Err... sorry... wait will be a little longer. It's year-end review time at work and I have 30 odd to write over the next week or so (Plus my own...). I also needd to polish and wax the new motor
Ruglud wrote: Err... sorry... wait will be a little longer. It's year-end review time at work and I have 30 odd to write over the next week or so (Plus my own...). I also needd to polish and wax the new motor
Make sure the motors off then , or you'll be typing those review with your toes . Looking forward to your return.
I've just read through this blog and it's inspiring! My trouble is that while I really want to make my own Thunderbolt to accompany my Death Korps (because it is THE best flyer, end of), I wouldn't really know where to start: I'm still a bit of a novice when it comes to plasticard and the stories of the FW kit are enough to make your toenails curl...
Red Harvest wrote:Take your time, get things right.
But don't be such a stranger.
Elnibbus wrote:I've just read through this blog and it's inspiring! My trouble is that while I really want to make my own Thunderbolt to accompany my Death Korps (because it is THE best flyer, end of), I wouldn't really know where to start: I'm still a bit of a novice when it comes to plasticard and the stories of the FW kit are enough to make your toenails curl...
Dude, you can't go far wrong with checking out the blogs on Dakka, so much great advice on here... feel free to ask questions. As a starter for ten, Google 'Eli Patoroch templates' and you'll find a wealth of downloadable templates for paper models, these can easily be used alongside images of the actual resin models for making plasticard models...
And now for something completely different... A 3D Metal model that we purchased in Disney's Hollywood Studios, Florida this summer...
wow. Just wow. Your work is amazing. I was looking at the gunships and thinking, wow it is plastic card, looks just like the model. I can see HOW you did the builds, but I can't even cut a straight piece of plastic tubing, much less build a whole model. Very cool.
The metal M. Falcon was an interesting departure but how fares the Thunderbolt? The last images looked very promising.
Automatically Appended Next Post: I just reviewed the entire thread and was very impressed with the Thunderhawk which appears to follow the FW model more closely than mine. What is the status on that as well?
Camkierhi wrote:Nice Falcon dude. They merchandising already?
We got this in the Star Wars: Star Tours ride shop in Disney's Hollywood Studios - it's a great little shop if you can force your way though all the Padawans... Rumours are that they are going to expand the whole Star Wars area, I guess to tie in with the next movies?
monkeytroll wrote:That's afun looking falcon. What was assembly like?
It was surprisingly simple. Pieces where all properly cut and all fitted together extremely well... no glue/soldering needed, just bending little tabs over to fit together. Instructions where also very good. Next time we go to Disney World, we'll get the other its (AT-AT; Tie Fighter & R2-D2)
Gorgrimm wrote:wow. Just wow. Your work is amazing. I was looking at the gunships and thinking, wow it is plastic card, looks just like the model. I can see HOW you did the builds, but I can't even cut a straight piece of plastic tubing, much less build a whole model. Very cool.
Give it a go, it's easier than you think... Just need patience and the desire to do it...
Theophony wrote:I just saw the display case for those metal models at the local craft shop, they only had the tie fighters left , they look very neat, well done.
Thanks Theo - Interesting to know that these models are widely available outside the Disney parks in the US
The_Blackadder wrote:The metal M. Falcon was an interesting departure but how fares the Thunderbolt? The last images looked very promising.
Thanks Mr B... The T-Bolt needs some love again - I did start some work on the cockpit area - must try and do some more this weekend...
The_Blackadder wrote:I just reviewed the entire thread and was very impressed with the Thunderhawk which appears to follow the FW model more closely than mine. What is the status on that as well?
Yeah, my T-Hawk is more on the lines of the FW version as I went with Eli Patoroch's templates. Plan is to get the T-Bolt done (probably not painted though) and then back to the Flying Brick...
Hey mate! Glad to see this is still progressing well! As it has been said the detailing is insanely good! And I am with Cam....I think the white with the grime of the production process looks pretycool.... maybe just needs some details painted on.... nice idea..
Cheers lads - hmm, Star Wars white you say... TBH, It will most likely be a simple paint scheme - been looking at some of the WW2 Luftwaffe paint jobs for inspiration - but plenty to be done before I can contemplate that stage...
This is my current thought process for colour schemes...
Spoiler:
My preference is the second one with the yellow nose... Really like the look
On another note - trying to decide what to buy myself for Christmas ask Santa for - I'm currently toying with the Infinity Operation: Icestorm box set... so my question to the community - would you recommend this and why?
Wow nice work! Great attention to detail in scratch building. Look forward to seeing it painted! I prefer the second pic too
I definitely recommend Icestorm! Good way to learn infinity if you're interested. And a good place to start if you like either faction. But imo the models themselves are worth it Great detail and much better defined than the old stuff. There's some scale creep compared to older figs if that sort of thing bugs you but I prefer the new stuff all the way.
Operation Icestorm is on my list too, a word of warning, I tried ordering and failed dismally due to stock issues, if you want it for Christmas better start looking, it is only going to get worse as we get closer.
