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Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/20 18:12:14


Post by: Finnlock


I finally finished the full sized flamer the other day and here are some pics!

It's damn hard to get good pics by myself so I'll have to wait for Raven to come home so i can get some better ones of her holding it...

It started out looking like this...


Then like this..


And now looks like this!












Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/20 20:19:41


Post by: Viktor von Domm


is that a smoke detector in the background? lol^^


the flamer looks absulutly stunning!
feel proud!

vik


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/20 20:23:22


Post by: Gitsplitta


It's been a long time since I checked in on this blog. I'm still amazed by it. Terrific stuff Finnlock.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/21 01:44:28


Post by: LeBaron


You never stop amazing me.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/21 03:20:33


Post by: Finnlock


Thanks for the kind words.
As promissed New Pics!

With Raven's help I got some new pic's to better show scale and what-not.









Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/21 03:25:49


Post by: JB




That looks fantastic! The light gray showing through the air vent holes is a bit disturbing but makes sense given that the sooty black is coming from the very end of the weapon and from the outside.



Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/21 03:26:51


Post by: Gitsplitta


Really good! That's just so fun... brings a smile to my face to see such a good job on life sized pieces like this.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/21 05:14:18


Post by: jabbakahut


How did you do that flame effect, looks really cool. Do you have a wall dedicated to all your weapons? I would like to see your arsenal in total.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/22 03:09:20


Post by: XxRVNGRDxX


jabbakahut wrote: How did you do that flame effect, looks really cool. Do you have a wall dedicated to all your weapons? I would like to see your arsenal in total.


+1 to this.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/22 04:16:05


Post by: Ssgt Carl


This is awesome. It made me smile when I saw the flamer and then I went through all 21 pages of this thread.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/06/23 03:55:19


Post by: Finnlock


jabbakahut wrote: How did you do that flame effect, looks really cool.



It's a small LED light with an orange plastic bit from a nerf gun glued onto it. Over that it matte clear tape which is put in strips then cut to give it an uneven
edge/texture. When the light is turned on the magic happens, aww yeah.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/19 02:10:00


Post by: Finnlock


I got a Thing for fire it seems....

WIP piece





Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/19 07:59:44


Post by: Viktor von Domm


holy gak that is so sweet looking...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/19 08:34:36


Post by: BloodGenisis


Great tyvm! Now I have to start my DE Archo cosplay, wonder if I can get it done by ard boyz...might be fun to roll through that as a archon XD


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/19 10:07:40


Post by: bunnygurl


I am absolutely ashamed of myself that I did not see this thread sooner. I just finished browsing through the whole thing and *whistles* I'm hooked.

Could I be your new gf? I like Eldar... >_>


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/19 10:21:12


Post by: Ruglud


Finnlock wrote:



I saw this and thought - 'TO INFINITY AND BEYOND !!'

Seriously though, your work is amazing and inspiring. Don't ever stop ...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/19 10:25:27


Post by: Chowderhead


Have you seen these yet? Nerf came out with a supersoaker line, and they look familiar...


The Bolt Pistol
Spoiler:



The Bolter
Spoiler:


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/19 16:59:11


Post by: Optio


Pretty darn nuts but cool all the same


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/19 23:35:07


Post by: Finnlock


[quote=RugludI saw this and thought - 'TO INFINITY AND BEYOND !!'

Seriously though, your work is amazing and inspiring. Don't ever stop ...


That made me lol. thanks
In the end I think it came out alright

Chowderhead wrote:Have you seen these yet? Nerf came out with a supersoaker line, and they look familiar...


The Bolt Pistol
Spoiler:



The Bolter
Spoiler:


Yeah,they do look a lot like 40k weapons.
I have both of those sitting in a box waiting their turn for convertion.....


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/23 02:31:49


Post by: Finnlock


Aside from some minor touch ups, this is the finished Canoness BP.
This is a comistioned piece for Dragon Con, so you'll see it around if you go I'm sure.





Now on to the next items...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/23 11:49:42


Post by: Viktor von Domm


for all of us who won´t be on any named con... can we se an action pic with your lovley madame wearing that backpack? i would love to see the refference as i am wondering weather the stacks are a bit on the high side...

thanks, vik


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/24 02:31:51


Post by: Finnlock


I'll see what I can do, but it's not for her. The lady who will be wearing it stands 6 foot in her bear feet...It will be impressive indeed!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/26 22:01:12


Post by: Viktor von Domm


all the more a tremendous sight to behold i gather then^^


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/26 23:02:08


Post by: GiraffeX


Um wow I've just read through this thread from the start and you have some amazing skills, keep up the excellent work.

