Modelling: Moving Turret Tutorial

[small_dog]

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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).

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Step 1
Take 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 2
Next 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 3
Next place the turret in its postion.

Step 4
Then 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

[Sigismund Himself]

Good stuff :D Another one for the Librarium.

 

++EDIT++ And done. Linky!. Thanks small_dog ;)

[small_dog]

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

[smelly_squig]

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

[Brent]

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

[darkmarauder]

Great tutorial!

[Brother Shrike]

brent thats a good idea! I'l use that on my whirlie, cos that turret is a little big to be permanently stuck on... ;)