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4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-26 Update Paint test

Foda_Bett — GMT

[b]Let me say this in advance for those just joining this thread. These are not for sale, I will not build you one, I will not cast you one, I will not trade you a casting for a birthday present, etc...[/b]
If something is in this thread you'll have to find it. I suggest you use Ctrl+F on your keyboard.

Well I've decided I need some warhounds to escort my Warlord around the battle field, so after scanning the good old WWW i found some plans.
I decided to start with the main hull because it will be the central "hinge" to the titan. It will need to be strong to hold the arms/wings and it should be hollow to house the batteries I'm going to need to run the lights. I decided on plexiglass for the main body since I have TONS of the stuff lying around after the warlord build, and its strong enough to support the weight.
First step is to cut out four sets of the main hull.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-033F.jpg[/IMG]

Then cut them to the right length.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-034F.jpg[/IMG]

Next sand the edges to be glued.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-035F.jpg[/IMG]

Next glue a top, a strip, and a wall together, and let dry.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-036F.jpg[/IMG]

Glue 2 of the above assemblies together.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-037F.jpg[/IMG]

Another photo.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-038F.jpg[/IMG]

Next come the arm/wings, I didn't take a first step photo here so here's a WIP.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-054F.jpg[/IMG]

Take the top, a side wall, and a back wall and glue them together.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-055F.jpg[/IMG]

Repeat for the other side.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-056F.jpg[/IMG]

While those dried I started on the caps for the main hull.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-058F.jpg[/IMG]

The back end will be removable so I can swap the batteries
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-057F.jpg[/IMG]

Thats as far as I've gotten. I'll be working on it more during the Thanksgiving break. I hope to have the 4 of them at least shaped out (no details or paint) by the 8th of December, but its beginning to like that may not happen.

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grey_death — GMT

You're friggin nuts. And I can't wait to see these...

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stecal — GMT

Care to share where you found those Titan plans? I may have a Thanksgiving weekend project myself then.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

The plans can be found here
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/bwc-archive/

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well its time for an update!

First up is the wings with their sides and backs installed
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-059F.jpg[/IMG]

All four of them together
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-060F.jpg[/IMG]

Front added, small front angled piece, and support attached
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-061F.jpg[/IMG]

Another angle
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-062F.jpg[/IMG]

The first wing attached
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-063F.jpg[/IMG]

Another angle
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-064F.jpg[/IMG]

One more angle
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-065F.jpg[/IMG]

I should get a some more work done tommorrow.

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legoburner — GMT

It certainly looks like it is starting to come together. This thread is going to get very interesting if you keep at the frequency you are working at right now and I am looking forward to seeing the results. Are you going to be painting them as soon as they are structurally complete too?

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Thanks legoburner. I wish I could keep up the frequency but finals are week after next so I've been studying a lot lately.

I do have some updates though. I didn't get a chance to take any pictures of the progress I made during thanks giving but I'll describe it to the best of my memory.
First I attached the other wing to the first titan
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-066F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-067F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-068F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-069F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-070F.jpg[/IMG]
I also cut the other wings for the other 3 bodies.

Next I cut the shoulder and top pieces out of gator board (basically thicker foamcore). I then covered the gator board with plasticard to make it neat and uniform.
Then I started detailing.
First up was a skull from the new ruins kit:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-071F.jpg[/IMG]
Some small pieces from the sentinel kit:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-072F.jpg[/IMG]
A wall piece from the manufactorum:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-073F.jpg[/IMG]
A couple of doors from the russ:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-074F.jpg[/IMG]
And you end up with this:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-075F.jpg[/IMG]
Another pic:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-080F.jpg[/IMG]

I also started punching a few rivets for the detailing stages:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-079F.jpg[/IMG]

I'm going to cast the shoulders and top pieces in resin so the other 3 can be finished quickly.

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migsula — GMT

Crazy in a very good way. Great

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Thanks for the kind words Migsula! I love your TWAR!
I added some small details such as a strip to the front of the shoulders.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-084F.jpg[/IMG]

Then I skinned one of the exhaust pieces. In case you're wondering, something will go in that hole but I'm keeping it a surprise until I get to the electronics stage.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-083F.jpg[/IMG]

Finally I added some of the old rhino dozer blades to give it a little more detail.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-082F.jpg[/IMG]

Another angle:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-081F.jpg[/IMG]

I'll be adding some more details tonight and hopefully casting the shoulder/engine pieces as well.

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legoburner — GMT

Starting to get very exciting I have a bunch of those old dozer blades sitting around and have never seen them used in an interesting way until now (it was always just spiky bits on scenery) so nice idea!

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Anung Un Rama — GMT

scratchbuilding a warhound? wow!

now I'm motivated for my stompa

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grey_death — GMT

The dozer blade is a really great idea indeed. seems perfect for what you've used it for here.

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akira5665 — GMT

That is a really impressive task you have set for yourself, and doing it really well! I cannot wait to see the end result. Any chance for a newbie like me to see your Warlord? If it is half as good as what I have seen so far....Wow. just...............wow

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Thanks for the responses guys! I had tons of those dozer blades in my bits box so its about time they get put to use.

Here's some new updated shots.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-085F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-086F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-087F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-088F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-089F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-090F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-091F.jpg[/IMG]

I just put the parts in the silicon so hopefully I'll post again in a few days with 4 copies.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/Titans/warlord/

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akira5665 — GMT

I was seriously considering buying a 'Mars' pattern Warhound for Chrissie.

You are dissuading me..........

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migsula — GMT

Excellent progress Foda! When do you think you get to painting?

Keep up the good work!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

akira - i've never liked the mars pattern warhounds. They were always to "flowey" for me, not like proper weapons of war.

Migsula - Painting will start when its all finished. It looks like it'll be a couple of weeks before I start the feet or head (haven't figured out which is next), since finals are next week.

The molds came out great. I'd post pictures but dakka's rules on posting molding are rather sketchy.

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Stelek — GMT

You crazy...

That's a MAN half a foot taller than your Titan!

And it looks like...the head swivels?

You crazy....

If the AC spins I'm gonna fall outta my chair.

You crazy...

Seriously, you made a cockpit.

You crazy...

Ok tell me, is the head that ship from the Justice League cartoon from the 80s??

CRAZEEEEEEEEEE!

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legoburner — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]The molds came out great. I'd post pictures but dakka's rules on posting molding are rather sketchy.[/quote]

Please feel free to post the molds and casting results, I think we would all love to see them!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Stelek - Yes the gattling blaster rotates. It actually rachets so it can only spin one way.
The head does swivel and moves in and out. The cockpit even has lights.
The head started life as one of those over sized Easter eggs.
The back opens up and it can hold 200 guardsmen, and 8 chimeras can fit in each leg.

legoburner - Thanks! I'll get some photos when I get home from work.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well since lego gave me the go ahead here are some pics of the molds and results.

First I build a master mold by gluing the originals to a box I then poured mold material into the box and vacuumed the whole thing in a vaccume chamber:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-097F.jpg[/IMG]

This cured for 24 hours I then removed the originals from the new molds and poured resin in. This was then put into a pressure pot:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-098F.jpg[/IMG]

One of the rear should molds:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-099F.jpg[/IMG]

The engine and top shoulder pieces:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-096F.jpg[/IMG]

All the molds:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-095F.jpg[/IMG]

All the rear shoulder casts:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-092F.jpg[/IMG]

The top shoulder pieces and engine casts:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-093F.jpg[/IMG]

The top and rear shoulder pieces stuck together:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-100F.jpg[/IMG]

The workstation from hell:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-094F.jpg[/IMG]

Visions for the back, between the shoulder furnaces and below the engine:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-102F.jpg[/IMG]

This may be the last update for a week or so as I've got finals next week.

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Symbio Joe — GMT

By the Emperor's personal tech support hotline! What does this equipment cost?

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legoburner — GMT

Wow, I was expecting some lego brick moulds... you are hardcore!! I think the thing that makes resin pictures so attractive is that the colour and the moulding makes me assume I am looking at white chocolate

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Necros — GMT

mmmm... white chocolate titans

So I guess you made the molds because you're making a few titans.. is the time it takes to make the molds worth it, like would it have been easier to just build it all normal?

Can you sell those casted pieces , or would GW send the inquisition to kill you?

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legoburner — GMT

[quote=Necros]Can you sell those casted pieces , or would GW send the inquisition to kill you?[/quote]

I think that would push it out of the grey fair use territory and clearly into intellectual property abuse so probably best it is not done!

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Brother Bartius — GMT

Awsome!

Keeping an eye on this.

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akira5665 — GMT

That all looks so fantastic. I am just uhhhhh, just stunned. I can't wait to see the next update.

Pics of the Battle where they all take part will be keenly anticipated.........With a Warlord as well.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well on Sunday I was studying but one of my co-workers came over and gave me a hand.
I took a couple of breaks to get som WIP shots for y'all.

First he put some strengthing ribs in the wings:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-106F.jpg[/IMG]

He then cut some tin to be used for weapons mounts:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-107F.jpg[/IMG]

The slip neatly in the ribs:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-108F.jpg[/IMG]

These pieces of tin were then glued in, and then more ribs were added on top of them, this way the guns can be magnatized and moved:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-111F.jpg[/IMG]

Here's a picture of a new mold inside the pressure pot:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-109F.jpg[/IMG]

The new back plate after demolding:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-110F.jpg[/IMG]

Necros - I don't intend to sell these pieces as I like the GW legal team not pointed in my direction.

Symbio Joe - The pressure pot has 3 $75 attachments on it, and it costs $80. The vaccume machine was $180, the glass jar was from big lots for $10, the table was scratch built so roughly $25 there. The resin is $90 for a gallon of parts A and B. The silicone is $90 for 1 gallon of it, and 1 quart of the hardener.

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Symbio Joe — GMT

Thanks for the info. I may start with the glas jar.

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ender502 — GMT

That is amazing work.

And just to chim ein... Selling those would be a bad idea. That would certainly violate GW's IP. I would never recommend someone contact via PM. No, I would never do that. I would never mention anything about price and shipping in such a fictitious PM. Nope, i'd never do that. No way, no how.

For real, that is some great work. Inspirational.

ender502

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Symbio - make sure there are no air bubbles in the jar or you'll end up with glass everywhere! It took about 30 minutes of searching to find the best one.

Ender - thanks for the suggestion. The only person who's getting a cast of these is my co-worker. He is actually footing 1/4 the bill for the warhounds, of course he's getting the 4th hound.

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Kid_Kyoto — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/Warhound%20build/MVC-033F.jpg[/IMG]

[/quote]

WTF?

That looks nothing like a titan!

Seriously looking good, but I would be careful about casting GW bitz, even for home use. You're certainly talented enough to use scrape computer parts, plumbing supplies and the like rather than GW skulls and industrial terrain.

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LittleLeadMen — GMT

Can you please list the specific type of resin that you are using? (Maybe even a link?)

I've been using Micro Mark CR-600 but want to find something a little more like what you've got there. Like the color and finish of it.

Great work so far- looking forward to seeing the entire group when complete!

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Redmond — GMT

Foda, after watching yall complete the first Titan, all those years ago, I cant believe yall are doing another one, even if it is smaller. lol This is def one of those things youll have to show me when I get back to the states. lol and that pic from GT Dallas...what year was that? lol I still have that ARMY shirt as well, lol. That Titan blew people away then, and it still does now. Its crazy how good this one is coming out, not in a bad way of coarse, but how you got to mold all those pieces. I remember when some molds back in the day had flaws and it took several tries just to get a good one!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

LittleLeadMen - I'll get some contact info on my next update.

Redmond - Its good to see you posting again. Keep your head down while you're over there! When you get back we'll have to build some thunderhawks.

Time for the update!

As you know i want the guns to rotate, so to make them removeable as well I started with a magnet holder
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-112F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-113F.jpg[/IMG]

Closed
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-114F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-115F.jpg[/IMG]

and attached
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-116F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-117F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-118F.jpg[/IMG]

I then started on the weapon mounts here's the first version
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-119F.jpg[/IMG]

Here you can see the magnet holder a little better
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-120F.jpg[/IMG]

Then it was mold time
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-121F.jpg[/IMG]

The first pulls
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-122F.jpg[/IMG]

Test rotation
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-123F.jpg[/IMG]

Not attached to the wing
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-124F.jpg[/IMG]

Well after some tests I found out that the two 8lb magnets were not enough.

So it was time to go magnet shopping. I found a magnet shop in Plano, Texas and got some 33lb magnets!
Only downside is they're thicker than the previous magnets.
So it was time to rebuild the magnet holder.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-127F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-128F.jpg[/IMG]

Well I'm going to go make the most of my day off!

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Nurglitch — GMT

Do you have a cap or anything to cover the head of the fastener, something appropriately AM brand? It all looks good so far.

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Redmond — GMT

Yeah, its good to be posting again! Its good to see that your building some (not so) "little" titans for the big guy to play with, lol I know Albion was getting lonely. But how long do you think itll take to finish the titan? I know your building 4, so the other 3 shouldnt take long since youll know how to put it all together...

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Foda_Bett — GMT

The cap buts up against the wing so there's really none of it you'll ever see.
My folks brought home some cool boxes I can use for the basis of the guns.

All 4 are being built at the same time. One is a little more ahead than the others but they all end up catching up before I move onto the next step.

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Redmond — GMT

Oh ok, thats good to hear. I just cant wait to see these mofos fully built and painted! Are you going to put more color into it, than Albion, or is it going to be basically gray?

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Well 9 days without an update, I'll bet y'all thought I was taking the holiday off.
I've been working on the first weapon, the turbo laser destructor.

First start off with 4 plumbing parts, 2 lamp parts, a "project box" from radioshack, a hex bolt, a nut, the 33 lbs magnet from earlier, as well as the casts of the weapon mounts:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-132F.jpg[/IMG]

Another pic:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-133F.jpg[/IMG]

I took a cutting from the manufactorium building and a miscast from the engine compartment and made a bottom for the gun:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-134F.jpg[/IMG]
This will get its own mold later

Add in a havoc launcher, a couple of grab handles, a few more COD parts, a bunch of stuff from the old Imperial accessory sprue:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-135F.jpg[/IMG]

Underside:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-136F.jpg[/IMG]

Back:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-137F.jpg[/IMG]

Right side:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-138F.jpg[/IMG]

Overhead view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-139F.jpg[/IMG]

Front view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-140F.jpg[/IMG]

Left view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-141F.jpg[/IMG]

Attached to the wing Left view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-142F.jpg[/IMG]

Attached rear view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-143F.jpg[/IMG]

Attach full left view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-144F.jpg[/IMG]

Pivoting down:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-145F.jpg[/IMG]

Pivoting up:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-146F.jpg[/IMG]

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snorkle — GMT

OMG. It's....It's...amazing.!! No surprises there. It's like a kids craftshow. Here we have a straw, a piece of paper and voila.
Just a trillion times more awesome.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

JohnHwangDD — GMT

You're in for $800 in production equipment and materials?

You better make a few more to drive your average cost below what you would have paid Forgeworld!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Toreador — GMT

What silicon and resin are you using to make the casts? Or where do you get it from?

That is great work. Can't wait to see the end result!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Toreador - I just found the website again (I usually call in my orders).
http://www.jgreer.com/index.htm
I usually get the AeroMarine Casting Resin, and QM 128 Pourable, one gallon kit (10:1 Silicone)
If you order from him tell him Dave Christensen from The Colony sent you We've been doing business for a few years now and John's a swell guy.

JohnHwangDD- I've had the set up for about 3 years. I started making molds about 10 years ago. I just never posted my molds much because most forums have anti-molding rules.

snorkle - yeah its fun to see different WIP threads that start out w/ the first step "Gather materials."
I've found it also makes the job less daunting when you know where to start.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Orock — GMT

Your project makes me smile, but mabye not for the same reason as all the others. I do apreciate all the intricate detail in your works, but I think the best part is nothing is going to waste. What I mean by that is I have an obsessive bits box, I even save sprue bits, you never know when you will start a conversion and go wow that is perfect for it. With all your bits, not only are they being used in creative and beautiful ways, your getting more than one unique use out of them. By making the molds, you are going a long way on a lot fewer parts, meaning your not stuck missing that rare 2nd ed dreadnaught pack you just used on your last project your out of. And hey! When your all done you will actually have 5, the 4 moulded and the original plastic bit one.

Anyway just wanted to say its great to see multiple uses out of rare parts.

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migsula — GMT

Just inspirational work again!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

LittleLeadMen — GMT

Thank you so much for the link to your casting resin. I'm looking forward to using it on my project!

The titans are looking great! The weapon systems, in particular, are very cool. It's going to be amazing to see all four of them at the same time.

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Boss Salvage — GMT

Amazing turbo laser, and a very inspiring project

- Salvage

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kitsandbits — GMT

WOW! I am very impressed by this project, it would be amazing if you were only building one, but building 4 ???! The simple fact your using moulds to duplicate parts is great, I also have to mention that these types of threads usually produce a titan/model that is nice, but pales in comparison to the GW or FW originals for detail and quality,Yours on the other hand is brimming with detail and the quality of your work is on par with FW.
I cant wait to see more !

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Phoenix — GMT

Can't wait for the next update

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Brother Bartius — GMT

I don't think I can add anything to everyone elses comments other than keep it coming.

Great stuff.

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Redmond — GMT

lol Honestly Foda, anything that comes out of that model room is freakin sweet. A box of toothpicks could have gone in there and an army of Chaos would come out. Im tellin ya man, not any other titan Iv seen, that was done by a single individual is on par with this. So yeah...fruckin awesome

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Orock - Thanks, I have a steel legion army so I've got a boat load of the old Imperial Accessory sprue.
I've got a cabinet of bits for easy converting, and a box full of tank bits I've been going into for this project.

migsula - Thanks, coming from you that's a heck of a compliment!

LittleLeadMen - Thanks, I hope Mr. Greer's resin can help you. Its great stuff.

Boss_Salvage - Thanks, I'm working on the vulcan mega bolter and a plasma cannon.

kitsandbits - Thanks, the one that separates mine from forgeworld is the fact that I care about what my product looks like. The majority of forgeworld stuff I've seen (and I own a good bit myself) is rather poor quality.

Phoenix - Thanks, there may be one in the morning before I go to work, or in a few hours.

Brother Bartius - Thanks, y'alls comments keep me going. This project is a royal pain sometimes.

Redmond - Thanks, did you see my other P&M thread for my blood angels? I'm afraid its probably dropped of the 1st or 2nd page but its got some cool pictures of my new OTT army. Here's a trip down memory lane for you.
A pic of you, Joel, and myself at the 1st Dallas GT.

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Redmond — GMT

lol I saw this pic on the "recently uploaded pictures" spot on the main page, and I was like "Oh man..." lol. That was such a long time ago!! I wanna say that I still have that shirt in my drawer back home, couldnt give it up. And its also wierd to see me with glasses and without tattoos. Ill try and check out your BA thread right now... real quick, are you ever going to use these models in big games?

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Well I guess its time for another update.
Now I know the best weapon for the hounds to have is all turbo lasers but the other guns just look so cool.

So I started building a vulcan mega bolter:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-149F.jpg[/IMG]

Barrels attached:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-150F.jpg[/IMG]

Left side view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-151F.jpg[/IMG]

Front view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-152F.jpg[/IMG]

I was cleaning up my game room and I found some cool light up sticks, and i think they'll make a sweet plasma blast gun:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-148F.jpg[/IMG]

Here's the light section:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-157F.jpg[/IMG]

As you can see there are 3 different LEDs red, green, and blue:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-156F.jpg[/IMG]

When these lights flash they'll give you epileptic seizures :
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-155F.jpg[/IMG]

And here's the new battery holder:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-153F.jpg[/IMG]

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Papavich96 — GMT

You are some kind of sorceror...with your magic and whimsy

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Redmond — GMT

Well, that bolter is starting to come out pretty sweet...you gonna add on some cool bits?

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Redmond - of course it'll be bits'ed up. Nothing stays flat.
Papavich96 - Thanks! Although my sorcerers ability stops at conversions, I wish it applied to Calculus II.

Well while I was at work today my father wired up the plasma guns, and he was nice enough to Ttake some WIP pictures.

First he glued some plex onto the front of the box and drilled holes in it for mounts:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-158F.jpg[/IMG]

Next he mounted the weapons:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-159F.jpg[/IMG]

Then he wired up the battery holder to the weapon:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-160F.jpg[/IMG]

Next was some foam to hold the batteries in:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-161F.jpg[/IMG]

Test shot:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-162F.jpg[/IMG]

The middle light blinks slower than the outer lights ( which blink crazy fast):
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-163F.jpg[/IMG]

I may have some more updates tomorrow.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

adamsouza — GMT

BLinKing LiGhts On an ImPerial TiTan ?

MaDnESS !!!

Surely, this must be Sparta

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Redmond — GMT

Well Foda, I cant wait to see this plasma gun gets some bits on it, and then see the titan come to life in the end!!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

adamsouza - Indeed, I think it makes for a pretty cool gun.
Redmond - Thanks, it'll be a while though.

Well every good gattling gun needs to spin, and titan sized ones are no exception.
Yesterday my dad picked this up from the FLGS:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-166F.jpg[/IMG]

After some playing around we decided it needed a pulley to work both the guns at once so off to the lathe we went:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-164F.jpg[/IMG]

After a while we had this little gizmo:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-165F.jpg[/IMG]

Combine that with a rubber band and you get:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-167F.jpg[/IMG]

Another view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-168F.jpg[/IMG]

1 more:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-169F.jpg[/IMG]

With the cap and arm mount:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-170F.jpg[/IMG]

Just push the button:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-173F.jpg[/IMG]

and the gun spins into action:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-171F.jpg[/IMG]

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malfred — GMT

Ha! Take that, Forgeworld!

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Papavich96 — GMT

my jaw fell upon the ground when I saw this

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Brother Bartius — GMT

Outstanding.

I'd put this blog up there with the Ork Stompa thread.

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malfred — GMT

[quote=JohnHwangDD]You're in for $800 in production equipment and materials?

You better make a few more to drive your average cost below what you would have paid Forgeworld! [/quote]

He's doing so much more with this than what he would have gotten from paying Forgeworld.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

syr8766 — GMT

[quote=malfred][quote=JohnHwangDD]You're in for $800 in production equipment and materials?

You better make a few more to drive your average cost below what you would have paid Forgeworld! [/quote]

He's doing so much more with this than what he would have gotten from paying Forgeworld.[/quote]

And he won't have to soak them in boiling hot water to get the @#$%*& legs straight!

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Redmond — GMT

lol dang dude, is there going to be a flashy light to simulate the blast from the rounds coming out? And how fast does that mofo spin?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Symbio Joe — GMT

Okay, when you add the remote control?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Boss Salvage — GMT

[quote]Just push the button:[/quote]

AHHHHHHHHH!!

Wow, now that's ROF death!

So what is the armament across the hounds? 4x turbo lasers, 2x megabolters, 1x plasma blastgun, 1x (working) flamethrower??

- Salvage

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Wehrkind — GMT

See, it's crap like this that makes me want to get a remote control quadroped robot and mod it to be a hulking death machine that fires airsoft rounds...

Well, when my wife divorces me for chasing rabbits in the back yard with a two grand robot, I am blaming you in the hearing!

That's just too cool man

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

malfred, Papavich96, and Brother Bartius - Thanks for the kind words

syr8766 - No I think mine will be pose able though.

Redmond - No flashing light, we tried it but it ends up not looking right, and draws to much current.

Symbio Joe - No remote control. But I do have a remote and some servos for another project in the future.

Boss_Salvage - Thats the plan for now, of course the flame thrower woun't work.

Wehrkind - I've thought about buying the halo clix scarab and turning into a Tau titan.

Well its time for another update.
First up my dad scanned the old eagle he carved and shrunk it down, printed it off, stuck it to some plasticard and carved a new one:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/Work%20Station/pump%20setup/MVC-174F.jpg[/IMG]

Here's the mold ready for pouring (we decided to cast up an old bulldog buckle ultramarines ear ring as well):
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/Work%20Station/pump%20setup/MVC-175F.jpg[/IMG]

Here's our original huge mechanicus symbol. The original mold was done without pressure so it was time for an update:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/Work%20Station/pump%20setup/MVC-176F.jpg[/IMG]

Here's the mold:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/Work%20Station/pump%20setup/MVC-193F.jpg[/IMG]

And the outcome:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/Work%20Station/pump%20setup/MVC-194F.jpg[/IMG]

Well we bits-uped the mega bolter. The top is removable in case the motor goes out:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-177F.jpg[/IMG]

The bottom battery door is removable as well:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-178F.jpg[/IMG]

Left rear view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-179F.jpg[/IMG]

Front left:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-180F.jpg[/IMG]

Left rear close up:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-181F.jpg[/IMG]

Right side:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-182F.jpg[/IMG]

Front:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-183F.jpg[/IMG]

front right:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-184F.jpg[/IMG]

Front left:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-185F.jpg[/IMG]

Top:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-186F.jpg[/IMG]

Bottom right:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-187F.jpg[/IMG]

Bottom left:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-188F.jpg[/IMG]

Bottom rear:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-189F.jpg[/IMG]

Bottom top:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-190F.jpg[/IMG]

Attached to the body:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-191F.jpg[/IMG]

Body rear view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-192F.jpg[/IMG]

I've started work on the other other turbo laster so I'll have pics later.

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Boss Salvage — GMT

I think I look forward to the casting pics as much as the (incredibly in depth) shots of the finished pieces ... it's like magic

The weapon is beautifully solid, and I love the detailing around the Big Red Button

- Salvage

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Arstahd — GMT

Looks great. The one critique I have is on the barrels of the Vulcan, they are way too thin walled. You should have at least two more layers of smaller tubing in them to make them look suitably armored and to bring the bore down to some thing remotely resembling a Str 6 weapon.

Other than that, outstanding work. BTW, how tall is this looking to end up? It appears to be slightly larger than the FW one.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Boss_Salvage - Thanks. I don't know what color the big red button will be yet but right now its cool.

Arstahd - Wow! You are amazing!!! I didn't think anyone would be able to tell a size relationship via one picture with a dime in it!
I'm not sure how tall its going to be right now, but if you look at the plans I linked to (and I'm "roughly" using) the author said its the same height as the FW one.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

At first I was worried about the extra barrel thickness being too heavy for the little AAA batteries, but I'm curious to see what y'all think.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Arstahd — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]Arstahd - Wow! You are amazing!!! [/quote]
I'm glad that you noticed
[quote]I didn't think anyone would be able to tell a size relationship via one picture with a dime in it!
I'm not sure how tall its going to be right now, but if you look at the plans I linked to (and I'm "roughly" using) the author said its the same height as the FW one.[/quote]
I'm currently building a warhound myself, so I'm getting an idea for one's size. To my knowledge, the FW one is 10.5" tall so that's what I'm aiming for myself. From your pics I'm getting the feeling that yours will be slightly larger, but it's just a guess, that's why I was asking.

As for the barrels, do you have a second tube to go in the one you just inserted? I think it will look best if you make two outer layers flush and have a third center layer protrude a bit. IMO it will give it a very solid look.

If you are concerned about the extra weight overtaxing your motor, I wouldn't worry. Besides, you don't need to run the full length of the barrels. Keep the inserts under an inch long, no one can see that far into the barrels anyway.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Arstahd - Where is yours posted? We could use the tips.

As far as the barrel thickness. We would do it all the way down, or not at all. Just because that's the way barrels work... I do like the look of the extra thickness (1) but I'll have to add them all and try it, before gluing them permanently in. I don't want to go to any smaller bore, though, because we are shooting bullets, not bb's, and I want it to look badass.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Arstahd — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]Arstahd - Where is yours posted? We could use the tips.

As far as the barrel thickness. We would do it all the way down, or not at all. Just because that's the way barrels work... I do like the look of the extra thickness (1) but I'll have to add them all and try it, before gluing them permanently in. I don't want to go to any smaller bore, though, because we are shooting bullets, not bb's, and I want it to look badass.
[/quote]

I don't have any pics posted yet as I'm not terribly far along yet. I'm working from the ground up and am on my second leg now. I'm going with an old school look and am basing it off of the original epic scale model. If I get finished with what I'm working on I'll probably post something later tonight.

I can understand the all or nothing bit for the barrel inserts, but it is shooting tiny rounds (for a titan) so I don't think that the smaller bore is out of place. The Vulcan should look more like a bunch of autocannons strapped together than a bundle of battle cannons. Of course it's your call, but I would like to see how it looks with the additional insert in place. I think it will still look plenty badass and it doesn't take much to try it out.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Redmond — GMT

lol well Foda, it seems the titan is taking shape...and now that you have the weapons completed (I think) Its time to make that body!! lol Or whatever, Im just excited to see this thing take shape...

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Phoenix — GMT

Spinning mega bolter, light up plasma, and detachable arms. Dude, what's next, sound effects?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

studderingdave — GMT

walking legs WALKING LEGS!

this is some seriosly cool stuff your doin.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Wehrkind — GMT

Looks great man!

I wasn't talking about just any robot though. I was thinking of getting one of those WowWee quadroped robots that will walk after things of it's own volition, then modding up a semi-auto airsoft gun with a simple servo to fire it. Strap on a laser pointer for a sight, and try to peg the bloody rabbits that keep eating our plants. Unfortunately, I am not convinced of the robot's ability to walk in my yard. Perhaps an RC tank or something...

Back on topic, are you going to use a clear resin casting for the plasma coils, with some blue dye mixed in? I am really curious about how you are going to work that. It certainly will look cool.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Pheonix - Maybe
studderingdave - not walking but pose-able. It'll be posed so its walking I guess.

Wehrkind - I saw one of those robots at radioshack the other day. I think it'd make a cool conversion. I thought about applying a skin to the "robo raptor" and use it as a biotitan but thats alot of work.
The only plasma gun planned right now is the "ray gun" looking weapon. Its had some pieces added to the tubes I'll see if I can get a shot in by tomorrow night.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Well its been a while as we've been building the other 2 turbo lasers but I went ahead and added the extra barrels to the bolter.
Close up:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-212F.jpg[/IMG]

The entire barrel:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-213F.jpg[/IMG]

View from above:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-214F.jpg[/IMG]

Spinning:

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Boss Salvage — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]
Spinning:
[/quote]
Love is a house-sized gun with a drunken rate of fire. Props to you sir.

- Salvage

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

snorkle — GMT

Cool. You could use it like a blender.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Well I've been working on the plasma gun.

Detailing the top:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-564F.jpg[/IMG]

Back:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-565F.jpg[/IMG]

Side:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-566F.jpg[/IMG]

Front:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-567F.jpg[/IMG]

Bottom:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-573F.jpg[/IMG]

Attached to the body:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-571F.jpg[/IMG]

And on:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-568F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-569F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-570F.jpg[/IMG]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-27 Update

adamsouza — GMT

I hope you don't tired of us kissing your ass, becuase these are freakin amazing.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

akira5665 — GMT

I agree Adamsouza!!!

I will give you my 1st born child for those Titans.
And my second, If you make me a Warlord.
My third, just because I wouldn't want to break up the set.

If FW or Lucasarts doesn't offer you a job-they are nuts.

EXALT!!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

Anung Un Rama — GMT

why Lucasarts???

since you obvoiusly have enough a## kissing I'll try a more constructive approach: have you tired how the Plasma Gun looks with only one color. only blue or maybe some orange?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

snorkle — GMT

I like it, but it doesn't scream plasma at me. Is it finished like that or are you adding casing around it?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

Boss Salvage — GMT

[quote=Anung Un Rama]since you obvoiusly have enough a## kissing I'll try a more constructive approach: have you tired how the Plasma Gun looks with only one color. only blue or maybe some orange?[/quote]
I was under the impression the rods were from some pre-made decorative thing, hence the range of color? But that clearly doesn't mean Foda can't re-engineer the lights to all glow a beautiful and totally lethal shade of lightning blue (or scorpion green if you're like me ) ...

The gun looks fantastic, but I do agree all one color would be all the sweeter.

- Salvage

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

adamsouza - LOL, thanks.

akira5665 - LOL, I don't think I can support children on the wages my FLGS pays. I've never wanted a job from GW or FW. If you're forced to build models it kind of takes the fun out of it.

Anung Un Rama - I think he ment Lucasfilm or ILM. No the plasma gun isn't going to be just 1 color. I think its pretty cool with the strobing effect. I'll get a video uploaded tonight so y'all can see it in action.

snorkle - Its so cool the bolter actually sounds like a minigun revving up. The plasma is done except for paint and purity seals.

Boss_Salvage - I've burned throught about 6 AA batteries just revving the gun up and imagining it spraying infantry. The rods are from a little light stick thing. I think they were originally made for ravers, I picked them up a wholesale place for like $2 for the lot of 'em. The 2 on the ends glow the same color (and blink REALLY fast) the middle changes color as well but its alot slower so its kind of "trippy".

