EVE Search - Who would be interested in scale models of eve ships ?

All Channels

EVE General Discussion

Who would be interested in scale models of eve ships ?

» Click here to find additional results for this topic using Google

Monitor this thread via RSS [?]

Pages: 1 2 3 :: [one page]
Author	Thread Statistics \| Show CCP posts - 0 post(s)
Kyusoath Orillian Northern Intelligence Veritas Immortalis	Posted - 2007.10.17 02:52:00 - [1] As a player of Warhammer 40,000 and ofc EVE , the space ships of both universes have appealed to me greatly. the ships from the warhammer 40k universe are available in various scale models and i have enjoyed building variants and converting the kits. after building particularly detailed conversion (pic incoming when camera available) i found i had accidentally built something very similar to a merlin frigate, i had never thought of building scale models of the eve ships before. i figured this could be something i could not only do for fun but could spread the joy and sell some of them. so who would be interested and what ships would you like to see ? wouldn't really work to scale but models would be around shoebox sized and smaller depending on the ship.
Tek'a Rain Gallente Isis Technologies	Posted - 2007.10.17 02:59:00 - [2] The important question is who Wouldn't be interested, as the members of said uninterested group would certainly be so sparse as to all be easily packed into a phone booth and set aflame. just.. you know, an idea. but, more to the point.. models, good. plush vexor pillows with a sewn pocket full of drones.. better.
xJohnnyDx Caldari	Posted - 2007.10.17 03:42:00 - [3] Edited by: xJohnnyDx on 17/10/2007 03:43:01 There's quite a few lengthy topics already created about this very subject. You'd probably get yelled at for posting in an old thread, but only after someone yells at you here for not using the search function. Anyway, look for some of those, some interesting ideas and numbers have been tossed around. Edit - Spelling! PLACE SIGNATURE HERE What?! [Insert event here] happened? Quick, start a new thread on the forums! "Moot", not "mute".
Dotard	Posted - 2007.10.17 03:46:00 - [4] I too would like a big plush pillow. Make mine a Typhoon. Nerf You! Buff Me!
Surfin's PlunderBunny Minmatar mUfFiN fAcToRy	Posted - 2007.10.17 04:10:00 - [5] Edited by: Surfin''s PlunderBunny on 17/10/2007 04:10:20 I want a Hurricane shaped cheese knife Edit Maybe a Nyx beanbag chair Originally by: Liz Kali Tic Toc Tic Toc , time is ticking I owned someone on forums!!!
Dotard	Posted - 2007.10.17 04:22:00 - [6] While were at it... The girlfriend asked if she could get a rubber Stabber about 8 inches long that contains a battery compartment to power that shaking around stuff we see on the monitor when the ship is coming out of warp. She won't tell me what she wants it for seeing she don't even play EvE. OH! And it has to say "Warp Drive Engaged" and make that WHOOOOSH noise. Why the H... would she want that?! I dunno. I'll never understand women. Nerf You! Buff Me!
Phoenix Lord The Arrow Project Morsus Mihi	Posted - 2007.10.17 04:25:00 - [7] Edited by: Phoenix Lord on 17/10/2007 04:25:16 Yea ive seen several of these threads, only bothered to follow the first one till i saw a dev answer. Basically, the R&D would be too expensive to justify making them. The only way apparently, was to make them expensive or not at all, and if they were expensive, they would barely sell. EDIT: I could be wrong though, remember that; but thats what i remember hearing from one of the devs in a thread. _____
Surfin's PlunderBunny Minmatar mUfFiN fAcToRy	Posted - 2007.10.17 04:26:00 - [8] Would she prefer a big black Armageddon that shakes around like it's going into warp with the touch of a switch? Originally by: Liz Kali Tic Toc Tic Toc , time is ticking I owned someone on forums!!!
Nito Musashi	Posted - 2007.10.17 04:42:00 - [9] ill take a vindicator and macharel model kits pleze i like to build and paint em.
prathe Minmatar Omega Enterprises Mostly Harmless	Posted - 2007.10.17 04:51:00 - [10] a domi bean bag chair would be sweet
Madphly	Posted - 2007.10.17 05:18:00 - [11] i'd definately be interested in the rifter/wolf model..
