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@Artsoldier35: It is all a delicate balance The cab roof is about the height of the plain Trukk roll bars - so he sits higher than the plain Trukk (and much higher than his normal position) - all for better fields of fire. However, the angle of the Trukk lowers him, so that he is pretty much in line with the top of the boarding plank on the other side. I also haven't built up (and won't) the Wrecking Ball mount here - as the Wrecking Ball will be going tow Trukk style at the back (see The Good Green's blog if you can't picture it)

@Imperial Monkey: What is it with people not checking in for a while? You guys don't have lives or something do you? Well - you should have plenty of time to get your Fists started - I doubt I'll be able to arrange anything before I fly out to Oz for November - so you have until December at least! On the downside, it does mean Da Dark Angelz and GMS projects will be on hold for a month. On the upside, Da Boss has given me permission to bring Da Dark Angelz - so there may be a battle report or two against my brother's Eldar and Nidz and his friend's Space Wolves...

@CommissarKhaine: Part of my design goal, other than looking awesome, was that it should fit in nicely with Artsoldier35's existing humvee - without looking anything like it There is an awful lot planned for the front - though it may change during implementation. The key challenge is that the hood, representing Armour Plates, is removable - and so the end result needs to look good with and without it. (Of course, Artsoldier35 may choose to leave it on or off depending on which he prefers, rather than necessarily tying it to Armour Plates). The key parts (as I see it) are the following:

1) The engine - I will be extending this upwards, through the hood, hot rod style.
2) Front grille/radiator - Will probably be more square/rectangular than the default (more Truck like?). I will be building up the front of the hood to border it, so that it looks more like a single piece. At this point I'm thinking of using a similar method to Artsoldier35's humvee - using the other boarding plank....
3) Roo/Bull bar - for Reinforced Ram - removable of course

I hadn't considered adding a small symbol to the front (but will now be keeping it in mind - thanks!) Artsoldier35 has requested a "numba plate" - so that will be going on. I had considered a large bull like skull on the front however - possibly using the Warbiker skull front - but it will depend on room mostly. Hmmm... maybe I have just found a use for my Dark Angels angel bits! They would probably fit perfectly as hood ornaments! (And tie in appropriately!)

All excellent ideas. i like the Wrecking ball in back ala The Good green. Tow trukk style is awesome. Now that its been mentioned, the whole tie in to the Humma is working more and more and I will definitely be keeping the extra armor covers for the engine. I didn't realize you had incorporated so many of the Humma designs into your idea but I think it rocks that you did. The build is coming along great and I love your work.

Arakasi wrote:
@CommissarKhaine: Part of my design goal, other than looking awesome, was that it should fit in nicely with Artsoldier35's existing humvee - without looking anything like it There is an awful lot planned for the front - though it may change during implementation. The key challenge is that the hood, representing Armour Plates, is removable - and so the end result needs to look good with and without it. (Of course, Artsoldier35 may choose to leave it on or off depending on which he prefers, rather than necessarily tying it to Armour Plates). The key parts (as I see it) are the following:

1) The engine - I will be extending this upwards, through the hood, hot rod style.
2) Front grille/radiator - Will probably be more square/rectangular than the default (more Truck like?). I will be building up the front of the hood to border it, so that it looks more like a single piece. At this point I'm thinking of using a similar method to Artsoldier35's humvee - using the other boarding plank....
3) Roo/Bull bar - for Reinforced Ram - removable of course

I hadn't considered adding a small symbol to the front (but will now be keeping it in mind - thanks!) Artsoldier35 has requested a "numba plate" - so that will be going on. I had considered a large bull like skull on the front however - possibly using the Warbiker skull front - but it will depend on room mostly. Hmmm... maybe I have just found a use for my Dark Angels angel bits! They would probably fit perfectly as hood ornaments! (And tie in appropriately!)

Interesting; I think this trukk will really show how much a custom job can bring a model to life. West Ork Kustoms!

As for the symbol: the DA bitz really sound like the thing you'd need. You should add an icon, on top of the hood, jaguar style . As for a frontal skull: the ogre bulls kit had a nice skull as well, which is a bit larger then the bike bit. Whether this is beet depends on the rest of the build of course. Nice work, keep it up!



