Time for today's update..................





First thing to share is the completed touch-ups on the wheels and completed hull/turret details:














Next, I spot varnished the vehicle. After the 'Ardcoat dried, it was on to the transfers and the sealing of said transfers.



Pictures for your enjoyment. Don't mind the edits. Somebody left the dog's meds on the table, and I overlooked them while taking these shots.:












A posed shot with the first Panzer II I completed. I need one more to complete this squadron.......







Welp, that's it for now. More to come..................

Tonight's update for you guys.




I got this kit in the mail today. Found it for cheap on Ebay.











I also started working on the camo for the Rhino and second PAC/RAT.








Next was a coat of Krylon matte on the Panzer II:








After the Krylon matte dried good, I applied a wash of Vallejo white, and then the Citadel Valhallan Blizzard, for the winter effects.









After all that dried after a few hours, I applied a light coat of Krylon clear glaze for further winter effects, and for a final sealant on the model. I'm happy to say that this project is now COMPLETE.


















Well, that is it for now, folks. More to come.

Very much like the camo pattern on the repurposed panzers- great winter scheme. And I've been meaning to pick up (or crib from) one of those Lorraine schleppers for awhile- I look forward to seeing what you make of it!

 Meer_Cat wrote:
Very much like the camo pattern on the repurposed panzers- great winter scheme. And I've been meaning to pick up (or crib from) one of those Lorraine schleppers for awhile- I look forward to seeing what you make of it!

Thanks, man.


As for the Lorraine 38L, not much fancy stuff will be done to it. And I'm planning on getting one of the artillery observation post version soon.


I've hatched a scheme where these two vehicles will be part of a Bombard battery. Lore states that these things require their own additional support elements because of the size of the gun and caliber of the shells. So, hopefully after the first of the year, I can get a Bombard and Trojan from Forge World. I will use the VBCP as the required transport (fluff-wise) for the Bombard's crew, And of course, the artillery observation post will be for the battery commander.



Oh, and before I forget, I got in some more Eisenkern Stormtroopers in today. The twenty man boxed set this time, instead of just the ten figure set.








More to come later on!

UPDATE TIME.





I got in some paint that I was running low on. And the detail brush I ordered from GW also came in.









On another note, I got my resin crew parts from Mad Robot and Forge World cleaned up.







Since the last post, I finished the camo on the Mark 1b Rhino. And I finished the detailing and pin washing:

















I also finished the basic camo paint work on the PAC/RAT Mobile Gun System...............












The progress on the CRV so far......










I also started the paint work on the Patlabor AV-X Type Zero. However, just as with the Gundam Sandrock, this will be an "as I go along" project.










Lookie what I found................








The kit is a complete one, with parts left over for future projects. The vehicle itself was mostly assembled:






















A posed shot with it's Rogue Trader-era contemporary, the Mark 1b Rhino:







Now for a little blast from the past. Here is the back of the kit's box, covered with GW/Citadel advertisements (including long OOP games from Games Workshop). The inside of the box has adverts too, with kits from 40k Rogue Trader and Warhammer Fantasy.







Anybody else remember when the Guard got Predators? Pepperidge Farm Remembers.










A nice little description of the mighty Predator.








The big yellow Games Workshop logo we all know and love was the same back in the 80's. And a reminder of the glory days, hopefully being revisited now that Kirby isn't top dog anymore.








A couple of comparison shots with the modern Vanquisher.










Tonight, I finished assembling the Predator. Really all that is left is the painting, transfers, and any add-ons (like stowage). I'll probably skip the Hunter-Killer Missile on this one. I don't wanna mar these sleek, classic lines too much.












Finally, the spot varnishing, transfers, and sealing on the Mark 1b Rhino. It's mostly done, except for the tactical symbols I want to use, which are part of the next Tamiya Panzer II kit I have on order. Then it will be on to the matte coating with Krylon. I want to stick with the same tac symbols to stay consistent with the Chimera CCSV. After the matte coating, it will be on to the weathering and winter effects. Then, she will be done.

I did have two or three transfers break a little on me. But I basically said "screw it" and kept on truckin'. The mess-ups will most likely be covered by Valhallan Blizzard anyway.


Pics:













Well, me peeps, that's it for now. More to come...................

Quickie update for tonight..............



SUPPLY DROP. I needed some new No. 11 blades and I got another kit in today.












The first coat of Abaddon Black painted on the bulk of the wheels on the second RAC/RAT.









I painted the connection piece in Citadel Evil Sunz Scarlet.








The second coat applied to the wheels:









The second coat of Russ Grey was applied to the front of the AV-X Type Zero's shield:







Due to Ma's time in nursing, and the Old Man's hospice care in his last days, we have a ton of unused syringes (without needles) laying around. We mostly use them to give liquid meds to pets, or for liquid application for crafts nowadays. But this one made for nice mounts for the extra weapons that came with the Cobra S.N.A.K.E.







Using the packaging card from the hand saw I bought a while back, I sealed off the hollow areas in the arms.










I decided to basecoat the S.N.A.K.E. by hand rather than using a rattle can, with Citadel Abaddon Black. The leg units get the first treatment..............








Well, people, that's all for now. More to come..................

Tonight's update.




Some more kits came in the mail. Now, I can assemble the third and final Panzer II. I ordered the jet for the transfers, since I'm running out of the 1/48 versions from the old Testors kit. But this little jet offers some possibilities of it's own.









And the artillery observation vehicle. I already have the VBCL for the gun crew's transport. The next thing for my Bombard battery will be a Trojan from Forge World and Bombard itself.








The basic camo on the CRV, except for some touching up and missed spots here and there, is done. The detailing is still a work in progress.










The progress so far on the second PAC/RAT:










Still working on getting the S.N.A.K.E. base coated..................









Well, that is it for now. More to come...................

Quick update.


The weather hasn't been cooperating. That's put a damper on rattle can base coating and finishing. But I've managed to get some work in.




First off, MOAR SUPPLY DROPS.................




This will be the 2357th Special Technology Detachment commander's ride. The Tech Priest in the set will also be part of the unit.






Picked up a few more things I will need:









More goodies from Ebay:













I finished base coating the S.N.A.K.E.(and accessories) by hand with Abaddon Black:







I completed the basic build of the third Panzer II, and added the homemade HK Missile:







I also started work on my Land Speeder.







I added the tactical symbols to the Rhino that I was waiting on, and dry brushed it. There was a short break in the weather that allowed me to matte coat it with Krylon.










After two years, the CRV is nearly finished. The progress so far (sorry for some of the craptastic pics in this set).



















The more recent progress on the Land Speeder. This little bastard has been a pain in the ass to put together.








Well, folks. That is it for now. More to come...................................

Small update. I haven't much to post tonight since I haven't been able to get very much done. But it is what it is.



Anyway, I decide that this time I would use a spare sewing needle and a pin for vox aerials on the Panzer II, instead of paper clips like on the last two. Now, I have to friggin' wait for the right temperature and humidity to base coat with Rust-o-Leum.


Pic:









The progress on the Land Speeder as of the day before yesterday:







And as of today. The Speeder is more or less done. I just have to wait for the weather to cooperate in order to matte coat it with Krylon. It's pretty much stock except for the non-Marine crew, and plastic strip added to each side, as extra ballistic protection (fluff-wise) for the crew.


Pics:



















Well, folks. That is all for now. More to come.

UPDATE TIME.





I assembled the Leman Russ Tech Command Tank. This is the stock build so far, with the exception of the commander's head, heavy stubber, and homemade pintel mount.


















