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[9erRed]

Greetings all,

Reference any Mech's that have exposed lines, cabling running to anything.

Any military vehicle/Mech that depends on dedicated lines running to a weapon system will also have shielding for these line. It would be much to easy to get something caught on a obstacle or ripped off from enemy fire. Flexible armoured conduit at the elbows as well as 90Deg connectors may work better.

Did I say excellent work of the Mech's.

Every armoured vehicle I've ever operated or worked in had many absolutely required cables or lines, if it even had a chance of being impacted, struck, damaged, it had protecting elements around it. Either rails, covering, guides, or shielding, anything that kept it functioning during extreme operations. (the over the top Mil grade requirements)

Just observations, good work,
9erRed

Edited by 9erRed, 15 February 2014 - 02:07 PM.

[HANGMAN1962]

well I know its not a 40 tonner but can you do a bonzia company hatchetman mech pls?!!

[Bishop Steiner]

NautilusCommand, on 15 February 2014 - 01:58 PM, said:

How much are you looking for? If I don't have to give up an arm and a leg I'd like you to do a few actually.
Although payment options are limited, if it would require paypal it might be hard to do.

eh, basic black and white stuff about 25 USD depending on complexity mostly. Color or Computer edited pieces usually start about 50 USD. I'll knock out some concept roughs for like 10-15. Biggest issue is that Paypal for all the annoying drawbacks is pretty much the most universal way to work things. I have been slacking at getting my deviant page finished with that info, as IRL stuff has been in the way. (And I have an artist block on a commission that is driving me nuts).

the Battletech redesigns usually are "fan art" though and not something I can commercialize (though a few of my one offs, like the King Crab and Wolfhound redesigns are market pieces) so they represent "safe" work, and a good way to hone ideas and techniques. Just redid the Raijin and Mongoose over in Mech and Loadouts, actually, little 10 minute whoopty de do sketches.

9erRed, on 15 February 2014 - 02:06 PM, said:

Greetings all,

Reference any Mech's that have exposed lines, cabling running to anything.

Any military vehicle/Mech that depends on dedicated lines running to a weapon system will also have shielding for these line. It would be much to easy to get something caught on a obstacle or ripped off from enemy fire. Flexible armoured conduit at the elbows as well as 90Deg connectors may work better.

Did I say excellent work of the Mech's.

Every armoured vehicle I've ever operated or worked in had many absolutely required cables or lines, if it even had a chance of being impacted, struck, damaged, it had protecting elements around it. Either rails, covering, guides, or shielding, anything that kept it functioning during extreme operations. (the over the top Mil grade requirements)

Just observations, good work,
9erRed

Big difference between a vehicle maintained by a major military and the mechs of most units in 3025 where they are walking jury rigs with cables and patches and stuff slapped together. A factory new unit would not have such things sticking out. But then, Battletech has always been about the visual impact. After all my friend, 30 ft easy to kill tanks don't make sense to begin with!

[NautilusCommand]

Bishop Steiner, on 15 February 2014 - 03:31 PM, said:

eh, basic black and white stuff about 25 USD depending on complexity mostly. Color or Computer edited pieces usually start about 50 USD. I'll knock out some concept roughs for like 10-15. Biggest issue is that Paypal for all the annoying drawbacks is pretty much the most universal way to work things. I have been slacking at getting my deviant page finished with that info, as IRL stuff has been in the way. (And I have an artist block on a commission that is driving me nuts).

the Battletech redesigns usually are "fan art" though and not something I can commercialize (though a few of my one offs, like the King Crab and Wolfhound redesigns are market pieces) so they represent "safe" work, and a good way to hone ideas and techniques. Just redid the Raijin and Mongoose over in Mech and Loadouts, actually, little 10 minute whoopty de do sketches.


Big difference between a vehicle maintained by a major military and the mechs of most units in 3025 where they are walking jury rigs with cables and patches and stuff slapped together. A factory new unit would not have such things sticking out. But then, Battletech has always been about the visual impact. After all my friend, 30 ft easy to kill tanks don't make sense to begin with!

Is there any way around the use of paypal, if not I'll see what I can do.

[Bishop Steiner]

NautilusCommand, on 15 February 2014 - 03:47 PM, said:

Is there any way around the use of paypal, if not I'll see what I can do.

honestly dunno yet, lol. Like I said I have been a little lax getting set up. Hard part is if one uses direct cards, you pay nasty service fees. (Paypal does too but is pretty reasonable). Checks and cash are a huge pain internationally... well cash is not even legal to mail, last I checked (even if it wasn't a horrible idea). I will have to look into what option are out there and ask around.

[NautilusCommand]

Bishop Steiner, on 15 February 2014 - 03:52 PM, said:

honestly dunno yet, lol. Like I said I have been a little lax getting set up. Hard part is if one uses direct cards, you pay nasty service fees. (Paypal does too but is pretty reasonable). Checks and cash are a huge pain internationally... well cash is not even legal to mail, last I checked (even if it wasn't a horrible idea). I will have to look into what option are out there and ask around.

While you do that I'll look into the paypal thing, as I think it requires you to be 18+. But, hey what they don't know won't hurt them.

[Sparks Murphey]

Have you considered selling the art via eBay? That might be a way to streamline the transaction.

[Bishop Steiner]

Sparks Murphey, on 17 February 2014 - 10:47 PM, said:

Have you considered selling the art via eBay? That might be a way to streamline the transaction.

I had not, since most ebay is done via paypal, but I will look into it.

[Stingray Productions]

truly these things are things of beauty.

[NautilusCommand]

Bishop Steiner, on 18 February 2014 - 09:41 PM, said:

I had not, since most ebay is done via paypal, but I will look into it.

Update I have a PayPal account and am ready to throw money at you.

[Bishop Steiner]

NautilusCommand, on 11 March 2014 - 08:05 PM, said:

Update I have a PayPal account and am ready to throw money at you.

OK! .....eh...boy...now I feel like a slacker for not linking my paypal to my DA account yet. Let's talk details soon, and see what can happen! (Been too busy diving and working on my macro photography....... DOH!)

[NautilusCommand]

Bishop Steiner, on 12 March 2014 - 12:01 PM, said:

OK! .....eh...boy...now I feel like a slacker for not linking my paypal to my DA account yet. Let's talk details soon, and see what can happen! (Been too busy diving and working on my macro photography....... DOH!)

I get paid this weekend.

[Valcrow]

Bitcoins? Down with the system!

[Nathan Foxbane]

Valcrow, on 12 March 2014 - 01:42 PM, said:

Bitcoins? Down with the system!

Because unregulated currency is a great idea.

[Max OConnor]

Can you post a larger pic of the Clint?

[Bishop Steiner]

maxoconnor, on 17 March 2014 - 12:06 PM, said:

Can you post a larger pic of the Clint?

done

[Son of the Flood]

Bishop Steiner, on 22 November 2013 - 11:17 PM, said:

the Assassin

These are all awesome, but this assassin is just plain sick! Great work here. Would be great to see some of your stuff in MWO.

[Justin Kase]

So - now when are the Clint and Whitworth coming