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Post by terrance on Jun 6, 2017 15:03:44 GMT
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Post by mikedski on Jun 6, 2017 23:11:47 GMT
I see the faint outline of a Martian in the hatch. Run Ogelsby!
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Post by loyalist on Jun 7, 2017 13:08:19 GMT
Until now I didn't notice that the cylinder has curved bits on the sides of the casting. They don't look like they should be part of a projectile that's slammed into the ground. Any idea what they're supposed to represent?
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Post by Quendil on Jun 7, 2017 13:32:37 GMT
Until now I didn't notice that the cylinder has curved bits on the sides of the casting. They don't look like they should be part of a projectile that's slammed into the ground. Any idea what they're supposed to represent? The lid in two bits I assume. Thats what they look like on mine |
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Post by boxholder on Jun 7, 2017 16:27:21 GMT
They do look like two halves of an outer lid that has been opened. Perhaps an external heat shield for the rear entrance. There seem to be two "hinges" suggested on the rear rim of the main cylinder and there appear to be matching hinge pins molded on the edges of the lid halves.
It looks like they intended for the halves to open and then fall away. This is different from Wells' unscrewing rear end of the projectile, but is easier to produce.
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Post by loyalist on Jun 7, 2017 19:17:29 GMT
So not the lid described by Well's that was unscrewed from within and toppled off. Looks like a design change since the first invasion!
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Post by boxholder on Jun 7, 2017 21:19:47 GMT
Yep--sure looks like it to me.
Maybe intended to open quicker. Instead of slowly unscrewing, just hit a button and they pop open like some missile launchers.
Also, FWIW, Wells' cylinders did not have the side mounted hatch. Only the end of the cylinder provided the opening.
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Post by terrance on Jun 9, 2017 3:23:19 GMT
Until now I didn't notice that the cylinder has curved bits on the sides of the casting. They don't look like they should be part of a projectile that's slammed into the ground. Any idea what they're supposed to represent? The lid in two bits I assume. Thats what they look like on mine Yes. That is my assumption. They look like two leaves of a hatch over the end of the cylinder that either broke away from their hinges or are supposed to drop away. |
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Post by terrance on Jun 10, 2017 20:00:15 GMT
I did some dry brushing with rust on the cylinder then discovered I am out of the ink for the next step. So a short delay while I order more ink. Here is the rust added.  |
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Post by hardlec on Jun 12, 2017 17:12:47 GMT
It seems the second generation of Martian cylinders are much better than the 1894 editions. They look like tough obstacles. I'll have to add one to my Martian Legions.
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Post by terrance on Jul 20, 2017 16:31:33 GMT
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Post by terrance on Jul 20, 2017 16:32:17 GMT
A couple more pics.   |
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Post by Quendil on Jul 20, 2017 18:38:14 GMT
Looks great!
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Post by boxholder on Jul 20, 2017 19:49:57 GMT
Good job on the paint! Very nice effect. It really looks like it was heated and boiled away part of the exterior surface.
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Post by morbius on Jul 20, 2017 22:04:15 GMT
Wow!!!
That is looking so good!
Craig
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