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spcglider March 7th, 2006 08:51 AM

Gordon's viper helmet design
 
Okay,

Just to put a little pressure on myself, I decided to start this thread. I started making sketches of my own viper helmet design... as per discussion in another thread.

The justification of the side view and the front view and the top view of my design is really difficult on paper. I know it will work in 3 dimensions, but my drawing skills are atrophied at best from dis-use.

Once I get a decent set of drawings, I'll post them. maybe I'll even do a quickie sculpt over a GI Joe head to show the concept in 3-D with jpegs.

-Gordon :salute:

ernie90125 March 7th, 2006 09:09 AM

Cool.........I know a TOS Season 2 Helmet design that was never seen in the show was sold by Profiles in History a while ago. Are you using this for reference, or is it 100% your own ?

spcglider March 7th, 2006 09:22 AM

That was probably the "Daggit Squadron" helmet. Also used at the Battle Of Galactica tram attraction.

I'm actually in the middle of refurbishing that for its owner right now (Peter Noble). Its a nice piece. Built on top of a Simpson motocross helmet.

But no, that's not what I'm basing it on.

My thought is just to streamline and update the original helmet design. Its a great design and i don't know why anyone would want to mess with it too much.

But the geometry of the thing is actually much more complex than one would think. That's why I'm having a little trouble with the justification of some of the lines on my re-worked design.

-Gordon

peter noble March 7th, 2006 10:32 AM

Wow, 3D now?

This is going to be very interesting!

Best,

Peter

spcglider March 7th, 2006 10:37 AM

Its just a quick way of portraying the geometry. not a finished model.

-G

peter noble March 7th, 2006 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spcglider
Its just a quick way of portraying the geometry. not a finished model.

-G

Yep, I understood, a sort of 3D sketch.

P

Darrell Lawrence March 7th, 2006 11:32 AM

Where be da pics??? :D

BTW, the Daggit helmets were used in G-80 once or twice, for those not knowing.

BlueSquad2001 March 7th, 2006 02:04 PM

Go Gordon GO!!!! :D
If you like, I can sculpt a pilot figure for you! :salute:

spcglider March 7th, 2006 03:02 PM

hey hey hey... calm down folks.

I'm on the job, but i just posted this thread TODAY. I haven't been able to plop my arse down in front of the boob toob and get all zen to the musical stylings of American Idol. That's where I do my best work! (I can ignore those stupid kids and concentrate!)

I'll get some better drawings done up and post them by mid next week.

-G

dilbertman March 7th, 2006 07:03 PM

Hey G

You done yet?

Jim

KamikazeAthena March 7th, 2006 09:18 PM

Done yet?



How about now?



Now?



Now???

:D

Darrell Lawrence March 7th, 2006 10:26 PM

...are we there yet? :D

spcglider March 8th, 2006 08:09 AM

Okay smarty-pants!

Keep it up and I'm gonna turn this thread around and head for home! You kids settle down back there and read your funny books.

Michael, I hope you appreciate me taking the heat off of you like this. Get them kits shipped quickly...it won't last for long.

-Gordon

BlueSquad2001 March 8th, 2006 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spcglider
Okay smarty-pants!

Keep it up and I'm gonna turn this thread around and head for home! You kids settle down back there and read your funny books.

Michael, I hope you appreciate me taking the heat off of you like this. Get them kits shipped quickly...it won't last for long.

-Gordon

Thanks Gordon!!! :rotf:

spcglider March 10th, 2006 07:13 AM

I worked on it a little last night. The side view is pretty groovy. I'm maintaining all the same visual cues as the original helmet but trying to update the overall lines just a bit.

Its not like I'm creating this thing from whole cloth... its definitely a variation on a theme. The same helmet, but made to look "faster" and more sleek.

-G :salute: :) :LOL: :D :rolleyes: ;)

peter noble March 16th, 2006 05:49 AM

Bump! ;)

KamikazeAthena March 16th, 2006 08:06 AM

I can't wait to see this!

Anyone know a source for the old style helmet? That guy does not seem to be on ebay anymore.

spcglider March 17th, 2006 07:15 AM

Just so you all know, my drawings are done. I just haven't had time to scan them.

tease tease tease.

-Gordon

BlueSquad2001 March 17th, 2006 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spcglider
Just so you all know, my drawings are done. I just haven't had time to scan them.

tease tease tease.

-Gordon

Gordon....give me a ring. :salute:

peter noble March 17th, 2006 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spcglider
Just so you all know, my drawings are done. I just haven't had time to scan them.

tease tease tease.

-Gordon

Why I oughta... ;)

spcglider March 17th, 2006 01:26 PM

But seriously... like I said, I'm not radically redefining the helmet. All the familiar elements are there and are reflected in this design. It's just streamlined a little. The helmet from the Desanto designs is far more wildly modified than mine.

In fact, one might callmy redesign rather podantic. I'll get it up on Monday if possible.

-G

Darrell Lawrence March 17th, 2006 02:21 PM

Are we there yet?

BlueSquad2001 March 17th, 2006 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrior
Are we there yet?

ARE WE THERE YET??? :rotf:

jewels March 17th, 2006 08:56 PM

updated helmets, oh, will be watching this thread.:D

dilbertman March 17th, 2006 09:49 PM

If we are not nice the Gordon he may not want to play with us anymore. Looking forward to your post next week.

Jim :cool:

KamikazeAthena March 17th, 2006 10:00 PM

Awww! Come on! Gordon knows we love him. You only tease the ones you like!

Speaking of which.......... (I wont say it)

But I will say that I am very much looking forward to seeing more of Gordon's work.

You rock, dude!

spcglider March 20th, 2006 06:38 AM

okay, sorry about this, but I'm buried this week. I won't be getting that thing scanned. I have a HUGE project to get out the door to Atlanta by Friday evening and we're not half way there. Sorry...you'll have to be a bit more patient.

-G

peter noble March 27th, 2006 11:20 AM

Bump! ;)

Darrell Lawrence March 27th, 2006 11:41 AM

...are we there yet? :P:

spcglider March 27th, 2006 12:34 PM

Yes, we ARE there.

Tell me how to post this image.

-G


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