More work on the Rhino. In this shot, I just finished adding the snow effects using Citadel Valhallan Blizzard:








Using a mix of crushed sidewalk chalk, brown paint, Elmer's glue, and MiG pigments, I mixed up some tropical "red clay"mud and applied it to the ambulance. That was after the coat of Krylon Matte finish earlier. I'm happy to say that this project is COMPLETE.
















Next to report, I applied the final coating of Krylon Clear Glaze to the Mk 1b Rhino. This project is now COMPLETE.

















On to the Land Speeder, one last coat of Krylon Matte, and this project is COMPLETE.



















SUPPLY DROP! My Trojan got in from Forge World today:







The plastic parts. The addition of the GW Tank Accessories sprue saved me some waiting and money on the needed extras for the Leman Russ Tech Command Tank.







The resin parts. I inspected them and everything looks good. The "instructions" barely qualify as such. But it's a very simple kit to assemble.







I managed to get the Predator base coated with Krylon today.







The extras added to the Leman Russ Tech Command Tank. The next thing before painting is to figure out how I'm going to make the headlights for the tank.



Note the red plastic transparency I added to the driver's view port on the frontal shot.










Comparison shot with the Predator and Leman Russ TCT:








Well, folks, that's all for now. More to come...................

Lots of projects coming into the final stages- and lots of kits arriving at your household that I've admired for a long time- get cracking!

 Meer_Cat wrote:
Lots of projects coming into the final stages- and lots of kits arriving at your household that I've admired for a long time- get cracking!

LOL.



Well, I did get something accomplished today. I assembled the second Galleon. I added a GW/Citadel tank commander, winged skull logo, and stowage. The AFV Club aftermarket tracks worked out nicely, after cutting a bit off of the length.


The pics:






















More to come folks!

oldravenman3025,

I am surprised there are GW and FW models back into your to-do-list.

Cheers,

CB

Nice work all around . So productive, well done.

Great stuff! Thanks for posting those oddball tractor kits - I'll be on the lookout for them.

Captain Brown wrote:oldravenman3025,

I am surprised there are GW and FW models back into your to-do-list.

Cheers,

CB

Oh, yes. In addition to the modded toys and traditional scale model kits, there will be more than a few FW/GW kits in the mix. Not to mention minis/kits from third party companies.

Camkierhi wrote:Nice work all around . So productive, well done.

Thank you.

kestral wrote:Great stuff! Thanks for posting those oddball tractor kits - I'll be on the lookout for them.

You're welcome. These Mirage 1/35 C7P Polish artillery tractors (and the captured versions in German service) turn up on Ebay all the time. Prices will vary, of course.





Quick update time. The other day, I got another of these STC START Russian kits in the mail. I haven't decided if I'll build another katyusha or the third light tank to round out the squadron.










I also cleaned up the resin parts for the Trojan and Taruca Lautaro.









And finally, the detail painting progress on the Vanquisher and PAC/RAT Mobile Gun System so far:












Well, that is it for now. More to come, folks.

UPDATE:


The Trojan Project. No, not the rubbers. The Support Vehicle.


I broke out some old toy artillery shells (possible G.I. Joe stuff, I don't rightly remember) to use as the transported munitions in the Trojan.








The shells after painting them up.









The final assembly (minus the chain for the hoist/crane), with the interior flooring painted and shells in the munitions bay. I won't be able to install track guards like I wanted, because of a protrusion from the resin hull over the right track. I'll also be base coating this vehicle by hand. In addition, I added some items from the tank accessories sprue from Games Workshop.




















I also managed to get some assembled vehicles base coated today. Unfortunately, the weather for the rest of the week won't let me finish the Chemical Recon Vehicle, for which completion will require matte coating. That'll come next week, I hope.









Anyway, peeps. That is all for now. More to come.................

UPDATE TIME.


Despite fighting a nasty toothache today (not helped by the winter weather), I finished the detail painting on the Vanquisher. Next step will spot varnishing and transfers.



Pics.................

















That's all for now, friends. More to come.....................

Quick update.


First of all, I replenished my supply of super glue. I got Gorilla Glue this time around. It was more expensive, but it comes with a handy, optional brush for applications.








Using Citadel Mechanicus Standard Grey, I applied the first layer of the base coat. Also, a cheap sterling silver necklace chain works nicely for the Trojan's crane hoist.









I finally assembled the Taruca Lautaro. Other than a slight bit of resin sanding, and cutting a little flash off of the metal parts, it was easy. Which is fortunate, since no instructions were included by AW. On another note, for such a small vehicle, it has a bit of heft to it.













On to the Vanquisher................



I spot varnished the unit, then applied transfers and sealed them in. Next step will be the matte coating.



Pictures:




















That's all for now, folks. More to come later...........

Brief update............



Results of the detail work and tranfers application.



Pics:
























Also, the work in progress on the Lorraine 38L's lower hull.


Pics:










That's it for now. More to come..................

Your going to give Shas a run for his money the rate your pumping out these tanks. Great stuff.

Jeez- there'd be an Armageddon-style battle of dinosaurs- Shas and ORM going at it tank to tank!

Thanks for the kind words, guys. Although, Shas has WAAAAY more armored vehicles and troops than I do. I'm still at the baby steps stage.



Now for a long overdue update.................



SUPPLY DROP. I had to restock my supply of the all-important Krylon matte.







And I got this in the mail the other day:









Here is the progress on the 38L so far.











Next, I matte coated the Vanquisher. I decided to take the opportunity to get some better pics, in better light, before I "winterize" the thing.

















The same deal with the PAC/RAT MGS. Matte coating and sunshine pics.













Well, folks, that is all for now. More to come..........................

Quick update time!




On the second PAC/RAT and the Vanquisher, I did a bit of dry brushing and applied a white wash.












Aaaaaaand both units are now FINISHED after some Valhallan Blizzard and a coat of Krylon Clear Glaze:




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Well, folks, that is it for now. More to come!

Very nice work- the wash is subtle, and pulls everything together.

Always nice to be able to move long-running projects into the 'finished' column!

What get emphasis next?

 Meer_Cat wrote:
Very nice work- the wash is subtle, and pulls everything together.

Always nice to be able to move long-running projects into the 'finished' column!

What get emphasis next?

Thanks. I'm glad you like them.


I have a bad habit of a lack of emphasis. I just tend to work on whatever strikes me on a given day.


Right now, I'm just working on a bit of painting. I started on the camo for both the Trojan and Lorraine 38. It's still a work in progress.










That is it for now. More to come..............

Loving Lorraine 38. Again lots to ogle at, nice work.

 Camkierhi wrote:
Loving Lorraine 38. Again lots to ogle at, nice work.

Much thanks, dude.




I'm nearly done with the basic camoflague scheme on the Trojan and Lorraine. One more layer should do it. Then on to finishing the extras and detailing.









I finally got around to buying a pair of side cutters for modeling/minis, mostly for cutting smaller parts and small sprues. Will save me some sanding, filing, and scraping/cutting. They are Army Painter brand, which were pretty cheap (surprisingly).







Also at the closest FLGS today, I pick up some more Citadel paints:








I picked this up at the game shop today too. It will be built as an Executioner.








Well, that's it for now. More to come............

Hmmm, so far so good,m and demolisher eh?

 shasolenzabi wrote:
Hmmm, so far so good,m and demolisher eh?

Thanks, man.


From this kit, I built the Executioner variant. The tank commander is a mix of plastic GW Citadel and resin Forge World bits. Before I base coat the tank, I want to add an auxiliary fuel tank, headlights, and track guards.














