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Post by: Dr H
Looking good all together. I see what you've done to the gun barrels, that works. Good job.
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Fantastic! The guns are amazing with all that detail and Orky color!
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Dude you build some impressive stuff. Those guns are a perfect touch.
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Ok pic dump, and a question that really needs an answer soonish.
Question: Jet flames. I want to make it look like the afterburners are on, that little blue lick of flame. Had an idea. its the first picture up. Please let me know what you think, I am unsure and will drop the idea for the competition.
The rest are pics of area you will have difficulty seeing once it's glued together. Tail section complete-ish, cabin section complete-ish.
As per usual I would very much appreciate feedback on this at this stage, any ideas and thoughts are greatly received, including criticism.
Thank you.
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Post by: Dr H
I quite like the flame effect. Looks good in the picture anyway, I suspect it looks different in real life as things like that tend to. I can't think of any ways to improve it, so works well.
Ooo, maybe I can. How about a smaller version of those flame things, half the length, 1/3rd the diameter placed in the middle of the larger ones and painted (I assume you painted it) a lighter blue colour (sky blue, almost white?). It'll look like the hotter heart of the flame... maybe?
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
assuming it looks as the doc thinks it looks...that would be the way to improve the flame idea...
assuming... because... i cant really tell...we need other angled shots of that part...then we can fully speak our minds... but...i like that idea!... i am thinking airwolf instantly!!!
speaking of... what i want to add here is only one thing... apart from the middle section...(the big red part) there you should add some of your detail loving work!!! that is the only part that still looks a litle bland... but only from above as the underside again thanks to hazard stripes looks awesome...and maybe you could add a little something to the skids... what...i duno...
also... those barrels look awesome... your started yellow and i was a bit hesitant if one could pull it off convincingly with that starting point... bu you sir proved my heretic thoughts wrong! my hats off to you!
oh...and i have to ask... that main propeller... is that scratchbuuilt? or clever converted? marvelous by the way!!!
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@Dr H. Thank you. I will take some more pics in a bit. I thought about the inner, I have now done it and not sure still, it's there and looks ok, but I think I need to work on it. Its a distraction at the moment.
@ Vik Ref. Flames see above. Thank you. Yes barrels I am happy with. I agree about the top red, got to come up with something. As to the skids, just you wait, if I pull it off.....
The main propeller was the one from the 1:48 Cobra. Mildly converted. 
Off back to it, get some pics of progress in a bit. Thank you guys.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
As to the skids, just you wait, if I pull it off.....
sounds there is some secret cunning plan you have wrapped already for good 
Mildly converted.
hurhurhur... yeah right... mildly^^... did you use the really thin plastccard for the added teef and armorplating there?
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You are correct Vik. And here is the pics, as "Uwee" sits at this moment. Sorry for quality of pics.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
maybe you could make the flame look a bit more raggedy than even now? and get more of that blue foil inside that hole?
also... i see many armor plates that could use a lil drybrush of metal...specially on the rivets?
but it looks amazing... the smoke ...correction the burning oily smoke looks specially brilliant...
ad... i just realized those big cleavers on the skids... awesome... for that extra killy bit you never know might come in handy
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Filled the Red at the top in a bit. What do you think?
Also you are right I need to go over the whole thing and patch up the paintwork. Some dry brushing and a bit of washing to be done yet. Then got to add a few more details.
And since I am a proud League member I may add a few more rivets yet also.
Got to work on the base soon too. 9 days left to finish this up. Could be close.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
ah... i see now... needed pointing out as this now looks like it was meant to be from the beginning!... the arrows and bolts look very fitting!
9 days? and i already wasted a weekend... damn...high time tomorrow to get the crew and the base done.... 
thanks for the reminder
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Post by: Camkierhi
 Sorry for lack of updates, not been able to do much last couple days. Now trying desperately to finish up, and not really thinking about pictures. Besides want to give you the big reveal. Not really going to be that big a reveal as you all have seen it, but you know what I mean.
Thank you for all your support, Hopefully pictures tomorrow night.
Cheers
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Update: Weathering, washes and drybrushing:
Ok here's a bunch of pics stage one of many of the weathering I am putting on this. Please point out any glaringly obvious silly mistakes. This is a wash of Skaven Brown all over after a drybrush of chainmail to highlight rivets and edges. I am no expert in any of this so please make suggestions, I am off to put a reddish wash on the whole thing.
I know it's not all there BTW. at this moment the guns etc come off, as does the whole tail, and the rotor blades. Probably leave it in bits for transportation.
And next is a vote, who do you want dying on the base ....
1 SM
2 IG
3 Tau
4 CSM
5 Eldar
If I get no votes I will probably go SM, my traditional victim.
Heres some pics......
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Post by: Dr H
This is for the speed competition isn't it? So I would go for something that is also fast on the base, to show that your chopper is so fast it can catch and kill fast enemies.
Assuming it's a choice of troop units for the base, I say Eldar for that reason.
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OOOOO thank you, There is an idea, mmmmm. Got and a SM bike or 2 kicking about. MMMM cogs are whiring....
I think my daughter will kill me if I chop up a swooping hawk.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
looks brilliant... i love all those streaks and scrapes!
and as for the base... i would do a tau... as this could give you the oportunity to try a new scheme... something that doesn´t look orky at all...
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Update: More pics.
Thank you guys, not started base yet so time to have your say, like the Tau idea, and the Drs idea of something fast being caught.
As to progress.
Shot 1 is to show the red wash effect on the metal work, it's coming out ok, but your thoughts please.
The rest are definite spoilers as to the skids idea I have, just tak in place at mo, also kinda showing speed with the ropes trailing away....
As always your input is important to me, so please comment.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
Now that is cool looking! The roping orks is a clever idea, and the poses work very well. Due to mobile surfing I can't say something about the red wash tho...
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The rusty effect is working for me. 
Dangling Orks are cool. Good job on the poses.
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Pictures...Getting close. Your thoughts please..... (I know they are not brilliant, its dark here)
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
hmmmmm! lovley! how did you do those gunblasts? are these made from toothpics and sand? looks very good! totally convincing! you could have even added at the very tip the bullet! but as now it looks nevertheless perfect! this is a true ork vehicle! it has everything you could possibly ask and hope for... the orky glyphs on the big guns are from the WHFB orcs and goblins shield icons? good idea! I have these too... very useful...
the rope crew is super cool... the poses look so dynamic and I bet that wee poor fishface has already crappit it´s pants
the only thing ´see is that everything is rather glossy... bet its from the sealing?
(and mind you... I think that built looks way better than mine...)
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Post by: Camkierhi
Quick question...Where do people buy the chequer plate styrene sheet material from? Online preferred.
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Post by: Theophony
Sorry cam I get all mine local. I'm sure you could get it from micro-mark.com, but there's probably others closer to you.
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Warkopta Uwee update:
Thanks Theo.
@ Vik, Pics were with flash, but it is still a bit glossy. My entry pics will be with better lighting I hope.
Ok here are some pics of the base. Thoughts please.
Also decided to magnetise the guns. They can be easily removed and swivelled around this way.
Today is probably my last chance for this competition so expect lots of pics. Along with final entry by the end of today. I know I wont get another opportunity for daylight photos after today.
So here's some pics.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
good idea with the magnetizing of those guns... makes playing more fun^^
as for the base... I just had a good look... is that expanding foam? the heli just had a big bomb/rocket to explode and wipe out a small squad of tau firewarriors with their drones? wicked!!! the action shot is really cool!...
and... you wanted to explain the gunshots
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Thank you Vik. Yes it is expanding foam. I had a can with a bit left and made a bunch of blobs. for modelling use.
That's what I used for my exhaust, the explosion and the gunshot.
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Post by: Dr H
Ooooooh, good idea for the base. 
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love all the custom models and extra dakka great job love seeing custom models and these are all great
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thanks Dr.
