7" long, 2"-3" wide model down to about 30 USD.
I was not looking at cheap products. My vision was more geared towards studio quality production going as far as including fiber optics with varrying array to adjust the "blinking" of the lights.
Of course, it's all about the demand.
Haven't done sculpting in about 12 years but I'm positive I can dig up my old tools.
For, let's say, USD50, how large could you build me a Harpy, with all that stuff included? And how much would it cost to ship it basic USPS (or your national postal service) ground to Miami Beach? -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
Kavorkian
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:07:00 -
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Maybe if these guys got a license they would be happy to do a line.
This may bring people into EVE and may get people into their products. They have designed and built a stack of fleets.
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:17:00 -
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Originally by: Grayplate Im a noob and I want models or scale replicas of a bunch of ships.
Do you make the Minmatar ships out of spare parts and plastic wrap?
Duct tape is the main component of Minmatar ships. -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
Grayplate
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:17:00 -
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Im a noob and I want models or scale replicas of a bunch of ships.
Do you make the Minmatar ships out of spare parts and plastic wrap?
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Grayplate
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:19:00 -
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Also some of the more Computer modding minded folks could figure out how to incorporate the lights etc into the molds.
(starts getting ideas for lighting up his merlin and thrasher)
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Ominus Decre
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:39:00 -
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Originally by: Nikolai Nuvolari
Originally by: Ominus Decre Being an enthusiest in "Scratch building" I had also looked into this.
I was looking more at "pourables" then "injection molding" though. The prices for a ship roughly about 18" long and 4"-5" wide would be in the range of about 100+ US dollars though.
I think I could scale it down although crafting the initial molds would be a serious time consuming "hobby".
I think I can get cost of a 5"-7" long, 2"-3" wide model down to about 30 USD.
I was not looking at cheap products. My vision was more geared towards studio quality production going as far as including fiber optics with varrying array to adjust the "blinking" of the lights.
Of course, it's all about the demand.
Haven't done sculpting in about 12 years but I'm positive I can dig up my old tools.
For, let's say, USD50, how large could you build me a Harpy, with all that stuff included? And how much would it cost to ship it basic USPS (or your national postal service) ground to Miami Beach?
50 USD would be an estimate "after" all molds have been created. Molds dont last a long time and I could probally get upto 20 pours per mold. *probally*
I do not have anything currently near being complete and if I were to develop it as a hobby I couldn't give a final price until I garner the cost of the pourables and the time which would be required to clean them.
The kits would have to be in semi stages:
Unassembled with or without stands and hardware.
Painted without hardware.
Painted with hardware.
I live in the Northwest US, Washington to be exact, so shipping from me would be from there.
Anything of this magnitude would _NOT_ be availble for a minimum of 6 months at best.
If I get into this it would become a serious project for me. All pieces would be prepped if they were to be shipped as a builder kit. At the momment most of this is pure speculation and a massive pipedream.
I used to be VERY heavy into "kit bashing" in my younger years and had done an extensive amount of sculpting during "high school".
The real pleasure would be viewing a finished product which had been completely prepped. Think of the Amarr ships painted with some fake-gold leafing and fiberoptics. This is very reasonable and doable.
There is a certain degree of investment to get things rolling. First there's covering costs of initial crafting and fabrication. It's common to go through several molds before you have a working one and even then they do not last too long.
I have little to no experiance with an "air brush" so I would not trust my own skills as yet albeit I used to paint minatures with enamels and have retained some intresting techniques using "washes" and "scotch tape".
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:44:00 -
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Hold on, we're not talking do-it-yourself kits, right? I'd like to recieve a box in the mail containing one full built, colored, flashing Harpy, batteries not included. None of this "connect part C43 to part F79" bull****.
However, from what you're telling me, it sounds like this isn't really going to work out anyway -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
James Raven
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:44:00 -
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I'd definitely get some Eve models, that'd be great for sitting around on my desk at work. Probably pay upwards of 75-80USD for them if they're good quality. Any of the Caldari/Gallente ships would be preferable, though I'd probably still get a Minmatar/Amarr ship if they were available. -----------
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Sarmaul
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:45:00 -
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I would over the course of a year buy them all
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Ominus Decre
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:46:00 -
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Originally by: Grayplate Also some of the more Computer modding minded folks could figure out how to incorporate the lights etc into the molds.
(starts getting ideas for lighting up his merlin and thrasher)
Lights wouldn't be to difficult. The most tyring aspect would be avoiding breaking a drill bit while fitting fiber optics. And if you have to do 100 lighting placements you will want to have spare bits. :)
There's plently of tricks to incorprate when doing lights on models. One is to cut out a small rectangluar section which is to serve as a window bay then place clear tape over the side you would be painting. Then apply a clear apoxy from the backside that would be hidded after it's pieced together. Removing the clear tape should leave a flush "window" which you could light from the interior.
Time and patience can yield some impressive results.