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

snorkle — GMT

Nice I wish I could hear it.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

adamsouza — GMT

WWWHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRZZZZ

It sounds something like that

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

OK, I'm attaching a movie of the plasma gun in action as well as the bolter spinning up.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

You can also view the videos here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/?start=all

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

adamsouza — GMT

I soooooooo want to add a motorized Vulcan mega bolter to my Warlord Titan now !!

CURSE YOU !!!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

ender502 — GMT

Ummmmm.....

I don't like the plasma arm. It obviously represents a lot of great work (way beyond my ability) but is not to my taste. I like the more classic GW look for plasma weaponry.

ender502

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Adamsouza - LOL, they're not hard to build. You may even be able to find a toy with motorized parts to make the job that much easier.

ender502 - Thanks for the compliment. I have nothing against the plasma weaponry of GW other than the fact that a plasma pistol looks the same as a titan sized plasma gun.
The "ray gun" was built as more of a "ray gun" than a plasma gun. I will use it in games as a plasma gun though.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

Brother Bartius — GMT

I didn't think this could get any better.

You continue to surprize me with your skills.

Are you gonna show them painted in the end?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

grey_death — GMT

I'm going to have to make a trip some time your way to see these bad boys once they're built.

That vulcan is way too cool.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

drunkorc — GMT

and here i am having a pain in the but time revamping my Tank Bustas..

Good work man, I feel for the guy who faces them bad boys

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-14 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Well I realize its been a while but its hard to get my co-worker to come over (amazing how its hard to get someone to build a free titan).
Well this weekend I decided I was tired of waiting for him so I started on another "custom" gun.

Since I work retail I've got TONS of the recipt paper spools, so I glued 2 of those together, and glued a pair of those together:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-579F.jpg[/IMG]

Cap that with an old chimera hatch and you've got a rear end of a gun:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-580F.jpg[/IMG]

Another view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-581F.jpg[/IMG]

Add on the weapon mounts some barrels:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-654F.jpg[/IMG]

More pics:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-655F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-656F.jpg[/IMG]

More details:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-657F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-658F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-659F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-660F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-661F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-662F.jpg[/IMG]

Finished:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-663F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-664F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-665F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-666F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-667F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-668F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-669F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-670F.jpg[/IMG]

And attached to the body:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-671F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-672F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-673F.jpg[/IMG]

Retractable barrels in action:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-674F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-675F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-676F.jpg[/IMG]

Close ups:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-677F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-678F.jpg[/IMG]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

akira5665 — GMT

As soon as I saw the update I had to jump on-"Trippy" quoteworthy!! I enjoyed seeing them in action 4 sure. The new guns are excellent. I particularly thought the use of 'bits' to embellish/detail is just great.

I want to see one built/painted.!!!Please!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

drunkorc — GMT

Yeap im with akira5665.

Great job, I'd hate to be faceing off against 4 freaking Warhounds.

Keep em' comming, and maybe if your friend to comeover and he'll get one of the war hounds, then maybe He'll help out more

That reminds me i need to finish putting together my Tank Huntas

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

snorkle — GMT

It looks freakin awesome as usual!
But what gun is it?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

Boss Salvage — GMT

Retractable barrels are for ease of transport? Or because you could?

Another sweet looking gun, though curious myself which gun it is ...

- Salvage

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

akira5665 - Thanks for the compliment! They'll be painted soon I've only got a few more guns to build before I start on the legs or head.

drunkorc - How's your casting coming? In the last mega game I ran I faced off against a great gargant, a stompa, 2 warhounds, and 3 baneblades.
I figured that the warlord needed a bit of help against all the other super heavy scratch builds in my area. And these fit on the table alot better.

Boss_Salvage - The barrels are retractable because it was almost tea easy not to. While building them I they kept falling in and out of the receipt paper rolls, and I noticed they looked cool extend and contracted,
so I added another tube in there and vwalla.
The gun will count as another turbo laster destructor, since its the best gun the warhounds can have (without a doubt) the more the marryier.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

snorkle — GMT

Please post pics of that game. If you have any. It sounds super awesome.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

Aquila — GMT

The pressure pot you use, it it the cooking type or something specifically designed for casting?

Aquila

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

GrandWarmasterPinto — GMT

Props on the skills man. Those guns look great, I wish I could get that creative. I wanna try and construct a warhound at some point but I'm stuck on how to build the body and this helps me with some ideas.

-GWP

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

Orlanth — GMT

The retractable gun, what is it?

I cant tell if its an Inferno cannon or a turbolaser.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Snorkle - Here's some pics from the game.
http://com5.runboard.com/bhtusaplano.f2.t459

Aquila - its a pressure pot used for painting. The only important thing is make sure it seals.

Pinto - Thanks! I'm glad this thread is helping, please post some pictures of your warhound!

Orlanth - It will be a turbolaser. I'm going to be building an inferno cannon later, I'm just pricing some neat attachments.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

snorkle — GMT

Looks like an awesome battle. All the minis look great, especially that Warlord. The railing on the platforms for the soldiers is a great touch. Though it looks a little big, even for a Warlord. It's at least 5'6" right?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

Vandez — GMT

This project is incredible. I can't wait to see your completed Demi-Legio in action!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

snorkle - The warlord is 5' 1/4" it is to scale with Dan Abnett's "Titan: Godmachine" comic book.

Vandez - Thanks! The guys at my FLGS do not share your feelings though
Every time I bring in progress to show them they "Ooh" and "Ahh" until they realize they'll be facing them someday.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

Aquila — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]

Aquila - its a pressure pot used for painting. The only important thing is make sure it seals.

[/quote]

So it serves as a vacuum chamber of some sort or am I completely muddled? A casting tute would be fantastic!

Aquila

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 1-30 Update

Phoenix — GMT

Ok, now you have to work it out so that the extension / retraction of the barrels is automated and acompanied by sound effects.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-4 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Aquila - The pressure pot is for forcing the resin in the mold, the vacume chamber is used for the molds.

Pheonix - Well I blame this next gun on you then

This week I've been studying and doing homework and my dad surprised me with this beauty of a gun.

He started with our old friend:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-683F.jpg[/IMG]

He built it up and added some oblong pieces to the shaft (can you guess what it is yet?):
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-684F.jpg[/IMG]

Mounted inside the project box:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-685F.jpg[/IMG]

Attach the batteries:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-687F.jpg[/IMG]

Glue on the receipt holders:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-686F.jpg[/IMG]

Add a button:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-688F.jpg[/IMG]

Then attach some rubberbands to the barrels:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-689F.jpg[/IMG]

Notice the position of the shapes changed so it'll push out the barrels:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-690F.jpg[/IMG]

Over head view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-691F.jpg[/IMG]

And finally a video:
[URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/?action=view¤t=MVC-693W.mp4][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/th_MVC-693W.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Link to video for those who want it:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/?action=view¤t=MVC-693W.mp4

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-4 Update

adamsouza — GMT

First Off, that is unbelievabley freakin cool.

Secondly, thank you for sharing the inner workings in detail.

Third, do you know off teh top of your head about how much those Tamayi gearbox kits cost, and where I can get some ?

Motors are easy to get, but the gears are tougher.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-4 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Adamsouza - Thanks, my dad's been keeping tabs on this thread and he's been enjoying all the inspirational comments.
The Tamiya gear box is $8.75 it is part number TAM70103.
Most well stocked hobby stores have them (or can order them). I got mine from Hobby Town USA.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-4 Update

adamsouza — GMT

No Problem at all. All praise in this thread is warrented.

Thank you for the information about the gear box. There isn't a decent hobby shop within an hours drive of hear, but I'm sure I can track one down online, now that I have the part number.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-4 Update

legoburner — GMT

That new gun was a brilliant idea. Every time I think your titan has reached a pinnacle of modeling quality it surpasses it. I really cant wait to see a finished warhound now

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-4 Update

Boss Salvage — GMT

Ahhhahahaha great video, I was hoping that was where the gun was going! Props to your dad, that's some very cool dakka

- Salvage

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-4 Update

Vandez — GMT

This just keeps getting more and more awesome. I'm envious of your skills, I wants me a titan!

...

Well, Gargant, but it's all good.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-4 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

adamsouza - I hope the motor will work on your warlord, motorized guns just add a deffinate "WOW" factor to an already sweet model.

legoburner - Thanks, I've got to finish the 2 turbo-lasers, build another turbo laser, and build 1 more "special" gun. I'm thinking an inferno cannon w/ working smoke, but finding cheap smoke makers is proving difficult. I've also got a bunch of left over swappable GI Joe guns from another project I wonder how a modular light up gun would look.

Boss_Salvage - I'm glad you liked it. It'll be really cool, when they're all finished, to have 1 titan with both moving guns blasting away.

Vandez - Gargants are just begging for some cool motors and stuff. With all that extra area inside the gut you could put tons of neat details into it!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-4 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Well my dad's been working on the gun some more.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-696F.jpg[/IMG]

The inside of the cover
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-697F.jpg[/IMG]

More interior pics:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-698F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-699F.jpg[/IMG]

Attaching the cover:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-700F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-701F.jpg[/IMG]

The battery cover removed:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-702F.jpg[/IMG]

Cover
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-703F.jpg[/IMG]

Attaching the cover:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-704F.jpg[/IMG]

The bottom:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-705F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-707F.jpg[/IMG]

The side:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-706F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-708F.jpg[/IMG]

The top:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-709F.jpg[/IMG]

The front:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-710F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-711F.jpg[/IMG]

Attached to the body:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-713F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-714F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-712F.jpg[/IMG]

And all of the guns so far (minus the 2 WIP turbo lasers)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-717F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-716F.jpg[/IMG]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Savnock — GMT

That shot of the guns next to each other may be the coolest thing that I have ever seen in a 40K modeling forum.

Yours are going to be the ubertitans. Brilliant work.

On a tangential note, have you got names for these labors of love yet?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Divine_Tyranny — GMT

This is quite probably the coolest and most inspirational modeling forums post i have ever witnessed!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Tharamanthar — GMT

My god!

Whats the price on one of thouses thing lol - seriously what is it costing you to build it and how much do you think your gonna spend, i proly aint the only one to buy one if you go into bussness makeing and selling these, i know you carnt becuase you dont want games work shop legal team after you but still if i could i would buy one!

This is the best moderling / conversion, or anything 40k realted i have seen yet! i gonna keep an eye on any more scatch bulds you do they be ace even if you buld them blind folded!

congradulation on this already monumentous achevment

Tharamanthar

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

HungryTaz — GMT

This truly is awesome. I'll be following along on your progress.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

War Grot — GMT

"Oi! Doz oomies kan sure buildz da biggest Dakkas! Dat gonna makes 'em all da betta fer da lootin! "

Absolutely amazing! What a great display of craftsmanship here. Thank you for sharing such an in-depth progress of this soon to be masterpiece.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Grot 6 — GMT

Waaaaaghh!!!

That thing is screaming for fiber optic lights!!!!

Great Job on those guns!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Savnock - Thanks! I haven't thought up names for them though. I rreally wait till they're done to name them.

Divine_Tyranny - Thanks!

Tharamanthar - They're not for sale. I've got a couple of hundred dollars in resin so far, as well as about $60 in plastistruct, $12 in motors, most of the plex is scraps from the warlord, and the bits are all left over from my armies so not to much. The resin is being used for other stuff as well so this isn't its only use.

HungryTaz - Thanks!

War Grot - Thanks, I'm glad you like the thread!

Grot 6 - Thanks! I think the cockpit will have some small lights but doing 4 sets of fiber optics will be a bit much
There will be plenty of other lights on these beasties.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Tharamanthar — GMT

I knwo their not for sale and i can understand why, i was just saying if they was not this complecation stopping you froms selling them you could make a lot of moeny from them, i can only imagen what models you will be showing us in the future, i sense some possible awards as well if you stick to modeling and conversions

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

smart_alex — GMT

geez, i wish I had this type of fabricating power at my place.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

tylermenz — GMT

selling the pieces obviously violates the copyright, but what about selling the molds, or comissioning someone to make a mold for you?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

adamsouza — GMT

Even if he was willing to sell his molds, which I trust he isn't, he's scratch built 75% of the model and only cast a small percentage of it.

The joints and armor details are nice, but they don't make a titan by themselves.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

tylermenz — GMT

obviously, but i was wondering on a larger scale, not just with the warhound, although he has done alot of work, im sure that there might be people who would want molds done up like his, and dont have 300 dollars to spend on equipment.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

About the only thing I could possibly sell was a mold of the magnet holders or the stuff I hand carved based on GWs stuff.
The biggest problem is I'd run into the same thing Dreamforge did.
Its basically a replacement for something GW offers, and/or based on their IP, and they'd shut me down when I listed the first one for sale.
In the case of dreamforge they didn't even make enough to satisfy all their pre-orders.
So although I'd love to see a world filled with warhounds and make a little $ myself its not worth the hassle.
You can how ever make your own based on the plans.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Tarval — GMT

You have really out done yourself, wow.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

adamsouza — GMT

[quote=tylermenz]obviously, but i was wondering on a larger scale, not just with the warhound, although he has done alot of work, im sure that there might be people who would want molds done up like his, and dont have 300 dollars to spend on equipment.[/quote]

I've done alot of casting myself. Molds for something 28mm usually cost $20-$50. Something Titan scale, especially custom, would likely cost $300+ to have made for you.

Not only is the mold material expensive, it's alot of skilled labor involved.

Just so you understand what I'm saying, it costs MORE to make a good mold than it does to buy the original model.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Anung Un Rama — GMT

what is that giant double cannon in the middle?

let me rephrase that: i don't care how it's called, but what does it do?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Death By Monkeys — GMT

Yeah, so give us a recap...I get that first and fourth ones are pom-pom guns like the on the Millennium Falcon. And I imagine the vulcan gun rotates. Do the other two light up?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Death by Monkeys - The one with the clear barrels lights up (there's even a video a couple of pages back), and the other is the turbo laser destructor.

Anung - It doesn't have any cool things because I'm building 4 of them (1 for each titan) and they needed to be reproduced quickly.

adam - You're very right, and all of my molds so far have been 1 part (1 side is flat) which makes them less labor intensive but doesn't make them that much cheaper.
I show off my molds and people go "Well why don't you just cast up a space marine army." Its not that simple I try to stick to single part molds because they last ALOT longer than 2 parts, and often times the resin ends up being more expensive than GWs high prices.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Anung Un Rama — GMT

you should have sound somewhere on that thing. for the vulcan bolter and such.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

adamsouza — GMT

In the video clips you can hear that the Vulcan Megabolter makes a satisfying WWWhhhhhhrrrrr

That alone convinced me I need to make one

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Boogs — GMT

Drill a hole behind one of the barrell paths and stick a thin strip of plasticard or cardstock through there and you can get that ratatatatata noise going if there's enough clearence between the barrells and the arm

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Brother Bartius — GMT

I'm loving this thread.

It's the first place on Dakka that I check for progress.

Keep it up m8. Awsome work and I mean it in the true sense of the word.

I just hope your going to show us your babies all painted up. A family photo before one goes would be just too much.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-8 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Well after a little over a month I finally got my coworker over to work on the warhounds. We finished up our guns while my father surprised us with a new special gun.

First the photos
Left:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-761F.jpg[/IMG]

Rear:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-762F.jpg[/IMG]

Right:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-763F.jpg[/IMG]

Front:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-764F.jpg[/IMG]

Difusor removed:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-765F.jpg[/IMG]

Bottom:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-766F.jpg[/IMG]

Attached to body 1:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-767F.jpg[/IMG]

Attached to body 2:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-768F.jpg[/IMG]

Attached to body 3:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-769F.jpg[/IMG]

OOH it can bend:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-770F.jpg[/IMG]

All the way down:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-771F.jpg[/IMG]

And it expands:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-772F.jpg[/IMG]

Now I'm sure some of you figured out that it was a camera flash. We had a camera flash in the volcano cannon on the warlord but this one functions differently.
If you happen to be shot by this particular gun you'll see the for the next 20 minutes as its burned into your eyes.
It's cool to think about the warhound coming up and destroying a huge chaos installation and replacing it with the "holy stamp" of terra.

Boogs - The sound that the bolter makes right now is perfect IMHO. I think the the a little piece of plasticard would take away from the originality of the sound, and make it sound more like a kid's bicycle.

Brother Bartius - Thanks for the kind words. There will definitely be a nice collection of family photos as well as some pictures of them tearing up some heretics.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-24 Update

akira5665 — GMT

I always keep my eyes peeled for your updates Foda. You rock.

I want to see one fully painted!!

WAAAAAAGH!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-24 Update

drunkorc — GMT

I was going to say this is taking a long time, but then again, its freakin' 4!!!! and you save over $800.00

Really starting to build a Gargant.

Good Job mate!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-24 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

akira5665 - Thanks, the waist will be started on Sunday. My coworker and I will put the finishing touches on the final 2 guns then its time to build the waist.

drunkorc - Thanks. I don't want ot start rushing myself, if I do they'll turn out horrible.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-24 Update

Phoenix — GMT

Wow, the sound on the extension / retraction is perfect. Couldn't ask for anything more.

I called the camara flash on that new gun about 10 sec before I read it. I love the idea. Now lets just see how your opponents react

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-24 Update

Savnock — GMT

Burning the aquila into the retinas of heretics is the new black. I love it.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-24 Update

ender502 — GMT

[quote=Savnock]Burning the aquila into the retinas of heretics is the new black. I love it.[/quote]

Sigged for ultimate coolness.

ender502

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-24 Update

Brother Bartius — GMT

I'm needing my fix on this project!

Too long for an update.

What's happening?

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 2-24 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Well its funny you ask, last night we were finally able to put some more work into the titan.
After looking at the plans we determined that the 3 leg sections are alsmot the same size
So we came up with the following
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-010F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-011F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-013F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-015F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-016F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-018F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-617F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-618F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-619F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-620F.jpg[/IMG]

Hopefully when this is resined they will fit together and allow the legs to be pose able. That is the hope anyway.
After we confirm the parts fit together as planned, we'll make 3 different molds of this part, 1 for the upper leg, 1 for the middle leg, and finally 1 for the lower leg.
Each mold will have different mounting parts and details on it so all 4 titans will have the same basic shape and armor for their legs.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-7 Update

Azmodai — GMT

I'm not sure if I will build a Warhound... Because it won't be as good as yours...

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-7 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Thanks Azmodai! You'd be surprised if you just take your time, and plan things out you'll wind up doing alot better than you originally thought you did.

The leg piece didn't work quite as planned so there was much nashing of teeth and cutting the channels so it could become more posable. I'm making another mold right now of some of the accessories to put on the leg, including a ring with rivits that will go around the bolt holes.

I'll have some more pics tomorrow night.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-7 Update

Azmodai — GMT

Really I'm gonna build it, but currently I'm waiting for some plasticard me and Red Skullz ordrered.
I'm gonna build a Warhound, and Red Skullz will make a Stompa, for som serious Apocalypse action...

Tested the template I've got with some paper card:
[url=http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1FJLA][img]http://www.postimage.org/aV1FJLA.jpg[/img][/url]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-7 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Looking good so far azmodai!
I've never started with the feet of a titan, it just seems that as you build your titan its going to get heavier, and the best way to cope with that is to weigh the feet down (or widen them) so I always build the feet close to the end.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-7 Update

Brother Bartius — GMT

Thanks for the update Foda.

Looking forward to the next one.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-7 Update

Hellfury — GMT

I love the flash idea.

You can tell your opponent to call your army "cheese", and when he does, tell him "Those are the magic words! You asked for it!" and then blind the poor fool with the Aquila of the golden throne.

That thing is seriously hilarious.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-7 Update

malfred — GMT

I hope you're going to have a camera somewhere in the
cockpit so you can record "a model's eye view".

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-7 Update

Azmodai — GMT

I'm anticipating a GREAT paint job...

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-7 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

Well this week has been a flurry of building!

First the mold for the leg segment:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-043F.jpg[/IMG]

Then we get resin leg segments!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-046F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-045F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-044F.jpg[/IMG]

After some slight cutting the segments fit together rather well!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-052F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-051F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-050F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-049F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-048F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-047F.jpg[/IMG]

Finally after adding some detail we glued the segments into boxes:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-145F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-146F.jpg[/IMG]

Mixed up some mold material
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-147F.jpg[/IMG]

Put a lip around the boxes (to prevent any over flow):
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-148F.jpg[/IMG]

Then we poured the mold material into the boxes and turned the pump on (the bubbles you see is the air escaping from the mold)!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-149F.jpg[/IMG]

After about 30 minutes of vacuuming the molds are set aside for 24 hours:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-150F.jpg[/IMG]

And you then get this:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-553F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-554F.jpg[/IMG]

The now pose able leg segments!!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-552F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-551F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-550F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-549F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-548F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-547F.jpg[/IMG]

We'll be starting the feet with pose able toes tomorrow! Hopefully I'll be able to get some more pictures up before I go to bed.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-12 Update

Stelek — GMT

Crazy.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Here are some pictures of the leg sets.

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Destrado — GMT

Just insane. Looking forward to seeing the completed models. And I loved the whole "Light of the Emperor" thingie!

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Boss Salvage — GMT

Thanks for the process pics Foda, very very cool to see how the whole deal works. Leg segments look good, though a little unsure how those 4 parts make for a leg all together. May have to check the FW warhound to get a feel for what it's going to look like with body / feet on the ends.

- Salvage

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well last night we got some work done on the waist.

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Symbio Joe — GMT

Good to see you picked up your epic quest again .

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asmodai650 — GMT

HaHa, looks like the lathe at my work. we used to have a little enco as well. these titans are looking very nice. You should definetly be proud of them and yourselves.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

asmodai650 - isn't it amazing how much mess resin makes on a lathe? Metal you get all those neat spiraly bits you can use on bases but resin just makes a huge mess!

Symbio Joe - Thanks, I couldn't just leave these titans to rust. I took a break and painted some warmachine models, so now its time to get back into the swing of things.

And with that... we have a waist!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-567F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-568F.jpg[/IMG]

Back, with hinge. This allows access to the bolts.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-569F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-570F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-571F.jpg[/IMG]

Well 2 legs, plus 2 hips.... well you know what that means
IT WALKS!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-584F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-587F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-588F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-586F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-589F.jpg[/IMG]

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PRoeske — GMT

As i'm quiet new to Dakka, o didnt notice this topic before, buw WOW, it really looks amazing.

One little thing i notice, is the legs are quiet thin for such an enormous machine...

Grtz. Pim

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Symbio Joe — GMT

This is a bit strange on the close ups the legs look quite okay but from far away they look too thin.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

PRoeske - Patience young grasshopper we have a way to go.

Symbio Joe - I think its due to the fact that the legs are abit over extended to balance the body (which is just placed on top).
When the body is attached to the waist (which will be after the feet and head are done as we need to figure out the center of gravity) we'll be able to lower and pose the legs. The legs are also missing their shin armor which adds ALOT of bulk to them.

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Destrado — GMT

Can't wait to see them painted, what a monster project!

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extrenm(54) — GMT

This is unbelieveably cool.

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gamefiend — GMT

this is sooooo awesome. The attention to detail and process is amazing, and inspiring. I'm going to go build a space hulk to scale now!

Waitaminnit....no I'm not.

Look forward to updates.

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migsula — GMT

Coolness!

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Develain — GMT

Unfreakingbelievable.

this is great. isnt it expensive to buy all that resin?

-Develain

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ZamboniKnight — GMT

I can't help it! The hinge laying open on the waist right now reminds me of those little kids running around in cartoons in the one-piece jammies with their poop chute open!

Aside from that, it looks great and I can't wait to see the shin armor in place!!!

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sennacherib — GMT

This is truely awe inspiring. so ... i have a question that maybe you can help me with. where did you learn how to resin cast. i have been looking around on the web for a while now and i have not been able to find a good site. can you drop me a link. thanks.

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MachineSlave — GMT

Love the titan, the attention to detail and the process, but the legs.... not feelin it. Just looks too much like a toy and that if it were hit from the side he would fall over. The individual legs need to be able to pivot to the side a bit to balance.

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Brother Bartius — GMT

Awsome work as always.

I did think the same as others have said with regards to the legs until I checked out the picks on FW of one of theirs.

Once the shin armour is in place, as you have said, it will beef out the legs and make them look a lot sturdier.

Loving your work.

Kudus for the sheer thought and effort as well as sharing this with the unitiated in Ultra scratch-building.

I can't wait to see the next update.

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Valhallan42nd — GMT

I hate you with the green fire of all the jealousy in the world.

So... very... jealous...

P.S. great work!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Destrado, extrenm(54) - Thanks for the compliments!

gamefiend - Thanks! I've heard about an epic scale cobra destroyer someone built but I've been unable to find any pictures. I think it'd be cool if someone came up with something like that for a club project.

migsula - Thanks! When I finally get around to painting I'm sure it'll be no where near your level

Develain - Thanks! The resin is roughly $90 USD a gallon, and the silicon is the same. I've used about a gallon of each on this project, and a couple of others

ZamboniKnight - ROFL! I never thought of my titans having a butt-flap! The shin armor will probably come after the head and feet. They're not super important for the balance of the titan so they're going to be one of the last steps.

sennacherib - I started using resin with a Alumulite casting kit. It runs $75 USD and it comes with some resin, silicon, and a demo VHS. After that I picked up some info from a local guy who does some resin casting. There are some great websites out there that do resin casting, just do a google search on "resin casting" and you'll find some great ones.

MachineSlave - Thanks! The legs may be a bitlacking in posability, but considering forgeworld's titan woun't move at all I think I've got a leg up on them

Brother Bartius - Thanks! Hopefully when the shin armor is doe the legs will look abit more like the forgeworld one except for the silly exposed ball joint for an ankle.

Valhallan42nd - Thanks for the compliment!

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Azmodai — GMT

Yours is "a bit" more ambitious than mine...

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Sok — GMT

Hi all, long time lurker, first time poster!

I joined Dakka purely to say how mind blowing this project is, I am in total awe of your work!

Can't wait to see these beauties painted up!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Sok - Thanks for the compliment and welcome to dakka!

Well another night of hard work leads to some more pictures.
We've been hard at work on the head trying to keep it simple enough to be molded, yet complex enough to still look cool, so far we've come up with the following:
Parts:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-593F.jpg[/IMG]

Close up of the nose (hopefully this will resin):
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-602F.jpg[/IMG]

Check out the floor!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-603F.jpg[/IMG]

Together:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-594F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-595F.jpg[/IMG]

We've also come up with the cowl that goes over the head, this part will be resined as well.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-596F.jpg[/IMG]

Head plus cowel:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-597F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-598F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-599F.jpg[/IMG]

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ZamboniKnight — GMT

Is this where we start banging our paintbrushes on the table and chanting "PAINT!" like a little kid who wants food?

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Symbio Joe — GMT

[quote=ZamboniKnight]Is this where we start banging our paintbrushes on the table and chanting "PAINT!" like a little kid who wants food?[/quote]

No we are not that close.

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DaMaGe — GMT

This ROCKS! It seems half the people on this forum are complete modeling legends, but you sir (and your servo-dad) are unreal. Firing bullets wildly in praise

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Foda_Bett — GMT

ZamboniKnight - I think Joe's right. By the time I start painting you'll be VERY hoarse and have a paintbrush sized hole in your table

DaMaGe - Wow, I don't know what to say, thanks for the compliment.

Here are some updated pics of the resins.

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JohnHwangDD — GMT

When all of this is done, I wonder if you'll have a summary of hours and money spent on this project. It seems like an awful lot of work you've put it.

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Ramshackle_Curtis — GMT

Haha, you could say that about ANY project on here! Thats the hobby...

Insidentally, Foda_Bett, what pressure are you casting at? What resin and mould rubber are you using?

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Here are some pictures of the 4 sets of heads and waists!

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Symbio Joe — GMT

[img]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/SymbioJoe/stuff/1207158245601.jpg[/img]

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DaMaGe — GMT

Great progress! I love the new hound heads , but maaaaaaybe i love symbiojoes hound more

Would all your titans be a match for the dreaded household pet monster

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Savnock — GMT

Go go go!

Do you still have your Warlord titan? Will we be able to get a "family photo" once you're done?

I wonder how many folks out there can actually say "I owna titan legion". My guess is you and like two other dudes.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

JohnHwangDD - I don't even want to know what kind of time I've put into these machines.

Ramshackle_Curtis - the Pressure is at 45 PSI, and the vaccume is 28 HG.
The resin and molding stuffs is from John Greer, I posted a link back on on the 2nd or 3rd pages.

Symbio Joe - ROFL thats hillarious!

DaMaGe - Thanks! The tians would probably be tipped over by its assaults! Dog > 25mm killing machine

Savnok - Yeah I still have the Albion. He's sitting in my game room gathering dust right now. I still have't attached the arms from when I took him out for that mega game. I think when I finish the 4 hounds I'll schedule another mega game at my work just so I can field them all. Somewhere down the line I'd like to build 2 of the newer boxy reavers (styled after ForgeWorld's epic models). Of course thats a project a LONG way off.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well you can't have just a bath tub with chairs in it for a head so you need a cover. Preferrably removeable so you can see all the cool gubbinz inside.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-627F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-628F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-629F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-630F.jpg[/IMG]

Attached to the "jaw"
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-631F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-632F.jpg[/IMG]
Notice how the slot on the cover latches into the jaw there? That's to prevent the cover from toppling off and acting as an apocalyptic barrage.

Attached to the body with cowl
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-633F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-635F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-634F.jpg[/IMG]

And since so much work was put into this we've decide to try and resin it. To do that we needed to fill in the giant wind screen area:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-638F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-637F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-636F.jpg[/IMG]

Hopefully if this resins correctly it'll make building the other 4 a snap. As well as make for some cool apocalypse objectives and destroyed markers.

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Brother Bartius — GMT

You constantly surprise me Foda.

Just when I think this project can't get any better you pull something like this off.

That head is fantastic.

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Lemmingspawn — GMT

Dude the rest of what you were doing looked nice.

But now that I see that head. Wow. That's awesome dude!!

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Flachzange — GMT

The coolness, scale and skill goin into this project is simply mind blowing.

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Sok — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]As well as make for some cool apocalypse objectives and destroyed markers.[/quote]

That is such an awesome idea! Hell, if it wasn't ever-so-slightly illegal, I'd buy a few of those from you in a snap!

BTW, is anyone else having keyboard problems from drooling as a result of this blog?

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The_Blackadder — GMT

Your effort and your documentation leave me breathless.

Thanks for sharing,

The Blackadder

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CrimsonFist — GMT

Would it be possible to cast it in transparent/transluscent resin so you can see through the windshield?

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Develain — GMT

[/quote] BTW, is anyone else having keyboard problems from drooling as a result of this blog? [/quote]

no i always cover my keybord before watching this thread

Anyway, that head is just like the original one, your plasticcard skills are awesome
Love this

-Develain

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Brother Bartius - Thanks! I think you'll be even more suprised when its finished. I've still got a couple of tricks in store.

Lemmingspawn - Thanks! My dad and I took turns holding the head on the body last night and just looking at how it completes the model. It looks really cool!

Flachzange - Thanks for the comments!

Sok - Yeah forgeworld had a cool idea with their "Just buy a titan and cut its head off" objective in the apocalypse book so I decided if we could get the head to resin we'd cast up some extras. You'll see in the photos there are 5 heads. The one on the far right was a pulled out of the mold a little early so it warped abit (as well as caving-in in a couple of spots) so I've already got an objective picked out.

The_Blackadder - Thanks! Legoburner asked me to write an article on casting for the new system (since i'm basically there already) so it will be put to good use.

CrimsonFist - Great minds think a like! I had some old micro mark crystal clear resin sitting around and tried pouring some into the mold. After waiting almost 6 hours for the stuff to dry (an estimated 90 minute dry time BTW) I went ahead and pulled the head out of the mold. It was a goopy sticky mess. But it finally harded (24hrs later) so it will become another objective.

Develain - Thanks! BTW I'm loving your thousand sons thread. I'm deffinatly going to be stealing some of your ideas and colors for my biggerized thousand sons.

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DaMaGe — GMT

NICE! Great progress Foda. Is it the shadows of is the head not quite flush on the jaw on the RHS? Also, I was thinking, whilst it saves time to resin all the heads, maybe a bit of extra work individually on them is a good idea, to provide some originality to each titan.
Can't wait for the next update

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Teek — GMT

Excellent work as always Foda. I for one am really, really looking forward to an article on casting, as I'm looking to break into that aspect of modeling too. I've gotten my hands on the pump equipment (I work with vacuum systems in my lab all the time, hooray second-hand spare parts) but I'm still trying to find the right "chamber" of sorts.

Can't wait to see these puppies fully assembled!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

DaMaGe - Actually its not as bad as it looks. There's a little slop between the peg on the nose and the slot on the plate. This allows the head to fit on loosly which decreases the number of paint touch ups. There woun't be much of a gap when I get the head painted as the paint will add some thickness to the model.