Darth Felin	Posted - 2007.10.17 11:45:00 - [12] Originally by: Dotard While were at it... The girlfriend asked if she could get a rubber Stabber about 8 inches long that contains a battery compartment to power that shaking around stuff we see on the monitor when the ship is coming out of warp. She won't tell me what she wants it for seeing she don't even play EvE. OH! And it has to say "Warp Drive Engaged" and make that WHOOOOSH noise. Why the H... would she want that?! I dunno. I'll never understand women. I suggest you to order Thorax model. I am sure she will be even more amazed once she will see it.
Acoco Osiris Gallente Sublime.	Posted - 2007.10.17 13:39:00 - [13] I am interested only if they come free. ------------------------------ One more soldier off to war... And one Velator in my hangars.
Maltitol Gallente Tides of Silence Hydra Alliance	Posted - 2007.10.17 13:41:00 - [14] I want full a scale model of the Megathron please. I will even help build it. I believe that means we need all the metals that the entire earth has, and more than the nuclear power plants that are built on the planet to get 7 blaster cannons to fire antimatter ammo really, really, really fast!
Cpt toast	Posted - 2007.10.17 13:44:00 - [15] It wouldn't actually cost that much. Two members of Octavian Vanguard got married in RL about 3 years back and we had two spaceships made for them from the game Jumpgate which was where they originally met. It was a sizeable collection, but nothing CCP couldn't handle. Once you've got the first one made, you've got a mould and you can go from there. The 3D CNC stuff was the pricy bit.
Maximillian Dragonard Caldari Caldari Provisions	Posted - 2007.10.17 13:49:00 - [16] Frankly, if it were a good quality cast model, it'd be worth paying a price for... and who'd want some cheap piece of crap anyway ____________________ EWAR... love it or hate it.... learn to deal with it!
Scatim Helicon GoonFleet GoonSwarm	Posted - 2007.10.17 13:50:00 - [17] Great, now you've inspired me to mod the Battlefleet Gothic ruleset to create "EVE-Offline"
Konquera McCall Acme Import Export	Posted - 2007.10.17 14:08:00 - [18] Originally by: xJohnnyDx There's quite a few lengthy topics already created about this very subject. You'd probably get yelled at for posting in an old thread, but only after someone yells at you here for not using the search function. Yes, the EVE forums catch-22. As far as the actual question: Hell yeah, I'd like some EVE spaceship models/miniatures/toys! I'll take a pillow, too. A nice big comfy Dominix.
Andrue Amarr	Posted - 2007.10.17 14:32:00 - [19] Edited by: Andrue on 17/10/2007 14:32:30 This has been asked about several times and usually results in a lot of positive responses. Unfortunately I think the problem is finding a sensible price point. A lot of people would only be prepared to pay $20 and about all you'll get for that is a plastic, badly painted model. Fun I suppose if you want to play Eve during DT or hang them from your bedroom ceiling but basically naff, tat. A fair number of people (me for one) would like decent die-cast models large and good enough to put on the mantle-piece or coffee table. Unfortunately you're then talking about $100 or more. There's not many people who would be prepared to pay that kind of money. Note to CCP:I would be prepared to pay those kind of sums subject to quality and 'displayability factor' -- (Battle hardened industrialist) [Brackley, UK] My budgie can say "ploppy bottom". You have been warned.
Maltitol Gallente Tides of Silence Hydra Alliance	Posted - 2007.10.17 14:35:00 - [20] i will take a dart board with caldari ships on it :P
Arvald Caldari House of Tempers	Posted - 2007.10.17 14:37:00 - [21] arvy want model manticore NOW --------------------------- ALL HAIL TO THE TECHNOVIKING
LastTraitorStanding Amarr The Imperial Assassins	Posted - 2007.10.17 14:38:00 - [22] Edited by: LastTraitorStanding on 17/10/2007 14:38:34 I'd be interested in plastic models. They would be cheap once you get the mold and chinese companies can pump them out faster/cheaper than you would believe. As an aside.. Andrue looks like a depressed me. -------------------------------- Semper ubi sub ubi
Wild Rho Amarr Endgame.	Posted - 2007.10.17 14:38:00 - [23] I'd kill for a model Crusader - with lasers mounted of course.