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Ominus Decre
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:51:00 -
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Originally by: Nikolai Nuvolari Hold on, we're not talking do-it-yourself kits, right? I'd like to recieve a box in the mail containing one full built, colored, flashing Harpy, batteries not included. None of this "connect part C43 to part F79" bull****.
However, from what you're telling me, it sounds like this isn't really going to work out anyway
You're semi-correct. While it would not have 200 pieces it would have several large "blocks" which would be fitted together. The exteriors would be molded with some detail whereas the scoring would be part of the "cleaning/prepping" phase after a piece is yanked from a mold.
I would not show anything that was not near perfection so, I must say I currently have nothing to show.
As for it manifesting into something tangible, it's not that far out there.
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:55:00 -
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Well here's what I've got for you.
If you can come up with something adhering to those guidelines I've provided above, in the range of $50 (not including shipping), tell/show me and give me the specs, and I'll be happy to talk.
If/when you're ready, we'll talk.
Good luck, mate! -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:58:00 -
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Originally by: GlimmerMan Maybe you could make some extra money out of it from the people who like to buy ISK for RL currency. Instead of buying game time cards and then selling them for ISK, they could buy models from the store and then sell them to people for ISK, postage included!
Please don't derail this. -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
GlimmerMan
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Posted - 2006.02.27 19:58:00 -
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Maybe you could make some extra money out of it from the people who like to buy ISK for RL currency. Instead of buying game time cards and then selling them for ISK, they could buy models from the store and then sell them to people for ISK, postage included!
Blowing s**t up since May 2003
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Ominus Decre
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Posted - 2006.02.27 20:01:00 -
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Edited by: Ominus Decre on 27/02/2006 20:01:52 Thought to share this with those intrested in "Scratch building".
Here's a scratch built "Super Star Destroyer" with lights.
Here's a site for the last Wonderfest 2005.
You should be able to look through there and see some familar items. :)
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Sarmaul
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Posted - 2006.02.27 20:04:00 -
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Originally by: GlimmerMan Maybe you could make some extra money out of it from the people who like to buy ISK for RL currency. Instead of buying game time cards and then selling them for ISK, they could buy models from the store and then sell them to people for ISK, postage included!
rofl
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 20:08:00 -
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Originally by: Ominus Decre Thought to share this with those intrested in "Scratch building".
Here's a scratch built "Super Star Destroyer" with lights.
Here's a site for the last Wonderfest 2005.
You should be able to look through there and see some familar items. :)
Some VERY nice items there -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\ |
Culmen
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Posted - 2006.02.27 20:12:00 -
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Edited by: Culmen on 27/02/2006 20:13:12
Originally by: GlimmerMan Maybe you could make some extra money out of it from the people who like to buy ISK for RL currency. Instead of buying game time cards and then selling them for ISK, they could buy models from the store and then sell them to people for ISK, postage included!
Better yet! You buy the model of the ship and actually get that ship in game Shell ot 100 dollars for a model Raven, you get the raven deleivered to your hangar by entering in a code Think about it, CCP could sell a $500 "Collectors Edition" Navy Raven or Nightmare, and somepeople would buy it as much for the ingame ship as the model itself PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY BACK TO THE THREAD
i would really love to see models, they dont even have to be that big, mabey less then half a foot i would settle for even one of those dinky 3 inch models in anycase, it would be hanging from my wall ---------------------
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Shiner BockBeer
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Posted - 2006.02.27 20:43:00 -
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I still think plushies would be more popular...
A plush Geddon to make my GF happy, please!
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Naevius
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Posted - 2006.02.27 20:51:00 -
[51]
If you have the 3D model in standard format, a stereolithograhy bureau can turn it directly into a solid model. Linkage
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Mr Floppyknickers
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Posted - 2006.02.27 21:38:00 -
[52]
Yes, I'd buy them. Especially if there was some sense of scale and varied scales. Ones I'd be most interested in would be Buzzard, Manticore, Megathron(and variants) Thantos, Aeon, Nightmare, Enyo, Ishkur, Blackbird(and varants), succubus, Phantasm, Damnation, Prorator, ahh hell It's a long list. But yeah I'd buy em provided the prices weren't insane.
I would like prepainted once peice kits, but the option to build kits would good too. Additionally the option to fit modules to the ships that'd you'd normally see on the in game graphic would be great.
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MysticNZ
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Posted - 2006.02.27 21:43:00 -
[53]
I don't want do it yourself models. I want the actual models prebuilt from CPP.
I'm lazy :D -
You got pwnd by us too :P - Wrangler lol - Imaran |
Vlad Morrolan
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Posted - 2006.02.27 21:46:00 -
[54]
Originally by: Nikolai Nuvolari
Originally by: Grayplate Im a noob and I want models or scale replicas of a bunch of ships.
Do you make the Minmatar ships out of spare parts and plastic wrap?
Duct tape is the main component of Minmatar ships.
The models, or the ones that're in-game?
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Sarmaul
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Posted - 2006.02.27 21:49:00 -
[55]
Originally by: Vlad Morrolan
Originally by: Nikolai Nuvolari
Originally by: Grayplate Im a noob and I want models or scale replicas of a bunch of ships.
