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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Other => Topic started by: Buzzbomb on September 06, 2021, 02:09:44 PM

Title: Steampunk Mounted Photographer
Post by: Buzzbomb on September 06, 2021, 02:09:44 PM

Steampunk bends the rules right  ;)
So how about those clever Steamypunky Victorians sorted out a few things around Camera's allowing the Camera to be used for Mounted Recce ?
This model is part of a GB over on WIM, might be worth adding over here as well
So I have a box of old Airfix Historical Series Figures from about 2 lifetimes ago
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/figures/SteamPhoto_1.JPG)

Plucked out the Lancer as probably the best basis for a uniform, plus appropriate stationary horse.. maybe they have not quite got the full stabilised mount worked out just yet.
Bit of tinkerage with some layout and create a camera.
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/figures/SteamPhoto_2.JPG)
Nup, had to redo the camera mount, can be stowed for travel. Plus horse furniture and kit
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/figures/SteamPhoto_3.JPG)

On a roll, because it is fun. New Helmet, re-animate the arms and add a cape thing that can be used as a camera blackout cover if needed for certain conditions
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/figures/SteamPhoto_5.JPG)
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/figures/SteamPhoto_7.JPG)
if had had some gears of the correct size, I could simply glue it on and call it steampunk ;)

Title: Re: Steampunk Mounted Photographer
Post by: Old Wombat on September 06, 2021, 03:12:48 PM

You know the song Jon referenced was a protest against retailers who did just that, right? ??? ;)

Title: Re: Steampunk Mounted Photographer
Post by: ChernayaAkula on September 09, 2021, 07:20:50 AM

Totally bonkers.



I love it!  :-*

Quote from: Buzzbomb on September 06, 2021, 02:09:44 PM

<...> if had had some gears of the correct size, I could simply glue it on and call it steampunk ;)

You should do it. It's the trendy fashion nowadays!  ;)

Title: Re: Steampunk Mounted Photographer
Post by: apophenia on September 12, 2021, 07:53:43 AM

Me too! I not sure about adding gears - this is already looking totally Victorian-Punk  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: Steampunk Mounted Photographer
Post by: Buzzbomb on September 12, 2021, 01:23:59 PM

Calling this done. Nice session in the paintshop on a day I should have been anywhere but in lockdown  >:D
Trooper of the Queen Consorts Own Light Cavalry - Deguerreotype Section.

54mm Airfix Napoleonic Lancer base figure. Scratchbuilt Camera, helmet from Apoxysculpt, tweaked Airfix Garand rifle, lotsabits from the box of Airfix bits and metal foil belts and straps.
 
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/figures/SteamPhoto_9.JPG) (http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/figures/SteamPhoto_10.JPG)
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/figures/SteamPhoto_11.JPG) (http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/figures/SteamPhoto_12.JPG)
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/figures/SteamPhoto_13.JPG)

Title: Re: Steampunk Mounted Photographer
Post by: Robomog on September 12, 2021, 04:58:45 PM

 :-* :-*

Love it !

Mog
>^-.-^<

Title: Re: Steampunk Mounted Photographer
Post by: apophenia on September 13, 2021, 12:48:12 AM

Me too  :-*

Quote from: Buzzbomb on September 12, 2021, 01:23:59 PM

... Trooper of the Queen Consorts Own Light Cavalry - Deguerreotype Section...

Perfect! The 'Box-Camera Dragoons'  ;D

From the look on this Trooper's face, I'd guess that camera operation on horseback is quite a fiddly business. Also guessing that the twin panniers are for glass plate negatives?

Title: Re: Steampunk Mounted Photographer
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 13, 2021, 01:22:22 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Steampunk Mounted Photographer
Post by: Frank3k on September 13, 2021, 01:38:27 AM

That’s fantastic! All the brass bits and the uniform look great!