I would definately NOT recommend Wayland Games, bad experience for me.
Everyone loves the box set though and it seems a great starting point.
Trolltrader is brilliant, used him lots and never ever let me down, love his second hand section. Got to wait till Thursday before I can order (damn it!) Never thought to look on his sight for it,
Camkierhi wrote:Trolltrader is brilliant, used him lots and never ever let me down, love his second hand section. Got to wait till Thursday before I can order (damn it!) Never thought to look on his sight for it,
Seriously impressed with Troll Trader - ordered Icestorm on Sunday and received on Thursday - even found a little pack of greenstuff thrown in with the packaging foam thingies, it pays to check the box for extras
ckig wrote:It's going to be hard to tell its a scratch build when its finished
And yay for icestorm! Did you manage to get one with the csu exclusive? I know it's a preorder bonus but who knows. Looking forward to it too!
Yeah, it has a LE miniature from the looks of it Got to wait for Christmas Day as the game has now been wrapped...
MagosBiff90 wrote:Yes yes yes...... really like both of those paint schemes..... but I think option 2 would be the winner! Love seeing howthis IÂ is progressing...
Cheers Magos
hk1x1 wrote:Fantastic work, just gets better and better .
Engines looking fab dude, this whole thing is looking pretty amazing.
I had my chance and blew it with I:OI. Too close to xmas and 3 kids now. Have to wait til the new year. I am sure you will enjoy yours and we will soon be graced with some beautiful model pics. I am honestly glad for you, as so many seem to be struggling to get there's. Trolltrader is the best.
Quick question..How much of the Thunderbolt is glued together? Have you got it so you can take it appart for painting? Your detailing is so awesome, but you are going to have a few really awkward spots for painting!
Thanks mate... The Xmas woes - kids have to come first when it comes to available cash (closely followed by the wife)
As for what's glued and what's not... The main body is pretty much all solid, including the rear tail fins but these parts are separate for ease of panting... Central fuselage cover, cockpit; cockpit canopy; front lascannons; underside ammo canisters (not sure what these are actually called); wings; jet engines...
Thanks MT - I like them, kept the build simple but I reckon they are reasonably effective
Started work on the pilot - based on a Cadian. Sculpted some basic sitting legs - not too worried about the details as they won't be seen... Repositioned the arms - right arm has a grenade in hand and left arm is the heavy weapon one, but twisted around. Kind of looks like he's using some forms of controls hopefully.
And here is Biggles in his new home...
Alas though, he is far too low, so will need to make some alterations to his seat, otherwise he'll be called Baron von Munchkin...
Next job is some greenstuff work too make him less Cadian and more Top Gun pilot
After that, I'm pretty much done - last job is the power conduits running from the jets into the central fuselage, although I'm still unsure how to do those - been thinking of getting some pre-made Zinge Industries cables...
Good to see it coming near completion, too, will be waiting to see some paint on it!
Conduits: Zinge's flexibles are surely a great option. Rolled green stuff could do it too... Talked about this some time ago: didn't you find any suitable under flexible cable conduits? (industrial an/or automotive?)
This was probably asked way back at the beginning but I have totally forgotted... are you working from any schematics or plans? Or is it all from images? either way top job... just wondered. the engines look sweet.... and did you decide on a paint scheme?
Impressive. Most impressive. Did I already say impressive?
One criticism, about the pilot. That head seems just wrong for a pilot. I have no idea about what could be right, something with a proper pilot's helmet. Sorry to be of little help with suggestions.
shasolenzabi wrote:Hmmm a bitz store may have the pilots from the Vendetta/Valkyrie, they have the visors and masks of a pilot, but Green Stuff may also save the day!
The long work on this is showing off nicely as it is painstakingly great done detailing work Rug!
Cheers Shas, I did look at the bitz sites but wasn't keen on the Vend/Valk parts, plus no-one seemed to have any stock (on the UK sites that is). Greenstuff it is...
Littletower wrote:Awesome. Just that.
Good to see it coming near completion, too, will be waiting to see some paint on it!
Conduits: Zinge's flexibles are surely a great option. Rolled green stuff could do it too... Talked about this some time ago: didn't you find any suitable under flexible cable conduits? (industrial an/or automotive?)
Either way, it'd be great.
Thanks LT - yeah, you did previously mention cable conduits, I just haven't found any at the right price / right diameter - I continue to look, but self sculpted is probably the way to go...
MagosBiff90 wrote:This was probably asked way back at the beginning but I have totally forgotted... are you working from any schematics or plans? Or is it all from images? either way top job... just wondered. the engines look sweet.... and did you decide on a paint scheme?
Yes indeed - started with the Eli Patoroch templates that are floating round on the net. They aren't perfect, but for the basic form and dimensions they seem pretty good. Later stages of the build and detailing have purely been from images of the actual FW model.
Not 100% on the paint scheme yet, most likely though the one with the yellow nose that I previously posted, I really like that one ...