1) Sounds cool

@monkeytroll: Was writing my previous post at the same time you posted yours - so not ignoring you! Hopefully my last post covered most of it, but specifically - yes - the intake will be coming out through a hole in the bonnet (Already started work on - but not in the WIP pic below yet...)

@Artsoldier35: The Humma designs I've used are just the general boxy shape, and now the front grill. Anything else is coincidental. Glad you are liking it - and I'm pretty sure it will only get better from here on in!

@CommissarKhaine: Welcome back! Yes - the Dark Angels Ravenwing Landspeeder statuette looks like it will be perfect. The only downside - I only have one (and I think that's thanks to Lennysmash). I've ordered two more via a bitz site so I have one for the twin... I'm starting to think I won't have room for the horns now though...

Now - what you have actually been waiting for - pics!

WIP Artsoldier35's Trukk (Great Marine Swap)


Decided to start on the front - still lots more to go. Intake (not pictured) is started, hood ornament has been found. And yes - the armour plates are still removable. (Actually, the grill is removable currently too - but that will just be for ease of painting the engine...) Have to work out how the bull bar will attach, with and without the armour plates.

WIP Gitsplitta's Stormboyz Nob (Great Marine Swap)


White added. Not perfect, could use a wash or two - but I think I'll fill in the scratch and chipping detail first.

WIP Arakasi's Stormboyz Nob


Ditto above

Looking good Arakasi! I've been quietly working on yours as well. Mostly done now though still a lot of detail to add. Will post a pic this evening.

Gits

Which means its further along than mine, even though I started first Still - I look forward to seeing it!

The only problem is in order to use the boarding plank, everyone has to clamber over the driver

Other than that, it looks pretty cool. Planning on making some front windows or anything? I can really see a couple of fold down steel framed windows (like the old army jeep windows) on this machine.

The painting on the wingman (is he Maverik or Goose? )is looking cool as well. Nice one

They can clamber from the tray, the top and the front wheel guard. Probably safer too - especially if the driver is armed Of course, that is assuming that he doesn't just ride on the boarding plank - he can hold onto the cab until he's ready to drop! (a bit like Trukk 1 - not that I have any plans for this here...)

I'm thinking of doing a criss crossed beams across the gunner side - give it a real Mad Max look - or at least that's what I tell myself...

Thanks! As always - it'll look better when it's done!

You know Arakasi.... if you put the driver on the correct side of the vehicle... you wouldn't have a problem with da boyz stopin' on da driver to git to da plank!

*grin*

You do know I already have two Trukks with drivers on the other side right? Driver side is determined by which side of the hammock the Big Mek fell out of that morning

In this case, knowing that the gunner would be higher up, I wanted him on the lower side. Also - there isn't that much more space for an Ork to hang out under the gunner. The angle of the boarding plank here keeps it up with gravity too - look grot! no hands!

I stand by my original explanations

I'll send some of those hood ornaments along with your dread (which got its first base coat last night).

Thanks! Am I right in assuming the hood ornament is only available as part of the Ravenwing Bike Squadron?

Looking forward to seeing progress on the Dread!

You are correct sir. I've got 3 spares that are all yours. Need any other DA bits?
Sorry progress slowed, I'm trying to get mass modeling and priming done with the impending snow just around the corner.

Awesome (the 3 spares that are all mine, not the revelation that they are in the Ravenwing Bike Squadron!)

I won't say no to DA bits - but I have no other specific requirements at this time. In fact, I don't actually require (at the moment) your 3 spares. But as I said - I won't say no!

You wait - I'll still be finishing Gitsplitta's Stormboyz Nob when you've finished that Dread! There really is no hurry - take your time.

Arakasi wrote:Which means its further along than mine, even though I started first Still - I look forward to seeing it!

Perhaps, but unlike you I don't seem to be able to work on multiple models at the same time... so I have to stick with my current project until it's completed. No rush for you though... it's just the way I work. I hope you like it. It did present some quandaries when it came to painting, but I think it's working out OK. Sort of like the build actually... things just started falling into place.

Here, Arakasi. Take the backpack ornamentation from the DA sprue and use them on your vehicles, methinks a Dread or Kan squad adorned in a rather OT way would look good!

Like a giant Orkified DA gliff on the front of a dread?

