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Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Scifi and related GB => Topic started by: Steve Blazo on February 13, 2016, 08:39:16 AM

Title: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Steve Blazo on February 13, 2016, 08:39:16 AM

MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
OK, a late entry. Need a break from the D9R.
 Had to see if it would work and look right. The suspesion works and the body looks right. So .....
The victims -
(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1481/24619506469_86d13dee7d_b.jpg)
The basics-
(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1526/24619506509_96e23411cf_b.jpg)
All togther -
(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1648/24619506549_17e95f83d9_b.jpg)
(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1482/24619506589_e9552a43ab_b.jpg)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: LemonJello on February 13, 2016, 08:41:54 AM

I am intrigued.  Please continue, good sir!

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: apophenia on February 13, 2016, 10:08:53 AM

Great combo! Yeah, keep goin'  :)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: finsrin on February 13, 2016, 11:36:43 AM

And its a scale-o-rama.  Off to a super start  :)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: Kerick on February 13, 2016, 12:44:31 PM

Nice work! I'll be watching this one.

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: Frank3k on February 13, 2016, 12:50:35 PM

This is going to be good!

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: Old Wombat on February 13, 2016, 06:57:19 PM

Woh! :icon_surprised:

Looking good already, Steve! 8)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: ysi_maniac on February 13, 2016, 09:14:55 PM

NICE

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 14, 2016, 01:34:01 AM

Interesting

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: Dr. YoKai on February 14, 2016, 01:42:18 AM

 Ingenious!

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: taiidantomcat on February 14, 2016, 02:23:25 AM

This is already showing a lot of promise!!  :)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle
Post by: Steve Blazo on February 22, 2016, 07:37:24 AM

Latest progress - Still need to put some small details on and need to find some lights.
(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1566/24884393180_732750258d_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/21 Up date **
Post by: LemonJello on February 22, 2016, 07:46:34 AM

So cool! It all comes together so well.

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/21 Up date **
Post by: Tophe on February 22, 2016, 11:55:38 PM

You are right: camo on Mars planet is... different, not green at all...

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/21 Up date **
Post by: Buzzbomb on February 23, 2016, 08:40:44 AM

That is just so hot.

Great mashup of bits and it looks really right

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/21 Up date **
Post by: Kerick on February 23, 2016, 09:29:47 AM

This looks great! I wish I could build so quickly too! I love the com dish.

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/21 Up date **
Post by: Antonio Sobral on February 23, 2016, 04:19:28 PM

Great Build. Love the details!

I confess I have a similar project on the bench (actually only 1%, the rest is still in my mind) but using only a Scud-B kit :)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/21 Up date **
Post by: Steve Blazo on February 27, 2016, 04:49:19 PM

Ready for paint - thinking white with black numbers and a lot of orange dust. A few caution panels and some detail colors.
(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1444/25296773245_8eaaaeeb75_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/26 Up date **
Post by: Frank3k on February 28, 2016, 01:06:13 AM

Loos like a realistic extrapolation from a rover like Curiosity to a manned rover. I would go with white, but easy on the orange dust - it's more of a reddish brown. Here are two MSL selfies (both are big and detailed):

This one has been processed and it's not 100% "Mars true color" but has great detail:
http://mars.nasa.gov/msl/imgs/2016/01/curiosity-mars-rover-self-portrait-martian-sand-dunes-pia20316-full.jpg (http://mars.nasa.gov/msl/imgs/2016/01/curiosity-mars-rover-self-portrait-martian-sand-dunes-pia20316-full.jpg)

This one is closer to true color:
 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/msl/20150323/pia16937-16.jpg (http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/msl/20150323/pia16937-16.jpg)

You can also Google "MSL wheels" to see what sticks, typical wear and damage (https://www.google.com/search?q=MSL+wheels&biw=1876&bih=981&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiUrNeFtpjLAhVY7GMKHVKFCwsQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=5Yhbqa36NCYm_M%3A)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/26 Up date **
Post by: Steve Blazo on February 28, 2016, 01:29:24 AM

Thanks Frank3k, great reference pics. Will stay to the brown side of orange for sure.

