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| Author: | vidmouse [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
Just wanted to share what I had so far. Been working on this awhile... The throne room. Lot of stuff made from cardboard   Working elevator and 1st sub-level: B.A.T. lab  2nd sub-level: shooting range/armory (no guns yet)  2nd sub-level: arcade R&R w/ a "Cobra Command" arcade cab  2nd sub-level: stockade  3rd sub-level: motor pool  Front with Joe commando team scaling the walls  "Cobra Head" entrance  Lookout perches with missile defense  Street-level w/ Recruitment posters  Overall look: 
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| Author: | lordnestor [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
WOW vid, you are doing some really great stuff! What city are you in, in MI? I'm over here in St. Clair Shores, just moved in, from Ferndale. We should hang out some time. I haven't seen many customizers on here from MI. |
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| Author: | lordnestor [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
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| Author: | Shakka85 [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
Looks pretty cool! What is the setting supposed to be, Cobra Island? -Todd |
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| Author: | vidmouse [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
I'm on the other side of the state, Benton Harbor area. The setting for the Cobra Base is kinda undecided... I'm kinda particular to the desert base they had in "Revenge of Cobra". But then again, the whole TerrorDrome thing had its merits too... I like the shots from the Season 2 opener. |
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| Author: | DanOfTheDead [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
The first few shots of the throne room with the natural light coming in look so cinematic and wonderful! Very nice job on this setup! |
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| Author: | Silent Master [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
Nice i like it Where are you at near Benton Harbor Vid. My family lives around Hartford. |
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| Author: | vidmouse [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
I sent you a PM, SM. Here's another shot of the "interior" showing how it all fits together:  I'm curious to know what you guys think of the elevator (which was tricky to pull off) and the Cobra Head painting, which I pretty much painted freehand. Thanks for all the comments so far |
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| Author: | Spin Doctor [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
Really digging how this is coming along. I love any playset that's both functional and aesthetically cool (not easy to pull off) and yours has a distinctive old-school Kenner Death Star feel to it but at a scale that just floors me. Really ambitious and really well done. |
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| Author: | singlewhitejoe [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
 WOW! A thousand times over. I really need to get my digcam to work! Everyone here has inspired a lot of great ideas, & I have so much stuff to use. |
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| Author: | Tanstoys [ Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
really nice, you did great. I like it when you see the complete base. Elevator is a great plus as well. Top floor is my favorite though |
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| Author: | lordnestor [ Sat Jun 26, 2010 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
How sturdy is the elevator? Stays put, and slides up/down well? Did you consider dowel rods. And last does it move by hand or have a crank or simalar mechanism? |
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| Author: | Pugsley [ Sat Jun 26, 2010 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
Shakka85 wrote: Looks pretty cool! What is the setting supposed to be, Cobra Island? -Todd OOH! I know where it is! It's in Springfield! Looks great, 'cept for the ROC Neo Vipers. You should replace 'em with blue shirts.  
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| Author: | vidmouse [ Sun Jun 27, 2010 5:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cobra Base WIP by Vidmouse (pic heavy) |
lordnestor wrote: How sturdy is the elevator? Stays put, and slides up/down well? Did you consider dowel rods. And last does it move by hand or have a crank or simalar mechanism? It's sturdy enough for light play. My 7 and 5-yr old kids have played and not broken it yet. (and if it does break, it's easy to repair). It does stay put b/c of the friction/tension between the yarn and the holes in the elevator. It slides easily though. I move it by hand... no need to get elaborate with crank/pulley system for now. Maybe I can shoot a YouTube of it later to demo... |
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