Stumbled across this video and glad I did. You did such a fantastic job with this. Looks absolutely amazing. Really loved the movie too. Interesting techniques of welding the resin pieces together as well as the tip with baking soda and superglue. Very cool. Gonna search for an orinthopter stl file now. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! The place where I got my model, Loot Studios, is linked in the description. They do monthly subscriptions, and you can buy previous months, but I don't know the cost. I believe the Ornithopter model was in the "Sandy Dunes of Lutba (Sci-fi) (Mar/22)" collection. If you find another source for an ornithopter please let me know!
That's a very nice build of a unique model aircraft! It really is amazing what 3D Printing is doing for the hobby! True story: I was nine years old in 1969, and I was at the local Target store looking for a model kit to build. An older gentleman (and by "older," I mean like my age, now) commented to me that in "his day," if you wanted a model plane, you carved it out of solid bass or balsa wood using templates, and what I was doing wasn't "really" model building. Flash forward to a few years ago, and I was in a hobby shop where a demonstration of 3D Printing was being done. A couple of ten year olds were watching it, and I couldn't resist telling them that in "my day," if you wanted to build a model plane, you got yourself an injection molded kit from the shelf . . . . As for me, I'm too young to try carving a traditional solid model, and too old to learn how to write code to make a 3D Printed one. So for now, I'll stick with injection molded kits. Again, good job on your ornithopter! Thanks for posting this.
yeah, I'd be lost if I had to carve anything :) As for 3D printing tho, it is pretty easy. No coding required. Just download an existing 3D file, and its almost drag/drop to make a printer specific file, then hit the print button. It does get a whole lot more complex if you are going to design your own objects to print, but for existing models its dead easy. Even I can do it!
@@StudioDave Ah. Shows what I know. But then again, I have yet to buy a Dremel Tool, and I've been building plastic models since I was six. (Though I do have an airbrush.) That said, I may just have to do a bit more research into getting a 3D Printer. Maybe this old dog can learn a new trick or two, after all . . . .
Oh wow... its awesome you got to see this. Thanks for the models! I look forward to see what you folks come up with every month. I've already been inspired by the current fantasy collection - some figures there that are going to make some nice images for Halloween.
@@StudioDave I’ve never seen a movie that’s “PERFECT”, so I’m always prepared. Granted, the OG STAR WARS TRILOGY may be the closest to that pedigree, but I know those movies have their flaws as well….. 😅
beautiful job Dave .... it needs to look like a dragonfly doesn't it !! She must be quite heavy -good idea to have removable wings . I always thought that if we could build a machine that could fly like a dragonfly ,that would be such an achievement ! I am not a fan of bugs generally , but managed to get one the size of a cigarette to land on the end of my finger , WOW ! Wales UK.
Amazing work, Dave. I know what you mean about the glass canopy options... I've had a few kit cars where I've had to add front door windows by using clear plastic (the sort you would get in some packaging) as the kits don't come with them. I also have a Millennium Falcon with a full clear piece for the front of the cockpit or an option for the frame but no glass. It's frustrating because I hate painting those fiddly bits, but as you say... Photoshop is your friend :)
Thanks Ben! I have not built a lot of models, but what experience I have says glass is a major hassle. I also note that watching BTS videos on how Hollywood VFX are done, they almost always start with "remove the windows", and end with 'add back the reflections in post". If it's good enough for Hollywood, it's good enough for me :)
Crazing on clear plastic parts is a beast to deal with and avoid, if you're not thinking about it. That said, PVA works a treat for avoiding the issues that CA glues will, pretty consistently, cause, due to their inherent chemistry.
Check out a movie called” I worship his shadow” it’s a pre runner to what was to become the sci-go series”lex” lots of bio mechanical examples. Very cool model m’dude!!!
Many things I did like in the latest attempt to put Frank Herbert's work on film. I wish they had stayed true to the weapons. Lasers were not used openly.
I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this but Leonardi Da Vinci designed an ornithopter so it well predates Dune or any 20th century designs. It's doubtful he built and tested one. He was more of a concept guy; he began tons of projects but didn't finish them. Also, any time anyone's tried to copy Nature exactly it sort of blows up in their faces. Every plane I've seen that's tried to beat its wings like an insect has never worked out! There's famous footage of ones of these concept planes (circa 1912-1914?) literally shaking itself to pieces! It's a good thing the inventor didn't try to catapult the thing or fly off a cliff! Some knuckleheads did that with their bikes (driving off cliff) while trying to beat wings strapped to their arms quickly enough to fly!
