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Post by The Waffle King on Jul 16, 2009 3:16:14 GMT -5
Sephy has tasked me with transforming a standard issue RockBand 2 wireless guitar into a functional prop of Nevan from Devil May Cry 3. I guess I'll start a thread here to catalog my progress so he can actually see if I'm working on it or not.  This is what i start with:  This is what I want to end up with:    I'll add updated posts with my progress. Wish me luck, this is the first time I've ever done something like this. |
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Post by The Waffle King on Jul 16, 2009 3:24:29 GMT -5
First step, the control chip for the buttons was in one of the "wings" of the body. I opened it up and luckily there was enough slack in the wires and some extra bases for the screws to just move it out of the way. Then my friend Mr. Hacksaw took care of those pesky protrusions right quick. Still works just like new and it's structural integrity has been maintained. This is really the only bit of work i have to do that's going to be taking away material. so far, so good.  |
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Post by The Waffle King on Jul 16, 2009 17:27:14 GMT -5
basic plans drawn up to scale. traced guitar for maximum accuracy. some inaccuracies can't be avoided due to immobile electronics inside, but this is the best compromise i can come up with. basic shapes. medium shaded areas can't be permanently covered (controls and switch), but can be hidden. dark shaded areas can't be obstructed at all (strummer, whammy bar, fret buttons)  |
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Post by SqiKy kLeen on Jul 20, 2009 0:45:15 GMT -5
As a man who believes that this could quite possibly be the GREATEST COSPLAY PROP OF ALL TIME, I demand updates!  |
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Post by The Waffle King on Jul 20, 2009 1:23:46 GMT -5
updates shall be posted when the next phase has been reached. *looks at your avatar* FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU........
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Post by The Waffle King on Aug 5, 2009 23:14:18 GMT -5
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Post by The Waffle King on Aug 6, 2009 3:35:24 GMT -5
main top blade is shaping up. unfortuantly when i went to buy more foam stuff, the "new and improved" it by making it thinner and less sturdy. so its a tad wobbly right now, but i'll find a way to reinforce it.  |
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Post by wondersaiyan on Aug 6, 2009 11:30:56 GMT -5
Awesomes! Oh, and waffle feet.... ;D |
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Post by The Waffle King on Aug 6, 2009 23:08:19 GMT -5
the two main blades are essentially finished. added some final details as well   |
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Post by The Waffle King on Aug 7, 2009 2:54:31 GMT -5
woo for more progress! working my ass off on this thing, but its worth it for the epic awesomes. this time you get an action shot for a better sense of scale.  |
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Post by ZaCloud on Aug 7, 2009 11:12:59 GMT -5
ACTIOOOOOOONNNNNN SHOT!!! Awesoooooome! It's coming along hella-cool! \m/.  .\m/ Nice lighting for the shot, btw. And you've even got a fan in the bg!  |
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Post by Sephiroth X on Aug 7, 2009 16:06:15 GMT -5
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Post by The Waffle King on Aug 7, 2009 16:40:09 GMT -5
i've been trying to work through getting the neck extended without adding a bunch of weight, otherwise the guitar would want to lean in the wrong direction. i was thinking of using two wooden dowels as supports and covering it with stuff. i'm just worried about adding too much bulk behind the buttons. since i'll probably be extending the neck, the prongs for the head of the guitar would be rendered useless, so i just never bothered to put the head on it in the first place. i'll just be making my own. also, i fixed the bigness of this thread. |
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Post by The Waffle King on Aug 10, 2009 16:23:49 GMT -5
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Shadow Phoenix
Message Board Ninja
Who the hell do you think I am?
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Post by Shadow Phoenix on Aug 11, 2009 2:04:40 GMT -5
That is. Quite possibly. The sexiest. Functional prop. That I. Think I. Have ever.
Seen.
The end.
I want to play it now...
*shakes fist at Seph X in jealousy*
Also, this post makes me...the current overlord of the forum.
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