Red Harvest wrote:Impressive. Most impressive. Did I already say impressive?
One criticism, about the pilot. That head seems just wrong for a pilot. I have no idea about what could be right, something with a proper pilot's helmet. Sorry to be of little help with suggestions.
I'm not sue if you said impressive ??
As for the pilot - he is in fact already booked in for some major plastic surgery, he said to me that his nose is too big and wants to have some crows feet removed around his eyes. I also suspect that he's going for pec implants, tummy tuck and newly shaped chin - he's really quite vain. After the surgery, he's going to purchase a new outfit or two Watch this space...
Been a while since I had time to take knife and steel rule in hand (not a euphemism)...
Didn't feel like working on any of the existing projects or assembling my new Infinity figures, so... inspired by The_Blackadder I've started a new scratchbuild...
Not much to see yet, very early days for this one...
Red Harvest wrote:Ah, not a fan of the "finish one thing before I start another" school of scratch-building. Me neither.
Please don't make the front guns as ridiculously long as they are on the photo.
Best of luck with it. I'll be lurking watching.
Cheers RH, man after my own heart Yeah those lascannons seem to be compensating for something right
MagosBiff90 wrote:Ooooo....yes yes yes... asi said over on the blackadders thread..... this is the best looking flyer in 40kIMHO. cant wait to see where this goes!
Thanks Magos, The Thunderbolt is my personal favourite, but I do ove the overall look and size and of the Marauder... I do have some changes from the standard FW model though and may also mesh the rear end of the Destroyer variant on this one (I prefer the tail of the Destroyer over the Bomber...)
As to the whole 'finish one thing before starting another' thing.....that's not really a thing is it? I just assume that if it ever looks that way it's because people have just managed to organise their photos and text correctly. Nobody can seriously work like that can they
I knew somebody like that once. He went stark raving mad. Or was already and nobody knew it. The human mind is not meant to be so linear.
So I am seeing 1mm plasticard for the fuselage? What is your preferred adhesive for it? That 450mm wingspan is going to be a challenge, assuming you intend to match the FW dimensions.
As far as Marauders go, there is also the B-26 Which is a pretty cool looking plane too.
As to the whole 'finish one thing before starting another' thing.....that's not really a thing is it? I just assume that if it ever looks that way it's because people have just managed to organise their photos and text correctly. Nobody can seriously work like that can they
Hah, you are on my wavelength - the odd folk are the ones who think they can actually complete their models in sequence - serious lunatics...
Red Harvest wrote:I knew somebody like that once. He went stark raving mad. Or was already and nobody knew it. The human mind is not meant to be so linear.
So I am seeing 1mm plasticard for the fuselage? What is your preferred adhesive for it? That 450mm wingspan is going to be a challenge, assuming you intend to match the FW dimensions.
As far as Marauders go, there is also the B-26 Which is a pretty cool looking plane too.
Yep - 1mm plasticard for the superstructure. I generally use 0.5mm & 0.25mm for the panelling and detailing. For the size of this beast, I'm using Eli Patoroch's templates for the basis, so presuming they are close to the FW model, then I guess that's the wingspan... I have plenty of A4 sized plasticard sheets so don't think it will be an issue (famous last words...)
Dr H wrote:Hey! I like working on one thing at a time.
and I'm only going slightly mad.
Good start Ruglud.
Haha -Dr H, you are one of the maddest on here - but in good way
So... Update time. Managed to spill my pot of glue(again). The house is still a bit whiffy with fumes
Did though manage to get the superstructure pretty much finished - just the nose and tail gun sections to create. This is a long beast (well, that's what she said... )
Was looking at the build this morning and realised that I wasn't happy with the sectional approach to this build as I discovered an error with how I'd aligned the parts... So, stripped the rear three sections down and cut some new single piece panels.
Oooo, you have a nice try square. Very convenient tool for the hobby, or so I've found. Are they available with mm and cm markings instead of inches, in the UK? I generally use a mini combination square, although I would like to get one with a center head and a square head.
Yeah, misaligned stuff this early in a project means start over. Is the fuselage supposed to be tapered so that the sides have a slight curve to them?
A tough call to make but yeh I think that's for the best.... with all the will in the world a sectional layout for a long fuselage would always have a hind of "misalignment" I recon.... At least you noticed at this early stage!
It's best to catch these things early and fix them, rather than get it nearly done and find the last thing to add doesn't fit... I'm sure we've all been there.
monkeytroll wrote:If it's mis-aligned you start again from scratch, and that one goes to the big meks
Yep, all the panels will be recycled, as Bob says - 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle...'
Red Harvest wrote:Oooo, you have a nice try square. Very convenient tool for the hobby, or so I've found. Are they available with mm and cm markings instead of inches, in the UK? I generally use a mini combination square, although I would like to get one with a center head and a square head.
Yeah, misaligned stuff this early in a project means start over. Is the fuselage supposed to be tapered so that the sides have a slight curve to them?