Teek - Thanks! The hardest part about the "chamber" is finding a table to use. I'll have to see if I can get the name of the rubber I used for the floor in mine. The glass is probably the easiest part to find (a decent one anyway). Just look for bell jars (which I'm sure you have at a lab) or even cheap cake stands.

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DaMaGe — GMT

Cool, sounds like a plan to me.

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Azmodai — GMT

Me, rigth now, very intimidated...

My Titan blog

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Azmodai - Your titan is starting to come along. Sorry its been hijacked by crazies. I've left some feedback in the thread and some ideas for some additional details.

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Azmodai — GMT

I can't help imagine how it would be to show up to 3000p apocalypse battle with 4 warhounds, and little else... LOL
Imagine the opponents face...

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Phoenix — GMT

Any plans for further lights or sounds? Seems like there may be room in the cockpit for some cool lighting effects with some LED's.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Azmodai - I pointed it out the other day and with the 5 titans I have 10,300 points of painted guard.

Phoenix - Yeah there a plans for lights all over. For the cockpit we've gotta finish the pilots first before moving on, as they can take up a bunch of room. I picked up a sentinel driver as well as the forgeworld standing titan crew to see if they can be put together anyway.

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Fabricator-General — GMT

I just found this thread. Really impressive. I would like to have the time to try something like this but as it is I feed the FW machine to have my titans.

Can't wait to see them all finished!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Thanks Fabricator, btw if you have any mechanicus bits you want to let go I'd be interested

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Fabricator-General — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]Thanks Fabricator, btw if you have any mechanicus bits you want to let go I'd be interested [/quote]

As a gesture of respect and appreciation for the ambition of this project, and for the quality of the execution, I think the Machina Opus symbol can be bestowed by Mars.

I can send you the little one that come with FW titans and can fit on the side of a rhino door, and the big ones that FW sells separately. From there you could probably cast more.

Send me your mailing address by pm.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Thanks Fabricator-General I'm sure I'll do the machine cult proud with these beauties and my mechanicus army (which I've started drawing plans for).

Since the head, cover, and nose are done its time to flesh out the cockpit. You can't have a titan without drivers after all.
Fist up was scratch building the moderati's chairs.

Here are some pics of the detailed up princeps chair and the moderati chairs inside the "tub"
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-714F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-713F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-712F.jpg[/IMG]

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Cypher037 — GMT

... because [i]just[/i] making the exterior of 4 titans isn't enough...

This is madness. Please stop before you explode with cool.

-Leo037

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sleazy — GMT

thats it, I hearby announce my retirement from titan-building, I have been judged and have been found wanting.

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Azmodai — GMT

At least you give me some inspiration to build interriors for my titan, but you demolish my motivation...

Exellent work though!!! Forgeworld, go hide...

Azmodai

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f74 — GMT

Nah you guys are wrong! Genius like this just lives to inspire us common peeps into building our own and improving our skills!

where would we be if we just gave up ? Azmodai you wouldn't have that warhound and Sleazy your Reaver would just be a "What if!!!"

Sure we might never be as great as this but that shouldnt stop us from being good!

Three cheers for Titans!

Hip Hip......

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Orlanth — GMT

Look everyone. I found something wrong. We have hope for our own projects to have meaning.

Ha! Your excuse for a Titan battlegroup has so much detail that the crew have no access! Ha!

You need the princeps throne to be swivelling, set up to look like it can swivel 90 degrees. I think it is a little too wide to do that. Then the moderati can clamber through past the princeps chair, over their own into their chairs. The princeps follows rotating the chair behind him. You cant get out in a hurry, but ergonomics is not one of the Imperium's priorities.

thealternative is to model and access hatch on the side of the head in front of the princeps chair.

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Sgt_Scruffy — GMT

Nothing to add, just a quick question.

Where do you get your plasticard? Do you buy it online or at a FLGS?

Also, let me add my praise to the choir. Not only is this one of the most impressive projects I've ever seen, it is also one of the best modelling blogs ever in regards to not only showing the finished product but what goes into it.

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sleazy — GMT

yeah f74 you are right.

OI FODA! your titans might be pretty boys but we both know they fear the Reaver .

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Cypher037 - Thanks!

sleazy - Don't give up I post these pics to give y'all ideas on how to clean out your bits boxes and build cool titans!

Azmodai - LOL, if you want to lazily build an interior buy an airplane or helicopter kit with an interior and then modify it to fit your titan's head.

f74 - Thanks! I'm glad I can inspire people just like some of the old dakkaites inspired me.

Orlanth - Not quite. The princeps chair is pushed to the side so that the forgeworld titan crew on foot can just walk sideways by. The moderati (since they're less important) have to climb over their chairs.

Sgt_Scruffy - There was a chain of craft stores called Michaels that closed down about 10 years ago and they put all their plasticard on 90% clearance so we cleaned out every one in north central Texas (about 6 shops). We're still using some of the 1/2 rounds and stuff from that purchase but the bulk plasticard I get it all at my FLGS. Thanks for the compliment!

sleazy - With forgeworlds new totally broken rules for the reaver I would indeed fear the beastie! I'd also fear the pus coming out of f74's titan if I ever actually got the shields off!

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Orlanth — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]

Orlanth - Not quite. The princeps chair is pushed to the side so that the forgeworld titan crew on foot can just walk sideways by. The moderati (since they're less important) have to climb over their chairs.

[/quote]

Hmm, so the chair does move. It must be the camera angle, it doesnt look like the crew can get in, the round 'things' and other protrusions on the wall seem to get in the way too much.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

[quote=Orlanth][quote=Foda_Bett]

Orlanth - Not quite. The princeps chair is pushed to the side so that the forgeworld titan crew on foot can just walk sideways by. The moderati (since they're less important) have to climb over their chairs.

[/quote]

Hmm, so the chair does move. It must be the camera angle, it doesnt look like the crew can get in, the round 'things' and other protrusions on the wall seem to get in the way too much.[/quote]

I can't take a picture showing you, because the chairs are now in a mold box but we will show you after we pull some copies.
Don't worry though, because the back door is resin, and can't open, so according to assumptions, no one can get in.
Remember the top of the head pivots from the back like a fighter plane, so they could crawl in that way if they had too.
There is a limit to how deep we will go. It can never ALL be to perfect scale because of plastic versus steel thickness, etc.

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Orlanth — GMT

Sure, but when you do work this good critique raises to the next level too, not to complain, but because you can.

With anyone else, it would be picky to comment on the ergonomics of titan cockpits. So my comments are in a very real way a complement.

I did wonder if the canopy was hinged, but unless the head tilts forward it doesnt look like it will work.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

[quote=Orlanth]Sure, but when you do work this good critique raises to the next level too, not to complain, but because you can.

With anyone else, it would be picky to comment on the ergonomics of titan cockpits. So my comments are in a very real way a complement.

I did wonder if the canopy was hinged, but unless the head tilts forward it doesnt look like it will work.[/quote]

We like comments, both good and bad, because it helps all of us in the group to get better. I’m a big boy, and welcome constructive criticism. Lately, however, it seems like you just flat don’t like this model… If that is the case, why do you follow the thread? I can’t really tell where you are coming from, because I haven’t seen any of your models to use as a point of reference. Please advise.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well these are pulled fresh from the molds, no dusting, sanding, or cleanup:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-721F.jpg[/IMG]

"Hey what's that flashy thing?"
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-722F.jpg[/IMG]

With the top installed.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-723F.jpg[/IMG]

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Darkness — GMT

Amazing.

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Orlanth — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]

We like comments, both good and bad, because it helps all of us in the group to get better. I’m a big boy, and welcome constructive criticism. Lately, however, it seems like you just flat don’t like this model… If that is the case, why do you follow the thread? I can’t really tell where you are coming from, because I haven’t seen any of your models to use as a point of reference. Please advise.
[/quote]

You got me all wrong, I have no agenda. How many tongue-in-cheek smilies do you need to see before you see the difference between a comment and an attack. Many have said your work is so good it disillusions them. So when I find something that might need improvement I embellished on it. Like this.

On that note in your recent pictures the chair looks repositioned, and now permits good access. Or was that just camera angle?

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ZamboniKnight — GMT

The forward chairs look too close. The one on the left (in the pic) looks like he's hitting his head on the front panel. Are Titans equipped with passenger side airbags?

A note on tongue in cheek and sarcastic comments on the internet: They rarely translate well through no fault of the writer, but when read, the reader simply has no idea as to the tone of voice or inflection placed on certain words. It sucks, because some really funny things end up being taken in the entirely wrong light. Sometimes it's best to stick to knock knock jokes

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sleazy — GMT

I dont think Orlanth was seriously critisizing Foda, anymore than I was seriously handing in my resignation. You are so head and shoulders above every other scratch titan that any "faults" are sure to be tongue in cheek.

I wish I had your casting skills, its something I'm thinking about, is there any guides or sites you can pint me towards?

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Orlanth — GMT

The forward chairs look about right. Moderati while important dont need a view, and the fact that they are bowed before the dashboard of the titan makes them look suitably servile. Its 'unfortunate' that the head angle of the moderati looking up means he is looking at the frame and not out the window, but if there is instrumentation detail around the frame, as in a real aircraft cockpit (the nearest analogy), this could look all the better. Without instrumentation panels on the frame it might be better to swap over the two moderati.

I wonder however if the Princeps is high up enough to have an unrestricted forward view. If the front widescreen is above head height of the Moderati, and the Princeps appears less than a full head height above them the front view may end up more like a childs eye view, not good when you are that high off the ground. Again this might just be camera angle but I wonder if the Princeps needs a raised seat base.

Zamboni Knight, you are quite correct on how posts on the net often sound crabbier than intended. It's because reasonable people can be mistaken for the trollz that salt the fields for everyone. Which is why liberal use of smilies is needed if you want to make a joke criticism. But as you say, even then its not always taken the right way. No harm done though.

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Orlanth — GMT

[quote=sleazy]I dont think Orlanth was seriously critisizing Foda, anymore than I was seriously handing in my resignation. You are so head and shoulders above every other scratch titan that any "faults" are sure to be tongue in cheek.
[/quote]

This is precisely what I was saying. In fact my pointing out 'flaws' was based directly on your mock resignation comments to 'encourage' you.

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Azmodai — GMT

I would think WOOOW, kind'a sums it up...

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Foda_Bett — GMT

I think some of you may have missed a key point – I guess I didn’t explain it well enough a couple of posts ago… Nothing has been properly placed or glued – we haven’t even sanded the bases off the resin pulls – the seats and characters were only set in temporarily to let everyone see an approximation of positioning…. we only made these parts to be able to tell the weight for balancing when we build the feet. Nothing will be glued until we are ready for paint! One of the characters will be looking at the dashboard (which isn’t even built yet), which will be lit (all in due time) and the other will be looking out the windshield, and not at a post. Also, if you look at the cockpit bucket more carefully, you will see the back half of the floor is raised. Remember, this is not a kit. Scratch building sometimes requires several iterations before everything goes together properly.

It’s time to work on the feet!

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Aduro — GMT

[quote]Remember, this is not a kit. Scratch building sometimes requires several iterations before everything goes together properly.
[/quote]

I don't want your excuses! I want perfection from the get go!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Forgot a few pictures!
Here are some photos of the models as they appear after molding. The big braces you see under their butts is to prevent the drivers from breaking off at the ankles when pulled (this happend a few times on some other molds).
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-735F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-734F.jpg[/IMG]

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blinky — GMT

That is beautiful. Personally I prefer my FW titan, but thats just because its Chaos, and im an evil fanboy. Yours appears so much more structurally sound, im having difficulty assembling mine.

One Question: Once you have finished the molding process, how long do you think it would take to make one? It would be awesome if you could churn them out one a day, and have an entire Titan Army! Good luck finding someone brave enough to battle you with 5 titans, let alone a whole company of them.

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DaMaGe — GMT

Awesome Foda! I love the figures, it proves that you can cast great minis as well as the larger pieces - not that there was much reason to doubt it
Looking forward to the feet, and seeing the titans standing.

-DMG-

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Foda_Bett — GMT

blinky - Thanks! I'm sure after this project I could get a titan from scratch to this point in about a weekend (as long as I built simple guns).

DaMaGe - Thanks! If you scroll down you'll see one standing without feet.

Well since we have to figure out how to build the feet we need to know how the weight is distributed on the titan. So we glued a body together.
PLEASE REMEMBER: This is just quickly glued together, there is no details added, no gap filling, no lights, no sounds, no wiring, not even a nose, but it is a good mock up.

Can you spot the marine?
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-736F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-737F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-738F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-739F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-740F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-741F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-742F.jpg[/IMG]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-4 Update

DaMaGe — GMT

SWWWEEEET! I love it!!
I think the thinness of the legs has already been mentioned - the solution being the plates around the shins (that have yet to arrive).
Also, do you think that this pairing of guns looks a little unbalanced? The RH gun is considerably smaller. Just a thought.

Final point, who else has immaturely chuckled at "super lube". Oh dear...

-DMG-

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Boss Salvage — GMT

It's a titan!!!

Agreed on skinny legs, but also agreed that some armor plating will bulk them right up. The guns actually look a little over-sized when put all together, but I think that's just me or the angle, cause even if they are big, big = awesome is a hard equation to argue with

Looking at it the hip / pelvic area looks like it could use some more work, but I'm positive more work is ocurring as I write this

- Salvage

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Jazz is for Losers — GMT

I agree that the guns look a bit unbalanced. I think that the big one would be better with a single barrel, but that might lok wierd now that the mount has been designed for a double. Aside from that great, can't wait to see it completed.

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Greebynog — GMT

I have to admit to a sly snigger at super lube. This looks incredible though, the attention to detail is fantastic, that's what makes a great model stand out from an ok one.

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Orlanth — GMT

[quote=Jazz is for Losers]I agree that the guns look a bit unbalanced. [/quote]

When I saw the guns lined up a few pages back I did notice a marked size difference, however if the guns are pairedup carefully this will not matter. Though very cleverly done I must admit to not being too keen on some of the guns. However I think its just the overly visible plumbing references, and a good paint job should fix that.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-4 Update

Foda_Bett — GMT

DaMaGe - The guns are removable as I've stated countless times. The guns were placed on the titan to give us an example of the 2 extremes. The slimmer right handed turbo laser, and the fatter left handed ack-ack.

Boss_Salvage - The guns were done off of forgeworld's so if they're oversized its a flaw in the design. The body isn't detailed at all (which includes some additional stuff for the wings) so when its done it will look quite different.

Jazz is for Losers - Thanks!

Greebynog - I hadn't ever thought of the synthetic "Super lube" as humorous until now. The stuff works great on the table saw as it keeps the plexi glass from getting hung up. Thanks for the compliment.

Orlanth - There's a scratch builder that goes to a few of the model shows and many of his sci-fi vehicles are old ergonomic mice and trac-balls. Its rather funny to see them before they're painted, but when you get a coat of paint and some weathering even a deodorant can can look like a warship.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-4 Update

DaMaGe — GMT

Foda, sorry if I seem to have exasperated you with that comment - I know that you can chop and change the guns as need be, so I wasn't saying "oh no, you've ruined the titan..." etc etc, but more that those two don't quite match. Obviously, you've now explained why you chose to match the two extremes, and that makes total sense.
Apologies again if I seemed to communicate any emotion not analogous to "WOW!!".

-DMG-

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Foda_Bett — GMT

I must admit that last post came across a bit harsh.
I didn't mean to sound upset, I just want y'all to remember that the pictures were mearly for test purposes and because of that we needed the 2 ends of the spectrum.

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Brother Bartius — GMT

Amazing, keep the pics coming.

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Lagduf — GMT

Just read the entire thread. nice work man.

Definitely inspirational.

I'm been wanting to do some molding for terrain purposes (just plaster but I may look at other materials) so I think i'll actually look in to that now.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-4 Update

malfred — GMT

You know what would be BA? Cup holders.

Just kidding. I think the coolest part of this whole project is
the idea that the entire process is reproducible. Why stop at
four titans when you can have twenty?

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Savnock — GMT

Brilliant work. Your crew, cockpit, and torso detailing are all particularly nice.

I am however in agreement with the others that without the shin plates the legs look really skinny. I failed to find any reference to shin plates while scanning back- are you doing some, or leaving the legs as they are in the test-assembly pic?

Again, brilliant work. Your titan legion is going to rock.

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ZamboniKnight — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]The body isn't detailed at all (which includes some additional stuff for the wings) so when its done it will look quite different.

The stuff works great on the table saw as it keeps the plexi glass from getting hung up.
[/quote]
Oh, Foda... you're so funny, you don't even know your genius

[size=9][i]there's two jokes up there... one modeling, the other... "crude"[/i]
[/size]

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CrimsonFist — GMT

[quote=malfred]You know what would be BA? Cup holders.[/quote]

Yes. I second the nomination of the gentleman from, well, where ever he's from... doesn't matter, cup holders would be awesome!

It's one of those tiny details that no one notices at first, but when they look closer...

Cupholders would be better than lights.

In fact, you should model one of the princeps to be holding out a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, like he pointing forward with it.

Maybe another like he just spilled the cup in his lap so he's half getting up and about to take it out on the moderati.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Brother Bartius - Thanks!

Lagduf - Thanks! I haven't tried plaster molding but I've resined some things that were made with dental plaster. Be warned if you're going to do that the silicon has a tendencey to absorb into the plaster, making it a bear to remove from the mold.

malfred - LOL the only thing stopping me from going to 20 is the fact that unless 20 combine like voltron to make a house I'd be homeless

Savnock - The shin plates were not necessary to find the balance point of the titan so they aren't bulit yet. They will be constructed right before painting, and will snap on just like my warlord's armor.

ZamboniKnight - I guess my mind isn't in the gutter as much as y'all I don't see that as funny

CrimsonFist - I don't know about better than lights. I think it will be pretty cool when I can turn the lights off and play from the spot lights on my titans. I thought about having one sound like Invader Zim saying "Push those buttons pull those levers!"

Although we're currently working on the feet we're taking cupholders into consideration... I wonder what starbucks would look like in the 41st millenium?

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Lagduf — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]Brother Bartius - Thanks!

Lagduf - Thanks! I haven't tried plaster molding but I've resined some things that were made with dental plaster. Be warned if you're going to do that the silicon has a tendencey to absorb into the plaster, making it a bear to remove from the mold
[/quote]

Thats, i'll keep that in mind. My sister actually has quite a bit of knowledge about working with plaster from some art courses she just recently took in college. I'm going to too hit her up for as much help as possible.

I don't think Starbucks would survive in to the 41st millenium. Coca-Cola yes, starbucks no.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

One thing to remember though. Plaster is no where near as strong as resin is, nor does it show the kind of detail resin does.

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Silverthorne — GMT

Looks great so far. What were the two guns on there? If I remember from earlier in the thread, is that the inferno gun and the laser destroyer?

Is there going to be any superficial damage to the carapace/greaves added?

Any idea on the legion yet? I always though the warp-runners had the coolest scheme.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well we've been hard at work on the feet so its time for another update!

Humble beginnings of a foot:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-744F.jpg[/IMG]

Blank toe, blank toe mold and foot (minus rear toe)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-743F.jpg[/IMG]

Rear toe attached:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-745F.jpg[/IMG]

View from above:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-746F.jpg[/IMG]

From behind:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-747F.jpg[/IMG]

And after a couple of hours of detailing:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-751F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-752F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-753F.jpg[/IMG]

I've got to say for the crappy over sized models forgeworld makes their photo etch and normal sized models are great!
I've put one of the medium eagle sprues through the works for this project and I've got 2/3 of the sprue left!

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blinky — GMT

Please god don't paint them Blood Angels. Red is overused and wouldnt loot that good. [quote]I always though the warp-runners had the coolest scheme.[/quote]
Now thats a proper Titan scheme.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

I found a PDF that lists titan color schemes but I'd like a place where I can see examples of the loyalist schemes.
Does anyone know of such a site or even book?

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DeathGod — GMT

I have a book called Titan Legions Codex: Titanicus... I'm not sure if its from the original version of Epic, or if it predates epic, found it at a used bookstore. You might want to see if you can get your hands on a copy...

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Orlanth — GMT

There is a german website with canon colour schemes.

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Orlanth — GMT

Here it is:

http://wh40k.lexicanum.de/wiki/Titanenlegion

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Orlanth — GMT

There are four main Titan Legions depicted in canon, though some may be equally large but more obscure.

Legio Astorum (Warp Runners). Mostof the heroic Princeps written up have been from this legion. Its also a frequently depicted colour scheme, which hasd changed slightly (for the better IMHO) with the new Forgeworld Reaver. Their principle duties involve guarding the Cadian Gate.

Legio Griffonicus (War Griffons). Frequently depicted but not too much is known about them except the colour scheme. though in more recent history they lost their forgeworld to the nids.

Legio Destructor (Steel Beasts). The largest known legion. Particularly well stocked in titans of all sizes. They like to try to 'out waargh' orks by mounting speaker systems on their titans, it usually works.

Legio Ignatus (Fire Wasps). By far the most prestigious legion. Defended the Imperial Palace during the Horus Heresy. For this the Fire Wasps are the only legion permitted on Holy Terra. The Legion has the honour of supporting the Adeptus Custodes, two warlord titans from the legion maintain permenant vigil over the Golden Throne.
The Fire Wasps still see action elsewhere (unlike the Adeptus Custodes) and were recently seen on Taros.

Others:

Legio Metallica (Iron Skulls). The titan legion responsible for guarding Armageddon, most of their exposure comes fro armageddon supplements. This legion was all but destroyed during the ork invasion.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well the foot mold came out right:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-754F.jpg[/IMG]

Here's the resin with the master:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-755F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-756F.jpg[/IMG]

So now I know what you're wondering. Well you've got this pretty foot, what does it look like on the titan?
So here's the photos
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-760F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-761F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-762F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-763F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-764F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-765F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-766F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-767F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-769F.jpg[/IMG]

Here's a photo with the nose:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-770F.jpg[/IMG]

Well we're two feet away from having the full sets, after that its on to the toes (of which we have a blank ready), and then shin armor.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-7 Update IT HAS FEET!

Vandez — GMT

Hell's bells. This thing is a few armour plates away from being ready to kick some serious ass. Why stop at four?

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The Phazer — GMT

Agreed - once I had the casts, I'd have half a legion of these things :-)

It looks amazing so far.

Phazer

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extrenm(54) — GMT

AMAZINGLY COOL!! You have real talent to be able to do this. I have one question though, how much money have you saved by building a Titan yourself rather than buying one from Forgeworld?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-7 Update IT HAS FEET!

Typeline — GMT

[quote=extrenm(54)]AMAZINGLY COOL!! You have real talent to be able to do this. I have one question though, how much money have you saved by building a Titan yourself rather than buying one from Forgeworld?[/quote]

I'd like to know this too. But I think the value of saying "I made these 4 Titans" is worth it even if it is more expensive overall than the ones from Forge World.

I've been following this since I started lurking on Dakka, and it is hands down the most incredible thing I've seen in the P&Ming sections.

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Teek — GMT

I think at this point it's not even about saving money over buying forgeworld. After the casting equipment, silicones, resin, construction materials and man hours it probably won't work out as a savings unless several are churned out. A project of this magnitude is more a challenge in fabrication techniques, and design. I love it Foda, it's already been repeated time and time over, but excellent work.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-7 Update IT HAS FEET!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Vandez - Thanks! I'm not going for a legion because a few of the molds are actually destroying themselves as we pull the 4th copy out.

The Phazer - Thanks!

extrenm(54) - All and all there has been about $450 - $500 out of pocket expense. That does not include the vacuume chamber, pressure pot, and other tools we already had.

Typeline - Thanks! You're right the main reason for building them was to make them better than forgeworld's titans. Its nice to have a $800 titan that's just like everyone elses but having my own that are posable, with lights, and sounds is totally different.

Teek - Thanks! Your right, it was also a great learning experience.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-7 Update IT HAS FEET!

Silverthorne — GMT

Looks good. Will the 'palm' part of the foot actually touch the ground or will all the weight be distributed amongst the toes? As a critique, I like the way it looks with a deeper stride because it makes the legs look more stable, and not too close together.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-7 Update IT HAS FEET!

TragicNut — GMT

Foda, you mention that the molds are destroying themselves, but is there anything (other than the cost of silicon(e)) preventing you from just making new molds?

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VermGho5t — GMT

*whistles lecherously*

mighty fine there FB! too bad they aren't pumps....

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-7 Update IT HAS FEET!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Silverthorne - Thanks! Actually it will be balanced on the toes, but I can be balanced anyway we choose. I took it to my FLGS on wednesday and played around with it and I could balance it on one foot with the other just resting on the front of the "toe" (well I guess its a socket).

TragicNut - Basically its the cost of the silicone. We keep all of the masters in a box. I'd love to keep pouring them forever since 1 "gallon" of resin is 1 gallon of part a and 1 gallon of part b.

VermGho5t - LOL! Thanks. They may not inflate but they will raise and lower when we get the toes on there.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well its time for another update. We've spent most of the day making a toe master so I thought y'all would like to see pics.

Toe master, next to a toe resin blank.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-771F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-772F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-773F.jpg[/IMG]

And on the foot.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-774F.jpg[/IMG]

As some of you may know this toe is ALOT shorter than the ones in the cardboard plans but I think it looks a lot better!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-9 Update A master toe!

Captain Lillithian — GMT

this looks awesome. will look even better when the leg plates are on.
kudos to you

Captain Lillithian

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-9 Update A master toe!

N1NJ4 — GMT

I have to wear a diaper when I read this thread! Foda, I commend your talent and ambition!

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DaMaGe — GMT

[quote]Toe master, next to a toe resin blank.[/quote]

Thats not the toe master YOU are the toe master.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-9 Update A master toe!

grey_death — GMT

I've beens staring at these legs since you posted them, wondering what it is that's missing past the armor plating. Just realized what it was! Worky bits! Stuff like hydraulics and bunches o' cables. Any plans to add little detailing like that?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-9 Update A master toe!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Captain Lillithian - Thanks! I'm going to be working on the leg armor this weekend.

N1NJ4 - LOL! Thanks, for the compliment and the visual I didn't need

DaMaGe - LOL! Thanks!

grey_death - There will be some but as the legs are posable it will be limited so we can move the legs easier.

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Brother Bartius — GMT

Can't wait to see the leg armour and toes in place on one of these babies.

The painted group photo of all four may just make me want to sell my soul to satan to inherit your kind of skills.

ps I know that's a while off but I'm looking forward to it.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-9 Update A master toe!

Azmodai — GMT

Niice....!

Azmodai (continiously amazed)

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ender502 — GMT

The works like it is going well. i have only one comment... I really don't like the length of the waist. It seems necesary considering the size of the gun arms but.... It just seems too long. It has a feeling of "standing" rather than "crouching." Does that make sense? Maybe I just nee dto see this with the leg armor on. That could visually weigh down the model a bit and give it more of its "crouching" feeling back.

ender502

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Azmodai - Thanks!

Brother Bartious - Here you go!

Ender502 - LOL! It's ok you don't like the waist - I do! Maybe I forgot to mention it before, the waist has a height adjustment – Hi for big guns, low for regular guns. Also, one other thing has to be taken into account when looking at this waist – IT WORKS! It is both functional and load-bearing. Art doesn't always follow functionality rules, especially with GW. The door on the back opens to get at all the adjustments which aren’t there in the other versions.

Grey Death - Worky bits aren’t done until after the main scratchbuilding is completed. Only the details that need to be included in a resin are added, to avoid repetition. In that way, you don’t have to remove something that gets in the way of another scratchbuilding part, or break a detail part while scratchbuilding. Final details go on just before paint. Some are painted and then added. These models are at least a month away from completion.

As far as a lot of hoses, consider this one - servo driven – not hydraulic. Each joint contains a servo motor – and on this model the joints are movable. Hoses are a fixed length on models that have no movement. With hoses on this model, one pose may look perfect, another might show the hoses as being too long, another too short. And where would the electronics be? In that long waist, of course! It is the center hub of all main components.

Just for grins, think of it this way…. If someone is smart enough to build such a machine as a Warhound, would he (or she) be dumb enough to allow it to be disabled (i.e., stop or fall over) by a simple pocket knife (or a bullet) on an exposed hydraulic line? Makes for good visuals, but not real practical.

I think it should be a requirement that GW people that design models & rules should have served on a military operation front line somewhere…. Just food for thought

This update is going to be chalked full of pictures.

First off another toe:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-774G.jpg[/IMG]

And a master for the shin armor:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-775F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-776F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-777F.jpg[/IMG]

Shin master in place:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-778F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-779F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-780F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-782F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-783F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-784F.jpg[/IMG]

The shin guard will be attached by 2 small screws
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-781F.jpg[/IMG]

4 toes in place and shin master:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-788F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-789F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-790F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-791F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-793F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-794F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-792F.jpg[/IMG]

Well the easiest way to mass produce toes is 4 at a time:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-795F.jpg[/IMG]

Shin armor mold:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-796F.jpg[/IMG]

Both shin armors in place:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-798F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-799F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-802F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-801F.jpg[/IMG]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-10 Update Shins and toes!

Aduro — GMT

Now that you've got feet and shins, it looks like it might be too narrow at the shoulders.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-10 Update Shins and toes!

Kid_Kyoto — GMT

Getting better and better.

Any plan in place for covering the screw heads?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-10 Update Shins and toes!

Destrado — GMT

I want to have your warhounds as my babies.

They are looking too goddamn amazing!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-10 Update Shins and toes!

Azmodai — GMT

Some people will never be happy...

Earn the rigth to critizice, by making your own. Or at least be a bit more humble in your comments.

@Foda_Bett: I totally agree, to many GW/FW details would not have worked on real figthing machines. And I should know... There are many flat surfaces on armoured vehicles, at least in the Norwegian Army.

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Cypher037 — GMT

[quote]Earn the rigth to critizice, by making your own. Or at least be a bit more humble in your comments. [/quote]
I'm sure Foda Bett appreciates criticism more than praise. Ya know, as its actually useful opposed to just ego boosting.

Besides, I'm pretty sure he's secure in his brilliance, he's not gunna mind if someone isn't placidly awed.

-Leo037

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Azmodai — GMT

[quote=Cypher037][quote]Earn the rigth to critizice, by making your own. Or at least be a bit more humble in your comments. [/quote]
I'm sure Foda Bett appreciates criticism more than praise. Ya know, as its actually useful opposed to just ego boosting.

Besides, I'm pretty sure he's secure in his brilliance, he's not gunna mind if someone isn't placidly awed.

-Leo037[/quote]

There's criticism and then there's criticism... But when it does'nt serve other purposes then being rude, or just pointing out that it is'nt like the FW one, I think one should keep it to one selfs.
That was my point...

And of course Foda_Bett is secure in his brilliance.

Azmodai

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ender502 — GMT

Adjustable waist! That's too cool. I understand about the tension between art and reality. The shin armor has (at least for me) really grounded that monster. It gets back to more of the artistic "crouchy" feeling.

I am sure Foda appreciates criticism. That's how all of us get better. Criticism that is unhelpful like.."hate it"... doesn't serve much purpose. Criticism like "I don't like XXX because..." is more useful.

Back on topic... I LOVE the shin armor. And the toes are brilliant.

ender502

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malfred — GMT

[quote=Destrado]I want to have your warhounds as my babies.

They are looking too goddamn amazing![/quote]

All I can say is, Ow.

Anyway, the legs look much better with the armor on. When you're
done do you have any thoughts of putting guardsmen at rest sunning
themselves on the hull?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-10 Update Shins and toes!

grey_death — GMT

I definitely understand your point there Foda, Most GeeDub stuff would fail miserably as a true weapon of war. I think I was just trying to bring it more in line visually with what we've come to know with 40k. But your vision and thought process definitely works.

Once the shin armor and toes were put on the model, the 'worky bits' argument seems to be silenced for me. The armor works wonderfully and the toes really beef up the bottom quarter of the model well.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Kid_Kyoto - I don't know if that was your signature humor or not but remember the legs are posable. The screws will not be hidden The Phillips head screws in the toes were temporary. I just picked up Allen head screws yesterday. Just for the toes for 4 Warloards, the screws (not counting nuts or washers) came to $16 US. I like the mechanical look of the Allen screws, and it makes repositioning much easier.

Destrado - I just had a bad visual! :&gt

Azmodai - Thanks for you support. I think you hit the nail on the head. I am not secure in my brilliance, I'm just another modeler trying to "think outside the box" and push the envelope, and urging others to do the same. Constructive criticism is great, if it helps to make all of us better. If it is just to bring someone down a bit, it serves no purpose, except to make the sender feel better. It is an ego thing - if modelers couldn't have egos, there probably wouldn't be any modelers! If a modeler says he or she doesn't get a high from others admiring their work, they are probably not being honest with themselves.