Do you make the Minmatar ships out of spare parts and plastic wrap?
Duct tape is the main component of Minmatar ships.
The models, or the ones that're in-game?
both
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lofty29
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Posted - 2006.02.27 21:58:00 -
[56]
Seriously though, I'd pay for one. I want a taranis, a heron, a machariel, a catalyst, a thorax (no, not like that ), a megathron, a dominix, a brutix, a tristan, a....... ---------------------------
Originally by: Wrangler I see boobies!! \o/
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 22:00:00 -
[57]
Originally by: Sarmaul
Originally by: Vlad Morrolan
Originally by: Nikolai Nuvolari
Originally by: Grayplate Im a noob and I want models or scale replicas of a bunch of ships.
Do you make the Minmatar ships out of spare parts and plastic wrap?
Duct tape is the main component of Minmatar ships.
The models, or the ones that're in-game?
both
Aaahaha I got disconnected and Sarmaul beat me to it! -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
hydraSlav
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Posted - 2006.02.27 22:47:00 -
[58]
It would be definatelly much more interesting to buy a model you can assemble yourself. I doubt i would buy a pre-made model
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Ominus Decre
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Posted - 2006.02.27 22:59:00 -
[59]
Originally by: hydraSlav It would be definatelly much more interesting to buy a model you can assemble yourself. I doubt i would buy a pre-made model
Would that be due to a cost issue or just because you would prefer to build it yourself?
How much would you expect if you were to pay for a completed model; arbrushed with high detailed paint job customized within certain pre-specs including alternate hiSlot module which you could fit and lights varrying from LEDs to fiberOptics.
The hiSlots could be an array of "add-ons" which could be fitted with a magnetic base so one could turn them and change them out. Ofcourse it could increase to the cost.
Hmm...I think it would also be possible to fit fiber optics to certain exchangable modules like this. ;)
An issue would arise inrelation to that each module would require a high amount of time into production. Something like this could cost upwards of 40 USD just for hiSlots with magnetic bases. I wouldn't even think about selling anything with an exchangable magnetic module that included fiberoptics without getting a patent on it first; 6 month process in the least.
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.27 23:10:00 -
[60]
Originally by: Ominus Decre I wouldn't even think about selling anything with an exchangable magnetic module that included fiberoptics without getting a patent on it first; 6 month process in the least.
Interestingly enough, my grandfather, like the energizer bunny, just keeps going and going and going and refuses to retire from exactly that business...intellectual property law. He might be able to help you with that patent. -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
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Ominus Decre
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Posted - 2006.02.28 01:43:00 -
[61]
Originally by: Nikolai Nuvolari
Originally by: Ominus Decre I wouldn't even think about selling anything with an exchangable magnetic module that included fiberoptics without getting a patent on it first; 6 month process in the least.
Interestingly enough, my grandfather, like the energizer bunny, just keeps going and going and going and refuses to retire from exactly that business...intellectual property law. He might be able to help you with that patent.
to be continued...
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Double TaP
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Posted - 2006.02.28 01:47:00 -
[62]
Personally I would like to see these models made of metal. A good harpy like Nik, except made of metal. Would be sweet and sturdy.
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britishfish
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Posted - 2006.02.28 02:28:00 -
[63]
Metal gets my vote
Bring on the Ships!!
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Shin Ra
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Posted - 2006.02.28 02:53:00 -
[64]
If people buy them, then why not.
IMHO, they aren't that great.
I'd rather have one with buttons on the back that made noises such as "autopilot Engaged", "I pity the Foo" and "This is JaegarX, Warp to me"
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Bernardattic
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Posted - 2006.02.28 03:05:00 -
[65]
rifter, punisher, geddon, megathron and an action man oveur doll that says "EXTREEEEEEEEEEMMMMMEEEEE" when you pull the string.
Now please escrow to Bernardattic thx
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Bernardattic
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Posted - 2006.02.28 03:11:00 -
[66]
just looking through that modelling site thing that was linked before and spotted a good one
Imagine this in gold
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britishfish
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Posted - 2006.02.28 03:13:00 -
[67]
its crying out for some limited edition stuff ie. bronze /gold ships on stands
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oDDiTy V2
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Posted - 2006.02.28 03:40:00 -
[68]
I would LOVE to have a model of a megathron sitting on my desk, damn that'd be cool :D
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Aria Tredaal
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Posted - 2006.02.28 04:05:00 -
[69]
I would pay good money for a single piece model of many ships on EVE. I'm not talking anything fancy, or piece together of build it yourself. Just models of the ships that are decently sized. As long as a pen or something. I promise you I would pay good money for my own Rifter or Cormorant or damned near any other ship you have that catches my fancy.
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Erik Pathfinder
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Posted - 2006.02.28 04:06:00 -
[70]
I would cry tears of joy if they made Micro Machines EVE ships. Soft plastic ftw! Hard enough to retain features and play around with, yet soft enough to drop on the ground.
