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that looks like a new tank is in the making....?...

@Ruglud: TY. And mystery unraveled.

@MagosBiff: Thanks for the input. I agree, the barracks could use a frame or boxing on the inside to complete the roof vents, but it's also true those would collide a bit with the crossing girders and the wiring, had to make a call there, the lights won. Maybe in V.3.0, when the lights are part of the plan since the beginning instead of a late add-on...

And too true - as mentioned before - the priming/first coating of a scratch build is really the turning point from the random, uneven collection of bits and parts to an actual something.

On another topic, bullseye on that call, WD N° 132 vintage Baneblade it is!

@Viktor: Indeed!

Inspired by Heliodore 's work, started on a scratch built Baneblade of my own, some more done today:



As mentioned elsewhere, it is probably quite smaller than the present version, and the templates will require more than a bit of trimming and adjusting, but on the way...

If it turns out too small or too dissimilar to the current models, it can always turn into an Australis pattern build, either previous or derivative from the actual one.

More than ever, C&C are welcome.

Thanks for looking.

I have one of the old Armorcast baneblades/shadowswords... it's considerably smaller than the modern one. Still.... it's a BANEBLADE BABY!

Looking good, glad to see Rogue Trader living on! Yes, the templates are funny like that, I really wonder how they were developed. It seems a safe bet to assume the example build shown in the original article was NOT built using the templates that were ultimately published in the White Dwarf.

So far it looks well on it's way to being a cool build! The main hull where the main turret mounts will get a bit tricky thanks to the wonky templates. In terms of weapons, the old BBs (this one and the two Biasi/ Armorcast ones) had a single heavy boler on the front hull mounted turret, as opposed to twin-linked heavy bolters. Also, they had 3 bolters on both side sponson instead of twin-linked heavy bolters. If you update that you'll be fine with regards to having a model you can use in a game of modern 40k. Of course, if you're playing against a stickler, they may not like the fact that this BB is only 2/3rds the size of GW's plastic kit!

Keep it up, I'll keep a watch!


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Oh, and I really like your buildings/ terrain!

@Gitsplitta: Good to know it, thanks for that.

@Heliodore: Thank you on both accounts. Yes, I fully agree on the templates being either a draft or a guide more than actual blueprints, lots of room for builders criteria in there...

I'm now struggling with the main hull right now, just a bit tricky might be somewhat of an understatement!

Games wise, I do not play much (if at all) in an easy-going group, so I don't think the weapons config or WYSIWYG would be a problem (Undersize might draw a growl, but no more). I'll see what to do about the smaller guns considering mostly looks, and what I have laying around (no bits to speak about) or can came up with.

Small update:



Cheers.

Making excellent progress.

Great, hehe, when I got to this point I certainly did the trimming, but I kept the top plates unaligned as they were, good on you!

@Gitsplitta: Thanks for following, I expect to deliver a more solid update in the next instalment...

@Heliodore: Great call, and on a poor pic... No pressure on me at all onwards...

Yes, the unaligned plates were not an option, I would have sooner or later woke up in the middle of the night to fix that if I hadn't done it already...

Glue setting on said main hull, half of it redone for proper fitting.

Thanks for stopping by.

Following great work is it's own reward. Love watching people who excel at scratch building.

I know that feeling! In this case, I just keep telling myself its a detail on my BB only I would notice (whistles to self ).

Great, keep it up!

Like it, following this one closely, got to make some of these soon.

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Love the design. But it makes me wonder...


Does this mean Ann Margaret's not coming?

Full Metal Jacket, FTW!

@Gitsplitta: Flattered, TY.

@Heliodore: Hobby (and not only hobby, mind you) OCD? Indeed. And proud of it too!

@Camkierhi: You really should. It'd make a great addition to either display shelf or army, This particular version (WD 132) though, as said above, a) is sensibly smaller than the current version; and b) the templates themselves are far - far - from accurate. That can either be a pain, or a challenge and opportunity for putting down a persona imprint on the build.

Anything else, just ask away.

@MWHistorian: With your background, you were bound to get straight away!

Taking shape:



Jumped the gun there. In proper order now:

The (dreaded) top hull:



Dry-fitted over the track housings:



With main (swivelling) turret:



And started to pile up some guns too:



I took some leeway with these, but, can they really be too big actually?

C&C are welcome as always.

Cheers.

PS I started painting the barracks as well, since it's the same colour scheme as the first version, at it is just basecoated at the time, I guessed pics would've been redundant, but it is coming along too.

Hehe, I agree, OCD can be a good friend in times like these. I actually went ahead and re-did the part of my top plate that was wonky, feel much better now!
Great, the top hull looks solid! "Dreaded" is a good way to describe the building experience here!

And you acquire another viewer. Totes subbed.

