Olitech Industries Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 WIP interpretaton on the 3MCCS-2 Block 6 flight stick (DYRL). Quote
Knight26 Posted February 28, 2020 Posted February 28, 2020 Nice, though for a HOTAS it has pretty minimal controls on it. Will you do the throttle as well? Quote
Olitech Industries Posted February 28, 2020 Author Posted February 28, 2020 I concur on the minimal controls; however, trying not to deviate too far from the original design. Aside from some detail styling, the only additions are the NASA style toggle switch-guard, Dzus fasteners and 3.5mm audio jack below the 1/4” jack. Instrument panel and throttle in progress. Everything modelled from scratch to the millimeter. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 3, 2020 Author Posted March 3, 2020 Minor refinement/articulation/detail. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 3, 2020 Author Posted March 3, 2020 Rough placeholders + temporary mumbo-jumbo on the throttle base plate. Quote
peter Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 I honestly thought this was a real-world mock-up when I first saw this thread. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 44 minutes ago, peter said: I honestly thought this was a real-world mock-up when I first saw this thread. Peter, Quite honoured that you would think that. And this is still the “factory OEM” finish. Once oxidization/scratches/weathering are applied, it should (hopefully) be indistinguishable from reality. It’s taking all my patience NOT to do that until each part is complete. However if I get the scale right, it should be 3D printable. These models will be distributed freely with no limitations once I get them perfect. In other words, you can make it “real” if you wish. Quote
Bolt Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 5 hours ago, Olitech Industries said: However if I get the scale right, it should be 3D printable. These models will be distributed freely with no limitations once I get them perfect. In other words, you can make it “real” if you wish. Friggin awesome Quote
peter Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 16 hours ago, Olitech Industries said: Peter, Quite honoured that you would think that. And this is still the “factory OEM” finish. Once oxidization/scratches/weathering are applied, it should (hopefully) be indistinguishable from reality. It’s taking all my patience NOT to do that until each part is complete. However if I get the scale right, it should be 3D printable. These models will be distributed freely with no limitations once I get them perfect. In other words, you can make it “real” if you wish. Keep going man, don't stop here.....do the WHOLE VALKYRIE. Quote
Seto Kaiba Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 This is legitimately gorgeous. Have you consulted the Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1 Battroid Valkyrie book for further detail on the control grips? Some of those contours are actually meant to be buttons. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 1 hour ago, peter said: Keep going man, don't stop here.....do the WHOLE VALKYRIE. "Stopping"? (Jabba's booming laugh echoes in the next chamber) Be careful what you wish for. Because THAT'S another story... Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 30 minutes ago, Seto Kaiba said: This is legitimately gorgeous. Have you consulted the Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1 Battroid Valkyrie book for further detail on the control grips? Some of those contours are actually meant to be buttons. I need this badly! I've been "free-styling" this alone way too long. Any help, guidance or suggestions will be gratefully received. Thanks so much for the tip. I'm on it! Quote
Seto Kaiba Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, Olitech Industries said: I need this badly! I've been "free-styling" this alone way too long. Any help, guidance or suggestions will be gratefully received. Thanks so much for the tip. I'm on it! I can grab some snapshots of the art for you when I get home today, if you'd find it helpful. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Seto Kaiba said: This is legitimately gorgeous. Have you consulted the Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1 Battroid Valkyrie book for further detail on the control grips? Some of those contours are actually meant to be buttons. Found it! I don't suppose there is an English translated version? Looks good! I was already in the process of 'buttoning' the control grips. I'm intending my version to be a little 'softer' and more ergonomic like the original sketches. The Masterfile side-stick pistol grip looks brutal on the palms (even with gloves). Attempted to make mine look and feel more like a firearm (to visually denote its function). Now if only I could find the general dimensions.... EDIT: Loving that ball joint connection! Edited March 4, 2020 by Olitech Industries additional comment Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, Seto Kaiba said: I can grab some snapshots of the art for you when I get home today, if you'd find it helpful. Yes please! Quote
Seto Kaiba Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Olitech Industries said: Found it! I don't suppose there is an English translated version? None yet. It's on my to-do list, but it'll be literal years before my group gets to it. Quote
peter Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 23 minutes ago, Olitech Industries said: "Stopping"? (Jabba's booming laugh echoes in the next chamber) Be careful what you wish for. Because THAT'S another story... Are you secretly working on a live action DYRL project we don't know about? Because this is absolutely bonkers, wow! Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 26 minutes ago, peter said: Are you secretly working on a live action DYRL project we don't know about? Because this is absolutely bonkers, wow! A great man once said, and I paraphrase, "There's a lotta things about me you don't understand peter. Things you wouldn't understand. Things you couldn't understand. Things you shouldn't understand". Seriously though, this is a passion project I've been meaning to get to for a long, long time. And I have a feeling you all DO understand. Thanks for letting me crash-land here. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 34 minutes ago, Seto Kaiba said: None yet. It's on my to-do list, but it'll be literal years before my group gets to it. At least start at pg. 88-89. =D Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 In the meantime, some wire-porn for the curious. All quads. Should be useful for low-mid-high-superhigh polygon applications. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 Another rough-in. Details later. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 Last one for today. Promise. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 5, 2020 Author Posted March 5, 2020 Detailing throttle buttons and throwing down some shade. Raw titanium alloy, followed by worn down red powder-coat. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 5, 2020 Author Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) Definitely seen some action. All procedural shaders. No need to bother with uvw-mapping or bitmaps. Edited March 5, 2020 by Olitech Industries typo Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 5, 2020 Author Posted March 5, 2020 More temporary placements/materials. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 6, 2020 Author Posted March 6, 2020 33 minutes ago, peter said: Someone has to 3d print this full size. If we build it, (hopefully) they will come... Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 6, 2020 Author Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) Today was supposed to be throttle day, but it's really just elbow day. Got totally sidetracked with this badass cold-bluing shader. (and actual day job) Still working out the mechanics. Edited March 6, 2020 by Olitech Industries Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 6, 2020 Author Posted March 6, 2020 I can't get enough of the bluing. Not sure how much of this texture I'll use for the final, but it's really cool. Cold and hard. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 6, 2020 Author Posted March 6, 2020 Looks like our little family is starting to come together. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 6, 2020 Author Posted March 6, 2020 Can't wait to get back to this badboy. Maybe next week's episode. Quote
Olitech Industries Posted March 7, 2020 Author Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) On 3/6/2020 at 12:15 PM, peter said: Someone has to 3d print this full size. Peter, Interestingly after years of lurking, I was totally inspired by Dodiano’s real life instrument panel project and of course grandmaster Dan Bickell’s VF-1. And all the predecessors before that. Dodiano could build this for real. Art imitating life, imitating art, imitating life again. Edited March 7, 2020 by Olitech Industries Quote
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