/me goes and fiddles through his huge box of Micro Machines
And no, you're never too old for Micro Machines! ------------------------- In need of Mod domination Just a second, I'll find my T2 Whip --Jorauk |
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jamesw
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Posted - 2006.02.28 04:08:00 -
[71]
I would love a Scorpion model tbh. Classic looking combat spaceship imo. --
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Josiah Markum
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Posted - 2006.02.28 04:13:00 -
[72]
I think models are a good idea. Along the same lines I would love to see a "Technical Readout" manual of the Eve ships in the same flavor of the ones that were put out by the Star Trek folks. Not so much for gaming purposes, just a nice book to look through. You could also have ones for weps, etc.
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.02.28 04:23:00 -
[73]
Originally by: Josiah Markum I think models are a good idea. Along the same lines I would love to see a "Technical Readout" manual of the Eve ships in the same flavor of the ones that were put out by the Star Trek folks. Not so much for gaming purposes, just a nice book to look through. You could also have ones for weps, etc.
I have the OFFICIAL Technical Manuals for the Enterprise NCC-1701 and the Enterprise NCC-1701D, and they both rock very hard. Something like that for, say, a Ferox, would be insanely cool. -------------------------------------[04:04:04] Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk
[04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw
[07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
Stop whining about my signature - Wrangler \o/ ~kieron [\"] -Capsicum <3 -eris you wanted colours now you have them :) -eris..again Donuts and cAKe anyone? Jacques' Nikolai can post twice as fast as me, and i'm uber -zhuge liang Uhm, I'm new to this, does this work? *clickety* Oveur |
Sha'blach
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Posted - 2006.02.28 04:35:00 -
[74]
big fat /signed I'd buy one of every ship :) ------------ Atlantis Earth Production Studios - Phoenix, Arizona - Las Vegas null[I |
Helen Baque
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Posted - 2006.02.28 05:58:00 -
[75]
Great big /sign. I would definitely purchase models (DIY or pre-assembled) and WAY BIG TWO THUMBS UP for Franz Joseph-style Tech Manuals!
-- Helen Baque Baque Industries
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Fierce Deity
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Posted - 2006.02.28 06:35:00 -
[76]
i sign, i would definately buy a pre built model of just about any ship. ------FD------
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Brastagi
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Posted - 2006.02.28 07:09:00 -
[77]
/signed
There already several topics discussing models. It's about time for this dream to be reality!!!!! ---------
OranjeKonijn. Obey the rabbit. OranjeKonijn. Obey the rabbit. OranjeKonijn. |
voogru
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Posted - 2006.02.28 07:47:00 -
[78]
I'd so plunk down $200 for a high-quality model of the Opux.
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Garia666
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Posted - 2006.02.28 08:17:00 -
[79]
Would be very cool Warhamer 40k style.. Would love to get my hands on a Baalghorn ADGA Website |
Sha'blach
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Posted - 2006.02.28 08:30:00 -
[80]
I'd pay like 250USD for a model of the Caldari Dreadnaught & or the Caldari Titan. Nuff said.
Hell, I'd pay 30 bucks for a frig, 70 for a cruiser, 100 for a battleship and 150 for a carrier... ------------ Atlantis Earth Production Studios - Phoenix, Arizona - Las Vegas null[I |
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s4mp3r0r
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Posted - 2006.02.28 09:08:00 -
[81]
i would get one or two, probably the apoc an a scorp :D
By Squize dec 10th when -V- signed a NAP with TFE:
Originally by: Squize
Originally by: Omeega Omeega damn it i saw this one come big like a pink elephant in a corridor!
Nostradamus, is that you ?
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Shinshi Casoyako
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Posted - 2006.02.28 09:12:00 -
[82]
Taking in account the price of 25Ç I like to order every BS atleast. . Seriously Have I Not Said How I Can Assist Some One You Are Killing Online? |
Clavain Gobuchul
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Posted - 2006.02.28 09:52:00 -
[83]
Count me in.
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Milodon
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Posted - 2006.02.28 10:11:00 -
[84]
I guess I'm unique in that I'd prefer a 'build yourself' model with plastic pieces, unpainted. Personally I'd get a lot more satisfaction building my ship, carefully painting it, getting the rust right with an airbrush (need practice with weathering), and then proudly displaying it, than I'd ever get just buying a die-cast ship that would immediately go onto my desk and collect dust.
Just my opinion, don't know if anybody else has an interest in modeling, though..
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Asuo
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Posted - 2006.02.28 10:20:00 -
[85]
I'd buy em. A raven and caracal please.
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Da'Lorien
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Posted - 2006.02.28 11:17:00 -
[86]
signed, i'd love to get few of those on my desk.
mega and zea for starters.. -- Da'Lorien - a space monkey |
Wild Rho
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Posted - 2006.02.28 11:32:00 -
[87]
I would personally go to bed with a model of a crusader or prophecy.
