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Jump Pack
« on: Apr 28, 2016, 04:24 PM »
Greetings vod'e. This is for my wife, so I went with a jump pack vs a jet pack in order to reduce size and weight. I tried to keep it simple, but still unique. Please let me know if I need to swarzy it up some more. Thanks!



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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2016, 05:50 PM »
Greeting vod :D

Like how simple the pack is. nice colors and shapes. but for the wings it's a new one for me  ;D don't know if I like them or what :D The are beautifully made. but have to see it on the kit :D its just so new to me ^^ you have pictures of your wife wearing it on the kit :D you made me curious.

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2016, 05:54 PM »
The wings aren't so Star Warsy. Everything else looks great though!

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2016, 07:37 PM »
the wings scream steampunk.

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2016, 10:29 PM »
Thanks for the feedback. The wings were my biggest concern, yet my and her favorite part. Trying to do something different. I knew it would be hard to fit in, but had to give it a go anyway. She'll be kitting up this weekend to finalize fitting and placement, so I'll post a shot of the jump pack combined with everything else for bit more perspective.

The wings aren't so Star Warsy. Everything else looks great though!

Would making the wings metallic looking help? Or it is the wing design in general?

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2016, 12:54 AM »
I think its the wing design in general, an the steampunk vibe is true ^^ but still the pack could work for like a steampunk/angel crossover not even sure what the App team would say about these wings. 

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2016, 01:39 AM »
Yeah it's the wings in general. They don't fit the aesthetic so they look tacked on and like they don't belong. I'd be very surprised to see something like that appear in Star Wars, you know?

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2016, 08:10 AM »
My thought process behind the wings was based on the griffin form of The Daughter, representing a balance to the violent and merciless nature she has to adopt during battle. They act a sort of a talisman to keep her from giving in completely to the bloodlust and maintaining love and compassion for her family. It makes sense in my head, but that doesn't always translate to the real world...  :laugh:


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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2016, 11:18 AM »
now I see were you got the idea from. still don't get the same connection with is as you I think. sorry vod (A)

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2016, 04:49 PM »
Ok, so instead of fighting the power, I made some adjustments. I tried to keep the wing asthetic, yet make them functional. So it still looks kind of wingy, but is also very splody. Thoughts?




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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2016, 04:51 PM »
I think that's a fantastic compromise. It still evokes wings, but it's much truer to the Star Wars design aesthetic.

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2016, 04:53 PM »
Nailed it! really dig this design  8) its says wing but not to wingie :D great job vod! 

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2016, 07:25 PM »
Awesome to hear! I appreciate everyone's input.

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2016, 07:38 PM »
ooh you clever vod, fantastic stuff.

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2016, 11:52 PM »
Sick!  I love it!

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2016, 01:29 PM »
That is seriously cool.  Nice job vod!  8)

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« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2016, 03:23 PM »
I really like what you have done here, nice job!

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #17 on: May 12, 2016, 10:29 AM »
Ok, so instead of fighting the power, I made some adjustments. I tried to keep the wing asthetic, yet make them functional. So it still looks kind of wingy, but is also very splody. Thoughts?





Looks awesome! A great compromise.

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Re: Jump Pack
« Reply #18 on: May 12, 2016, 04:24 PM »
I really appreciate everyone's support! I am quite happy with how it came out, as is the lady-friend.

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