small_dog Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 [center; background-image:url(http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/hq2.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: 8px 2px; padding: 12px 8px 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #DDD; margin-left: 0 auto; text-align: left; color: #fff; text-indent:50px; font-size:130%; width:50%;">Creating A Rotating Turret[/center] Author Small_dog is a relatively new member but has already contributed greatly, both to the board and the Librarium. His skill at modelling is astounding (at least to us untalented people :turned:- Sig). http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/hq2.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: 8px 2px; padding: 12px 8px 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #DDD; margin-left: 0 auto; text-align: left; color: #fff; text-indent:50px; font-size:130%; width:50%;">Method Step 1Take a small piece of plasticard and glue it to the turret (this will be used as a spacer). Later, this will be the piece that connects the turret to the other peice of plasticard. Step 2Next cut a small strip of plasticard long enough that it fits the area of the turret, but is not smaller than the hole and therefore doesn't fall out. Do NOT glue it. Step 3Next place the turret in its postion. Step 4Then glue the strip of plasticard you cut in Step 2 to the spacer you glued in place on Step 1. Not to anything else. And then you're done. :teehee: Results Here is an example of the method applied to a Predator turret. CLICK THE IMAGE FOR VIDEO OF TURRET IN ACTION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigismund Himself Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Good stuff :D Another one for the Librarium. ++EDIT++ And done. Linky!. Thanks small_dog ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small_dog Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Thanks Sig. I try to keep modelling conversions very simple but with outstanding results. I want people to say "Oh, that was easy!" when completing my walkthroughs. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smelly_squig Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 thats a realy good idea i have mine moving but thats just because of blue tac but i think your way is better and realy simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Greetings, Brothers! I use the same technique on all my turrets, with one difference: I cut two small gaps in the ring (on the tank's upper deck) where the turret fits...these gaps are just slightly larger than the plasticard I use to hold the turret on. This enables you to remove the turret and substitute a different one...just rotate it to the magic spot, and off it comes. Just be sure to cut the gaps so that the turret doesn't come off when it's in a common position (for example, pointing straight ahead). Death to xenos! - Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmarauder Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Great tutorial! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Shrike Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 brent thats a good idea! I'l use that on my whirlie, cos that turret is a little big to be permanently stuck on... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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