You Know What Would Be Awesome? Miniatures Based On The 'mechs In Mwo.
#1
Posted 08 November 2012 - 06:25 AM
#2
Posted 08 November 2012 - 06:21 PM
I would rather use MWO versions than the original to play Battletech with.
#3
Posted 08 November 2012 - 08:28 PM
#4
Posted 09 November 2012 - 02:46 AM
Mustrum "for certain values of just" Ridcully
#5
Posted 09 November 2012 - 02:58 AM
and afterwards your minis look still weird
similar ideas were posted in the past...but i'm still concerned with the quality last iron wind minis had.
Edited by Karl Streiger, 09 November 2012 - 02:59 AM.
#6
Posted 09 November 2012 - 03:07 AM
#7
Posted 09 November 2012 - 08:56 AM
MustrumRidcully, on 09 November 2012 - 02:46 AM, said:
Mustrum "for certain values of just" Ridcully
Except those 3d printers are grossly expensive, from what I recall. Thanks for the suggestion anyway, though
Stormwolf, on 09 November 2012 - 03:07 AM, said:
Any info you find on this would be appreciated!
#8
Posted 09 November 2012 - 10:28 AM
Curon Hifor, on 09 November 2012 - 08:56 AM, said:
Except those 3d printers are grossly expensive, from what I recall. Thanks for the suggestion anyway, though
That's why i said for "certain valuesof just"
And of course, extracting the 3D Model isn't easy either.
I dunno, maybe there is a chance for a promotion program or something like that? But it may be way too early for that.
I seem to remember that there are basically "copy shop" 3D printers, where you can send in something and have it printed for you. For example (quick Google Search for 3d Printer Services): http://www.shapeways.com/
So the prices if you have a model may even be doable. But I haven'T checked the requirements they have (do you need a copyright on what you send in? And if you found a way to extract it from the game files, wouldn't you violate the EULA and doing something like this would be enough to lead to some lawyery intervention?)
This is Transformers, not Battletech - the wrong kind of stompy robot: http://www.youtube.c...d&v=WhFZrsupquo
EDIT: even better perhaps
(The model are just the auto-cannons here, though).
Or a fuill mecha
So the question is - do you have some models?
Edited by MustrumRidcully, 09 November 2012 - 10:38 AM.
#9
Posted 11 November 2012 - 06:04 PM
MustrumRidcully, on 09 November 2012 - 10:28 AM, said:
And of course, extracting the 3D Model isn't easy either.
I dunno, maybe there is a chance for a promotion program or something like that? But it may be way too early for that.
I seem to remember that there are basically "copy shop" 3D printers, where you can send in something and have it printed for you. For example (quick Google Search for 3d Printer Services): http://www.shapeways.com/
So the prices if you have a model may even be doable. But I haven'T checked the requirements they have (do you need a copyright on what you send in? And if you found a way to extract it from the game files, wouldn't you violate the EULA and doing something like this would be enough to lead to some lawyery intervention?)
This is Transformers, not Battletech - the wrong kind of stompy robot: http://www.youtube.c...d&v=WhFZrsupquo
EDIT: even better perhaps
(The model are just the auto-cannons here, though).
Or a fuill mecha
So the question is - do you have some models?
Those do look pretty cool, I'll admit.
But I have NO experience with 3d modeling or anything...but I might know someone who is. Anyone out in the wild, wild internet have any experience or suggestions?
#10
Posted 11 November 2012 - 06:29 PM
You haven't laughed until you've seen a 40k army built from Legos win a game.
I'd like to hear what PGI has to say on this. If it's a legal issue, it was a nice idea. If it's a matter of interest, I know I'd drop money on minis using the MW:O art. My first choice would be the Catapult (though I'm just a tad biased ), but the Jagermech and Blackjack would look great, too. The Dragon is a close 3rd for me.
#11
Posted 13 November 2012 - 11:31 AM
#12
Posted 18 November 2012 - 10:44 AM
I haven't been paying much attention to minis, but Alex Iglesias' designs are much more my cup of tea (except for a few nitpicks like the big laser jewels, PPC glowy whamdoodles and protruberant AC barrel on the Atlas that looks like it can get in the way of handling stuff with those arms.) than a lot of the official ones, though to be fair I think it's kinda hard to judge sometimes due to older official art being terribly sloppy since I often am amazed at how much I like a mini based on a drawing that hurts my brain. It's too bad he doesn't also paint other beverages that I much enjoy, like whatever the Yeoman, Shootist, Matador and such are. If it makes me giggle uncontrollably on first sight, I'd say it's something I like.
#13
Posted 26 November 2012 - 09:32 AM
#14
Posted 26 November 2012 - 12:28 PM
If they could do it on a 3D printer and painted to match your cammo, people would pay money for their custom rides.
#15
Posted 27 November 2012 - 08:28 AM
Edited by JadeViper, 27 November 2012 - 08:29 AM.
#16
Posted 27 November 2012 - 11:44 AM
#17
Posted 28 November 2012 - 03:11 AM
PsihoKekec, on 27 November 2012 - 11:44 AM, said:
I think you and JadeViper have your communication crossed. His reference to "boosters" makes me think he was talking about the Dark Age / Age of Destruction clicky mechs. You're referring to the standard tabletop starter kit.
#18
Posted 01 May 2013 - 12:28 PM
http://reversedisabled.blogspot.co.uk/
Seems ome guys is trying to work with PGI and get a business going, selling just that.
Edited by Malooko, 01 May 2013 - 12:28 PM.
#19
Posted 01 May 2013 - 01:23 PM
That doesn't mean 3D printing is out. A lot of the BT miniatures made over the years have been low on detail anyway (cost effective molds have a much lower lifespan and fine details can reduce that lifespan to only a few units) and some 3D printers offer the option of color - instead of one binding agent it has 4 binding agents laced with color which are mixed to allow for a true 3D color printed object. You could mass produce an army of mechs that looks very good as long you don't get too close to one.
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Posted 26 September 2015 - 02:03 AM
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