The square has cm / mm on one side and inches on t'other - it's a full on woodworking tool so a little cumbersome for model use, but handy all the same. I do though want to get one or some of the 'engineering' squares as they are more suited to scale modelling needs.
As to the fuselage, it is tapered, but with an angled taper not curved.
MagosBiff90 wrote:A tough call to make but yeh I think that's for the best.... with all the will in the world a sectional layout for a long fuselage would always have a hind of "misalignment" I recon.... At least you noticed at this early stage!
Yep, got to be hyper critical in the early stages otherwise the end result will suck
Dr H wrote:It's best to catch these things early and fix them, rather than get it nearly done and find the last thing to add doesn't fit... I'm sure we've all been there.
We have, but still make the mistakes, you'd think we would have learnt by now...
Soooo.... Update time ? Yeah, go on then.
First up, let's admit that I made another mistake Must remember my dad's advice, 'measure twice, cut once'... Damn it.... Still, it's fixable in the long run,not something that will impede progress...
Starting to come together
v2 is looking much, much better - it's all aligning as it should now.
Did some work on the basic structures for the fore and aft gun positions. The rear gunner has two sets of triple linked bolt guns (these are spares from the Stormraven I converted earlier in the blog), whilst the front gunner is likely to have two Autocannons as I'm not keen on the Lascannons that are on the FW model. The Autocannons will be scratchbuilt (these two in the photo are from my converted Stormraven so won't be used on the Marauder)
Looking really great, IMHO the gun units front and back need to be kept quite short... so they don't look like 2 whiskers that the FW model has! Bolters would be good.. or even the autocanons you mentioned but keeping them slightly shorter than usual would be a better aesthetic.... I think..
I'll come back to the Marauder shortly, but was cleaning up my hobby corner and found so many incomplete projects and decided the only sensible course of action was to...
start another one...
Not much to say, be interesting if anyone can guess where this one is heading...
OOoooo interesting...... for some strange reason my mind instantly jumped to a "40K Poseidon Adventure"! haha.... I think it must be the hull shaped forms you have there...
Hunh? Not a Swift Boat? Much sadness. You could have done a swift boat and found a mini that looks just like John Kerry ( current Sec of State here in USA) to be its cap'n. Google will explain.
A nice change of pace. I like the idea. Looks like a pretty good start too.
In trying to smooth the hull I made a mess... covered the hull with P38 (car bodyfiller) then rubbed down to get it nice and smooth - only problem was that I managed to go through the plastic on the edges !
haha... definitely one of those slight errors that actually turns out to add a lot more character to the model.. even at this early stage! IMHO the rivet panels look great! More please!
lone dirty dog wrote:Damn shame I feel your pain, however the riveted plates are more in keeping with 40k plus adds to the battle damage look
Or you could just give it to me for my Orks
Hey did you just estimate the scaling or did you use reference material ?
Scale was decided by referring to some basic plans I found and then measuring it out with a plastic Catachan as a base reference
MagosBiff90 wrote:haha... definitely one of those slight errors that actually turns out to add a lot more character to the model.. even at this early stage! IMHO the rivet panels look great! More please!
Cheers mate
Dr H wrote:Good work on the shaping.
D'Oh! on sanding too far. Easily done. Great recovery though. That's the way to go with the flow.
It was planned, honest
So... some progress finally this weekend - I think the pictures tell the story...
lone dirty dog wrote:Just gets better the gun port is great from the twin stubbers to the seat, did you cut and shape the seat back or use a false nail
Thanks LDD.
False nail, why didn't I think of that - I ripped my own nail off for this, damn it hurt Seriously though, just a piece of 0.75mm plasticard cut and bent to shape
Warboss_Waaazag wrote:Nice progress on the attack boat. Stubbers look pretty cool and I like that the turret actually swivels.
Cheers Waaazag, a bit of movement on the model is always good I was going to have the stubbers moving but have run out of real earth magnets, so they are glued in place
Update - framework for the cabin awning - made out of 1.5mm wire bent to shape (which was a bugger to do..)
Thanks Klaus, your work has inspired me many times...
Thanks LDD, yeah it was to get that frame to the okayish form you see. It's by no means perfect, but given the patched nature of the hull I think it will actually fit the aesthetics of the boat... at the moment it's just glued, but I did consider soldering and may still need to go that route as I'm not yet convinced it will say stuck...
Plans, are really just to see if I can build this boat. It will end up themed for a Catachan patrol and be heavy on the Dakka...
Red Harvest wrote:1.4 mm wire is much easier to work with. Joking aside that is excellent work with the wire. The boat looks really good.
Now the question is: what sorts of tools did you use to form the wire?
Well... actually... I checked and it's closer to 2.0mm I'll have to get a picture, but basically I cut the wire into 16cm lengths then got a piece of MDF and cut out some forming guides. Using the guide (which are just grooves cut into the MDF) I then gradually bent the wire into shape using a ball peen hammer to help... All very time consuming and really not entirely satisfied with the outcome If I'm brutally honest (see below)
MagosBiff90 wrote:Very VERY cool! The stubbers look cool & I cant wait to see how you add the canvas roof over the wire!