Looking forward to seeing more.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/28 05:03:05


Post by: Finnlock


More WIP pics. This is the COmbo weapon I have been working on, Bolter/flamer. Still a lot to do on it, but it's getting there...





Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/28 11:27:16


Post by: samwellfrm


Awesome. Looks better than the ones in the codex


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/28 20:09:35


Post by: MrTau


Cannot... Hold back... All... Awsomenes!!!! *drowns in own drool*


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/28 20:12:26


Post by: KingCracker


As always, your work looks great man. Definitely keep us posted


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/29 03:53:40


Post by: Finnlock


Thanks for the kind words.

Blocked out some more of the colors. Added more detail, most of it is just tacked on at this point to show placement and see what I need to change..That being said, this is more or less how it will look as a finished piece.





Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/29 18:48:35


Post by: GiraffeX


That's really impressive, its better than the GW combi weapons for the minis.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/30 01:38:28


Post by: Coolyo294


Where's the jawdrop orkmoticon?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/07/30 03:25:16


Post by: insaniak


coolyo294 wrote:Where's the jawdrop orkmoticon?







Awesome stuff...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/02 00:57:18


Post by: Finnlock


Viktor von Domm wrote:for all of us who won´t be on any named con... can we se an action pic with your lovley madame wearing that backpack? i would love to see the refference as i am wondering weather the stacks are a bit on the high side...

thanks, vik


Finnlock wrote:I'll see what I can do, but it's not for her. The lady who will be wearing it stands 6 foot in her bear feet...It will be impressive indeed!


Viktor von Domm wrote:all the more a tremendous sight to behold i gather then^^



Here is the Canoness with her backpack in an WIP test fitting. You can see the hight of the stacks isn't over powering.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/02 09:06:26


Post by: Viktor von Domm


whoa^^ cool outfit even now...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/02 09:50:02


Post by: Sabet


i hate you finnlock. i really do. you completely outclass us.
your builds are amazing. i am so jealous right now. as is your friends space marine suit. i reckon if he bulked out the middle a bit and the hammer it would look better, but is good everywhere else. oh i hate you finnlock. wish i had your skills.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/02 12:14:15


Post by: Alfndrate


Barefeet? Toe Rings?





But seriously, really cool work man.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/02 21:52:11


Post by: Aduro


I like the other gal in the background dashing out of frame before the picture was taken.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/03 03:43:54


Post by: Finnlock


Ha! I figured out how to mount the servo skull "Henry" to the back pack for added awesome. Here is the test shots after a quick paitn job. once monted and glued inplace it should be very secure.





I also added two "arms" to him...one claw and a buzz saw thingy. They came off of a kids fisher price toy. Some kind of 6 armed moon buggy thing.




Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/05 04:01:06


Post by: Finnlock


Finnlock wrote:




Updated Paint job, 95% done...



And just cause I thought it was cool..


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/09 09:36:30


Post by: Viktor von Domm


And just cause I thought it was cool..



the first, only and best reason ever!!!!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/09 10:19:19


Post by: Emperors_Champion


This whole thread is genius, pure genius!

Exalted!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/09 17:32:02


Post by: MrTau


Must... have ... lifesize Armor of something


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/09 18:04:48


Post by: The Good Green


Superb work. You are an inspiration.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/09 21:22:00


Post by: master of asgard


I would like to say there are no words to describe this thread, but there are, and they are as follows: Sheer, balls-out, absolute badassery!

Keep up the good work!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/16 03:59:51


Post by: Finnlock


Did a little more work while waiting for things to dry... I added to the back section of the gun. I think it looks much better now. I also added a design element to the right side of the gun, the wing isn't painted and might not be the final style I go with, but I wanted something there to show what I was driving at.

Thoughs are welcome.

The old back...note the large drop off at the end..


The new back, much more intergated feel now I think


New design element. The skull was a full 3d piece I trimed down to be as flush as I could make it. It still pokes out a bit more then I would like.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/17 00:37:49


Post by: Finnlock


Well, seeing how the guy who was going to laser cut a blade for me flaked out I have had to improvise for D*con...

This is a Nerf sword i have hadkicking around. I did a test paint on the blade to see if I could make it work.
I wish I knew what types of paint to use to make it more durable so I could make a sheath for it.
Anyone have any ideas or know what they use on LARP weapons?

