Hello everyone, I've come on the site as I've recently made something that may be of interest to the members.
I remember 2000A.D. from the launch, my elder brother bought it every Saturday morning without fail, I seem to remember the first issue had a M.A.C.H.1 I.D. wallet on the front, think we bought 3 copies so that we could all have 1! The schools all complained about 'flesh' saying it was too violent for kids, fair one as each week lots of blokes got eaten by Dinosaurs, we thought it was great! knocked the socks off all the yank stuff!
Anyway, I myself really got into it in the early 80's, my favourite character was Rogue Trooper, I've still got a few copies of the original comics with him in it, I also bought the books 1 to 6.
I again returned to 2000AD when I saw the trailer for the Rogue trooper PS3 game in between episodes of the new Battlestar Gallactica. This in turn caught the interest of my son and prompted me to dust off the book and show him wot it was all about, we bought the game and I have to be honest I was just as excited to play it as he was - in my late 30's! - I would have been absolutely made up when I was a kid to have had that game, It was great to see some thing I was so into actually come to life!
I decided to make my son a replica of Rogue's rifle - Colin Wilson version as he was by far the best at draw him -. I photo copied and enlarged the best picture I could find and scaled up from that, obviously when you look at the gun in the various pictures the size and shape does vary. I've used a mix of MDF, ali, plastic plumbing pipe etc etc. I've also been to maplins 100's of times for LED's and resistors etc.
I've tried to keep as close to the comic original but have added a few lights here and there, also I've never seen a coloured version of the Colin Wilson rifle so used the Cam Kennedy colours plus didn't want it to look like wood, thought that would be a bit dated so it's supposed to look like plastic as in modern assault rifles.
I hope this is of some interest to some of you on the site, probably the older ones! I'LL attach some photo's and also see if there is a better place to post them on the forum.
My son's chuffed with it, however due to circumstances beyond my control I started it 4yrs ago but couldn't work on it until now thanks to a broken toe and 2weeks off work! obviously he's older now so it's not as cool as it would have been!
All the best to everyone on the site
ps I can't get any images to attach, says too big with just one and have no idea how the insert image works? help pls
Welcome to the board!
G'day
Welcome aboard and have fun.
As for the images, as I'm intrigued to see them. Best bet is to load them to something like Flicker or the like and copy the url into the image button (bottom left button).
There's a little more here if you scroll down
http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php?action=help;page=post (http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php?action=help;page=post)
Good afternoon.
Hello there. I made this guide to posting images on the board some time ago - the fundamentals are (probably) still the same...
http://www.sharkpool.co.uk/backroom/simps_guide_to_posting_images/simps_guide_to_posting_images.html (http://www.sharkpool.co.uk/backroom/simps_guide_to_posting_images/simps_guide_to_posting_images.html)
Thanks for all the replies, I'm all over the images, standby
Greetings & Welcome from one newbie to another! ;)
Hopefully this will work, all thanks to 'The Sharkpool' guide:
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(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/wmaskinner/Photo0276.jpg)
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/wmaskinner/Photo0295.jpg)
Sorry they are massive, sorting the next lot!
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/wmaskinner/Photo0299-1-1.jpg)
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/wmaskinner/Photo0296-1-1.jpg)
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/wmaskinner/Photo0301-1.jpg)
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/wmaskinner/Photo0304-1.jpg)
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/wmaskinner/Photo0329-1.jpg)
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/wmaskinner/Photo0317-1.jpg)
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/wmaskinner/Photo0328-1.jpg)
Will see if I can do a vid to demonstrate sounds/lights
That's ace!
That's pretty incredible!
Scrotnig, as GFD might say!
Holy FLURKING SCHNITT!!!
That is one impressive piece of kit!
If you ever decide to attend a convention- bring it with you please!
Brilliant! I think I want one...
That's fantastic! I suspect there may be several requests for copies coming to you...
Thanks to everyone, really chuffed with your reaction, great to have my work appreciated. Didn't know they had 2000AD conventions?
I'd love to make more, only problem is cost and time, but it's been a total learning curve so the next would be quicker and easier! :)
Amazing stuff :D - you should have a word with Termight Replicas - !
Took weeks to find something right size and shape to use as the eyes/sensors on either side, ended up using 'banister' ends from B&Q, bit pricey at 9.99 each but they were the closest I could get and actually look a better shape than the original - not that Colin Wilson ever got anything wrong! -
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 28 November, 2010, 07:36:20 PM
Amazing stuff :D - you should have a word with Termight Replicas - !
Who are they? I'm new to this :) Have got a friend with a computer cutter for ali' parts, did wonder if it could scan and cut the rifle, would look great polished up and on a plaque
Very nice indeed! Welcome to the board!
That's pretty awesome - let's see someone handle it though, what's it like in use! (could help Staz for reference :)
-pj
Will try and do a video tomorrow as the light isn't any good at the moment.
Welcome to the board Will. That is an amazing replica, looking forward to seeing the vid!
Termight replicas is a company created by the wonderful Wakfield Carter, and he's created lots of 2000AD replicas such as badges, buckles and weapons, check out: http://www.termight.co.uk/ (http://www.termight.co.uk/)
Fucking hell!
That's awesome.
WOW. Just WOW.
V
Oh my blinking flip! That's fantastic. And for your next trick you will make me one- and one each for my children. And one for my wife while you're about it. And my mum, dad, and everyone I've ever met.
That's excellent. I so want one.
SBT
Welcome aboard....
But you do see what you've done don't you.
With that brilliant piece of work you may have created a cottage industry...or a rod for your back.
Either ways thats one serious piece of work.
Welcome to the board, cracking work there.
filip
Welcome on board! That is just fantastic.
Very nice work there
Again really appreciate all your comments, so glad I joined&posted, was a bit last minute, just thought maybe one or two might be interested but never expected the reaction it's got.
I'll be honest I'd love to make them to order but I just couldn't do them cheap enough, that said it is very therapeutic and you do find yourself getting right into it and losing track of time....I need to break my toe again.
I am contemplating Rogues helmet, back pack and pistol, again the Colin Wilson versions.
That's a marvelous piece of work there. Just stunning.
Welcome aboard.
"Contemplating Rogue's helmet" is a sentence I never thought I'd ever come across.
Er...
I was smiling when I wrote it but couldn't think of any other way to say it! :lol:
Here's the main picture I used to scale it from using an SA80 pistol grip as the size reference.
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/wmaskinner/roguegun2-1.jpg)
That's fucking ace Will! Welcome to the board.
Looks amazing, Will.
Hi :wave:
If you do the pistol it will have to be the Major Magnum one complete with chip.
(http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/m/majmagm.jpg)
(http://www.2000ad.org/covers/scans/hires/315.jpg)
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That is massively cool, Will. This ghost is impressed.
I must insist that you are shirtless and painted blue in the video though. Nothing to do with Rogue you understand, it's just my thing.
I must insist that you are shirtless and painted blue in the video though. Nothing to do with Rogue you understand, it's just my thing.
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That's what my brother said...needless to say...
I have posted a video in the creative section, not the best but gives you some idea.
http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php/topic,31125.msg565000.html#msg565000