Thanks - the canvas - I have a plan for that (but see below...)
Stormwall wrote:I feel your pain Rug, I've been using paperclip wire to make frames, guardrails and trophy/jerry can holders lately.
It is awful.
Yarp... painful and awful are the buzz words today...
shasolenzabi wrote:Someone methinks has been watching a certain Martin Sheen film
Haha - you know what... I've never seen it But, it's certainly inspired by some of the 'stills' I've seen online...
Dr H wrote:Good looking boat. Nice work on the turret thing. I too like the seat.
Good job on the frame and console too.
Cheers Dr. Not such a good job on the frame though because... (see below)
I looked it all over and in true Ruglud fashion, I ripped the wireframe off and dumped in the bottom of my bitz box. I'm going to experiment with different wire size; plastic rod; brass tube and dry spaghetti (last one is not true)...
lone dirty dog wrote: WTF you ripped of the wire frame but it looked so cool well hands down to you for being a perfectionist but I honestly thought it was looking spot on.
Well looking forward to the new and improved version and good luck mate
Yep... when it's wrong, it's wrong... Wire was too thick and it was aligned badly. v2 now in progress with thinner copper wire from some 3-core mains wire...
Forming the copper wire... Aligning the frame to solder... Soldered... damn fiddly... Frame in place... bit of cleaning up to do, but MUCH happier with this now
I see your point if you ain't feeling it it ain't going to work, I have to say the jig is a clever self built aid very clever plus means all your angles match up and easier to shape the wire.
This is a really cool build I just wish I could pull this off as every time I look at my Tamiya Pibber boat I wish it was in 32mm scale
Anyway great stuff can't wait for the next update, mind you I am amazed your allowed to solder in the front room
Yah, new frame is an improvement indeed. A jig always helps for that sort of thing. The wire is much better for the scale of the boat. For the joints, did you file concavities into one side of the pieces to make things fit tighter? I ask because I see potential for many things in what you have there.
Do you have any of those pliers without teeth/serrations, the ones jewelers et al use? Ah, they are called round nose pliers? Also flat nose pliers? I have some ( they were part of a 20 piece set I got as a gift some years ago) Very useful for bending things.
Oh, the trick to straightening wires? Roll it between 2 blocks of wood, mangle press style. Works for finish nails too. If you did not know already.
monkeytroll wrote:Damn...not popped in for a while, completely missed this.
That is a slick looking attack boat you have coming together there, fantastic work.
Old frame was good...new frame is better
Cheers MT
Camkierhi wrote:Brilliant bud, love the wire work, will you go for a canvas?
There will be a 'canvas' top on the frame, still toying with a couple of ideas / materials for doing that...
lone dirty dog wrote:I see your point if you ain't feeling it it ain't going to work, I have to say the jig is a clever self built aid very clever plus means all your angles match up and easier to shape the wire.
This is a really cool build I just wish I could pull this off as every time I look at my Tamiya Pibber boat I wish it was in 32mm scale
Anyway great stuff can't wait for the next update, mind you I am amazed your allowed to solder in the front room
Yeah, the jig was the only way to go...
Ooh, you have the Tamiya model - nice... How long and wide is the hull. I did think about using that model rather than scratchbuild it but was cost prohibitive I thought...
As to soldering, the wife was out for the night so I went ahead... Just had to be careful and make sure the dining table was well protected
Red Harvest wrote:Yah, new frame is an improvement indeed. A jig always helps for that sort of thing. The wire is much better for the scale of the boat. For the joints, did you file concavities into one side of the pieces to make things fit tighter? I ask because I see potential for many things in what you have there.
Do you have any of those pliers without teeth/serrations, the ones jewelers et al use? Ah, they are called round nose pliers? Also flat nose pliers? I have some ( they were part of a 20 piece set I got as a gift some years ago) Very useful for bending things.
Oh, the trick to straightening wires? Roll it between 2 blocks of wood, mangle press style. Works for finish nails too. If you did not know already.
The boat is looking sweet.
Thanks Red, not, the joints are just straight soldered with superglue over the top for added strength - no filing down on the copper, although is a good idea...
I'm just using standard DIY tools, nothing fancy but do plan on buying some so will look into jewellers tools I think, thanks for the tip.
Couple of techniques to straighten. Started with hammering , moved on to making a jig (long straight groove) and using pliers, ended up with using a drill and holding the other end with pliers then gently spinning the wire on a low torque setting - I reckon this last option is by far the best way - and quickest...
So on to the rear railing... Not soldered (as the wife was around) but stuck with superglue using yet another jig... Note;this wire was straightened using the drill method...