Anyway, the WIP..



With flash



Thoughts, insight, winning lotto numbers for next weeks power ball?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/17 01:19:00


Post by: The Good Green


The paint job on that blade looks great. Have you worked with any sealers? I know they usually make things kinda glossy but I don't know all of them.

The combi-flamer is awesome too, btw. The extra embellishments on the sides really make it sing.

On a more critical note, while the one side of the hand guard looks cool, the other side looks surprisingly bare. Also the cable is too long for my taste, too much of a loop. I'm more use to the power swords that just have a wire running up the blade, stuck to it the whole way.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/17 04:42:31


Post by: Finnlock


Yeah, the tube was there from when I used it before (see 1st post of this thread)And yes, you are right, it is just kinda looped around all willy-nilly.

I didn't want to go crazy working on it only to have the paint chip off 1/2 way through :(
It currently has a few ( i think 6 or 7 ) layers of sealer on it, but the foam flexs so much it wants to crack.. :(

I guess no one will gte bopped on the head with it at the con :( :( :(


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/17 13:03:16


Post by: KingCracker


O was gunna mention the flexy-ness of those Nerf swords, as we have a couple different nerf weapons around here, that sword is the one I have. Its good fun, but good luck keeping that nice paint job on there Looking really good though, youve got a knack for this stuff


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/17 15:45:47


Post by: LeBaron


It's just pure genius all the time.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/17 16:13:07


Post by: Galorn


Finnlock wrote:Well, seeing how the guy who was going to laser cut a blade for me flaked out I have had to improvise for D*con...

This is a Nerf sword i have hadkicking around. I did a test paint on the blade to see if I could make it work.
I wish I knew what types of paint to use to make it more durable so I could make a sheath for it.
Anyone have any ideas or know what they use on LARP weapons?

[Pics deleted as there is really no need to repost em in their own thread]

Thoughts, insight, winning lotto numbers for next weeks power ball?


Acryllic Paints. (liquitex, GW, etc) as they will flex some. to seal a clear latex paint, or possibly Elmers.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/17 21:22:04


Post by: helgrenze


Or you could try something like Liquid Latex which maintains its flexability. The site has sample kits that should be just right for your purposes.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/18 00:15:08


Post by: Finnlock


Hmm, That Latex stuff is cool. I'll have to check that out...

Not sure I'll get to it before D*con, but worht checking out.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/25 01:45:57


Post by: Finnlock


Finally made the front piece for the right side....



Thoughts?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/25 02:33:35


Post by: pox


The problem with liquid latex is it will pull off quite easliy, even in thick layers. regular acrylic will pull off it it stretches too much.

If you're going the cheapest route possible, I'd get some PAX paint, or make some. its basically liquitex acrylic paint mixed with pros-aide to give it elasticity. you can buy the pros-aide and liquitex paint and mix it yourself, or purchase it pre-mixed. Just remember to fully dust it down with a colorless powder when you're done painting with it, or the sword will be forever sticky!

Do you have access to an airbrush? I'd recommend silicone airbrush makeup paint if you do. This will give you full coverage, with minimal wear and tear, even when brushing the sword up against anything. (like a sheath.)

If no airbrush, another option would be to use alcohol makeup paint, it will dye the foam itself (along with anything else it touches.) I use it when I need the make-up or prop to never, ever come off. the good stuff can only be thinned and removed with 99% isopropyl alcahol. The downside is cost, a one oz. bottle is around 12 bucks, plus you need the 99% isopropyl alchahol, which can be pricey if your local drugstore doesn't carry it in that strength.

(as an added bonus, you could also use the alcohol paint and an airbrush for the two-point combo!)

Good luck though, your work is really, really good, and I hope to see more!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/25 04:21:12


Post by: Finnlock


Wow, thanks for the imput pox, I'll have to look into that after D*con!

Of coruse I want to do the blade the way I intended with a sheet of clear acrylic, but good to know for the future!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/25 04:43:07


Post by: Brother_Khiros


I just read through this entire thread, and I have to say...your work is amazing Finn. And to have the added bonus of a Mrs. that is this into 40K as well? Man, what more could a man ask for? Anyways, keep up the awesome work. I'll definitely keep popping in to see your updates!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/25 05:56:54


Post by: Mr.Malevolent


Uhm just discovered this thread and I have to say.... by the Emperor.....it is so epic! Your work is so inspirational and so full of details its insane. Keep up the good work!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/08/31 00:23:41


Post by: Finnlock


Thanks for the kind words. Sorry for the lack of updates, but trust me I've been working!