Got some more goodies in the mail. I plan on building this as the Odin support variant, with the snubnosed low velocity gun.









I also got this. More bits never hurt. Plus, I needed to get a hundred bucks or better for the free shipping, while taking advantage of the President's Day Sale.







I cleaned up this old G.I. Joe radio back pack to use as a "vox unit" for the Lorraine.








This old G.I. Joe grenade launcher (or large bore shotgun) will get a bipod, and serve as a crew served grenade launcher for exterior stowage on the Lorraine. First, I have to clean it and paint it up.







I painted up these two MP40s from the Tamiya Panzer II kit to serve as "autoguns" stowed in the passenger compartment.







The stowed "autoguns" installed in the passenger compartment.








The "vox unit" base coated with Citadel Castellan Green.








Detail painted on the "vox unit" completed. Don't mind the empty prescription bottle in the background. It's not my prescription, it's full of paint, and the prescription is long dead. The bottle just didn't get thrown away. I found it and put it to another use: Emergency paint container. I had one of my puffy paint bottle top pop off today while using it, and the result was a mess. I managed to salvage some of the paint.










I painted part of a paperclip with Citadel Abaddon Black to serve as a vox aerial.







I wrapped up the last of the detail touch-ups. Then on to the spot varnishing with 'Ardcoat, transfer application, and the sealing of the transfers.











Well, that is all for now. More to come.............




Automatically Appended Next Post:




Quick update folks!




I installed the vox unit into the vehicle's passenger compartment.









I then added to the aerial to the vox unit.








I also started base coating the grenade and bipod tonight.








More to come, friends. Stay tuned...........

I liked that Lorraine kit when I saw it on ebay and your work here is convincing me that I 'need' one! Nice finds with the GI Joe bits also- the radio/vox is a natural, but I wouldn't have thought to make a crew served weapon out of a shoulder-fired- I'm stealing that. I've got the Eisenkern extra parts set as well- get a ton of use out of it.

Very nice overall.

 Meer_Cat wrote:
I liked that Lorraine kit when I saw it on ebay and your work here is convincing me that I 'need' one! Nice finds with the GI Joe bits also- the radio/vox is a natural, but I wouldn't have thought to make a crew served weapon out of a shoulder-fired- I'm stealing that. I've got the Eisenkern extra parts set as well- get a ton of use out of it.

Very nice overall.

Thanks, cap'n. Glad you're enjoying it.



The funny thing is that I've had most of the G.I. Joe stuff of well over 30 years. After a long period of storage, in a building (barn) that hurt any potential collector's value, the stuff is being repurposed to a better use.....FOR THE EMPRAH!




Here is what my ersatz crew served would look like set up for action. But it will be stowed on the Lorraine.








I also finished the camo pattern on the Trojan, applying the final layer earlier tonight. Pics:














That is all for now, folks. More to come.................

Time for a quick update.




During a stop at Lowes today, these caught my eye. I started getting ideas on how to solve my tank headlight dilemma on GW/FW tanks and AFVs. The were cheap, so I picked up a couple of packs.









I did a test installation on the Leman Russ Tech Command Tank. After a bunch of sawing, cutting, filing, sanding, and removing the little metal bits, I got something I could work with. It's not perfect. It's really not that pretty. But as long as it's close to being centered on the track guard, and the two holes for the headlamps facing out are fairly level, I'm satisfied. I just hope I don't screw up the next one I chop up.







I also started painting on the Trojan's details last night. Couldn't sleep, so I painted. Still have a ways to go. Pics:










I got a couple more Lorraine variants in yesterday:










And my Bombard came in from Forge World......








The plastic GW/Citadel Leman Russ kit. The only plastic parts used are the track units and links. If I could find some seperate track units and links, I could build an entire Leman Russ variant from these parts.









The small resin parts after inspection. Everything looks good.







The large parts also look good, with no issues detected. Damn, that's a big gun.....







As per Forge World's standard operating procedure, the "instruction sheet" leaves much to be desired. Fortunately, like the Trojan, the Bombard is a fairly simple kit to assemble.








Just a heads up: I'm still waiting on some transfers from Hobbylinc, so I can get started on more work on the Mk 1 Predator Tank. I'm also still waiting on a Tamiya Sdkfz.223 kit to come in from Japan. I also plan on ordering some more accessories from Games Workshop, so I can finish building the Executioner and move on to priming/basecoating.


But the big thing (for me, at least) is that I bit the bullet and sank some green into a nice Forge World kit, one that I wanted for a long time. Hopefully, soon, I will have me a mighty STORMBLADE to start working on. And I didn't have to sell my soul, any limbs, organs, or first born child to buy it.


Anyhow, that is all for now. More to come, folks. Stay tuned.................

Nice additions to the tank army

 shasolenzabi wrote:
Nice additions to the tank army

Thanks man.


And I have some more pics for all of you fine folks.





The GW/Citadel tank accessories sprue finally came in the mail.








And adding to the awesomeness, I got a free mini collection of Black Library short stories with my order.








The track guards added to the Executioner:










......And the auxiliary fuel tank on the rear of the vehicle.








I'm pleased to report that the 223 finally arrived from Japan:








I washed the resin parts of the Bombard. After they dried, I cut them from the leftover resin blocks:









More progress on painting the Trojan Support Vehicle:













The Echleon transfers I ordered from Hobbylinc also arrived. Now I can continue work on the Mk 1 Predator tank.











Echleon includes some nice color transfer guides with their products.










The Lorraine 38 is nearly done. All that is left is the environmental effects and a matte coating with Krylon #1311.




















Well, friends, that is all for now. More to come.................

OK that is it, going to have to scratch me up a Lorraine, for some reason it just fits into an Imperial feel. Maybe it's because it is a bit like a Pope-mobile or something, just has a feel of some General stood in back being chauffeured to go see what the boys are doing. You know from a mile away, doesn't get out much.

I know that the tank itself has no such silliness about it, and is a serious bit of kit.

Anyways great stuff bud.

 Camkierhi wrote:
OK that is it, going to have to scratch me up a Lorraine, for some reason it just fits into an Imperial feel. Maybe it's because it is a bit like a Pope-mobile or something, just has a feel of some General stood in back being chauffeured to go see what the boys are doing. You know from a mile away, doesn't get out much.

I know that the tank itself has no such silliness about it, and is a serious bit of kit.

Anyways great stuff bud.

Thanks, bro. You shouldn't have too much of a problem finding a kit to play with, since they turn up on ebay (among other places online) from time to time.



As for my progress, besides painting, I started assembling the Bombard.














......And I hit a major roadblock. One of the critical parts, the right cannon bracket for the gun, was missing from the kit. Instead, I got an extra hatch cover (which doesn't help any). I already emailed Forge World with the required information and the following pics. Hopefully, this will be resolved in a prompt manner so I can finish building the vehicle.








Anyway, I'll keep y'all updated on the matter.



More to come, folks.

Love the Lorraine and the Bombard is terrific- I think I'm going to try for something that looks more like that when I build the companion piece to the Phaethon ammo schlepper!

Good firepower addfitions

Thanks, guys! Glad you're enjoying the show!




UPDATE!



Nearly done with the Trojan! Like the Lorraine, I just have to dirty it up a bit and matte coat it. Pics after the detail painting:















And after the transfer work.......




















I cut a small hole in the mount just right of the crane. Using Gorilla super glue, and a piece of small paperclip, I made a small vox aerial.











A group shot with the Trojan and it's stablemate. One for the Bombard's munitions, the other for the Bombard's gun crew.








