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Wow this is going to be awesome when complete!

The only thing I can suggest is about the toes, the ones on the side of the foot seem like they should be angled out a bit

Thanks for all the comments.

Here's the latest update, as the Hellstrike Cannon arm is now nearly finished. I still have some detail to add, but I think it's pretty much there. I'll probably add a banner to hang off the end of the barrels, but am still trying to figure out whether or not to add some type of ammo hopper off the bottom of the main assembly.





As usualy, comments and suggestions are welcomed.

Awesome!

Love the bits use with solid woodwork underneath - very creative!

Looks cool! I still feel it's a bit thin, but that may just be me. I'd consider adding both an ammo hopper (would make it look a lot more finished) and some kind of iron banding around the front two barrels, tying them together.

The angle of the arm is probably becasue of the torso width?

I second CommisarKhaine...

Some sort of box, and visible ammo feed(preferably double) would be übercool!

Azmo

Thanks guys:

@xv-89 crisis - I didn't even think to spread the toes out until you mentioned it. Now I'm kicking myself for pinning and priming everything.

@CommissarKhaine and Azmodai - The crazy angle is definitely due to the torso issue. Hopefully the chainfist arm fits a bit more smoothly. In regards to the ammo box, I'm thinking of doing dual banana clip magazines, similar to an AK-47...possibly with the middle exposed to show the shells.

Sweet! Looking forward to more!

@CommissarKhaine and Azmodai - The crazy angle is definitely due to the torso issue. Hopefully the chainfist arm fits a bit more smoothly. In regards to the ammo box, I'm thinking of doing dual banana clip magazines, similar to an AK-47...possibly with the middle exposed to show the shells.

Extra style points if you pull that off! And if you do, make a tutorial .

How many unopen box did you have???

I have an 80% completed Chaos army and a 50% completed IG army, so the majority of the bitz came from various conversions I've already done.

In terms of unopened kits that have gone into the Banelord, that I already had, they were:

- Chaos Land Raider
- Basilisk
- 2 Rhinos
- Leman Russ (from the IG Battleforce)

The kits I bought new were:

- Defiler
- Drop Pod
- Land Speeder
- Basilisk (just for the cannon, I'll probably convert the chassis to a Salamander)
- Whirlwind

So creating the banana clip style ammo boxes was much easier than I expected. I just cut out the shapes in plasticard, and used rod to represent the shells, here's a WIP shot to serve as a quick explanation:



Which lead us to the nearly complete Hellstrike cannon arm. I took the advice of adding a band around the barrels and added the WHFB skeleton banner on the bottom. All that's left are some rivets and a couple final details, and I should be able to move onto the Doomfist arm.

This whole project is just mind-blowing.

That's some balls-to-the-walls mind-f*ckery right there.

That sickle magazine is brilliant in it's simplicity, Ratmkith, the chaos star is just some more icing on the cake. Very nice, I'm looking forward to seeing the big guy fully assembled!

AK-style clips is ace!
No one needs to wonder how they work...

Azmo

I feel compasion for that storm trooper.
Becouse he is gonna be the first to feel the wrath of khorne.

Blood for the blood god!
Skulls for the skull throne!

That is soooooo cool. This model just gets better and better.

You hurt JERRY (TM)'s Feelings
that thing is so tiny

view my 40" tall one

Whoah! This model is really shaping up. Can't wait to see the finished monstrosity.

Coolness incarnate having twin linked basilisk cannons!

Unfortunately updates were put on hold due to work, but managed to get a little work done on the Banelord this evening. The original plan for the havoc launchers was to have them low-key and close to the carapace, but after a test fit I realized the profile was too low and just plain-looking.

So using the tips of the drop pod fins, and more plastirod, we have some hydraulic havoc launchers rising out of the carapace:







The above photos are test fits, so the havoc launchers aren't quite straight. They'll be painted separately and glued during the final assembly.

The next step is to add a large banner in between the two havoc launchers. I'm planning on using the large chaos star icon from the Defiler kit proped up on two poles with the banner hanging below it (and toying with the idea of adding a crucified/eviscerated loyalist space marine hanging as well).

Nice details everywhere. That cannon is awesome.

Looking great!

With all of the model kits going into this your bits box will be HUGE!

This is an amazing project!

The upper body is coming along really well and the arms are great, I love that sickle clip. Just wonderful!

Nice havoc launchers! I think the hydraulic system looks very 'real', making it all the more menacing. It's easy to imagine them rising up from the carapace and launching of a salvo.

That is the hound's nether regions. Awesome stuff, this will be epically good when it's finished.

yeah,
It's looking better and better every time I visit.
Keep going and don't stop when it's built, get some paint on it.

Panic...

Thanks again guys, the doomfist arm is coming along nicely and should be done by the end of the weekend. That leaves the tail (not looking forward to it) and the banners, which should be relatively easy.

I've already begun priming the finished pieces so painting shouldn't be too far off. I've been debating the paint scheme, and while it is Khorne, I think painting it all red doesn't really work. So I'm leaning towards a Red Corsairs look with mostly black for the body, and the armored portions in red.

Sounds good. Something I noticed in earlier pics, that I think you should avoid, is having the legs parallel. It'd look more natural with them facing slightly apart, I think.

I forgot to add this in my previous post, but wanted to get your guy's opinion.

The front deck on top of the carapace, between the havoc launchers where the railing is, looks a little empty. I've been toying with the idea of adding two gunners, one at each corner firing a heavy stubber.



Now the question is:

1. Does the idea of people firing from the top of a rampaging titan look/sound out of place?

2. Would Khorne Bezerkers or Traitor Guard/Blood Pact look more fitting as the crew of a Banelord?

Your help is greatly appreciated.