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[img]http://underthecouch.net/images/couch/ebay/wip/stompawip.jpg[/img]



Obviously still got a ways to go... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257701.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257701.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257705.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257705.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257809.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257809.page GMT
looking good, how many Rhinos did you use???

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Looks Uber-Orky-Looted-Mechboss.

How did you construct the feet?
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The body and especially the legs look brilliant - might be one of the first times that I can actually imagine that lump of steel to move itself across the battlefield.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257841.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257841.page GMT
Only two...


[quote=akira5665]How did you construct the feet?[/quote]

They're still WIP, obviously, but so far I just built each foot as two seperate boxes (main foot and toe) connected with a hinge. I'll be adding some hydraulics across the top of the toe.

The ankle is just a pivot in the middle of the foot at the moment. Again, I'll be adding some hydraulics to control pitch and side-to-side movement.



[quote=Innom]Have you started work on the arms yet?[/quote]

I've started on the weapons (Deth Kannon's mostly built, mega-gatla is about half done) but that's as far as the arms have gone so far.

It will definitely have a CCW of some type, but I haven't decided on exactly what it will be yet.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257846.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257846.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257960.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/257960.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258229.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258229.page GMT
[img]http://underthecouch.net/images/couch/ebay/wip/stompa/foot1.jpg[/img]



More pics, and probably a bit of an ongoing Blog, [url=http://www.underthecouch.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=885#885]under the couch[/url].]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258342.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258342.page GMT .

dude you should open your own store or something.

oh wait ... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258347.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258347.page GMT
The 2 rhinos making up the body is brilliant

Oh, and I guess that's part of another for the head? Excellent!

- Salvage]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258422.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258422.page GMT
"Dey call me Stompy!!"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258494.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258494.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258502.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258502.page GMT

and I really should stop procastinating and start my own project log here so you can all nag me to finish it...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258780.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/258780.page GMT
Nope, the head is made from the parts cut off to make room for the legs.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/259054.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/259054.page GMT
Left foot coming together:
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/foot4.jpg[/img]


Some more work on the kannon:
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/kannon2.jpg[/img]


And started in on the left arm:
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/arm.jpg[/img]
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Would like to see it in action one day!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/275134.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/275134.page GMT
Added side hydraulics and joint caps on the left leg:
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/foot5.jpg[/img]


Started on the joint caps on the arm:
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/arm3.jpg[/img]


Added the detailing on the mega-gattla (not quite finished yet) and strapped it onto the Kannon:
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/kannon3.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/kannon4.jpg[/img]

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[url=http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=20132]This little fellow[/url] is a must have for working with plastic tubing.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/275459.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/275459.page GMT
but what about the 90 degree joins from one tube to another?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/275544.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/275544.page GMT
No tips on getting that square... it's just down to careful cutting and trimming to get it right. Some of mine aren't really all that perfectly square... but for Orks it really doesn't matter too much. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/275562.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/275562.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/276276.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/276276.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/276294.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/276294.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/276333.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/276333.page GMT [img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/arm4.jpg[/img]

Hammertime!
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/arm5.jpg[/img]
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Hey... YOU started it, Great job, seriously, lovin' the Rhinos ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/277538.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/277538.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/277579.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/277579.page GMT
Added a little more detail to the kannon, and added an arm.
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/kannon6.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/kannon7.jpg[/img]


Finished off the second foot, adding the final hydraulics and a few minor details:
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/foot6.jpg[/img]


Built the first big shoota, with a platform to mount on one of the hatches on the Stompa's side:

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/bigshoota1.jpg[/img]

Here it is mounted. You can also see the start of the Supa Skorcha on the front:
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/bigshoota2.jpg[/img]


And added the plating to the other side of the body:
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/side.jpg[/img]

Still needs glyphs added around the body to fill in some of the blank patches.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282276.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282276.page GMT
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/assemble1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/assemble2.jpg[/img]

Still a bit of a ways to go... need to add the second big shoota platform, glyphs on the body, finish the head, add shoulder pads (which will include the mountings for the twin-linked bog shoota and rokkits) and figure out how I'm going to mount the rear-mounted big shoota. And add grot crew where necessary...

Additionally, after assembling him it became immediately apparent that the arms and the gun platforms on the side can not coexist peacefully. Every time he swings that hammer, he would rip the platform off. Grots are expendable, but there's no point wasting a good shoota...

So I'll be looking at widening the shoulders a little, to give the arms a little more swing room.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282281.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282281.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282296.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282296.page GMT
He does seem to have a "I'm a box with legs and arms" look to him right now that I can't shake though. But, the shoulder widening might get rid of that some.

Random thoughts:

Giant Iron Gob
Thigh Armor/Hip Armor
Power Plant seems a bit weedy - Mo' 'Uge Pipes Makes it Louda!!
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Beat me to it!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282298.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282298.page GMT
He'll already have a twin-linked big shoota and 3 rokkits on his shoulders. I think adding anything more would just get crowded.


[quote] Also, a big iron gob is classic,[/quote]

The head [i]is[/i] perhaps a little bland at the moment. Might be worth re-working the jaw a little at that...



[quote] and depending on how you want to do it a "Gaze of Mork" style zzap gun set up to look like a gitfinda might be an idea.[/quote]

I was trying to stick to the weapons load-out listed in the Apocalypse data sheet. Keeps him more playable.


[quote=grey_death]He does seem to have a "I'm a box with legs and arms" look to him right now that I can't shake though. But, the shoulder widening might get rid of that some. [/quote]

That's my hope... between the widened shoulders and the shoulder pads over the top, the boxy look should be broken up somewhat.