I managed to get things squared away with Forge World, so my replacement cannon bracket is on the way. In the mean time, I'll keep working on base coating and detailing the Bombard.


The left track assembly base coated and detailed:














And the main cannon (what I'm working on now) is still a work in progress:









The progress on the Mark 1 Predator tank so far:














And now, for the mighty STORMBLADE!








I must be a member of the cool kids club now, since I got my very first warped resin parts form Forge World to straighten out........








The smaller resin parts. There are a couple that also need straightening out a bit:








The instructions (or destructions, depending on who you are). They are a bit more detailed that other Forge World instruction sheets. On another note, there are options for two other OOP Forge World Baneblade variants. Fortunately, there are plastic versions offered by GW for those two variants.
























Well, my friends, that is all for now. More to come!

Quick update to the thread!




I'm happy to report that my replacement part for the missing Bombard cannon bracket came in from the U.K. today.......









Now I can jump back into the Bombard project full blast!





I completed the Stormblade build. There is still a gap or two to take care of, but it's done, extras and all. Next up will be the base coat of paint at some point. I will say that working on this monster has been one hell of an adventure, and a learning experience.


Pics:



















Comparison shot with the "Koverra Pattern Nightblade Super Heavy Battle Tank" (minor MOBAT conversion). The MOBAT is slight larger than the Stormblade:










Well, that's it for now. More to come!

Looking fantastic bud. Envious of such wonderful models.

 Camkierhi wrote:
Looking fantastic bud. Envious of such wonderful models.

Thanks, man. Glad you're enjoying the show.




Short update.



Got these bits in from Ebay yesterday. From the Forge World Bombard kit, I have what amounts to an entire Leman Russ kit, minus the track assemblies and links used for the Bombard. So, now I can build another Leman Russ variant without buying a whole other kit. Kinda like a two for one deal with the Bombard.











The progress on the Bombard so far. Once the loading arm is painted and built, all that will be left is the weathering and environmental effects, finished by a matte coat.















That is it for now, friends and fellow Romans. More to come......

Looking good ORM! I'm taking close-up looks at the loading arm on the bombard, as I'm going to need something similar one day for the howitzer/SPG that will go with the Phaeton. A really ambitious project that is showing great results.

 Meer_Cat wrote:
Looking good ORM! I'm taking close-up looks at the loading arm on the bombard, as I'm going to need something similar one day for the howitzer/SPG that will go with the Phaeton. A really ambitious project that is showing great results.

Thanks, cap'n. And I'm confident that you'll pull it off.




Speaking of the Bombard, the build is done. The only exception is that I'm going to find a place for a short vox aerial on the piece. After that, it'll be on to the weathering, any needed touch-ups, environmental effects, and final matte coating.




















Group shot with the rest of the battery assembled so far. The artillery observation vehicle will be the last one to be built. Then, I'll weather the models, add environmental effects, amd matte coat them. I'll have to throw together the battery personnel at some point. In the fluff, it's stated that a single Bombard needs a supporting group per piece, and an artillery company of these things is a small army in it's own right.













This will be the command vehicle for my CBRN team. Besides this and the Chemical Recon Vehicle, I have a Type 87 ARV on the way from Hobbylinc.







That is all for now. More to come, folks.

Looking good so far! that arty is well supported for ammo and such.

 shasolenzabi wrote:
Looking good so far! that arty is well supported for ammo and such.

Thank you! And tonight, I have a bit more progress to share!





Using the spare track related bits I got off of Ebay, I went ahead and did the basic build on my next Vanquisher. Now, it's just a matter of waiting for some more stuff to come in, and I'll finish building it the way I want it.










I finished installing my little homemade headlight experiment on the Leman Russ Tech Command Tank. Not perfect, but it works for this vehicle.









Progress on the Predator:





















Using a piece of a paperclip, I made a vox aerial for the Predator and painted it. Pic:









I also got some more kits in for my budding projects queue:












Next up is the third PAC/RAT, which I converted into a mobile anti-air remote weapons system:


























Finally, I base coated both the PAC/RAT ADV and the mighty STORMBLADE with Krylon Fusion:


















Well, that is it for tonight. More to come......................

Lovely couple updates, nice work all round. Got to love the old Rhino/Predator.

I love those tankette kits- I think the Poles and Italians both used them during WWII. I found a couple in 1/48 scale and used them as chassis for Mech Servitors, worked out fairly well.

Nice arty battery- not everyone stops to think that there's only so much room on the gun track itself- if they are to fire more than a couple rounds, you need munition-schlepper to chase it around!

Camkierhi wrote:Lovely couple updates, nice work all round. Got to love the old Rhino/Predator.

Thanks, man. Stay tuned for more!

Meer_Cat wrote:I love those tankette kits- I think the Poles and Italians both used them during WWII. I found a couple in 1/48 scale and used them as chassis for Mech Servitors, worked out fairly well.

Nice arty battery- not everyone stops to think that there's only so much room on the gun track itself- if they are to fire more than a couple rounds, you need munition-schlepper to chase it around!

Thank you. I look forward to slapping them together. And you are absolutely right, especially with the big guns of yore. You can see the Bombard in action, with some of it's required support, in this pic capture from Taros (17th Tallarn in the engagement at Phyyra Heights):



https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/34/TarosBombards.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20111104073803





Anyway, today's update!



First off, I got the 2357th Special Technology Detachment's resident Enginseer assembled. Next will be the base coating/priming:










My spare tank accessories and power fisted Commissar (for the Road Ranger project) arrived today from Games Workshop......









I started back on the Patlabor AV-X Type 0 prototype. The painting progress so far:













Finally for today, I finished up the Komatsu LAV Project. The pics:




















Well, that's it for now. More to come!

Okay, folks. A brief update.



It's been a while since I last posted, and I don't have much in way of progress to show tonight. I haven't had much time for hobby stuff except in bits and pieces. Found out my mother had colon cancer. But fortunately, it was caught in the earliest stages, and everything looks to be fine after the surgery. Now, after some upcoming chemo and/or radiation on that one spot (just to be on the safe side), and some further recovery from the surgery, everything looks to be fine. But it has been a busy time.



So, on to the thread.....



I finally got in a Type 87. Combined with the CRV and Type 82, it will be part of my CBRN team.









The very slow painting progress on the third Panzer II and Type Zero Labor










I picked up some more superglue at the grocery store. There was a choice of applicators for the Krazy Glue, so I bought one of each to try out.










I also started work on the Polish TKS Prototype tankette. It's been slow going, squeezing in hobby time whenever I can.










That is it for tonight. More to come.........

Looking set to go! so a 6 wheeler recon vehicle, very nice! Also, liking the mecha.

Such a pleasure catching up on your blog. Thanks bud, great stuff.

shasolenzabi wrote:Looking set to go! so a 6 wheeler recon vehicle, very nice! Also, liking the mecha.

Camkierhi wrote:Such a pleasure catching up on your blog. Thanks bud, great stuff.

Thanks, dudes. Glad you're enjoying the show!




Despite a busy time, I still managed to get SOMETHING accomplished.



I got in some Echelon transfers. They're mostly for the Patlabor project, but they'll still come in handy for others.










And here is the TKS tankette. All that is left to do is the mud/dirt effects and final matte coating with rattle can Krylon.....























(Sorry for this one. It's blurry)
























Well, that is it for now. More to come........

I like how the tankette came out, and an interesting shade of green! I want to build a set to act as prime movers for the heavy wheeled mortars I'm finishing up- you've convinced me these are the particular design to go with- nice work!

