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Post by BØRNS on Jun 29, 2008 1:20:32 GMT -5
Ok, I have a 2 for 1 thread for you! I wanted to get a great new Umaga AND a current Triple H (I had the DX Trips, but it's now outdated). So, I bought the WM 24 Series 2 Umaga since it has a a back tatoo, but then I needed Triple H. So, I got the AD pack also... I liked the blue logo'd Umaga more, but AD's scan better, so I did a head-switch. Now, I think I have the best RA Umaga possible.  Now, on to my Real Scale HD Raw Stage. Now, before you tell me "that's not Real Scale" you must not have been to a live show. The stage is MUCH smaller live. I always have made my own stages since Jakks produces very few... and they're so out of scale, it's not even funny  . Here are my "concept" drawings of my stage:  And I got to work on it today. I spent about 2 hours to get to this step in the game...  It's not assembled at all. I layed everything down and took a pic "bird's eye view". The only thing missing is the curved thing on the very top of the stage. I don't know how to construct it... WWE hangs it from the ceiling, and I don't have the luxury of a multi-million dollar technical crew at my command  , but that's fine. I have yet to "decorate" it (obviously), and I'll deifinitely keep you guys posted on my future progress. The neatest thing about the stage is the curved "tower" on the left side of the stage. I made it with a real curve and it resembles the real thing nicely! Once I get the RSR HIAC and finish this stage, it'll look like Monday Night RAW!!! Some pics of the "curved tower":    So, please leave comments about my new pick-up & my Real Scale Stage! (Karma would be appreciated!) |
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Wrigley15
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Post by Wrigley15 on Jun 29, 2008 1:24:56 GMT -5
your right the hd set is smaller in person i like your stage so far its great i made a stage thats not real scale but its not bad
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Post by JCF on Jun 29, 2008 1:30:47 GMT -5
Everything looks good so far. Although I wouldv'e got the RTWM 24 HHH though.
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Post by jsmith99 on Jun 29, 2008 1:33:52 GMT -5
Good start.
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Post by The-Rock on Jun 29, 2008 1:37:32 GMT -5
very cool. and yes, the stages are a lot smaller in person...more so than ramp than anything. I remmber I always forget that and then I go to a live show and am like Damn its so close
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Post by Rated-R-Superstar-159 on Jun 29, 2008 1:50:18 GMT -5
Nice pickups, and really nice stage you've got going there so far. I can't wait to see the finished project!
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Post by aznelite on Jun 29, 2008 1:50:49 GMT -5
can't wait to see the results
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Post by BØRNS on Jun 29, 2008 2:25:25 GMT -5
very cool. and yes, the stages are a lot smaller in person...more so than ramp than anything. I remmber I always forget that and then I go to a live show and am like Damn its so close I know what you mean! The ramp is at such a high angle, and almost looks like a toy... Hopefully I'm be done by about Friday next week, but I won't be 100% done until I buy a RSR HIAC (all I have is the RSR V1, and the ring posts are bent to 5h!t) |
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Post by skribbel24 on Jun 29, 2008 2:29:21 GMT -5
Nice work man, I can't wait to see how the finished product turns out.
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Post by John™ on Jun 29, 2008 3:10:40 GMT -5
i would make the stage big enough to fit a khali
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Post by BØRNS on Jun 29, 2008 4:01:36 GMT -5
i would make the stage big enough to fit a khali It is...  |
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Post by Legends Collector on Jun 29, 2008 5:26:14 GMT -5
Nice pick-up and looks like you're off to a good start with the stage. Good luck with it.
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Post by Ryan on Jun 29, 2008 5:32:43 GMT -5
Nice start to the stage. I cant wait to see it finished. Also, Umaga is a great pick-up. Congrats.
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Post by v/\v on Jun 29, 2008 6:07:35 GMT -5
That's really cool man, i picked up that Umaga yesterday, twice infact one for loose one for moc and it is an awesome figure. Nice work on the stage so far, keep it up looks great.
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Post by chokeslamcena on Jun 29, 2008 7:30:59 GMT -5
Just to note, in this post im not trying to be a total prick, just informative  No offence dude, but your stage is way out of proportion, almost Jakks-like.  Your screen in particular is tiny:  The real stage, whilst it may appear smaller in person (i don't know, I've never seen it in person) is still a huge set. I mean, its probably not as big as the old RAW stage, but then again, it doesn't look as good either  Anyway, I wish you the best of luck in making the stage, but i really think that if you're going to go for a 'real scale' stage then you should re-do the proportions on the stage as it will look a lot better. There is actually a member here called Regal101 who makes some fantastic titantrons. He did my RAW HD Stage and I think its awesome (except it took like, 2 hours to put it together  )  I don't know if he still makes them or not (he does them on a machine, so i reckon he'd whip one up for you if you asked nicely) but i dont think you'd pay any more than $100 shipped for it (cost me about €50, but you'd have ot pay for postage to the US ), and it is an awesome structure, its about as Real Scale as it'll ever get, it comes flat packed so you can take it all apart and aside from the cylinder thing, its pretty simple to put together. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying don't make your own, but I just think that at the least you should re-examine your scale issues with it Still looks like it can be nice work though Umaga is pretty cool. I wish they'd stop using that torso on him though. Doesn't resemble him at all and looks too big for his crotch mould  Other than that its an awesome figure though Tattoos are awesome and so is the tights design. Congrats |
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 29, 2008 7:52:53 GMT -5
Nice stuff there mate and I know what you are saying about proportions but you have to fix a few things: -The main tron is about 3 times the height of the small trons below it in height -The bottom screens need to extend the full width of the large tron. I know this because I looked closely at proportions to make my HD stage. Perspective can be deceiving and I think you have been slightly deceived. Also I would have thought you would be keen to try your own stage. |
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