Ok just posted my entry to the comp.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/240/541865.page
Cross fingers, it's a tough contest.
Here are my pics along with some extra ones .....
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Post by: cormadepanda
Simply awesome. Has a real sense of motion and movement. It looks and feels great
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
well you say tough competition... but seeing these orks in motion... I think they brawl themselves straight to the win...!
and thanks for the close up of the blast effect...
if I was a better painter I would try this as well for a future project...
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Post by: Arakasi
While I would have approached some of the details differently (and would still be working on it in 2015 ), I think the overall effect is spot on and I would be proud to own such an Orky piece. Your work just keeps getting better! A worthy addition to your collection and good luck in the competition!
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Thank you so much for the positive responses, it really boosts me.
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Ok next back to an old project.....The Arz-Arz Unz.
These guys are a purely modelling exercise. I am sure they would not be game legal. Orks with sniper rifles is not allowed. But I say why not. They will not be any good with them, but they mimic a lot and my lads are no exception. These guys are loosely based on the brotherhood pictures from assassins creed, You now the white hoodies and cloaks.
So here is the first lad. Your thoughts are needed. What do you think.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
uff.... that cleaver looks notchy^^
the barrel and the scope are completly scratchbuilt, right?... good job!
the sculpting of the cloak looks very good.... where i am not sure is ....is the head section done yet or what? looks weird as if the head is hanging loose?
oh...and i see the stock is a carved one... sprue?
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Post by: Arakasi
I think you might need a grot to hold up/steady the end of the barrel! Might make a good Loota...
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New project.
@ Vik Thanks. Yes usual scratch building for me. Not sure its long enough!!? And yes the head is not fixed, just stuck him together with tac to see how he looks, and get some thoughts.
@ Arakasi. Thank you. I kinda like the idea of a grot actually. Got to think about the length of the barrel. Will see what it looks like when an ork is holding the gun to shoot.
Also today ork trukk kit arrived, so I can start on a conversion I have promised Eternalhero1983, for his army. I asked if I could donate to the cause and he has requested a Grot monster trukk. I will not be painting it. Here's his blog if your interested.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/537679.page;jsessionid=3FC9C071899DB181C67E03EC345B8FC2
Ok been working on monster trukk.
Cut chassis.
Think I will extend the height, so cut the axles. ( original for comparison).
Pinned a length of sprue in. I opted for 10mm extension.
Put a sleeve over for looks and strength.
Roughly placed in position.
Your thoughts please, and also should I go with the engine at the front or rear? I am thinking the over look will be similar to traditional monster truck's, i.e. pick-up ish.
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Post by: Dr H
Oh, I appear to have failed to comment after looking earlier.
I like the rifle, good job.
Monster truck is cool. I was thinking the other day that I hadn't seen any in 40k (in fact I'm going to add that to my list).
Good work on the chassis.
As for the engine, my first thought was front engined. But aren't real ones mid-engined, I'm not sure?
Mid-e' would be tricky to make look good though, so I would still go front engined.
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Post by: Wellpaintedstudios
Looking awesome Cam
I really do thank you again for the contribution to my project 
I would have to say for the engine, being Orky/ Grot made, it to be some ridiculous rear of the truck. All monster trucks, in the American muscle style, the engine would be in the front of the vehicle. I see that since the Truck is Orkz and Grot made, they do not care much about safety, the rare engine would be an interesting twist. I can see an engine monstrosity with weird exhaust pipes protruding from the sides on the rear of the truck bellowing smoke with a horde of grots on the front holding on for dear life.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
I too think the engine should be in front of the trukk...
the current main problem I see with this build tho is that the kits own wheels will prove to be too small... for a true monster trukk you will want to get yourself bigger wheels...where... I have no clue... maybe slaughter a toy?
but I am eager to see where this is heading...
I have a template paper-version of a hummer truck if you want a different looking chassis...
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Post by: KingCracker
Man that chopper looks incredible. So much going on and it doesn't look busy either. Very nice work.
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Post by: Theophony
I think pop the engine next to the driver if possible. That way he can argue with it, or talk nice to it to try and go fasta. My son will love the looks either way as its a monster truck.
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Post by: bigfish
That kopter was Brillient, very dynamic. Almost looked like a diorama in its own right more then a single miniture. very cool
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Post by: dsteingass
Damn Cam! The double extra special touches on that Choppa really made it into a masterpiece! Very, very well done! This new 4-wheel drive Ork rig is gonna be equally amazing!
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Kopta came out very nice!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Update to Monster trukk, with pics.
@ Dr.H Thank you. The rifle will be added to. Still working on those guys, in-between. As to engine, I think I am going with front. See below.
@ Eternalhero1983. Thank you and you are welcome, I am honoured to help. As to the trukk, well see below, and let me know, it's never too late to alter anything, and indeed once it's in your hands you can remodel all you like, I am cool.
@ Vik. Thank you and you are correct as always , however, due to the nature of the competition Eternalhero1983 is entering this in, I am afraid I have to keep it as much GW as possible, especially as he may wish to alter it once he has his hands on it, and I want to leave him some flexability.
@ KingCracker. Thank you. I tried to make it look natural, if you know what I mean.
@ Theo. Love the idea and thinking of trying to incorporate this somehow. Thank you.
@ bigfish. Thank you. I like to make them look like there is some action going on, rather than static, lined up waiting. Really happy I am getting close.
@ Dave Thank you I am honoured. High praise from the master himself. 
Ok gosh thank you for all your thoughts, I am feeling really great now, thank you.
Update.
Well trial of engine placement. As I said above nothing is final, and all can have there say on anything I am doing here.
So first I need an engine. Now I thought about the engine from the trukk, and may yet use it, but no ork is going to let a grubby little grot have a nice motor like that so, how about the engine from a kan, with a bit of conversion....
So placing that on the running gear....
Then I decided to build up some of the front end. I will probably add some silly wheel arches later.
Going to leave it as at least two parts so it's easier to paint.
Please keep the comment coming, and your thoughts are greatly appreciated, good and bad. I am not sure if my bonnets too long.
I do have a question, what's the official line on material use for competition. Eternalhero1983 intends I hope to use this in his armies on parade contest, with the hope of making it to the demons. I do not want this contraption to let him down at all, so please does anyone know the % requirements? Have I blown it already? Automatically Appended Next Post: Sorry shas you ninja'd me.....thank you sir. ~8 )
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Buggy started, what to arm it with? Rokkit Launcha or Twin-linked Big Shootas?
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Post by: Theophony
Lovin the updated avatar nice work, just noticed it in another thread.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
that engine and gear setup looks weird to me... BUT... I have absolutely no grasp of anything engine like whatsoever... so you may absolutely take my views and just ignore them
and I see... of course regulations must be kept...!
BUT... it also shows... you need to make one of these afterwards for your own needs
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Update: pictures of a monster.......
I will leave these here in the hope that someone will say if I am doing ok?
(Oh and could someone tell me how to link these pics to gallery images? I can paste in the picture from the gallery but not link them?? Just me being a numpty.)
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Post by: shasolenzabi
I dub dat "Da Swamp-Busta!"
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
for linking the pics... you just take the first link in the gallery... named forums...
if you quote this you see what i did there
and i don´t get atm the front of the mostertrukk....what else will happen to the trukk?
also... a pic of the driver would be nice... would love to know how you did the sitting pose for him....!
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Small update kinda:
@ Shas thanks.
@ Vik, Here is the driver as requested.
I took a Gorka Morka ork driver, and chopped him up a bit.
Comparison with original model. You can see I chopped his legs off. and his head off and carved a stump for the head to attach to. The arms are original, and not glued on to aid painting. He is maybe a little big for a grot but the seating position is pretty good.
Heres a different shot of the front. Thinking of adding a big airscoop to the top of the engine, not sure I want to enclose the bonnet? Maybe have a grot hitting it with a hammer instead.