Izo Azlion Veto. Veto Corp	Posted - 2007.10.17 14:40:00 - [24] Models to build and paint? Of ships in EVE? Is this so hard to achieve? I want one. Navy Issue Thron! Izo Azlion. ---
Valan Genco Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate	Posted - 2007.10.17 14:57:00 - [25] Check with CCP first! You have to fill in a form and sign it. I looked into it a while ago and mailed Kieron. I've got half a rifter built out of Polystyrene foam using a hot wire cutter. I was looking into different materials for different ship parts and types. I was getting some practice in with the cutter. I used the really thin plywood to make templates for the hotwire cutter. To make the templates I imported ship models into Cinema 4d so I could easily view and measure the dimensions. The more you look at even the simplest models the more you realise how difficult it is. I was planning to build a mould once I had the prototype built. But real life caught up and I don't have the time. /start sig I love old characters that post 'I've beeen playing the game three years' when I know their account has been sold on. /end sig
Rob Adams	Posted - 2007.10.17 15:33:00 - [26] I would buy quite a few scale models if they were quality
XrayZ Euphoria Foundation	Posted - 2007.10.17 15:33:00 - [27] i would pay RL iskies for a brutix/megathron model. -------------------------------------- <3 Godlesswanderer } eve-gfx team.
Mashie Saldana Minmatar Hooligans Of War Insurgency	Posted - 2007.10.17 15:48:00 - [28] Originally by: Valan Check with CCP first! You have to fill in a form and sign it. I looked into it a while ago and mailed Kieron. Yes, you need to get a non commercial license agreement just to make a model for personal usage (got one as well as I plan to build an Ishtar shaped computer case). No idea what the options are if you plan to sell items based on CCP intellectual property. Jita fix: The distributed market hub
iknowWho Gallente Federal Navy Academy	Posted - 2007.10.17 15:55:00 - [29] domi piniata ftw. Originally by: Stitcher Hold on, I think it's trying to communicate..... Bar wheep grada, wheep ninibong?
Tortun Nahme Minmatar Heimatar Services Conglomerate	Posted - 2007.10.17 16:00:00 - [30] a die cast rifter would rule I'm currently involved in medical research, concerning the therapuetic aspects of a swift kick in the rear Someone found Jesus, please buff cloaking!
Erim Solfara Amarr House of Solfara	Posted - 2007.10.17 16:27:00 - [31] Edited by: Erim Solfara on 17/10/2007 16:27:32 I'd love to see some plastic airfix style self-build models, particularly of the omen/zealot Die cast is too 'look at what I bought!' and not enough 'look at what I made!' A new tool in the fight for balance?
Tawrich Tistrya	Posted - 2007.10.17 16:33:00 - [32] I'd love to have a Dominix diecast model with pluche drones that i can annoy my cats with^^ Fck i'd proly get an entire Gallente fleet if the'd put em up for sale
Riddick Valer	Posted - 2007.10.17 18:23:00 - [33] While models you can actually assemble would be expensive, what about pewter replicas or a decent quality plastic? These should be paintable , capable of being easily attached to some sort of base for display, and fairly cheap. Plus, by varying the base material, you get several different qualities. CCP already has in-depth 3d computer models of their ships. Just use a rapid prototyper or 3d printer to create a 3d phyiscal model, then use that model to create the molds. Maybe I'm missing something, but it seems like a fairly inexpensive and easy process (relatively).
Sylvia Lafayette	Posted - 2007.10.17 18:31:00 - [34] anything gallente PLEASE!!!!!!! if its the new pink domi..... OMGWTFPWNBBQ
Kaori Sendai Caldari Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force	Posted - 2007.10.17 19:19:00 - [35] Well, in theory one could extract the models form the .stuff files, and convert and prototype it in a 3D printer like this. I'm sure there's companies like Fabjectory.com able to print it for you.