I suspected DaVinci may have tried this but wasn't sure. I know he came up with some wacky theories about how to achieve flight like this. Thanks for the history lesson.
Really solid build video. I'd love to hear more about your experiences with 3D printed assets from the toy photography perspective. Been considering getting into the whole 3D printer scene, but I've got a lot of concerns about the visual quality when as a photographer I'm inherently going to be right up on the figure.
Heya! When it comes to 3D printing and accessories I feel it comes down to two aspects, how you finish and paint up the model, and how you light it. I have both a filament printer, and a resin printer. By far the best quality from a detail perspective is the resin... the models simply have a lot more detail. However regardless of which method you choose, the models can end up having layer lines. Not all prints have them (and I am not 100% sure why some do and some don't - not experienced enough yet). Most figures also come with a bunch of supports that are required to support the model while it is being printed. There are a variety of ways to clean those up, but how well its done has a huge effect on the quality of the final image. Also depending on how you light the figure can hide any lingering layer lines (also how you orientate the model when you print can mask the lines by making them part of the figures textures... layer lines are a lot more problematic with filament printers) Of course how well you paint them has an effect on the final outcome. I do a fair amount of cleanup in Photoshop on all my images, both 3D printed or store bought toys, and for the 3D ones, most of the photoshop is fixing my poor painting skills. Also, the bigger the print, the better the quality is going to be. Also the higher resolution print the better the quality. If you get all those right the look in front of the camera can be as good as many action figures available on the market - certainly as good as Marvel Legends or the Black Series. I have a couple videos early on in my channels history that cover how I made a couple images with 3D printed models, this is one with Darkwing Duck: th-cam.com/video/jVyFGXVHcxk/w-d-xo.html, the other is the Blade diorama: th-cam.com/video/QMMdLsTDaZk/w-d-xo.html So, get a high resolution (4K or so these days) resin printer, and be diligent with painting and cleanup, and one can have a great deal of success mixing 3D models into ones toy photography. Hope this helps!
It is, actually. Head here: www.loot-studios.com/old-loots-cards If you are looking for the ornithopter specifically, its in this set: www.loot-studios.com/sandy-dunes-of-lutba-old-loot-scifi note: disclaimer: I have no association with Loot Studios - I'm just a customer.
What would make a tonne of difference would be if you used different colours for different materials. There also seems to be little or no attempt at bringing out depth or shadow in the model, I'd try using a variety of washes to highlight the different textures. You could also cut down some plexiglass and add windows to that canopy. Still, it's a fair effort. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Yeah, I debated that. However I build my models to eventually be put in front of a camera with lights etc. that would bring out the depth. And I wasn;t sure if I wanted to make everything different colours or not. Since its easier to add colours in Photoshop than remove them, I decided to go with a simpler paint job and make any adjustments in post.
I don't have a brand preference for brushes. They are mostly just cheap packs of brushes from Walmart or Michaels (craft store). As for paints, I also use whatever I can find. I believe the brown paint I used was Vallejo, and some of the washes were from Citadel. The dry-brushed paint was just cheap craft paint from my local craft store.
I'd post the army men on wires as if they are mid-explosion. Then put a bunch of dust in a pile below them. Then get some sort of blower and blow the dust so it clouds up. Put your camera on fast shutter mode and keep taking shots throughout the blow process. May take a couple tries to get it right. Then take the wires out in Photoshop. You can also throw in dust to make it look like an explosion. I did something similar in my Hulk v Hullkbuster short: th-cam.com/video/gy--MzEzXlw/w-d-xo.html
I wouldn't mind a 6K or 8K printer! I am rocking the Elegoo Saturn for my prints currently. It really does open up a whole new world of creative options.
Great results, Dave! By chance, are you based in Ontario (Canada)? Also, I was wondering about the semantics at play with a helicopter design inspired by a Dragonfly. Instead of "Ornithopter" (rooted in "Ornithology" - the study of birds), shouldn't this vehicle be called an "ENTOMOPTER" (rooted in "Entomology" - the study of insects)? 🤔
Heya. I was born and raised in Ontario, but moved to North Carolina for work. I didn't come up with the name Ornithopter. That came from Frank Herbert (well, he wrote Dune, so I presume he also came up with the name - I just know it from the book). You do make a valid point tho. As a fellow pendant I applaud your questioning the name :)
IIRC the book ornithopters were a bit more bird like, I think Villeneuve chose the dragonfly design for the recent movie because it was one of the designs the production team came up with where he could easily see how to make scenes with it in feel real.
Now your just showing off. A great looking build
You should watch the movie Dune your ornithopther resembles theirs
Dune is a good movie. Can't wait for part 2 to hit theatres this year.
very beautiful....Detailed pattern of the work surface. Very beautiful. I like it.