I agree with you, about you "earn" the right to criticize by making (and showing) your own. I suspect some builders won't show for fear of negative responses, and some won't show for fear of reprisal. I once heard a modeler tell another modeler their dirt wasn't to scale. When we are building models of actual aircraft or armor, we try very hard to get it "dead on." This requires a lot of research. Scratchbuilding fantasy models gives a builder a lot more leeway. It's hard to realistically count rivets on a fantasy. We still do a lot of research, but then creative license takes over! Remember, GW can own your money and your loyalty, but not your imagination!

Again, we are showing the process so that some of the things we have learned (through trial & error & screw-ups) can be passed on to others. Also, we get a lot of ideas by looking at other modelers' work.

Now go out and build something! AND POST IT

ender502 - Thanks!

malfred - LOL! Thanks for the compliment in comparing me to barphages, but I don't have near the GS skills required to pull that off.

grey_death - Thanks! We're amazined at how well the shin armor and toes came out. They compliment the whole thing beautifuly.

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ZamboniKnight — GMT

I was hoping the leg armor would be wider. At least kind of winged towards the outside. I imagine any wider on the inseam would impair it's walking. Could just be the angle though. Will each Titan have it's own armor (as in insignias) or are you going to make a few unique sets? Just curious...

Keep up the fantastic work!!!

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grey_death — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]I once heard a modeler tell another modeler their dirt wasn't to scale. [/quote]

I've done it. And it was here ^_-.

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Brother Bartius — GMT

Cheers Foda you've just made my weekend.

Now finish them off and paint them!

That'll make my year.

ps I know you're not the type to rush, I'm just impatient when I see something so good.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well we swaped the old bolts out for the new hex bolts so here are some updated pics:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-806F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-807F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-808F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-809F.jpg[/IMG]

And of course we didn't forget the other 3 titans:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-803F.jpg[/IMG]

To show you how posable the toes really are here's a couple of in action photos:
Standing on someone:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-804F.jpg[/IMG]
Stepping:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-805F.jpg[/IMG]

ZamboniKnight – I tried your suggestion of wider wing armor, but it just doesn’t sing for me… Check the photo:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-810F.jpg[/IMG]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-11 Update Posable toes!

Azmodai — GMT

LOL!

Nice picture, to point out what won't work...

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-11 Update Posable toes!

DaMaGe — GMT

Just excellent! Great progress and the shins add a lot to the model. I love the wings

Do you think it might be an idea to have some variation on the shin re: the skulls/eagles. I know that might create a) more work and b) cost a bit more. But just wondering about whether that might add to them. I'm only bouncing some ideas about, it would be a step too far to call any comment on this criticism!

Keep on trucking

-DMG-

a video re: the skulls for your enjoyment [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsNLbK8_rBY[/youtube]

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Foda_Bett — GMT

DaMaGe - actually the shin plates have very large blank areas, where freehand and custom decals weill make each titan seperate from his brothers.

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Kid_Kyoto — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]Kid_Kyoto - I don't know if that was your signature humor or not but remember the legs are posable. The screws will not be hidden The Phillips head screws in the toes were temporary. I just picked up Allen head screws yesterday. Just for the toes for 4 Warloards, the screws (not counting nuts or washers) came to $16 US. I like the mechanical look of the Allen screws, and it makes repositioning much easier.

[/quote]

Sorry man I wasn't clear, that was meant as construcitve criticism though.

The warhounds are incredible. But I worry that the two screw heads on the shin armor will hurt suspension of disbelief. So I wonder if you have a bit of plasticard or a techy bit to cover them, or even fill in the gap with green stuff and have two rounded lumps in the middle of the armor.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-11 Update Posable toes!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Kid_Kyoto – Those screws will probably also be changed to allen screws, if they disturb a lot of people.

I never thought I’d have to worry about hiding screws on………a……… machine……..

Think about the logic… If everything on a Warhound was welded or riveted, repair and maintenance would be a bit tough…. Filling the screw heads with green stuff would make them a bit difficult to remove, as I will explain.

This is not a purely static model. It’s a different design world when things work and objects, such as limbs, can be posed or repositioned. This model was never intended to mimic FW glue-up models. This model can be taken apart to repaint or replace damaged parts…. Shin armor can be swapped with a different design by removing 2 small screws. Guns can be swapped simply by pulling one off and replacing it. New Concept! I think a few visible screws, properly placed, is a small price to pay for so much flexibility.

Who knows, next month I may want to try a different design for the armor, or feet, or hips, or….. Try this with a FW model.

The screws won’t look that bad when they aren’t a contrasting color. I’ll bet you didn’t even notice the two large allen screw heads on the top sides of each foot…

Hang in there, we’ve got a long way to go! Reasons for assumed madness will be revealed in due time

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Destrado — GMT

Everything looking nice. I like the feet, the screws give it a not-so-technologically-advanced look, which is fine IMO as it makes the titan look heavier and sturdier.

On a side note, I might have to reconsider having all four Warhounds as my kids.

Firstly, I think the missus wouldn't like the idea, for one. Secondly, I wouldn't want to conjure bad mental pictures regarding anything even closely related to how babies are born, from one end to the other.

On the other hand... being able to paint your babies would be totally awesome.

[i]Yes, yes, very nice N.3! Now go wash your Volcano Cannon and get out of here before N.4 wakes up and uses his Plasma Blastgun on you again.[/i]

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Aduro — GMT

I merely commented that I thought it looked light on the top side now that is has the shin armor, that he might see if he could widen it our or beef it up or something. That's constructive criticism and I stand by that comment. I think it looks unbalanced or out of proportion at the moment. Things I might try would be moving the guns out further from the body, or lengthening the waist or something to make the legs less dominating.

It's not like I simply said it was ugly or just plain stupid. To say that one is not allowed to offer any form of criticism unless they build their very own as well.. Now THAT is just plain stupid.

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malfred — GMT

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/Titans/Warhound/5-11/MVC-810F.jpg[/img]

You shore have a purty mouth.

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tegeus-Cromis — GMT

Fantastic work, Foda_Bett. Probably the most impressive project ever to grace Dakka.

You could be a little more accommodating to criticism, though. As far as I can see, it has all been well-intentioned; a simple "Thanks for the feedback, but I like it the way it is" would suffice if you disagree with it.

We all love your stuff (some more than others). There is no need to get snarky just because someone thinks improvement is possible.

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Antryg — GMT

I like your leg greaves....they're real puffy.

[img]http://www.the-reel-mccoy.com/movies/2005/images/NapoleonDynamite3.jpg[/img]

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TragicNut — GMT

The only comment I have re the titan as a whole is: Ohhhhhh, I like.

Vis-a-vi the shin armour: Would it be possible to countersink the screw heads? That way, if one wanted to hide them, they could just pack the head with some green stuff and paint right over it.

And finally, from the Chaos player in me... Where is the Dark Mechanicus version?

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Foda_Bett — GMT

I appreciate ALL the feedback, positive and not so positive! The main intent of this thread was to have some fun and bring y’all along on our adventure of building 4 Warhounds in a new way, with some unique ideas that we thought we would try. Basically like live TV, we weren’t looking for a consensus, we just thought everyone could have fun watching them take shape. We are trying to show you how to think outside the box and not be tied to a specific ingrained image of what a Warhound should look like. We had hoped you would take these ideas, add your own twists and come up with even more unique and better models.

But some of you are getting way too serious about this. LIGHTEN UP & HAVE FUN WITH IT! By the way, Destrado & Malfred, you gave my Dad the best laugh he’s had in a looooong time!

Trying not to be snarky, for the most part, we like them just as they are, because they are being built to our specifications to do exactly what we wanted them to do. What we had hoped was that you would all take from this thread new ways to make your own models exactly the way you want them.

If anyone has been offended by this thread, we sincerely apologize, for that was never our intent. But, if you aren’t having fun with it, maybe it’s time for you to move on.

We never thought that the only people that should criticize are ones who have built warhounds. We asked to see your models because that’s what sharing is all about. In most instances, constructive criticism is better received when the giver is speaking from experience, not just from Warhound building. It is a lot easier to see where someone is coming from if they are willing to show their wares, not just critique others. Case in point is Azmodai – He hangs it all out there, and he is well respected for it!

Aduro - I don’t believe anyone called anyone or anything in this thread stupid. Please don’t either.

Azmodai – I love your work! You definitely know about getting outside the box!

HAVE FUN!

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blinky — GMT

Thats really awesome. Are you thinking of making any on commission after you are finished the mold? Or are you planning on Hoarding them all to yourself, and treating them like your children? I'd personally chose the second, but hey, im weird like that.

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Kid_Kyoto — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]Kid_Kyoto – Those screws will probably also be changed to allen screws, if they disturb a lot of people.

I never thought I’d have to worry about hiding screws on………a……… machine……..

Think about the logic… If everything on a Warhound was welded or riveted, repair and maintenance would be a bit tough…. Filling the screw heads with green stuff would make them a bit difficult to remove, as I will explain.

This is not a purely static model. It’s a different design world when things work and objects, such as limbs, can be posed or repositioned. This model was never intended to mimic FW glue-up models. This model can be taken apart to repaint or replace damaged parts…. Shin armor can be swapped with a different design by removing 2 small screws. Guns can be swapped simply by pulling one off and replacing it. New Concept! I think a few visible screws, properly placed, is a small price to pay for so much flexibility.

Who knows, next month I may want to try a different design for the armor, or feet, or hips, or….. Try this with a FW model.

The screws won’t look that bad when they aren’t a contrasting color. I’ll bet you didn’t even notice the two large allen screw heads on the top sides of each foot…

Hang in there, we’ve got a long way to go! Reasons for assumed madness will be revealed in due time
[/quote]

OK, if the shin guards are removable I see why the screws are exposed.

I think the problem I have is that in scale the screws would be bigger than a person and would make the warhounds look more like a toy. After putting so much effort into detailing it it seems a bit jarring.

Allen screws would definietely look better.

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Azmodai — GMT

[quote=Kid_Kyoto]

OK, if the shin guards are removable I see why the screws are exposed.

I think the problem I have is that in scale the screws would be bigger than a person and would make the warhounds look more like a toy. After putting so much effort into detailing it it seems a bit jarring.

Allen screws would definietely look better.[/quote]

Just from the top of my simple head, maybe they have some titan sized tools for those screws... They got some pretty big screws on the largest ocean vessels.

@Destrado: LOL, so you get a little knigth or watnot, and one day it grows up to be a fully mature Warlord titan. Should be about Warhound size when it hits the teens...

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CrimsonFist — GMT

Just to throw out an option on the divisive screw issue...

There are some screws available that have heads on both ends, they thread in the middle and there is no exposed nut. They sit more flush than a standard screw/nut, and might be just the thing. Check in the section of your local DIY where they have the furniture fittings.

I'm not entirely sure they come in the proper size, but I thought it'd be good to mention the option.

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covenant84 — GMT

I have to say mmmmmmmmmmmmm yummy! this is a fantastic project and never let people get you down! Criticism is a hindsight and there are times when it's useful, but hours too late.

On the screw thing I personally have to agree with Kid Kyoty. It's not that the screws are out of place but a bit out of scale. They're big, but not really big enough to fit in with 40K...i.e. takes huge work gangs to unscrew them. Personally I would be tempted to look at 'capping' them with a ad/mech or eagle symbol, that's removable. Possibly magnitised. That way they are still removabe but put's it 'out of our world'.

also, I know you said that the moulds destroyed themselves from the 4th cast but do you still have the masters? I was just thinking if you did do you not have the majority of parts you would need to build a 5th one or are they being saved to make new moulds?

Keep it going! Waiting to see some paint on them....

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ZamboniKnight — GMT

Geez, man.... would you hurry up?! I wanna see you start work on the Imperator Titan already!

As for the last pic of the Titan, those aren't purty lips, they're PURITY Lips, blessed by the Emperor! As for the leg dressings, it's like the new Vegas show "Viva la Warhound" It's a shame I forgot my 1's and 5's....

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Aduro – Please have patience – We have a LOT of work to do yet – especially on the top section. As I said earlier, these models are at least a month away from completion.

Kid_Kyoto, Covenant84 – Thanks for the kind words & comments! As far as the screws, has anyone ever looked at the bolts on the jumbo earth moving equipment? They would be roughly about the same size as a Warhound. The screws that hold the shin armor on are not as large as a character (see the photo of armor, character & screw).

I’m 6’3" and I have personally seen bolts larger than me in real life. They were taller than me, and wider than my thigh. I saw the wrenches and air tools that worked with them.

Covenant84, As far as the molds, there is a lot of undercutting on these, and as such, we have only found Greer’s silicone rubber would do the job. Even with the best products, eventually small chunks start tearing out of the molds due to undercuts, or they begin to tear in the corners. I wouldn’t even attempt these type molds with Alumilite – some would break during the first pour. We do have the masters, so we can recreate any mold, if we need to make repairs later. The cost of creating a new mold is a prohibiting factor, if we don’t need any more copies of an item. The mold for the shin guard cost over $25. It was about the same each, for the cockpit and cockpit cover. At those prices, a lot of time is spent on original design, and changes are not made on a whim,

CrimsonFist – I paid $16 for the little Allen screws for 4 Warhounds’ toes. I was also not able to easily find the correct size, however, I suspect they would also be cost prohibitive. Perhaps we are trying to over-engineer a model of which the imaginary original was under-engineered

ZamboniKnight - LOL! Trust me, we want them done, too! However, the biggest problem I see with most modelers, is they do great work until they get tired of the project, then turn what could have been greatness into just another model by getting in a hurry to finish. This final stuff takes a lot of self-control, but pays big dividends in the end. Besides we don't have a game room that can support a 14 foot tall imperator.

Screw Comment - I have spent a lot more time spent on screw rebuttal than I planned. Since apparently most don’t believe me, I did a quick Google:

[url]http://www.bigbolt.net/large-hex.htm[/url]

1/4" diameter up to 20" long, through 3 1/2" diameter up to 30" long Metric sizes: M6 x 350 through M64 x 600. I can find larger, but hopefully you get my point.

If I can find Allen screws that small, I will probably change them out. But, bottom line - while I appreciate all your comments, we’re satisfied with the screws in aesthetics, scale, and functionality, so they stay. In the grand scale of things, I don’t have a major problem with a couple of miniature #2 screws 5/16" long on shin armor. Looking at the photo of the character and a screw with the armor, I don’t have a problem with scale either. That’s a pretty big piece of armor those 2 screws are supporting. In reality, the two screws would make it very easy for maintenance to swap out a damaged shin armor after a battle.
Don't Imperial battle cruisers have torpedos the size of 747's that have to be loaded by hand? Its not that hard to imagine "The Emperor's Shin mechanics" who run out with the "holy giant screwdriver" and get to work fixing the titan... come to think of it that wouldn't be that hard to model.

After a flurry of late night assembly we now have feet:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-812F.jpg[/IMG]

Some comparison shots with the screw and a marine:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-818F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-817F.jpg[/IMG]

Here's a pic of the other 3 titans:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-816F.jpg[/IMG]

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DaMaGe — GMT

All round awesomeness! Good point about the extra decoration to the shins/the available space, I'm especially looking forward to that stage when you add individuality and extra personality to the titans. But I appreciate the difficulty of the task, so no rush!

-DMG-

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well enough with screw problems lets get on to some real pictures!

First up is a close up of the waist and spacer/waist pivot point. We never really had a nice pic of it in here:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-819F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-820F.jpg[/IMG]

And now for the "Band of Brothers"
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-821F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-822F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-823F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-824F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-825F.jpg[/IMG]

And a pic to show you how posable and well balanced the titans are:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Legs/MVC-826F.jpg[/IMG]
The toes are locked into place so even if you tried to rock him he woun't fall over.

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malfred — GMT

Chinesus...

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N1NJ4 — GMT

O_O

That last picture is godlike.

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TragicNut — GMT

*drool*

I've got to ask though, what's the right arm weapon on the 2nd titan from the right? I can't quite grok it.

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DFo — GMT

I've been following this thread for some time, but I told myself I wouldn't comment on anything until I'd seen all 4 titans together. Now I have.

You, sir, are ridiculous, in the very best possible sense of the word. Your artistry in designing and building these bad boys is exceeded only by your technical proficiency when it comes to casting.

They looks great, the posability is awesome, and there's [i]four[/i] of them. You'll have to let us know how many quarts of paint it takes to cover them.

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blinky — GMT

That last image is amazing. I cannot wait to see your 3000 points of Titans in a battle some time. The Idea that you could have an apocalypse battle with a force composed entirely of titans is amazing. Screw the FOC!

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Vandez — GMT

Absolutely incredible. It just beggars belief. I would never have thought it possible that this quality of work could be done at home - in all honesty you're putting the professionals to shame!

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Symbio Joe — GMT

Oh my they are growing up so fast.

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CrimsonFist — GMT

Awesome work. And just think, this project is only about half done. There's still detailing (don't' forget those cup holders) and paint. Lots and lots of paint. And then paint detailing.

Looking forward to page 24 of this thread.

When you get done building these, you will have to move on to build the army of servitors (some with giant allen wrenches and spanners) to follow the legion into battle.

Side note. I know you're getting some damage on the molds. Obviously the subsequent miscasts can be used to build cool terrain, but do you think you could pull a few chaos titans out of them? The miscasts might make characterful mutations or at least the basis for more mutations.

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Azmodai — GMT

Übercool.
3000p of titans... To add to any existing force, sweet!

I'm pretty sure it will never come to that for me, sadly.

But I'm considering building a flyer.

Azmodai

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extrenm(54) — GMT

absolutely amazing. Great work.

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tinfoil — GMT

Wow. Truly impressive. I've been following this log for awhile, and not commented until now, waiting to see how it would come together. I think I lacked the imagination to see how awesome it was turning out to be until the proof was right in there on my monitor.

Now I see.
Truly impressive.

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Typeline — GMT

I'd love to see them with the entirety of the army they are going in (if they themselves aren't the army alone) scuttling around under them. Would be a glorious picture.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

malfred - LOL! Thanks for the compliment and letting me try to explain who Chinesus is to my father.

N1NJ4 - Thanks!

TragicNut - Thanks! I think the weapon in question is on page 6.

DFo - Thanks! Its a good thing I bought a small car spray gun when I did my armored company. Nothing like painting 16 russes at 1 time.

blinky - At the next mega game I'm running there will be 4 other titans on the "good" side and apparently evil is going to have 4 or so of their own. Nothing like 12 titans on the table.

Vandez - Thanks! If only forgeworld could catch up to us

Symbio Joe - Thanks! Its hard to believe that just 12 pages ago the titans were just starting out.

CrimsonFist - LOL! Thanks for the reminder Sometimes I wonder if this project will end. Before paint and detailing its time to add the electronics.
I've been contemplating building an Adept Mech force but I have some many other armies in the works (see my signature) that they may be WAY off in the future.
The miscasts are indeed becoming cool terrain. I don't think that I'll be building any more for a LONG while though as I still haven't figured out where these 4 will rest when not on the table top.

Azmodai - Thanks! I totaled up what I currently own of IG and with these 4 titans (and the warlord) I will have 10,000 points of IG. Kind of makes me think I shouldn't buy any more IG for a while!
Now don't give me ideas for other crazy projects. Since 5th Edition is going to have flyer rules its making me think about building up a few.And don't ma

extrenm(54) - Thanks!

tinfoil - Thanks! I'm really liking following your thread on the demon army, and I'll be following your example of turning LATD into demons.

Typeline - Thanks! I'm going to have to take a picture of these titans striding around in my cityfight table and also a parade ground picture. I'll also be sure to get pictures of the unpainted titans in the battle on the 7th of June.

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Savnock — GMT

You win!

I am so, so looking forward to seeing these guys in a batrep... alongside the Warlord. Now all you need to do is find a worthy opponent. My guess is that travel would have to be involved, or perhaps playing against someone from GW US.

Have you considered soliciting GW to give you a batrep (or at least an article) in White Dwarf once all of this is done?

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DaMaGe — GMT

Genius! I can't wait to see your 10,000 point IG army on display. That would be some sight - for sure deserving of a feature in WD.

-DMG-

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The Power Cosmic — GMT

First, the pics of the four brothers make my head a-splode. Breathtaking.

But... I think they need longer toes in the front. Maybe a 1 inch spacer. As they are it looks like they got the ends of their toes cut off.

Just a thought.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

[quote=The Power Cosmic]First, the pics of the four brothers make my head a-splode. Breathtaking.

But... I think they need longer toes in the front. Maybe a 1 inch spacer. As they are it looks like they got the ends of their toes cut off.
Just a thought.[/quote]

Thanks for the compliment!
Lengthening the toes really wouldn't work for a couple of reasons:
If you look at the toe as starting from the base of the foot and extending up to the knuckle and to the tip it's already almost an inch or two.
Look at your own toes you'll notice that after the knuckle there isn't much more to your toe, this is also true on our titans feet.
You'll notice our titans balance in any pose (including 1 footed). Something the flawed forgeworld and cardboard plan versions simply will not do without support.
Please look at the photos where the titans are standing with their feet next to each other you'll notice that if we add 1 inch to the toes they'll be stepping on each other.

Savnock - Thanks! I don't think I'll have to go outside my FLGS. Many gamers there have multiple 5000 or more point armies.

DaMaGe - Thanks! I'd love to be in white dwarf but we've had some bad histroy. When took the Warlord to the first Dallas GT "Dirty" Steve Fuller took almost 100 photos of it, and said we would have a bit in white dwarf as well as a whole multiple page spread on the GW website. Well nothing ever came out of it, and Steve never returned my e-mails. The best coverage I ever got was on the New Wave website, and we all know how nice they were.

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malfred — GMT

New Wave was great for coverage.

(They were also good for screwing over orders)

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well we've been workin on a new part. Any guesses as to what it is or where it goes?
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-831F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-832F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-833F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-834F.jpg[/IMG]
The only clue I'll give you it is part of the titan.

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BossBootFang — GMT

They look good, I think the toes look fine. I've been inspired to attempt a Stompa/Gargant project on this scale. It will probably begin in Aug. Thanks alot, just what I needed more crap to get done...

also, those pieces go on the front of the cockpit...

now that I look at it I think they are going to be a new weapon...

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Foda_Bett — GMT

BossBootFang - Thanks for the compliment! Please post a P&M thread so we can follow your progress! Your first guess was close, but your second guess is way off.

While the mystery part gets ready to be molded, we decided to start the dash (so it can be molded at the same time).
I'm sure you remember these fellows:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-839F.jpg[/IMG][/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-838F.jpg[/IMG]

So what are they staring at?
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-836F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-835F.jpg[/IMG]

And with the LEDs removed:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Upper%20Body/MVC-837F.jpg[/IMG]

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blinky — GMT

That middle one - Is it a lolly? Looks edible and delicious. Maybe for easter you could make a chocolate Titan, I would so buy that :p

Also, that definitely goes under the head of the titan. Headlights Methinks?

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DaMaGe — GMT

Im going to guess that the part is 'crotch lights'

Whoever laughed at super lube should have another cheap laugh. My jokes are at least as bad as my dads...

-DMG-

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Arglebooster — GMT

It could be a reactor for the back, but I'm not sure if the back is large enough for it to fit.

Possibly a weapon mount, but I think that they already have good enough mounts and more would look silly.

Anyway, looks great, keep up the good work.

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Brother Bartius — GMT

[quote]Genius! I can't wait to see your 10,000 point IG army on display. That would be some sight - for sure deserving of a feature in WD. [/quote]

Whether or not it is deserving of a feature in WD is imaterial (although I agree with you).

The very fact that Foda has created these from scratch and not spent X amount of pounds on GW products, pretty much gaurantees that it'll not feature in WD. After all it is a big ads mag for GW/Forgeworld products.

Awsome as they are.

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Greebynog — GMT

[quote=DaMaGe]Im going to guess that the part is 'crotch lights'

Whoever laughed at super lube should have another cheap laugh. My jokes are at least as bad as my dads...

-DMG-[/quote]

Yep, I did.

My guess is that it's a piece for behind the cockpit, that light will illuminate the cockpit, and that door's the entrance.

Really though, I didn't understand all that screw-haha, they've built a giant walking death-machine, they can build a biant screwdriver! The attention to detail on this never ceases to amaze me, I can't believe they're posable and can stand on one leg! That's just mental. Really, even concieving of such a project is borderline psychotic! Keep it up.

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CrimsonFist — GMT

[quote=Brother Bartius][quote]Genius! I can't wait to see your 10,000 point IG army on display. That would be some sight - for sure deserving of a feature in WD. [/quote]

Whether or not it is deserving of a feature in WD is imaterial (although I agree with you).

The very fact that Foda has created these from scratch and not spent X amount of pounds on GW products, pretty much gaurantees that it'll not feature in WD. After all it is a big ads mag for GW/Forgeworld products.

Awsome as they are. [/quote]

The point is moot to be quite honest. WD has not had any articles like this in a very very long time.

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Bartholomew001 — GMT

You are mad!

They look so amazing though, how long did it take to create them?

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migsula — GMT

Pure Hobby Heaven!!

Can I have one?

Seriously though, looking forward to seeing all 4 kicking some 5th edition ass!!!!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

blinky - Thanks! Its no lolly. Although I'm thinking of casting choclate eagles and mechanicus symbols for the 5th edition release party at my FLGS. They're headlights but they don't really connect to the head.

DaMaGe - Thanks! Not quire crotch lights think a little higher.

Arglebooster - Thanks!

Brother Bartius - Thanks! I'm thinking of writing a battle report for a webzine since even black gobbo has gone south.

Greebynog - Thanks! The cockpit will be plenty light up fron the dashboard. The far left light is VERY bright.

CrimsonFist - Thanks! Ii'm working on cleaning off my dining room table so I can get photos of my armies and all the super heavies I have.

Bartholomew001 - Thanks! The first post was on 11/19/2007 so about 7 months so far.

migsula - Thanks migs! I'd love to give you one but I'm sure GW is watching this thread like a hawk to make sure I don't

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Teek — GMT

A bit Off-topic, but:

[quote=Foda_Bett]since even black gobbo has gone south[/quote]

AMEN to that brother. I used to love Black Gobbo as the final remaining shred of hobbyist information, but it too has withered into little more than ads for new releases and some sprue frame pictures. :S

back OT: well, they still look great! I'm looking forward to all the electronic insanity that will occur when you flip the first light switch.

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drunkorc — GMT

Since FW came out with the New MARS PATTERN REAVER TITAN, yuo think you'll give it a Wheeeerl

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Waaagh_Gonads — GMT

I can't wait to see these bad boys lit up.

Fantastic work. I'd love to see them all painted and on the table.

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Orlanth — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]

migsula - Thanks migs! I'd love to give you one but I'm sure GW is watching this thread like a hawk to make sure I don't [/quote]

Well you are scratchbuilding rather than bootlegging. As every titan is intended for your personal collection, and so long as you dont batch any more, once you have used them you could put on or two up for sale as 'used' scratchbuilt titans from your personal collection.
I dont see how they could stop you and I have long wondered if this is what you intended to do from the start. It has raised tempting possibilities to myself and maybe others as its probably not a lot extra work to scratchbuild four titans simultaneously than it is to scratchbuild one.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

drunkorc - I'm thinking about building a pair of reavers using the forgeworld epic model as the basis for the design. I've never really liked the mars pattern slopy armor.

Waaagh_Gonads - Thanks! We've kind of had to stop working on them because my FLGS has hired us to do a railroad and rework all of their scenery. So updates will become much more sporadic.

Orlanth - Thanks for the compliment, but I really don't want to go through the hassle of dealing with GW's legal team even i its legal.
Four was actually them magic number. If you build 1 its simple and everyone's done it. build 2 and its alot of work, 3 isn't worth resining, and 4 is just right. Actually the only things we had to build were a set of masters (which were reproduced for the 4) and then the 4 bodies and waists. Also warhounds usually run in pairs, and since I already had a warlord the next step was 2 battle groups of warhounds.

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tkdarktrooper — GMT

It has taken me from 12:15-1:25 to read through this entire thread and only one phrase comes to my mind: Freakin' Sweet!!!!

FodaBett: I wish I honestly could put into words my admiration and appreciation for what are accomplishing. Nothing but absolute praise for something that obviously is taking a large chunk of your free time to complete. If someone want to call me a brown noser, then they are obviously blind as to what is going on in this thread.

Keep up the good work!

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Bartholomew001 — GMT

WOW. 7 months!
Better than buying from forgeworld though.
It would cost u about $2000 to buy all those Warhounds!

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Delemon — GMT

While I normally just lurk on forums, this project is too amazing to stay silent on. Its so inspiring to see the thought and detail that goes into each piece without losing sight of what your overall goal is. I find I have a had time not getting sidetracked with one of the larger GW kits, so well done for keeping this monster going!

One thing that I really like about your titans is that its being designed with the idea that the arms and legs etc actually have to move. Finding the balance between making something look awesome while still having it functional is something that GW stuff sometimes struggles with. For example, the Land Raider looks best to me with the sponsons at the back and the door in front, which leaves you with the sill situation of having your Terminators walk out into the fire path of the Lascannons.

Keep up the good work, its really inspiring to me!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

tkdarktrooper - Thanks!

Bartholomew001 - Thanks! That's the main reason I didn't want to buy the titans.

Delemon - Thanks! GW definitely goes more for the looks cool over the functionality. I run into the same problems with baneblades, the cooler version is mounting the sponson on the back, but you end up sacrificing 7 or so inches of range.

I have recently received another PM about titan sales.
I'd like to ask everyone to PLEASE stop PMing me and asking for titans. I don't mean to sound rude but I do not want to go through the hassle of selling titans be it 1 or 100.

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Lagduf — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]I have recently received another PM about titan sales.
I'd like to ask everyone to PLEASE stop PMing me and asking for titans. I don't mean to sound rude but I do not want to go through the hassle of selling titans be it 1 or 100.

[/quote]

You aren't being rude, the countless people constantly asking you to consider manufacturing these, or selling molds/molded parts/DIY Titan Kits, etc are the ones being rude.

I'm fairly certain you stated on the first page of this thread that these were a personal project and never intended to be for sale.

Personally it makes me a little sad to see all these people asking you to sell them. My first thought is "why don't they build their own?" sure they might not have access to the tools foda has, but that doesn't mean they couldn't build one.

Personally as I have stated before this thread made me desire to actually attempt to scratch build something! Your work is inspirational for me. It allows me to see what can be done with the right tools, materials, and a little creative thinking. My favorite part of this thread has been to see how you take oridinary objects and transform them into something else.

I'm working on an Ork Pulsa Rokkit at the moment and it's coming along alright, i'm learning alot about using sheet styrene, gluing non metal/plastic materials, etc so even if i don't like the model i'll still consider it a mostly successful project.

I hope to build a stompa next, I just wish I had some plans to go off of. Anyone know where I can get some? Mostly i've just been looking at other stompas on the 'net and looking at the drawing of the one in the Apocalypse Book.

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Brother Bartius — GMT

You're not rude at all Foda.

In fact as much as I can agree with those that would like one of your babies.

I can also understand that this is a project that you have put together to fulfill you're own needs and desires (no sexual references intended - but 5 in a bed and the big one said - yeeha) sorry for that but that's how I feel.

So lay off folks, this is Foda's personal project and I thank him for sharing it with the rest of us.

It should inspire you to build your own not buy someone else's labour.

Just MOHO.

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Bartholomew001 — GMT

Good Thinking.
Every time i have to say dollars its difficult coz im from UK and i have to estimate the prices! LOL

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InyokaMadoda — GMT

Foda-Bett, this is a truly inspirational thread, thank you very much for taking the time to post it for us all to read, and for continually updating it with such great eye candy! There are quite a few threads now with various people building titans - many are simply superb - but it's really interesting to see somebody taking a fresh approach to their building method.

Does your work have something to do with manufacturing stuff? Or your Dad's job? The reason I'm asking is that I would have no idea where to start with moulding (probably the same as many envious readers of this thread) even though I understand the theory of "make thing to take moulds of, make mould, cast stuff".

Also, please promise us that you will post a photo, when they are all finished, on a table, with an impressive army around them.

Keep going - I'm sure there are many many people, like myself, who want to see the finished titans, lights and all!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Lagduf - Thanks, I can't wait to see your pulsa rocket.

Brother Bartius - Thanks. I can't wait to see what y'all come up with to top the titans.

Bartholomew001 -

InyokaMadoda - Thanks! Actually my father is unemployed at the moment but his last job was software development, my current job is at the local FLGS selling GW stuff, so neither of us have a background in manufacturing. My father has been building plastic models for over 50 years, and I've been in it for 20 so that's mainly where our background helps us.
Making molds are actually just about as difffult as "make thing to take moulds of, make mould, cast stuff." I'm currently writing a dakka article on mold making and the hardest part is actually explaining how to build the vacume chamber and pressure pot, without those 2 items you can still make resin molds but they woun't be as air bubble free.
I'll deffinatly post some pictures of them when they're finished with my Guard "not impressive" around them but thats still way off. I'm hosting a mega battle on the 7th of June and I hope we have an odd number of players so I can use my unpainted titans.

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Phoenix — GMT

2 questions.