I am not sure what else at the mo.
Oh and look what I found my son playing with.........don't know how he got the image, probably off the web. Bit scary really.
And thank you Vik for that link answer. Hopefully worked above.
And finally...... I won the competition with "Uwee". I am sooooooo honoured and proud. There was some amazing work by everyone involved, can't believe I won.
So here is a linked pic of "Uwee" so you can have a nice close look and maybe make my year and vote.
Thank you for looking.
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Post by: Dr H
Good work on the driver.
The truck is looking good, but the front wheels are now looking like they're too far back. Although it may not look as bad (not that it actually looks bad, I'm just having an English fail) if there was something to fill the space below the front of the truck, like bodywork or even a grot hanging on... Only a suggestion.
Congratulations on the win.
Your pictures are working and I have voted on the Uwee.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
ah... so you cut up the legs and changed the head...that is something i must remember!
and congratz mister for winning the panda and ruglud competition!
well earned... very well earned!
the lego mini looks a bit like an alien... nice out of the (lego-) box thinking of your son, not scary... you should be proud... i really don´t like peeps that always play with bricks and the re built their guides only... that shows a lack of fantasy... imagination... now that is somthing that really stays with you and helps you in other circumstances later on!
and as for the trukk... yeah a grot hammering away at the engine... that will be the winning ticket!
by the way... again to the driver... what arms did you use?
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@ Vik The arms are the Gorka morka ones. They came with a steering device attached. And thank you. Congrats on getting 2nd with your amazing Grot Flyer.
@ Dr H. Thank you sir. I know what you mean about the front end.
I am not sure what to do. I was thinking of a couple wheel arches, and a ram/ dozer blade crossed my mind. Now thinking of having a grot hanging underneath tinkering with the engine, got to keep that baby running. Or maybe in a sling, acting like a front gunner, like in the WW2 bombers, but without the glass! Or do I just move the wheels forward a bit. Any thoughts on this are most welcome please.
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Post by: Wellpaintedstudios
Hey cam,
Sorry I was away all weekend here...
I love the built!
My answer for weapons is simple... Gunz guns guns
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
the idea to move the wheels a bit forward is for me the best... followed with anything that involves craziness...
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Post by: shasolenzabi
More to come out soon I am hoping yes??
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Post by: cormadepanda
The trukk is looking pretty sweet, but slightly long. Maybe a 3rd set of wheels?
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Small update for now.
Moved wheels, your thoughts are necessary.
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Post by: KingCracker
Looks much better IMO. PReviously, the wheels were way to close together. Also congrats on the big win man!
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Thank you KingCracker.
Another little bit. Airscoop on engine.
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Post by: KingCracker
Aww man you should put the air flappers in that! Itd be fairly simply and add tons of cool.
Something like this, though I think 2 would look just as cool. ITd be as easy as a paperclip
or so, and a couple circles glued to it. Hell, you could even just use thick paper or really
thin plasticard if you wanted.
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Maybe like this.......
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Post by: cormadepanda
awesome! really like that. New wheel placement 100% better
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Post by: Sageheart
That Helicopter is so cool!
The new wheels are much better on the current project as well.
Loving the stuff on this blog, I will keep checking it out.
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Post by: Dr H
Good work. Yeah, that's where the wheels need to be.
That air-scoop is awesome. Internets to KC for the suggestion.
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Indeed thank you KC for the idea, hope I got it right.
Thank you guys and welcome.
Well that's me for tonight, should get some serious work in on this tomorrow. Need to know what you think, should it be rokkitz, burna, or big shoota? Kinda like the thought of skorcha, but don't have a clue on rules here.
I leave you with a size comparison shot......
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Post by: Wellpaintedstudios
Cam looks great!
I am extremely impressed on the grot-rod
I like big shoota, grot with a BFG
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Post by: Arakasi
I'll add my to the new wheel locations - much better (though I was secretly hoping you had some other cool idea in your back pocket to deal with that issue). Could still use bigger wheels.... And congrats on the comp win - well deserved!
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Post by: Camkierhi
I toyed with a fifth wheel and a six wheel lay out, I also thought of a track on the front, but it's meant to be a monster truck-ish design! They all kinda look cool but not right. I would prefer to have larger wheels, but I don't know if GW do larger, and a non-GW wheel would probably push it for the competition rules, not sure. I think I will build another one afterwards, with out restraint, just to see how far I can go.
Still can't believe I won, the other entries where so great. I love the comps because they really have pushed me beyond what I thought I could do. And it's all your fault Arakasi, your DA orks inspired me so much, and started something. I have found with the comps though that because of time restraints, you limit the end result. I dropped several ideas on the Uwee because I did not have time.
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Post by: KingCracker
Maybe exactly like that yes very nice work
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Blooming auto-update....
Ok added gun! Your thoughts.
Thank you guys for your thoughts so far, really appreciate it.
Automatically Appended Next Post:
Just know this is going to auto update.
Ok just the front end left, not sure what to do yet. Check out these pics of how it stands. I know the pics will be out of order as this has probably auto-updated.
And comparison shots...
As always your input is valuable to me...so leave any c & c.
Thank you.
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Post by: Casey's Law
Churnin' out some really sweet stuff here mate! Keep it up!
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Post by: Theophony
looking great. The only thing you might add would be some spikes/blades underneath so they can slice up people they drive over.
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Post by: Galorn
It looks great... It just needs an Ork Stig to drive it... or possibly jeremy Orkson.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
 Galorn wrote:It looks great... It just needs an Ork Stig to drive it... or possibly jeremy Orkson.
I already got Jeremy Orkson for Top Geah!, my trakked buggy. Orky May on da rokkit launcha, and 'Ammond fixing a loose bolt
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
the moving of the front wheels was definitely the right decision!... and that flapper looks awesome... how did you do this?
and the gunner is at the right spot and looks totally cool...totally proves why you won the comp
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Post by: bigfish
Really cool build, im liking all of the little details like the rivits on the inside of the wheels and the hood scoop thing. very cool
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you for your replies....need your input.
Update, not had much time this week. But here is a trial on the front end. Built up the front wings, and thinking of adding this, but not sure, so I need your help here. It's a bit saggy because it's only blutaked on.
Thank you for looking.
As to your c& c thank you so much, I really appreciate them all. Please keep them coming.
Cheers
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
Hmmm a bit undecided about that claw...either too small or not enough of them.
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Post by: Dr H
I'm fine with the claw, but I'm not sure about the exhaust pipe thing in that position. May be better if it bent out and round the front of the truck's body?
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Update: different front end.
@ Vik, Yes I am not sure either about the front claw. Something not quite right.
@ DrH. I am not sure about the claw thingy, but as per your suggestion, I did some work on the exhaust.
I may try adding something to the claw, but for now here is an alternative front end, your thoughts please.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
I think the front end with the claw works better with the overall look you got with this beauty!
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Post by: Littletower
Really enjoying it so far, and waiting for more!
As for the front, I think I'd go with the second choice, maybe with added spikes or teeth jamming forward?
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
For me the fender works best... Tho I have to say, the additional gubbinz to the claw look very good. Definitely an improvement!
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So added a little something to the "Mawler" front end. ( looks more like a mouth than a claw to me now.)
Your thoughts?
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Hate to get run into by that, just the imagery of SPLAT! comes to mind!
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
I've difficulties imaging how this looks, a pic from above would be helpful...
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Post by: KingCracker
I think that looks pretty good like that personally.
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Post by: CommissarKhaine
Loving the use of the killa kan bits. Nice work!
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Post by: Casey's Law
Really nice work mate! Just make sure you make it all grubby when you paint it.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
Yes, these pics help. Now I am totally sold of that look. Looks really brutal, as it should!
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Post by: Dr H
Good work on the exhaust, that makes me happy.
The additional buzz-saws are a little excessive, but Orks are all about excessive...