We'll be at Dragon COn this weekend and the paraide has 30 people signed up for the warhammer 40k group! woot! should be lots of fun!

Pictures will be up once we get back.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/01 19:26:08


Post by: chuckachu


Sadly I can't afford to hit DCon even though I now live in the DC area. Perhaps a pics or it didn't happen from the fabulous Finn? haha


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/01 19:29:25


Post by: Ratius


Mindboggling stuff, total kudos!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/07 23:36:53


Post by: helgrenze


Nice to see the weapons we have watched you build in other peoples hands.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/10 04:51:53


Post by: bebopdrums2424


...i dunno what to say .... we are painting miniatures here and youve discovered time travel...mind boggling. incredible. A monumental project most of us have only dreamed of and passed off as the impossible. just seeing this post for the first time...obvi subbed


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/15 02:59:40


Post by: Finnlock


I like this one quite a bit.



Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/15 03:42:18


Post by: The Good Green


Those costumes are really amazing. I looked through a lot of the pics of the parade and your group is one of the strongest and I think the most impressive amongst the masses. It kind of reminds me of that poster of the space marine facing a halo soldier. Epic win for Grimdarkness.

Though, the water bottles really sell it. Maybe, for next year, design some camel water bags into the back packs.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/15 03:58:54


Post by: Finnlock


Lol, Marching is 90 degree atlanta humidity is nasty work. The pic is from the end of the parade, they hand out water bottles.
I like to think of them as genades


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/15 18:34:01


Post by: The Good Green


Oh GEEZ! 90 degrees: you and your lit are nuts! Nevermind about the camel water packs, in that case. They would be warm and gross.

Grenades it is.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/15 19:40:40


Post by: KingCracker


Man those were some awesome costumes. I uh......made an Ork PK....so there. Its in my blog, and sucks compared to that stuff


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/16 05:20:36


Post by: Finnlock


KingCracker wrote:Man those were some awesome costumes. I uh......made an Ork PK....so there. Its in my blog, and sucks compared to that stuff


Your PK is awesome, I love it! Git any more pics of it?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/17 14:37:53


Post by: JB




Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

Did all of your creations survive the trip unscathed?



Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/17 14:48:53


Post by: Mr.Malevolent


Man those pictures are amazing! It always seems like the best quality cosplay costumes always come from the 40k crowd. Must be due to the insane amount of detail we deal with fluff and mini wise!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/25 04:55:55


Post by: Finnlock


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http://sgmorton.smugmug.com/Costuming/Drag...4777895_88BPCcQ
http://sgmorton.smugmug.com/Costuming/Drag...4779161_QFW4qBZ
http://sgmorton.smugmug.com/Costuming/Drag...4780316_CGcqrw8
http://sgmorton.smugmug.com/Costuming/Drag...4781598_sHnBRXM
http://sgmorton.smugmug.com/Costuming/Drag...4783155_9X2RCSG
http://sgmorton.smugmug.com/Costuming/Drag...4784534_MDpQhFd
http://sgmorton.smugmug.com/Costuming/Drag...5091000_xvFvh7H
http://www.bdkennedy.com/Other/DragonCon-2...2202901_pMHqxHG
http://www.bdkennedy.com/Other/DragonCon-2...2203128_JfnsK3H
http://www.bdkennedy.com/Other/DragonCon-2...2203330_hxrQcdc
http://www.bdkennedy.com/Other/DragonCon-2...2203563_wsnRBfm
http://www.bdkennedy.com/Other/DragonCon-2...2381598_44CrCVw
http://www.bdkennedy.com/Other/DragonCon-2...2381797_sr9ZPPg
http://www.bdkennedy.com/Other/DragonCon-2...2381993_c8sg9Mk ("Hey, why don't you hurry up and join your own group?")
http://lousview.smugmug.com/Photography/Dr...0981323_wDtCP4B


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/09/28 14:15:55


Post by: Zefig


Whoa, congratulations! You certainly deserved it, well done.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/06 03:01:37


Post by: Finnlock


Look what finally came... Only took them 2 months to ship it to me...

Of the 19 pieces that where shipped to Australia, one came back to the US leaving them with an even number.






Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/06 03:23:09


Post by: forruner_mercy


EDIT: Needed to read
Anyway, some cool stuff in this thread.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/06 03:33:22


Post by: Finnlock


I also got this hoodie and messenger bag as part of my winnings..


Me and my loot...



Edit: Really makes me want a techno priest hoodie...hmm...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/06 03:50:43


Post by: Veteran Sergeant


Wow. I've never liked the fluff or models for the Sisters, but those costumes and especially the weapons, are pretty awesome. Pretty amazing work dude.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/06 04:05:29


Post by: forruner_mercy


How.Did.You.Get.That.Chainsword.
It is awesome.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/06 04:13:58


Post by: Finnlock


forruner_mercy wrote:How.Did.You.Get.That.Chainsword.
It is awesome.


Finnlock wrote:Heh, my chainsword won me a chainsword!
http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/09/i-am-a-space-marine-here-are-the-winners/



That's how. Entered my chainsword into the contest and won


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/06 10:07:12


Post by: Viktor von Domm


congratz mate... well earned... and a techpriest outfit... you said it first... now we wanna see^^


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/09 00:30:41


Post by: Finnlock


Viktor von Domm wrote:congratz mate... well earned... and a techpriest outfit... you said it first... now we wanna see^^


I got someone I'm in cahoots with working on the tech priest hoodie as we speak....shhhh.. don't tell anyone *wink*


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/09 16:26:50


Post by: M0rdain


This is just full of WW!

I am egarly waiting on your Bolter Tutorial


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/09 20:39:54


Post by: tarar2d2


hudeirtebhvsheskvegserilawunalvefnv...


sorry.
my jaw dropped onto the keyboard.
That is absolutely amazing



(P.S. Want...)


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2011/12/10 04:15:08


Post by: Finnlock


Thanks for the kind words.

I am getting the bug to start building again...

I have a list of weapons and armor I want to make. In terms of costumes/armor I want to make a Witch Hunter one for myself and a seraphim for Raven or one of the other ladies...

I am also trying to talk myself into doing a GK Termie....so far I have failed to talk myself into it, thank the gods...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/01/29 02:41:08


Post by: Finnlock


Some times you just have to let your inner ork out to play...





Now to build the muscle under suit and armor!

Da Orkz is in da houze!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/01/29 06:04:51


Post by: Rogue Wolves


thats cool man, where did you get that?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/01/30 03:23:55


Post by: Finnlock


The mask came from a chap on deviant art.
The "SHoota" is a GoW retro Lancer I own. Just wanted a big stand in.

Trying to deside if I want to do a pistol and powa klaw or a shoota...or possable a flammer. All could be cool looking in the end.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/01/30 07:04:05


Post by: JB




Well, that's an unexpected twist, but it is really cool!!

The weapon looks appropriate.

I am rooting for a power klaw!



Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/01/30 08:16:02


Post by: Toast36


Another vote for a power claw.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/01/30 08:18:58


Post by: Lone Cat


Good! next time i'll finish za similar dress before I'm goin' to the next Kylie concert

meow


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/03 00:59:49


Post by: Rogue Wolves


i think my vote if for orky power klaw, but if your going for extended use, power klaw might get annoying after a while


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/10 01:27:56


Post by: Finnlock


I'm thinking now maybe Ork Pimp boss...

Da girlz betta have my money


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/21 16:17:54


Post by: M0rdain


[]D [] []\/[] []D

+1 for the Powa Claw


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/22 00:01:53


Post by: jabbakahut


Looks like someone from the computer game Arcanum.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/22 10:25:50


Post by: Viktor von Domm


OMG that shows quite much how old you have to be^^ lol...*sobs* and me for that matter^^


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/22 13:19:57


Post by: Ovion


Or something out of Shadowrun.
At least you could in Second ed..


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/23 03:48:24


Post by: Finnlock


LOL, just need to figure out some kind of ork "PIMP KAIN "

Anyone have any ideas?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/23 05:02:56


Post by: Nrljm


Wow good work with the chainsword I saw the competition in AUS giving them away for the spacemarine game, had no idea they were valued at $4500!!! That's crazy.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/24 02:55:22


Post by: Finnlock


Thanks! Yeah, the chainsword weighs a ton!

But for something REALLY crazy, check this guys 1/6th scale space marines...so epic!!!

http://www.1-6th.co.uk/spacemarine/index.html


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/24 09:04:36


Post by: FantasyBob


Isn't Captain Titus (hope i remember well) from the game "Space Marine"!'


