Michael_C opened this issue on Jun 20, 2021 ยท 15 posts
Michael_C posted Sun, 20 June 2021 at 9:03 AM
Back in the mid 1980s I had plastic model of an odd-looking armor suit. It's still available in several variations. My Poser version of the suit will be a complement to my Hover Tank or any sci-fi scene. Here's a toon render early in the development process.
infinity10 posted Mon, 21 June 2021 at 9:39 AM
Looks cool.
Eternal Hobbyist
Michael_C posted Mon, 21 June 2021 at 3:29 PM
The original plastic kit kind of hedged on how the operator fit in the suit with lots of padding hiding his body. More recent kits and kit-bashes speculated on ways arms and legs fit into the suit, but it seems to me, one size fits all for a hard suit wouldn't work very well. I opted for a fairly uncomfortable seated position.
Michael_C posted Tue, 22 June 2021 at 5:51 PM
I modeled the interior to resemble many of the kit models, but made it roomier and tailored it to my approach.
The front part is very different, with displays and controls.
Michael_C posted Wed, 23 June 2021 at 2:09 PM
I've begun rigging the suit, a more complicated job than for my usual models because the different parts interfere with each other. Even the hatch has two motions to open.
The suit shell opens up for relatively easy entry and exit. Each of these actions are performed with a single parameter dial.
Michael_C posted Fri, 25 June 2021 at 8:19 AM
There will be several design variations:
Incidentally, to see the inspirations for this figure search "SAFS kit".
Michael_C posted Sat, 26 June 2021 at 12:12 PM
Partially textured...
Michael_C posted Sat, 03 July 2021 at 3:13 PM
I took a break for a short vacation. Still refining the textures. Here are a few interior views.
Michael_C posted Mon, 05 July 2021 at 2:28 PM
Another texture set.
Michael_C posted Tue, 06 July 2021 at 4:03 PM
Because the arm and leg parts are mostly rigid and some parts interfere with each other some coordinated movement is controlled at the Body level. Body parts not requiring coordination will be controlled at the part level. There are Body level dials that simulate walking and running.
Michael_C posted Thu, 08 July 2021 at 4:11 PM
Serious texturing proceeding.
Michael_C posted Sat, 10 July 2021 at 1:42 PM
The third version of the A.F.S. is a prototype with less external sensing capability. This render shows the scale. It's about 8 and a half feet tall.
bwldrd posted Fri, 16 July 2021 at 6:21 PM Online Now!
Looking good :)
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Michael_C posted Sat, 17 July 2021 at 9:22 AM
Packaging up now.
Michael_C posted Wed, 21 July 2021 at 7:31 AM