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Bellac
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Posted - 2006.02.28 11:32:00 -
[88]
Originally by: Bernardattic just looking through that modelling site thing that was linked before and spotted a good one
Imagine this in gold
That could quite easily be a sneak peek of the new amarr BS
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Koori
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Posted - 2006.02.28 11:48:00 -
[89]
totally /signed. I'm sure I'd buy at least one model. - ------------------------------------------- Helios enterprises is recruiting. 0% tax, 100% fun. |
Malinaria
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Posted - 2006.02.28 11:51:00 -
[90]
/signed I'd buy a enyo with full t2 railgun for 50Ç any time (yarrr sexy)
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Brolly
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Posted - 2006.02.28 11:52:00 -
[91]
I would go for pre-built as I'd just end up with a crap model with blobs of gue around it. Never was any good with those fiddly model things.
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Usul Faust
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Posted - 2006.02.28 12:31:00 -
[92]
if they did airfix style models, you could do the basic hull models with all the relevant acessories to turn your punisher into a retri or whatever.
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Mrmuttley
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Posted - 2006.02.28 12:35:00 -
[93]
Build your own tempest kit already out by the look of it.
Here
OK I'll get my coat..........
Seriously though I would be interested in models of the crow / Apoc / punisher and probably a few others as well ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This sig space for sale. Need something advertised?
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Vorphalak
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Posted - 2006.02.28 12:58:00 -
[94]
Edited by: Vorphalak on 28/02/2006 13:00:13 Hell yeah! Taranis, Mega, Rifter, Typhoon (really )...yummy!
If they're good I'd spend quite a couple bucks!
Edit: Preconstructed please, don't want to toy around with glue
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000Hunter000
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Posted - 2006.02.28 13:13:00 -
[95]
GIVVV!!!
~signed~
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Tiridus
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Posted - 2006.02.28 16:05:00 -
[96]
I'd definately go for that, a helios or a raven would be so sweet... preferably 1:1 but i'd settle for smaller i guess... lego sets would be nice too, hehe (cos im a kid at heart) __________________________________________________ Tiridus D'Furte
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Antoinette Civari
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Posted - 2006.02.28 16:06:00 -
[97]
/me shows interest
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Calderio
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Posted - 2006.02.28 16:41:00 -
[98]
omg yes, i would defintatly love these. can they be in 1/100 scale so they can be to scale with my other models? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
RIP Kevin Wessel, Age 20, Departed April 19 2005, Baghdad |
Kurren
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Posted - 2006.02.28 17:04:00 -
[99]
Originally by: kieron The Marketing department did look into 'Do-It-Yourself' models and determined that the initial production expenses, like modeling the ship, breaking down into component parts, creating the injection dies, etc., are cost-prohibitive compared to the projected sales (estimated at roughly 500 units/hull).
If your friend thinks this can be done on a worthwhile scale, have him contact me ([email protected]). I'll look over the information and forward it to the Marketing team.
1) Projected sales = everyone in Eve?... cause I couldn't count in a year the amount of people that want to buy these... if, and I'm not sure if I'm correct in this, by 500 units/hull you mean you've only projected sales of 500 units per each ship type then slim down the number of ships you can buy AND also realize that more than 2000 people will want to buy these models. Most will probably want to at least buy a battelship for each race. That brings a sales estimate of 4 units/subsriber. Now say that half of the customers only want 1... split the difference and say 2 to 3 units/person. With a subscriber total, not including those that just think the ships look cool, of over 100,000... that's anywhere between 200,000 to over 300,000 units sold. To go with the highest (estimated) and lowest (estimated) you can sell anywhere from 100,000 to over 400,000 (and that's if you only sold 4 models). And, with the demand I've seen for these, you'd be hard-pressed to find an Eve subscriber that won't at least buy one.
2) as for the cost... just raise the price. Sounds greedy... and cold-hearted... but people (esspecially those who really, really want the damn things) will understand.
You're only problem would be if you chose to introduce a model that is already built and doesn't require hours of getting high on airplane glue. I would see a one-piece/die-cast model selling much for frequently than a do-it-yourselfer, BUT... either option, when left on it's own, would sell tremendiously(sp?).
I'd say go for it. I haven't met a single person that doesn't want a Megathron, a Raven, and a Geddon watching them play Eve. I even, though I can't understand why, know people that want Minmitar models. I know I would buy all four races... just cause I have four walls in my computer room. --- --- --- ---
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Ominus Decre
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Posted - 2006.02.28 17:41:00 -
[100]
Originally by: Nikolai Nuvolari
Originally by: Josiah Markum I think models are a good idea. Along the same lines I would love to see a "Technical Readout" manual of the Eve ships in the same flavor of the ones that were put out by the Star Trek folks. Not so much for gaming purposes, just a nice book to look through. You could also have ones for weps, etc.
I have the OFFICIAL Technical Manuals for the Enterprise NCC-1701 and the Enterprise NCC-1701D, and they both rock very hard. Something like that for, say, a Ferox, would be insanely cool.
I think I still have technical prints of the Original Battlestar Galactica series. I recall looking over those things for hours when I was younger. The Viper and Cylon Raider are the best!!