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/26 Up date **
Post by: Kerick on February 28, 2016, 10:47:54 AM

May I suggest beating up the wheels too? The rover pics look like the wheels take some damage driving over rocks.

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/26 Up date **
Post by: Steve Blazo on February 29, 2016, 12:35:52 PM

Its white !!! :o :o
(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1574/25271897711_da5e4920a0_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/28 Up date **
Post by: Old Wombat on February 29, 2016, 02:36:18 PM

Well, you do like white plastic! ;D

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** 2/28 Up date **
Post by: Steve Blazo on March 04, 2016, 10:58:03 AM

Finished - Learned a couple lessons that will help with my D9R.
1. Put the flat coat on after the wash, before pigments. If you look close you can see the pigments found the tide marks from the wash.
2. Apply the pigments after the flat coat, the flat coat took the color away from the pigments.
Comments welcome !!
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Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Frank3k on March 04, 2016, 12:34:19 PM

Looks great!

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Acree on March 04, 2016, 04:37:18 PM

Awesome job!  Congratulations!  Looks like a real vehicle - could be a very convincing movie prop!

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Old Wombat on March 04, 2016, 07:39:25 PM

I like it! 8)

My only (minor) critical observation is that the pigment build-up in some places, especially along the bottom edges & in some angles, looks a bit heavy & coarse. :( :-[

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Weaver on March 04, 2016, 08:06:55 PM

Great job - well done!  :)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Steve Blazo on March 04, 2016, 08:54:49 PM

Quote from: Old Wombat on March 04, 2016, 07:39:25 PM

I like it! 8)

My only (minor) critical observation is that the pigment build-up in some places, especially along the bottom edges & in some angles, looks a bit heavy & coarse. :( :-[

Yes, trying to get the pigments to look like dust was a hard lesson.  :-\

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Old Wombat on March 04, 2016, 09:39:17 PM

Quote from: Steve Blazo on March 04, 2016, 08:54:49 PM

Quote from: Old Wombat on March 04, 2016, 07:39:25 PM

I like it! 8)

My only (minor) critical observation is that the pigment build-up in some places, especially along the bottom edges & in some angles, looks a bit heavy & coarse. :( :-[

Yes, trying to get the pigments to look like dust was a hard lesson.  :-\

On my FSBR (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=5194.105) (my 1st &, so far, only use of pigments) I dusted on the pigments using a make-up application brush, lightly blew off the excess &, using the same brush, lightly dusted it in the direction of "fall" or "wash" then sealed it down with a light coat of dull-coat carefully misted on for the 1st coat to avoid blasting the powder off.

I actually ended up having to take off a lot using a damp brush before the dull-coat, as it was well overdone initially for what I wanted, but that initial look would have been perfect for your Mars Exploration Vehicle.

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 05, 2016, 03:15:36 AM

 :)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Madhatter on March 05, 2016, 07:36:44 PM

thats way cool Steve! Love it!!

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Kerick on March 06, 2016, 03:30:17 AM

Awesome job all around!
Looks like Mars needs a car wash!

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: taiidantomcat on March 07, 2016, 12:11:36 AM

Superb!! I love how its hard to tell where it came from as well, I would never guess 1/48 scud wheels!!

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Antonio Sobral on March 07, 2016, 04:26:57 AM

Great finale, with that eerie martian weathering!

Will you consider setting up a diorama with it? It really deserves it! :)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Kerick on March 07, 2016, 08:44:35 AM

Quote from: Antonio Sobral on March 07, 2016, 04:26:57 AM

Great finale, with that eerie martian weathering!

Will you consider setting up a diorama with it? It really deserves it! :)

Ditto!

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Claymore on March 14, 2016, 02:07:35 AM

Wow! Awesome paint job on a truly inspiring build.  Hats off to you sir!  :)

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: ysi_maniac on March 14, 2016, 05:29:51 AM

Really amazing!

Title: Re: MEV -Mars Exploration Vehicle ** Finished **
Post by: Camthalion on March 14, 2016, 06:31:40 AM

looks great nice work