The Pibber is unbuilt but I would say it is way to big to have been use for you, there was a 1:48 scale version I believe in a Rambo box set but can't find it for love nor money
Anyway this is much cooler and the finished build will be amazing, now if you can cast and sell it that would be awesome
Stern wiring looks good for the railing. Oh, great villain name. Mr. Stern Wiring, sower of confusion and wreaker of general havoc. Not that General Havoc likes being wreaked, except by maybe Mrs. Havoc.
I can't believe you actually soldered that railing. It looks absolutely great. I also like the template you've made for measuring your railing size. May have to borrow that idea.
Thanks guys. I need to get some more supplies before I can continue, hopefully in the next week or so...
Well, I think it's high time to admit that I have a problem, although it's likely very obvious by looking at my WIPs compared to finished models...
I've now caught a maritime modelling addiction it seems and started to plan out the next scratch build... This is going to become a 1:56ish (or 28mm scale) WW2 German S-boat. In particular, it's the late war s-100 variant. From bow to stern it's going to be 26" or 66cm...
I flipping love these things...... there was a brilliant old issue of "Commando" comic / magazine.... that followed one of these boats... the art work was glorious and the look style of the boat is REALLY cool!
The last little art piece there looks awesome! Really love the look and style of the "bridge" ... almost resembles a little bunker...
Lol. But it is the Cinco de Mayo that matters around here. An excuse to drink Corona beer, or even better, Margueritas.
I agree with LDD. Finish the Pibber. At this rate of new starts, you're going to end up with a fully covered Table of Shame in no time. And those things taunt you mercilessly. Fair warning.
I agree with LDD. Finish the Pibber. At this rate of new starts, you're going to end up with a fully covered Table of Shame in no time. And those things taunt you mercilessly. Fair warning.
HAHAHA.... taunted by the table of shame! I do like that!
Seriously though Ruglud..... that storm trooper is looking cool! Cant really zoom in as I am on my phone..... but the re-breather & head look spot on!
Never fear, the Table of Shame was already shameful before - and continuously taunts me... I do though have a few more bits now so the Pibber can be continued, plus I have the cables I needed to continue the Thunderbolt
Got hold of a cheap Taurox kit at Salute this year (£20) and complemented that purchase with several sets of Zinge 27mm (wide) military wheels and so a new conversion begins...
Obviously, very early stage and was distracted by the football so got very little done - really only got to looking at the suspension and whether it would be suitable to mount the wheels, am undecided at the moment...
As an idea though of where this build is heading (asides from the 'table of shame', I'll be extending the chassis at the rear to accommodate 2 wheels and create a 6x6 MRAP type vehicle.
That stunning work on the thunderbolt, do love zinge stuff, makes little details really easy. Had similar idea along the lines of your new project so will be watching how the wheels turn out. With 4 track vehicles on the go, I need a change
Alaricuk wrote:That stunning work on the thunderbolt, do love zinge stuff, makes little details really easy. Had similar idea along the lines of your new project so will be watching how the wheels turn out. With 4 track vehicles on the go, I need a change
Cheers - hopefully the long weekend and rubbish weather forecast for the South East will mean progress...
lone dirty dog wrote:Firstly finish the bloody Pinner boat been waiting for ages to see that complete
Now to the new project what are you doing to the wheels ? I can't figure out for the life of me what you are doing to them ?
Ahh, the Pibber... Need to get my maritime hat back on for that one...
As to the wheels on the Taurox - I'm not sure either, was trying to work out a way of fixing them to the existing axles, but I'm not satisfied with how they'd look, so likely to scrap and make something from scratch (maybe I should have bought the full Zinge conversion kit...)
Theophony wrote:Nice rims , will it be a daulie n back ( stacked tires, so 4 on the rear axel per side, or just two tires on each side in the back.
Nope, not stacked... Going for a 6x6 MRAP, and will need to extend the existing chassis to accommodate the extra set off wheels
Littletower wrote:Zinge bits look great, I like the 6-wheeler idea.
Neat adecuation job on the rims so far.
I have no idea what 'adecuation' means but thanks (I think)
inmygravenimage wrote:Ah, builder ADHD - we love it! Looks cool as.
Yep I think ADHD applies to many scratch and kit builders...
There will be a lot of extra plastic but it's slooooooow going at the moment - I'm certainly no Klaus, not Santa or Camkierhi when it comes to speed building...
So here's the miniscule amount of progress - have basically lengthened the chassis to cater for the extra set of rear wheels.. (Note: the sides, cab front and rear are not glued on yet)
I've also, since taking these pics, chopped the doors off as they don't fit the aesthetic that I'm going for here and started to build out the extended sides of the rear bodywork - more pics and progress to come...
Well it is a great start. Lengthening the Taurox seems the way to go. Considering the bad press the kit gets, a lot of people have bought it to convert, and most come out pretty great. This is no exception, I think you are on to a winner bud, watching eagerly.
PS. made my day being mentioned in YOUR blog in the same sentence as Klaus. I know it is just my speed your talking about, but still made my day. Been having a rough time lately, bit too tired, and a bit too critical of my own work. Really gave me a boost, thanks.
Thanks chaps... some more slow progress this evening...
