Progress Update
Posted on | January 13, 2012 | No Comments
So… I must confess, Bethesda kidnapped me for the last 2 months: I was tied to my PC playing Skyrim rather than designing. I’d apologize, but… Skyrim!
That said, I’ve been making steady progress over the last month on what may prove to be the next release, the B-Wing. There is a lot of work yet to do, so it is possible a figure or two might get released before it is fully released, but I really want to try and focus my design efforts into to clearing this beast from the table. I’ve made a number of design changes from the prototype, although in general the design/shape has stayed the same. In line with my ‘don’t model more until the current parts are textured’ philosophy, the parts I do have ‘complete’ really are completed. I’ve included some shots in the post, although I’ll post more once Part 2 is complete. Part 1 is already released, and is available, for now, exclusively at http://www.papermodelers.com/ . Part 2 will take the model up to the ‘bottom’ of the engine section. I suspect Part 3 will be the long ‘Blade’ wing and Turbolaser, with Part 4 comprising the two ‘S-Foil’ wings and weapons.
I have planned some changes to the store / product pages, which I will not likely tackle until the spring. I’m not fond of the current template 800 px limit on width, and I want to set up better pages for each product with larger pictures. I am also intending to integrate product pages with my g+ pages/account.
Anyway, I hope you all have a good year. I plan to complete the B-wing Part 2 shortly, and will post when it is ready.
Thank you all,
Sean
Dragon!
Posted on | November 9, 2011 | No Comments
It has taken a while, from concept, to prototype, to textures, but I’m confident enough now to announce a new long-term project; a 1:50 (1:35 if you prefer) dragon. It will be fully poseable (not articulated) and be made available in a variety of colours. I expect the project to last until next year sometime, given the amount of work the head alone has given me.
The dragon will have 6 poseable jointed limbs (forelegs, hind legs and wings), fully poseable serpentine neck/tail, and a fully poseable head/neck/jaw/eyes. I don’t yet know about digits, although it seems likely they will be positionable at least.
Enjoy!
Sean
WWII RAF Pilot is released!
Posted on | September 24, 2011 | No Comments
Check the store to obtain our newest release! The RAF Pilot contains all the elements needed to assemble a fighter pilot stationed in temperate zones, including a seat-type parachute. I am very excited about this figure, as it has the highest detail and complexity of all the figures. It is also the first in the Protagonist 1.5v series, with improved leg/hip joints.
Enjoy!
Sean
RAF Caps
Posted on | August 29, 2011 | No Comments
The Airman’s cap and the Officer’s cap are now complete. I have the uniform dress jacket to complete, as well as the floatation device and then I will begin the process of prototyping, which should hopefully begin by the weekend. Depending on time I may design a greatcoat to complete the uniform set. Regardless, all dress-blue elements will also be provided in jungle tan. This is a male-only set at the moment. I may in the future release elements for the female figure.
Enjoy!
Sean
Seat-Type Parachute Harness
Posted on | August 26, 2011 | No Comments
A long time since updates, I apologize. I’ve lost two computers, a video card and a power supply in the last two months, so I lost a little momentum. Nevertheless, I’ve finished designing the seat-type parachute harness (the only harness that will be released with the RAF set). I may make other parachute harness types later, but I expect that will be a separate release if so. I struggled a little with this one, but I am satisfied that it is close to the original design, enough for modeling at any rate.
Enjoy!
Sean
WWII Pilots: RAF
Posted on | July 18, 2011 | No Comments
I’ve slowly been working on a new series of figures, which will comprise the most of the pilots from the WWII era. I’ve started on the RAF, partly because I’m partial to the Allies and partly because there is a paper Spitfire I’m eager to build.
The design is going well thus far. As with all of my designs, this is laminar, and the final figure will depend on build up for most of the detail. Depending on compexity of design alterations, other nations’ uniforms will either be full sets or expansions.
Enjoy!
Tirick
Tags: Model View > Paper Protagonist > Posable > RAF > Texturing > WWII Pilot
Male Protagonist V1.5
Posted on | July 11, 2011 | No Comments
Coming soon (perhaps as soon as a few weeks), the first release to the updated version of the Male Protagonist (1.5) will be coming. This change incorporates some of the successes of the female figure, by modifying the hip/leg join and changing the feet from a box shape to a more curved and natural shape. At this point I will not be updating any figures figures released prior to this change, although all elements will still be compatible.
Tirick
B-Wing Part 1: Cockpit Pod Released (beta)
Posted on | June 11, 2011 | 1 Comment
If you are a member of either of these two fine forums:
You will be able to download the beta version of the Cockpit Pod, complete and textured (and in .pdo format). I will continue to beta release discrete elements as they are completed. The final product will be made available here once all components are complete.
Enjoy!
Tirick
B-Wing: Progress
Posted on | May 30, 2011 | No Comments
With the Maiden and the Courser complete, I’ve promised myself that I would focus on completing the B-Wing. This is a massive project, and may halt all other design for the remainder of the year, depending on how I progress.
Nevertheless, here are some WIP shots of the detailed cockpit and corrected Pod nose. I’m using some super-detailed pictures of the filming model for reference for detailing, which is of considerable assistance. As with the prototype, this will be designed to allow full 360 degree rotation of the cockpit, opening of the cockpit canopy (note that I used a non-canon nose-hinge; the filming model canopy does not open) opening/closing of the S-Foil wings, and potentially include (if I can figure out where it fits) landing gear.
This will, of course, be released as a free model. However, due to the size and complexity of the build, I will probably only release in .pdo (Pepakura) format only. This format allows the builder to review each component individually, and see its position relative to all the remaining components. I may release this in component parts as well. If so, I will likely release starting with the Cockpit pod. The file scales will be designed/released in 1:50 and 1:35.
Enjoy!
Sean
Courser Released!
Posted on | May 21, 2011 | No Comments
The Courser figure is now available in the store; released in both 1:35 and 1:50, with four coats (Grey, Dun, Light Bay and Black). A medieval saddle is also included.
As a bonus, all medeival sets are available through the month of May at a discount!
Enjoy!
Tirick
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