Question to msprange.

[sidewinder]

I was just looking at one of my marathons and relized the back end is crooked, just a little twisted, compared to the rest of the ship. I was just wondering, these models are still sculpted by hand arent they? Why dont you have your masters made by one of the new 3D printers? You cn have the model built in autocad or whatever they use and it will come out perfect. And if there's something you dont like or want changed you just have them go back and change it on the computer before you make the model.

 

[Abraxas]

First guess: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

... and perhaps a lack of it.

 

[Oldbury]

The new 3d sculptors cost an absolute fortune to buy. So I doubt Mongoose can afford to buy into them just yet, as it's not just buying them but also training up staff to use them too.

Regards Andrew

 

[prelude_to_war]

I've no idea on the economics behind it but can they commision someone on a per-project basis?

 

[Oldbury]

I suppose it may be possible to do that but it'd still be pretty pricey. I know GW have only just in the past 12 months gotten a hold of them and despite how people feel about them, they are the world's most successful so I'd reckon on a good few years before their mainstream.

Regards Andrew

 

[MongooseMatt]

Actually, we have a 3D prototyper. . .

The CTA models are a mix of the two principles, based upon what is available at the time, what the model itself requires, etc.

 

[Oldbury]

In that case I do apologise to Mongoose and everyone and stand corrected!

Regards Andrew

 

[Abraxas]

Actually, we have a 3D prototyper. . .

Could have fooled me... :lol:

[I feel like Hiffano all of a sudden :twisted: ]

 

[Chernobyl]

IIRC, it's where the new Vree ship came from...

 

[H]

Actually, we have a 3D prototyper. . .

Could have fooled me... :lol:

[I feel like Hiffano all of a sudden :twisted: ]

OI!! stop nicking my lines!

 

[sidewinder]

That explains why the new vree ship looks so nice. So why are the marathon models crooked? They're a newer model too arent they? And you can get a 3D prototyper for what $30k, for a small one, if I had a good job I'd buy one just for fun.

 

[High Sierra]

I shall reserve judgement until I get hold of that lovely Vree model (two of which I have ordered through my local supplier)

 

[Balance]

The new Vree ship is the 'newest' ship, though... I assume the use of the 3d prototyper is just coming to ACTA, although I wouldn't be surprised if it's been used on other Mongoose projects so far.

 

[Tankdriver]

Call me old fashion. I like the counters.
GO Cardboard!!

 

[lastbesthope]

Call me old fashion. I like the counters.
GO Cardboard!!

HOO-YAH!!!

LBH

 

[Tankdriver]

Reminds me of the old days.

SOmebody hand me my walker.

 

[Star Ranger]

That explains why the new vree ship looks so nice. So why are the marathon models crooked?

It could be due to the molding and/or casting process. Creating the molds in vulcanized rubber under high heat and high pressure doesn't always result in perfect molds. There is still an art in making molds and a slight problem could cause a crooked cavity in the mold.
Plus on casting, there are the variables on pressure holding the two mold halves together, spin speed, temperature of the metal, type of metal used, temperature of the mold (ie how long it has cooled since the last cast), and wait time before the minis are removed from the mold. Some of those can deform the mold cavity giving or cause the metal to flow badly. Also if not fully cooled after casting the mini could be 'soft' and bend a bit when removed.

 

[Abraxas]

Call me old fashion. I like the counters.
GO Cardboard!!

HOO-YAH!!!

LBH

Well, LBH likes cardboard cause they are already painted. :wink:

Tankdriver, why do you like cardboard? It's so... uninteresting. I mean, granted, the game is no different (except it's cheaper)... but it adds so much when your not playing with a bunch of pogs*.

* If you don't know what "pogs" are than you won't get it.

 

[Burger]

Tankdriver, why do you like cardboard? It's so... uninteresting. I mean, granted, the game is no different (except it's cheaper

I disagree, the game is much better when real models are used. And not those silly FA ones
It's easier to tell what is going on, ships can be identified easier, etc.

 

[H]

Tankdriver, why do you like cardboard? It's so... uninteresting. I mean, granted, the game is no different (except it's cheaper

I disagree, the game is much better when real models are used. And not those silly FA ones
It's easier to tell what is going on, ships can be identified easier, etc.

ah yes, I see your vorchan is trying to flank me, what? it's not a Vorchan? it's a varient, ah, ok, which one, what do you mean your not telling me, how do I know if it's a threat? what? I'll find out when it shoots me? screw that you *+%&!**)-^ %$£*&!