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Amazing work and far better than anything I could do, my criticism is therefore from my position as a viewer and fan.

The two shoulder plates that drop down either side, increase size and 'bulk' of those and greatly increase the size of the gun arm, it will lend credence to why the legs are so heavy duty, the current duel earthshakers look too weedy imo.

Loving the upgraded head btw.

ratmkith wrote:Thanks for all the comments guys, it's nice to see the blog post back on the first page.

@ Cadavar and Person Person - Thanks for the links, those skull alternatives should come in very handy for the final detailing.

I haven't been able to work on the Banelord in the last month, but I'm slowly getting back into it.

In response to the leg positioning, I'll be bringing one of the legs back to look like it's in mid-stride. And while the original plan was to paint it in sections, I'm quickly realizing I'll have to assemble it first if I'm to make sure it can stay up by itself.

Remember to wash the resin! I fell very good just to know I contributed to this awesome titan

While the attempt to bring one of the legs back didn't quite work, I was able to raise the body up an inch and I think it helps offset the big leg problem. I also added details to the head. Here are the new pics:









I have two drop pod panels that will be cut down, and added as hip armor covering the pistons on the waist.

This is going to take a long time to paint.

I love all the detail on this, it looks super.

Thanks everybody...

@MeanGreenStompa - I know what you mean about the shoulders, I want to add some massive horns to stick up vertically. I was thinking of the LOTR Mumakil but at $75 it's a bit ridiculous. Trying to find a cheap Triceratops toy to use the horns.

@PersonPerson - Definitely need to remember to wash the icon before I paint. I made that mistake with a FW dreadnought and the paint would not stick...

@General Stubbs - Yup, not looking forward to painting this thing. The original plan was to paint it in pieces to get to the detail, but I have a problem of not finishing my projects, so this one will be built before painting.

I love the head, reminds me so much in spirit of the epic model.

A suggestion... if you make the tail shorter and quite a bit more bulky it might balance out the forward body position (aesthetically and physically). Especially if you have it curled up and gun pointing forward close over the shoulder.

Wow dude, looks great! Keep up the good work and pics. Are you building this from scratch?

DAMN that is the best bane lord I've seen and it isn't done yet.
Blood for the blood god man keep doing what your doing

I got the idea to add horns from BlackDracoSLC impressive Chaos Titan scratchbuild project which can be found here:

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/243017.page

The first photo is of the hip armor plates that will be painted seperately and added over the hip pistons:



To bulk out the shoulders I added the GS horns on the side, and a pair of IG victims that have been rotting away for some time:

Time for a full frontal methinks

Thanks to the comments of you faithful readers, I realized that the Hellstrike Cannon was indeed way too small. So after getting some more rod, I lengthened the barrel and braced the base like the new Shadowsword tank. This only leaves the Doomfist arm, and figuring out how to connect the tail before I can finally start painting this beast:







I know the waist looks a little thin, but the armor plates from the previous photos bulk it out nicely. I'm also going to try and make some extended exhaust pipes with the leftover rod, as well as try and figure out how to hang loyalist marines on chains between the shoulder horns (similar to the artwork on the Ogre Kingdom codex).

Now that is goddamn impressive titan. Fix that tail on, pronto! I can't wait to see this complete!

Love it!

Only a few personal issues I have:

The horns look terrible IMHO.

Lose the little Reaper riding on top, it looks very out of place/silly.

Just my thoughts, but they bother me every time I see this beautiful monstrosity!

I dunno, I quite like the horns and reaper.

Is is actually possible to move that thing?

quaint...subtle too.


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also, are these pics taken next to your john? What a moving artistic approach.

@Dreadnote and NurgleBoy77 - Thanks guys, I'm hoping to have the tail in place as soon as possible. The grim reaper will be painted as a stone statue with plenty of aging and weathering, so it should make it much more subtle. The horns should also look better once they're painted to match the rest of the Titan.

@Goliath - It's gotten a bit bigger than I originally planned, but everything is/will be pinned so no movement. Just trying to get it to a store for gaming may be quite the exercise in packing and careful driving.

@sdf boy - Thanks...and yes, the photo was taken next to the john. The titan is now too big for a light box, and I've discovered the bath room is the perfect place to take photos as all the mirrors reflect and amplify light nicely.

Very nice Can't wait to see the tail, I'm sure your going to make it look bad ass. I can't see any thing wrong with it other than it's scary. You made Korne a very happy god.

Now THAT is a friggin titan. Super nice work thus far!

Fantastic details all over the model - I just hope you don't go crazy tried to paint all those bitz!

Here's to the awesome looking 2500 pt model with the Crazed rule. Oh, Khorne, you're so kooky!

Magnetize the marine so you can switch out. Have a crucified model of each race to intimidate your foes.

Cannerus_The_Unbearable wrote:Magnetize the marine so you can switch out. Have a crucified model of each race to intimidate your foes.

Prefered Enemy.

Cannerus_The_Unbearable wrote:Magnetize the marine so you can switch out. Have a crucified model of each race to intimidate your foes.

Cannerus_The_Unbearable wrote:Magnetize the marine so you can switch out. Have a crucified model of each race to intimidate your foes.

Gaargh! I wish I thought of that before I glued the marine down...too many great ideas presented by Dakka members, after I glued stuff down. Thanks for the suggestion regardless. Unfortunately, I haven't had too much time to work on the Banelord lately, mostly detailing the tail and putting together some more loyalist marines to hang, but hopefully some more photos in the next few days.

The goal is to start painting over the 4th of July weekend.

My Dark heart smiles at what an awesome model you have converted. It surely is a work of art. By my count you have used pieces from.

Whirlwind
2 Rhinos
2 Basalisks
Drop Pod
Defiler
FW Chaos Star, Khorne Brass Etched, Renegade Brass Etched
CSM New and Old Vehicle Sprues
Undead Black Coach driver
Landraider
Leman Russ
Ork and Marauder Fantasy Shields
Necron Destroyer
Landspeeder

Plus lots of Plasticard, GS, and Wood.

The only thing I think this needs is a better base. A diorama or least a destroyed building or something would be proper.

Great Job.


-jay

@HuronBH - Wow color me impressed friend. You're pretty much spot on except for the Ork Shields and Necron Destroyer. I originally had a shattered Rhino planned for the base, but unfortunately it screwed up the balance. I'm trying to figure out how to add some running guardsmen and smashed victims.


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Just a quick update...managed to finish the Chaos Titan Tail end. All that's left is to add rivets on the inside of the tail, and then I can move onto the Doom Fist.

I'm still adding some final details to the body and Doomfist, but I was getting impatient and wanted to try out the paint scheme. While the original plan was to have the Banelord looking ancient and weathered, when you're dealing with a 10 story killing machine stalking the battlefield I don't think subtlety is a major concern.

A little brighter than I planned but I think it helps make the model stand out:



There's still a bit unpainted (particularly the brass and black highlights) but you get the general idea. As usual any comments and suggestions are appreciated.

Ooooh paint! looks good and brooding