Mekk Azal November Night Industries	Posted - 2007.10.17 19:22:00 - [36] Originally by: Dotard While were at it... The girlfriend asked if she could get a rubber Stabber about 8 inches long that contains a battery compartment to power that shaking around stuff we see on the monitor when the ship is coming out of warp. She won't tell me what she wants it for seeing she don't even play EvE. OH! And it has to say "Warp Drive Engaged" and make that WHOOOOSH noise. Why the H... would she want that?! I dunno. I'll never understand women. Make her jeolous and order a phoon
Erim Solfara Amarr House of Solfara	Posted - 2007.10.18 16:22:00 - [37] Originally by: Rid*** Valer* While models you can actually assemble would be expensive, what about pewter replicas or a decent quality plastic? These should be paintable , capable of being easily attached to some sort of base for display, and fairly cheap. Plus, by varying the base material, you get several different qualities. CCP already has in-depth 3d computer models of their ships. Just use a rapid prototyper or 3d printer to create a 3d phyiscal model, then use that model to create the molds. Maybe I'm missing something, but it seems like a fairly inexpensive and easy process (relatively). Not really, the extra cost would come from the designing of the molds, the kits themselves would be alot cheaper to produce don't you think? Either way, Airfix is dead now, so it hardly matters. Perhaps there's another company we could propose this to... A new tool in the fight for balance?
Tamayo Amarr The JORG Corporation Methods of Mayhem Alliance	Posted - 2007.10.18 17:05:00 - [38] Scale models of EVE ships would be great, whether die cast metal or plastic I'll have a Sacrilege and Vengeance, please ! ...it ain't pretty when the pretty leaves you with no place to go... ...if you think you need it, hereÆs the place to feed it. But it ainÆt pretty...
Erim Solfara Amarr House of Solfara	Posted - 2007.10.18 18:16:00 - [39] Originally by: Tamayo Scale models of EVE ships would be great, whether die cast metal or plastic I'll have a Sacrilege and Vengeance, please ! HERETIC! (as in 'you are a' not the ship) A new tool in the fight for balance?
Etchyboy Minmatar Firman AB 101010 Alliance	Posted - 2007.10.18 18:17:00 - [40] Would you take ISK? I would like either a Hurricane or a Hoarder.
Theo Samaritan Gallente Pheonix Reborn	Posted - 2007.10.18 18:24:00 - [41] CCP used to have those laser cut glass blocks with ships inside them. Not sure if you get what I mean, but its usually a solid block with a white lazer etch inside. Apparently they were quite cool. Bring them back! ______________________________ A Request About Lag Discussion -- Yet another "Edit my sig devs!" request \o/
Valan Genco Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate	Posted - 2007.10.18 18:49:00 - [42] Oh yeh I did forget to mention that this has discussed loads of times before and CCP stated the development was too expensive. Hence the desire to build my own. One of my EVE buddies has a model Megathron or was it a Brutix from a fanfest. /start sig I love old characters that post 'I've beeen playing the game three years' when I know their account has been sold on. /end sig
Delusion 'Fel Minmatar Nefarious Ratiocinations Zzz	Posted - 2007.10.18 20:37:00 - [43] i wouldnt mind a rifter or wolf model tbh I suspect the missus would prefer a thorax.
Turin Caldari Eternity INC. Mercenary Coalition	Posted - 2007.10.18 20:40:00 - [44] Edited by: Turin on 18/10/2007 20:40:05 Originally by: Dotard While were at it... The girlfriend asked if she could get a rubber Stabber about 8 inches long that contains a battery compartment to power that shaking around stuff we see on the monitor when the ship is coming out of warp. She won't tell me what she wants it for seeing she don't even play EvE. OH! And it has to say "Warp Drive Engaged" and make that WHOOOOSH noise. Why the H... would she want that?! I dunno. I'll never understand women. Might I suggest an Apoc or Geddon instead? _________________________________
Yakoff Star Scream Inc. Ultima Rati0	Posted - 2007.10.18 20:45:00 - [45] No, you want the gallente iterons. They are ribbed. And come in 5 different sizes.
Ashimar Lanora Amarr The Ankou The Reckoning.	Posted - 2007.10.18 20:48:00 - [46] I have to think with the White Wolf merger that models of some kinds (finished or assembly required) are right around the corner....and it only takes one guy really good with LEGOs to come up with a cool Lego Nyx!
Jack Target Koshaku Interstellar Starbase Syndicate	Posted - 2007.10.18 20:56:00 - [47] I'd like a model Cheetah because I intend to fly it for some time and I expect I'll become attached to it.
