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In a message dated 10/19/2005 11:41:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> germ@germy.co.uk writes:
Was just going to produce a paper model borg cube. What would be a good
playing size for FT? I know someone will look up how big it is meant to be
(probably a foot square or something!) But what works for you on the gaming
table?
Actually, I made 2 Borg Cubes from foam measuring 9 iches squared, and of
course there are 3 cube versions in the Borg realm, small medium and large,
the large being 9 iches squared in my buildings. The medium being 6 iches
squared adn the small 3 iches squared.. Work pretty well in the table games..
Vince
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one made a few years back that was 3 or 4 inches square that I always thought
would be about right for FT.......Don't know if it's still available or not.
Don
The 25mm scale resin cargo crates from GZG could easily be bashed into Borg
Cubes I'd wager.
> On 10/19/05, Don M <dmaddox1@hot.rr.com> wrote:
You know, think you have something there, add a few bits.....
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> You know, think you have something there, add a few bits.....
I guess I haven't seen the current line of 'accessories', so I'm not sure how
much surface detail there is. However, I don't think there's NEAR the amount
you see on Borg tech.
And, after all, a Borg Cube is... wait for it... a Cube. Simple square
cardstock box does the shape. It's JUST the kind of thing Germy's designs
are good for: fiddly surface detail, and that's what Borg-o's are, all
detail.
Now, if Germy would also consider spagetti-detailed orange-slice-peels
that would roll and assemble into a sphere...
Just a thought.
Oh, there is a Cube in the latest Furuta set, but I haven't opened mine to see
how big. The models have been 'shrinking'.
The_Beast
> On 10/19/05, Doug Evans <devans@nebraska.edu> wrote:
> I guess I haven't seen the current line of 'accessories', so I'm not
No, there isn't, hence Don's suggestion about adding bits.
> No, there isn't, hence Don's suggestion about adding bits.
Bits? The cube is COVERED in detail, so I guess I don't understand what you're
trying to say. Oh, are you suggesting that Don was talking sarcasm? Sarcasm
can be lost on me.
The_Beast
Actually I meant add a lattice grid using that plastic from needle point with
a few pieces of plastic card....etc. etc.
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> On 10/19/05, Doug Evans <devans@nebraska.edu> wrote:
> Bits? The cube is COVERED in detail,
Ummm..... I'm fully aware of what a Borg Cube looks like, thanks. So maybe
more than a "few" bits....
so I guess I don't understand what
> you're trying to say. Oh, are you suggesting that Don was talking
Not sarcasm, just understatement.
Might work, with the right splotchy, 'scratchy' paint job; the detail on the
cubes is very irregular and fiddly, but the regularity of the plastic grid can
be broken up...
I'm reminded of our old wiring panels with the covers removed.
The_Beast
Don on 10/19/2005 02:30:17 PM:
> Actually I meant add a lattice grid using that
I was also thinging of old model kit sprues for that "pipework" look....
> On 10/19/05, Doug Evans <devans@nebraska.edu> wrote:
Ultimate Cheap Method: all at Walmart 4 inch cube foam
(for plastic flowers) about .50 cents,Some art/, one or two
of the needle point lattices (depending on the size) can of aluminum spray
paint.
Glue poster board to cube, then lattice to board (can cut other pieces of
lattice on top of first to create depth), a dive into your junk box for other
squares piping etc.,spary paint aluminum then dry brush black.........Ready to
Assimilate the galaxy at bargain basement prices........) about $3.00.......
Resistance Is Futile.........)
> >Now, if Germy would also consider spagetti-detailed
Ones that you can print on banner paper for, say, meter-long triangle
segments... <grin>
> On 10/19/05, Laserlight <laserlight@quixnet.net> wrote:
And once you're done designing that, you must chop down the mightiest tree in
the forest with.... a HERRING!!!!!!
G'day,
> I was also thinging of old model kit sprues for that "pipework"
look....
Saw this done once in a model shop. Was VERY effective!
Cheers