[quote]Thigh Armor/Hip Armor[/quote]

I had considered it, along with possibly adding some armour over the upper arms... I might still look at it later on, but think it might make them look a little too chunky.


[quote]Power Plant seems a bit weedy - Mo' 'Uge Pipes Makes it Louda!! [/quote]

Yeah, I was hampered a little there by lack of space. I can't take up too much room for the power plant without removing too much cabin space. It would already by a pretty cramped fit for 20 boyz as it is. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282323.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282323.page GMT I think the Hamma' Arm still looks a bit weedy. Maybe adding some more hydraulics and armor plates would bulk it up and do the trick. It just seems the hammer would weigh too much for those hydraulics to support. Beautiful detailing throughout so far though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282328.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282328.page GMT
otherwise lookin' fabulous]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282389.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/282389.page GMT
NEWS FLASH- I found a postcard blowing down my street with an early-posted request to our favorite scratchbuilder from the North Pole:

Dear In-Santa-iak:

All I want for Christmas is to see a smooshed Marine splattered across the front of that Stompa's hammer. It would fill my little heart with joy. If I do not get my wish granted, I will grow up to be a Hasbro merger manager with a taste for English acquisitions.

Sincerely,

Little Timmy
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Ripped the elbow hydraulic off the hammer arm, and replaced it with a larger one. I also added an extra strut under the forearm to help bulk it out a little.

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/arm6.jpg[/img]


Started work on the second big shoota:

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/bigshoota3.jpg[/img]


And had a bash at widening the shoulders...

I added some boxwork on each side to push the weapon arms out. These are supported by an assortment of struts. I also added a similar boxwork on the hips, to replace the tube assembly that I had their to begin with.

The boxes also help to support the shoulder pads...

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/body1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/body2.jpg[/img]

And here's a shot from the front, with the (still WIP) rokkits and twin-linked big shoota in place:
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-DMG-]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/291902.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/291902.page GMT

Added an extra hydraulic to each shoulder, to help bulk them up a little. Also added glyphs and a few other minor details to the kannon arm:

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/arm7.jpg[/img]


Added some more detail to the second big shoota, and started work on the mounting for it:

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/bigshoota4.jpg[/img]

...and started on the big shoota for the back:

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/bigshoota5.jpg[/img]


Added mounting pins and rings for the rokkits, so they can be clipped to the launcher and removed when fired:

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/rokkits1.jpg[/img]


Added some more panelling inside, to cover where the two rhino hulls join, and the inside of the hatch rings:

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/inside2.jpg[/img]


And finally, I decided that with the shoulder pads in place, the head just didn't look right... It was kind of lost up there in the middle of those huge pads.

So, I shifted it forwards by adding some struts:

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/head1.jpg[/img]

...and added a lower jaw and some neck hydraulics.

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/head2.jpg[/img]

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The Shoulders, head and assorted Hydraulic additions are awesome.

Great work there Bud.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/295264.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/295264.page GMT
Astute observers may have noticed that there is no magazine or ammo feed on the kill kannon...

The inside surface (the side closest to the Stompa's body) has a large hatch with a slide rail:

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/kannon8.jpg[/img]

The idea had been that this hatch would slide open when the kannon needed reloading, and a grot in the Stompa's main cabin could pop out the side hatch and send over the next 3 rounds with a loading winch that looks something like this:

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/bigshoota7.jpg[/img]

Awkward system, but seemed perfectly Orky to me

I've also finished off the two side big shootas... I decided to do away with the pistol grips and made them both remote-operated.

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/bigshoota6.jpg[/img]


I also started work on the access ramp. Still needs another piston and some glyphs.

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album71/ramp1.jpg[/img]

And yes, it opens and closes ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/296443.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/296443.page GMT

That, sir, is astounding work, I *love* the fact that the hydraulics actually move! Are they just scratch built from plastic tubes?

Well, I say "just"...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/297220.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/297220.page GMT
[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album89/1_G.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules/gallery/albums/album89/3_G.jpg[/img]


More pics in the [url=http://www.underthecouch.net/utc/modules.php?set_albumName=album89&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php]Under The Couch gallery[/url].

As always, comments and criticisms welcome.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/317778.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/317778.page GMT
I really like the shoulders and all of the detailing throughout the model. I still think that the main power plant is letting you down a bit though. But with the addition of the two rhino power plants, it's a bit more feasible.

The 'backdoor' is a nice touch ^_^.

So many great details. Awesome job.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/317800.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/317800.page GMT ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200234031530]is this it for sale?[/url]]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/317873.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/317873.page GMT

- Salvage]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318060.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318060.page GMT ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200234031530]is this it for sale?[/url][/quote]

That would be it, yes... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318320.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318320.page GMT
BYE]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318477.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318477.page GMT
Not really. Pretty much every Stompa on the planet has one round eye and one square one. I wanted something different, and so tried to make the head look like it was taken straight from the same rhinos used for the body. It's orked up with patches and the jaw... it doesn't need to look exactly like every other Stompa head.

That's my thinking, anyway.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318489.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318489.page GMT

I still remember the usual "template" for Stompas where they have almost a "skirt" over the feet, so this is a little odd getting used to. Though it would compromise the forward-leaning position that I like. Anyway... it looks awesome and I can't wait to see it painted up!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318500.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318500.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318552.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318552.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318553.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318553.page GMT
Nope, my work here is done ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318567.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318567.page GMT

Kind of test model for your gargant made from 2 baneblades right? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318774.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208746/318774.page GMT