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What should I call this beast? (See name descriptions in thread below)
Python Taipan 2%  2%  [ 1 ]
Python Fer-De-Lance 4%  4%  [ 2 ]
Python Anaconda 15%  15%  [ 8 ]
Python Sea Dragon 13%  13%  [ 7 ]
Python Sea Serpent 11%  11%  [ 6 ]
Python Armada 0%  0%  [ 0 ]
Python Vengeance 9%  9%  [ 5 ]
Python Tyranny 7%  7%  [ 4 ]
Python Rip Tide 0%  0%  [ 0 ]
Python Kraken 19%  19%  [ 10 ]
Python Cthulhu 4%  4%  [ 2 ]
Python Man-O-War 4%  4%  [ 2 ]
OTHER (Please post) 13%  13%  [ 7 ]
Total votes : 54
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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 12:15 am 
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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 11:07 am 
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Hmm... there's something I'm not feeling about the white deck stripes... I can't put my finger on it. Maybe they could be wider or more equally spaced or something. I guess it's too late to start changing them anyhow.

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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:29 pm 
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This is just unbelievable. Python Patrol has always been my favorite sub-team, so your customs always bring a smile to my face. This thing, though, is simply amazing.

My request for next pythonization jbo:

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Where's Badash and his photoshop skills when I need them?

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Hmm... there's something I'm not feeling about the white deck stripes... I can't put my finger on it. Maybe they could be wider or more equally spaced or something. I guess it's too late to start changing them anyhow.


Those lines are actually silver, the pics just arent that great. I made a lot of careful considerations to try to get those right, that is what I came up with. I have found the silver lines are the toughest to get right on larger vehicles. Usually the lines are straight but python pattern is based on a snake so I made them wavy instead of straight. I thought it would look funny if there were these giant straight silver lines across the deck.

Anyway, onto the update. This will probably be my last one for the week. I have to go out of town this weekend. I did get a few more parts done and I did a little repair on the elevator deck.

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Better picture of the flight deck.

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Close up of some of the details.

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One more for good measure.

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Painting the consoles and some small parts. Nothing fancy.

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Crane all done.

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Deck ladder with gold rail all ready to go.

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Repaired tab on the elevator deck. I cut some pieces off of an extra vehicle shell I had and measured and shaped them to fit. I usually do my repairs before I paint a part, these got past me. i might add a little black paint to blend them in better.

Photobucket link for more pics: http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x31/PViper/FLAGG%20WIP/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ16


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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 12:18 pm 
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AWESOME :D

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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Tue May 24, 2011 11:52 pm 
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Finally, I got some more work done and got some pictures taken. I am to the point now where I can count the parts I have left to finish. The bad part is they are labor intensive so it will still take awhile to finish. I pretty much have the main structure of the tower to do and the fuel and tow cars. A lot of masking and meshing involved. Anyway, here are the pics:

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Inner tower walls painted.

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Base coated the second deck and masked it to paint over the black areas. Notice the small console and helm stand? Yeah, those are glued down (by someone else) so I have to work around them. I meant to finish the tower from the bottom up but I got lazy and skipped the meshing on the bottom for now. I will do it last.

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Here is how far I got with the tower base. I did the walls inside and out. I have been thinking about how I will get this thing meshed, there are a lot of details that will complicate the process. After meshing the outside I will paint the bottom black to match the hull.

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I got the large logo decal i was looking for and placed it. I got some smaller ones too and some other decals I will be adding later.

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The second deck and other components finished. The rail wasnt painted yet because it had some cracks which I glued then I set the rail in place so it would dry straight. The purge wheel is a repro.

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A picture of the deck and all the finished parts. I am not painting the helm wheel, I wanted to paint it gold but the plastic is too flexible and it would probably be a flaky mess.

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I painted the radar screen black and masked off part of it to add gold to the lower half. I did this to the radars on the mast too.

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The mast is all finished. All the radars are two colored. The mast cap is a repro.

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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 3:33 am 
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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 9:20 am 
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Python Viper wrote:
I got the large logo decal i was looking for and placed it. I got some smaller ones too and some other decals I will be adding later.