Casey: With that many saws, the front should probably be dripping in blood...
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Thank you guys, nice to now I am on the right track, not sure how much more I will do to this.
@ Casey. Thank you. I will not be painting though, I am donating it to Eternalhero1983 for his Charity army. follow link below.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/537679.page
Here is an exploded view of the trukk. It comes to bits still so Eternal can paint it ok.
Your thoughts are always welcome.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
Lol...exploded trukk ...the second most common state of anything orky
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Post by: Casey's Law
That's really cool of you, I'll have to go check it out.
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Post by: Theophony
Still like the second front end more, but I'm more for ramming than for the quizinart approach.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
@Vik, Yep, Ramshackle rule this is likely to see trukks in pieces
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Post by: Camkierhi
WOOOOOOOT!!!
I made the front page of the gallery.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Congrats! I see the Kopta alongside Damo's Sak.
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Post by: Dr H
Congratz. Well deserved.
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Post by: Casey's Law
Congratulations dude! Awesome achievement!
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Post by: Ruglud
Just where you deserve to be Cam
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
long overdue...you ol´ winning machine
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Post by: KingCracker
Welcome to the club duder that always makes for an awesome day
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Post by: Camkierhi
So new project time.
Been on a bit of a low for a week or so. Now realised I have entered 3 comps that all end on 31st October. And as yet not started a single one.
So forget grand plans of any hat-trick, And go to what you know......
Three guesses as to what this will be.....
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
I'm a rocketmaaaaaan!
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Post by: KingCracker
Hmm....its fancy.....and has tubes.....Im going with a Sonic Toothbrush!
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Post by: Casey's Law
Take it easy mate and keep smiling. Looks like your working on a rocket forbthe gun emplacement competition, very nice!
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
It also could be using AA batteries and be humming in the dark... :p
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Post by: KingCracker
Vibrating alarm clock....yup thats what I was thinking too
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
Always useful in ...wait for it...tight corners ...
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Anuvva Grot-bomm!
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Post by: Camkierhi
You guys crack me up.
Yes after 23 years of marriage, I need all the help I can get.
So anyways started plating.......with rivets no less.....
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Good fastener strips! :Thumbsup:
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Post by: Dr H
Good work Cam. It's probably not close enough in design to be worth it, but as it's Orks and will therefore be red, maybe have a big number "3" on the side? Actually only really needs a few minor tweaks to get closer...
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Post by: KingCracker
Love it. From that little diddy right there, this rocket cant possibly finish poorly
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Post by: Camkierhi
LOL thanks guys.
Update, as she sits......
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
That looks neat! Very junkyard style! Automatically Appended Next Post: Also someone that uses cardboard for texture always a friend of mine
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Post by: Casey's Law
That's looking great, pal.
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Post by: dsteingass
Man Cam, that Trukk is badass, especially the turbo-charger scoop! Rocket is looking badass too!
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Post by: shasolenzabi
That is looking good! Can't wait to see it with grot pilot, and all painted up
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Post by: Sageheart
Yeah, Can't wait to see the pilot.
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you for the feed back. Update.
So spent this evening rummaging through bits boxes. Found these two guys, who I think would maybe look great, but I have a feeling it's against some law to chop up vintage models. I just can't bring my heart to cut them up....so the hunt continues. Last pic is rivet, heaven and hell. Taking forever but looks ok. Your thoughts?
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
Rivets look super good, but since you used super glue on plastic and cardboard, is there danger of them falling off??? And I think you aren't allowed to chop these models up for no possible reason whatsoever! I hope there is a law against this somewhere I would probably use a fighta bomma grot bit...or scratchbuild/kitbash one...
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thanks Vik.
There is no way I am cutting them up, will be kit bashing later.
As to the Glue..(This is for the general population, and not meant to teach anyone to suck eggs, especially people like Vik who are masters amongst men) I have had the odd rivet drop off in the past, but very few, and usually if I have tried sticking them on shiny card. I also very lightly dust the whole thing in Bi-Carbonate of Soda, which sets the super glue very quick and makes it more like a cement. This also has the side effect of the odd bit where it looks really corroded. I will also be coating the whole thing in PVA, at least one coat and this will further seal everything in place. So if after that it wants to drop off, it was never meant to be there in the first place. I used card for the texture, Should and could have used PC I suppose. But the aim is to get a rough surface. Not a shiny new feel.
Here endeth me spouting gak and trying to teach my betters to suck eggs.
Thank you for your time. Off to work now, can't wait to get home and get this puppy a pilot.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
The bi-carbonate of soda is it the same substance as is called baking powder? Brilliant and also unfortunately unknown before to me... So a big thank you for this cam... The coat of pva certainly works, tested and prooven long ago...
One other question tho...what's with that egg sucking??? Is that the recent bugs "bugging" your speach habbits?
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Post by: bigfish
That is a beautiful metal grot you got there, and that rokit is looking sweet as well
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Post by: KingCracker
I can 2nd the rivets on card stock. I've done it many times and works rather well. Not to mention if they fall off, it just looks more random anyways. Keep up the good work
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Post by: Dr H
Good riveting Cam.
Yeah, any rivets that fall off can always be stuck back on or drill a little hole where they were and it looks like they really broke off (something I did on my hut's roof).
Vik: Baking powder is a mixture of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda or sodium hydrogen carbonate, NaHCO3) and Cream of tartar.
"Sucking eggs" is just a turn of phrase. Means to teach people that already know better.
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you guys.
And thanks DrH perfect.
The saying goes "Don't try and teach Granny to suck eggs." Another words I was saying I do not wish to be giving any offence, if you already know these things.
As to the Bicarbonate of Soda...It is a brilliant trick, It nearly instantly sets superglue on any material. It does have a habit of building up a bit, but can be filed, sanded or chipped away after. And it is INSTANT. The one very important thing is, this is a chemical reaction and as such it heats up ALOT. You get a bit of glue on your skin and sprinkle Bicarb on there, you will burn yourself. So care should be taken. But for sticking plastic to plastic or metal or wood, it cannot be beaten. And as a side effect as I said before, for orks or even chaos, the build up can look a lot like rust and corrosion.
Update coming soon I hope.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
see....this is where mere school english knowledge just doesn´t cut it...i just love aphorisms and metaphors...but school often doesn´t provide these as literature or talking to you chaps does
education...
i think i soon have to set up a small rack for experimantal ingredients...starting with backing powder!
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Post by: DiDDe
God i have so much catching up to do! and so many great things to see!
first of all, gratz on the competition! that UWEE deserved it.
second, i really like the truck. good thing you moved the wheels abit!
and that rocket looks epic.
keep it up!
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Post by: Littletower
That rocket is looking great, I'd love to see the pilots face while sitting atop those loosely riveted planks and strip-fastened propellers during launch count-down!
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Post by: Camkierhi
So here is the rokkit. Just about there. Maybe some final touches to add later, but now it needs a platform.
Pics of Funder Turd.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
funder turd...LOL...
the front part was unexpected by me... but with the nod towards the old TV series quite a good homage!
in the control bit you used is a big hole... will this be covered or used for something still?
also.. you don´t know how you helped me with that backing soda tip...I today built a hassle free mini... so metal all the way through and also my new model you later on can see in my thread... and if I hadn´t knew about that method for gluing I would have gone insane...trust me... so many thanks cam !!!
cheers, vik
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Post by: Dr H
lol. Good work Cam.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Wow! it does look like that old TV show, and yet so orky as well!
Paint scheme?
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you gents.
"Funder Turd" Update:
It will definitely be Red.
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Post by: KingCracker
Whoa! That is a badass setup! And of course it needs to be red, its a fracking rokkit!!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thanks KC.
Sooo I have actually done some work on Funder Turd, but unfortunately I got distracted.
More on my alternate blog! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/60/540699.page
Normal service will resume tonight.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
Whot a shameless case of self promotion....tststststs...