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High Sierra
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Posted - 2006.02.28 18:50:00 -
[101]
/signed.
I even use a set of rules that could be adapted so you could game with said EvE models.
and finally my plan to achieve world domination will bear fruit MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!
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Kraven Kor
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Posted - 2006.02.28 19:29:00 -
[102]
Signed.
I want pewter or resin miniatures. I'm actually running a pen-and-paper (HERO system) RPG based loosely on EVE.
I'd buy a few kestrels/manticores, a few merlins/hawks/harpies, a few incursus/ishkur, a few punishers and variants, a few executioners, rifters, tristans, some condors, some griffins, some blackbirds (lots of blackbirds), thorax...
I'd buy a LOT of miniatures.
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ElCoCo
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Posted - 2006.02.28 19:33:00 -
[103]
Eddz's love for plastic models is surpassed by none
Tbh I like the model idea lots and lots, although I would always prefer Legos from "lifelike" models.
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Adam C
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Posted - 2006.02.28 19:51:00 -
[104]
i'd buy them. stick it in a case and everything
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Laughlyn Vaughns
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Posted - 2006.03.02 23:19:00 -
[105]
releasing 1 piece battleships wuld rock, if they was on a stoand and the overall size was about 5" cubic it wud kick ass. summat just big enuff to see detail but small enuff to display on a shelf/cabinet. i wud love to have a raven and tempest sitting ontop my speakers while playing,
could do them in sets like the McFarlane movie maniacs. and could have a special edition larger version of faction ships like Navy Raven, Nightmare ect.
i'd quite happily pay about ú30 for a diecast 5" cubic model delivered
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Fitz Chivalry
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Posted - 2006.03.02 23:31:00 -
[106]
I would certainly buy at least a couple of models, and would pay up to say ú30 for not bad quality up to about ú50-70 for something nice.
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Keav
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Posted - 2006.03.02 23:39:00 -
[107]
Just to add my support to this...
I want a Tempest!!
Would definitely prefer one-piece also.
The Imperial Space Corporation is a recruitment agency. Contact me or visit our website for details. |
MonkeyDrummer
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Posted - 2006.03.02 23:49:00 -
[108]
Originally by: Keav
Would definitely prefer one-piece also.
Add me to the list
SIG GALLERY
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Demangel
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Posted - 2006.03.03 00:26:00 -
[109]
Edited by: Demangel on 03/03/2006 00:28:53 Pewter miniatures (or plastic) for Table top Gaming 4TW!
I know I'd buy a set of those for sure, as well as to scale models (I like to build my own though, but I'd be happy with a prebuilt if thats all there was, it would HAVE to have interchangeable guns though)!
I remember when armored core came out with thier nifty little doll/model/action figures. I purchased two of em without even thinking twice about em. If CCP made models of ships, and had turret hardpoints you could snap interchangeable weapons into, I would be there with bells on. And from my room my wife and kid would here me going "PEW PEW PEW BOOOM!" through the door for hours on end when I can't be on the PC.
Either way the demand is present, even if all CCP does is make "official" versions of the paper models smiffa proposed (and is working on), IE complete with some bells and whistles so you don't feel wierd paying 20+ bucks for a couple of sheets of paper your about to mutilate into a sticky ball of glue and wood pulp.
They could be made from the highest quality paper/posterboard, possibly pre-scored, and partialy precut, complete with a poster of the ship, a card with vital stats, the model makers who worked on it (Yes I think they deserve credit in spades), and some official seal that doubles as a stand for your desk (ship should be removeable from it's stand for those like me who will make the PEW PEW PEW sounds, or the more normal folks who will hang em from the ceiling or something).
Demand exists CCP, all you gotta do is find a way to make it affordable, paper or plastic, I don't care, DO IT! and I will buy as many as I can afford.
P.S hasn't anyone here ever seen spaceballs? the real money isn't in the movie... It's in the MERCHANDIZING! Heck even SOE has a dumb giant boobed playboy bunny looking elf wizard statue... They even stuck a model in one of the collectors sets, and I know folks just tossed those away... CCP is WAY better than SOE! Comeone! lets see the merchandize!
Galaxion > If you drove a car shaped like a thorax women would call you Demangel > Dude... I would call.. Demangel > wait that sounded g@y I bet. Galaxion > Just a bit.
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space fox
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Posted - 2006.03.04 10:21:00 -
[110]
My rifter is turly looking like a matari ship atm
Id love to get my hands on a harpy/thorax/megathron/buzzard/badgerII/ishkur/rifter
And if you have to liscnse that inerchangable magnetic mounting sytem go do it at ú30 for a frigate i wouldnt think about it, i could finaly show CCP's mysitcal ship design powers to all those WOW players!
