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Smiffa
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Posted - 2006.02.23 20:26:00 -
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I, like everyone else it seems am looking forward to seeing the models similar to the gorgeous Brutix example handed out at last years FanFest. I couldn't wait though so got thinking about the alternatives. A recent Digg post showed some guy had developed a Serenity model that you cut from paper, folded, glued and assembled.
I thought it'd be a hoot to try this with one of the ships from eve. The Rifter looked pretty good, is an interesting ship to look at (at least imho) so I tried that. This is what I came up with. It's now sat on my desk on a makeshift stand but looks (again imho) the business.
After checking with Kieron, I thought I'd post the flat patterns (all 7 pages and 60-odd parts) here for all to play with. There's a few of things you ought to know first:
- Although I numbered all the parts, I haven't included instructions, quite possibly because I've been pretty busy and haven't had chance to write any.
- Alignment on some parts isn't perfect. In fact the intakes/vents/grilles on the front are fiddly to align. I'll adjust this at a later date.
- The chains/hoses/hangy things at the bottom of the ship are very fiddly to glue and mount. Brute force em
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- Time to complete is around 2 or 3 evenings (your mileage may vary).
- I suggest you use something thicker than your average 80gsm copier paper. The model pictured was made from 160gsm and it's about right in terms of rigidity and doesn't tend to curl or soak up glue.
- Score along all the black and grey lines. If you miss one, it'll become apparent when you're folding the part together. A useful tip when scoring to use an empty ballpoint pen as it doesnt break the paper and leave ugly white lines. If you don't have an empty pen, use a black or dark green colour (blue'll probably look crap).
- Use a sharp craft knife to cut out the parts. Use a ruler to guide along the longer straight edges. It might help to roughly cut out individual parts with scissors first, to make em easier to handle.
- When assembling your Rifter, make sure that you don't attempt too much at once. Allow time for the glue to dry and work in a methodical manner
- Once the model is assembled and you can see white lines (where you've scored or the edge of the paper/card) use a black/green felt tip to colour it in. From the average viewing distance, this looks great
There's sharp stuff and glue involved here. Please remember to be responsible with this stuff and if you require help/supervision to use said sharp objects, please do so. I can't be held responsible for you cutting off your F1-F8 finger  . Oh, and make sure there's something resistant to sharps underneath the parts you're cutting out.
Anyhow, comments please. It's been an interesting little project and of course I plan to do some more - if there's changes need to be made, I will, based on popular consensus. Currently I'm eyeing the Incursus and the Raven. Though I reckon a 'geddon might be pretty darned impressive too. Post ur thoughts and I'll attempt the most requested.
The flat patterns (just over 3MB PDF link via EVE Files - Happy Birthday guys!).
- Smiffa
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HippoKing
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Posted - 2006.02.23 20:30:00 -
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nice one  
sigs of the 23/24/25 hijack just as well -eris
yarrrr, i shall retake my sig -HippoKing
Not a chance, our 1337 sig haXx0r sk1llz are too powerful! - Wrangler
Ho-Ho-Hooooooo, Merry Saturday!11 - Immy
Yo ho ho and a bottle of BReeEEEEeee.... - Jacques ARRRRRRchambault
Stop spamming with "QFT" >:|. - Teblin
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BoinKlasik
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Posted - 2006.02.23 20:32:00 -
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if only i had desk space
*doh, I broke my edited sig :/* *cries*
this signature was lacking pink, I'll provide it for you. There. Looks better doesn't it? -Eris
Fixed it for you. Oh, btw, yarr!  ~kieron
Didn't I tell you? The damsel moved in with me, we're having a great time. - Wrangler
The damsel may not be distressed any more, but how many times does the informant have to be silenced before he gets the message? - Cortes
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lofty29
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Posted - 2006.02.23 20:33:00 -
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I love you!!!
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 Originally by: Wrangler
I see boobies!! \o/
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Jon Hawkes
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Posted - 2006.02.23 20:36:00 -
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That is superb! Well done you. 
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Adam C
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Posted - 2006.02.23 20:38:00 -
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awesome.
could u make a few more pics of it. without the helicoptor in background :P
grats
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Micia
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Posted - 2006.02.23 20:48:00 -
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That is just brilliant.
How long did it take you to develop the actual plans themselves? |
CynWulf
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Posted - 2006.02.23 21:13:00 -
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Dont have the 160 gsm... but I might try it with Photo paper this week end....
you might have a pretty good thing there if you can get CCP to let you liscience (sp) it.
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lofty29
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Posted - 2006.02.23 21:18:00 -
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Try to make a heron, please oh please, that ship looks so awesome
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Originally by: Wrangler
I see boobies!! \o/
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Punktious
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Posted - 2006.02.23 21:20:00 -
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whoa.. 
That looks amazing..
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Nyphur
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Posted - 2006.02.23 21:23:00 -
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A corpmate of mine may very likely kiss you for this.