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Good that it will be red then!
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Post by: Casey's Law
"Oh cool, Cam's building a rocket!"
"That rocket is looking sweet!"
But wait, he's built a whole piece of terrain to surround it! And it looks class mate, looking forward to seeing it all painted up.
Awesome use of Niddy bits, I'll have to head over to your other blog to find out more!
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Yeah, but his launcha-pad is still in the works, still raw, a lick or two of paint will bring it to life!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Update: well sort of, yet another project started.
Don't worry I am working on "Funder Turd", Pics soon.
@ Vik Yes, well, um, Sorry.
@ Casey and Shas, and all you guys following this blog, Thank you.
So this lot is the starting point for a warboss figure, but the model in my head is called face to face, and will be used for Nerd's competition.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/550772.page
Pics. And some questions: Which heads, 1,2 or 3 on the human. 1-5 on the ork.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Oh yeah! eyepatch head on the Marine, for the Mega armor nob I am torn between the horned helm and either of the two heads with the bionik bitz
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Post by: Dr H
For the Marine I would say either the headband or the eye-patch head. It depends on what he will be doing, as eye-patch head is the more active of the two.
For the Ork...hmm... not sure. Again, depends on the pose. Maybe do that and then decide what head fits...
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thanks for your thoughts, Here's the scene.
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Post by: Dr H
Ah, that changes things.
Eye-patch head
Is the ork being stabbed?
If not, then head 1 or 4
If so, then head 3 or 5.
That's probably the best I can advise on orks at the mo.
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Post by: Arakasi
Given Nerd's comp is about faces, I would go 3, 2, 1. Best for your diorama? 3, 1, 2. I guess I pick 3...
I think I use Ork head 4 on my Megaboss, and 5 is "standard" - I think I'd go with 2 - but then I do have Bloodaxe tendencies...
Not sure if I'm any help
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Definitely Eyepatch head for the Marine, and the horned head as it is all screaming and aggressive
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Post by: Camkierhi
Update: Base coat on the Face to Face.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Lokks like a hella fight
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Post by: Ruglud
Funder turd is amazing Cam, wonderful use of scrap materials and modelling ingenuity. As for you face to face, you really are on a roll at the moment. It's a joy checking in on your work
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Post by: Camkierhi
So my ork needed some pec's, so I sent him to the gym......
Oh and the face choices narrowed down.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Okay, use the Gazkhull head, he is screaming more, and the eyepatch head gives that marine a different character of bad-assery
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
whoa... that´ll be an epic fight for sure!!!
i would vote for the bionic head of the ork...and non bearded one for marine...
also... Automatically Appended Next Post:  Camkierhi wrote:Thank you gents.
"Funder Turd" Update:
It will definitely be Red.
dunno why this post totally escaped me...
awesome just doesnt cut it with that rockitlauncher base....woooooooow!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you very much guys. Update: Face to face. Still WIP but......
And tight in on faces, (getting a bit of glare from camera, comp pics will be better.)
Still lots to do, but please keep your comments coming, I thrive on feedback.
Cheers
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
that marine needs a tiny trickle of blood running from his lips... after all most of is innards are smashed...
but the whole model looks brilliant...so much details again that you did in amazing way!
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Post by: cormadepanda
 Viktor von Domm wrote:that marine needs a tiny trickle of blood running from his lips... after all most of is innards are smashed...
but the whole model looks brilliant...so much details again that you did in amazing way!
this is grim dark, needs to be spilled over his chest as well. Needs his arm on the ground. Is a great piece so far cam! really enjoy it. Sorry i havent been around in so long.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Okay, that head on the marine will also work as it is screaming, I agree with comrade, right arm at the Orks' feet.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
whoa...what a cool looking model...
that ork boss is taking that whippersnapper to the bloody cleaners!!! and a half...bwahahaha...
i had a good look in detail ... and i have to say the marine face looks really in agony the way you painted it... blood tickling looks convincing...and the stuu´bbles of beard are very good looking...
i only have to ask... are the spots of whatever it is on the checkers of the shoulderpad on the ork intentional?...just checking... otherwise i deem that model very perfect...maybe something a bit more firey looking to the pivot flame of the flamer... but other than that... brilliant!
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Post by: Dr H
I too have had a close and critical look at the pictures. Can't see any issues with the modelling. Good job. 3rd pic down: Is that red on the bottom of the cable going to the flamer? May need a touch up with black. The Ork's face is fine, I see no problems. The marines face; His left eye looks like it could do with a touch up under it to make the black smaller and to match the other eye. Also, maybe a bone/flesh mix highlight on the T-zone (brow and nose). The blood, stubble, lower lip and teeth (looks like he's missing a tooth even) all good. On the marine, the VI on the backpack vents could be neater as could some of the highlights. But that's only visible under extreme close-up so I wouldn't loose sleep over those. I'm not sure on the flame of the flamer, but also not sure how to make it look better. And finally, the blood(?) coming out the Ork's stomach looks a bit too much like lava to me. Not sure if that's intentional though, so up to you (I assume you wanted it to look different from the Marines blood). Good Job Also: just to mention that I like the flame pattern on the Ork's feet.
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you gents, will look art those bits.
The idea of the orks belly, was indeed that the marines sword is melting its way in, so trying to look like molten metal, afraid my painting skills letting me down there.
The flamer tip, I am really not sure of, any ideas are very much welcome.
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Post by: Dr H
Ah yes, powersword + metal armour = molten metal. Lava, molten metal, both hot, both red and glowy. That works for me.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Burn his guts out is what the marine is hoping for.
Kind of like that??
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Post by: Camkierhi
Yup. Automatically Appended Next Post: Pic dump off detail.
Marines face.
Ork face.
Face to Face.
Small details.
Just for you Comrade....
And for you Vik, ( yes the pad came with bullet holes.)
Belly going to get you......
And general small detail....
Please leave your thoughts.
Next up Funder Turd.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Looking better it is catching the fight well!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Update : Funder Turd
So While waiting for the other to dry, and working out if I need to do more. I decided to do a bit more to the Terrain comp. So here we go, as always this is WIP so please comment, and give me some feed back.
And on base.
Thanks for looking.
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Post by: Dr H
Very nice Cam.
The big number 3 makes me happy.
With that blue background the terrain piece looks like an island of some kind...
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Post by: Casey's Law
Both competition entries are awesome bud! Soo cool!
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Post by: cormadepanda
Cam stop going so fast.. I gotta enjoy the moments just for me. Also, that arm really sells alot of what is going on. Top notch!
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Post by: Littletower
As faces go, I'd say N° 3 for the human, and N° 1 (specially if you could turn the hair braid to the back, and bolster a charging-like look) or N° 4, to go along with the meched-up feel of the armour.
Either of them will give a good canvas for painting an expressive face!
Cheers.
PS: I don't know what really happened here, but I just noticed my three days old post showed up just now! Late as it was, at least I got one right ! Both comp pieces are looking great, BTW.
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Post by: DiDDe
DANG!!! That "face to face" looks epic! and you can say no less about the thunder turd. 
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
Oh my ...cam....
First
The face to face is awesome as can be...an epic conflict...
Second...
The funderturd is an amazing piece... I wholeheartedly love it! Very inspiring...nut you couldn't just let stay there...nope... You had to ice everything with that piece of scenery...wow...your stuff shows us why orky are so much fun to look at...amazing execution and so cheerful brutal that again orks can provide!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you guys,
Update: some of the crew for the Funder Turd scene. :
A gunner.
And a few of the other boys (sorry about pic)
More later I hope.
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Post by: Ruglud
Oh my, Funder Turds are go...
Amazing dude, truly amazing
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Post by: Dr H
I like that last one. Nice leather coat.
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Post by: Littletower
Liking your crew, specially the last long-coated fellow.
Face to face looks gorily great, the ork's face really tells it means business!