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Matrix Aran
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Posted - 2006.03.04 11:47:00 -
[111]
I'd love a Hawk model. /me shows interest
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Vendrin
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Posted - 2006.03.04 11:52:00 -
[112]
I'd probably pick up a few of the asthetic ships _____________________________________
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moc1
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Posted - 2006.03.04 11:54:00 -
[113]
Edited by: moc1 on 04/03/2006 11:54:55 /Signed
Didn't read it all but i would be very interested in purchasing a "Built It Yourself" EVE-Ship like erm.. Warhammer :P
However would be interested to see how the "pointy bits" on the Tempest/Phoon would be done for example -------------------------------------
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Minnky
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Posted - 2006.03.04 12:09:00 -
[114]
Originally by: Swethren Then bring out rule books so you can have feel battles on the table top with you and your buddies.
Do it backward, PC -> Table Top and not the usual Table Top -> PC ;)
Love it! Me Want'em!
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Ysolde Xen
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Posted - 2006.03.04 12:09:00 -
[115]
I'd buy small premade/painted models, preferably plastic as that's lighter and much cheaper. Tech II Frigates would be sweet.
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Minnky
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Posted - 2006.03.04 12:12:00 -
[116]
Originally by: Demangel Edited by: Demangel on 03/03/2006 00:28:53 Pewter miniatures (or plastic) for Table top Gaming 4TW!
I know I'd buy a set of those for sure, as well as to scale models (I like to build my own though, but I'd be happy with a prebuilt if thats all there was, it would HAVE to have interchangeable guns though)!
I remember when armored core came out with thier nifty little doll/model/action figures. I purchased two of em without even thinking twice about em. If CCP made models of ships, and had turret hardpoints you could snap interchangeable weapons into, I would be there with bells on. And from my room my wife and kid would here me going "PEW PEW PEW BOOOM!" through the door for hours on end when I can't be on the PC.
Either way the demand is present, even if all CCP does is make "official" versions of the paper models smiffa proposed (and is working on), IE complete with some bells and whistles so you don't feel wierd paying 20+ bucks for a couple of sheets of paper your about to mutilate into a sticky ball of glue and wood pulp.
They could be made from the highest quality paper/posterboard, possibly pre-scored, and partialy precut, complete with a poster of the ship, a card with vital stats, the model makers who worked on it (Yes I think they deserve credit in spades), and some official seal that doubles as a stand for your desk (ship should be removeable from it's stand for those like me who will make the PEW PEW PEW sounds, or the more normal folks who will hang em from the ceiling or something).
Demand exists CCP, all you gotta do is find a way to make it affordable, paper or plastic, I don't care, DO IT! and I will buy as many as I can afford.
P.S hasn't anyone here ever seen spaceballs? the real money isn't in the movie... It's in the MERCHANDIZING! Heck even SOE has a dumb giant boobed playboy bunny looking elf wizard statue... They even stuck a model in one of the collectors sets, and I know folks just tossed those away... CCP is WAY better than SOE! Comeone! lets see the merchandize!
Plastic? What about the old die-cast metal ... shiney gold Apoc, ... mm, can see it now!
and as for the Titans!! whoa, the firg's would have to be tiny otherwise it wouln't fit in your house!
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Astik Stfgar
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Posted - 2006.03.04 12:19:00 -
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Not-to-scale metal diecast would be cheap and good. Quality can vary at CCP own will. From very very low to almost 3d rendering, especially on the paint scheme as the form, with new 3d prototyping techniques, can be directly extruded/molded/laser-etched from 3d studio and the likes. Some ships would really deserve a stand on my desk (who said Thorax?)
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McTaggart
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Posted - 2006.03.04 12:34:00 -
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I am definately going to have to express interest here. I'd prefer die cast models but, as long as they're detailed and accurate I don't mind.
Someone mentioned earlier about making a tabletop game. I'm not dure whether I'm this or not, but I would love a nicely bound copy of the eve online ruleset. Not translated into a tabletop playable format, but for the online game (I am aware that balancing issues in the future will mean that the online rules are constantly changing slightly but whatever).
Also, thankyou to KIAEddZ for reminding me of that vaguely laid out fleet battle ruleset that I was working on a few years ago. /me goes off to find his notebooks...
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Eddie Elch
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Posted - 2006.03.04 15:39:00 -
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I registar my interest for this. I'd like a kit form, but if thats not possible, I would take a pre-made one. I would prefer it to be fairly big though, not table top gaming size.
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R3dSh1ft
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Posted - 2006.03.04 15:42:00 -
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Edited by: R3dSh1ft on 04/03/2006 15:41:54 give me models!!!
Edit: i can paint well!
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Cyndre Valryssian
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Posted - 2006.03.04 16:36:00 -
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I'd definately be interested in these especially if it's in the style of the GW BFG models. Ideally plastic but white metal with sufficient detail would also be nice. A price of 15 - ú20 wouldn't be unreasonable for a smaller scale and upwards for larger.
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Synderella
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Posted - 2006.03.04 16:42:00 -
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I'd love a Brutix model, myself.