1) When do you think you might have one (or more) of these bad boys painted? Everyone is drooling at the chance to see one in full glory (although I guess you want to do the lights first huh?)

2) Once you start playing with them, I'd like to see a running tally in your sig for how many opponents you've burned the Imperial Eagle into the retnas of with that flash gun you got. Think you could work that out?

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tkdarktrooper — GMT

I am wondering, FodaBett, if you are going to be doing any other Titans [Imperator]? I mean, you have the skill. No matter, a true master of the hobby sets before our very eyes and his name is FodaBett.

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legoburner — GMT

[quote=tkdarktrooper]I am wondering, FodaBett, if you are going to be doing any other Titans [Imeprator]? I mean, you have the skill. No matter, a true master of the hobby sets before our very eyes and his name is FodaBett.[/quote]

He mentioned above: [quote]I'm thinking about building a pair of reavers using the forgeworld epic model as the basis for the design. I've never really liked the mars pattern slopy armor.[/quote]

but I think if we all keep shouting IMPERATOR that we might get lucky and break him

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Phoenix - 1) I'd like to have them done by Christmas but I don't really know it happens as it happens.
2) I'll deffinately try. I've already blinded a few of my friends, my father, and myself.

tkdarktrooper - As legoburner said I'm gonna try for some Reavers later but that may be a long while yet. I've said I really can't do the imperator justice as my game room ceiling is only 10 feet tall and to make the imperator to scale it would be 14 feet.

legoburner - LOL Thanks!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Well you've all been quiet waiting for the mega game debut of the titans so here it is.
We had 20 people playing 80,000 points (10 people on each side with 40,000 points) so much fun was had by all.
My teammates didn't want me deploying on the middle board so I decided to take the left flank via a bridge. The only downside is the lead titan took enough fire to be stuck there for my turn 2 and held up the line, then the titan was destroyed in the opponents turn 2, the back titan was destroyed on turn 3.
[url]http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/HT/6-7%20Lucky%2013-3/[/url]

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sennacherib — GMT

Seriously awsome. i loved the photos, and though i know what a 'ead ache it would write, a battle rep would be amazing.
one of the biggest and best projects ever pulled off. "we're not worthy, we're not worthy..." much bowing and chanting while sacrificing lots of nubile virgins, followed by the sound of all ye worthy dakkaites picking their jaws up off of the floor.
In a single word, unfrickin believable. you should be immortalized in bronze somewhere like the U.N building or the Cistine chapel or something.
awsome.

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sleazy — GMT

well done foda, I'd love to have a game like that, are those eldar titany things from anime kits? Evangelion or whatever its called?

I've been thinking about a thunderhawk, did you have anything to do with that scratch one?

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Azmodai — GMT

Awesome game!
We had a 12000point(6k a side) Apo game, my Warhound and a Stompa were the only super heavies...

Azmo

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Destrado — GMT

It must have been awesome!

Using Evangelions as Eldar (?) titans made me smile

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Foda_Bett — GMT

sennacherib - lol, thanks! I'd love to write a batrep but I didn't take any notes during the game. I put what I could remember on the captions for the pictures.

sleazy - 3 of the 4 Revenants were built from Evangelion models. The only thing on the tables I had anything to do with was the 4 Warhounds, and I built some of the cities of death buildings.

Azmodai - Sounds cool! Do you have any pictures?

Destrado - Yeah I saw the idea on a site somewhere so I told the eldar guys about it, next thing you know there are 3 of them running around.

Here's some more pictures from one of the gamers:
[url]http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/gunsniper24x/6-7%20Lucky%2013/?start=all[/url]

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tkdarktrooper — GMT

How close are you until you are ready to start painting Foda?

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Deathmachine — GMT

you should go into buisness selling titans!

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Howard A Treesong — GMT

[quote=Deathmachine]you should go into buisness selling titans![/quote]

I think that would be a pretty bad business plan, as soon as the GW legal team got wind of it.

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Unskul — GMT

Excellent work Foda and it makes me wonder , what background U come from with a dad helping and all , Engineer´s in the family ??? And do U have any suggestions for Ork stompa´s or similar machinery ?

U seem to think more outside the box and further than the rest of Us , mere mortal´s

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Dave — GMT

That's a whole lot of hard work, the end result is a amazing though. Great job.

How did you bevel the various plasticard pieces for the leg grieves? Did you use any special tool. If not, any tips on how to do it so cleanly?

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Foda_Bett — GMT

tkdarktrooper - I'm hoping to start in August but we'll see.

Deathmachine - Thanks, but you really need to read the thread where I've said over and over NO.

Howard A Treesong - Indeed.

Unskul - Thanks! Actually we're both computer programmers so no real engineering stuff, just trial and error. The only big projects I have planned are a pair of reavers, a few thunderhawks (assuming GW doesn't come out with one), and a few coversions that I showed off in another thread. I'd build ork stuff but I don't really have an ork army, and I'm afraid I'd try to make it look to pretty. Its hard to see orky conversions and go "Oh neat" instead of wanting to fill gaps and straighten rivets.

Dave - Thanks!! I actually use a belt sander to bevel the plasticard. Just hold it at the angle I want and turn it off when it gets there. I know its rather crude and hard to control but you get used to it.

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drdeath666 — GMT

wow.

Wow...

WOW.......

Holy heck they are amazing cant wait to see em painted up in the future

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War Pigg — GMT

I just joined yesterday and started reading the forum, well until i was tired of reading the same thing over and over, so i just looked at the progress and ending project.

SIMPLY MAGNIFICANT, a modern marvel of the 21st century's craft department of the Emperor's Palace. That made really no sense, who cares tho?
2 questions though

1. Who won that battle btw. mightve not read that post

2. What's ur next project gonna be?

wow i sound like a cheesy newsreporter now

CHEERS to your future kicking on the battlefield

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Ghost in the Darkness — GMT

Can you sell the parts you used to make these cause I for one would love to buy one off you rather than spend an super amount of money of FW ones

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Lagduf — GMT

[quote=Ghost in the Darkness]Can you sell the parts you used to make these cause I for one would love to buy one off you rather than spend an super amount of money of FW ones[/quote]

No.

He can not and most importantly: he will not.

I take it you did not read through this entire thread, because this has been discussed many times at length, and now it is to the point where...

...the question is annoying.

Foda, i'm sorry for being so rude in your thread but users who don't the thread and are asking the same (annoying) question that has been asked 1000X times really annoys me. Didn't you even state nothing would be for sale on page 1?

GitD I suggest you purchase the Forge World warhound, find someone who WILL build one for you, or better yet: BUILD YOUR OWN.

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Le Grognard — GMT

For frak's sake, just enjoy the modeling

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spacemarinejunkie — GMT

This is awesome. This is the kind of creative stuff I love about the hobby.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

drdeath666 - Thanks!

War Pigg - Thanks! I may not have said but I ended up being on the side of evil for that battle. Evil ended up winning by 2 objectives, thanks in no part to the 4 warhounds who only killed 400 points worth of shield drones, and dire avengers (blasted scatters and partials). The only big projects I have planned are a pair of reavers, a few thunderhawks (assuming GW doesn't come out with one), and a few coversions that I showed off in another thread. Other than that i've got the armies in my signature i'm working on as well as 7-8,000 more points of tyranids and ultramarines I need to finish. One of these days I'm going to make a to do list and it will make me cry.

Ghost in the Darkness - Thanks but my previous post on this page (responding to Deathmachine) was in response to that EXACT quesion. You may want to ask someone in the swap shop section of this very forum to build one for you, or follow the links early in the thread to the plans I used.

Lagduf - Thanks! Its quite allright, I admit I get a little irate at the people at my FLGS who bug me about it daily. It is on the first page in response to necros wondering about selling casts/whole titans.

Le Grognard - Thanks!

spacemarinejunkie - Thanks! Its stuff like tians and other amazing warmachines that keep me coming back to 40k. I play warmachine/hordes, and fantasy and none of the have the appeal because you're limited to basically the models they provide. To me if there's no big stompy death machines, there's no lasting commitment.

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DeepStrike — GMT

I seem to recall killing at least one of those Titans with a daringly-placed deep striking Imperial Guard command squad...

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Wildcat Carl — GMT

hey foda_Bett awesome build so far can't wait for more updates.
keep on sloggin.

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Shadow Nugz — GMT

Foda_Bett is now the 8th Chaos god.
1. Nurgle
2. Khorne
3. Tzeentch
4. Slaanesh
5. Malal (sp?)
6. Chuck Norris
7. Dog House
8. Foda Bett

This is so impressive that I am investing in a casting kit as soon as I can hit a hobby shop. This beautiful. I can't wait to see the Reavers and Thunderhawks... a tip though; make more warhounds lol. Keep it up and if you haven't already played it yet good luck on your mega battle.

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Brian P — GMT

Foda could you elaborate on your pressure pot construction? I know where to get the pot (harbor freight tools has them.)

-Air compressor
-Check valve for pressurizing
-Ball valve and regulator for depressurizing

Is it different from that?

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RedSarge — GMT

Did you, or more importantly, are you casting the Forgeworld Imperial Titan crew? Moderati for instance, because it looks like you have some that resemble the Forgeworld Titan crew. I know a lot of the pieces for your Warhounds are of your own design but some are not.

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JD21290 — GMT

looking good so far, went up against 2 yesterday, was pretty fun watching my hierophant kill one and 3 trygon dragging the last one down lol
keep up the good work.

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Reecius — GMT

i cant believe those things are scratch built, holy hell! Hats off to you, that is simply amazing.

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grizgrin — GMT

Foda: Have you written an article about your casting methods? I am pricing components for a vacuum table system, and would be very interested in learning from your mistakes. I have read through your thread, and have learned from it; but honestly this is really long thread and I'm sure here is more that you have learned than is represented just hear. Also, I think it would save you from answering the samequestions over and over. You could even link to it in your signature.

Also, as I believe you have heard before; Nice Work!

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Hammerziet — GMT

I did it! I did it! I read the whole thread and all i can say is wow this is some impressive modeling I had my doubts on the first page when you announced it but those were quickly put to rest when i saw the first pieces and from there it just got better. I was a little concerned when i saw the legs for the first time but the shin armour really pulled it together well. As for that 80,000 point game that looked amazing and I can't wait to see those warhounds painted. Good luck with that and any future projects you do such as those Reavers.

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ChaosDave — GMT

I love your work Foda. I noticed that you tried to cast a clear head so that you could possibly have transparent windows. It looked like it wasn't all that successful with the windows being a bit on the opaque side. Have you tried just cutting some of that Plexiglas to size and gluing in windows? It would look a lot closer to what you are after. If you are really ambitious then you could get some bluish tinged tempered automobile glass which would give it a bullet resistant glass feel.

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frogboy — GMT

That's f-in off the hook

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frogboy — GMT

I read this post 5 time's , can't believe it , sod GW if they get funny about moulding their products , it's guinieus , lol (just don't try selling them init) , i wanna get some moulding kit , just think of the posibility's :-

I could mould chocolate bars , leave them in the fridge and laugh when someone try's to eat them

I could mould the cat , would never need feeding etc...

I could mould the wife , that would shut her up long enough for me to mould like a battle barge and or a complete chaos space hulk complete with traitor legion , then I could take over the world ha ha ha ha haa....... do you here the voice's too ?

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Foda_Bett — GMT

DeepStrike - Yeah, you and your blasted melta guns Although fighting along side you during the last game was a blast.

Wildcat Carl - Thanks!

Shadow Nugz - Thanks! I played the 80,000pt mega game a few months ago, and another one a few weeks ago that was 45,000pts. I left my camera at home for the last game but luckily one of the gamers was nice enough to snap a bunch of photos [url]http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/gunsniper24x/8-9%20Lucky%2013/?start=all[/url]

Brian P - Thats it, and works great.

RedSarge - I made a cast of the standing crew and combined them with a sentinel crew.

JD21290 - Thanks! 3 Trygons and a heirophant?! Wow.

Reecius - Thanks!

grizgrin - Thanks! This thread contains most of what I've learned on resining. The easiest way to lern is to read as many different things as you can.

Hammerziet - Thanks! I'll be lucky if these guys see paint by the end of the year with school about to start up again.

ChaosDave - The clear resin didn't work as well because of the way the filler pieces had to be shaped to get the head out of the mold. I will be putting piecees of clear plastic inside the head later. I really like the idea of tinted glass look.

frogboy - Thanks!

For those wondering what we've been doing in the mean time you can click here: [url]http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/RailRoad/?start=all[/url]
Its a 6 x 3 HO scale train track for my work. We also built a 1/32 scale slot car track.

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CrimsonFist — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]

For those wondering what we've been doing in the mean time you can click here: [url]http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/RailRoad/?start=all[/url]
Its a 6 x 3 HO scale train track for my work. We also built a 1/32 scale slot car track.[/quote]

Sooooo.... who do we need to talk to to play on THAT table? Cityfight anyone?

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FlammingGaunt — GMT

i must agree with shadow foda ur are amazing

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motowookiee — GMT

That's sick how you did all that! Very, very well done, highly inspirational. Props!

-Wook

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grizgrin — GMT

Hey there Foda. I just ordered a vacuum pump from Harbour Freight, and some resin and RTV from John Greer. I've got a cake cover from bed bath and beyond b/c big lots was out (10.00). Now I'm looking at tubing. Where did you obtain tubing for the vacuum, and fittings to hook it all up? Are you using parflex, or something else?

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The Dreadnote — GMT

Why am I only discovering this now?

Simply outstanding work - a real credit to the hobby.

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ghostmaker — GMT

hey looking good. when will you paint them.

And stupid question when did you get married or is that your dads hand ?

Sorry that messed with me.

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Deathmachine — GMT

I dont even know what to say. this is more then likly the best project ive ever seen.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

CrimsonFist - Its actually too small to work for 40k, as its HO scale. The people come up to the knees on marines.

FlammingGaunt - Thanks!

motowookiee - Thanks!

grizgrin - I hope you didn't buy that cheap little red one they have. We could never pull a vacuum with them. The only thing we know that works for us is the setup we have.
[url]http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/pump%20setup/[/url]
The rubber is soft but non-porus. The valve on the end of the pump is there so we have better control over the bleed off if the silicone starts to rise too high. The other valve is so we can hold the vacuum without having the pump running all the time. The hose is simple air conditioner hose, you can pick it up at an autoparts place. The fittings are from a hardware store. As you can tell the pump is 1/2 horsepower. I wish we had a stronger one (as we can only pull 28), but we cannot afford one.

The Dreadnote - Thanks! BTW awesome sig, I've got that shirt.

ghostmaker - No Patrick I'm not married. Thats my fathers hand. I don't want to show off the weird burns I have. That and I'm usually working when dad takes the pictures.

Deathmachine - Thanks!

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grizgrin — GMT

Foda: Nah, I bought the 2.5 CFM U. S. General. It pulls down to 75 microns of vacuum which is about one RCH away from perfect vacuum, so I figure that will get me plenty below 29". I'll have to look for the AC hose, thanks for that. I thought about using it, but I wasn't sure if it would hold up under vacuum or if it would collapse. I was going to valve mine as well, as I don't want to be running the pump more than I have to. You say you wish you had a stronger pump, why is that? You can't be taking longer than 15 seconds or so to fully suck down with that 7 CFM rig you have. Are you having other issues?

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Right now it takes about 30 seconds for the silicone to collapse but we leave it in for almost 10 minutes to try and get as many air bubbles out as we can. We assume this is the right way to do this but we don't know.
It seems we can't get to 29 with the pump we currently have, we assume a bigger one would be better but there's no telling.

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The Dreadnote — GMT

Heh, I didn't even know it [i]was[/i] a shirt. Got it as my laptop wallpaper.

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ghostmaker — GMT

K jw I thought unless you went to vegas. lol

look good Paint them......

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grizgrin — GMT

Usually the pumps have a vacuum rating that they are designed to go down to. Size wise I would imagine that the unit you are using would be plenty large enough, but some pumps just are not rated to pull beyond certain amount of vacuum. Outgassing begins to become an issue, and then the internal seals can only by design take so much. But 7 cubic feet per minute is a huge volumetric capacity compared to the volume you are pulling down. The one I bought should require about a minute. I'm not sure holding vacuum that long is of any real benefit, however if it works.

Have you ever tried using a vacuum to remove air from your resin after you have poured it? I understand that the concept of pressurizing the air into solution with the resin, but how about vacuuming out the air to produce essentially the same result? No air, no pockets.

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Default — GMT

.. Thats.. so.. awesome.......... I onlly just started playing 40k.. and.. this is like, like... just wow O_O

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Default — GMT

erm, how much would buying one of these things cost approximetly?

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Default — GMT

Also, how many points might it be worth? (sorry for the multiple posts...)

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Azmodai — GMT

@Default: Warhound!?! It's worth 750 points in a game of 40k, but you're supposed to use it in games of apocalypce. It will set you back about £300...

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Default — GMT

..... awwwwwwwesoooome... B-but 300 euro's? wow, thas like, 600$ here O.O

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Valhallan42nd — GMT

Well, that's what Forgeworld charges. Foda can't sell them. at all, or else GW would have to send him very nasty letters to protect their copywrite. There's always kitbashing them, like Foda's doing, but... Foda looks to ahve a set up those most of us would drool over. There are other, more modest kitbashes and plans available on the web. Look there.

Foda, you should change the thread title to "Look, I can't sell these, stop asking: Three Warhounds".

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blinky — GMT

Agreed, i think people that ask repeatedly should be given a warning, repeat offenders be banned. Its the same question every 5-6 posts, and its irritating.
That said, in a hypothetical situation where you were allowed to sell them, how much would you want to charge for them?

Oh, and dont forget to post painted pics too.

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f74 — GMT

Your banned!....... for breach or your own post!

lol

Keep up the good work Foda.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

grizgrin - the problem with vacuuming resin is the fact that resin is VERY hard to remove from stuff once it is dry. I had to take an air grinder to my pressure pot the other day to make it flat againt, so I'm really afraid what the resin would do to my chamber.

Default - Thanks for the compliments. As I've said multiple times in the thread I'm not going to be selling these models. If you want rules purchase the Apocalypse book.

Valhallan42nd - LOL! I will admit this thread has become rather humerous at showing just how many people "read the whole thread" but didn't really read it at all.

blinky - Thanks again. I'm not even going to name a hypothetical number as that will just allow people to ask more.

f74 - Thanks for the compliment!

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grizgrin — GMT

Understand about the resin sticking. I will probably coat the underside of my vacuum cover with mold release to assist in that. Also, once you pull the air out, you should be able to release vacuum immediately after hitting max vac. At that point, you don't need the cover anymore, and most prob. you are only a couple of minutes into the curing process. The resin will be no where near de-moldable, should wipe right off with a rag.

Says the yutz who's never done this before

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eblick99 — GMT

wow thats pretty insane. i just started on 1 warhound and 4 warlord titans, so this thread has been very helpful in giving some ideas, the quality of your peices are as good/better than FW. mine are all plasticard, platic pipe and some sheet metal cut from templates that I made. anyways thanks again for the detailed post, ide like to hear more about how you make the vacuum molds/resin casts (i saw most of how you do it throughout the thread).

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Darksword — GMT

Amazing, 4 Hand-built Warhound Titans. I can't wait to see these painted. Excellent job Foda.

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BloodDefiler — GMT

First time poster...long time lurker. I couldn't keep quiet about this. It's insane. And, as said by many before, it really inspires us that are either thinking about doing some custom work to get on it, or those that are currently doing custom work to 'kick it up a notch.' My only criticism is that I can't get enough. Faster man, faster! I'm really curious to see the painting techniques that you use, when you start that leg of the project.

That said, keep up all the outer box thinking, and can't wait to see updates as they come.

Blood

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Joyous_Oblivion — GMT

Just read through this long thread, and have to say I'm impressed. Very Impressed.

At first I'll admit i was a little annoyed about the weapons, as other than them, the Titans were amazing looking...but I had to stop and think about that.

The weapons were amazing...just a different kind of amazing. I think i was too stuck on GWs style and couldn't see past that, but now that I look at the models, I can say WOW!

And 4! Dear me, that is a lot of work.

Wondering if any pics or progress has been made lately?

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sphynx — GMT

Awesome!

I wish i had the resources available to you: i have to paint in a friggin bike shed.

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Barthonis — GMT

still cant wait to see these bad boys with a fresh coat of the Emperor's Finest Latex!

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therandom007 — GMT

Wow, i love what you are doing it, i can only imagine what it will look like once you finish it all off. I am really looking forward to the finished product, and I will be paying attention for more updates!

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v00d00_b0b — GMT

I just finished reading and I tip my hat to you
What you have done so far is absolutly amazing I can't wait to see the end result
good luck

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CaptainCommunsism — GMT

DEAR GOD MAN. DU BIST DER ÜBERMENSCH! HOLY CRAP. THIS IS SINGLEHANDEDLY THE MOST INCREDIBLE THING I'VE SEEN MODELED EVER. PERIOD. I WANT ONE. I WANT MORE. I WILL MAKE ONE OR SOMETHING LIKE ONE (A WARLORD PERHAPS, GET A LITTLE MORE BANG FOR MY BUCK) AND YES, ALLCAPS ARE REQUIRED. YOU SIR HAVE MY UNDYING GRATITUDE AND PRAISE. KEEP IT UP.

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defblasta — GMT

I just can't help but think that that camera flash gun should be used to project the aquilla onto the clouds, to call for Emperor Man.

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Azmodai — GMT

@deflasta: NIce one!!!

Azmo

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lanman — GMT

you get them primed yet?

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Arctik_Firangi — GMT

I would pay a lot more for these than FW charge.

Not that I want them. I mean, I do. But even if you were selling them I haven't got the space. Or the cash. Heh.

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KingCracker — GMT

holy cow those are friggin awesome! i bet it cost you WAY less to make them then to actually buy from GW. in all honesty itd be an honor to get my a-hole handed to me by those things.
also.... wheres the pics with all the lights on?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?

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typhus — GMT

a bit too awesome for my liking!!!

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s.j.mccartney — GMT

Nothing can be more cool than a Titan Legion in 40K scale...have you ever thought of refighting the last stand of Legio Metalica in the second war of Armageddon? that would be epic (pardon the pun)

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lanman — GMT

they primed yet?

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ALIi B — GMT

amazing! now for the painting...

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SonsOfLoki — GMT

pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease
post the painted pics (if you have done them)

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therandom007 — GMT

I am glad I do not play that big of points. if i did, i would cry. 1st of, cuz those warhounds look AMAZING and 2nd off, you would decimate my army of measly orcs! haha! great job again, I can't wait to see the painted stuff!

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Septic — GMT

This is stupid insane and cool in equal measure, boy do you have time on your hands!

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Septic — GMT

Is there any possibility at all that I could just buy you and hide you in my cellar? I really have to start my own little sweatshop

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Grand_Master_Wolf — GMT

Dude, you are my messiah!

I have never seen scratchbuilds as awesome as these! I will be watching avidly for the finished products!

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lanman — GMT

so you have any paint on them yet?

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ghostmaker — GMT

nope I can tell you right now.

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BigToof — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]
Valhallan42nd - LOL! I will admit this thread has become rather humerous at showing just how many people "read the whole thread" but didn't really read it at all.
[/quote]
I've READ the entire thing, only took me about 4 hours. So the answer is 14*, what do I win?

Seriously, this is a TON of fun. I agree with all the other mega kudos on building your own. I play orks because I love all the opportunities for scratch building. This really takes the cake, though, and getting the use them too! I find it a bit heartbreaking all the orky gargants that get built, but never really used because of a lack of opponents. Looks like you've got an outstanding FLGS to have than many people interested in building stuff for Apocalypse. Outstanding!

* Number of times people have lazily asked to buy one of these things. Honestly, I don't know how you could put a price on all your hardwork and effort, and if you could, would you REALLY want to sell it to the sort of person who could afford to buy it? I'd think it would be close to selling a first born, so I think that your second or third offer of a kid swap was probably the most honest.

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s.j.mccartney — GMT

all i want to see is the paint!! show me the paint!!!

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CommissarKhaine — GMT

[quote=s.j.mccartney]all i want to see is the paint!! show me the paint!!![/quote]

Have to second that, actually. They look great though, you and your dad have some supreme modelling skills...

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lanman — GMT

i'd be happy to see them primed

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KingCracker — GMT

id be happy if he just taped some paint bottles to the things! cmon man get the lead out! or.... the paint out rather!

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ghostmaker — GMT

hahaha well maybe soon they will be painted

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grey_death — GMT

Okies...this is getting the lock treatment for a bit. Foda, feel free to contact me for an unlock ^_^.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Rise from your grave! That's right I've decided to kill of my other non-responsive thread and resurrect this one. First up a quick update for those that didn't tune into the other thread.

On 7-21-10 I dusted them off

[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/122363-Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/7/21/122363_sm-Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/122364-Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/7/21/122364_sm-Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/122365-Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/7/21/122365_sm-Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.jpg[/img][/url]

Then on 8-7-10 I added the exhausts to one of them to get an idea for size (and to trace around them for Romeo to cut me a titan bag)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-7-10/IMAG0470.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-7-10/IMAG0469.jpg[/IMG]

On 8-13-10 I added the headlight holder
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0494.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0493.jpg[/IMG]

I also built a new gun for all 4 out of the same toy we're using for the exhausts.
Original:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0485.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0486.jpg[/IMG]

Comparisons
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0483.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0487.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0484.jpg[/IMG]

It has attachments that light up.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0489.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0490.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0491.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0488.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/8-11-10/IMAG0492.jpg[/IMG]

On 8-26-10 I added some L brackets added for armor plating.

[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/133653-Apocalypse%2C%20Plexi%20Glass%2C%20Resin%2C%20Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/8/26/133653_sm-Apocalypse%2C%20Plexi%20Glass%2C%20Resin%2C%20Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.jpg[/img][/url]

[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/133654-Apocalypse%2C%20Plexi%20Glass%2C%20Resin%2C%20Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/8/26/133654_sm-Apocalypse%2C%20Plexi%20Glass%2C%20Resin%2C%20Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.jpg[/img][/url]

And here's some holes for the switches and buttons
[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/133655-Apocalypse%2C%20Plexi%20Glass%2C%20Resin%2C%20Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/8/26/133655_sm-Apocalypse%2C%20Plexi%20Glass%2C%20Resin%2C%20Scratch%20Build%2C%20Warhound.jpg[/img][/url]
One switch for power, one for headlights (as they will be a major drain on power), the 3 buttons will control the 3 different sound effects. Shields down, exhaust noise, and weapon noise.

On 9-7-10 I finished up the armor stripping and added some armor plates to the top.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-7-10/MVC-789F.jpg[/IMG]

What do y'all think?
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-7-10/MVC-792F.jpg[/IMG]

We also added a piece to the underside.
Before
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-7-10/MVC-793F.jpg[/IMG]

After
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-7-10/MVC-794F.jpg[/IMG]
As you can see it makes the undersides of the wing look a little more finished.

Finally on 9-13-10 I added rivets!
[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/139223-Roof%20armor%20riveted%20up%20close.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/9/13/139223_sm-Roof%20armor%20riveted%20up%20close.jpg[/img][/url]

The space between the cockpit's hood and the reactor was looking a little bland, so I added a crew access door like the forgeworld version.
[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/139224-Roof%20door%20added.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/9/13/139224_sm-Roof%20door%20added.jpg[/img][/url]

Next up I started the long arduous process of adding the electronics. Of course this means I'm getting very close to painting the beasts! Here's a shot of one of the cockpit lights!
[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/139225-Dashboard%20lights%20WIP.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/9/13/139225_sm-Dashboard%20lights%20WIP.jpg[/img][/url]

After figuring out all the cool cockpit lights we noticed that you really couldn't see the cool lit up dashboard through the canopy so we sawed about 1/2 an inch of detail from the cockpit edges to allow the cockpit to sit flush with the back of the "hump" that holds the nose on!
[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/139226-sawing%20done%20for%20dashboard.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/9/13/139226_sm-sawing%20done%20for%20dashboard.jpg[/img][/url]

In case you're wondering what the pink thing is, it's a titan holder designed from insulation foam. It allows me to work on the titans upper body with out it shifting around all the time.

We're still hoping to have these 4 guys done by Christmas with paint and everything and it's looking like that will happen. Up next is more dashboard lights, then painting the interior

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s.j.mccartney — GMT

Wow Foda, looks great. Awesome to see all the pics and the progress you've made. Keep up the great work. I'm glad Romeo is making you some snazzy cases, you'll be fully transportable!

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Gitsplitta — GMT

Those are tremendous!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

grey_death - I forgot to say it on the first post but thank you for unlocking this thread!!

s.j.mccartney - Thanks! I called them last night and I should have my custom PACK Max that will carry the 4 warhounds next week. He also tried to squeeze in as many guns as he could on the trays. I'll post pictures when it gets here.

Gitsplitta - Thanks!!

Well the previous image was light number 2 in the dash board. Light number 1 is a multi-LED which has red blue and green. It's really cool and jumps around in a pattern (fast then slow so it's not seizure inducing). First up was to cut the LEDs down so they would look a little more natural in the dash.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-17-10/IMAG0608.jpg[/IMG]
I also painted the edges black so there would be no bleed through.

Check below for an installed pic!

The third light will be a little super bright amber light. It's really tiny so it's kind of hard to photograph.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-17-10/IMAG0611.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-17-10/IMAG0610.jpg[/IMG]

The final light is a little green LED that really does nothing special other than look cool.

I've decided to go with a Legio Metallica scheme (as my guard army is from Armageddon) so I'll be experimenting with different reds and striping later. Before I worry about the outside colors I've got to paint the interior!

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Hyenajoe — GMT

I've been reading this blog for the 1st time....It's just too awesome to be true!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Hyenajoe - Thanks!!

That's right you read the title correctly there has been some paint applied to the warhounds, but first some more updates.

We switched from a 9v power supply to 4 AAs as it would be easier to solder differing currents but this of course created a problem with the new connector for the cool swapable guns. So we had to add a spacer to the connector.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-18-10/IMAG0614.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-18-10/IMAG0612.jpg[/IMG]

Of course you can't build just 1 connector spacer so here's the other 3. The bolts will be shorter when it's really installed, I just used larger bolts so it was easier to line them up for test fitting.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-18-10/IMAG0615.jpg[/IMG]

Next up it's time to paint the dash board so the lights can be glued in. It's the first step on the road to finishing these beauties!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-18-10/MVC-798F.jpg[/IMG]

I found a nice Tamiya gray and loaded it into the air brush,
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-18-10/MVC-799F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-18-10/MVC-800F.jpg[/IMG]

after a nice even coat the cut off led was inserted for a quick picture before setting them aside to dry until tomorrow night!

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l33tninj4 — GMT

These are freaking awesome! Just too bad the manager over at the LA Bunker might not allow them to be used; he only wants 100% GW all the time.

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BLACKHAND — GMT

Just finished the entire thread, such an epic journey you've had!

Its been a real education to see resin casting done to this scale and with such professionalism, thank you for blogging it all

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jimmy72nd — GMT

Thats beautiful work mate, really well done..

Can you post a link where i could get the supplies like the pressure oven, resin etc..

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InyokaMadoda — GMT

All hail the Titan Lord, for he is back with awesomeness!

Keep up the updates Foda, the slathering masses are keen to see.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

l33tninj4 - Thanks! These models are GW and scratch built so they'll work fine for tourneys and GW shops.

BLACKHAND - Thanks!!

jimmy72nd - Thanks! I've posted the stuff through the thread but the resin/silicon I usually get from http://www.jgreer.com
I usually get the AeroMarine Casting Resin, and QM 128 Pourable, one gallon kit (10:1 Silicone)
The pressure pot is just a painters pot with a few hardware store dials. It'll probably be a little harder to find the supplies in the UK.

InyokaMadoda - Thanks!

Hopefully after I get off work tonight I'll get to finish the dashboards.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-18 Update PAINT!

lanman — GMT

holy crap its about time. i joined dakka just because of this thread

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-18 Update PAINT!

jimmy72nd — GMT

@foda_bett: cheers man for the link, sorry didnt see the links on the previous page.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

mindfield — GMT

Fantastic warhound WIP post. Thanks for the inspiration!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

Foda_Bett — GMT

jimmy72nd - Your Welcome! Its ok, think they were on the first few pages of this behemoth

lanman - Thanks!!

mindfield - Thanks!!

After a fun night of soldering and gluing and testing the 4 dashboards now have their lights installed! I've got to make a run on Monday to my local electronics store to get some more resisters to finish wiring them in but they're ready to go.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-19-10/IMAG0624.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-19-10/IMAG0627.jpg[/IMG]

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

Commander Cain — GMT

In your face FW! When these things are painted I may just cry because of my lack of skill. Great work.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

Cosmic — GMT

I must subscribe to this thread. It has to be amongst the most epic ones that I've ever seen. I cannot possibly miss any future work progress that you make. It's just too awesome to be true!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

Ryan Hyde — GMT

At this point they are totaly awesome, but with such tools of mass production why stop at 4, iknow it seems to be a resanable number, and aybe 20 seems a bit cocky, but doing say another 2 seems so minor with bigger visaul impact, have those two a sortof comanders in two squads of three so they almost look like parts of an organised formation.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

manoknok — GMT

Um

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4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

CrazyMez — GMT

Wow, Just read thorugh all of this... Well im skimmed it and perved on the pictures.