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/24 10:29:55


Post by: Norn King


There are no words that can describe this thread...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/25 04:07:47


Post by: Finnlock


And then there is this....

I give you one of the most epic costumes I have seen, Colin nailed this perfectly, the scale, level of detail...Colin took 2 years to make this, but it is worth the wait!

I give you this in real life!

Behold Borther Captain Colin!



Edit:

Yes, there is a helmet to go with it..



Back detail

Yeah, he is that awesome...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/25 12:53:36


Post by: Viktor von Domm


at first i thought it was a photoshop...but then the true magnitude hit me in the face...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/27 14:35:47


Post by: Aduro


It... It's So Beautiful!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/27 14:50:41


Post by: ishkatar


This costume is pure epic!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/27 15:13:47


Post by: Alfndrate


That grey knight costume is amazing! My only complaint, and it is a small one, and would help the costume...

Since the helmet is a wee bit larger, and there isn't the space for it to fall properly on the head, you can see his forehead in the picture. He should pop some hard colored plastic in there to cover that up, but amg that's one amazing costume.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/02/27 16:23:24


Post by: Finnlock


Alfndrate wrote:That grey knight costume is amazing! My only complaint, and it is a small one, and would help the costume...

Since the helmet is a wee bit larger, and there isn't the space for it to fall properly on the head, you can see his forehead in the picture. He should pop some hard colored plastic in there to cover that up, but amg that's one amazing costume.



There is red plasic in the eyes, I you are just seeing the way the flash reflected.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/03/29 02:34:43


Post by: agnosto


Opps accidental necro...sorry.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/03/31 02:29:38


Post by: Finnlock


Nah, it's all good!

I have been working on casting up things for other 40k costume builders, but I have not been posting here :(

Tanith badge I'm working on.

Inq icons


Iron halo

Ultra marine seal

Big imp eagle plate..

Castings piling up!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/03/31 04:16:53


Post by: Rogue Wolves


those are sweet, especialy like the tanith badge, and the purity seal, is that one made with real wax?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/03/31 15:56:23


Post by: Viktor von Domm


wonderful stuff!!! you should sell that and get rich!...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/03/31 17:26:53


Post by: FM Ninja 048


Viktor von Domm wrote:wonderful stuff!!! you should sell that and get rich!...


or a C&D

but those are really cool, I like the iron halo


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/04/01 02:22:52


Post by: Finnlock


Rogue Wolves wrote:those are sweet, especialy like the tanith badge, and the purity seal, is that one made with real wax?


Thanks! They are not real wax, I used hot glue to make the wax like forms. Then I made a mold so I can cast 'em up as needed. they are about 3" across.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/07/30 03:37:19


Post by: Finnlock


Project is still alive ya gitz!

Me shoota gun




Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/03 03:14:17


Post by: Finnlock


Tes fid da amor!

Dis way

Dat way

Da Odda Front

Me Stompas, das good fer stompin'!


Still a lot to do and not all the bits is done or on yet...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/03 12:01:04


Post by: Squigsquasher


This. Is. Awesome. Subscribed.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/06 02:39:30


Post by: Finnlock



More work done...I see some areas I need to make adjustments on...like the loin cloth..that red just doesn't work..
The thing in my left hand is a potato masher style grenade I made, I have two I want to put intot he belt.

I still need to finish the Melee weapon i have planned.






Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/06 02:41:37


Post by: Rogue Wolves


best ork costume ever! but I agree, you should go a different color on the loin cloth, as well as ripping up the bottom a bit to make it look less clean


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/06 03:03:12


Post by: shasolenzabi


A nice big jagged looking choppa?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/14 03:23:29


Post by: Finnlock


Me Chain axe!
The gloves are very stiff and make it hard to hold stuff, but this isn't to bad. Should not be an issue to carry around.




Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/14 16:30:38


Post by: The Good Green


'ERE WE GO - 'ERE WE GO - 'ERE WE GO!!!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/14 16:37:51


Post by: Arrathon


Just seen this thread, O.O How many fist fulls of money do i need to throw in order to have a GK Suit made for me??


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/14 19:19:21


Post by: evildrcheese


Wow. This is amazing!

More please!