 Meer_Cat wrote:
I like how the tankette came out, and an interesting shade of green! I want to build a set to act as prime movers for the heavy wheeled mortars I'm finishing up- you've convinced me these are the particular design to go with- nice work!

Glad to help. And I'm glad you're digging it. The color, by the way, is Citadel Elysian Green, which looks to me to be basically a brighter olive drab.




Now, time for a little update!




The third Panzer II project is getting close to completion. Next will be a coat of Krylon matte. Then the winterizing.



Pictures (might have to click on them a zoom to get a better look):
















That is all for now. More to come!

Apologies for the long delay in updating the thread. Hopefully things will get back on track soon.



First off, I wanted some cheap, dollar store gold paint for small items and/or touch-ups. They didn't have any in the bottle, so I got a paint pen instead. I've tried it out and it works great.










Next, I got in one more of these. Now I have enough TKS tankettes for a squadron when they are all finished.










I also got me one of these little beauties. I was going to get one from Hobbylinc eventually, but Tamiya discontinued the kit before that happened. So, I had to get one in from Japan.









And finally, the last "Pattern 121 Defence Tank" is done.




















The complete squadron:







Well, that is all for now. More to come.......

You got a heck of a convoy shaping up her, ORM! Are you keeping the towed gun with the tankette, or maybe possibly make it a mounted gun with a gun shield instead of a full turret on the tankette itself? Lots of possibilities! I like that staff car kit too- didn't realize it was being discontinued.


Nice to see the panzer squadron shaped up!

 Meer_Cat wrote:
You got a heck of a convoy shaping up her, ORM! Are you keeping the towed gun with the tankette, or maybe possibly make it a mounted gun with a gun shield instead of a full turret on the tankette itself? Lots of possibilities! I like that staff car kit too- didn't realize it was being discontinued.


Nice to see the panzer squadron shaped up!

Thanks, bro. Glad you like them!



Since the towed pieces are essentially towed anti tank rocket launchers (Raketenwerfer 43s), I'll keep them as towed heavy weapons, in the same vein as those used by the Death Korps. The stand alone TKS will serve as the lead track in a recon squadron. The two with the towed Puppchens will simply be scouts tractoring the squadron's anti-tank support.


The Ford staff car will serve as the ride/communications vehicle for a Master of the Fleet. So, an Imperial Navy liason vehicle.



On another note, I forgot to share the last time I posted, but I took advantage of Dreamforge Gamers Memorial Day sale to get some more Iron Core stuff in. I hope to stock up on more before Mark switches from plastic to resin.









And here is the work so far on the Leman Russ Tech Command Tank. Over half-way there. Although, unfortunately, the transfers on the turret were slightly damaged during application. But nothing a bit of covering up with Valhallan Blizzard won't take care of.











That's all for now. More to come.......

Yep, I grabbed a ton of stuff from Dream Forge during the Memorial Day sale as well- not only are they going resin, but if I read things right they won't be producing Eisenkern any more- they're going in new directions. Amongst other things, I picked up to boxes of the Stormtrooper Accessories- I use bits from those sets all the time!


Command tank looks good!

Time for an update (a loooooong overdue update).




First off, the Leman Russ Tech Command Tank is COMPLETE!



Pics (Note-You'll have to click on the image and zoom in for them to clear up):
















I managed to get some vehicles base coated/primed with Krylon:











And finally, I finally got one of these little babies. I just wish it came with long legs instead of the short ones. But overall, I'm happy.









That is all for now. And as always, more to come!

Hey ORM- welcome back! Nice armored squadron you've got going there! I love the Oldhammer Dread- in my opinion 'way cooler than the new stuff (and from when the Guard could have them, to boot!)

Rock on, man!

Leman Russ Tech Command Tank looks quite nice there oldravenman3025.

Cheers,

CB

Good to see your still plugging away, great stuff.

Sorry that I haven't had much time for hobby-related stuff. Hopefully, things will start picking up again here soon.



The only thing I have to share is a couple of items I picked up a while back, and some progress pics on the Mars Pattern Mk IIc Rhino I'm working on.


Here are said pics:









Progression on the Rhino:


































Well, that's it for now. More to come. Hopefully soon.

Good to see you posting again- like the progress you've shown here and waiting for more!

Hey! Good to see tanks back on production floor!

Okay. I'm back. Lost my mojo for a while, taking a break from the hobby. But it's back in full swing. And I'm ready to kick ass.




First thing I want to share is this little project I'm working on. It started life as a Happy Meal toy from Mickey D's, hawking a Disney/Pixar "Cars" movie for kids. My ex's grandkids left here after she moved out some years back. Now, it will be repurposed for service in the Emperor's Most Honourable Imperial Navy. I'll post more pics of this project when it's complete.






Since starting back in full swing, I managed to get a long overdue project finished: The Mk.I Predator. The pics are not the best in the world, but I'll post some better pics here real soon. Probably when I finish the Rhino (which is nearly done). Here are the pics with a bit of fluff:









"Special Notes Regarding The Use Of Predator Tanks By The Emperor's Black Watch"


Report Sigma 93245761098, Inquisitor Ramus Clearwater, Conclave Tempestus, Ordo Hereticus

"Dated: 4773456.M41"






"The following is a brief historical summation and current status of Predator battle tanks on the Black Watch TO&E. This report is EYES ONLY: PRIMUS LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE. Unauthorized possession of the original and/or copies, or unauthorized viewing, is in violation of Imperial Law, carrying the highest sanction by the Holy Ordos. The penalty for violation is DEATH"


"During the height of the Great Crusade, equipment diversification was not as extreme as it is today, whether by regulations, law, policy, or tradition. Much of the machinery of war often associated with the current Adeptus Astartes was in widespread use amonst the vast armed forces under the Emperor's command during that Golden Age if the Imperium. The Corps Logisticae (forerunner of the Departmento Munitorum; then part of the Office of Administration for the Armada Imperialis) had supplied tens of thousands of fighting vehicles such as the Predator, Rhino, Land Speeder, and Land Raider to the Excertus Imperialis and the Imperialis Auxilia (the hosts of the Imperial Army and its auxiliaries), in addition to the more familiar and iconic machines of today's Astra Militarum (Imperial Guard) such as the Leman Russ Battle Tank, Griffon Mortar Carrier (known as the Helios during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy), Rapier, Basilisk, etc, etc."

Thus it was with the crack formations that made up the special "Task Force Explorer Storm". Regiments, battalions, and cohorts, mostly drawn from the Strife Epoch Regiments ("The Old Hundred"; gene-modified troops that served the Master of Mankind from the time of the Unification Wars) and the elite Solar Auxilia, in addition to the thousands of more humble soldiers and regiments of the Imperial Army, Imperialis Militia, and support personnel. Even war engines rarely seen, even among the Imperial Army's elites, such as the Fellblade and Falchion, were present in small numbers.

The Task Force missed most of the fighting during the troubled times of the great Heresy, returning to the Sol System only after supply runs never arrived at pre-arranged points, astropathic communications being spotty at best, and small clashes with scattered bands of troops from the Legiones Astartes. This alarmed Storm's commander, Lord Knight-Commander of the Imperium Robere Marius, who made haste for the homeworld of Mankind. However, the Task Force joined fellow Loyalist forces in pursuing the traitor Legions and Imperial Army formations during the period known as the Great Scouring.

In the centuries since that time, due to loss of production facilities, knowledge, and restructuring of the Imperium's armed forces, many armored fighting vehicle types eventually became exclusive to the most elite of the Imperial Adepta. The newly minted Imperial Guard were re-equipped over time to better meet their tactical and strategic needs.

