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[Sparks Murphey]

The Zeus has long been an iconic Lyran BattleMech, and became part of efforts to solidify the newly fledged Federated Commonwealth. During the War of '39, Nondi Steiner, sister to Archon Katrina Steiner, piloted a Zeus while accompanying the 3rd Lyran Guards.

However, in the Davion half of the Federated Commonwealth, the Zeus was greeted as an upstart that no one wanted to have, leaving it to be sold off to mercenaries or dumped in militia units, like the Warren CMM on the edge of Periphery space.

[Sparks Murphey]

Jody Von Jedi, on 05 November 2014 - 08:56 PM, said:

Wow!, that looks great! Glad I could be your "Muse".

Now here's a challenge. Do an Overo paint scheme.

Spoiler

[Jody Von Jedi]

Sparks Murphey, on 05 November 2014 - 11:21 PM, said:

Let's see, you picked my favorite chassis, it's badged with both my home State of NC and my Faction, Steiner, and even personalized it with my name!

Sparks, you are da' man!

Thank you sir!

[Jody Von Jedi]

Sparks Murphey, on 05 November 2014 - 10:34 PM, said:

The Zeus has long been an iconic Lyran BattleMech, and became part of efforts to solidify the newly fledged Federated Commonwealth. During the War of '39, Nondi Steiner, sister to Archon Katrina Steiner, piloted a Zeus while accompanying the 3rd Lyran Guards.

Another nice looking scheme with contrasting colors. That Blue and Grey looks awesome.

[Sparks Murphey]

Jody Von Jedi, on 06 November 2014 - 05:54 AM, said:

Let's see, you picked my favorite chassis, it's badged with both my home State of NC and my Faction, Steiner, and even personalized it with my name!

Sparks, you are da' man!

Thank you sir!

Additionally, the numbers by the grill are your placement figures for the Trebuchet in the chassis challenge.

[Jody Von Jedi]

Oh wow, you slipped that one in on me.

Thanks again. Now I just need to figure out how to get it in my Signature.

[Darren Hawke]

Really, really amazing stuff guys, keep up the good work!

[Sparks Murphey]

Earth - Clan Goliath Scorpion, Beta Galaxy

Air - Clan Snow Raven, Alpha Galaxy

Water - Clan Diamond Shark, Alpha Galaxy

Fire - Clan Blood Spirit, Upsilon Galaxy

Edit: Tweaked a layer that was misbehaving on the Hellbringer

Edited by Sparks Murphey, 06 November 2014 - 10:21 PM.

[CimaGarahau]

@Sparks Murphey: I would like to rent your blue and white Zeus. Will be a ride full of joy on the battlefield!

[Sparks Murphey]

Eclair Farron, on 07 November 2014 - 01:29 AM, said:

@Sparks Murphey: I would like to rent your blue and white Zeus. Will be a ride full of joy on the battlefield!

I'm hoping it's going to be in the Lyran faction pack in the Resistance collection. The Lyran Guards scheme is a beautifully distinctive pattern, and if we get it in the collection, we'll probably see it released for separate purchase later.

[CimaGarahau]

I hope so that we will get some "real" LCAF shemes. But I also currently use the BJ-Arrow sheme quite alot. Blue and white. Nearly close to your sheme.

[Bishop Steiner]

That curved shoulder shield is killing me. Not only can I not figure out if I can do a curved perspective with GIMP, but the plating and bolts are out of line, and not following the angle of the upper arm. So I had to try drawing the old KH insignia on it by hand...er...mouse. Not super happy with, but oh well.

[Sparks Murphey]

Bishop Steiner, on 07 November 2014 - 02:33 PM, said:

That curved shoulder shield is killing me. Not only can I not figure out if I can do a curved perspective with GIMP, but the plating and bolts are out of line, and not following the angle of the upper arm. So I had to try drawing the old KH insignia on it by hand...er...mouse. Not super happy with, but oh well.

Not sure if GIMP has a similar thing, but I've been using Photoshop's liquefy tool and a brush with the same diameter as the panel.

[Bishop Steiner]

Sparks Murphey, on 07 November 2014 - 03:05 PM, said:

Not sure if GIMP has a similar thing, but I've been using Photoshop's liquefy tool and a brush with the same diameter as the panel.

will check into that, though it does nothing to fix them bolts which I am thinking about doing surgery on.



should be closer to that, only, not, well, crappy looking. Anyone got the skills to fix that so that shoulder emblems look right?

Edited by Bishop Steiner, 07 November 2014 - 03:50 PM.

[Odanan]

Bishop Steiner, on 07 November 2014 - 02:33 PM, said:

That curved shoulder shield is killing me. Not only can I not figure out if I can do a curved perspective with GIMP, but the plating and bolts are out of line, and not following the angle of the upper arm. So I had to try drawing the old KH insignia on it by hand...er...mouse. Not super happy with, but oh well.

It's very very good, Bishop.

[Bishop Steiner]

Pet project of mine, a FedCom Civil War era refit by the AFFS of the ENF-5D, mounting a single RAC/5 with 3 tons of ammunition in the right arm, a PPC in the left arm, a Medium Laser in the LT and DHS. Additionally some units were refit with Triple Strength Myomers, but this was relatively uncommon.


http://bishopsteiner...%253A1415438390


http://bishopsteiner...ating-493247354



input?

[Odanan]

Bishop Steiner, on 08 November 2014 - 01:37 AM, said:

Pet project of mine, a FedCom Civil War era refit by the AFFS of the ENF-5D, mounting a single RAC/5 with 3 tons of ammunition in the right arm, a PPC in the left arm, a Medium Laser in the LT and DHS. Additionally some units were refit with Triple Strength Myomers, but this was relatively uncommon.
http://bishopsteiner...%253A1415438390
http://bishopsteiner...ating-493247354
input?

Very good! (and I love mods)

[Bishop Steiner]

Crescent Hawk's FedCom Civil War Enforcer Mod.

[Mighty Spike]

Wooow ,love it -damn fine work!!

Bishop Steiner, on 07 November 2014 - 02:33 PM, said:

That curved shoulder shield is killing me. Not only can I not figure out if I can do a curved perspective with GIMP, but the plating and bolts are out of line, and not following the angle of the upper arm. So I had to try drawing the old KH insignia on it by hand...er...mouse. Not super happy with, but oh well.

Wooow ,love it -damn fine work!!

Edited by Mighty Spike, 08 November 2014 - 09:35 AM.

[Iqfish]

Mighty Spike, on 08 November 2014 - 09:35 AM, said:

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This one is for my good friend Mighty Spike, who has been going through way too much **** lately.

Gewidmet einem wahrem Krieger.