Chainsaw Plankton IDLE GUNS	Posted - 2007.10.18 22:28:00 - [48] Originally by: Surfin's PlunderBunny Edited by: Surfin''s PlunderBunny on 17/10/2007 04:10:20 I want a Hurricane shaped cheese knife Edit Maybe a Nyx beanbag chair and an aeon sofa? with avatar coffee tables?
Dubious Drewski	Posted - 2007.10.18 23:11:00 - [49] /me has tons of modelmaking experience and will likely build a Rifter or even Merlin after midterms are done. Yes, I know the slashes don't work! Originally by: Slayton Ford a Drake is normally primaried last And that's why I love that homely boat!
Dalmont COLD-Wing Mordus Angels	Posted - 2007.10.18 23:17:00 - [50] Personally, thanks to Tri-Exporter, a good CAD teacher, some dumb luck, and a Rapid prototyper, I can now 3D print EvE models in ABS plastic. Going to make a chess set. Look for the EvE chess thread down the road. I'd still like to see official models though. Something nice enough to display, then again, why not make your own? There are some good how too threads on that I hear. And some rather nice models.
Futher Bezluden Minmatar ORIGIN SYSTEMS Atlas Alliance	Posted - 2007.10.18 23:24:00 - [51] signed. THUKKER -Be Paranoid
Erim Solfara Amarr House of Solfara	Posted - 2007.10.18 23:56:00 - [52] Hell if someone could do some work with triexporter and/or produce a guide how to make our own scale plans of ships I'd have a ***** at scratchbuilding! Nothing too complicated, just a side on, top down, and front and rear views of the ship with annotated dimensions? CCP could look into doing at least that, they used to have 'blueprint' style images with some rudimentary data from WAY back, something like this wouldn't be hard to knock up? Hand them over to the forumites and eventually you'd get a general consensus on what to use and how to build them into decent models? A new tool in the fight for balance?
MotoTsume Gallente Clan Black Scorpion	Posted - 2007.10.19 00:32:00 - [53] A Hurricane model would rock and so would a Myrmidon and a taranis and a, and a, and a, ..... ---------- www.mototsume.ca It's just a game........Or is it?
Sovereign533 Caldari The Collective Against ALL Authorities	Posted - 2007.10.19 00:45:00 - [54] giev me a nice and shiney Apoc =D (or an Ishtar) =p or or or... an Archon =D
SoftRevolution	Posted - 2007.10.19 01:20:00 - [55] You can't really fault anyone for not using that >>> search function. And /sign again. I want an Enyo or an Arazu.
Gavin Neltharek Caldari Bloodmoney Incorporated	Posted - 2007.10.19 01:51:00 - [56] I'd take a nightmare and Machariel model. Maybe an Apoc too. Don't know too many choices. I'd ask for a cane but TBH, it looks too much like a star destroyer to me lol. Faction ships FTW! <----------------------------------> A medley of death and evisceration... Let fate choose my enemies demise.
Kyusoath Orillian Northern Intelligence Veritas Immortalis	Posted - 2007.10.19 02:23:00 - [57] well i have begun work on on rifter, not too hard really, parts taken from this Linkage rest of parts made from various odds and ends, plasticard and old sprue bits. i would love ccp to make models for sale, but its been a while now and they are not forthcoming. with ccp owning whitewolf and whitewolfs ties with games workshop i thought they could use this as a way to get model kits made thru them, much like the other expensive show pieces at http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/. however i'm making this model, and if i so wish will sell it , as far as i can tell ccp have no way of stopping this and i see no reason to stop me , its not like i'm building a business out of it. also as a back up i do not care for authority, and do as i wish and believe to be fair. did cambells soup try and sue andy worhol ? (sp?)
6Bagheera9 Slacker Industries Exuro Mortis	Posted - 2007.10.19 02:57:00 - [58] Edited by: 6Bagheera9 on 19/10/2007 02:59:50 Could I get a dustbin that looks like a Typhoon?
Flavan Gallente The Graduates	Posted - 2007.10.19 03:19:00 - [59] I would buy a Thorax. Seriously though, anyone who wants to do this should just sort out the legal stuff with CCP; produce them, and sell them. But as I mentioned, I'd wanna Thorax. Flavan Ardene System Blog Quote: How soon into the game do I have to be before Caldari no longer smell like old shoes?