The special operations force known as the Ordo Imperator Nigrum Vigilate (Order of the Emperor's Black Watch in Low Gothic), operating out of the 19 world fief of Lord Marius, known as the Holdfast Imperialis in the Segmentum Tempestus, continues to maintain some of these units in their TO&E, either as relics or newly produced units as needed. There are more held in reserve stasis storage in the so-called Liberty Caches, located on the capital of the Holdfast, Homestead. But the exact numbers are unknown as of this writing.

The Predator battle tank, in todays Black Watch military dogma and arts, is considered a mechanized cavalry fighting vehicle. Operating exclusively in the Watch's elite independent Armored Cavalry Regiments (ACRs), the Predator is the primary punch of these units, moving fast and hitting hard in what is known as "shock and awe" tactics. The Predator is also useful in the traditional roles of the "Armored Cav" troops and squadrons, such as screening, reconnaisance, and (when necessary) playing the role of cruiser tanks in breakthroughs or breakouts (uncommon, since the heavy cavalry's Leman Russ variants are preferred for that role)".

"The primary variant in Black Watch use is the so-called "Destructor" version (all patterns and Marks; with the majority being Deimos Mk 1Cs and Mars Mk.IVs), with the autocannon primary ("main gun") and lascannon secondaries as the primary punch. However, there are a few rare examples of the "Annihilator" variant used for additional anti-armor and anti-hardpoint killing power. Most the the currently active and deployed examples of this type are of the Mk IId "Skarath" Pattern, with a smattering of current era Mk IVb/Mk IVc machines and Deimos Pattern refits. The Skarath and Deimos Predator Annihilators are considered relics, and highly prized for their long history and excellent battle records.It's considered a high honor to be selected to crew these vehicles."


"The example pictured here is a rare relic Mars Pattern Mk. 1 Predator in service with the 9th Squadron, "K" Troop, 1st Cavalry Battalion, 10th ACR named "Justus Extremis" during Operation: PHASE NOVA, the 7 year long deployment to Al Ken'sir to suppress yet another periodic uprising by the desert tribesmen, and their mountain tribal allies, against the rightful and legitimate rule by our Undying Lord, the God Emperor of Mankind."







"The "Justus Extremis" is armed with the usual loadout for the type and pattern of it's heyday. The autocannon and lascannons are of older patterns produced on Mars in the early stages of the Great Crusade, with six smoke grenade dischargers to provide additional defense."







"The earlier patterns of Rhino and Predator had fewer roadwheels, and a lower hull profile. It's load bearing, speed, and ease of maintenance are somewhat better than the current pattern. However, it lacks the modern patterns' redundancy systems, and has a less robust powerplant/drive system."







"Note the four lamp headlight units, equipment/handhold railing, and foreward mounted hedge cutter (which also made for a nasty anti-personnel weapon in it's own right)"








"Rear view. The older patterns were equipped with a tail lamp system, somethink lacking on current units of this type. The Predator MK1 also has installed from the Forge two equipment/tool boxes on the rear fenders. Unfortunately, the side mounted lascannons prevented use of the side hatches"



"Please note that this report is not intended to be an in-depth review, but a summary. More detailed reports can be accessed, with proper clearance, within the Conclave's archives."



"In conclusion, it is troubling to some within the Ordo Hereticus, that such an independent large scale force, equipped with advanced technology (past and present), is allowed to operate with such autonomity. But any attempt to reign in Marius and his cohorts has met with dead ends, and outright interference by powerful figures within both the Ordo Xenos and Ordo Malleus. Fortunately, the loyalty of Lord Marius has been beyond question and a great asset to the agents of the Golden Throne. However, loyalty aside, his goals and methods, historically, haven't always aligned with that of the Inquisition in general, and Ordo Hereticus specifically. This has a tendency to cause some......issues. Thus, the Holdfast Imperialis, and it's mysterious Lord, bears continued watching. The closer the scrutiny, the better".


"End of report"


"Transmit submission protocol Alpha 1 dash 5. Clearance level accepted. Report submitted. The Emperor Protects"


"Thought for the Day: Wonder brings questions. Questioning brings Heresy"







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 shasolenzabi wrote:
Hey! Good to see tanks back on production floor!

It's good to be back.

Well, I got some Leman Russ bits in from Ebay sellers. I had a spare turret and weapons laying around. Why not build a Leman Russ on the cheap?








And presto! A (nearly complete) Leman Russ Exterminator!







I stumbled upon a couple of Leman Russ Conqueror turret kits online. Unfortunately, the turrets don't fit on the current plastic Leman Russ hulls. So, a bit of coring with a hobby knife was necessary.


On another note, this is a new kit I bought from GW. I have to say that I'm not a fan of the new boxes. Reminds me of the annoying boxes from the 2nd Edition Citadel 40k kits. I prefer the heavier stock boxes with an actual box lid.








The next Predator to build. One of two 2nd Edition Skarath Pattern Mark IId Predator Annihilators I found on Ebay.









Speaking of Predators, I did promise some better pics......



















Onto the completed Mars Pattern Mark IIb Rhino built as an Armored Cavalry Support Vehicle (ACSV).
















Buddy shot with the Mark 1 Predator ACV. Something of a size difference between the old and later kits:











I also finished my Imperial Navy radio staff car project. I was inspired by the Ford Fordors used by the British in North Africa.
















Well, that is it for now. Will update as soon as possible.

Those old Predators may be a bit small, but they look cool. The iconography/stenciling on yours look superb, and the weathering looks great, too. I also enjoyed the story to go along with the explanation for your tanks. I am all in favor of bending and breaking rules, as long as their is a cool story written for it!

-Rids

oldravenman3025,

That old Predator brings back memories.

I have battled with the scale creep with a couple of my armies and in the end my Sisters will use their Mark I tanks for Apocalypse or large battles and the Mark II for smaller battles.

Cheers,

CB

Thanks, guys! Glad you're enjoying the show.




I did manage to get the Predator base coated-slash-primed. The humidity actually cooperated for a few hours so I could do it.









I also managed to get the first Conqueror mostly assembled. I will add the extras as I paint it.










More to come, folks.

Some work accomplished today. I started detail painting the Taruca Lautaro.








A Revell 1/40 M35 2 1/2 ton truck. Gonna become an Imperial Navy gun truck.









The progress so far on the gun truck. Almost done with the lower chassis.












Until the next update (coming soon).

OK your mojo is working overtime bud, lots of fantastic work. Watching the truck with sharp eyes, been wanting to get hold of or make something like that for sometime. Want it for my IG army.

Thanks, everyone. It's always appreciated.


Just wanted to drop in and post some progress shots of the gun truck. The figures are for size comparison/scale.........
















Started some detail painting on the Pedator, as well.








And now for a little something extra. An old Tootsie Toy police armored car, being re-purposed into an Imperial Navy Security/Patrol Vehicle.







I used sprue and blood sugar testing strips to seal up the huge open areas around the wheel wells, and to give the illusion of an armor protected drive/transmission system.








More to come.

Quick update.



A while back I purchased a Forge World Thunderer Siege Tank. It's been cleaned, assembled, and gaps filled in.









I also found this on Ebay for cheap.








Assembly completed, and a GW plastic pintel added. The smaller parts are fragile and difficult to cut off the excess resin without breaking the parts. I had to cut some corners and improvise.








Then I base coated/primed the model with Krylon Fusion Gloss Black in the rattle can, and applied the first undercoat of Citadel Zandri Dust.