This is the coolest things Ive ever seen

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

Xenon — GMT

Titan madness? Awesome work dude. Keep it going! Can't wait to see them ready.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Commander Cain - Thanks! I've posted the step by step so people who don't think they can do it can just follow the steps.

Cosmic - Thanks!!

Ryan Hyde - Thanks! As I said these aren't exactly small. So while it would be cool to field the entire Legio Metallica I really can't store it or afford the resin and silicon. Also tracking down the toys I used for the backpack and sounds is becoming harder everyday as they've been out of production for a few years now. Besides hounds usually operate in pairs so a pair of pairs just fit.

manoknok - Thanks?

CrazyMez - Thanks!!

Xenon - Thanks!

I may do a little work on them this week but it will definitely be limited as I have a major programming assignment due.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

sennacherib — GMT

Wow. do we all tend towards OCD with this hobby. i love the fact that not only are your warhounds (4) are all scratchbuilt but LIGHTS> wow. awsome. cant wait to see it pan out.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

CommissarKhaine — GMT

Awesome, great to see this thread back on track!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

manoknok — GMT

Sorry I was speechless.

A-maze-ing!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-19 Update Lights installed in the dash!

Foda_Bett — GMT

sennacherib - Thanks!! If you're looking for a display of OCD check out the labels on the drawers over my station, or the way I organize my army cases

CommissarKhaine - Thanks!!

manoknok - Thanks!

Well I got one of the dashboard wired in and working, it's not glued in or finished painting but it'll give a good idea about how it glows. But since pictures really can't show off the multi-LED very well I took a short video.
[URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-19-10/?action=view¤t=VIDEO0002.mp4][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-19-10/th_VIDEO0002.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-20 Update Video of working Lights!

mindfield — GMT

As the numberless fans of this thread already said time and again, good job man! The titans are shaping awesomely with all those lights and moving parts on the weapons.

Which brings me the question I'm having (while I'm also scratchbuilding my own titan, albeit not in a pretty way like yours). Isn't it a heresy to put all those 'bling' on the titans, wherein the original ones are primarily static models? Like the FW ones for instance.

I bought a foghorn circuit (to make into a warhorn for the titan) whileback and I'm having second thoughts on putting it on my project, thinking it will make it a little farther from the usual models and gameplay. Any thoughts?

Some of my local game community even suggested to me putting lights on, just like you did. But..

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-20 Update Video of working Lights!

Valhallan42nd — GMT

It's great to see progress on this project again, Foda. Again, this is a classic example of what people with the right mindset, tools and know-how can do with the hobby.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-20 Update Video of working Lights!

Foda_Bett — GMT

[quote=mindfield] Isn't it a heresy to put all those 'bling' on the titans, wherein the original ones are primarily static models?[/quote]

Considering the Imperator titan in your avatar didn't exist until the gentleman kit bashed it from a MK3 warlord and an Imperator I believe he was considering "heresy". Its all up to you. If you want to put lights and sounds in every one of your marines, its up to you. If you want to paint everything pink and purple with hello kitty heads, its up to you.
Remember GW made this stuff up to begin with there's nothing in the rule books or anything else that says "Turn off your imagination and give us your money".

This is your hobby. GW or FW isn't going to come in in the middle of the night and break your models because you decided to put lights in them. I put lights in mine because I believed it would cause people to go "Wow, cool lights" and thus be drawn to the blinking thing like moths to a flame and look at the titans they might have missed otherwise believeing they were just another Forgeworld model. It also supplies some simulated animation to a static model. If you look at the start of the video where you're looking through the cockpit window at the multi-LED you think there's movement or something going on because of the shifting "random" movement of the colors.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-20 Update Video of working Lights!

Commisar Wallacej5 — GMT

Wow, just.............wow. found this blog today, Foda, i gotta say man, you will be a legend someday.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-20 Update Video of working Lights!

Panic — GMT

yeah,
Those lights are made out of pure unmolested god damn WIN...
It was good to see this project pop back up again in my radar.

Panic...

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-20 Update Video of working Lights!

Maj.Winters — GMT

I both love and hate this thread:

Love how amazing the work is you are doing. Amazing casting skills and equipment. Fantastic attention to detail on a project this big. And perhaps best of all, lots of great pictures.

Hate that I don't have the stones to do something this epic. But at least it inspires me to do more on my hobby!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-20 Update Video of working Lights!

mindfield — GMT

Got tired of clapping with my human hands, so I made some bionic ones to hail Foda ad infinitum, hehehe! Bravo man..

One more question again though,I'm making my own titan out of cardboard (actually illustration boards), is it in any danger of being ruined early on, like with insects and stuff? I have invested enough time on it to mean something to me, so I thought of asking you bout it. Seeing you made yours in plasticard and silicon most of it? So I think it's more durable for years to come.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-20 Update Video of working Lights!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Valhallan42nd - Thanks!

Commisar Wallacej5 - Thanks!

Panic - Thanks!

Maj.Winters - Thanks! Please post your works, I love seeing other peoples hobby work!

mindfield - I don't think insects should really bother cardboard. I've got a friend who started a warhound when I started mine (he finished the construction and primed it) and his is plasticard, cardboard, and small bits. Just be sure you don't paint it too heavily or it will warp, just be sure to paint it in multiple THIN coats and not one HEAVY coat.

I'll try to get some more work done tonight, but mainly it's becoming sanding, although I did get some spot colors on the dashboard.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

Foda_Bett — GMT

So I've been thinking with these nice warhounds it would be a shame to have to keep 2 dice on top of them all game to track shields and structure points. Wouldn't it be easier and cooler to have LEDs do it for me? Well no, and yes (in that order). It is a TON cooler, but it wasn't easier.

First up I built a test
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-28-10/IMAG0649.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-28-10/IMAG0650.jpg[/IMG]

That's a decade counter, with the push of the button the light goes 1, 2, 3, 4, ... all the way to 10 and then resets. However I'm only going to ever need at most 3. Well 3 looks silly so I went with 4 (and my playgroup is tweaking apoc as we play it more so warhounds may get 4 structure points). So if I wire 5+ together it'll hit them all at once and trigger the reset.

Well that sounds awesome but where to put it, well I'd left a trench in the body "wings" for just such an LED occasion, however where does the button go? After some searching the best place turned out to be the bottom of the nice thick resin reactors.
So after a bit of drilling and carving I had the following (and a room full of dust).
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-28-10/IMAG0651.jpg[/IMG]

So where do the LEDs go? Why in this new hole
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-28-10/IMAG0652.jpg[/IMG]

The strip at the bottom was added to cover up any mistakes and to add more neat trim.

So with those holes drilled I needed to build 4 little circuit boards to hold the 8 chips and here they are.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/9-28-10/IMAG0647.jpg[/IMG]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

Savnock — GMT

Shield counter? EPIC WIN.

You should offer to exhibit these puppies at the next Games Day in exchange for a free ticket. MIght go 1/20th of the way to defraying your costs

Can't wait for the next installment!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

Commander Cain — GMT

Very cool idea with the lights! Next you will be telling us that you don't want to move the titan with your hands, you will get it to move by remote control (hmm, that would actually be quite cool...)

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

mindfield — GMT

Very good idea bout the shield and struct counter,got a similar idea but using banners or flags on the titan's shoulders. I guess using eletronics just made it more awesome Good job so far!

By the way, can i ask you about the power supply you're using for the LED's? I plan to give my project some lights too,but i'm no eletronics expert.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

The Dreadnote — GMT

Hmm, haven't seen this thread in a while, let's see what's going o-
[IMG]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k297/spaggage/index.jpg[/IMG]

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

CT GAMER — GMT

This is madness...

I want to see all fo these sed in a batrep.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

skotter — GMT

[quote=The Dreadnote]Hmm, haven't seen this thread in a while, let's see what's going o-
[IMG]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k297/spaggage/index.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

i like your way of using pictures while u are speaking

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

marvlev — GMT

omg :O

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

cccchristoph — GMT

ive seen a few of the ultra marines in the backround of some of your pics and i find them delightfull!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

sennacherib — GMT

Really... seriously...
Does mental illness run in your family? This is freakin awsome. Your a total nut.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 9-29 Update First Circuit board!

Orlanth — GMT

The return of the Adeptus Insanicus. Want!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-01 Update More solder on the Circuit board!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Savnock - Thanks! I've always wondered what GW's official stance would be on these. Perhaps when they're done I'll go and find out. I'm planning on trying to do that "Armies on Display" thing with these and my guard but we'll see what my financial status is come Games Day 2011.

Commander Cain - Thanks! I'm afraid that its way too late in the project to go for remote control. Although I did try (and not successfully) to find some cheap remotes to work the sound effects.

mindfield - Thanks! The power supply is just one of those 4 AA holders you can get at most DIY shops.

The Dreadnote - Thanks!

CT GAMER - Thanks! I used them unpainted in a battle earlier (40k per side) but due to the fact I was running it and told not to affect the outcome by my boss I did rather poorly. Nothing like shooting all your titans at shield drones

skotter - Yeah I'm a huge aliens nut so I found it quite amusing.

marvlev - Thanks!

cccchristoph - Thanks! You can see better pics of my non-titan works in my "Painting for the Emperor" thread.

sennacherib - Thanks! It's less insanity and more "Modeling OCD" it's like gamer ocd but it goes a little crazier at times.

Orlanth - Thanks!

Well I put some more solder down and built some of the lights for the damage counters.

First up here's the circuit board with some additions.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-01-10/IMAG0661.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-01-10/MVC-814F.jpg[/IMG]

There's 4 new wires on there which will lead to the 2 buttons, which will control the 2 individual damage counters (1 for shields, 1 for structure points). And here's the backs.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-01-10/MVC-815F.jpg[/IMG]

I also started working on the lights. While the green ones looked cool I thought they'd look a bit odd (being round) on the back end of a block-y imperial titan, so I decided to go with some square ones.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-01-10/IMAG0653.jpg[/IMG]

Of course they won't show up if they're not on since they're going to be red on a red titan, but that's kind of the point. I added the plastic spacers to break up the monotone color. There will be little strips on the top and bottoms as well.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-01 Update More solder on the Circuit board, Building damage control LEDs

mindfield — GMT

Watching this WIP is not for the faint of heart lots of good ideas, definitely a real challenge to try and follow. Thanks for the response Foda, keep up the great work.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-04 Update Damage control LEDs WORK!

Foda_Bett — GMT

mindfield - Thanks!

So I bet you're wondering why I'm building lights instead of just buying them. I had originally started out using purchased ones however the store I buy my LEDs from is surplus and they had run out of the LEDs I had in my collection. Which means that I had to build some. Well here's the comparison:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-01-10/MVC-816F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-01-10/MVC-817F.jpg[/IMG]

My built ones are on the left. Makes a big difference huh? I think mine are a lot cooler than the purchased one so I built 8 sets (2 for each warhound). Well that's going to require re-cutting the holes since these are bigger, but that will come later. It is now time to wire one of these bad boys up and try it out.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-01-10/MVC-821F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-01-10/MVC-822F.jpg[/IMG]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-04 Update Damage control LEDs WORK!

sugna the repairible — GMT

That is awsome looking dude!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-04 Update Damage control LEDs WORK!

mindfield — GMT

Would it be crazy to ask for the schematic of the struct counter, Foda?

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-06 Update Damage control Button hiding

Foda_Bett — GMT

sugna the repairible - Thanks!

mindfield - It's not crazy at all I'll see if I can get the chip info when I get home from class tonight.

So y'all remember this setup
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-6-10/MVC-824F.jpg[/IMG]
But where are those little hanging switches going to go?
They can't just be exposed (mainly because super glue won't hold them to anything), so they'll need to be sunk into the resin reactors, there's 2 ways to do this.
Way 1, painstakingly grinding out a square area for each switch using a dental dremel.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-6-10/MVC-832F.jpg[/IMG]

Well this seems overly complicated... I wonder how I could make this easier. So first up I built a jig using the inside of my large punch set.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-6-10/MVC-827F.jpg[/IMG]

Now I just slip some plasticard in there and give it a whack.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-6-10/MVC-826F.jpg[/IMG]

Next it's over to the chopper to make sure this little panel will cover the button.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-6-10/MVC-828F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-6-10/MVC-829F.jpg[/IMG]

And now all that's left is to test it out.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-6-10/MVC-830F.jpg[/IMG]

Perfect fit! After setting up the jig I had all 8 finished in about 10 minutes! It's looking like I'll have the damage control LEDs installed by the end of the week!

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juicaj1 — GMT

really like the way you're making these bad boys especially the use of electronics and making your own circuit boards. Keep up the amazing work.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-06 Update Damage control Button hiding

wolfshadow — GMT

Excellent work. Like the rest of Dakka, I'm waiting with baited breath to see these with some paint on 'em.

What do you count the flashgun of doom as? A melta?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-06 Update Damage control Button hiding

Spellbound — GMT

It's nice to see these coming together, it's been a while since you've worked on them.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-06 Update Damage control Button hiding

mindfield — GMT

Thanks Foda, good updates so far.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-15 Update Damage control lights mounted, and tool pics

Foda_Bett — GMT

juicaj1 - Thanks!

wolfshadow - Thanks! It'll either be a melta or a plasma.

Spellbound - Thanks! I can't wait to field these guys against your reaver.

mindfield - Thanks! I'll try to get that schematic done for you some time. I've been flooded with school work this week so that's why the updates are few and far between.

So as I've said school was a killer this past few weeks but I managed to get a bit done!

First up I installed the Damage control buttons

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-839F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-840F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-841F.jpg[/IMG]

And I installed the lights.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-849F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-850F.jpg[/IMG]

I've also been getting some PMs about how I do certain things or what tools I use. So I've taken some photos of some of my "weirder" tools.

First up is a Fiskar's Matte Cutter. It's used for making that piece that goes between your photo and the frame, the matte.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-842F.jpg[/IMG]

Simply slip some plasticard in there,
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-843F.jpg[/IMG]

Press down and push the blade across, and you've got a nice straight cut.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-844F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-845F.jpg[/IMG]

Now for thicker pieces it won't cut all the way through, os you'll have to break the piece along the cut.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-846F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-847F.jpg[/IMG]

Next up is my punch and die sets. The smaller waldron punches
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-835F.jpg[/IMG]
Are really good for making rivets and the like.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-837F.jpg[/IMG]

But for bigger things like the button holder
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-838F.jpg[/IMG]

You need to bring out the big guns.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-833F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-15-10/MVC-834F.jpg[/IMG]

If y'all have any questions about how I use a tool or where I it please don't hesitate to post or PM!

The next step is going to be catching the other 4 warhounds up to this stage (gluing the buttons and lights in) and then its on to working on the headlights!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-15 Update Damage control lights mounted, and tool pics

TrooperPX — GMT

This is all just so wrong...

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-15 Update Damage control lights mounted, and tool pics

SpacePanzee — GMT

I can't believe you're not doing any animation! You've already got power. You HAVE to include at least some rotating sensors or something.
(or maybe a cough . . . . . motion activated rotating torso that turns towards movement .. . . cough)

this is about as cool as that "life-sized" predator.

You know they have "life-sized" mecha in Japan, maybe you should make one more warhound, but a bit larger.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-15 Update Damage control lights mounted, and tool pics

Jake Bake A Cake — GMT

Can't believe I haven't stumbled upon this before. What have I been doing with my time!

This is just awesome work. Speaking of moving parts..... Make it walk? =P

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-15 Update Damage control lights mounted, and tool pics

vignor — GMT

man ive got to i read evey page of this thread and i got to say i loved every minute of it.....

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-15 Update Damage control lights mounted, and tool pics

MudgeBlack — GMT

Amazing detail on your builds (sorry haven't had a chance to read all the way through it, but just wanted to congradulate you on them)

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-15 Update Damage control lights mounted, and tool pics

Foda_Bett — GMT

TrooperPX - Thanks!

SpacePanzee - Thanks! There's animation, you may want to check the videos of the guns posted earlier.

Jake Bake A Cake - Thanks! If it walked, you'd want it to run. If it ran you'd want it to climb stairs. If it climbed stairs you'd want it to fly. There's really no end to what would be cool. However the pose-ability is what I wanted to do.

vignor - Thanks!

MudgeBlack - Thanks! It's a bit of a read I admit but you'll find some interesting links and some good info sprinkled throughout.

Well it's time for another update! This time as promised it's the headlights. I had picked up some SUPER bright white LEDs on my last trip to the electronics store which looked like they'd work great as headlights. These babies put out nearly as much light as those 9 LED flash lights, per LED.

First up is soldering the resistor onto the Anode (+) side
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-18-10/MVC-856F.jpg[/IMG]

After that's soldered on next up is some wires and heatshrink. I had some trouble on how to mount the LEDs to the housing. I tried painting the housing channel silver and then slipping the bulbs in but that looked too much like a toy. So I found some tube that is exactly the size of the LEds and slipped them in.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-18-10/MVC-854F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-18-10/MVC-853F.jpg[/IMG]

The last photo was taken with the lights on, under all of my work lights so the LEDs don't appear very bright.
The headlights will have their own power switch so if I'm playing a big game they won't run the power down for my sound effects. It will also be handy to turn off so I don't blind any kids running around the game shop.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

mindfield — GMT

Headlights! Wow, haha. Well I guess the titans would need them once in a while, though I'd imagine the warhounds would most likely turn it off, if they're stalking bigger targets or other titans.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

perplexiti — GMT

Mate, this thread just gets better and better with every post. Truly amazing work.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

neil101 — GMT

thats dedication , will have to check out the thread fully when i have some more time, particularlyt interested in how you did your electronics, though it seams a bit too advanced for my technical level lol.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

Solar_lion — GMT

Excellent . Sorry to back track but on page 6 I notice you vacuming the mold material. ( under mixing ). How long once mixed do you do this for prior to actually pouring?

And can you show us a better picture of how your Vac system is set up. ( new to casting ) Any help is appriciated.

overall stunning. Consider me a fan!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

KillaKan — GMT

Ive been following this thread for a while and have only just finished reading all the posts. This is really AMAZING WORK! saying that this will be a force to be reckoned with is the understatement of the year.
Make sure you do a good job painting them closer to the end.

One question: have you thought about their eventual colour scheme? and if so, what will they look like?

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

Ruglud — GMT

Absolutely awesome and stunning work Foda_Bett. Much kudos to you and your dad ! Having read through the all 18 pages i'm pretty much speechless. Your work so far is inspiring.

I gotta say, my favourite part so far is way back in the early pages of the thread - the video of the working ack-ack gun. Bought back so many fond memories of my AT-AT (which my son has now somewhere in his room) and the working guns under the head controlled from inside the body.

Also, your (for wont of a better word) 'workbench' set-up is amazingly cool.

Keep it up...

Ruglud

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

Foda_Bett — GMT

mindfield - There's a few instances in the books where they need to use headlights to find a target. It's funny how bright these lights are. You can almost play a game by the 8 lights alone!

perplexiti - Thanks!

neil101 - Thanks! The electronics have been pretty much a trial and error. I've got a tub of resistors and I just attach one to the alligator clips and try it out on the lights.

Solar_lion - Thanks! If you're vacuuming the silicon after a while it will slowly simmer down. The bubbles will continue to rise for almost 5 minutes and then at some time, the bubbles will slow to almost a crawl, this is usually the time I pull it out. It's pretty much a pressure pot (for forcing the resin into the molds), and a vacuum chamber. The pump I found on ebay, same with the pressure pot.

KillaKan - Thanks! They'll be Legio Metallica (Iron Skulls). The overall scheme will be red, there will be some panels with yellow/black or white/black stripes.

Ruglud - Thanks! I had one of those AT-ATs when I was a kid. They were a blast!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

Juvieus Kaine — GMT

By all that is Holy...

I am merely stunned at the reslts thus far. The amount of effort you and your dad (and the co-worker at times) have put in is clearly a lot and it really shows. The addition of electronics is clever and innotive.

In general this thread rocks so hard it would explode outwards with so much Awesome and Win it would shatter the Universe. Heck it is just as good as (if not a smidgen better) the almighty Titan done by BulldogUK on the Bolter&Chainsword (among his other endeavours). Seriously man, this is fantastic. Much congrats for you and I'll be keeping a good eye on the results

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

Thortek — GMT

Amazing.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Juvieus Kaine - Thanks!
Thortek - Thanks!

Well I finally got my Battlefoam cases in but there was a slight problem. I had originally discussed with Romeo the way the case would hold the warhounds was standing up in a pack max. However when I got my cases in it turns out that the titans were split in half! So the old man and I had to do some major redesign on the way the warhounds are built.

We decided the best way to add a carriage bolt to the torso and lock in a square nut in the crotch.

Here's the bolt
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/IMAG0732.jpg[/IMG]
Notice the square bit near the head? That's what will help hold it in place.

Here's the setup pre cutting the nut/bolt holder
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/IMAG0722.jpg[/IMG]

One of the thinner pieces are added to the larger piece to hold the nut in place, the larger piece by itself is enough to hold the bolt.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/IMAG0724.jpg[/IMG]

The nut in place before adding the bottom thin piece
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/IMAG0725.jpg[/IMG]

The bottom nut in place and glued into the crotch
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/IMAG0726.jpg[/IMG]

After a few trials we realized we needed something in the middle to stop the warhound from loosening while turning during games
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/IMAG0729.jpg[/IMG]

And a pair of those installed doesn't add much space between the 2 halves
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/IMAG0723.jpg[/IMG]

And here you can see how it lines up.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-23 Update Waist bolts

Asherian Command — GMT

that has to be one of the most brilliant ideas for a titan I have ever seen XD.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-18 Update Headlights!

Solar_lion — GMT

[Solar_lion - Thanks! If you're vacuuming the silicon after a while it will slowly simmer down. The bubbles will continue to rise for almost 5 minutes and then at some time, the bubbles will slow to almost a crawl, this is usually the time I pull it out. It's pretty much a pressure pot (for forcing the resin into the molds), and a vacuum chamber. The pump I found on ebay, same with the pressure pot. [/quote]

So pressure out when forming the mold, pressure in when forming the resin? what size vacume pump do you use ? u jjust reverse the hoses?
any recomendations?

I apologize if this is off thread, I've neve seen someone do this large of a project before.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-23 Update Waist bolts

mindfield — GMT

@Foda: Just awesome again! anyway I planned on using some struct point counter too,but I decided to use number LEDs instead, that would simplify the circuit i'd use I think.
Keep up the great work on your warhounds, theyre shaping up nicely, hope to see them rip enemies on the tabletop soon

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-24 Update New reactor lights

Foda_Bett — GMT

[quote=Solar_lion] [/quote]

So pressure out when forming the mold, pressure in when forming the resin? what size vacume pump do you use ? u jjust reverse the hoses?
any recomendations?

I apologize if this is off thread, I've neve seen someone do this large of a project before.
[/quote]
There's 2 different machines, you may want to review the first page. There's a vacuum chamber (glass dome, wooden table) which is used for the silicon, and a pressure pot (large metal drum) used for the resin. The vacuuming of the silicon removes the air bubbles and allows the silicon to get closer to the "master" object. The pressure pot uses air and forces the resin into the recesses of the silicon mold. You can find a pressure pot at a pawn shop if you look hard enough. Most of them are designed for large power painters. I've seen on youtube where some people use pressure for their silicon as well, I personally have used the vacuum method for 10 years and I am happier with it. From a start up cost stand point though I would definitely look into the pressure pot first.

Asherian Command - Thanks!

mindfield - Thanks! You may want to rethink the 7-segment display route. The decade counter like I used only requires the chip, X LEDs (your choice on number), a capacitor, a resistor, and the switch. The 7 segment route will require a couple of chips for logic, wiring them up correctly (you're going to need to have multiple inputs going to the same segment), then a capacitor, resistors, and the switch. The step through method is a little less complicated.

Well last night I got some more work done. First off y'all remember the exhausts right? They were taken from a GI Joe Sigma 6 toy and came with some dinky little amber lights. We figured the amber wouldn't show up very well against a red titan so we dug around in our box of LEDs and came up with some super bright blue LEDs. Of course these required a little work to make them fit. First I soldered a resistor to the Anode (+) side.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/MVC-859F.jpg[/IMG]

Next you follow that up with some long wires, that will thread through the holes made for the damage counters back into the body.
Then you cover your solder joint with heat shrink to make sure it wont cross with the other wire
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/MVC-857F.jpg[/IMG]

Then you cover that with heat shrink so you can bend it as one piece when maneuvering it into place.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/MVC-858F.jpg[/IMG]

Next you carve out the old toy LED (and save it) and replace it with your fancy new one
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/10-23-10/MVC-861F.jpg[/IMG]

Finally add power and look at the pretty glow!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-24 Update New reactor lights

Commander Cain — GMT

That looks very cool! All this hard work will be worth it in the end.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-24 Update New reactor lights

mindfield — GMT

Nice reactor effects as well, the good ideas on this project keeps on coming!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-24 Update New reactor lights

worldwarme — GMT

I ....uh....I can make a nice sandwich.....holycrapdude....

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-24 Update New reactor lights

Solar_lion — GMT

re-read the whole blog again and got you point. thanks. Now off to shopping for stuff.

eagerly waiting for the next installment.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-24 Update New reactor lights

Rabid Ferret — GMT

I am now convinced that you are one of the Mythbusters....

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-24 Update New reactor lights

ToxicsLayer — GMT

Most impressive.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 10-24 Update New reactor lights

mindfield — GMT

Foda must have been busy these past weeks

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-05 Update Bags and gun cable connector

Foda_Bett — GMT

Commander Cain - Thanks!

mindfield - Thanks!

worldwarme - Thanks!

Solar_lion - Thanks! I hope the lists and semi how-to helped. There are plenty of youtube videos of casting that I've seen, it's a great resource I wish I would have had when I started up.

Rabid Ferret - Thanks?

ToxicsLayer - Thanks!

mindfield - You are correct sir! Three tests and 4 programming assignment make this final semester a heck of a chore! What work I did get done wasn't really worth photographing as it was mainly drilling out the other 4 bodies.

As I said earlier
[quote]Well I finally got my Battlefoam cases in but there was a slight problem. I had originally discussed with Romeo the way the case would hold the warhounds was standing up in a pack max. However when I got my cases in it turns out that the titans were split in half![/quote]
However this was only 1/2 of the problem the foammy genius lumped into my lap. The Pack MAX bag only held 3 of the 4 titans! So one angry call to Romeo and after some chit-chat I ordered another bag (a 720) to hold the final titan. Now I have enough foam to fit Romeo's chins!

Here are the photos of the bags:

The big bag!
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Top layer
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/IMAG0746.jpg[/IMG]

Bottom layer
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/IMAG0747.jpg[/IMG]

The little bag
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/IMAG0738.jpg[/IMG]

Top layer
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/IMAG0739.jpg[/IMG]

Bottom Layer
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/IMAG0740.jpg[/IMG]

These legs are not fully crouched so they stick up a bit
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/IMAG0742.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/IMAG0743.jpg[/IMG]

He's got breathing room!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/IMAG0744.jpg[/IMG]

I absolutely love these bags. I wish he could have got all 4 into the MAX like we'd discussed but he said they wouldn't fit.

I know some of y'all may have been worried that if I get a little carried away spinning the titan tops off of the legs that they may fly off and destroy the body (well you would be if you knew me). So here's a shot with the bolt just set in place.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/IMAG0741.jpg[/IMG]

As you can see its set in a ways so it's not going to just come loose if it's not tightened.

So y'all may remember the old plug system for the "toy" gun. Well I wasn't always happy with it and on our last LED excursion we came across these new connectors on the right.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/MVC-863F.jpg[/IMG]

The female end of these connectors was epoxied into a plastic plate which will set over the old holes.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/MVC-862F.jpg[/IMG]

Tonight we pulled out the big punches and started the process of making them fit in.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-05-10/MVC-865F.jpg[/IMG]

Yay skulls!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-05 Update Bags and gun cable connector

mindfield — GMT

Very nice, the titans have their mechanicum transport system in place!
Also nice updates, keep up the good work!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-05 Update Bags and gun cable connector

Element206 — GMT

Jesus! These are professionally built! Superlative work with the casting and electronics. Your next projext should be building one of these beasts for me!!!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-05 Update Bags and gun cable connector

Solar_lion — GMT

love it. can you put a normal GW fig, next to it. Trying to get a scale. can you give me some rough dim.

your gonna stun somone when you roll out that bag!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-05 Update Bags and gun cable connector

InyokaMadoda — GMT

The bags look great but it looks as though that titan top will rattle around in the bag. Does it hold it securely in some way? The 'Breathing room' may be a bad thing....

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-06 Update gun end cable connector soldered

Foda_Bett — GMT

mindfield - Thanks!

Element206 - Thanks! I'm afraid I'm not going to be building any more. However you're more than welcome to drive about an hour north and play against them

Solar_lion - Thanks! There's some pics on page 9 before we attached the feet with a marine next to it. The feet only add about an inch to the height.

InyokaMadoda - That was one of my questions with Romeo but he said that I had apparently drawn that size (although my drawings say different and smaller). I plan on drilling a small hole in the 1/4 spacer and letting bolt slip through so it will hold them a little more securely. There's no fragile parts on the torso but it's something I'm aware of.

Here's a pic of the progress achieved last night. It doesn't look like much but the 4 of them took almost 2 hours. The toy's wires were soldered to the connector, each was wrapped in heat shrink, then that whole assembly was wrapped in heat shrink.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-06 Update gun end cable connector soldered

Asherian Command — GMT

I wish I had time to build a Warhound titan :(

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-06 Update gun end cable connector soldered

InyokaMadoda — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]
InyokaMadoda - That was one of my questions with Romeo but he said that I had apparently drawn that size (although my drawings say different and smaller). I plan on drilling a small hole in the 1/4 spacer and letting bolt slip through so it will hold them a little more securely. There's no fragile parts on the torso but it's something I'm aware of.
[/quote]

Are all four of the titans the same size? And are all four of the titan holes the same size? It's hard to judge scale from the photo but it looks like the tray with three titan holes has smaller holes than the tray with one hole...? If that is the case, Romeo may be willing to do it again.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-06 Update gun end cable connector soldered

Brother Bartius — GMT

I can't believe I missed the restart of this.

I almost forgot how superb this project was.

I'm back on board.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-06 Update gun end cable connector soldered

The Dark Lord Mr Fluffy — GMT

Totally slick! I may have to steal your amazing idea Funnily enough I was tinkering around with a diode cell just before I found this thread

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-10 Update Sound effects soldered

Foda_Bett — GMT

Asherian Command - It's rather easy to find time. I usually put in about 6 hours a week if I'm lucky! Just do a little every night and you'll be surprised how it adds up.

InyokaMadoda - They're all the same size, and he's not willing to do it again.

Brother Bartius - Thanks! Welcome back!

The Dark Lord Mr Fluffy - Thanks! Feel free, thats why we're posting this thread.

While not at ton of work has been accomplished since last time a little bit has. The female ends of the connector's pins were soldered onto the toy's circuit board and then attached to the gun from earlier.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-10-10/MVC-867F.jpg[/IMG]
The female ends you can see attached to the gun pins (from last time) will slip into the black connector part (from the post before last).

These were then set aside in a very safe place with the dashboards, reactors, and headlights. It's starting to look like it's cockpit painting time!

Here's a picture of the full assembly

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-10 Update Sound effects soldered

ToxicsLayer — GMT

Sound effects? That is sweet!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-10 Update Sound effects soldered

mindfield — GMT

Yeah! sound effects! Similar to the foghorn sound circuit I'd put on my own titan project
Good work Foda, keep it up.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-10 Update Sound effects soldered

thorgir — GMT

This is the most amazing project i've ever seen.

almost dropped dead!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-10 Update Sound effects soldered

jabbakahut — GMT

I'm so envious that I now hate you.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-10 Update Sound effects soldered

HadoukenAvenger — GMT

*passes out*

*comes to*

*passes out again*

I might have to kill you soon.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-19 Update Masking and getting reYady for paint

Foda_Bett — GMT

ToxicsLayer - Thanks! I just couldn't let the rest of the toy go to waste.

mindfield - Thanks! I don't know abouta fog horn, although it would be hillarious to see the expression on your enemies faces when you hit it for the first time.

thorgir - Thanks!

jabbakahut - Thanks?

HadoukenAvenger - Thanks?

Well I've been a bit under the weather and under the school work this week but tonight I managed to get a little bit done.
First up do y'all remember this?
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-19-10/MVC-875F.jpg[/IMG]
That's the inside of the damage counter LEDs. They're rather exposed to the elements sitting out there. So The old man came up with a cool solution.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-19-10/MVC-876F.jpg[/IMG]
It's a neat little shelf piece. Now you'd think that would be really easy to make... well so did I but I was wrong.