@Heliodore: Glad you approve. The hull and the gun mount in the turret have a couple more plates than those in the templates, but I guess it looks the part anyway.

@Briancj: Welcome! (And about time too, since it was you who got me started in this in the first place !)

Just painting on and off now, will try and get something to show later on.

Cheers.

The gun mount in the main turret was one place where I decided to only use the templates as a rough guideline, I think I was ripping my hair out by that point. No problem whith more plates, you got to do what you got to do!

Now, looking at the top hull again, it looks as if you may have flipped both the top and bottom parts of it when you put it together because the rectangular hatch is meant to be located on the area of the hull's surface where the sides come closer together, and the main turret is meant to sit on the wider part of the top hull's surface. This is only an issue if you want it to look very closely to the finished model in the article. It can certainly still work as is. I hope I'm explaining this well enough. I apologize if I'm back-seat driving.

I'm slow.

@Heliodore: ! You are, of course, right. Utterly embarrassing

I do not know how long I've looked at it, I I yet hadn't noticed! So much for MY observation skills!

Your point was absolutely clear, and there's nothing to apologize for, if anything, thank you for taking the time both for watching and bringing it up.

Now, its decision time. I can either leave it as is, as long as the change doesn't interfere much with the lower hull layout, or do it over - it's just one part, though a little troublesome to put together -, hoping to get it right this time. Or just switch over the turret mount and the hatch and built it completely sidewards (A left-handed version? Being in - from? - New Zealand, I think you might even appreciate that!)

What I do know, is that it will be solved one way or another!

@Briancj: Ja! Not slow, you just have your own pace. So does good wine. You are welcome any time.

I'll be back!

No need to feel embarassed, I had to constantly look at the pic of the completed model, back and forth, in order to get this guy done, it is not an easy project and the instructions aren't as helpful as they could be. I'm glad I could help then.

Yes, you could just switch the hatch with the turret mount and make a left-handed BB, it wouldn't effect playability and it would be less of a headache, but will your "OCD" allow for it?

I'm actually from the US, but I go to school in New Zealand!

Basing work for my LoER Comp entry:





And with the flash on, it was getting late:



Letting it dry now before moving on.

Cheers.

PS: I've been reworking on the Baneblade hull to fix the reversed layout, not much to show on that front, as I'm just getting to where I had already gotten, but on the right side this time.

@Heliodore: I couldn't! Just had to redo it as it was supposed to be. Go figure...

Looking great, and quite large!

Is this going to be in the snow or is that purely undercoat/glue?

And on the tank, well we all knew you would, besides we would have all pointed and said look it's that lefty from downunder!

Dude! Your work with angles is VERY impressive! My brain melts down when trying to figure out how to make complex shapes like that out of PC.

@dsteingass: That's why I always leave mine outside the workshop!

More angles. Lots of them. Everywhere. (I think I should start closing the glue lid while working)

Starting to come together:


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Mounted the rebuilt top hull, started on the lower body, and alongside, built and mount the side turrets.

Other views:




@Camkierhi: The base is 30x30 cm (Rather large, actually, especially when thinking of transportation and storage). It will accommodate the building, and have some spare space on the sides for "landscaping".

As for the colour, the white was just dry-wall filler - Though I really like the idea of a winter/snow scene, it does not fit with the scheme I'd already started on this one - turning to scorched earth along with PVA sealing:



Thanks for stopping by.

Starting to look the part now. Keep at it LT, you're making great progress!

Tank really coming together, looks brilliant.

And did wonder what you were upto for a minute, but that looks awesome for the base.

Good work on the tank. Really taking shape now.
I think it needs some interior detailing though...

Interested to see how the base turns out. Is there a particular reason that it will be standing on a mound? Just curious.

@Gitsplitta: Thanks, will do.

@Camkierhi: Glad you like so far, thanks.

@Dr H: I just figured out which part IS the inside! Hardly any openings on it to have a viewable interior, though. (But the turrets do turn; does that help instead? )

As for the raised base, two ideas behind (or is it beneath?) the mound: From a realism point of view, it would be to ease rain water drainage and prevent humidity and even an eventual flooding.

Model wise, I just liked the idea of adding weathered wood steps in the front

Cheers.

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@Dr H: I just figured out which part IS the inside! Hardly any openings on it to have a viewable interior, though. (But the turrets do turn; does that help instead? )

I'll let you off.

As for the raised base, two ideas behind (or is it beneath?) the mound: From a realism point of view, it would be to ease rain water drainage and prevent humidity and even an eventual flooding.

That makes sense.

Model wise, I just liked the idea of adding weathered wood steps in the front

And that answers my possible follow-up question.

@Dr H: Thanks!

Dry-fitting together building and base.

The first built barracks, for looks:



And the real (though still very paint WIP) thing:



Coming along it is.

Cheers.