Cut the bulging doors of and will replace with ones that flow with the bodywork of the cab. Built up the rear extended body work, as well as started constructing of the rear entrance - the original round hatch on the rear is just way, way too small - will instead have a much more realistic and hopefully working hinged door on the this...
Excellent work, as said great improvement already. Looking quite tall, interested to see how you do the flow from cab roof to rear. As I said though it looks much better.
Cheers guys - as to the height, yes it is pretty tall at the moment and I may well cut that down - to give you an idea of where this Taurox will end up, some of the build inspiration is from a Russian Typhoon-U...
Work on the rear continues, I've reduced the height by around 10mm or so and it's looking far less blocky now I reckon...
Automatically Appended Next Post: And some more pics from tonight's progress... Cut some doors out that will need detailing, then decided to do a mock up with the wheels...
I'm seeing more of a deuce and a half than a MRAP, at least for the moment. Ah, the bottom of the vehicle needs to be 'V' shaped if it is to be a MRAP.
The good news is that it looks nothing like a taurox. Good progress though.
Perfectly balanced. Looks stunning. Always amazes me how good this kit looks once a decent modeler gets hold of it. Makes you wonder just how sick the guy who originally designed it must feel. "I designed the ugliest kit GW ever made, and everyone else can make my design brilliant." Kinda your silk purse from a pigs ear.
Red Harvest wrote:I'm seeing more of a deuce and a half than a MRAP, at least for the moment. Ah, the bottom of the vehicle needs to be 'V' shaped if it is to be a MRAP.
The good news is that it looks nothing like a taurox. Good progress though.
Let's go with 'loosely based on an MRAP then We have a hybrid here...
Littletower wrote:Liking it more with the reduced height once the wheels are on, might have been too tall otherwise.
Door are coming along nicely too, good job there so far.
Cheers LT, I made the classic mistake of measure once, cut twice - luckily being too tall meant I have room to rectify the mistake...
Brother Payne wrote:Love this idea. The modded Taurox looks good!
Cheers Bro, this kit was always calling out for a bit of TLC - there are some great versions out there, hopefully mine will be as good
Camkierhi wrote:Perfectly balanced. Looks stunning. Always amazes me how good this kit looks once a decent modeler gets hold of it. Makes you wonder just how sick the guy who originally designed it must feel. "I designed the ugliest kit GW ever made, and everyone else can make my design brilliant." Kinda your silk purse from a pigs ear.
Brilliant bud.
LOL, right - pig ugly was an oft used term when it was first showcased - the ultimate sin in my books where the tracks. What was the design team on when they came up with those...
angelofvengeance wrote:Looks awesome Ruglud! Can't wait to see it with some IoM bling on
Thanks AoV... It might not be too binged given the ultimate end use for the vehicle, which is yet to be revealed ...
hk1x1 wrote:I love seeing Taurox conversions, and this is a vast improvement on the original.
By the way, you may not be the fastest scratchbuilder out there, but I guarantee your not as slow as I am
Tortoise vs tortoise
Dr H wrote:Good job, Rug'. Works well.
Cheers Dr H
Quick update with blurry pics (sorry)...
Did some work this evening on the housing for the axle / driveshaft thingy (engineering terminology escapes me at the moment). All the intricate workings are safely boxed in to be mine proof, will progress on this with some suitably heavy duty suspension, but need to work out how to do that (it won't be working suspension...)
And with the wheels in place...
Have decided though, the wheels are too wide !! I bought the 27x15mm military wheels from Zinge, but should have got the thinner versions - 27x10mm - so new order will be happening soon
Just blitzd this blog, blown away buy the detail of your scratch builds, particularly the thunderhawk! I've a lot to learn from you, allready picked a few ideas up. Nice job on making the turox not atrocious. subbed!
Struggling to get the creative juices flowing at the moment (and it has nothing to do with a recent vote...), so have decided to check out my pile of plastic and see if I can find something to inspire me back into action...
Hmm... not sure Nothing's piquing my interest... Maybe I should open this for a public vote - any suggestions?
I'd say whatever you are the closest to finishing. Seems like you've got to many irons in the fire and you don't feel like you are accomplishing any progress. Finish something off, that should help.
whalemusic360 wrote:I'd say whatever you are the closest to finishing. Seems like you've got to many irons in the fire and you don't feel like you are accomplishing any progress. Finish something off, that should help.
I'd agree with you summary, but I just can't hep myself from starting new projects... I think I have an aversion to completed models
Theophony wrote:Well Blackadder is almost done with his thunderhawk...... You could catch up
1 vote for the T-Hawk
evildrcheese wrote:I like the aircraft above the boat.
I also like the boat.
EDC
1 vote for the T-Bolt
(0.5 for the Pibber )
Dr H wrote:Yeah, I'm with WM. Ticking something off can be good motivation.
