Malika's 3d design extravaganza!

[malika666]

So for a while I've been toying with SketchUp to make all sorts of models with the idea of 3d printing them and then having them cast.

 

It originally started with some Homeworld inspired ships which then kind of became my interpretation of pre-Imperial vessels:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/LEGION%20ship/Somevariants_zps6b58178e.jpg

 

And the first print:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/LEGION%20ship/2013-11-01115818_zpscf693308.jpg

 

Later on I started working on some other ship models that are more BFG influenced:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Fleetteaser_zpse59fe328.jpg

 

I've been collaborating on them with Fox Box Games who will produce them. We eventually managed to do a first print thanks to the lovely fellows at the Cardiff University:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/prints_zps8fcda915.png

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/2014-12-02160004_zpsad11030b.jpg

 

And now we're in the process of casting the ships in resin (please ignore the filthy xenos in the background):

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/miscast%20destroyer%201_zpsrbg8wkrb.jpg

 

I currently have four types of escorts (2 destroyers and 2 corvettes) and some boarding pods printed, and hopefully we'll be able to release them later in the summer. Depending on how those will go, I can contemplate finishing up the larger transport ships and maybe also these.

 

Besides ships I've also worked on some more 28mm scaled stuff. Space Hulk and Necromunda have always fascinated me and for a long time I've tried to make a model version of Philip Sibbering's Ecopolis. I eventually moved to something based more on my own ideas, which you can see here:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Underground%20facility%201.0%20-%20006a_zpskf1dwgwl.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Underground%20facility%201.0%20-%20006c_zpsvucpmoxc.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Underground%20facility%201.0%20-%20006b_zps2c2bokgt.jpg

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Underground%20facility%201.0%20-%20008%20equipment_zpsz2zstyix.jpg

 

I still haven't been able to build my own infantry models (yet), but I have been working on designing some equipment for them:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Clubs%201.0%20-%20001_zpst5tskn7y.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Auto%20pistols%20-%20teched%20up%20002_zpsxh3g9ouv.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Rifles%201.0%20-%20002_zpse7znj2qy.jpg

 

So yeah...let me know what you think! I'll keep this thread updated with my process as we go along!

Edited September 28, 2021 by malika666

[Carlson793]

Very nice. Especially like the last gun shown - has a very volkite feel to it.

[deathspectersgt7]

The Mauls !!!! The Mauls !!!

[malika666]

More pics of the cast Destroyers:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Cast20destroyers20with20bases202_zpssaq7g0ls.jpg

(gunship on the left, carrier on the right)

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Cast20destroyers20with20bases201_zpsvihlwbxi.jpg

 

Here are pics of the original prints.

 

Carrier:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/2014-12-02155628_zps68235a40.jpg

 

Gunship:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/2014-12-02155519_zps8edccd50.jpg

[malika666]

As you can see, I've continued working on the computer consoles:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Underground20facility201.020-2000920consoles_zpsfh7udc76.jpg

 

The major update is the removal of the round screen at the top mounted console. I've replaced it for a smaller screen. This also allowed me to make another top component variant which contains two screens.

 

The existing 'computer' box has been updated as well, mainly some detailing. I'm currently working on making a mechanism for it that allows players to put different keyboards/controllers on top. At the moment I've got two types of controllers, but there will probably be a few more just for the cool factor.

 

The bottom bit (bottom left, light grey device) has been completed as well. I guess it'll be some sort of plug hub, allowing other devices to be connected to it or something.

 

I still haven't made a wall plate that contains a large screen. So for now the walls are covered with the wall plates I've already had (the safe and ventilation shaft).

[malika666]

Nothing really new, just copied the floor and wall pieces a bit to get a more complete view:
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Underground%20facility%201.0%20-%20010_zpsym9khscm.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Underground%20facility%201.0%20-%20010a_zpsg0njizvf.jpg

[malika666]

I tweaked the floor panels a bit...

Here's the 'normal' ones, so without the grill:
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Underground20facility201.020-2001120floors20a_zpsklgmmi1p.jpg

Here are the ones with the grill:
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Underground20facility201.020-2001120floors20c_zpsbp28nbsm.jpg

And when combined:
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/Underground20facility201.020-2001120floors20b_zpsjsliraao.jpg

[malika666]

I've been restructuring my Photobucket, which means the pics might not work anymore. However, you can still check them all out over here.