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Holy crap does that look sharp... Your masking work is top notch!

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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 1:54 pm 
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Again. this is just so damn awesome. You've heard of the brittleness over time of gold plastic in toys right? I wonder if gold paint imparts that to what is painted, or if it's a side effect of the gold coloring IN the plastic.

BTW, if what I said made no sense, look up Transmetal Megatron or any number of gold plastic Beast Wars era TFs.

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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 2:27 pm 
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awesome, juuuust awesome.

i take back 56.6% of the things ive said about you.

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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 3:31 pm 
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This thing is turning out crazy cool. Are you going to do any detail stuff for the bridge like on the consoles?

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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2011 3:00 pm 
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Geez, I love this thing! Want one. Can't wait to see the finished product!

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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2011 3:09 pm 
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Really nice looking. If it had a mouth and eyes, it's look like a snake slithering in the water!

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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:04 pm 
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awesome, juuuust awesome.

i take back 56.6% of the things ive said about you.

:monocle: :whistling:

Yeah, slapping some eyes and a mouth on it similar to the Joe side of things would be epic ;)

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PostPosted: Fri May 27, 2011 2:26 pm 
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All I have to say is :wow:


Coolest custom project....EVER!

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 Post subject: Re: Python Patrol FLAGG WIP
PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:27 am 
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There is a new poll attached to this thread. I have absolutely no idea what to call this ship. Cant really call it the Python Flagg. I have a list of names I came up with, some are better than others, some are in there for filler. Read the descriptions below of the name origins and the poll is attached now so pick up to two names and discuss why you like them. If none of the options appeal to you and you have one choose OTHER and let us know what it is and why.

Python Taipan - Taipans are native to Australia, a certain type is thought to be one of the most poisonous snakes in the world.

Python Fer-De-Lance - Costa Rica is thought to be the snake capital of the world and the Fer-De-Lance is the most dangerous and poisonous snake in the country. Fer-De-Lance is also French for 'Spearhead' or 'Iron of the Lance'. Sounds pretty cool too, too bad its French.

Python Anaconda - The Anaconda is the largest snake in the world so it seems like a likely choice. But it doesnt exactly roll off the tongue, the word is a little long - Py-thon An-a-cond-a. Lots of syllables and Anaconda has been used before in Gijoe so it isnt that original, I wanted to check other options.

Python Sea Dragon - Sounds kind of cool, maybe, maybe kiddish. Maybe a filler option, I dunno.

Python Sea Serpent - Pretty cool name maybe, Im not too thrilled with it even though it would be suitable.

Python Armada - Armada of course means 'large fleet of ships' or 'navy' and is also associated with powerful weapons or forces to be reckoned with so it would be fitting with this floating arsenal of naval and aerial firepower.

Python Vengeance - Sounds cool and seems like a name Cobra Commander would pick for his flagship.

Python Tyranny - See above description.

Python Rip Tide - Seems appropriate, but there may be cooler names out there.

Python Kraken - Kraken is of course the mythical sea monster that can be called upon to destroy one's enemies. Seems very fitting for this ship, I sense a strong contender.

Python Cthulhu - According to Wikipedia - Cthulhu is the high priest to the Great Old Ones. It also is one of the central figures of the Lovecraft Mythos. It is often cited for the extreme descriptions given of its hideous appearance, its gargantuan size, and the abject terror that it evokes. Sounds awesome, another contender, too bad no one will be able to pronounce it.

Python Man-O-War - Man-O-Wars were awesome warships back in the 16th - 19th century, they carried over 120 cannons a piece. They sounded pretty formidable. Today we are probably more familiar with the jelly fish type creature with a dangerous and sometimes lethal sting, tentacles up to 50 meters long. It isnt one organism but a varitey of organisms that cohabit-ate as one and rely on each other, much like a carrier and its aerial arsenal. Downside to this name, Hasbro used it on a dinky sub back in 2002 and also these guys: http://img.moonbuggy.org/manowar/

OTHER - Got a good one? I am taking suggestions.

I will check out the results and probably pick from the top two or three options. Maybe do a re-vote with just the favorites.


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