D


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/16 23:41:04


Post by: D4saken1


Un' Swing O' Dat Choppa An' U Snik-A Beekee E'asy!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/17 01:27:28


Post by: Finnlock


Thanks!
I plan on doing a full final test fit this weekend. Dragon Con is only 11 days away and I still need to touch up the sister of battle armors!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/18 03:43:22


Post by: Finnlock


One of my other customes for Dragon Con.
The Six String Samurai...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/26 02:47:52


Post by: Finnlock


Heavy bolter for the sisters of battle to carry in the dragon con parade....





Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/26 06:26:43


Post by: Mr.Malevolent


Simply fantastic!
Loving the Ork costume so much.
That choppa is just too freakin' cool mate.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/26 08:56:13


Post by: Ovion


Can that Vulcan still fire? Or have you sealed it up?
Heavy Boltering folk with whistlers would be hilarious


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/08/26 14:07:10


Post by: Finnlock


No, I just used the grip from the vulcan and the ammo belts. It does have sound effects however.

My 1st plan was yo use a vulcan, but the realities where it was going to take a lot of work to mod it to work poperly and look right. the vulcan would work well for a imp gaurd style heavy bolter, not so much for the marines or sisters. the bottome feed is a problem.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/09/24 12:59:57


Post by: chaoticjune


So you mentioned up thread that you use foamed PVC for costume armor (and presumably for your awesome props) I'm in the planning stages of making my own sisters costume, and was wondering if you'd mind sharing some details. Like what thickness(es) do you use? How do you shape it, and what do you use for a heat source? What type of paint (or brand) and sealant do you use. And finally, do you have a recommendation for online suppliers for your materials? You've made some awesome stuff, and I'd rather learn how to make this stuff the right way.

Thanks


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/09/29 17:36:57


Post by: Finnlock


Hi, sorry I haven't updated this in a while, but I see you found your way over to the OC.

I'll do my best to help you where I can


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2012/10/01 02:16:07


Post by: mayajid


all the costumes and weapons are amazingly awsome! I especially love the flamer- ingenious Idea with the light. do yall do any comission work?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/08/02 05:31:30


Post by: Casey's Law


Hah, awesome!

I found your blog a while back and read through it all, I didn't want to necro it though. Everything you've done is amazing man! Really impressive!


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/08/02 05:47:00


Post by: grayshadow87


So how exactly were you able to mod the clip for the bolter?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/08/02 11:08:14


Post by: Finnlock


 grayshadow87 wrote:
So how exactly were you able to mod the clip for the bolter?


I took a clip from a buzz bee dart gun, it was almost perfect in it's stock form and basicaly just needed some paint.


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/08/02 12:08:34


Post by: Pedro Kantor


Just .

All of it,the GK dude,the ork,the SoB stuff,simply .


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/09/08 16:31:11


Post by: Finnlock


Battle Sister makes a quick appearnce in this video (part 1)
the Ork and SoB. We both should have longer appearinces in the second or thrid parts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAG7KvuFn8s


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/09/17 01:19:29


Post by: Finnlock


Blargh...I'm sure you all are tired of me posting crap from Dragoncon, but here is another video! ( if anyone is checking)
this one is at 3:47 , it's quick but you can see the flame effect of the back pack better then any of the others.

the whole video is very well done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eBYiVFyppU


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/09/17 06:18:06


Post by: Viktor von Domm


Never tired matey, just the envy keeps our gobs shut


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/09/24 22:20:25


Post by: Finnlock


Thanks!
Because this year we got a lot more press( mostly due to my upgrade in GFs) I need to figure out how to top these armors...the Ork I think needs a Powa Klaw and I think I need to redue a lot of the Cannoness armor, mainly the legs, robe and arms, possably the backpack too...


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/10/01 00:24:27


Post by: Finnlock


One more quick video apperance!
at 5:04..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym9YWS-lKBs

IF these videos don't make you want to come to Dragon con...well...*shrug* I should also point out they have table top gaming at dragon con all weekend long


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/10/04 07:32:28


Post by: Azazelx


Amazing work, mate. I also like how you act as armourer to all the SoBs at the con. Also - "Upgrade in GFs"? Her costume you mean? Or actual GF?


Life size Sister of Battle Armor, Working chainsword,Hand Flamer, Bolter Pistols and more..... @ 2013/10/10 02:51:32


Post by: Finnlock


 Azazelx wrote:
Amazing work, mate. I also like how you act as armourer to all the SoBs at the con. Also - "Upgrade in GFs"? Her costume you mean? Or actual GF?


Both