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Indeed it is. A Wave Serpent bit. I used the more sensor-looking one for the WS and then saved this one for use as unusual looking weapons. This is the short bit of the two on that part with the gems removed.

I nearly used an Ork big shoota, but looked a bit too thick for the purpose.

Now you just need a kroot standing on the nid's head so he can peer out the turret

Ha. Well if you look at how much the Gunner is crouching, if he stands up straight, he should be easily able to look out the top hatch.

 Dr H wrote:
Ta. Yes, I have plenty of tweezers of all kinds of shapes and sizes. ...

Don't we all? And still want more. My philosophy is spend all my hobby money on the tools to build things, rather than on the things themselves. Twice as much fun that way.

Sounds like a good philosophy, Red. Most of the tools I have, I've been using for the past 25 years or so...

Love the look and vibe this thing has.

I am with Red too. Materials are all around us, if we just have the tools to turn junk into art.

Tank is looking good!

Couldn't agree more with the tools.

Sounds like your thinking on building it on the same lines I would. It may just work

No...Marines can't use Heavy Stubbers..sorry, their armored fingers won't fit on the triggers. You use the Guard Baneblades, but you can't use our stubbers The line must be drawn HERE

Just chiming in with the notation on tools. With the right tools (and skill, obviously), you don't even need to waste time or money with kits. My thoughts on the turret is that it looks small. I realize it's still WIP, but my initial reaction is "weedy". Just my opinion, but I think it could use some bulking up. Even if it just gets some extra armor plating. Overall your build and paint job is fantastic.

 Dr H wrote:
Sounds like a good philosophy, Red. Most of the tools I have, I've been using for the past 25 years or so...

Oh, so they're practically new

I managed to get a hold of my father's dissection kit from college many years ago. It contained several excellent sets of tweezers, some odd looking probes and retractors (great for green stuff shaping, and burnishing too) and 3 different types of scalpels. I reckon they're about 60 years old. I still use them. Good tools should last several lifetimes.

Camkierhi wrote:Love the look and vibe this thing has.

I am with Red too. Materials are all around us, if we just have the tools to turn junk into art.

Thanks Cam. Good to hear you are feeling it.

shasolenzabi wrote:Tank is looking good!

Thanks Shas.

OneManNoodles wrote:Couldn't agree more with the tools.

Sounds like your thinking on building it on the same lines I would. It may just work

Well see what you think below...

dsteingass wrote:No...Marines can't use Heavy Stubbers..sorry, their armored fingers won't fit on the triggers. You use the Guard Baneblades, but you can't use our stubbers The line must be drawn HERE

What marines No marines involved with this tank...
I may just add that to the list of things to do, just for you...

Warboss_Waaazag wrote:Just chiming in with the notation on tools. With the right tools (and skill, obviously), you don't even need to waste time or money with kits. My thoughts on the turret is that it looks small. I realize it's still WIP, but my initial reaction is "weedy". Just my opinion, but I think it could use some bulking up. Even if it just gets some extra armor plating. Overall your build and paint job is fantastic.

Thanks for the thoughts. I am hoping the spaced armour will make it look larger, but will have to see when I get there. Thanks.

Red Harvest wrote:

 Dr H wrote:
Sounds like a good philosophy, Red. Most of the tools I have, I've been using for the past 25 years or so...

Oh, so they're practically new

I managed to get a hold of my father's dissection kit from college many years ago. It contained several excellent sets of tweezers, some odd looking probes and retractors (great for green stuff shaping, and burnishing too) and 3 different types of scalpels. I reckon they're about 60 years old. I still use them. Good tools should last several lifetimes.

Well none of my tools were new back when I started using them. One of the advantages of having older brothers is that you occasionally get useful things handed down (instead of just clothes). Some may be (and some look) old enough to be from a grandparent or my Dad too.

Progress on the reloading mechanism:
In theory this is designed to be able to move up and down with the gun to reload it at any angle. The observant amongst you will see that it can't really move down due to the turret ring... Can't really do a lot about that.
I was also going to add a second arm that placed the shells in the cradle from the ammo box on the back of the turret. But the limited space means I probably won't. Will see what I can do though.

The top picture shows the "modification" that was required to maintain the +30deg elevation (green arrow).


As you can tell, there won't be much visible anyway. But it's good practice for later projects and it fills a gap.
Thoughts?

I like it

What else is going in there that the second servo arm would have to fit around if it goes in?

 monkeytroll wrote:
I like it

What else is going in there that the second servo arm would have to fit around if it goes in?