If only I could... That's the intent though, to NOT start a new model, but finish some existing ones... Let's see if I can manage it
You call that a box o' shame? Ha! Now, I had a box o' shame once, full of incomplete vehicles. Then I transferred the contents to a sterilite container. No more box o' shame. Problem solved. Temporarily anyways....
Pick one project, the one closest to completion. Work steadily on that. The taurox conversion looks fairly close to done.
Red Harvest wrote: You call that a box o' shame? Ha! Now, I had a box o' shame once, full of incomplete vehicles. Then I transferred the contents to a sterilite container. No more box o' shame. Problem solved. Temporarily anyways....
Pick one project, the one closest to completion. Work steadily on that. The taurox conversion looks fairly close to done.
I'll take your sterilize container and raise you a basement and a garage
I's either say a new, quick project just to restart the engines (maybe a base for one of those, a plank pier for the boat, maybe?), or, failing that and seconding whalemusic, the closest to being done, just to get that finishing feeling!
Ruglud wrote: There will be a lot of extra plastic but it's slooooooow going at the moment - I'm certainly no Klaus, not Santa or Camkierhi when it comes to speed building...
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Therefore my "pile of shame" is a lot larger I had to give several unfinished models away to make room.
Well, I'd join the choir and say:
Finish the Boat!
Cheers for the comments folks, looks like the Pibber wins the referendum... (note: results of public referendums are not legally binding...)
Seriously though, when I get back in the groove, I shall attempt to resurrect the pibber build... have some ideas for it, may also order some bitz to complement the model and give the desired 40k Catachan feel...
Warning though, I'm away on business for the next week and a bit, so won't get a chance to do anything, then I'm away again for much of August so planning to do something in between trips... watch this space...
So........ tl/dr; got the urge to get back to some plastic crack after the annual pilgrimage to Salute. Purchased some stuff from Zinge Industries, including the road wheels I need for the Tauros 6x6 and had a test fit...
Next will be to work on the axles so that they don't resemble a plastic rod !
Amazing how easy it is to improve the look of the Taurox... The base model does very little for me, but there's a million things you can do with it. Nice work!
Cheers chaps - yep, the base model is a real fugly piece, but it's absolutely calling out for conversions (or looting if you're an Ork) - like most 40k kits really. Think i mentioned this,but mine will eventually be teamed up with a group of the Anvil Afterlife Unity marines as an Arbite / Police type of squad
Really does look the business now. Slight hint of the old duce and a half, US trucks, and hints of that South African monster thingy APC. Really nice work on it so far.
@Red - I think i need to take a leaf out of the sewing community and use a metal thimble !! Grannies know best...
My only issue so far is the spacing between the rear wheels - maybe they should be closer - or I could even squeeze another set of tyres in? Would need to extend the rear by a further 15mm though. Hmmmmm.
Had to pop out today for supplies - had run out of poly cement... Was shocked by how small the modelling section was in the local Hobbycraft - was shocked to see they had sublet half of the upper mezzanine to a clothes retailer - crazy times. Although I guess that could be the effects of e-tailers now? I need to find another bricks and mortar supplier for these kind of instant need purchases I think..
(Disclaimer - i'm sure it's not only Grannies who sew - i'm just guilty of stereotyping...)
Automatically Appended Next Post: And an update...
Cut off the front mudguards / fenders to raise them and allow the font wheels a similar gap to the rear (this is how I injured m finger last night !)
Additional "looks great so far" comment. I feel like the front axle needs a little more detail, though. And I recognize that this model is still very much work in progress.
Warboss_Waaazag wrote: Additional "looks great so far" comment. I feel like the front axle needs a little more detail, though. And I recognize that this model is still very much work in progress.
Agreed - I'm planning some form of suspension ine each of the axles to give it a more 'sturdy' look - something like this;
Much better! If I ever did one, I'd consider removing them altogether and making proper wheel-wells out of plasticard. Distacne between the wheels on the back looks Ok to me.
If you can find Arakasi's old thread on da dark angelz: he did a brilliant supsension for his ork trukks, that might serve as inspiration?
Some beautiful work here. I came across your thread sitting in an airport in Canada a few days back waiting for a connecting flight(Which ran three and a half hours later than scheduled!), so i managed to work my way through it all while i was waiting. Amazing stuff. Very impressive. I don't collect or build any Warhammer stuff(And only have one thread on the forum here myself), but i appreciate the work that has gone into your builds here. I'll be watching for more with great interest.
Ruglud wrote: Thanks Bar, glad you enjoyed the various projects in these pages, some are a little dusty now, but one day they will reach the end state (promise...)
I have many such projects in that same state. In many ways, it doesn't matter if you do get them done, as each build gives you insight into better techniques for the future. So they served their purpose in that respect.
Never thought I'd say this, but that Taurox is beautiful. Your changes have really made it look like a real riot vehicle - loads of realism. Great work!
, or you'll be typing those review with your toes 
, they look very neat, well done.
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I feel your pain, however the riveted plates are more in keeping with 
love the fact you have still got the drop in gunner port at the front 
what are your plans for this by the way ?
You could catch up 
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