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Crew is looking good, long coat is the boss-grot and he looks mean!
That Face to Face screams out "BRUTALITY!"
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Just "discovered" your blog Cam... wow... so much here to be inspired by. Your builds are absolutely brilliant & the finished figs look great. subscribedamundo!
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Post by: Littletower
Nothing at all not to like, at all, a great piece all around.
If something, maybe a bit more grit, or perhaps leak stains, on the pipes going up the tower? (But just to raise a point, looking great as is!)
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Post by: Ruglud
I 'don't' like how amazing this is and how quickly you've got to the near finished product  One thought though, how did the pilot get into the cockpit? Presuming an orky ladder, but hoping it's more crazy and was via a Shokk Attack Gun (after several failed attempts)
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Post by: Dr H
I see no issues that I can pick out.
Good job
I like the addition of a little blue rocket doodle.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
There is nothing I don't like about that diorama...
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
*sighs*...
reminds me truly of classic GW orky scenes....
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Funder Turd looks ready for launch!
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Post by: Wellpaintedstudios
It looks oh so pretty
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Post by: Theophony
I dont like the fact that its not in my collection, does that count towards constructive criticism?
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Post by: Kaptain Skullstompa
So far, I love the conversions, I agree, a few washes would make awsome into god-like
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So far, I love the conversions, I agree, a few washes would make awsome into god-like
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you guys, wife want's me to sell it, but no hope there.
I will be adding more detail as time passes. Got until end of October for comp so going to use the time this time.
I should have posted this here before....I ordered a couple already.
Charity Update:
The T-shirts are going will. There is 15 ordered so far. I am reposting below the information for those who have not ordered yet and want to know how.
Please note that the sale end soon so order now.
Remember guys funds are due by Monday, October 28th
Good Evening DakkaDakka
I am here to greet you all to my first attempt of a charity that will benefit those who are subscript to this blog and the families that hopefully this function can help.
Why am I doing this? What is my Purpose?
The Simple answer is “because I can”. Within the last year in a half I have been taking on projects, as you all know, Road to Armies on Parade which I have chosen charitable themes to advance the awareness of the topic at hand. I did not feel like I contributed enough on the Breast Cancer Awareness. I made the army colors and the pink ribbon to symbolize the theme of the army but added nothing to the cause. Now I am taking a small risk and adding more to the cause for this year by holding a charity event of the blog.
Charity? What charity?
I am holding the first Road to Armies on Parade Charity T-Shirt and Raffle to help out those who this cause. I will be taking orders for the T-Shirt of the month of October. All T-Shirts will be made to Order so sizes are not a problem.
Did you draw the Design on the T-shirt? Where are the T-shirts coming from?
The Answer is simple, nope. I had commissioned one of DakkaDakka own, grey_death, to draw the art work for the t-shirt and I am happy with the work that he had done to help out. I am purchasing the T-shirts through www.ooshirts.com.
How much will the T-Shirts cost me?
Each T-Shirt cost $20 per. This is for all Size S to 3XL. There is not a minimum on the amount of shirt per order. The $20 price will include the following: T-shirt, Shipping and Handles, and 1x Raffle ticket. Any and All Profits will be donated to OAR: Organization of Autism Research http://www.researchautism.org/. Due to the Printable Donation Form, all will receive a copy of the form and the Donation Receipt as well as a invoice from me.
What did I hear about a Raffle?
This event will also hold a raffle for some NIB Warhammer 40k items. The three large items will be random: NIB Landerraider, NIB Leman Russ, NIB Dread Knight, Plus a few smaller prizes such as Reaper Miniature, Gameszone, etc. You will be able to Purchase extra Raffle Tickets at the Cost of $5 per ticket. Drawings for the Raffle will be Monday November 4th. Only those who purchase T-shirt will be eligible for the extra ticket sales.
Can I win more than one prize?
One Raffle ticket, Once Prize.. Multiple Tickets, sky’s the limit
How do I order?
You can order T-Shirts and Raffle Tickets via PayPal. You will PM me in a clear message the Following
1) Full Name, Mailing Address, Country, and Phone Number (as you would is mailing out a Letter)
Ex.
Nickolas R Ferraro
*** B****** Street
Philadelphia Pa 191**
(215)***-****
United States
Please Note: the Phone Number is only if there is a problem that needs a direct assistance
2) The Amount of Shirts and Sizes
Ex.
2x -Smalls, 2x-Larges, 1x-XLarge (Please be clear to avoid errors)
3) Amount of Any extra Raffle Tickets one wished to purchase.
4) Extra Donation if you was to add to the total amount
5) Email Address
Funds for the T-Shirt will be due by Monday, October 28th 2013. I will send a Reminder on October 25th. I will place the order for the t-shirts from the Provider on November 1st 2013.
When will I receive my stuff?
Once the Payment is made and the T-Shirts are in I will send out all T-Shirts and Raffle Prizes at the same time. There will be update on this page regularly throughout the life of this blog. All items will be sent out USPS and USPS International First Class/ Flat Rate to ensure that all purchases come with a tracking number. I will follow up in each number to ensure the deliveries are made.
If there are any Question I will happy answer them for you.
Please tell who you can about this.
My Goal is to Sell 25 shirt minimum. (more of Personal goal)
If this year goes well I will invest more time and money to make next year’s better
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Post by: SelvaggioSaky
Hey Cam, this thread is every time more and more full of amazing ORKINESS, glad I'm back to see what You produced.
Great Job Mate!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Update started applying some more detail to Funder Turd.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Looking very good!
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Fundah Turd 3 is a GO!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thanks. Update: more crew.
So here you go.........
Thoughts please.
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Post by: Dr H
Very nice.
One thought;
The heavy box that the grot is dragging. maybe add some sand/gravel build up in front of it to look like it's digging into the ground and add to the "heavy" look of it. You could also add drag marks in a trail, but that's probably more work than it's worth.
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Post by: Ruglud
That is all...
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Post by: Theophony
Founder turd is great. I've missed so much while on vacation. I've got to finish up my works.
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Post by: Dr H
Great job Cam. Lots of nice little touches.
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Post by: cormadepanda
wow, what an amazing ork piece! Great work!
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Post by: Wellpaintedstudios
*Wipe tear out of my eye*
So pretty!
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Post by: shasolenzabi
So much action going on!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you guys.
New project. Well actually return to normal service i suppose.
Project Assassins
Here is the first one painted up. Still a bit wip/pip. Got to work out the back.
Your thought's gentlefolks.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Love the gun and the scimitar... great work Cam.
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Post by: Ruglud
Call that a knife? THIS is a knife !!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Jeez talk about lack of update....sorry.
Been a bit distracted. And now further distraction. A new competition....
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/1290/403974.page#6227133
SkalkBloodaxe is hosting a small terrain competition. Looks like fun and only a small distraction.
So sorry normal service will resume soon. Waiting on comp results and to find out whats next in the Panda comp list.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
by the way cam... your sniper assasin inspired me to start anew to scratchbuilt some guns...that is one wicked looking barrel!!!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you sir, glad to serve.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
indeed you did^^
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Post by: Camkierhi
Sorry to have neglected this thread.
Here's a little tutorial for you and an Nob to be going on with, feeling another big project coming on just not sure what at the moment.
So anyways, on my other stuff thread I have posted pictures of this guy....
And I have had some comments about the scimitar, so I thought I would do a little tutorial for it, especially as it shows how I do several of my effects, and can be used for many different things besides a big chopper.
So first up, 2mm plasticard. Here I have black, no odds if you use white or black, I do find however black is softer. Cut it to roughly the shape you want.
Now on the blade shave/whittle the cutting edges. This I did with my trusty scalpel. Please be careful. With practice you can be very neat with this, but this one is an ork big chopper so no need for neat.
Then attack it with your needle file. You won't want to do this for anything other than ork weapons I think. Vary the angle, and depth of the notches.