Stumbled across this video and glad I did. You did such a fantastic job with this. Looks absolutely amazing. Really loved the movie too. Interesting techniques of welding the resin pieces together as well as the tip with baking soda and superglue. Very cool. Gonna search for an orinthopter stl file now. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! The place where I got my model, Loot Studios, is linked in the description. They do monthly subscriptions, and you can buy previous months, but I don't know the cost. I believe the Ornithopter model was in the "Sandy Dunes of Lutba (Sci-fi) (Mar/22)" collection.
If you find another source for an ornithopter please let me know!
That's a very nice build of a unique model aircraft! It really is amazing what 3D Printing is doing for the hobby!
True story: I was nine years old in 1969, and I was at the local Target store looking for a model kit to build. An older gentleman (and by "older," I mean like my age, now) commented to me that in "his day," if you wanted a model plane, you carved it out of solid bass or balsa wood using templates, and what I was doing wasn't "really" model building. Flash forward to a few years ago, and I was in a hobby shop where a demonstration of 3D Printing was being done. A couple of ten year olds were watching it, and I couldn't resist telling them that in "my day," if you wanted to build a model plane, you got yourself an injection molded kit from the shelf . . . .
As for me, I'm too young to try carving a traditional solid model, and too old to learn how to write code to make a 3D Printed one. So for now, I'll stick with injection molded kits.
Again, good job on your ornithopter! Thanks for posting this.
yeah, I'd be lost if I had to carve anything :)
As for 3D printing tho, it is pretty easy. No coding required. Just download an existing 3D file, and its almost drag/drop to make a printer specific file, then hit the print button.
It does get a whole lot more complex if you are going to design your own objects to print, but for existing models its dead easy. Even I can do it!
@@StudioDave Ah. Shows what I know. But then again, I have yet to buy a Dremel Tool, and I've been building plastic models since I was six. (Though I do have an airbrush.) That said, I may just have to do a bit more research into getting a 3D Printer. Maybe this old dog can learn a new trick or two, after all . . . .
Dave,😍 awesome video!! We loved it here at the HQ and we are really glad you enjoyed the Ornitopher. Keep up the good work and the good content 😍
Oh wow... its awesome you got to see this. Thanks for the models! I look forward to see what you folks come up with every month.
I've already been inspired by the current fantasy collection - some figures there that are going to make some nice images for Halloween.
Well done, Keep the videos coming 😎
I just saw the DUNE movie recently! These machines were amongst my favorite moments of the movie! YOU BUILT IT SO GOOD!!! I love it! Great work!
Thanks man! The movie was amazing, wasn't it?
@@StudioDave IT BLEW MY MIND!! I loved it so much! And my dad was able to find the ORIGINAL MOVIE for me as well! Im planning on seeing it soon!
@@gamerkingdom1442 Bit of advice: don't get your hopes up... the original movie has a lot of problems. but, if you are a fan, worth the watch!
@@StudioDave I’ve never seen a movie that’s “PERFECT”, so I’m always prepared. Granted, the OG STAR WARS TRILOGY may be the closest to that pedigree, but I know those movies have their flaws as well….. 😅
Wow this amazing
Adding sand was a good move! Great build overall.
Thanks!
Neat paint job. I like the final result.
Thanks!
Great model and a cool video!
Thanks a lot!
Bro. First time seeing your videos. Awesome work! I love that song you're playing during your video!!
Thanks! I get all my music from TH-cam Studio, so its available for free.
Yours looks better than the official concept, love it
This Thopter turned out awesome. Great work (and one Like to you)
Thank you! :) I appreciate it.
Man it is amazing!!!!
Fantastic work mate, well done!
Thanks!
Oh, man. The fun of building and painting! The green over the black primer looks so nice.
I'd love to see your photos of the final result though.
Thank you. Someday I'll take photos of it - if I do I imagine they'll show up on this channel. Stay tuned.
beautiful job Dave .... it needs to look like a dragonfly doesn't it !! She must be quite heavy -good idea to have removable wings . I always thought that if we could build a machine that could fly like a dragonfly ,that would be such an achievement ! I am not a fan of bugs generally , but managed to get one the size of a cigarette to land on the end of my finger , WOW ! Wales UK.
I'd love to see a real one fly. Makes me wonder how practical they would actually be (I suspect not very, at least on this planet)
Cool video, easy subscription. 👍🏼😎
Thanks!
amazing!
Like the weathering.
Thanks!