Yeh, much like yours, although I really meant the ones on small podiums, you know, that look like car hood ornaments...OH, that would look good on a couple of trucks!!

I think I know which ones you mean - and yes - I think I will find a use for them in the future

OK, here we go.

Here is my progress on Arakasi's "Bug Boy" nob to date. Basic paint work is looking pretty done (base excepted of course). Have a lot of free-hand detail to add, as well as weathering and damage to the "looted" marine armor. If you look carefully I did add one gouge on the left leg and one on the left shoulder pad. They're OK... not great. Need to get better at this and get some ideas for technique. I know Migs and grey_death have done some fantastic work with chipping and wear on their marines... need to spend some time eyeballing their work for clues. Anybody have any suggestions I'm all ears.

You'll note that the blending on the orkified marine armor is actually better than any of the blending on my actual marines... LOL... typical. Actually I tried a new technique (for me) with the blending and it seems to have worked pretty well, so as with most of these projects... when you push yourself beyond your normal comfort zone... you usually end up learnin' something useful!

Gits

o.0 give me an idea for my grokamorka trukk. That trukk if killer. Art you lucky devil.

@Gitsplitta: Looking great! I *knew* you would be further along than me! Your yellow is amazing - and it looks like you nailed the hazard stripes too. The details you have done are looking awesome as well. I'm currently using the chipping technique in a recent-ish WD (painting the new boar boyz) - but I've see other use/suggest sponging it on. Unfortunately thats probably about the limit of help I can provide until I get last night's WIP pics up (the weathering and damage on the wingz are done - but you won't see a pic before I get "home"). The skin looks dull in comparison - but then, having followed your recent Big Mek - I understand that is just your style (no need to change!) One thing that I used to worry about (that may be an issue in the pic but not IRL) - the green of the Marine armour is very close to the green of the Ork skin. I might lean towards darkening it - but the weathering and damage may provide enough distinction by itself. Your call. Glad you are learning something useful. (I know I am)

@schank23: Glad to help! Lucky for you - you are on my GMS list. I'm conflicted about approaching others because my queue is now eight, but if you wait until my queue comes down, well it may never!

Trukk now has the mount points for the Reinforced Ram and the start of the Hot Rod Engine and intake - enough so that I've made a preliminary cut for it in the bonnet/hood. Its funny - I have known for some time now how I want to detail the bonnet/hood, but I can't make a start on it until all of the other pieces it needs to interact with are complete - and they are all much more play by ear.. I'll try to get a pic up this evening before I continue

@ Git: That bug is starting to look real good. I still like the wings. They definitely make it look like a big insect.

@ Schank: yes, I am lucky. I won't deny it.

Looking forward to the update pics Arakasi.

Arakasi wrote:@Gitsplitta: Looking great! I *knew* you would be further along than me! Your yellow is amazing - and it looks like you nailed the hazard stripes too. The details you have done are looking awesome as well. I'm currently using the chipping technique in a recent-ish WD (painting the new boar boyz) - but I've see other use/suggest sponging it on. Unfortunately thats probably about the limit of help I can provide until I get last night's WIP pics up (the weathering and damage on the wingz are done - but you won't see a pic before I get "home"). The skin looks dull in comparison - but then, having followed your recent Big Mek - I understand that is just your style (no need to change!) One thing that I used to worry about (that may be an issue in the pic but not IRL) - the green of the Marine armour is very close to the green of the Ork skin. I might lean towards darkening it - but the weathering and damage may provide enough distinction by itself. Your call. Glad you are learning something useful. (I know I am)

The figure is actually more vibrant than the photo... when I get done adjusting the contrast and lighting it tends to crank up the colors, so I have to decrease the saturation to compensate. Might have done a little too much in this case. I'm really scratching my head over the skin. I haven't changed my technique for painting ork skin since I started, yet the recent results seem to be generally viewed as unsatisfying... and I have no idea why. The advantage here is that this is YOUR ork, so unlike my Mek it does not need to be consistent with 100 other painted orks. I'll experiment a bit with some subtle highlighting of the skin & see if that makes it pop a bit better. Your right about the skin/plate similarity. I actually did not wash this ork's skin with dilute green like I usually would in order to keep some color separation between the two shades, it's just washed with sepia. I can try darkening the plates... but the blending job just worked so well I'm afraid I'll screw it up if I mess with it. I'll start with some skin highlights & see how that does before I mess with the armor.