Valan Genco Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate	Posted - 2007.10.19 06:48:00 - [60] One question that CCP did not answer was if I could sell it for isk. What I intended to do was make a model and then rather than have some rich uber player outbid everyone I was going to run a lottery. I'm gonna look building a Heron again I think. /start sig I love old characters that post 'I've beeen playing the game four years' when I know their account has been sold on. /end sig
Skraeling Shortbus Caldari The Arrow Project Morsus Mihi	Posted - 2007.10.19 07:55:00 - [61] Edited by: Skraeling Shortbus on 19/10/2007 07:55:20 gotta say it... naglfar body pillow.... ITS FREAKING HORIZONTAL MON! err more seriously... Pod pillow anyone? edit: ill honestly buy anything for eve if it looks good enough. Love to the Assault Frigate!
Sokratesz Paradox v2.0	Posted - 2007.10.19 08:13:00 - [62] I would like Chimera, Tempest and Rifter models Paradox V2.0 is recruiting!
Erim Solfara Amarr House of Solfara	Posted - 2007.10.22 11:09:00 - [63] The stuff linked earlier on ForgeWorld looks like exactly what I'd want! It'd be nice if they did large and small scale ones too, depending on how big the ships are maybe 1:72 and 1:148? A new tool in the fight for balance?
Voodoo Mistross Minmatar Cskillzone DAMAGE INC...	Posted - 2007.10.22 11:25:00 - [64] Edited by: Voodoo Mistross on 22/10/2007 11:25:49 Myrmi, Mega and Hyp for me please . ôHe is one of those* people who would be enormously improved by death.ö*
000Hunter000 Gallente Magners Marauders	Posted - 2007.10.22 11:28:00 - [65] GOT TO HAVE NH MODEL!!! Offcourse this is no good to me unless... CCP, let us pay the online shop with Direct Debit!!! Magners is now recruiting, evemail me or Dagazbo ingame.
Kyusoath Orillian Northern Intelligence Veritas Immortalis	Posted - 2007.10.22 11:42:00 - [66] if i do a 4-5" frigate ofc i'd change the scale for a nix, my desk is small enough already. that said building models in larger scales is a lot easier. i have built the back end of the rifter, its looking good but i have not quite figured out how to make the front 'prongs' and attach them.
Valan Genco Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate	Posted - 2007.10.22 11:51:00 - [67] Edited by: Valan on 22/10/2007 11:51:30 The prongs are a mare its quite a complex 3D shape when you try and reproduce it. I've done a bit more research and I'm thinking about starting again. If I manage it I'll be able to reproduce them in a white metal. Only thing I would like to know because I've not been able to get an answer even when I mailed the question to CCP. Can I hold a lottery for ISK to get them out in the community? I know I can't sell them for real money but I'm not given them away for nothing. If I manage it I'll only be shipping to Europe and the US. /start sig I love old characters that post 'I've beeen playing the game four years' when I know their account has been sold on. /end sig
Erim Solfara Amarr House of Solfara	Posted - 2007.10.23 20:17:00 - [68] dev response? A new tool in the fight for balance?
Serenity Steele Dynamic Data Distribution Ministry of Information	Posted - 2007.10.23 20:23:00 - [69] In my experience, CCP is most likely highly interested, but a little busy. Hopefully this will change with completion of the new upgrade, and we can get ships, as this must be the 5th thread with high levels of interest in the last 2 years. Good Luck. Eve Strategic Maps - Outpost Alert - Sovereign Systems - Alliance Rank

Pages: 1 2 3 :: [one page]

COPYRIGHT NOTICE
EVE Online, the EVE logo, EVE and all associated logos and designs are the intellectual property of CCP hf. All artwork, screenshots, characters, vehicles, storylines, world facts or other recognizable features of the intellectual property relating to these trademarks are likewise the intellectual property of CCP hf. EVE Online and the EVE logo are the registered trademarks of CCP hf. All rights are reserved worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CCP hf. has granted permission to EVE-Search.com to use EVE Online and all associated logos and designs for promotional and information purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not in any way affiliated with, EVE-Search.com. CCP is in no way responsible for the content on or functioning of this website, nor can it be liable for any damage arising from the use of this website.