Amazing work, Dave. I know what you mean about the glass canopy options... I've had a few kit cars where I've had to add front door windows by using clear plastic (the sort you would get in some packaging) as the kits don't come with them. I also have a Millennium Falcon with a full clear piece for the front of the cockpit or an option for the frame but no glass. It's frustrating because I hate painting those fiddly bits, but as you say... Photoshop is your friend :)
Thanks Ben!
I have not built a lot of models, but what experience I have says glass is a major hassle. I also note that watching BTS videos on how Hollywood VFX are done, they almost always start with "remove the windows", and end with 'add back the reflections in post". If it's good enough for Hollywood, it's good enough for me :)
Crazing on clear plastic parts is a beast to deal with and avoid, if you're not thinking about it. That said, PVA works a treat for avoiding the issues that CA glues will, pretty consistently, cause, due to their inherent chemistry.
This was awsome!
Thank you!
Check out a movie called” I worship his shadow” it’s a pre runner to what was to become the sci-go series”lex” lots of bio mechanical examples. Very cool model m’dude!!!
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check it out.
underrated chanell. thx for the insparation:D
Glad you enjoy it!
Nice model. It could look realy nice with a less uniform paint job
That's really awesome man. I build gunpla mostly, but as soon as I seen Dune I was like, "God I need one of those," lol.
"model lust" is a real thing :)
@@StudioDave it certainly is. Even after maybe 70+ Gunpla, I still find myself excited to see certain things and then hopeful that a model exists.
Many things I did like in the latest attempt to put Frank Herbert's work on film. I wish they had stayed true to the weapons. Lasers were not used openly.
Great video of your process, Dave!
Thanks Pat!
I tried black primer and it is a pain to paint over black primer. I like using grey primer or orange primer if I'm painting something red.
Very cool! Great beard!
Thanks!
I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this but Leonardi Da Vinci designed an ornithopter so it well predates Dune or any 20th century designs.
It's doubtful he built and tested one. He was more of a concept guy; he began tons of projects but didn't finish them. Also, any time anyone's tried to copy Nature exactly it sort of blows up in their faces.
Every plane I've seen that's tried to beat its wings like an insect has never worked out! There's famous footage of ones of these concept planes (circa 1912-1914?) literally shaking itself to pieces! It's a good thing the inventor didn't try to catapult the thing or fly off a cliff! Some knuckleheads did that with their bikes (driving off cliff) while trying to beat wings strapped to their arms quickly enough to fly!
I suspected DaVinci may have tried this but wasn't sure. I know he came up with some wacky theories about how to achieve flight like this. Thanks for the history lesson.
Very nice!
Thanks!
What Did you 3D Printer Did you Use and what Plastic Filament Did you Use?
I used an Elegoo Saturn resin printer with SirayaTech resin
Really solid build video. I'd love to hear more about your experiences with 3D printed assets from the toy photography perspective. Been considering getting into the whole 3D printer scene, but I've got a lot of concerns about the visual quality when as a photographer I'm inherently going to be right up on the figure.
Heya!
When it comes to 3D printing and accessories I feel it comes down to two aspects, how you finish and paint up the model, and how you light it.
I have both a filament printer, and a resin printer. By far the best quality from a detail perspective is the resin... the models simply have a lot more detail. However regardless of which method you choose, the models can end up having layer lines. Not all prints have them (and I am not 100% sure why some do and some don't - not experienced enough yet). Most figures also come with a bunch of supports that are required to support the model while it is being printed. There are a variety of ways to clean those up, but how well its done has a huge effect on the quality of the final image. Also depending on how you light the figure can hide any lingering layer lines (also how you orientate the model when you print can mask the lines by making them part of the figures textures... layer lines are a lot more problematic with filament printers)
Of course how well you paint them has an effect on the final outcome. I do a fair amount of cleanup in Photoshop on all my images, both 3D printed or store bought toys, and for the 3D ones, most of the photoshop is fixing my poor painting skills.
Also, the bigger the print, the better the quality is going to be. Also the higher resolution print the better the quality. If you get all those right the look in front of the camera can be as good as many action figures available on the market - certainly as good as Marvel Legends or the Black Series.
I have a couple videos early on in my channels history that cover how I made a couple images with 3D printed models, this is one with Darkwing Duck: th-cam.com/video/jVyFGXVHcxk/w-d-xo.html, the other is the Blade diorama: th-cam.com/video/QMMdLsTDaZk/w-d-xo.html
So, get a high resolution (4K or so these days) resin printer, and be diligent with painting and cleanup, and one can have a great deal of success mixing 3D models into ones toy photography.
Hope this helps!
Wow. Wow WOW!!
