Nyankodevice Posted November 4, 2017 Posted November 4, 2017 i might aswell make this an actual thread... i have have started my very first Diorama, and its is the SDF-1 situated on macross island, its will be in scale 1/8000. the SDF-1 model im using in the diorama is a Bandai 1/8000 storm attacker kit, i converted into Cruiser mode, i had to remodel some of the parts since they where not to scale or was simply the wrong shape, changes made to parts where: Main cannon (gave it more bulk and more details) Main Cannon connector (changed shape completely) bridge boom (made from scratch) bridge (needed separation and details) main thrusters (looked to much like feet, changed shape and added details) the diorama rough sketch is pretty much done, need more roads though. Quote
Xigfrid Posted November 4, 2017 Posted November 4, 2017 That's an amazing idea! Where will you display it? I would love one protected under a plexi-glass as a low table in the lounge Quote
electric indigo Posted November 4, 2017 Posted November 4, 2017 It would already look cool if you hang it at a wall in it's current state. Quote
derex3592 Posted November 4, 2017 Posted November 4, 2017 I am totally in love with this project!!! Can't wait to see it complete!!! Quote
Nyankodevice Posted November 4, 2017 Author Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, Xigfrid said: That's an amazing idea! Where will you display it? I would love one protected under a plexi-glass as a low table in the lounge that's actually a good idea, but then it should be the entire island and surrounding sea loving that idea. 6 hours ago, electric indigo said: It would already look cool if you hang it at a wall in it's current state. actually i can do that, the board in the picture is only the "blueprint" so to speak the actual diorama display in its current state... Edited November 4, 2017 by Nyankodevice Quote
tekering Posted November 5, 2017 Posted November 5, 2017 Awesome project. Need reference images? Quote
jardann Posted November 6, 2017 Posted November 6, 2017 Very Cool! Looks like you're off to a great start! That must be a pretty good-sized diorama. What are the full dimensions? Quote
electric indigo Posted November 7, 2017 Posted November 7, 2017 Macross Dios are totally trending! Quote
tekering Posted November 8, 2017 Posted November 8, 2017 9 hours ago, electric indigo said: Macross Dios are totally trending! No, I'm sorry... I just can't. I can't begin to process this level of detail. How is this even possible? Quote
Nyankodevice Posted November 8, 2017 Author Posted November 8, 2017 that looks great and is "doable" at that scale 1/4000.... however it doesn't look like SDFM they only have 9 - 10 years to build both the city, military base and rebuild the ship which they first need to study, also in the study phase there probably weren't that many civilians to build a city, since the site probably was off limits... also the un - anti un wars took some time... so in the end there probably weren't that many buildings above 3 - 5 storys i assume most, military personnel lived on the base... Quote
tekering Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 On 11/9/2017 at 3:46 AM, Nyankodevice said: it doesn't look like SDFM they only have 9 - 10 years to build both the city, military base and rebuild the ship which they first need to study, also in the study phase there probably weren't that many civilians to build a city, since the site probably was off limits... also the un - anti un wars took some time... so in the end there probably weren't that many buildings above 3 - 5 storys While I agree with your logic, the onscreen evidence doesn't: Macross City was a bustling metropolis, complete with highways, freeway overpasses, and numerous skyscrapers. You've got your work cut out for you, sir. Quote
slide Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 On 11/8/2017 at 12:46 PM, Nyankodevice said: that looks great and is "doable" at that scale 1/4000.... however it doesn't look like SDFM they only have 9 - 10 years to build both the city, military base and rebuild the ship which they first need to study, also in the study phase there probably weren't that many civilians to build a city, since the site probably was off limits... also the un - anti un wars took some time... so in the end there probably weren't that many buildings above 3 - 5 storys i assume most, military personnel lived on the base... The entire scientific and industrial might of the UN was focused on this project, and the defence thereof. 9 years and change for a city like that considering the global devastation wreaked when Macross made planetfall isn't TOO crazy... Tidal waves and droughts would mean alot of ppl willing to move and work for food, shelter and safety. And the City was so big that despite the Interstellar war breaking out, 40,000 civilians and change survived being accidentally spaced by the SDF-1's emergency fold... Going by the screen grabs that's a city of a couple Million... Quote
electric indigo Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 The concept art IMO leaves it more open if these structures are metropolitan high-rises. The production art also doesn't feel like a city build around the spaceship, more like the ship being superimposed on generic city imagery. So which way to take for a 3D representation? Can anybody decipher the annotation in the sketch? Quote
Nyankodevice Posted November 10, 2017 Author Posted November 10, 2017 All of the above reasons are also valid.. But are we forgetting that there were two animation studios working apart, one of which weren't so particular when it came to scale of various things... Just some thoughts Quote
Chas Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 wider view of the layout of the Dio posted above: Quote
arbit Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 Some sweet dioramas there. Amazing stuff! Quote
Return To Kit Form Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 This a great topic and a great build so far. How did I miss this? Quote
idontknow Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 On 11/8/2017 at 3:33 AM, tekering said: No, I'm sorry... I just can't. I can't begin to process this level of detail. How is this even possible? 3D Printer...I actually just bought two different ones (by total accident, was going to send one right back but decided, what the hell) and awaiting for them to arrive. I really want a SLA printer and may do it before the end of the year if I can get this to work (and time to play). Doing a Ataria island was an idea I had to start with to test out for Macross modelling purposes after I got things up, running and working well. I was thinking of doing one for my Hase 1/4000 model and if I was balsey enough, do one for the 1/3000 Arcadia/Yamato version...Decisions, decisions, decisions. The problem of course is the size of the diorama Yours is coming along very well! Look forward to watching your progress. Quote
MechTech Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 And so begins another epic build! - MT Quote
arbit Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 18 hours ago, idontknow said: 3D Printer...I actually just bought two different ones (by total accident, was going to send one right back but decided, what the hell) and awaiting for them to arrive. I really want a SLA printer and may do it before the end of the year if I can get this to work (and time to play). You designed and 3D printed every building? Give us spme specs. How many buildings in all? Quote
idontknow Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 16 hours ago, arbit said: You designed and 3D printed every building? Give us spme specs. How many buildings in all? Hi Abit, that was not mine. I am assuming that is how it was done due to the detail. It could be done with plastic sheet as well with the right amount of precision and patience. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Quote
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