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Witchking
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Posted - 2006.02.23 21:27:00 -
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Cool |
Smiffa
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Posted - 2006.02.23 21:29:00 -
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Thanks for stopping by all! Good to see you all like it. I'll try to answer some of the stuff asked so far:
Originally by: Adam C
awesome.
could u make a few more pics of it. without the helicoptor in background :P
grats
Will do sometime tomorrow. Agent whoring atm
Originally by: Micia
That is just brilliant. Shocked
How long did it take you to develop the actual plans themselves?
A fair amount of days worth of work spread over three weeks. Wanted to get this done and posted before the Tranq. upgrade but missed it. 
Originally by: CynWulf
Dont have the 160 gsm... but I might try it with Photo paper this week end....
you might have a pretty good thing there if you can get CCP to let you liscience (sp) it.
I mailed kieron before even posting here, to make sure it was all OK with CCP. It's their texture and model after all. As for licensing and stuff, I'll just host em on Eve-Files and make em free - no other legal or moral way to do it.
Originally by: lofty29
I love you!!! Shocked
Now, if only you included instructions Sad
Try to make a heron, please oh please, that ship looks so awesome Very Happy
I working on the instructions... honest!
Noted!  The Caldari stuff looks pretty cool to do as it's mostly square-edged. Watch this space.
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Rebycman
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Posted - 2006.02.23 21:30:00 -
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Very cool, I'll have to try to build it this weekend. Thanks for sharing
-Reby |
Abram Linco
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Posted - 2006.02.23 21:34:00 -
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Nice job on the model. The Rifter looks good too.  |
Tharrn
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Posted - 2006.02.23 21:37:00 -
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Oh, nice. Make the next one a Geddon and you can have my love children :P
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Dumus
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Posted - 2006.02.23 22:17:00 -
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Smiffa o/ The greatest respect to you. Great job.
I would love to see some Amarr ships but I guess the curves would be a bummer.
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Sarmaul
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Posted - 2006.02.23 22:20:00 -
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HOLY ******* **** I WANT ONE
Originally by: Zzazzt
Originally by: thoth foc
PA doesnt stand for anything..
Punchbag Alliance...
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Alessandra Grey
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Posted - 2006.02.23 22:22:00 -
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see, and people say theres no truly "good" way to spend your time while mining. excellent job.
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HippoKing
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Posted - 2006.02.23 22:25:00 -
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i'd kill for a buzzard
sigs of the 23/24/25 hijack just as well -eris
yarrrr, i shall retake my sig -HippoKing
Not a chance, our 1337 sig haXx0r sk1llz are too powerful! - Wrangler
Ho-Ho-Hooooooo, Merry Saturday!11 - Immy
Yo ho ho and a bottle of BReeEEEEeee.... - Jacques ARRRRRRchambault
Stop spamming with "QFT" >:|. - Teblin
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Smiffa
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Posted - 2006.02.23 22:32:00 -
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Originally by: HippoKing
i'd kill for a buzzard
Well, thats two for the Heron/Buzzard (just a change in texture and few other bits i reckon). The 'geddon would be nice, as I said up top. I hope to get around to all of em eventually tho.
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Sarmaul
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Posted - 2006.02.23 22:33:00 -
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/emote starts the vagabond petition
Originally by: Zzazzt
Originally by: thoth foc
PA doesnt stand for anything..
Punchbag Alliance...
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Major Skillz
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Posted - 2006.02.24 00:17:00 -
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mmm... me like..
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S0RCH
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Posted - 2006.02.24 01:08:00 -
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That's like really cool.
Now, more ship types!
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Nethel
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Posted - 2006.02.24 01:26:00 -
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The Tempest wouldn't be too hard, would it? Not too many curves IIRC.
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No its not, I'm here now. BRUAHAHHAHAHAHA -Eris
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moc1
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Posted - 2006.02.24 01:45:00 -
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Build and ship for isk?
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Neon Genesis
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Posted - 2006.02.24 02:07:00 -
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Really nice model, not dork enough to pay for one, but hope you enjoy it.
There, i just contributed nothing to your thread |
Kanibal
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Posted - 2006.02.24 02:16:00 -
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Damn it Smiffa, I was planing to do a rifter paper model too, you stole my project. Just kidding, You were first fair and square, mine would be finished in like months with free time I have lately.  And you seem to be pro at paper modeling anyway.
Well I was planning to make some other models too but I was going to decide on next model by isk donations, I suggest you do it too cos I know it's quite time consuming work keeping you from playing. I just wonder if there is place for two in modeling bussines
Anyway can I ask what software you used? I got myself Pepakura Designer for unfolding and was wondering what 3d modeling software to use.
btw hint for others, the flat patterns are in pdf but you can print em to an image and edit a bit, so you can place corp logo somewhere on the hull or do some other modifications (custom vinyls or pink camo maybe ), I suppose Smiffa don't mind about modding his work a bit.
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Dark Shikari
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Posted - 2006.02.24 02:18:00 -
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Sweet
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Kyguard
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Posted - 2006.02.24 02:37:00 -
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Kieron get this guy a job! 
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