I'll see if I can find a sponge or perhaps some packing foam & practice on something non-critical... thanks!

Gotta love the freedom of an Ork army this is brilliant I can't wait to see it finished and painted.

Made some decent progress on your nob tonight Arakasi. Added some subtle highlights to the skin which I think will help to differentiate it from the MW armor pieces. Added Bad Moon decorations to various places, finished the eye, did some random highlighting, etc. Tomorrow I tackle the chipping and weathering... then the base.

Wish me luck... tomorrow could make or break the figure.

Artsoldier35 wrote:@ Schank: yes, I am lucky. I won't deny it.

Actually - that goes for me too - just look what I'm getting in return!

@Santobell: Neither can I, neither can I. Lately I seem to have been somewhat distracted from the main army by Great Marine Swaps... Nice to have you on board!

@Gitsplitta: Cool. Luck - though I'm sure you won't need it, and you can always repaint it

Right - pics from yesterday...

Artsoldier35's GMS Trukk


Gitsplitta's GMS Stormboyz Nob


Arakasi's Stormboyz Nob


Now I must get to bed - been up *way* too late (or is that too early?) working on Artsoldier35's GMS Trukk (after starting on the DA Green on the Stormboyz Nobz). Prepare to be in awe - da Big Mek had some inspiration - once I get up and upload tonight's (this morning's?) pics...

Those weathered and beat up wings are awesome!

Update as promised... First the pics!

Artsoldier35's Trukk - Side Profile - WIP


Artsoldier35's Trukk - Front Profile - WIP


Artsoldier35's Trukk - Front Profile (minus Armour Plates) - WIP


Artsoldier35's Trukk - Front Profile (minus Armour Plates and Reinforced Ram) - WIP


Gitsplitta's Stormboyz Nob


My Stormboyz Nob


Stormboyz are easiest - so I'll start there. Badab black wash on the metal parts on the wingz and we are getting very close to finishing the Rokkit packs - main items left are the pennants and the exhausts, and then probably some minor washes and highlighting for additional weathering. The Nobz themselves have their first coat of DA Green. The end is getting closer - I can almost smell it! Hopefully I can get these guys complete (and Gitsplitta's sent off) before my holiday in Oz...

Trukk. Well, I got a bit carried away and stayed up way too late, but got the bulk of the Reinforced Ram and Engine in place. In a spot of Big Mek inspiration, both have been created/improved with Deffkopta parts I hope you find them as cool as I do!

The Reinforced Ram could probably use some "teeth" (as well as some battle damage - but that's a given) - but otherwise I'm very happy with it. Using the Deffkopta blades as the bars - well I don't know how I came up with it, but it just works! (The benefits of having a real life picture to work from, and lots of bitz.) It slides in and out for easy removal.

You will note from my previous image, the Engine has changed somewhat. Originally I was going to build the entire top myself - and what you originally saw was the start of my oversized intake and the engine piece beneath it. Then I noticed the Deffkopta engine I had laying around (after the Avatar Scorpion) seemed to be the right shape, so put that in instead. I had to cut the bar across the top to slide it in though (I was originally going to build around it). Placing my intake on top looked too oversized - and then I noticed the original intake I had taken off previously - and well it just seemed a perfect fit. It also had the advantage of not needing the hole in the hood to be made wider There is still more detail work to do - the most pressing being filling the area between the engine and the radiator/grille with an oversized fan assembly, probably followed by exhaust work - assuming I can find room for it. Once that's done - I can probably safely make a start on the hood detailing - but it already is really starting to look as I had pictured it in my mind.

Then I only need to finish the cab and the back... and make the twin - which has been upgraded from a maybe to a definitely

Enjoy!

Your work is so amazing and I am stoked that I talked you into this trade. I could never, EVER make a Trukk like this one and I would probably pay upwards of $50+ for it on ebay easy! The fact that I have something you like to trade for it lows my mind. I love the Reinforced Ram and the Deffkopta bitz are perfect much like the ones I used on the trike. They just seem to fit. I did notice the change to the engine and the one you've built is ace. Again you are correct when you say that I could field it in any configuration and it would look cool. All the pics are stunning.