The M35 truck kit came with some extras, including two cable spools. To add some detail, I picked up some craft beading wire from the dollar store. The result:








The Gun Truck itself. This is the progress up until this point. Don't mind the miniature gunner. I just stuck him there for reference.





















I also found another MOBAT. Bought it on Ebay, complete except for the missing machine gun piece on the smaller top sponson turret, for a great price.









The Imperial Navy Vox (Radio) Van Project. Still a work in progress.












And finally for tonight, the state of the gun truck as of 10/8/2019. Pics:















Anyway, that is all for now. More to come......

Nicely done details on your gun truck- the radio set, cable reels, rifle leaning, all very realistic. Good find on the armored car as well- hard to make out in the picture, but is that Dingo?

You've the beginning of all the components to run a rep/sup convoy on a Main Supply Route (MSR) in Iraq- lead off with the armored car (the Slammer), followed immediately by the gun truck (the Teeth), then several supply vehicles with the odd up-armored HMMWV for teeth and finally another armored vehicle in the rear.

Off the MSRs, an MRAP goes first, usually with a broadband transmitter spraying at 600 and 900 MHz to jam any cellphone actuated command detonated IEDs and VBIEDs.

Great work showing here!

 Meer_Cat wrote:
Nicely done details on your gun truck- the radio set, cable reels, rifle leaning, all very realistic. Good find on the armored car as well- hard to make out in the picture, but is that Dingo?

You've the beginning of all the components to run a rep/sup convoy on a Main Supply Route (MSR) in Iraq- lead off with the armored car (the Slammer), followed immediately by the gun truck (the Teeth), then several supply vehicles with the odd up-armored HMMWV for teeth and finally another armored vehicle in the rear.

Off the MSRs, an MRAP goes first, usually with a broadband transmitter spraying at 600 and 900 MHz to jam any cellphone actuated command detonated IEDs and VBIEDs.

Great work showing here!

Thanks! I'm glad you like it.


And you've hit close to some of my ideas. In my head canon for this campaign, the Navy will start using gun trucks for MSR duties over the course of PHASE NOVA ("The Al Ken'sir Uprising" to Imperial Savants). But they first "revisited" the idea of gun trucks because too many Commodores serving as Masters of the Fleet (Regimental Advisors) were getting wasted by the tribesmen via ambushes, suicide attacks, and VBIEDs. That didn't sit well with the desk monkeys at Bakka, and the brass at Segmentum HQ ordered the Battlegroup Holdfast planners to "take matters of security into their own hands". After some brainstorming, and historical research at Lord Marius's archives on Homestead, they settled on arming and armoring trucks to suppliment the airfield security vehicles already being pressed into service (after being fitted with anti-mine and anti-IED equipment). The units, vehicles, and tactics worked so well, the Imperial Navy was given the primary responsibility for security of not only the Master of the Fleet, but the Astropath and attached Imperial Guard Master of Ordnance.

Over the course of the operation's seven years, nine Masters of the Fleet were KIA. The number would have, in all likelyhood, been much higher without the gun trucks and their heroic crews. The Navy in the Holdfast would make gun truck units a permanent fixture in ground transportation floatillas and squadrons.

As for the armored cars, the toy is just a generic armored car toy from Tootsietoy back in the 1970's (I've had the damned thing since I was a kid! And it always turned up in a box and was never thrown away! ). The resin model is a Cadillac Gage V-100/XM-706 Commando as used by the U.S. Army in Vietnam (the USAF version had an open top).

Time for an update.



Be advised, that the pictures posted here were taken two weeks ago, and I'm just getting around to posting them now. Been a busy month, with the cooler weather, fall holidays coming up, and the doctor's appointments having been scheduled all clustered together over a four week period.


Anyway, on to the topic at hand.



First up, I found these on Ebay. I ordered three packs of them, for a total of nine coolers. They're resin replicas of the Thermos brand coolers made/supplied under government contract during the Vietnam War. I figured one would look good in the guntruck. Great to have for bottled water, perishables, and beer. Just don't let the Commisar catch on to the last item.








I managed to get a nice day before all the rain to prime/undercoat the Thunderer Siege Tank.









I finally assembled, primed, and undercoated the first two Rogue Trader-era Dreadnoughts I lucked up and found online. On the left is the Furibundus Pattern ("Fury"). On the right is the Contemptor Pattern ("Chuck") with the short legs option.









I also started on the red basecoat for the Furibundus ("Fury") Dreadnought.










The Predator's progress, up until the time the photo was taken.










Still making headway on the VW radio van conversion.














As for the guntruck, with the exception of the Thermos cooler, all of the extras are pretty much done. Just need to add the weapons and crew next.













I've also been piddling along on the first of the crew. After him, four more to go.







Next, on to the generic armored car. The basic painting of the vehicle is complete. Next will be details and extra add-ons. And I really need to come up with a designation for it.










The V-100 Commando. I'm going to slap on one more layer onto the hull and turret. Then, I'll start on the tires,wheels, and drive system.











And finally, the Taruca Lautaro's painting progress.













Well, friends, that is it for now. More to come.

Good to see vehicles up and getting painted

Nice work! You've got all kinds of projects going on, and no of them 'little'- keep knockin' 'em out!

For the scout car I nominate 'Argus'- if my memory of Greek mythology holds, wasn't this a many-eyed (1000?) god or monster? Maybe too close to 'Argo' though (which was named for Argus) and folks would be wondering why you named a reccy vehicle after a ship...

 Meer_Cat wrote:
Nice work! You've got all kinds of projects going on, and no of them 'little'- keep knockin' 'em out!

For the scout car I nominate 'Argus'- if my memory of Greek mythology holds, wasn't this a many-eyed (1000?) god or monster? Maybe too close to 'Argo' though (which was named for Argus) and folks would be wondering why you named a reccy vehicle after a ship...

Well, it IS the Imperial Navy after all.......


You may be thinking of Argus Panoptes (Argus "All Eyes"), the giant servant of Hera from Greek myth who had a hundred eyes, and that ol' Hermes layed the whack on under orders from Boss Zeus. In any case, much thanks. You just named my armored car. The 'Argus' it is. Fitting, since this is a base security vehicle, and Argus Panoptes was charged to guard Io under Hera's orders, because Zeus couldn't keep his dick in his pants.


On to tonights update.......




Remember this?









Started working on it for the hell of it and finished it last week. Took two weeks to get this project done.



















And for another "Blast From The Past"......the TKS project, that has long been on a back burner, is finally done.


















And finally, the Taruca Lautaro Counter-IED Vehicle is DONE! YAY!


















Well, that is it for now. More to come.

Looking good there, though maybe get closer to the subjects to get pics where we can see them closer?

 oldravenman3025 wrote:

Things like that tempt me greatly back to scale modeling... Very nice model from not exactly the easiest kit. One thing that stands out are its tracks. They look so rusty as if it stands there from the end of the Polish campaign. All that junk around it, from horn to smoke grenade launchers really helps to blend with gaming crowd.

Yeah I know what you mean. I only model these days for fun. Not for playing. And I see some amazing work with kits. Very tempting.

Nice looking projects, all! You're building a very balanced and realistic shorebase security element- if you ganged up with Kid_Kyoto and his Arbites, and Shas and his column of armored might, they'd have to invent a set of rules beyond Armageddon for you to play!

I also build for the fun of building- it's really my one creative outlet, at the moment. Either one day I'll find a group I can make (and like) or not; in the meantime, we can share our efforts here.

Carry on, Sir; carry on!

Oldraven's Little Projects Thread Update: Covid-19 Edition!





Howdy, one and all!



