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Seeing three battleforces stacked up like that is.... impressive.

The good thing about the resin is that you can glue the model together, place it onto the truck and, using a hair dryer, carefully soften the tentacles to drape over the truck more naturally.

Can't wait to see how the trukks evolve now the trophies have arrived

@bigfish: I hadn't thought of that - impressive creativity there!

@monkeytroll: Today's update is just for you - multiple pics to reveal those hidden parts - well, on today's work anyway... The Mantis Ork was finished, but suffered some damage in transit. I need to glue (possibly pin) the two pieces back together and deal with any missing basing material. The DE are awaiting their basing being done, which is waiting on me making a decision. Git's Stormboy Nob is awaiting a satin spray - though it may just be easier to send it to him to do it

@Rogue Wolves: Thanks!

@Artsoldier35: I think that is where the original idea came from - and from one of my regular readers I think too, though it isn't in my page 50 catchup - must have come later - though I see you started it with the deer/tyranid carcass across the hood and Miss Dee made the leap to ID4 with Orks with stoogies and one called "Fat Lady"....

@mullet_steve: Nidz are a trophy carcass, in the back, Will Smith style

@CommissarKhaine: Good - I always look forward to your updates! I think we may have something cyclic here...

@endtransmission: Yes, I mustn't forget the hairdryer technique! You are sport on for the plan though

Right, todays' update. A photo before I begin - all holes cut for all of Morgrim's retainers:


Start on "Da Lion Helm" and "Wotcha". First draft. 3 pics from multiple angles just for monkeytroll



I think the "wingz" are a bit big (bunny ear big) - and may cut them down to about half the height (where the thicker stem starts). Also not 100% on the grot. Definitely needs some robes to be more "Wotcha" like - but I may need to change to one I can get the helmet more in front of rather than over the shoulder... not sure...

Lastly, starting on da bosspole - the classic Empire General Standard to Dark Angels conversion:

Needs some green stuff to fix the wingz...

Catchya!

you added that sword right? it wasnt on mine. How did you do it?!?!?!

Looking good. Cheers for the multi-angle display

I actually quite like the OTT bunny ears, and nice storage rack btw.

What's the plan for the boss-pole, a looted DA banner, or an orky version?

You sir are inspiring haha keep it up can't wait to see more

I'm with Monkeytroll, I actually quite like the bunny ears.

same

I quite like the OTT bunny ears too

Luvin the bunny ears

Like the venomthropes as well - I can testify to the hairdrier bit too - worked wonders on my latest two Hive Guard to make them look a bit different (position wise) from the other two without the need to cut them up.

I'm for the bunny ears... they look great and over-the-top is perfect for orks.

Just to make the challenge more public... Arakasi. I challenge you to actually finish one of your many projects over christmas

Then I think it's ben decided, OTT Bunny ear-wings FTW

Looking at the hat-grot again, I'd be tempted to try and make it more obvious that he's struggling to balance the helmet. The easiest way of doing that would be to bend his legs a little so his back foot is on the floor, but his front foot is up in the air a bit and he's leaning backwards... a bit like in a Laurel and Hardy sketch

@Rogue Wolves: Yes, I added the sword. The original sculpt has a Hammer of Sigmar. First, remove the hammer at the top (a jeweller's saw comes in real handy here - and later) and replace with the top of a DA Power Sword. Second, cut out the handle of the hammer at the bottom (again, jeweller's saw comes in handy) - use a knife to shave off the bottom bit. Cut off the bottom of the Power Sword at the same angle as the scroll and to the correct size and glue in place. Now, the tricky parts! Cut the wings off of the DA Power Sword and glue in to position - you probably only need one cut in half, or you are going to have to cut/sand down both - and glue into position (I didn't do this part very well). Even trickier - cut the Power Sword at the hilt, then cut down the length to the banner and at the same angle - this will be a small piece! Cut away from the left at an angle to match the skeletal arm. File down the back until it is very thin! Additionally, take your knife to the last bit of hammer staff and shave down as much as possible. Then glue your tiny bit in place. Job's a good one!