[malika666]

The CNC/laser cutting option is still open for the floor tiles. However, in the meantime I've also started working on some little components that can add a bit of flavor to the floors:
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Underground%20facility/Underground%20facility%201.0%20-%20012a_zpshed4yj5a.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Underground%20facility/Underground%20facility%201.0%20-%20012c_zpspdwhou8e.jpg

I've also continued working on a smaller console device and a possible wall/door variant (not the big main doors yet):
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Underground%20facility/Underground%20facility%201.0%20-%20012b_zpspqefdkgn.jpg

[malika666]

With casts of my escorts ever closer I started working on some new transportships.

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/Transportships%203.0%20-%20002_zpslnludjst.jpg

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/Transportships%203.0%20-%20theta%20-%20001_zps3s32bug3.jpg
A blockade runner of a sorts, heavily armed for a transport its size. The engines might make casting a bit tricky, or maybe not, we'll see! :)

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/Transportships%203.0%20-%20epsilon%20-%20001_zps2t3yitsl.jpg
A light transportship, about the size of the Destroyers. The design is pretty straight forward, nothing too crazy.

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/Transportships%203.0%20-%20delta%20-%20002_zpszzajsdhi.jpg
Another light transport, also about the size of the Destroyers but more elongated.

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/Transportships%203.0%20-%20gamma%20-%20002_zps84cwhhft.jpg
A slightly larger transport, originally based on the Corvette hull, now modified to function as a fuel transport. Might tweak the fuel tanks a bit, the bits on the tops and bottoms are a bit overkill...

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/Transportships%203.0%20-%20beta%20-%20002_zpsfodfsign.jpg
Another one of the Corvette sized transports. Kind of the 'black sheep' of the family. Its bridge is mounted on the front of the ship, and it's also armed with a twin linked turret. The sides of the prow still need some detailing.

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/Transportships%203.0%20-%20alpha%20-%20002_zpsuu50taya.jpg
Whilst based on the Corvette sized hulls, this one is the largest of the bunch, almost 6cm long it's closer to a Frigate or even a Light Cruiser.

 

I might want to give it a shot at some fighter craft again. Something based on the 'Grifter' from Dreadnought, but then a lot blockier/clunkier:
http://www.patrickhecht.com/?portfolio=yager-dreadnought

[malika666]

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/2015-06-22%2010.32.12_zpsrxi8peg7.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/2015-06-22%2010.34.23_zps5s6zjhrn.jpg

Cast by Fox Box, donated for Gothicomp 2015. :)

[malika666]

To give you a bit of context regarding the status of the transportships:
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/Transportships%203.0%20-%20003a_zpszr01iveq.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/Transportships%203.0%20-%20003b_zpswttqktuj.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs%20for%20Fox%20Box/Transportships%203.0%20-%20003c_zps3j3gicun.jpg

[malika666]

Been working on some sort of scrapbots, perhaps they're part of a Forge World's robotic ecosystem or something...

 

It's kind cool to see how this has become this:
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20beta%20-%20005a_zpsx9wuez5s.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20beta%20-%20005b_zpscunupixd.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20beta%20-%20005c_zps2jkkd4uj.jpg

And yes, it's going to be a multi-part kit...
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20beta%20-%20005d_zpsgxn0l4is.jpg

 

The creature is almost finished. It just needs a little bit of detailing here and there, especially the head/neck need a bit of work. The shoulders are also a bit tricky since I need to tweak them so they can easily connect to the torso.

 

And then there's this fellow who is slowly growing up to become:
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20gamma%20-%20002a_zpszcvl7ofd.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20gamma%20-%20002b_zpslygq3vkj.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20gamma%20-%20002c_zpsqvveuwxa.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20gamma%20-%20002d_zpsyxbvsfdm.jpg

 

This one needs a bit more work than the previous drone though, lots of detailing and gear still needs to be added. The head also needs some serious tweaking.

For both drones the human model next to them represent a 30mm model (from the bottom of its feet to the top of its head). This makes both drones about 33mm tall (also from the bottom of their feet to top of their heads). Also, the parts of the two drones are interchangeable.

Edited June 30, 2015 by malika666

[Khornestar]

Robot just wants to give her a hug! Awwww.

[malika666]

Something was bothering me about the legs of these creatures. And then it hit me: get rid of the 'human legs'! And yes, it makes the machines stand a bit taller (34mm from bottom of the feet to the top of the head). However, it does make them look scarier. But that might also be the additional details...