Thanks.
It's more that, as you can see, this arm is pretty close to the hatch opening and the second arm has to fit between the two, leaving room for access.

I'll see what I can do. If I get the right "limb" length and find a good place to anchor it, it could fit...

And again the Dr shows us the meaning of detail.

Thanks Cam.

Here's the other arm.
It's quite simple and can't quite work in the available space, but gives the idea of what goes on.


I'll probably have to paint them before sticking them in.

Need to fill in the bottom of the gun too.

Then an ammo box for the co-axial gun, some electronic things, surface details and done.

Looking good, can't wait until it's finished.

Nicely done. Have you done any research? A quick googling of 'interior of tank turret' turns up some interesting stuff.

And good to hear about some of the tools too. I'm in good company I see.

Been lurking; got to say, that's some crazy interior detailing there mate. Great job!

Co'tor Shas wrote:Looking good, can't wait until it's finished.

Thanks. Much more work left to do yet. Stay tuned for the next exciting instalment...

Red Harvest wrote:Nicely done. Have you done any research? A quick googling of 'interior of tank turret' turns up some interesting stuff.

And good to hear about some of the tools too. I'm in good company I see.

Thanks. Oh yes, much research. There's a crazy amount of stuff crammed in some tanks...

inmygravenimage wrote:Been lurking; got to say, that's some crazy interior detailing there mate. Great job!

Hey Graven, nice of you to pop in a say hello, rather than peeking though the keyhole. Thanks.

Mini-update on the turret:

This shows my solution for getting the gun to stay where I put it; some pieces of card stuck to the sides. Doesn't really need a full, neat washer surrounding the pegs as it only has limited movement.

I've also added a few panels to break up the flat surface (there will be more), and the ammo boxes for the co-axial gun (I may put a strap around the spare one). I've also prep'ed the arms for painting and once they are done and installed then I'll add the remaining details ... also need to make a couple of monitors too and then, finally a sprinkling of wires/cables.

Oh yeah, and I've also made the hatch. Using the same technique as the other one (and like the other one, breaking a piece in the process. But it may have been fixed with a bit of glue and not a complete re-build).

The hatch appears to be holding up well now that the glue has fully set.
Here's a few pictures to show the gun elevation, the hatch and what you can see (currently) inside the turret through the top and bottom.

Progressing nicely.

The Loading breech is fantabulous!

Thanks Co'tor and Dave.

Here's a little more... Well, done actually... and primed...

You can see that:
I've added some trailing cables. Why do they just suddenly stop in seemingly random places? I'm glad you asked that, it's because they go out of sight from either the bottom or the hatch, so there was no point in trailing them further.

I added a little monitor next to the hatch (a bit of sprue with a square of card stuck on it).

I also added a piece of treadplate under the hatch, as that seemed a place where people are likely to... tread.

I added a "cap" to the end of the breach, so that it looks nice a neat... and I also filled the underside of the gun piece there so that is also neat.

There's a couple of rough patched where I stuck something down and then noticed that it wasn't visible, so moved it (and as it wasn't visible there's no point cleaning it up).

Once the primer is dry I can give this a lick of paint and then stick it together.

 Dr H wrote:

I also added a piece of treadplate under the hatch, as that seemed a place where people are likely to... tread.

That seems a logical assumption Captain.......

Dammit, you're a doctor, not a captain.....


Looking good, always approve of wires

I love all the extra little details you've added, looking forward to seeing this painted .
Have you decided on a color scheme yet?

monkeytroll wrote:Dammit, you're a doctor, not a captain.....

Looking good, always approve of wires

Thanks. Can't go wrong if you add wires or tentacles.

hk1x1 wrote:I love all the extra little details you've added, looking forward to seeing this painted .
Have you decided on a color scheme yet?

Thanks hk.
No, not yet. I think I will have to see what grips me when I have it ready to paint.
Unless inspiration hits me in the mean time. I've done a little searching, but nothing yet...

Hinged hatches look great

The Predator looks very 'happy' to see you

 Ruglud wrote:
Hinged hatches look great

Thanks. If only I didn't keep breaking them in the process...

The Predator looks very 'happy' to see you

Bad Ruglud.

It's not as pretty as it could be, it may not be the best design, but I'm calling the interior of the turret DONE.

You can see the rough edges, unfinished paintwork etc. in the open shots, but when enclosed, these don't show.

I hope it was worth the wait.

That now concludes the inside of the tank. It's all done. So now, I'm going to look at gluing the hull together and looking at what the next job will be...

Gosh, that's ever so pretty!
btw, is the plog title a reference to Thermodynamics, Muse, or what?