Large Scale Spinner Kit progress??
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AnsonJames
Sr Member
I've just noticed drusselmeyer's interest thread for a 1/6 Spinner - I'd say that probably means the end of the project.
I've mentioned it to Ian and he's not going to go ahead now - he's not pissed or anything, he was initially worried about cost, the amount of people interested and the amount of work involved in producing Fibreglass, Resin and vacformed kits.
It's just too risky for him now...
So it looks like this is a dead project :cry
Good luck drusselmeyer!
I've mentioned it to Ian and he's not going to go ahead now - he's not pissed or anything, he was initially worried about cost, the amount of people interested and the amount of work involved in producing Fibreglass, Resin and vacformed kits.
It's just too risky for him now...
So it looks like this is a dead project :cry
Good luck drusselmeyer!
drusselmeyer
Master Member
Too bad. There was a lot of progress there and it was near completion. Wasn't it a full 1/4 scale Studio scale size?
Mine is a compromise between a really large scale and the really humongous large scale. I am sure there is demand for multiple scales.
In any case, it would be nice to see it completed.
AnsonJames
Sr Member
It's a pity alright - I don't think his heart is in it anymore.
He took his original model apart to make it more accurate and then just stopped.
Finding out there was a similar project just kind of killed it which is a real shame especially since I really wanted one too...
Here's a last look.
He took his original model apart to make it more accurate and then just stopped.
Finding out there was a similar project just kind of killed it which is a real shame especially since I really wanted one too...
Here's a last look.
androidandy
Sr Member
It is truly a pity because I think drusselmeyer and the rest of us would have been willing to back his project if he was willing to continue working on it. The 'other' project is at this point only talk, But it sounds like drusselmeyer's game plan is pretty good, so I will back it if it is going to go forward. I just don't think it is fair to blame drusselmeyer for the death of this project.
AnsonJames
Sr Member
You've got me wrong androidandy!
It's not drusselmeyer - he definitely not getting blamed!
I think Ian was looking for an excuse to stop...
I think the project would have stopped regardless of drusselmeyer's 1/6 project.
drussels' project sounds fantastic - he's got my backing up to the hilt and he can have all the research we've collected too.
drusselmeyer
Master Member
I didn't mean to be a bad influence on this project since mine is not strictly 'studio scale'. Even at 1/6 scale I know that the size will be pushing the limits of collectibility. Anything smaller would just not be quite right somehow.
While it could be considered a studio scale size model, mine will be smaller than the actual shooting model and therefore more a collector's scale.
If I thought there would be enough support, I might try it. I have serious doubts about the number of purists that would not only want a full size studio scale, but would have a place for it.
If there is an audience for the 1/4 scale, 4' long, model anyone already has in progress, he would have to make his own decisions on whether or not he wants to share that gigantic mountain of work.
Personally, I would have liked to have learned all the problems and pitfalls of the project before jumping into it.
While it could be considered a studio scale size model, mine will be smaller than the actual shooting model and therefore more a collector's scale.
If I thought there would be enough support, I might try it. I have serious doubts about the number of purists that would not only want a full size studio scale, but would have a place for it.
If there is an audience for the 1/4 scale, 4' long, model anyone already has in progress, he would have to make his own decisions on whether or not he wants to share that gigantic mountain of work.
Personally, I would have liked to have learned all the problems and pitfalls of the project before jumping into it.
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androidandy
Sr Member
'Kipple' over at Bladezone/kipplezone is willing to offer PETG/Lexan sheet at only cost of shipping for this project. Hope it can be of help. I will post a link to these Threads at propsummit as well.
Andy
Andy
ReturningSon
Well-Known Member
Yeah, as a kit, the Drusselmayer spinner would have sold but as a completed piece, I don't think the average collector would be into it. I have only attempted smaller things but a spinner of that scale would take years and loads of time and devotion but the final product would be astounding...
Hehe yeah he's a member here and a friend of mine. I'll give 'em a nudge about all of the wonderful BR stuff being discussed over here... he doesn't hit these boards much.
Hehe you'd go sick over the BR stuff he's had access to...... i know I do whenever we talk about it
androidandy
Sr Member
I figured you had a connection to him when you posted those spinner pics on propsummit. I would love to talk to him more sometime. He is an inspiration (or a curse) to BR fans and collectors. I am sure he is a pretty busy guy too. The only people who might be more of an expert on the Spinner would be Gene Winfield, and Mark Stetson from what I have read. I have heard about his collection, but could only imagine what he might have. I have only been serious about this myself for the past year and a half, so I have a long way to go.
drusselmeyer
Master Member
Sorry to hijack this but...
I'm still working without a decent BP set here, so I can't really read as many numbers as I would like.
Does the BP say 15.5 or 15" 6"? Yes it is only a difference between 30.83" and 31" but it is a difference.
Since I'm still working with stringers, it is not yet critical, but it will be.
It says 15'-5" long, (185")
Other info -
Wheelbase 10'-0",
Overall width (at the front, in flying mode, from the tip of the wheel light to the tip of the wheel light) 8'-1"
Distance from rear bumper to CL of rear wheel (axle) 3'-11"
Though it doesn't specifically call out the dimension, doing the math, that makes the distance from the front tip of the front wheel to the CL of the of the front wheel 1'-6"
Gene
drusselmeyer
Master Member
Thanks.
Carson Dyle
Sr Member
See Gene, we're not ignoring you. We just get busy sometimes.
DarkKnight
Sr Member
any more?
Carson Dyle
Sr Member
I don't know about this particular Spinner project, but Randy Cooper is also working on a studio scale Spinner...
http://randycoopermodels.com/
Our very own GKvfx recently provided Randy with a veritable treasure trove of previously unreleased images and blueprints. Having seen the reference in question I can assure you Randy has all the images/ blueprints he needs to knock this one out of the park.
Blade Runner fans have waited a long time for a model worthy of this particular subject. Here's hoping the finished kit will deliver the goods.
http://randycoopermodels.com/
Our very own GKvfx recently provided Randy with a veritable treasure trove of previously unreleased images and blueprints. Having seen the reference in question I can assure you Randy has all the images/ blueprints he needs to knock this one out of the park.
Blade Runner fans have waited a long time for a model worthy of this particular subject. Here's hoping the finished kit will deliver the goods.
darth_myeek
Sr Member
This would be amazing.
Randy is the F&*^$!#^&@ing man.
