Launchpad (Lunatics! Series) Staff Pick
- July 20, 2013
- 2,238 Downloads
- 28 Likes
- Blender 2.6x
- Render: Blender Internal
- Creator: ChrisKuhn
- License: CC-BY
Description:
A rigged launchpad, rocket, and "cosmotrain" built for the upcoming web series Lunatics (http://lunatics.tv). I tried to make the rigging as intuitive as I could, but there's a lot of stuff going on. Please note that this was built with certain shots/angles in mind... so some aspects are more detailed/accurate then others. Also, this blend contains the static version of the Soyuz rocket. A rigged version (with separating rocket stages) is available separately).
Don't hesitate to shoot me a message if you have any problems. Otherwise, please enjoy...
-Chris-
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ChrisKuhn
Written July 21, 2013Thanks... just to be clear, Lunatics isn't my site - I just did some models for them. The models are rigged with constraints (mostly of the "Transformation" variety).
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mars0ne
Written July 23, 2013Chris -- This is very cool and awesome. I hope your participation in Lunatics really gives it a boost. It will be a great place to showcase your work. I hope the indiegogo campaign is successful.
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Digitante
Edited July 25, 2013Terrific job! The campaign for the pilot episode is here: http://kck.st/1bPRPwb
I really hope we are able to put these models to their intended use. This model is pretty accurate -- certainly enough for our uses. I was amused to find that some of the official RosCosmos animation models are actually less accurate (one of them actually has the pad rotated 180-degrees off -- I certainly was surprised by that discovery).
We will be adding some textures -- particularly on the rocket itself, although the overall style for "Lunatics!" is going to be a toon-shaded NPR approach.
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BlenderBoy55
Edited August 07, 2013Chris your just one sick monster unleashed on this site. Your work is mind blowing. People like you set the standards and bring quality to this site. Once in a while i check out your profile and i can't believe your giving away some of it for free. This stuff cost $$$hundreds of dollars on other sites and your giving it away like that, terrific job man!
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matthewinglis
Written August 16, 2013Just wondering, for the control panel, are they in order for animating, like should I keyframe them from side to side or are they in random order?
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Sakrecoer
Edited January 06, 2014THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Here is how i used your model :) https://vimeo.com/83261266 in my version it is not exactly intended to fly, at all... :) but i hope you like it!
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Sakrecoer
Edited January 08, 2014blush thank you!! :) Your model helped me improve my blending alot. This project would never been born in the first place if it wasn't for your model! I can now say i am postn00b... but i still have much to learn... :)
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ChrisKuhn
Edited January 10, 2014Don't sell yourself short. My skill set is very narrow - I do complex mechanical models. I wouldn't have the foggiest idea how to create a video like that. In fact, I'd love to see a tutorial from you on how it was done. Again, great work!
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Warren
Written May 13, 2015Hi, thanks so much for this amazing model. I made use of parts of the launchpad, esp the gantries etc., in my short animation, 'Kilimo 2'. The film has been accepted as an Official Selection at the Zanzibar Int'l Film Festival, so I'm pretty excited and I do thank you in the credits, as well as some others, but here's a screenshot, there's 'portrait' in the upper right side of the wall showing the gantries and my dude and his rocket pod. I had a really tight deadline to finish in time to submit, and your generous share really helped. thanks again!
best regards and greetings from Tanzania! Warren
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Assist
Written April 18, 2017Its really awesome. I had fun working on it. https://youtu.be/yD86dxwpkL0
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful Model.
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mikesome13
Written July 11, 2017Awesome! Just one question; How do I get the background to not be black? I set the world colors different, but that didn't work. The answer is probably really simple, but I can't figure it out. EDIT: Nvm, I figured it out.
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RUMBA
Written May 10, 2019Thank you Chris! I really appreciate the work you have done. I'm a fan of everything that has to do with Aerospace, Aeronautics, and Astronomy. As kind of a gift to you. I recently published a book through amazon where I explain what gravity really is. It took 30 years of study to come up with my theory. Its a real game changer in the field of Physics and Astronomy. You can find it in Amason Books as
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These are wonderful models! I visited your site and I really enjoy your concept! I am struggling to make my own space "opera" and am amazed at your set ups for these....Where or how did you rig them may I ask? :) good luck with your endeavor!