Does anyone have any hints, tips or links that might help with how to model an explosion?
Thanks peeps.
Modelling explosions.
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Re: Modelling explosions.
Well I seen a very cool yet highly dangerous looking effect on YT....
Is that what you mean?

Is that what you mean?
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Re: Modelling explosions.
LOL.
I went and found this very one myself about 10 minutes ago. Looks REALLY good.
I think this is the method I will try, just scale it down to 1/72.
thanks Andy.
I went and found this very one myself about 10 minutes ago. Looks REALLY good.
I think this is the method I will try, just scale it down to 1/72.
thanks Andy.
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Re: Modelling explosions.
No probs Ian, I think it may be the ONLY video for what a model builder may require.
Just maybe use some Super Bright LEDs or quite a few LEDs per explosion, you haven't got to worry about the heat generated then.. It may save you having a
Good luck mate.

Just maybe use some Super Bright LEDs or quite a few LEDs per explosion, you haven't got to worry about the heat generated then.. It may save you having a
Good luck mate.
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Re: Modelling explosions.
Panzerman bill just finished a forced perspective dio with an explosion that looked pretty good if you wanted to check it out.
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Re: Modelling explosions.
Look on this page!
http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forum ... ?p=5366963
And tell me if that's what you want to do?
I think it's made with expending foam! Messy! But effective! I think!
Norm.
http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forum ... ?p=5366963
And tell me if that's what you want to do?
I think it's made with expending foam! Messy! But effective! I think!
Norm.
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Re: Modelling explosions.
I've also been trying to find some guidance on how to make an explosion for a diorama. I found this on one of the Japanese ( Plamo ) videos. It's the nearest I've found. I asked a modeler ( sometime last year ) on how he accomplished his effects. Needless to say....I was told to go pound sand and figure it out myself. Well...safe to say I never asked him again...LOL
There was another young brother on Scale Model Addict that had a video on blast effects but for the life of me, I can't find it. Sorry
Look around the 6:29 video marker in the clip...that's where he shows an how he made an explosion in water. Pretty neat.
[youtube]r9QDX8KFCK4[/youtube]
Hope this helps brother.
There was another young brother on Scale Model Addict that had a video on blast effects but for the life of me, I can't find it. Sorry
Look around the 6:29 video marker in the clip...that's where he shows an how he made an explosion in water. Pretty neat.
[youtube]r9QDX8KFCK4[/youtube]
Hope this helps brother.
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Re: Modelling explosions.
I hate people like that no need for it at all.Reddragon62 wrote:I've also been trying to find some guidance on how to make an explosion for a diorama. I found this on one of the Japanese ( Plamo ) videos. It's the nearest I've found. I asked a modeler ( sometime last year ) on how he accomplished his effects. Needless to say....I was told to go pound sand and figure it out myself. Well...safe to say I never asked him again...LOL
There was another young brother on Scale Model Addict that had a video on blast effects but for the life of me, I can't find it. Sorry
Look around the 6:29 video marker in the clip...that's where he shows an how he made an explosion in water. Pretty neat.
[youtube]r9QDX8KFCK4[/youtube]
Hope this helps brother.
They do look awesome when done well
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Re: Modelling explosions.
Sound a bit like he is saying 'It's my secret and I'm keeping it, I don't wan't anyone else to be as good as me'Reddragon62 wrote:I asked a modeler ( sometime last year ) on how he accomplished his effects. Needless to say....I was told to go pound sand and figure it out myself. Well...safe to say I never asked him again...LOL
I guess he doen't want any friends either.
Thanks fir the tips guys.
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Re: Modelling explosions.
If you want to check on some explosions effects and some how to guides check SCALERAMA YT channel.
They have instructions for some ideas regarding dust clouds, water effects and some others as well, example:
[youtube]3NRpMGMjRJU[/youtube]
Basically they shape the core of explosion with some plastic or paper elements and then build the effects over with some liquids, polys or something else.
Worth checking for sure.
Regards,
Radek
They have instructions for some ideas regarding dust clouds, water effects and some others as well, example:
[youtube]3NRpMGMjRJU[/youtube]
Basically they shape the core of explosion with some plastic or paper elements and then build the effects over with some liquids, polys or something else.
Worth checking for sure.
Regards,
Radek
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Re: Modelling explosions.
i had seent he cottom wool and LED trick before but those other links are awesome. 
Stand aside caffine, this is a job for alcohol.





