Zeus Weapons Modules

[mangozac]

So for a while now I've been promising some people that I'll complete the set of Zeus weapons modules. Truth be told I made a start on these before I went to Europe in mid-2014, but it's only over the 2014 Christmas break that I got around to finishing them.

Overall I'm pleased - I think I've managed to fit the Zeus aesthetic appropriately. I went for something different with the ball turrets, although I think the barrels may be a little too long - I might shorten them for the production versions...



Here's what they look like fitted to a Zeus Light Cruiser:




I'll make some production moulds and cast up a heap of them soon. Keep an eye out on the for the announcement of when they're available for purchase

[Malika]

Really digging the ball turrets, definitely something different, which is quite nice I think!

By the way, would these parts be compatible with the Battlegroup Helios stuff?

[Fleafa]

Nice work!
Purely a matter of taste, but I'm not a big fan of the tri-barrels. Love the ball-mount.

[horizon]

The bal joint is cool. The barrels way to long. Looks awkward in my humble opinion.

And the weapon modules are interchangeable between Helios, Zeus and BFG imperial vessels.

[RageofAchilles]

It's funny seeing everyones differing opinions Goes to show how difficult it is for sculptors to predict the market.

However for myself and I say this as someone who has never liked the BFG Aesthetic. I really like the modules! I had thought of using ball mounted weapons on ships before but had been uncertain of the outcome. Having seen the tri barrels on the Zeus cruiser , I think they are great. Also don't shorten the barrels , punters can always file them down to nubs if they like

I would be tempted to have some ball mounted cannon pointing downwards from under the hull, ready for planetary bombardment!

Nicely done Zac

[mangozac]

Thanks, I appreciate all of the feedback - especially from you guys!

Malika, yes these are 100% compatible with Battlegroup Helios and BFG.

Fleafa: would you have preferred a different number of barrels?

RageOfAchilles: I can tell exactly why you like these. They have a very utilitarian vibe going on

The barrels were machined from brass rod on a lathe and once parted off it was very difficult to adjust their length (they were shortened from the original length). Despite RageOfAchilles' suggestion I think I will shorten them by a millimetre (at the base, not the tips as there is machined detail there).

It's a bit late now but it probably would have looked better if the balls were larger. Unfortunately I kind of did things backwards and should have made the module to fit the balls...

[horizon]

The fickle nature of modelling that is I guess.

[Seb]

Looking good and I believe I fall into the Utilitarian group of design admiration.

[Commissar-Krad]

Very nice. The ball turrets are awesome.

[Fleafa]

[harkovast]

These things are so popular, people are starting topics about them all over the place.
When I heard round turrets I had a hard time visualising, but now I see them they are really awesome.
It's a really unique, which is what I want from a new design of weapon.

[mangozac]

[harkovast]

They need to learn to be chilled out and play it cool like I do.

[Blindhorizon]

Man those round turrets are freaking cool man, the execution is awesome. I would have never thought of that. As always you inspire me to keep scratch building.

[mangozac]

Cheers Blind! Always makes me feel warm and fuzzy when I hear that I've inspired others