Thank you!
When the music started I thought it was going to be "Beat it"
Nice maybe if you’re ever going to a pond might make for some good shots?
That's an interesting idea. Thanks!
Great job!
What color did you use for the base layer?
I don't exactly recall anymore. I believe some sort of olive drab.
Very cool 😎
Thank you!
Can you please link to the model?
I cant find it
It is from Loot Studios, and part of this bundle: app.lootstudios.com/bundle/sandy-dunes-of-lutba/
This is great. Well done :)
Thank you! I appreciate it :)
No problem. Subscribed too 😁
Very nice.
Thanks!
Is it possible to get "old" loot studio bundles
It is, actually. Head here: www.loot-studios.com/old-loots-cards
If you are looking for the ornithopter specifically, its in this set: www.loot-studios.com/sandy-dunes-of-lutba-old-loot-scifi
note: disclaimer: I have no association with Loot Studios - I'm just a customer.
What would make a tonne of difference would be if you used different colours for different materials. There also seems to be little or no attempt at bringing out depth or shadow in the model, I'd try using a variety of washes to highlight the different textures. You could also cut down some plexiglass and add windows to that canopy. Still, it's a fair effort. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Yeah, I debated that. However I build my models to eventually be put in front of a camera with lights etc. that would bring out the depth. And I wasn;t sure if I wanted to make everything different colours or not. Since its easier to add colours in Photoshop than remove them, I decided to go with a simpler paint job and make any adjustments in post.
Great Job Dave
What Brand of Paint and brushes you use
I don't have a brand preference for brushes. They are mostly just cheap packs of brushes from Walmart or Michaels (craft store).
As for paints, I also use whatever I can find. I believe the brown paint I used was Vallejo, and some of the washes were from Citadel. The dry-brushed paint was just cheap craft paint from my local craft store.
Have you ever had to use a Pyrogravure
To detail any Plastic
Did you psint the Pilot
I did, but nothing special. Basically just game him the same colour scheme as the main model.
I don't Have a Resin Printer .. I have "3D Printer Ender 5 Pro FDM" .. I will look for how to do it on an FDM .. Thank you.. Very Impressive Model..
This model should look good from an FDM. There are not a lot of tiny details, so it should work out OK. Good luck!
Wow, unreal build! Subbing to your channel. I just stumbled across it. Totally outstanding!🖖🏻
Thanks! I appreciate it!
@@StudioDave You're most welcome
How can I make Explosion for Toy Photograpy
I want photograoh Army Men out side But want to something I Can this Put Down
For the Photograph
I'd post the army men on wires as if they are mid-explosion. Then put a bunch of dust in a pile below them. Then get some sort of blower and blow the dust so it clouds up. Put your camera on fast shutter mode and keep taking shots throughout the blow process. May take a couple tries to get it right.
Then take the wires out in Photoshop.
You can also throw in dust to make it look like an explosion. I did something similar in my Hulk v Hullkbuster short: th-cam.com/video/gy--MzEzXlw/w-d-xo.html
If you make a kit, you have a buyer. 😊
Thanks, tho I have no plans for that. The model is available from lootstudios.com
buy a 3d Printer like the Anycubic photon mono 6k or 7k and the world of model making is open to you! :)
I wouldn't mind a 6K or 8K printer! I am rocking the Elegoo Saturn for my prints currently. It really does open up a whole new world of creative options.
Santa is making toys!
I've been mistaken for Santa before.
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Great results, Dave! By chance, are you based in Ontario (Canada)?
Also, I was wondering about the semantics at play with a helicopter design inspired by a Dragonfly. Instead of "Ornithopter" (rooted in "Ornithology" - the study of birds), shouldn't this vehicle be called an "ENTOMOPTER" (rooted in "Entomology" - the study of insects)? 🤔
Heya. I was born and raised in Ontario, but moved to North Carolina for work.
I didn't come up with the name Ornithopter. That came from Frank Herbert (well, he wrote Dune, so I presume he also came up with the name - I just know it from the book). You do make a valid point tho. As a fellow pendant I applaud your questioning the name :)
IIRC the book ornithopters were a bit more bird like, I think Villeneuve chose the dragonfly design for the recent movie because it was one of the designs the production team came up with where he could easily see how to make scenes with it in feel real.
So you built a model of a Ornithopter, thought it was going to be a remote flyable model, that would have been Great....
That would be great! Also requires way more build talent than I currently possess... maybe someday... maybe.
Doesn't look like a 0/1 for 0 mana to me!
... Damn it. No one will get this joke.
Yeah, I certainly didn't get it. However, thanks fro watching!
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