@monkeytroll: Storage rack(s) are because I decided to get organised (and now have to deal with multiple pets). Not cheap, but very useful. Only just fits all my Ork bitz though... (admittedly, several are being used for Dread Fleet). There is a much grander design (of course!) for the boss pole - a cross between a looted DA banner and an Orky version if you will - but we are getting (a tiny bit) ahead of ourselves

@Aboucher: Thanks!

@endtransmission: Challenge publicly accepted! (I can't believe you bolded "finish"). I'll try out your grot idea - I think I get what you are getting at

@everyone: Of course you all like the bunny ears I don't have any issue with Orks and over the top (really? would anyone think that looking at my Orks?) I'll probably try the shorter version, put it up for your valued consideration, and then make a final decision from there

Of course I had to bold it. Otherwise you might take that to somehow mean start another sub-project

Base is looking good, and I love the wings on the helmet; hell, I love the whole bearer, he's looking splendid!

I love the Independence Day style "alien in truck"

@CommissarKhaine: Not you too?

@SilverMK2: As always - it'll be better when it's finished

(yes, I'm ignoring endtransmission )

So I made a BIG mistake this evening - I looked at the GW's "What's New Today".

I NEED that banner from the Beastmen Minotaur Kit.

I was going to use a Black Orc banner - but it's weedier - plus the Minotaur one comes with a bear/lion skin - it's a match made in heaven!

MUST... NOT... BUY... £27.70... KIT... FOR... BANNER...

Bitz sites are out?

Anyone happen to have a spare Minotaur banner they don't need? I think I may have to try the trade channel...

Carry on...

lol, sorry I don't have one, but your now tempting me...

PLEASE...INSERT...WHAT...ARAKASI...SAID

It is a good banner. I'd try the DCM trade area first, or keep an eye on ebay as rarer bitz tend to come up on there more often than they do on the bitz sites.

@Matt.Kingsley:

@endtransmission: Way ahead of you, well, except for the ebay thing (nothing I can see)... I have a suspicion I may be a tad insane in the next day or two - it is holding up my Boss Pole Bearer now!

Right, at this risk of upsetting Dakka, "Da Lion Helm" Bearer - now wiv shorta bunny ears...


And another angle for monkeytroll

*I* like it more. Please send hate to endtransmission. Joking... really...

A start on "Da Book 'o Taktiks" Bearer:


And an in progress shot of Morgrim and his rapidly expanding entourage:


Give the shear size of what I have planned for the Boss Pole, he will probably go where the helm bearer is currently. I am figuring the Ammo Runt will go in the slot next to him (see if I can work the hurricane bolters into that one ) and that will leave the front slot and the two far right slots for the Wotchas - of which "Da Sword 'o Sekrits" bearer is the last to make his appearance

Catchya!

Nice really liking the book grot!

Love the way the diorama is coming along Arakasi.... it's going to be spectacular!

I think the ears look a little too... cluttered? short.

With the longer it fit better, meshing with the helm better.

Also had a very Asterix feel to it

sorry, long ears FTW

Ok so the Helmet bearer brought a happy tear to my eye *sniff sniff* just beautiful man.

Actually like the long ears, you know .

Book bearer is looking good. Maybe you could make him look old, so that he's using the book stand as crutches?

And you've got me curious for the boss pole now!

What's with passing the hate my way? I think you now need to work (for free of course) between Christmas and New Year :p

The group is coming together nicely. You're inspiring me to try and come up with a mini diorama for my inquisitor's retinue (when I get around to them).

The helmet does look more balanced with the shorter wings... but is it Orky?

Ahh, thanks to the extra angle I can now see that the shorter ears do indeed look more realistic

I preferred the longer ears



But as always your model, and you're happy with the shorter


Like the book bearer, hope we're going to see some glyph taktiks in there when done. Have you thought about using watchers with a head swap for your wotchas? I've been trying to add a nose poking out of one's hood for a tekkie, but I'm thinking a full head swap might be better.


I saw the hurricane bolter in front of the meganob in the background and thought you had another 'kopta or something on the go


And it's not just for the banner, think what other interesting bits are in that box.
I've not seen it, so I don't know what they are, but there's bound to be various useful things in there

Not to be a terrible person or anything and put ideas in your head... BUT...

It occurs to me you could buy the set, take the bits you want then sell the remainder on ebay as individual parts to make up the difference and possibly make a profit.