Despite Corona-chan and Nurgle teaming up to spread their love and blessings, the Emperor's truly loyal servants never tire in the pursuit of producing badly needed material for the front lines!!!



First off, here is my next Forge World project: The Valkyrie Sky Talon tactical light lift transport:



The long overdue new box packaging to protect the parts. Rather plain, to be honest. But it works and that is what counts......



(Friendly reminder. To better see the images, click on them!)








The Sky Talon resin parts.......









Here is the 'Next Big Thing'. A Revell Germany Snap Tite 1/100 scale HALO Pelican. With cool light and sound action!








The Imperial Navy Vox (Radio) Van is nearly done. Just gotta add the wear, weathering, and final matte coat with a bit of Krylon.........














The same deal with the Mark II Skarath Pattern Predator Annihilator:

























Well, folks, that's it for now!


Stay safe, stay indoors, stay well, and stay frosty! And I'll see you all soon!

You've been bogarting reporting out on your progress for too long- lots of goodness here! I really like the HALO ship- I need to figure out how to kitbash or scratchbuild that in 28mm. The Pred is great- nice work especially on the hull numbers, very realistic. That's an item that too many of us overlook or just don't do, in our hurry to get a project done. But adding a realistic number of hull identifiers and unit images to a vehicle is really the difference between a 'toy' and something you would really see in the field.

The Navy Radio Van reminds me of the signal direction finding vehicles the Soviets employed in East Germany (and other countries) in the 1950's. Great job and a nice expansion of a little-developed arm of the Imperium- The Fleet.

Keep knocking 'em out!

 Meer_Cat wrote:
You've been bogarting reporting out on your progress for too long- lots of goodness here! I really like the HALO ship- I need to figure out how to kitbash or scratchbuild that in 28mm. The Pred is great- nice work especially on the hull numbers, very realistic. That's an item that too many of us overlook or just don't do, in our hurry to get a project done. But adding a realistic number of hull identifiers and unit images to a vehicle is really the difference between a 'toy' and something you would really see in the field.

The Navy Radio Van reminds me of the signal direction finding vehicles the Soviets employed in East Germany (and other countries) in the 1950's. Great job and a nice expansion of a little-developed arm of the Imperium- The Fleet.

Keep knocking 'em out!

Yeah, I know. I've been taking it in spells. But I'll get something done, even if it's wrong.




Time for another lockdown jubilee update.




I got this in a while ago from Antenocitis Workshop. I love their stuff.








Not really a whole hell of a lot to this one in terms of parts. The biggest thing will be the painting.








The Forge World Sky Talon. I've been basecoating this by hand. Hence, the slow progress. But I'm nearly done with that, so I started working on the engine pods.







The engine exausts. Still a WIP.








The progress with the detail painting on the Argus.















.......Aaaaand the V-100.










On to the Forge World Thunderer Siege Tank. Here is what I have to show as of last night........

















And finally, the Revell snap-tite UNSC Pelican. The base coating has taken forever, since I'm doing everything by hand (same deal with the Sky Talon). But I've managed to get some of the detail painting and transfers knocked out in the process. Pics of the progress to date.












Well, that is it for now. More coming ASAP!

Oh wow, i that a Halo Pelican I spy? also nice work on the other vehicles and getting the Infinity car Gaucho

Long time, no see. How has everyone been?


Anyway.......



Brief update time.



First off, let's look at a couple of projects that had been set off to the side, but are now complete.


The Trojan Support Vehicle of one of the Talon IPDF's Colossus Batteries:














And also complete is the Koverra-Lorraine Pattern 38 ('Light') Armored Transport for the Colossus gun crew:














Next, is the Imperial Navy's "100 Class Security and Escort Vehicle". Mostly done, except for the wear, filth, and weathering.

























I went ahead and hit the Marrua Gaucho with a coat of Krylon Fusion:






Here is an Atlantis re-issue of the old Aurora 1/48 scale M46 Patton tank of Korean War vintage. The type will serve as a "limited standard" ACV/Cavalry tank to supplement the Predator ACVs. And for under twenty bucks, it's hard to beat. Especially considering the decent quality for such vintage molds.






Assembly was fairly quick and easy, with minimum fit problems. Flash wasn't as bad as I would expect for a kit made from vintage molds. No parts warping.I was pleasantly surprised.

Here is the completed basic build (minus the tracks), out of the box. The only addition so far is a GW mounted Imperial Guard ammo box/can, on the stock HMG/Heavy Stubber. Doesn't look half bad.






I hit the Patton with a coat of Krylon Fusion for a prime/shadow coat.







Pick this up on my FLGS's Ebay store. The Land Raider will serve as the basis for a Regimental C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Cogitators (computers), and Intelligence) Vehicle.









Also had this Ebay find in the queue for a while now. A vintage Razorback Mark IIb kit. It'll serve as an ACAV.







Box contents:








That is all for now. More to come.........

Update........


Note on photographs: To make them larger for better viewing, you'll have to click on them.



I started working on the Mark IIb Razorback ACAV Project. I built the main vehicle and main turret assembly, and will add the other bits as I go along to make painting easier.








Next was the coat of Krylon Fusion Hunter Green.....








Next up is the Marrua Gaucho project. Nearly there.........


Note: The white crud in the recessed areas is Vallejo wash, which is the first step in the application of environmental effects.











Don't mind the black marked transfer. Just a little accident while painting something else. In any case, it adds character.













The Thunderer Siege Tank is also nearly done. I will say that due to the molded-in details of the resin parts, transfer application was slightly annoying.













The BUSINESS END......


The headlights are from the Ebay seller Blood and Skulls Industry, LLC.













That's all for now. More to come.........

Vehicles are looking great! I am glad you still are doing this.

oldravenman3025,

You do love your vehicles.

Cheers,

CB

Lots of great content in these 14 pages! Glad you're back.

Appreciate the positive words, guys. Now, time for a small update!



Note: Click on the pics for a larger view in my gallery if desired.




Most of my efforts of late have been trying to lay down some shadow and base coating. A while back, I assembled a Leman Russ Eradicator from spares and extra bits purchased on Ebay. I finally got around to giving it a coat of Krylon Fusion Hunter Green.








After finding a can of Krylon Fusion River Rock, I also got the Conqueror and Exterminator rattle canned.








And the Land Raider Mk IIIC4i. I started painting on it after the major assembly. However, I'm doing it all by hand. So, it's slow going. I'm currently working on painting the second coat. After that, it will be on to the camo pattern.








Detail painting of the Argus is done. Next will be the 'Ardcoat and waterslide transfers.










Base coating of the Patton ACV is done. However, work's still going on with the sponsons. I also started with the details on the tank proper:








Remember this one?








Well, work has started on this one. Here is the lower hull and undercarriage.......







Using GW/Citadel tank commander bits, I added the vehicle commander and vox operator. In front of the radio set is a little homemade map I made. I only used the coupla minis, since they'll only be seen from above when the turret and aerial frame is added.

I also need to add another layer to the camo pattern.









On to some future projects! Here is a couple of old school Citadel metal and plastic Griffon Mortar Carriers I found on Ebay for a decent price.









I also managed to locate another 100% G.I. Joe Armadillo for the right price.









And some $5.00 a pop Walgreens diecast goodies. The FJ and LX's are 1/36 scale. The Toyota Harriers are "no scale", and of a somewhat toy-ish "deformed" make.











Well, that is it for now. More to come, folks!

All will pass muster once you have worked a little magic on them.

The rest are all looking fantastic. Love the mixture of so many different styles. Yet it all works, all comes together.