Here's the 2 pieces that form the L bracket.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-19-10/MVC-877F.jpg[/IMG]

This is glued together and set in the cool little jig
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-19-10/MVC-878F.jpg[/IMG]

It is then clamped down so it will dry in as close to 90 degrees as we can make
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-19-10/MVC-879F.jpg[/IMG]

So while he was making 2 of those I was busy burning the tar out of myself cutting the vents we need for the sides of the body. We've got to let those cool sound effects come out some how so here's the plan. First we found some cool vents at the hardware shop. Apparently they're for attics but I can't imagine having to install enough of these things to make a difference.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-19-10/MVC-880F.jpg[/IMG]
As you can see it's been cut down quite a bit. Let me tell you though that tin + dremel tool = very hot very fast. Also if you loose your grip on the little buggers the first place it goes is right towards your eye.

So after all those were chopped up we glued them into the body
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-19-10/MVC-881F.jpg[/IMG]

We also decided to start masking off for the coat of primer that I should be putting down next week.
First up was masking the holes in the wings.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-19-10/MVC-882F.jpg[/IMG]

I took some cosmetic foam rounds can cut them to be slightly bigger than the hole. Squished them down and viowla! The cosmetic foam will expand back out to fill the area but not put enough pressure on stuff to cause any damage! This will come in handy when I'm masking the cockpit.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-19-10/MVC-884F.jpg[/IMG]

Finally I took some putty and cramed it into the rector wiring trenches. This will keep the paint from changing the color of our wires, and generally causing havoc.

Next up is building more L brackets for the damage lights, masking the damage lights, and generally preparing for priming!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-19 Update Masking and getting ready for paint

mindfield — GMT

Just great Would be a very very daunting task to follow on this project. 4 warhounds in a row, just awesome man.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-19 Update Masking and getting ready for paint

Calibanite Lion — GMT

Finally, been waiting for the first signs of paint. i really hope it goes well for you after the time and effort you have put in. Maybe follow on this project with a 4 reavers mega build

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-19 Update Masking and getting ready for paint

joshoftheforest — GMT

I saw the word paint and I nearly jumped out of my skin! Heh, how long have you been working on these handsome machines again?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-19 Update Masking and getting ready for paint

wolfborn — GMT

This is amazing. Great work.

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Rabid Ferret — GMT

I want to see you field this in an Apocalypse game sooo bad...

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mindfield — GMT

Hi Foda, have you used a 555 counter IC on your struct point counter circuit? Or a much simpler circuit? Havent't decided yet if I'd opt for a number LED instead or use a binary counter for the lights.

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Commander Cain — GMT

Can't wait to see this project with a slap of paint on

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Ixias — GMT

Dear god allmighty. Jist read the entire thread and this is by far the most awesome thing I have ever seen. I know this will probably just drown in the torrent of praise that is flowing your way but I really am at a lack of words. Your level of craftsmanship is stunning. I think I'd better stop thinking about your titans now or I might just pop a vein in my forehead.

Kudos.

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djdutton — GMT

Amazing work doing your own casting like that. Wish I could do that!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-24 Update Priming the engines

Foda_Bett — GMT

mindfield - Thanks!

Calibanite Lion - Thanks! I've got the parts for 3 reavers and had planned on doing them or some thunderhawks next, but I'm afraid they've both been bumped so I can finish my stormhammer.

joshoftheforest - Thanks! I've been working on them since page 1!

wolfborn - Thanks!

Rabid Ferret - Thanks! I fielded them un-painted in a game a while ago but I wasn't really allowed to win so they kind of sucked. I'm hoping to get a real game with them at the beginning of the year if they're done.

mindfield - I'm afraid I haven't used a 555 counter. I still need to bug my father to draw a schematic for you on what we used.

Commander Cain - Thanks!

Ixias - Thanks!!

djdutton - Thanks!

Ok time for the long awaited paint update, trust me y'all aren't the only ones who are waiting for paint. We've been working on this thing for a while now and it's hard not to hurry up and finish just so I can field these things. However spending the time in the pre-paint stage is as important (if not more so in some cases) than the beginning work on a model.

So first up we're trying out a new airbrush the Iwata Ecllipse. I've never used a dual action brush, and the last time my father did it as in the 80s so we're both kind of new at it. It's something I've got to learn though or I won't be able to do the nice blending I want on the reds and caution stripes.

On the first engine I tried spraying the Testor's Buffing Metalizer right onto the resin. This worked ok until I tried buffing it and then it came off in spots. Luckily the paint is a near match to chain mail and I touched up the spots.

On the second engine I tried giving it 2 coats of the Metalizer, this worked a little better than 1 coat but not perfect. So for the final 2 I decided to prime them with the same Tamiya primer we're going to be using on the rest of the titans.

Spraying the engine
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/MVC-886F.jpg[/IMG]

Some more spraying
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/MVC-890F.jpg[/IMG]

One of the touched up ones
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/MVC-892F.jpg[/IMG]

Of course since we had 2 titans up to this stage we decided to move forward and cut the screens for the top. You'll notice we added a cross bar piece to support the screen (in case anyone decides to touch it).
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/MVC-893F.jpg[/IMG]

And the screen by itself.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/MVC-894F.jpg[/IMG]

Next up is putting the Metal down on the 2 primed engines, buffing them out and then washing all of the engines. After that they'll get masked off and it's time to prime these bad boys!

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Moltar — GMT

My pants just got tighter

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Cosmic — GMT

omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg...

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perplexiti — GMT

Great to see those bad boys getting some paint, can't wait to see them finished, they are gonna look awesome! Amazing work man.

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Brother Bartius — GMT

Awsome!

Excited to see the paint going on.

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oadie — GMT

[quote=Moltar]My pants just got tighter[/quote]This, only I know better than to wear pants while checking in on your progress.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-25 Update Engines painted and washed

Foda_Bett — GMT

Moltar - Thanks... I think.

Cosmic - Thanks!

Brother Bartius - Thanks!

oadie - Thanks?

So after arriving home from my pre-Thanksgiving school day I managed to paint the last 2 engines. Then after a bit of a break to clear my head I was able to get all 4 of them washed.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/WP_000029.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/WP_000030.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/WP_000031.jpg[/IMG]

After that we started gluing the screens down over the engines
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/MVC-898F.jpg[/IMG]

And finally dad built the first box around the screen. We had originally thought that we wouldn't need this and the old box would work just fine, however moving the titans around (and the few games I played with them) caused the old boxes to basically disintegrate! So this new set up was created.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/MVC-897F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/11-24-10/MVC-896F.jpg[/IMG]

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Ed_Bodger — GMT

Nerdgasm. And I'm spent.

Amazing stuff mate.

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Spudstabber — GMT

Wow, that is absolutely fantastic, keep it up. You is a miracle-worker.

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Rali — GMT

The amount of dedication, work and just pure awesomeness that has gone into this project is just mindblowing. I cannot wait to see them finished!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-25 Update Engines painted and washed

nickick — GMT

Awesome!

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wolfshadow — GMT

Woot!

And you got an airbrush to do them justice! Great!

Cant wait to see more progress.

/geekgasm

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mindfield — GMT

What will be your choice of color scheme? MEchanicus style? primarily dark red with gold or bronze?

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-25 Update Engines painted and washed

Foda_Bett — GMT

Ed_Bodger - Thanks!

Spudstabber - Thanks!

Rali - Thanks!

nickick - Thanks!

wolfshadow - Thanks! I don't know about "getting" an airbrush we have about 8 airbrushes but this is the first time I've used the Iwata brush. I've usually used a badger single action brush to do most of my base coats.

mindfield - I'm going to be painting them in a [url=http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Legio_Metallica]Legio Metallica.[/url] Much like the Forgeworld Mars pattern Warhound
[img]http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/Product/DefaultFW/xlarge/mawarhound.jpg[/img]
The stripes usually go on "isolated" panels so carapace, leg armor, etc...

I've run out of the angle brackets dad used for the new screen box so hopefully the replacement from a different company will work. We'll have too see tonight.

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TTG BUNKER — GMT

Would you care to comment on how you made the vacuum table and pressure pot? A parts list would be very handy for this one. I have attempted several different devices to completely degas casting mediums and I have yet to achieve molds/casts this flawless. Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
TTG BUNKER

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Aliaricthenerd — GMT

Those titans look awesome!

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mindfield — GMT

Can't wait to see them in battle as well

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Da Big Mek — GMT

I can guarantee that your opponent'll be shitting bricks once you drop those four aces on the table, not that's DAKKA!

can't wait to see all of them painted.

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BlutEisenRegel — GMT

Love how it looks so far and good luck on finishing it!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-25 Update Engines painted and washed

Peter Wiggin — GMT

Words cannot convey the win that is present in this thread.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-25 Update Engines painted and washed

Ghiest1 — GMT

I wants one

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-25 Update Engines painted and washed

inzeos — GMT

Any particular reason you choose not to put down a base priming coat prior to doing your airbrush?

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Zeke 169 — GMT

Love your dedication to this craft. I keep looking at these thinking how it inspires me to create my own - thanks for the ideas, can't wait to see how they all end up.

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the damned artificer — GMT

As far as I know the FW mars pattern warhound are painted as a Legio Ignatum titan (since they are actually located on mars ) But yeah the Legio metallica is very similar, as far as I know the only difference are the insignia (obviously) and the hazard stripes are white instead of yellow

Looking forward to seeing more paint on these as I've followed this thread for a while now.

The light of the Omnissiah shines especially bright on your forge my fellow adept.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-25 Update Engines painted and washed

Foda_Bett — GMT

TTG BUNKER - The parts are just simple pipe fittings. Just get a valve to stop the air flow from the compressor/let air out when there's no hose connected and a pressure pot. There's a little regulator on there as well to limit the air flow and prevent violent explosion.

Aliaricthenerd - Thanks!

mindfield - Thanks! One of my friends started building a warhound using the same plans I did but he stopped after priming his (about the time I took a long break).

Da Big Mek - Thanks!

BlutEisenRegel - Thanks!

agroszkiewicz - Thanks!

Ghiest1 - Thanks!

inzeos - I'm afraid I don't understand your question. I am priming with the airbrush and then painting over that.

Zeke 169 - Thanks!

the damned artificer - Thanks! The Legio Ignatum's colors are the blue scheme that you see on both the reaver and the other mars pattern warhound that forgeworld has done. The old picture from the titan legions book has this as the color scheme for Metalica.
[img]http://wh40k.lexicanum.de/mediawiki/images/thumb/1/1a/LegioMetalicaReavers.jpg/500px-LegioMetalicaReavers.jpg[/img]

The other 3 titans have had their screen boxes assembled and all 4 have now been sanded.
We've been experimenting with ways to display the titan's names and we've been coming up with a couple of different things. The first 2 we weren't happy with which was painting our vinyl letters and then sticking them down. The paint either didn't dry (Vallejo's model Air Gold) or came off the second the transfer paper touched it (S&J Gold). We'll be trying a gold vinyl next, however it is not a gold foil look so we saved it till last.

We'll probably have to slow down on uploads for a while as I'm down to the last 3 weeks of class.

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mindfield — GMT

There are several warhound scratchbuilds already,but this is by far the most consistent in design. Good job Foda.

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Calibanite Lion — GMT

I always liked the War Griffons Titan Legion, they had an awesome 2 page spread in White Dwarf 120 that gave detailed colourings and markings. Much better than fw have done it, they kind of looked like the raptor legion blizzard suits.

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mindfield — GMT

Thats what i've been looking for a long time now, theres much fluff on the Legio's but not much illustrative evidence on their logos or markings, very hard to find I guess.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-25 Update Engines painted and washed

the damned artificer — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]

the damned artificer - Thanks! The Legio Ignatum's colors are the blue scheme that you see on both the reaver and the other mars pattern warhound that forgeworld has done. The old picture from the titan legions book has this as the color scheme for Metalica.
[img]http://wh40k.lexicanum.de/mediawiki/images/thumb/1/1a/LegioMetalicaReavers.jpg/500px-LegioMetalicaReavers.jpg[/img]

[/quote]

The blue forge world titans (the jackal class warhound and mars pattern reaver on their website) are both Legio Astorum (Warp runners) titans and are based on Lucius. The Legio Ignatum (Fire Wasps) are based on Mars, and are also the Legio that protected the imperial palace during the heresy and the siege of the palace. And they still guard the palace with a honorary segment of their standing force. Ignatum's colours are red and black with gold, and yellow hazzard stripes (like a wasp), this is the fluff, and they share the colours with Legio mettalica except from the stripes which are white on mettalica engines. I didn't make this up, it's actually part of the original fluff Here's a link to the banner sheet by Bell of lost souls, they based it on the original schemes and the insignia and scheme are from the old rulebooks.

Anyhow, I still love the work you're doing it's awe inspiring

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boork — GMT

Excellent work! Will you be selling the castings?

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iheartlargeblasttemplates — GMT

This is SO awesome

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mindfield — GMT

Can anybody point me again to the links for the titan banners?

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the damned artificer — GMT

Here's the one for Legio Ignatium that I seem to have forgotten in my last post http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2007/08/legio-ignatum-logo-sheet.html

Just google titan banners pdf or belloflostsouls titan banners and you'll get the rest they've made

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-25 Update Engines painted and washed

Shellshocked — GMT

wow your workis better then FW. can't wait to see them painted

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darefsky — GMT

Wow...I just spent the day (on and off) reading this whole thing. I am in awe of what you are doing.

Gotta say you have made me want to play the game again and its been about 6 months since I touched a model

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darkdm — GMT

This, sir, is mind blowingly amazing. Can't wait to see all four painted!

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The Dark Lord Mr Fluffy — GMT

:O Never ceases to amaze me... I Really want to attempt this... Damn your mad skillz

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TTG BUNKER — GMT

Can't wait to see more! Please feed the need!

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mindfield — GMT

Me too! updates!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 11-25 Update Engines painted and washed

Foda_Bett — GMT

mindfield - Thanks

Calibanite Lion - I think forgeworld was trying to tie their titans back to the battletech roots with some of their paint schemes.

mindfield - the amount of fluff for the legios is pathetic. Each one is more diverse than most marine chapters yet the best we've gotten is a list of color schemes and a couple of battle crys.

the damned artificer - Thanks. I'll be painting my warhounds like those reavers in the picture, what ever color scheme anyone wants to call it is up to them.

IHEARTLARGEBLASTTEMPLATES - Thanks!

Shellshocked - Thanks!

darefsky - Thanks!

The Dark Lord Mr Fluffy - Just try to printing out the templates and folding up a couple, that's where we started.

TTG BUNKER - Thanks!

mindfield - Well ask and you shall receive!

Thanks for waiting patiently while I finished up the semester. I will be graduating this Saturday from the University of North Texas, but y'all didn't come here to read about that y'all want to see titans!

We felt the sides of the wings were looking a little boring so we decided some more trim and a forgeworld symol was in order. They just fit!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/12-16-10/WP_000071.jpg[/IMG]

Next up we used our vinyl cutter to cut some paint masks for the names. We experimented around with just using the letters, or just using the stencil, or even double stacking the letters, but in the end just spraying the S&J Gold we're going to be using on the trim looked the best.

As you can see we tried a few different fonts, we'll be going with the thicker of the 2.

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Zeke 169 — GMT

definitely the larger of the fonts, remember it is a hulking beast and from the ground, your 28mm models should be able to tell what the call numbers are.

Sweet update - can't wait to see a pic of them all lined up again, with all the recent additions.

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perplexiti — GMT

Grats on graduating mate! I'm not sure how you got enough time to study while doing all the work needed on these Titans.

Can't wait to see some more paint on these fellas

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-16 Update More little details and a name paint test

Foda_Bett — GMT

Zeke 169 - Thanks! The name plates will be put on last, but the larger fonts will look so much cooler.

perplexiti - Thanks! If you'll scroll down you'll get your wish

Well Sunday was a day of priming! The undersides of the titans all got 2 coats of Tamiya white primer.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/12-16-10/WP_000085.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/12-16-10/WP_000086.jpg[/IMG]

Next my father built 4 awesome paint stands so the tops of the titans could be painted!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/12-16-10/WP_000090.jpg[/IMG]

I hope to paint the top sides Monday night after I get back from a 16,500 point game a Spellbound and I are playing! I should have a write up and a bunch of pictures in the batrep section later this week.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-20 Update Underside of torsos primed and a paint rack!

mindfield — GMT

Congrats on your grad day man! and some updates on your "Four horsemen of the 40K Apoc!" Heheheh, thanks for the updates they're much anticipated Foda.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-21 Update upper torsos primed!

Foda_Bett — GMT

mindfield - Thanks!

Well the 16,500 point game turned out to be a loss for me by 1 objective. I've got a 17,000 point game tomorrow against ChainAxe, hopefully it'll go a little differently since I'll be fighting a warhound instead of a reaver.

After the game against Spellbound I realized that I need to get these guys done more than ever! I'm really lacking in the D weapon department and finishing these guys will up my arsenal.

And to that end tonight I was able to get the tops primed!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/12-16-10/WP_000123.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/12-16-10/WP_000122.jpg[/IMG]

It looks like the titans will require very little gap filling/putty work, which is always a good thing. There will be some sanding of course but just looking at these babies in all white is making me antsy!

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Ryan Hyde — GMT

Time to break out some colours

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mindfield — GMT

Wish I could borrow the master moulds for those lovely mechanicum insignias Very nice.

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crazypsyko666 — GMT

Foda Bett, This is perhaps one of the best builds I've seen in these forums. If Forgeworld didn't already have the model in production, those casts would be worth solid gold.

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MeatShield — GMT

[quote=crazypsyko666]Foda Bett, This is perhaps one of the best builds I've seen in these forums. If Forgeworld didn't already have the model in production, those casts would be worth solid gold.[/quote]

So true.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Ryan Hyde - Not quite, there's still quite a lot of work to do. Its looking like there will be putty, sanding, more primer, more sanding and THEN hopefully we'll be able to put some colors down.

mindfield - Most of the insignias are just off normal GW sprues. The only special one being a couple of hand carved ones, the mechanicum symbol on the wings are from the forgeworld warhound.

crazypsyko666 - Thanks! Judging by the number of emails I still get per day I think they're still good

MeatShield - Thanks!

Last night we were able to put some of the first layers of Mr. Surfacer on some of the flaws.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/12-16-10/WP_000147.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/12-16-10/WP_000148.jpg[/IMG]

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-28 Update Sanding primer 1 finished!

Foda_Bett — GMT

While I admit putty work may not have been the most exciting thing on the planet you're really going to have your socks blown off now!

That's right folks we've finished sanding primer 1! So what does that mean? It's time for primer 2.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/12-27-10/WP_000151.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/12-27-10/WP_000152.jpg[/IMG]

Yeah not really fist pump worthy but it is tiring.

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wolfshadow — GMT

We're getting closer to the next exciting parts. Great work. Looking forward to seeing them with color.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-28 Update Sanding primer 1 finished!

jabbakahut — GMT

What are the holes on the back for?

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Ixias — GMT

I love these things. I catch myself looking at this thread two or three times a day hoping for updates

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sonofruss — GMT

[quote=jabbakahut]What are the holes on the back for?[/quote]

Switches for the lights and sound

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mindfield — GMT

Great work still..

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WanderingFool — GMT

I am awe struck. Hats off to you, if I wore a hat.

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Lord Kaesar II — GMT

[quote=WanderingFool]I am awe stuck. Hats off to you, if I wore a hat.[/quote]
In honour to you, Mr. Foda Bett, I hereby do take off my hast to you and stand in for the Fool in terms of hat taking off as well.

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TTG BUNKER — GMT

Still hoping for an update...

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-28 Update Sanding primer 1 finished!

mindfield — GMT

Must be busy with school work

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MajorTom11 — GMT

If he is, can only appreciate his help on my thread all the more! You really don't fool around with this stuff do you foda??? Your techniques, equipment and all around knowledge blow me away every time I look at this thread!

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goldlinkdawg — GMT

HOLY CRAP!!! can you just kill me now before my head explodes from overexposer to pure awesomeness
this is amazing as are you
i can not wait to see this all finished

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-28 Update Sanding primer 1 finished!

mindfield — GMT

Foda must have been captured by the secret underground FW and GW police for being too awesome this is a conspiracy I tell yah..

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Foda_Bett — GMT

wolfshadow - Thanks! It'll probably be a while before color is ready to be put down.

jabbakahut - The small round holes are for the buttons for the sound effects, the large round holes are for the reactors, the large square hole is the back plate.

Ixias - Thanks!

mindfield - Thanks!

WanderingFool - Thanks!

Lord Kaesar II - Thanks!

TTG BUNKER - Sadly it'll be a bit longer.

MajorTom11 - Thanks! I've been watching your thread and offering some tidbits when I can.

goldlinkdawg - Thanks!

mindfield - LOL! Not quite.

I'm sorry for the lack of updates. I'd managed to use up the last of my Tamiya primer when I sprayed the bodies and have been searching madly on the internet for it. Sadly it seems that those crazy EPA people found out how totally awesome of a primer it was and have stopped it from being brought into the country so any primer I purchase now has to be from a store's available stock. Luckily I found an ebay store with 10 bottle in stock and I got them all, but shortly after doing that I got an email that the Tamiya thinner is also banned so now I'm hunting for that!
I've been a bit busy with searching for a job and trying to clean out my house and gaming collection via ebay these past months. Both my father and had finally put aside time to work on the titans again when we caught a nasty bug that has kept us in bed the past week. Couple that with the ice storm North Texas got and purchasing and playing with my new Pentax K-X camera and we've been really busy. We have however found and built few plates that will add detail to the backs of the barren leg pieces, and even add in those exposed cables the 41st millennium loves so much. With any luck I'll get some pictures up here by the end of the week of what we've accomplished and hopefully get started on priming the head covers!

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Solar_lion — GMT

Welcome back. Looking forward to seeing the new twists.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-28 Update Sanding primer 1 finished!

Zeke 169 — GMT

looking forward to more progress,
and Emperor be with you on your job hunt!

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Joske De Veteraan — GMT

amazing.. really amazing.. really stunned over here.. XD

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Arakasi — GMT

Just finished reading 22 pages - awesome and inspiring work!

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2PaintPots — GMT

Epic!

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gloomygrim — GMT

Words fail to describe....i mean wow dude there just awsome, coolest thing i have ever seen! well doe dude!

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Hatemonger — GMT

I was following this before you locked it down last year, and just realized you started it back up again.

I want to chime in with everyone else and say how amazing your models are. It's definitely an inspiration to anyone wanting to scratchbuilt something big: tons of great ideas and techniques archived here.

I went back through the log, and aside from the great model work, I love seeing the other wacky random stuff you have in the background. A Sherman tank, a bottle of Tenax (R.I.P., best glue ever), unfinished models, and all the various tools, bitz, electronics, etc. I'd kill to spend an afternoon in there. It must be like a combination of Santa's Workshop and a museum.

- H8

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erw135 — GMT

Great work! Cant wait to seem them finished

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Iandroid — GMT

Sooooo coool! Man you've got the skills.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-28 Update Sanding primer 1 finished!

mindfield — GMT

Just those warhounds of Foda on the field, that would make an awesome sight! Couple that with a few baneblades and hundred marines! Yeahhhhh...Apoc games come on!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-28 Update Sanding primer 1 finished!

medabee — GMT

Update please the wait is killing us. Apoc FTW

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Solar_lion - Thanks!

Zeke 169 - Thanks! I've gotten a couple of calls but it seems they aren't leading anywhere

Joske De Veteraan - Thanks!

Arakasi - Thanks!

gloomygrim - Thanks!

Hatemonger - I'll be honest I've never even opened the bottle of Tenax. We currently have 20 bottles of Pro-Weld that we use. Pro-Weld is the same type of glue but if it ain't broke...
It's a bit of crazyness in our garage/workshop. Most people think it's a meth lab where others think it's paradise. I'm leaning towards the latter

erw135 - Thanks! You and Ryan both seem to want me to dust these guys off and bring them to the April mega game.

Iandroid - Thanks!

mindfield - Thanks! I've got 13k of marines painted and around 9k of painted guard, add that to the 2 baneblades sitting in cleaner, and the unknown quantity of unopened boxes in my attic and you could say I like apoc. I can't wait to let my normal opponent Spellbound get a face full of S in an upcoming game!

medabee - Thanks! Ask and ye shall receive!

Here's that long awaited update. We managed to take a cities of death building piece and carve it down till it was just a vent and a panel. This was then molded and mounted to the backs of the middle and lower leg pieces. The upper leg piece got a transformed flamestorm cannon bit and some tubing which will allow us to make all that beautiful exposed cabling the 41st millennium is known for. The little metal bit is the mounting piece which will go on the underside of the crotch.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/3-8-11/WP_000014.jpg[/IMG]

Installed:
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[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/3-8-11/WP_000022.jpg[/IMG]

And with installed head
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4 Warhounds Mega-Build 3-9 Update New Leg Details installed!

Neroku — GMT

jaw on floor!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 3-9 Update New Leg Details installed!

Ixias — GMT

Looks very nice =) I wonder, do you have an estimate on when these wonderful creations will be complete? Or do you more, like, work on them when you feel like it?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 3-9 Update New Leg Details installed!

joshoftheforest — GMT

Fantastic!! Every step is one step closer to completion

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Cave_Dweller — GMT

This is like maximum hobby overload here! I love it!!! You've seriously done a fanatical job here with superb attention to detail and there's obviously a lot of love and passion you've put into ever aspect of these models.

I can't wait to see what they look like when you've finished painting!

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Ramos Asura — GMT

Wonderful work. As its already been said, I wont dwell on it, just know that you, sir, are insane

GOt a bit of a question for ya- Where didja get that red/purple tubing? Ive been looking for somethin similar but found nothing!

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fatrhertime13 — GMT

dude your work looks better than forge world titans

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medabee — GMT

[quote=fatrhertime13]dude your work looks better than forge world titans
[/quote]

I is real glad I asked for update,

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Element206 — GMT

These things are looking incredibly professional. Seriously, its like you bought them from forge world...excellent work!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 3-9 Update New Leg Details installed!

Cosmic — GMT

[quote=Element206]Seriously, its like you bought them from forge world...excellent work![/quote]

I'd say it's even better than that!

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Hatemonger — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]Hatemonger - I'll be honest I've never even opened the bottle of Tenax. We currently have 20 bottles of Pro-Weld that we use. Pro-Weld is the same type of glue but if it ain't broke...[/quote]
Oh I understand, but I'm on the opposite side: I've used Tenax forever and don't want to switch, but it's getting harder to find.

BTW, I found [url=http://www.modelretailer.com/en/The%20Industry/Industry%20News/2011/02/TamiyaPaint.aspx]this article[/url] about Tamiya primer. There's also a hobby store nearby that's going out of business, so if you know what stock # your favorite is, I could see if they have any.

[quote]It's a bit of crazyness in our garage/workshop. Most people think it's a meth lab where others think it's paradise. I'm leaning towards the latter [/quote]
Those are not mutually exclusive, you know.

Keep up the awesome!

- H8

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wash-away — GMT

you finally updated this? very impressed I can't wait to see them finished. I'd buy one if it wasn't going to land you in a ton of trouble haha.

after this whole chapter house thing you should PM me. if they win you should be good.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 3-9 Update New Leg Details installed!

Zeke 169 — GMT

Nice use of the grommets - where did you find the hose?

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shingouki — GMT

one of the best wips ive ever seen
dude you have the tools and the talent.

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Zomjie — GMT

You sir, are a legend

may the God-Emperor protect you from chaos, and let him protect us if you ever fall to the taint

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mindfield — GMT

Real beautiful Work of art man, good to see youre updating again.

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Leafdancer — GMT

Been looking through this thread and all i can say is Awesome
(i'm so jealous )
nice work
hope to see them painted some day

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mindfield — GMT

I sincerely suspect that Foda is a rogue FW/GW magi, dissatisfied with the system, eventually formed his own forge and declared war on his previous forge brothers! Hehehehe

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RiTides — GMT

The leg detail is great! Getting really close!

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Ghiest1 — GMT

Often the fires of war burn hot seprating the marine from the common man, this is no common man but a articifer!

Regards,
Carl

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fatrhertime13 — GMT

i cant wait to see them all painted up

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D.Smith — GMT

This is the most epic build I have ever seen...Brilliant work!

Dan

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Paranoia_Agent — GMT

Its better than forgeworld seriously fantastic work !!!!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 3-9 Update New Leg Details installed!

MajorTom11 — GMT

I find you guilty on all counts of being awesome.

I can't believe you built that with on your own still... very inspiring...

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 3-9 Update New Leg Details installed!

crazypsyko666 — GMT

NEEDS MORE WONKY BITS. CRAFTS FOR THE MODELING GOD!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 3-9 Update New Leg Details installed!

mindfield — GMT

Oh, no updates yet? :( bummer..

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 3-31 Update Legs sanded!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Neroku - Thanks!
Ixias - Thanks! I'm afraid I'm going to rely on that age old programmer response "They'll be done when they're done"
joshoftheforest - Thanks!
Cave_Dweller - Thanks!
Ramos Asura - Thanks! The little springy bits are some cheap bracelets I picked up at a dollar store.
fatrhertime13 - Thanks!
medabee - LOL! Thanks!
Element206 - Thanks!
Cosmic - Thanks!
Hatemonger - Thanks, and thanks for the offer I've got a case of the primer now so I think that will hold through this project.
wash-away - Thanks! But I don't think I'll PM you, these are not for sale.
Zeke 169 - Thanks!
shingouki - Thanks!
Zomjie - Thanks!
mindfield - Thanks! It's less of being upset at their designs and more of being unhappy with the QC (or lack their of) that forgeworld has, and total lack of money.
Leafdancer - Thanks! It'll be a long while before you're going to be seeing paint
RiTides - Thanks!
Ghiest1 - Thanks!
D.Smith - Thanks!
Paranoia_Agent - Thanks!
MajorTom11 - Thanks!
crazypsyko666 - Thanks!

mindfield - I've honestly thought y'all would be a little bored of a few updates here and there saying "Got the first set of legs sanded" "Got the second set sanded."

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/3-8-11/WP_000101.jpg[/IMG]
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Yep that's all we've accomplished we've got the 4 sets of legs sanded, next step is to double check them all and then prime them.

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joshoftheforest — GMT

Not boring at all! I personally love hearing about all the little steps, makes me feel like I'm a part of this super epic project!

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D.Smith — GMT

And epic is the only way to describe this I want to keep encouraging you so we see the finished product eventually. Dont get to see 4 warhounds lined up very often, nevermind scratchbuilt lol

Dan

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mindfield — GMT

Sorry bout the implied impatience there Foda. The story is quite the same with my own titan project, it's alot of baby steps here and there. It's the quality of work that matters at the end of the story anyhow Good luck with the build, it's still going nicely, alot of people count on it to be awesome when theyre all standing and ready for priming

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erw135 — GMT

To bad these won't make the April mega game, they would be perfect for it.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 3-31 Update Legs sanded!

Hatemonger — GMT

[quote=joshoftheforest]Not boring at all! I personally love hearing about all the little steps, makes me feel like I'm a part of this super epic project![/quote]
I second that. Just because it's boring or simple to you doesn't mean there's no info to share. I mean, what exactly are you sanding on those? Were the mold lines off? Were there lots of bubbles you had to fill? Does that mean something to you for how you might do the molds differently, etc, etc?

And, if nothing else, it lets us know that you're still working on it, which makes lots of people happy.

- H8

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Foda_Bett — GMT

joshoftheforest - Thanks! And here ya go

D.Smith - Thanks!

mindfield - No offense taken. I get the same way with some of the p-logs i follow on here. Sometimes you just wish life would leave people alone so they could do their hobby It's too bad that the titan won't actually be standing in their primer coat and awaiting sanding. Due to the way the joints work they'll be totally disassembled. It would be really cool to see them in all white.

erw135 - Thanks! Fear not though, I hear Brian is working hard trying to get his warhound done so y'all will be facing his reaver and the hound.

Hatemonger - Thanks! The first set of sanding (which we finished last post) was so the paint would stick to the resin surface. The next coat of sanding will be where required over the primer. The primer coat for the bodies required a great bit of sanding while the coat of primer I just put down looks like it will not require as much sanding.

Two nights ago I put down the first coat of primer on the legs. After the things learned on the bodies we were able to put down a smoother primer coat than before. Basically we thinned the primer a little more, switched to a single action airbrush, and cranked the pressure up to 30 psi. This allowed nice even coats which will not (for the most part) require touch up sanding and re spraying.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/4-06-11/WP_000111.jpg[/IMG]

After letting this sit I realized it was time to start thinking about a good red to start painting these guys. I'd done some research into Tamiya paint and they have a VERY limited red selection, so I started looking into my backup brand Gunze. I'd used the Mr Color line when painting some gundams in the past and really liked how forgiving it was. I looked at a list of their colors on Sprue Brothers and ordered one of each red they carried (with the exception of Metallic and fluorescent) . This would allow me to spray a small test piece in each color to figure out which one would work best. The one thing I don't want to do is mix colors on a project of this scale so I will be using something straight from the bottle.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/4-06-11/WP_000110.jpg[/IMG]
Right now I'm leaning towards 327, Insignia Red FS11136.

