Resistance is Futile! (Scratch Build)

[billski]

Thanks Fumbles, there will be a lot of first's for me, a complete scratch build, a large sculpted figure, and connecting a sound board to the plasma disc lol.

Nicola Tesla (nearly):-"Billski's imagination may exceed Billski's grasp!"

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[Joe Boss Red Seven]

Thanks Fumbles, there will be a lot of first's for me, a complete scratch build, a large sculpted figure, and connecting a sound board to the plasma disc lol.

Nicola Tesla (nearly):-"Billski's imagination may exceed Billski's grasp!"

You can be asimulated to 

 

[Cook1965]

Thus should be interesting!  Good luck!

[billski]

Hi all you Spring builders 

I would like to categorise my Borg themed build as a scratch build. However, there is one item which was purchased specifically for its purpose. I have a mini plasma disc which as you all know would sit at the top of the alcove.

Since the scratch build category requires the build to be 100% scratch built, I don't know if the build would qualify.

The build will consist of:-

The Borg alcove
The Drone
A gangway/walkway
Supporting walls

If Boyd/Chris could invoke a ruling on this matter, I would appreciate it

Bill

[dlots1701a]

bill after considering your build will tell a story i am saying you will probably be Diorama

[billski]

Thank you Chris

[khitomer]

You da man Bill! Looking forward to seeing this.

[billski]

More like a Drone Liam lol. I start the blue prints tomorrow afternoon after I have done my chores 

I have been replacing fence posts today, so I ache like an 80 year old

[3rdplacetrekkie]

What's the scale gonna be? Can't wait to see it!

[billski]

Hi 3rd its going to be roughly 1/6th scale. This is based on the plasma disc being 2.75 inches diameter, which I will reduce to to 2 inches. After research, the size of the drone's head needs to be just over the inch. Based on a ratio of 8:1 the figure will be approx 9 inches tall. The alcove will sit at 12 inches from base to hood. This will sit on a gangway, another 1/2 inch depth. The supporting walls will stretch a further 6 inches either side of the alcove, which should make the total width of 16 inches. I will start the blueprints at sometime this week

[3rdplacetrekkie]

Hi 3rd its going to be roughly 1/6th scale. This is based on the plasma disc being 2.75 inches diameter, which I will reduce to to 2 inches. After research, the size of the drone's head needs to be just over the inch. Based on a ratio of 8:1 the figure will be approx 9 inches tall. The alcove will sit at 12 inches from base to hood. This will sit on a gangway, another 1/2 inch depth. The supporting walls will stretch a further 6 inches either side of the alcove, which should make the total width of 16 inches. I will start the blueprints at sometime this week

Sweet. Looking forward to this!

[AnythingSciFi]

Hi 3rd its going to be roughly 1/6th scale. This is based on the plasma disc being 2.75 inches diameter, which I will reduce to to 2 inches. After research, the size of the drone's head needs to be just over the inch. Based on a ratio of 8:1 the figure will be approx 9 inches tall. The alcove will sit at 12 inches from base to hood. This will sit on a gangway, another 1/2 inch depth. The supporting walls will stretch a further 6 inches either side of the alcove, which should make the total width of 16 inches. I will start the blueprints at sometime this week

Math gives me such a headache!   =)

Watching this closely! 

[HDATX]

Ok, Bill I am really looking forward to seeing this given that it is the BORG and pretty much a total scratch build!!!   I must admit, I love the idea and I am envious.  Creating a Borg alcove sounds like such fun!  I am looking forward to seeing more.  Way to go!
Jerry

[billski]

Hi all,

Nice to see so many starts to some fantastic builds for the Comp!

Here we are, starting with the blueprint stage. This is a front view of the basic alcove shape



And a side view...




I sketched a figure 9 inches high and inserted him to see how it all fits





I am pleased with the basic outline and will start the alcove skeleton soon

Thanks for looking
Bill

[3rdplacetrekkie]

holy Cow! that will e one ripped borg! looks like you got a plan! Engage!