Lots of little scrapes along the back edge, to make it look like this has just been cut from the side of someones tank, rather than forged.
Attach the guard, now here I use superglue and dust it while wet with Bicarbonate of soda. 1) it instantly sets the glue, 2) it makes the joint look corroded.
Now add a handle if desired. (you maybe just sticking this to a hand, in which case not handle necessary.)
Next I roll out a bit of GS then wind it around the handle. You don't have to be too neat, because you then squeeze it down and scalped it all up.
And there you are one ork big chopper.
Now with these same techniques you can make armour plates etc for orks. And with some refinement and care you could use this to make any sword. Different pommels can be added, different shaped blades.
Well I hope this is helpful, I hope to do one on the rifle next, please leave a thought and thanks for looking.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Nice tutorial!
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Sweet Choppa there!
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Post by: bebopdrums2424
Yeah cam! Nice work on that guy! I think hes one of your best minis yet! If not the best! And the tutorial is really great too.Ill definitely be using that approach if and when i decide to start my goblin WHFB army Youve got some new tricks up your sleeve i hope youre ready to show em off in the competition coming up
Cheers
BB
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Post by: Dr H
Oh yeah, why didn't I comment on that  I read it, I know I read it... Oh well.
Nice tutorial for the sword, very interesting.
Latest Ork looks good. Keep at it, very impressive improvement in your painting of late.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
That is a BIG choppa on his back! he must be the grand executioner of the WAAAGH!!!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Hi guys. Thank you for your thoughts. Yes it is a mighty big chopper.
Ok so this might be the last ork I ever paint, just seen Nerdy's orks and they are spectacularly brilliant.
So here is my latest.....
and the group shot so far, only another 5 at least to go.
As always I live for your feedback so please leave a thought or two. Thanks
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Post by: Dr H
Very good. Impressive checks and hazard stripes.
Don't give up now, you're just getting going, keep at it.
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Post by: monkeytroll
Agreed...the checks on the cloak are impressive mate
Liking the skin tone you have going too.
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Post by: Camkierhi
So needing some ork love.
Firstly thanks guys. Sorry for being so long away from this thread. Been busy on my other projects.
So I need to get me some orkishness....
A while back I saw this kit, in my local toy shop and I had some ideas, then I saw Wyrmalla do a nice model conversion on his blog, of a similar model. Had to go out and get it. My thinking is Grots. There used to be a scorcher model that was a bike with a trailer scorcher unit, was a good model, but I fancy updating it a bit. So here is Camkierhi's scorcher unit.....
The starting kit.
And WIP of the basics.
Thanks for looking.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Very promising so far!
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Post by: Dr H
Yeah, very interesting.
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Post by: Camkierhi
A little progress.
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Post by: mxwllmdr
I like conversions.....
Hey back on page one I noticed that you have smoke coming out the pipes of one of the Coptas. Is that steel wool?
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Post by: Camkierhi
Welcome sir, nice to see you.
I think that was kapok or what ever it's called, stuffing used in cushions and cuddly toys. Soaked it in black wash, then stretched it out to dry, the other I use is expanding foam torn apart to form clouds, then paint as desired.
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Post by: mxwllmdr
Nice.....
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Post by: Camkierhi
Update:
Scorcher still wip, thoughts.
Thanks for looking.
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Post by: Ruglud
Crazy vehicle man, like it a LOT
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Very cute, I like it!
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Post by: DAVii3
Spent a good hour reading through this entire thread, unbelievable work! Loved all of it. Especially enjoyed the mobile Mek Shop and 'Uwee'!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Welcome and thank you.
Thank you guys.
Update coming up later.
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Post by: Dr H
Good work, Cam. Very Orky vehicle.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
that scorcher you mentioned... I sent that one last year I think to dave... was a very nice model...your conversion looks very good too...specially since it is been driven by a grot... got me a soft place inside me somewhere for everything grotrelated^^
that other vehicle...now I am eager to see what you do with that...it screams ork already...!
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oh...by the way... I have a 1:48 stealth bomber still on sprue... could something like that take your fancy?
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Post by: dsteingass
Fantastic conversion! Yeah Vik sent it to me. Although it was driven by a very small Ork, rather than a grot
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
funny that you say this... the bikers of the trikes and halftracks are more like even uglier catachans where scale is concerned... ever noticed? you could swap arms and legs and no one really could tell...
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Post by: dsteingass
I've actually used some of those old plastic GorkaMorka era arms (as well as Plastic Munda arms) on my Catachans! The fists are too big, but the arms work well
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Post by: Camkierhi
Indeed, this is a Gorka morka body, got a bunch used, badly put together. I cut the head off, and stick on a Grot head and it does ok for a driver. Usually a bit lanky for a standard grot, but as these are sat for driving, it works out ok. Why the heck they did Gorkamorka as a different scale I have no idea.
@ Vik Other vehicle? Do you mean this one, this is the half track. I am going to have to back over my own blog now to look and see.
Thank you guys, does me wonders to get any comments at all.
Ok some close ups of the driver.
Still a little wip on the actual driver, as always you see things in pictures you don't notice otherwise.
Comments and critic please.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
That is coming along nicely Cam!
My idea for the "Lower cost APC idea for my troops
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Post by: Briancj
What company is that?
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Post by: Camkierhi
That looks cool Shas, where is that one from. Could do with that for my IG troops.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
I have to see if Jez at Old Crow is willing to whip some up, he is sort of busy these days and may have to be checked with for placing orders
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
I meant the Supa cat coyote...but after taking a closer look to the halftrack I now realize how much converted you have the original coyot...
Offering the bomber and a helicopter was earnestly by me...both 1:48 scale...
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you Vik, all donations are gratefully recieved, though surely your own efforts for a Grot army could use these spectacular kits.
And Yup only used a bit of this kit so far got about 60% left ripe for the next silly object, feeling in a groove right now, so look out folks.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
For me, converting the Supacats would be up armoring them for my Khadrovians
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Well, upon proper thought the supacat coyote in 1:48 scale might be a little small if made up as full transport model for IG, that grot driver is probably close to the same size as a standard IG, as Dave and Vik where saying earlier. So it would be pretty cramped in there. Having said that If you could cover it somehow, and taking in to account 10 SM in a rhino!!!! It's probably a pretty good transport for a platoon. And it's cheap compared to GW transport, and would look more like urban transport.
Well guess I will give you some updated pics of my scorcher conversion on this chassis.
Well thanks, and please continue to leave your comments.
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Post by: Dr H
Good job, Cam. Another unique addition to your Orkses.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Likely a tad snug for a rifle team of IG soldiers, but hey, men can squeeze in where powered armor can't.
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Post by: mxwllmdr
I believe you capture the flavor of Orks really well in your conversions. Nicely done.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Really like that Cam, very creative.
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Post by: Theophony
The thing I love most about it is the HUGE barrel of promethium, but the TINY little nozzle. He's go enough juice for 10,000 shots, but won't last to see 3-4 used before turning into a giant mushroom cloud.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
The big yellow round surface needs some kind of orky art...some glyph or a motto...
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you guys,
@ DrH I try and be unique, but I doubt I am very much. I always seem to find someone else has been there before me, but I do try.
@ Shas Indeed.
@mxwllmdr Thank you.
@ Gits Thanks means a lot coming from you.
@Theo My thinking exactly, have to have special rules for massive burn explosion radius thingy.
@ Vik On it boss.
Just a little update to show I am actually doing something.
Crew.
Thanks for popping by.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Heads! Love 'em!
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
Oh...seems yon grotz are about to get squashed while dancing on the railways... Silly green gits.
Need to zoom in in the barrel but even now I like it!!!
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Post by: shasolenzabi
An' such proppa' colors fer da Skorcha!
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Comments? what can be said, Dat captchas orky!