That was all two nights ago. Last night on the other hand I was able to put down the remaining primer on the leg pieces and they're still looking just as beautiful as ever.
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[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/4-06-11/WP_000117.jpg[/IMG]

Next up is the toes and the crotch of this set and then onto the next 3 sets!

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Sheep — GMT

Amazing work mate, a truly professional commitment to the quality and finish of these models.

Always a pleasure to see an update from you.

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RSJake — GMT

Could you maybe just primer a piece of plasticard of something and do a few test paint stripes to show us the different colors? It may help some of us who have yet to get into airbrushing figure out where we want to head!

I have had an airbrush for about 20 years, but haven't had an air compressor for about 19 years! I am hoping to get one this month, so I am super interested in air brushing techniques!

I have been following this build for a long time, but I don't remember if I have posted here before! If I haven't, this is probably the most impressive build I have ever seen! Can't wait to see it painted! (I know you hear that alot)

Keep up the great work!

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mindfield — GMT

Yup amazing

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JoeyHeadwounds — GMT

Amazing work that you're doing on these. I just have to ask if if you have considered making kits for these on commission... once you've finished making the four of them? Just thought I'd ask since you have the molds and everything.

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MajorTom11 — GMT

So which one of those is for me ?

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WarMill — GMT

Wow I've only just found this thread, that is some amazing work. The casting is pristine. Did it take you long to make your vac chamber/pressure caster? Me and my girlfriend had a go at makinga vac chamber but only used 3mm acrylic for the lid and the hoover we used for suction ripped the centre right out the centre of it in less than a second!

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joshoftheforest — GMT

That's funny I gravitated to the same red as you, even before I had read your post
And I just have to say, as strange as it sounds, every time I see those feet, they make me smile

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-6 Update Legs set 1 primed!

medabee — GMT

I know this might be a stupid question but what color are you planning on painting these beauties?

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Sheep - Thanks!

RSJake - I have an extra shin plate and a head plate I'll be test painting in the 2 reds I'm leaning towards (The insignia red and the character red, with the weird top). You can find a bunch of good airbrush tutorials on youtube as well as in books. Right now I'm just using them to lay down paint, I haven't used them to do any shading or weathering. I'll be experimenting with both of these things throughout the course of this project though.

mindfield - Thanks!

JoeyHeadwounds - You might want to try reading the thread.

MajorTom11 - LOL!

WarMill - Thanks! Our first pressure pot didn't have a lid so we built one out of 2 1.5inch thick sheets of plexiglass (so we could see if the materials bubbled over). After putting power to it and testing it we started talking about different projects and basically not paying attention. We heard a VERY loud crack and looked down. There was a crack forming through both sheets. Needless to say we quickly disconnected the air and went out and purchased another pressure pot with lid. The vacuum chamber was the only part that required any sort of construction and it's just a few blocks of wood on the end of some pipe fittings. How big are the items you're trying to vacuform? I ask because I have a small vacuform setup and I'd be willing to trade some for some laser cut pieces

joshoftheforest - Thanks! It's a nice "not toy like" red. The feet were probably the neatest thing in the build as far as we're concerned. They've got so much detail and came out very nice!

medabee - I'm going to be going for Legio Metalica color scheme
[img]http://wh40k.lexicanum.de/mediawiki/images/thumb/1/1a/LegioMetalicaReavers.jpg/500px-LegioMetalicaReavers.jpg[/img]
I'm not going have as much hazard striping but there will be some on each of them. I'll be doing Gold edging as well.

Two nights ago I managed to get the toes and crotch painted. I didn't take any pictures of these as my back has not been happy with me spraying for roughly 6 hours a day for 3 days in a row. Between painting these parts and the 2 lots of Grey Knights in my other plog I'm over doing it a bit. I'm also starting a new job on the 25th so that will cut down on the amount of painting I can do. I'm planning on at least having the legs primer finished before then.

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WarMill — GMT

3 inches of plexiglass and it cracked? Ouch. Its always fun discovering the real tolerances for materials, I had the joy of discovering just how much force even a 0.5mm cutter generates on a piece of chemiwood in my cnc on a tester for our turret sprue. Seeing the result of 3 evenings of cutting explode into tiny shrapnel is not the most pleasurable experience.
We wont be doing any major casting for a while but if you pm us with the sort of thing you're looking for maybe we could come to an arrangement

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Brother Bartius — GMT

Yay for updates. As always, loving your work Foda.

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fox-light713 — GMT

By the Gods just give me a minuet so I can find my jaw on the floor.

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Foda_Bett — GMT

WarMill - If you think that's weird we've managed to break 2 cast iron meat grinders just by attaching them to my table saw! We were trying to do that old GW trick of sticking sprue in a meat grinder to make rubble but we never even got to turn it!

Brother Bartius - Thanks!

fox-light713 - Thanks!
Well set 1 is finally complete! I thought I had finished it earlier but I missed the hip pieces
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/4-06-11/WP_000122.jpg[/IMG]

Set 2 has been started and I'll be doing some more of it tonight!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/4-06-11/WP_000123.jpg[/IMG]

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Hatemonger — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]If you think that's weird we've managed to break 2 cast iron meat grinders just by attaching them to my table saw! We were trying to do that old GW trick of sticking sprue in a meat grinder to make rubble but we never even got to turn it![/quote]
I hope you at least stepped down the RPM's.

We did it the old fashioned way: drink lots of beer and belittle the new guys into doing it.

- H8

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Leigen_Zero — GMT

Man these are looking better every time I peek at this thread! You have put some serious detail into these, I've seen so many titan projects where there is just huge expanses of blank space and it is really a joy to see the tiny little details all over these beauties!

It's making me yearn for my own super-heavy, but seeing as I don't yet posess even a fully painted 1500pts force, I don't think it's going to happen for a while

Btw, is your brand of paint [i]seriously[/i] called 'Mr Colour', that made me chuckle for a good few minutes

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prototype_X — GMT

WOW JUST WOW

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caledoneus — GMT

i've got to say, that is some pretty amazing stuff man. Keep up the updates.

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Zeke 169 — GMT

Looking really good.
Can't wait to see some paint & assemblage!

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Foda_Bett — GMT

Hatemonger - Actually we broke the "hinge" part that connects to the table area. We weren't even able to get a single turn because it breaks before we can finish tightening it.

Leigen_Zero - Thanks! It's really called "Mr Colour", it's thinned with "Mr Thinner" and their gap filler is called "Mr Dissolved Putty".

prototype_X - Thanks!

caledoneus - Thanks!

Zeke 169 - Thanks!

Legs set 2 is finished priming!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/4-06-11/WP_000128.jpg[/IMG]
(OOPS that's set 1 pictured again... you can see set 2 under it )
Set 3 will start tonight!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-15 Update Legs set 2 primed!

joshoftheforest — GMT

Wonderful!! So exciting!!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-15 Update Legs set 2 primed!

Orinoco — GMT

epicness has reached critical mass.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-15 Update Legs set 2 primed!

Foolheart — GMT

OMG! Those Titans are awesome! I am also local to the DFW area, so if you take those bad boys out to a local shop, I would love a heads-up so I can admire them in person.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-19 Update Legs set 3 primed!

Foda_Bett — GMT

joshoftheforest - Thanks!

Orinoco - Thanks!

Foolheart - When they finally get ready I'll let y'all know. Right now I work at the Hobby Town USA in Plano all day Saturday, so you're welcome to come on by and say hello! Tomorrow I've got a 20k game against a few friends of mine so check the batreps section for a report later.

Well you read the title right, set 3 is finally primed!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/4-06-11/WP_000135.jpg[/IMG]

We found some more filters for the air vent as well so hopefully set 4 won't have such a long wait!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-19 Update Legs set 3 primed!

Xmortis — GMT

Amazing, simply amazing.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-19 Update Legs set 3 primed!

joshoftheforest — GMT

Now are you planning on painting every piece individually? Or Painting the entire piece assembled?
Still looking great

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-19 Update Legs set 3 primed!

jabbakahut — GMT

I tried the meat grinder trick, even went to some old antique places to see if I could find something that would work. Ended up going through two coffee grinders before I finally just bought a 100 blender. That thing turns sprues into rubble in seconds.

Titans still looking awesome by the way.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-19 Update Legs set 3 primed!

kitch102 — GMT

This is absolutely incredible - I have no idea how much patience you must have, I get peeved if my fine detail brush splits, I'd probably kill someone if I took a project like this on!

I can't wait to see more, serious respect

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-19 Update Legs set 3 primed!

mindfield — GMT

As always, I never get tired of admiring a great mechanicus work You said youre using them already at an apoc game? Batreps? yes please

Goodluck on the Apoc game Foda, hopefully you got the Hounds ready for that in time

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-19 Update Legs set 3 primed!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Xmortis - Thanks!
joshoftheforest - Thanks! They'll be painted individually so when the pose is changed it won't uncover and uncolored bit.
jabbakahut - Thanks! Do you happen to have a name for the blender? I just did a search for "100 blender" and I couldn't find any decent looking models.
kitch102 - Thanks! I've come close to killing a few people during this but its fairly relaxing.
mindfield - Thanks! I had an apoc game but the warhounds were not involved. I forgot that my friend was a WAAC gamer and I quit before my second turn.

Well set 4 is half primed!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/4-06-11/WP_000141.jpg[/IMG]

I'm getting really close to repriming the bodies!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-24 Update Legs set 4 half primed!

MajorTom11 — GMT

Amazing!

So, seriously, which one is mine?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-24 Update Legs set 4 half primed!

Screwattack — GMT

Nice to see a well thought out and detailed titan project. Keep up the excellent work!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-24 Update Legs set 4 half primed!

Marcin Ciszewicz — GMT

Incredible casting technique. Admittedly, I have to be quick today, so, to my shame, can't read through the entire thread for any possible insights on it, but your work is really impressive. Can't wait to see the end result.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-24 Update Legs set 4 half primed!

logg_frogg — GMT

It will be awesome to see these assembled and ready for battle!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-24 Update Legs set 4 half primed!

kitch102 — GMT

So when d'you start casting the live ammunition for this beast anyway?

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-25 Update Legs set 4 primed!

Foda_Bett — GMT

MajorTom11 - Thanks!
Screwattack - Thanks!
Marcin Ciszewicz - Thanks!
logg_frogg - Thanks!
kitch102 - LOL! I like how you think

In a display of much fumes and the end of my last bottle of Tamiya Lacquer Thinner set 4 is primed!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/4-06-11/WP_000143.jpg[/IMG]

Next up is a double check of all the sets and then touch ups if needed!
This will all probably have to wait till Friday though as my new job has me going to bed earlier and arriving home later. I get around 4 hours each night before I've got to go to bed! Tonight that was taken up with some deals in the swap shop and spraying the last legs here. Tomorrow... well probably more grey knight experimentation! Check my other thread for that info.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-25 Update Legs set 4 primed!

joshoftheforest — GMT

I am so amazingly excited right now!! Thank you so so much for these frequent updates!!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-25 Update Legs set 4 primed!

TheMumm — GMT

Good God man. Just wasted the first hour of my workday going through this thing. Out. . Standing. Keep it up!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-25 Update Legs set 4 primed!

Defiler37 — GMT

Geez i feel like you should get better stats for how much time you put into these...

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-25 Update Legs set 4 primed!

DerKoebs — GMT

Firstly Wow this is amazing!
I found dakka this evening at about 20:00 because i tried to find some tipps for a Warlord right now its 5:35 in the morning (i`m from Germany) and I finished reading this Thread.
AWESOME!!!

One question how much money and time did you over all spend for this project?

Plz don`t coment if i made any writing mistakes english isn`t my motherlanguage.

regards from Germany

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-2 Update Legs set 1 sanded!

Foda_Bett — GMT

joshoftheforest - Thanks!

TheMumm - Thanks!

Defiler37 - Thanks!

DerKoebs - Thanks! I'm sure I've said it somewhere in this log before but lots of money has gone into this.

Set 1 has been reexamined and the few flaws that were there were sanded down and it has been put aside for paint.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/05-01-11/WP_000170.jpg[/IMG]
We also did some light sanding on any overly smooth areas which might have given us trouble when painting.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-2 Update Legs set 1 sanded!

Pied_Piper11 — GMT

I hope to catch a view of them when they are complete in Plano.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-2 Update Legs set 1 sanded!

-Cypher- — GMT

Why do I love Dakka? Because they've got everything from guests who have no idea what is going on, to first-time painters, to fluff-junkies, to people SCRATCH-BUILDING TITANS!

I've been floating through this thread for a while now, and I finally can't contain it anymore. The scale of this project literally blows my mind. Or it did until you actually started making bits. Then the detail and professional look of those bits blew my mind again. The work being done in this P&M both depresses me and inspires me in the same instant. Keep up the amazing/astounding/limitless-other-a-ing words work, and *high-five* for having the balls to do this.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 4-19 Update Legs set 3 primed!

jabbakahut — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett]
jabbakahut - Thanks! Do you happen to have a name for the blender? I just did a search for "100 blender" and I couldn't find any decent looking models.[/quote]
I Just used it today.
[url=http://www.amazon.com/Oster-600-Watt-Blender-Processor-Attachment/dp/B000JKMITW]Oster BRLY07 600-Watt Fusion Blender[/url]
But it looks like they might not make it anymore, makes me happier to have mine now.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-2 Update Legs set 1 sanded!

Smitty0305 — GMT

some very exceptional skills you have.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-2 Update Legs set 1 sanded!

jabbakahut — GMT

In fact, here is an example of what it does to marine trees.

[url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/217519-rubble%20pile.html][img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2011/5/4/217519_sm-rubble%20pile.jpg[/img][/url]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-2 Update Legs set 1 sanded!

mindfield — GMT

Hey Foda, have you posted your latest Apoc game yet? SOrry I missed following this thread for a while

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

smurfmaster — GMT

Will these be lit -LED??

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 12-19 Update

smurfmaster — GMT

[quote=foda-bett]

Well every good gattling gun needs to spin, and titan sized ones are no exception. [/quote]

Another view:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/Arms/MVC-168F.jpg[/IMG]

Your thread inspired me to make my own smaller version of this Gatling-gun . TL Assault-cannon for a razorback. Thanks for detailed posts & pics -it helped a lot!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-2 Update Legs set 1 sanded!

TTG BUNKER — GMT

Glad to see that there is some more progress going on here. This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE thread!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-2 Update Legs set 1 sanded!

Baiyuan — GMT

Very, very impressive! I know you do get that a lot. Even though there are some design choices, that I would have made quite differently, the quality and professionalism leaves nothing to wish for.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Pied_Piper11 - Thanks!

-Cypher- Thanks!

jabbakahut - Thanks for the link! I'm watching a few on ebay and either this paycheck or the next I'm going to bite the bullet. Spending $70 on a blender and not being able to "enjoy" it the way its ment is probably going to make this the oddest tool I've ever purchased. And thanks for the pictures of the aftermath. Did you put them straight in there or did you trim the sprues first?

Smitty0305 - Thanks!

mindfield - That's ok. I didn't really put up a batrep as I wasn't feeling like it after finding out my opponent was a real WAAC type and had so many proxies I got lost before the first turn.
Here's some pics
[url]http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Games/Kenny%20F%204-20-11/?start=all[/url]

smurfmaster - You might want to go back a few pages and see the videos. Cool assault cannon BTW! I'm glad we could help!

TTG BUNKER - Thanks!

Baiyuan - Thanks! By all means please feel free to build a titan with different design choices. We'd love to see differing views on GW's dogmatic (no pun intended in this case) views on their space robots.

Well today in a flurry of work I managed to get a ton of painting done on my Grey Knights (see my other painting log) and got the last 3 sets of legs sanded!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/05-01-11/WP_000198.jpg[/IMG]

Next up I've got to start experimenting with other ways to thin my last few bottles of Tamiya primer, and find some more, as it seems they're still having trouble getting the stuff into the country.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

jabbakahut — GMT

@Foda_Bett
No problem. I actually used it to make a smoothie for the first time last week! Works good for that too.

I do trim all the sprues into their longest lengths then cut them in half. It's easy to play around and see what will happen, this blender can handle whatever you want to put in it.

You mix in a bit of rock and the results are perfect.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

mindfield — GMT

Thats too bad on the apoc game Foda, so many proxies would indeed defeat the purpose of having built the great effort on those awesome models of yours, only to arrive facing shoeboxes, so to speak Goodluck on your next apoc game then Foda. Your warhounds are still looking awesome as ever. Good job

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

joshoftheforest — GMT

Sweet!! What's the next step?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

Ambull — GMT

How in creation did I miss this amazing thread? There is nothing but greatness all throughout here. Thank you for sharing these skills, tactics, construction shot etc. Awesome.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

medabee — GMT

Anything in the last 15 days of note, not trying to bug just curious.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

HAZZER — GMT

Nice warhounds!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

Foda_Bett — GMT

jabbakahut - Thanks! This coming paycheck will be definately be going towards one of those blenders.

mindfield - Thanks! I told my opponent that when they're finished I'll call them warlords if I ever play him again.

joshoftheforest - Thanks! Next will be priming the head cover, and the drivers.

Ambull - Thanks!

medabee - The titans were on hold until I could find some more primer. I had to get it shipped from Hong Kong. 12 bottles of primer and 3 bottles of thinner + shipping cost me $150! When I start using the red paint I've chosen I really don't want to see that bill.

HAZZER - Thanks!

Since we got more primer in last night expect to see some work done this weekend!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

HAZZER — GMT

Wow, I’ve just finished reading through the [b]WHOLE [/b]thread yes the [b]WHOLE [/b]thread,(I know I'm that sad! Lol!).
@ boba_fett- what resin did you use?
For a beginner what would you [b]recommend [/b]for casting?(I'm fancying starting to use resin too!)
Are 2 part moulds better?
How do [b]you [/b]do [b]your [/b]moulds?
If you use a vacuum chamber [b]how better [/b]are the results in casting wise?
Is It worth casting most or all of the parts?
Fancy sharing measurements?
Where did you get the forge world crew from?
Was it eBay?
HAZZER.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

Foda_Bett — GMT

[quote=HAZZER]Wow, I’ve just finished reading through the [b]WHOLE [/b]thread yes the [b]WHOLE [/b]thread,(I know I'm that sad! Lol!).
@ boba_fett-
[b]1.[/b]what resin did you use?
[b]2.[/b]For a beginner what would you [b]recommend [/b]for casting?(I'm fancying starting to use resin too!)
[b]3.[/b]Are 2 part moulds better?
[b]4.[/b]How do [b]you [/b]do [b]your [/b]moulds?
[b]5.[/b]If you use a vacuum chamber [b]how better [/b]are the results in casting wise?
[b]6.[/b]Is It worth casting most or all of the parts?
[b]7.[/b]Fancy sharing measurements?
[b]8.[/b]Where did you get the forge world crew from?
[b]9.[/b]Was it eBay?
HAZZER.
[/quote]

[b]1.[/b]
[quote=Foda_Bett]Toreador - I just found the website again (I usually call in my orders).
http://www.jgreer.com/index.htm
I usually get the AeroMarine Casting Resin, and QM 128 Pourable, one gallon kit (10:1 Silicone)
If you order from him tell him Dave Christensen from The Colony sent you We've been doing business for a few years now and John's a swell guy.
[/quote]

[b]2.[/b][quote=Foda_Bett]
sennacherib - I started using resin with a Alumulite casting kit. It runs $75 USD and it comes with some resin, silicon, and a demo VHS. After that I picked up some info from a local guy who does some resin casting. There are some great websites out there that do resin casting, just do a google search on "resin casting" and you'll find some great ones.
[/quote]

[b]3.[/b][quote=Foda_Bett]
adam - You're very right, and all of my molds so far have been 1 part (1 side is flat) which makes them less labor intensive but doesn't make them that much cheaper.
I show off my molds and people go "Well why don't you just cast up a space marine army." Its not that simple I try to stick to single part molds because they last ALOT longer than 2 parts, and often times the resin ends up being more expensive than GWs high prices.[/quote]

[b]4.[/b]Try page 6, where I walk through casting the legs.

[b]5.[/b]The pressure removes bubbles, the vacuum allows the mold to get closer to the master and thus increase detail.

[b]6.[/b]Only parts you don't want to rebuild

[b]7.[/b][quote=Foda_Bett]The plans can be found here
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/bwc-archive/[/quote]

[b]8.[/b][quote=Foda_Bett]
Phoenix - Yeah there a plans for lights all over. For the cockpit we've gotta finish the pilots first before moving on, as they can take up a bunch of room. I picked up a sentinel driver as well as the forgeworld standing titan crew to see if they can be put together anyway.
[/quote]

[b]9.[/b]Nope just Forgeworld and GW

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

HAZZER — GMT

[quote=Foda_Bett][quote=HAZZER]Wow, I’ve just finished reading through the [b]WHOLE [/b]thread yes the [b]WHOLE [/b]thread,(I know I'm that sad! Lol!).
@ boba_fett-
[b]1.[/b]what resin did you use?
[b]2.[/b]For a beginner what would you [b]recommend [/b]for casting?(I'm fancying starting to use resin too!)
[b]3.[/b]Are 2 part moulds better?
[b]4.[/b]How do [b]you [/b]do [b]your [/b]moulds?
[b]5.[/b]If you use a vacuum chamber [b]how better [/b]are the results in casting wise?
[b]6.[/b]Is It worth casting most or all of the parts?
[b]7.[/b]Fancy sharing measurements?
[b]8.[/b]Where did you get the forge world crew from?
[b]9.[/b]Was it eBay?
HAZZER.
[/quote]

[b]1.[/b]
[quote=Foda_Bett]Toreador - I just found the website again (I usually call in my orders).
http://www.jgreer.com/index.htm
I usually get the AeroMarine Casting Resin, and QM 128 Pourable, one gallon kit (10:1 Silicone)
If you order from him tell him Dave Christensen from The Colony sent you We've been doing business for a few years now and John's a swell guy.
[/quote]

[b]2.[/b][quote=Foda_Bett]
sennacherib - I started using resin with a Alumulite casting kit. It runs $75 USD and it comes with some resin, silicon, and a demo VHS. After that I picked up some info from a local guy who does some resin casting. There are some great websites out there that do resin casting, just do a google search on "resin casting" and you'll find some great ones.
[/quote]

[b]3.[/b][quote=Foda_Bett]
adam - You're very right, and all of my molds so far have been 1 part (1 side is flat) which makes them less labor intensive but doesn't make them that much cheaper.
I show off my molds and people go "Well why don't you just cast up a space marine army." Its not that simple I try to stick to single part molds because they last ALOT longer than 2 parts, and often times the resin ends up being more expensive than GWs high prices.[/quote]

[b]4.[/b]Try page 6, where I walk through casting the legs.

[b]5.[/b]The pressure removes bubbles, the vacuum allows the mold to get closer to the master and thus increase detail.

[b]6.[/b]Only parts you don't want to rebuild

[b]7.[/b][quote=Foda_Bett]The plans can be found here
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/bwc-archive/[/quote]

[b]8.[/b][quote=Foda_Bett]
Phoenix - Yeah there a plans for lights all over. For the cockpit we've gotta finish the pilots first before moving on, as they can take up a bunch of room. I picked up a sentinel driver as well as the forgeworld standing titan crew to see if they can be put together anyway.
[/quote]

[b]9.[/b]Nope just Forgeworld and GW
[/quote]
Thanks for the help!
How much would I need to spend on a vacume chamber?
What other tools did you use?
How do you get the part that has been casted out?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

wolfshadow — GMT

Tamiya primer is ok, but overpriced for what you get.

Great, cost effective ($4-6 a can!) is Krylon indoor/outdoor spray primer. Great stuff.

Liking your progress on these though.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-8 Update All Legs sanded!

Foda_Bett — GMT

wolfshadow - Thanks for the compliment. However, I'm not about to use some detail obscuring cheap spray can primer on 2 years worth of work. There is no way to regain the detail I'm going to lose when I rattle can a primer and the airbrush over it.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-30 Update Cockpit bits primed!

Foda_Bett — GMT

Well after a good night's spraying the cockpit bits and the head piece are all primed!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-30 Update Cockpit bits primed!

-Cypher- — GMT

Awesome stuff. I think the cockpits are the bits I'm most looking forward to being fully assembled.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-30 Update Cockpit bits primed!

joshoftheforest — GMT

Sweeeeeeeeet

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-30 Update Cockpit bits primed!

mindfield — GMT

Coming in slow but surely Good job Foda.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 5-30 Update Cockpit bits primed!

Foda_Bett — GMT

-Cypher- Thanks! They're really the details that will pull the project together.

joshoftheforest - Thanks!

Mindfield - Thanks!

The seats and moderati/princeps got a bit of sanding.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/06-05-11/WP_000286.jpg[/IMG]
The princeps and moderati had some minor flaws that needed to be filled.

The nose piece needed a little gap filling and we found they all had a small bump in them so they got puttied up. They'll be sanded this week and re-primed later.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/06-05-11/WP_000285.jpg[/IMG]

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-6 Update Cockpit bits Sanded!

ghostmaker — GMT

Sweet good job man one day Ill watch you play all of these.

Good job on the Crews

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-6 Update Cockpit bits Sanded!

DaemonJellybaby — GMT

Every time i see this plog I think, 'damn, I want one!'
Keep up the work!
It is more than good!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-6 Update Cockpit bits Sanded!

mindfield — GMT

Id think the seats for the hound crew would be like that, since the space is really at a premium and the cockpit is already crowded with all those cogitators and sensors

Cool work Foda.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-6 Update Cockpit bits Sanded!

HAZZER — GMT

Nice looks better now!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-6 Update Cockpit bits Sanded!

Haonn — GMT

Dude that is pure awsomness. it may have been said before but that plasma cannon does need a cassing, if you dont mind my one criticism. otherwise its unbelievably good!

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-6 Update Cockpit bits Sanded!

burgerking ork — GMT

[color=black][/color][size=12][/size]Dude, this us freakin' unreal! I would pay 50 bucks just to play against them. the light-up damage counters are insane, and the cockpit and headlights? nuts! a few questions-first, where did you get the molds for the princeps? and what was that clear material that you used to make the body of one?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-6 Update Cockpit bits Sanded!

WAAAAGGHH-god — GMT

sir, i am not sure whether i hate you, or want your babies. all i know is that many parts of my brain are screaming at me to do several things, the most prominent thought is to steal these masterpieces and covet them more than i would my own child. i cannot wait to see these painted and i hope you do them the justice they deserve.

on the legality point, i wonder what the view is on selling the arms, because i would love to get a titan for the GK army i am planning and put on your mega-bolter, and plasma blast gun.

Re:4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-6 Update Cockpit bits Sanded!

Foda_Bett — GMT

ghostmaker - Thanks! Let me know when you're back in town, I finally finished your bases.

DaemonJellybaby - Thanks!

mindfield - Thanks!

HAZZER - Thanks!

Haonn - Thanks! I left a casing off of the light sticks so they could be seen easier. It also makes the gun look more sci-fi.

burgerking ork - Thanks! The answer to your first question is in the first few paragraphs of page 1, the answer to your second is one page back.

WAAAAGGHH-god - Thanks!

Well I'm sad to say that updates are still about 2 weeks out. Next Saturday I will be in Austin, Tx attending BoLScon. Since I'm going there most of my efforts have been going towards converting DreadKnights, Painting Grey Knights, and building an awesome carved display base! Check out my Imperial PLOG link in my sig to see them progressing!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

Rogue Wolves — GMT

Damn man some beutifull work i would buy these for twice of forgeworlds. The amount of detal is vastly superior plus it looks more real than forgeworlds and its just down right fantastic! Good work keep it coming.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

HAZZER — GMT

Beacuse you an't going to be able to do any work could you set them up and upload them fighting somthing?

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

logg_frogg — GMT

Such an epic project! It's amazing to see the fine craftsmanship coming togeather so nicely

Did you toss the moulds so that you wouldn't be tempted to build more? ^^

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

prototype_X — GMT

cause if you did im coming round and searching through your trash!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

mindfield — GMT

We crave updates!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

Anavrin — GMT

Any word on progress of those beasts? I can't wait to see them completed.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

Apostle Pat — GMT

I'm addicted... this is crazy!

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

Zhent Killer — GMT

Found this amazing project today, and spent a good portion of my day admiring the work of a genius, can't wait for the unveiling of the "Band of Brothers".

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

PraetorDave — GMT

Foda where did you go? I would love to see any progress on these babies.

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

mindfield — GMT

Still in hiatus

4 Warhounds Mega-Build 6-30 Update No updates for 2 weeks :(

sarpedons-right-hand — GMT

I can't believe that I only just found this thread.....

This stuff is awe inspiring, it makes me wanna try it out for myself, maybe a spinning assault cannon for my Terminators...

Seriously, I cannot wait for the finished articles, they will look great in the Legio Metalica colours as well. Good choice!

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Brother Azul — GMT

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You are a mad man. A very ambitious mad man who also happens to be bloody talented. The Adeptus Mechanicus needs more mad men like you.
Cant wait to see this finished in all its glory. Any idea how long it will take?

Purely out of interest if you could (hypothetically) sell these and you were so inclined to, taking into account cost of materials, time spent and etc, how much would one of these fine creations cost if you produced them at an industrial rate? (4 years and counting is not an industrial rate! )

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FreebootaXIII — GMT

Simply Amazing.

Having just recently joined dakka i can tell you most of my time lurking has been reading this plog fromn page one and ive been blown away the entire time, my kids have even studiously sat by me when they could.

No doubt about it man you have a gift for thinking WAY outside the box, like cosmically.

I am very interested in seeing more of your progress as it truly inspires me to work my mind into ways it wouldnt have, but for now i shall learn to master foamcore and move up from there lol.

Oh and the newly found Ork in me thinks that would make for some good lootin'! Ohh Idea: You should Orkify one of them when its been a few years done

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Dorquemada — GMT

What kind of resin did you use?

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medabee — GMT

Any News?

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HAZZER — GMT

Updates man!!!

also check out my blog too(hyperlink in sig AKA below!!!)got rouge trader mins!

HAZZER

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Ixias — GMT

I can't wait to see these finished, it will be mindblowing. Heck, it already blows my mind so it'll probably blow my soul when it's done.

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Norn King — GMT

Nice!

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Radiation — GMT

Just spent the past couple of days of free time reading from the start. I got some plans from another website a few weeks ago. Glad I saw this. You have set the bar high! The electronics are really inspiring and I am a fan of the allen bolts.

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Rogue Wolves - Thanks!
HAZZER - Not really. They're rather disassembled as the pictures show.
logg_frogg - Thanks!
prototype_X - Thanks!
mindfield - Here ya go!
Anavrin - Thanks!
Apostle Pat - Thanks!
Zhent Killer - Thanks!
PraetorDave - Not dead yet!
sarpedons-right-hand - Thanks!
Brother Azul - Thanks!
FreebootaXIII - Thanks! I only play imperial armies so the odds of me "orking it up" are slim.
Dorquemada - I am currently using JohnGreer resin products. Check page 2 for a link.
medabee - Keep reading
Ixias - Thanks!
Norn King - Thanks!
Radiation - Thanks!

Well I've been working an insane amount which allows me to keep my other thread updated with short bursts of hobby but not the time or effort that these titans require. However I was able to get turkey day off and finally decided to put the red down on a basecoated extra head I had. This head had NO filling, sanding, etc done. It was demolded, windows carved then set aside as an extra.
Primed
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/09%20-%202011/WP_000611.jpg[/IMG]

I then painted it using the Mr Color USAF Thunderbirds red, and applied some chaos black and P3's shinning gold to get an idea of what the colors would look like together.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Foda_Bett/40k/Super%20Heavies/Warhounds/WIP/09%20-%202011/temporary-1.jpg[/IMG]
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I guess now I start saving money to buy more paint.

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kitch102 — GMT

Real nice and crisp color there, and are they death company in the back? What'll you do the rivets in? Gold as well?

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Zeke 169 — GMT

YAY! Updates!

Love to see where these bad boys go...can't wait!

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HAZZER — GMT

@ Foda_Bett,

Nice to see you back on Dakka! Those warhound are going to look great! Can't wait. Love to see these Blessings of the Omnissiah come alive! LOL!

HAZZER

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RSJake — GMT

OMG! An update on this thread that's not just someone gushing about the awesomeness of the build! (btw, these titans area amazing! I can't wait to see them all painted up!) Glad to see you back! I hope to see more soon! Please?

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logg_frogg — GMT

Awesome to see some paint on one of these bad boys but I'm sad that you don't have more paint >.<

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