/signed
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Prestidigitator
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Posted - 2006.03.04 16:47:00 -
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Edited by: Prestidigitator on 04/03/2006 16:49:28
Originally by: kieron The Marketing department did look into 'Do-It-Yourself' models and determined that the initial production expenses, like modeling the ship, breaking down into component parts, creating the injection dies, etc., are cost-prohibitive compared to the projected sales (estimated at roughly 500 units/hull).
If your friend thinks this can be done on a worthwhile scale, have him contact me ([email protected]). I'll look over the information and forward it to the Marketing team.
*sigh* another idea killed by the bean-counters eh ;)
Seriously though, when was it that they looked into it? (i.e. was it at a time when you didn't have quite so many active subscribers?). I'd have thought that with the current subscriber base you could do better than 500 units per hull.
[Edit: If this gets off the ground, put me down for a Tempest model! - 1:1 scale if possible ;)]
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Bean Doodle
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Posted - 2006.03.04 17:00:00 -
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uy! whats wrong with beans?? anyways, i would like 3 thoraxes 10 incursuses 2 megas and a moros, preferably by tomorrow, thank you --- i claim this sig in the name of Beans Nation!!! i.e. this space is off-limits to all sorts of mods |
Dreez
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Posted - 2006.03.04 17:26:00 -
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/Signed. Megathron /emote Drools.
Current Location: After chasing TomB for 2 years, at the pub, getting a cold beer.
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Fitz's Spy
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Posted - 2006.03.13 13:49:00 -
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bump for this important thread.
Have you tried speaking with McFarlane Toys? They make good quality models and in respect of some pretty obscure films/comics where they cant expect to sell too many models.
See here for more details - http://www.spawn.com
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Valrandir
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Posted - 2006.03.13 16:41:00 -
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Lori Carlyle
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Posted - 2006.03.13 16:45:00 -
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Signed.. I want models..... PINK PINK PINK PINK PINK ERISGREEN Eris <3 Meh!
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HarFen
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Posted - 2006.03.15 11:50:00 -
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Model
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LWMaverick
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Posted - 2006.03.15 12:02:00 -
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Originally by: HarFen Model
DAMN!!!!!
/me drool
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Verone
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Posted - 2006.03.15 12:10:00 -
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Originally by: Mrmuttley Build your own tempest kit already out by the look of it.
Here
OK I'll get my coat..........
Seriously though I would be interested in models of the crow / Apoc / punisher and probably a few others as well
Man i so knew what that was going to be before i clicked the link...
It NEVER gets old...
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DJCrimson
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Posted - 2006.03.15 12:47:00 -
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Some 3rd party company released a Tempest model
Linkage
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Constantine Arcanum
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Posted - 2006.03.15 12:50:00 -
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I would pay serious money for a DIY Airfix-Style range of ship models, around 12" longish. Like an Apoc or Mega, and the scales going down from there... ----------------------------------------------- Guys, we win some and we lose some, but please, can we win this one? THIS SIG R UNHACKABLE
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Nicholas Barker
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Posted - 2006.03.15 12:56:00 -
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i want a crow, or a brutix. I'd pay ú50 each i think. -----------------
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Avowech
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Posted - 2006.03.15 13:45:00 -
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Would love a Rifter to build. Think about it your starting basic hulls all have sub-variants as well Rifter-Wolf-Jaguar, I would probably buy 3 just for the variants:)
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Jacinth Troll
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Posted - 2006.03.15 13:48:00 -
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I would enjoy putting together models of eve ships, most definitely. Making Big Rocks into little rocks http://www.eve-files.com/media/corp/tcgs/jacsized.jpg
Your Sig is to large, please read the forum rules - Ductoris
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Tripp Orsam
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Posted - 2006.03.15 14:04:00 -
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Edited by: Tripp Orsam on 15/03/2006 14:06:11 Edited by: Tripp Orsam on 15/03/2006 14:05:07 I'm not sure if ccp only wants to sell this kind of thing in thier website store but there is a great shop in central London called Forbidden Planet (very dangerous shop... can easily spend LOTS of cash in there FAST) they stock lots of cool stuff like models from films, comics, posters and all that kind of geeky stuff, I'm sure they would like to stock good quality models of EVE ships.
linkage: Forbidden Planet
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Nikolai Nuvolari
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Posted - 2006.03.15 14:08:00 -
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Originally by: Wild Rho I would personally go to bed with a model of a crusader or prophecy.
That sounds painful. I think you'd roll over at night and puncture an artery.
Originally by: Malinaria /signed I'd buy a enyo with full t2 railgun for 50Ç any time (yarrr sexy)
Enyos should come with Neutron Blaster II's and Harpies should come with 150mm Railgun II's. Railguns are OURS damnit!
Originally by: Ominus Decre I think I still have technical prints of the Original Battlestar Galactica series. I recall looking over those things for hours when I was younger. The Viper and Cylon Raider are the best!!
Hummm...interested in selling? -------- Tom Thumb > for a nut case you rawk [04:21:15] Mebrithiel Ju'wien > Nik's bio 4tw btw [07:38:53] Graelyn > Nikolai for Dev 108!
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DenBrown
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Removed - Eshtir
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DenBrown
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