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Post by: Dr H
Nice. I like the one holding on to the chain.
Good job.
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you, means a great deal to me.
So I got the bug now, so still using some of that Coyote Kit...
And just for kicks, (and totally not wanting to teach anyone to suck eggs) a little step by step, hope it helps some of you.
1. Tracks.
First cut a length of styrene square tube to the length desired, minus a bit for the round ends. These are a round tube of the same dimension as the square, cut in half.
Glue the rounds on the ends of the length of square. Then cut a piece of styrene (I used a thin bit) score it and "chip" it with a file. And a couple thin cuts off a round tube.
Next glue that together. this has given you an enclosed track section. I think this looks good, especially on vehicles operating in sandy conditions. I know it is not the norm, and is cheating, because I have not made a bunch of boogies and springs. At the top of the picture you can see the simple track treads I have made from rectagular pieces of PC and small lenghts of half round styrene.
Stick it on and you have a track section.
Repeat and join with cross members.
Under the bed from the kit.
2. Bonnet/cab.
Cut a piece of PC ( this is 1.5mm thick stock being used.) to the desired shape. Use the off cuts to attach "ribs" to the base. Mine are angled to give a better shape.
Attach a bulkhead, and side panels. trim these up. I always tend to glue on a larger piece then when set, cut and trim back to disred edge.
I have added extra contours to my bonnet.
Really sorry skipped a few photos at this stage, got carried away, but basically...
Stuck a top on the bonnet, and trimmed as before. Added some scoring and chips. Added a ridge down the centre of the bonnet, for effect, with half round. Stuck the Cab and Bonnet to the rear section, then added the front wheels. Made an exhaust, and a hinging door for the driver. Added a roll bar. Some prop shafts. and this is where it is at right now.
Now I will be adding lots to this and trying to decide if it is transport or gun carage. Goblin crew on way, already started driver. Also going to do a nice big radiator grill.
So your thoughts are very much appreciated, and suggestions are more than welcome. Automatically Appended Next Post: Woot 20 pages.!! Big for me. Nothing for you big boys out there.
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Post by: Littletower
Loving those half-tracks, great look all around!
And excellent step-by-step too
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Very nice! Makes me feel like working on my Orks more, but so much stuff out for the IG, total retooling of my piles of stuff needed.
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Post by: mxwllmdr
Nice tute on the tracks. Could be useful, I think for many different track patterns, like where it isn't a simple set of two rounded ends to the direction of rotation.....
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Wonderful tutorial. Thank you!
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Post by: Camkierhi
@ Littletower. Thank you.
@ Shas. Well dude you will have to hurry up and get ALL those guards painted up, then you can move on to the proper army.
@ mxwllmdr. Thank you, and indeed I have made triangular track sets by just making a simple frame work first, very similar method. I have not been too neat with this because it's ork, but this could be applied to several other armies, systems.
@ Gits. Thank you, Just glad to help people out.
Thank you guys, I really appreciate the comments.
Any thoughts on a use for this one! I originally was going for a counts as buggy, with a gun on it, but now thinking I might drop a couple of Dr H's wonderful boxes in the back full of ammo, it could count as a mobile objective. Maybe a small machine gun just for self defence, mind you an ammo truck with a burna sounds interesting!!!
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Post by: Dr H
Nice. Always interesting to see how people do things. Good job.
I like the way you did the bonnet section to get a unique shape.
The package has landed then?
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Post by: Camkierhi
OOOPS!! Sorry DrH thought I had mentioned it.
Yes ladies and gentlemen I ordered some boxes and a couple toilets from Dr H, They arrived in good time and are perfect. I now have good cause to use one or two, so willbe featuring them.
Really sorry Dr, honestly thought I had said.
For those who would like to see.....
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Post by: Dr H
Cool, glad they arrived ok.
I was worried that they may have been lost in the recent warp storms we've been having.
It's also possible that you may have mentioned it and I missed it (Damn you dyslexia)...
Look forward to seeing what you do with them.
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Here are some front wings, or fenders I believe for our american friends.
Attached. The platform behind will be a firing platform for a small gun.
More soon. Automatically Appended Next Post: More already....
So here is the front end coming along.
And the cab.
C & C always welcome.
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Post by: Dr H
Good progress, Cam.
I always thought Fenders were Bumpers rather than the wings, I could be wrong?
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Fenders go over the tires, bumpers are the bars across the front and rear from wheel to wheel
Rear bumpers
Front
Fenders
So Cam was indeed correct calling that bit a fender.
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Post by: Dr H
I stand corrected. Although they are still wings.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Look, you call call cars of the family size or so either Saloon or Estate, we call them sedans and SUVs
when we say Coupe, it is sounded like Coop
you make it sound like Coo-Pay
There just are some odd differences between American and British English. I say color, Matchbox kits manuals said colour
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Post by: Gitsplitta
I am endlessly amused by the differences between the two variations of the same language. Dakka is the spice of life (thanks to our UK friends)!
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Just so long as you know you're wrong.
I think the most amusing is probably "pants", closely followed by "rubber/eraser"
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you Gits for the clarification, and I do not want to go anywhere near that debate.
Not your fault you cannot spell.!!!
Anyways, here you go, this is where this is heading, (tomorrow night now, need my pit.)
And especially for Dr H......Boxes. These are really great guys, easy assembly, paint up beautiful. (these are still WIP).
Thanks Dr.
Comments please, preferably about the model, but I am open here and enjoy any and all commentary.
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Post by: Dr H
Nice 'blade.
Ooo, I like that little steering wheel in the background, where'd that come from, the tank kit?
Boxes look good.
What did you think of the instructions?
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Post by: Gitsplitta
I think the model is looking spectacular Cam. I don't know if you plan things out ahead of time or just cobble everything together as you go... but the end result is just fantastic!
... and I'm not sure I get the "pants" reference... i.e. why that would be funny. I assume it's based off of "pantaloons" or some such.
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Post by: Camkierhi
Thank you guys.
@ Dr H Instructions where good but un-necessary. Everything about them is brilliant.
@ Gits. We refer to Underwear as pants. ie underpants, and what you call pants are trousers. So when you say pants we giggle because to us you are refering to shorts. (I think.)
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Oh and vague idea then cobble together as I go. This one is a vague idea of an old truck come halftrack, orkified.
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Post by: Dr H
 Gitsplitta wrote:... and I'm not sure I get the "pants" reference... i.e. why that would be funny. I assume it's based off of "pantaloons" or some such.
It's due to the mix-ups possible with you putting your pants on over your underwear and us putting our pants on under our trousers...
e.g. A conversation about how Superman wears his pants...
Or think of the phrase "getting caught with your pants down"... that means a lot more this side of the pond...
Ok, it's not all that hilarious...
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Post by: Camkierhi
And Dr H, the steering wheel is from the coyote kit.
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Post by: Dr H
Cool. Yeah, I thought the boxes would be largely self explanatory (a box is a box), but you have to cater to all.
Everything about them is brilliant.
Thanks.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Funny... we do call underwear underpants as well (though underwear can apply to pants, shirts, bras, etc.). So we have... "under" pants, and "pants" (which I guess are really "over pants". We also use the word trousers... but it's kind of dated terminology... probably more common 70+ years ago or in rural communities.
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Post by: Camkierhi
Hey we can't talk, I live in Scotland, half the language is totally illegible, and as for the Welsh!!!
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Post by: shasolenzabi
That is shaping up to one sweet orky ride!
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Post by: Camkierhi
Sorry been a bit distracted lately, will get back on the case soon, promise.
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Post by: Dr H
Hope it's a "good" distracted.
If not, hope it resolves soon.
We'll be here when you get back.
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Post by: shasolenzabi
That truck will be interesting to see done
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Post by: Ruglud
Truk is amazing, thanks for the step-by-step, really intersting seeing you put it all together... Reminds me of the Beverly Hill Billys some what
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