 

Many months ago I started working on this fellow. Kinda cool to see what it has become. It's almost done, it's mainly the legs that need to be finished. But don't be surprised if I'll end up adding/changing a lot of details.

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20delta%20-%20001a_zpspaaufsi2.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20delta%20-%20001b_zpso3djv7xy.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20delta%20-%20001b_zpso3djv7xy.jpg

 

Remember this one? Still very much a work in progress, but it's getting there slowly. The legs still need a whole lot of work and the arms (especially the shoulders and elbows) need some fixing up.

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20gamma%20-%20003a_zpsac23grio.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20gamma%20-%20003b_zpsrwuqkzl8.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/Drone%201.0%20-%20gamma%20-%20003c_zpsc6skgegv.jpg

 

In the meantime I've also ordered one of the robots' torsos, a head, arm, and leg to see how they'll fit to one another. Hopefully I'll be able to share some pics soon...

[malika666]

Finally got some test prints in! One thing I can say is that I'm kinda digging Shapeways' FXD material, it really handles the detail rather well. The only downside is that there are still printlines and the material would need extensive cleaning. Subtle Discord wrote some interesting stuff on that.

 

Another 'downside' of the material is that it's see-through, making it rather tricky to photograph.

 

But yeah, enough talk!

 

Weapons:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Weapon%20designs/2015-09-10%2020.11.59_zps8dbry2gv.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Weapon%20designs/2015-09-10%2020.12.58_zpsl3imjjkm.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Weapon%20designs/2015-09-10%2020.13.20_zpsykrmo5of.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Weapon%20designs/2015-09-10%2020.13.44_zpstibu7nls.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Weapon%20designs/2015-09-10%2020.15.18_zps8nmjrrx9.jpg

 

Scrapbot components:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/2015-09-10%2020.04.57_zps8m7brc7f.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/2015-09-10%2020.05.31_zpskekkt0jj.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/2015-09-10%2020.06.15_zpszarlfp2e.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/2015-09-10%2020.06.28_zpsdmycgvfp.jpg

 

Test printed some BFG scaled ordnance:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/2015-09-10%2020.09.21_zps3jfwtto6.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/2015-09-10%2020.10.11_zpsyt3wneq4.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/2015-09-10%2020.10.59_zpsuejklvnz.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/2015-09-10%2020.11.16_zpsnrj6znvh.jpg

[Olis]

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Weapon%20designs/2015-09-10%2020.15.18_zps8nmjrrx9.jpg

 

 

Now that looks familiar... ^_^

[Grotsmasha]

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Weapon%20designs/2015-09-10%2020.15.18_zps8nmjrrx9.jpg

 

 

Now that looks familiar...

 

 

Yes.....and I wants.....

[malika666]

Started working on "version 2.0" of the hounds. The previous versions felt a bit too large for my tastes, I wanted something more wolf or dog sized rather than giant hellhound. So I started tweaking some bits and I've got the torso and head ready:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/old%20vs%20new_zps4ghenwwe.jpg

The human model represents a 28mm miniature.

[malika666]

Been working on some 6mm scaled tanks, check them out here. The hulls are almost done, after which I'll start working on the various turrets.

[Battybattybats]

Started working on "version 2.0" of the hounds. The previous versions felt a bit too large for my tastes, I wanted something more wolf or dog sized rather than giant hellhound. So I started tweaking some bits and I've got the torso and head ready:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Robotic%20creatures/old%20vs%20new_zps4ghenwwe.jpg

The human model represents a 28mm miniature.

Oh cool, they'd be very cool for a host of things, Mechanicus explorators, forgeworld security forces, rpg figures.. the large one looks about right for the Tindalos from the Of Mars trilogy too!

[malika666]

Don't have access to my pics at the moment so I'll have to do this through links:

Working on a new hull

Tank next to a 6mm human

Flame weaponry

As good as ready

New turret variants

Oh yeah, and the tank (with 4 different turrets and two dozer blades) has been shipped off to Vanguard Miniatures.

[malika666]

Frigates:
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/frigat15.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/frigat16.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/frigat17.jpg

Destroyers:
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/destro15.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/destro16.jpg

Stations:
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/statio10.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/statio11.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/statio12.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/statio13.jpg

Fighter:
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/fighte10.jpg

[Olis]

Interesting frigates. Could work as defence monitors and such for BFG.

[Arendious]

Are these more pre-Imperial designs? Or early Great Crusade?