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2017/03/25 15:17:14
Subject: Re:Cleatus, the Scratch-building Mekboy -- Monowheel WIP
My inner Mek has been hollering and banging his spanna on the workshop walls. Let's get cracking on another scratch build! Am I project hopping? ... yes. Am I having fun? YES! So here we go. I've been thinking that I would like some more Ork Warbikers. I made a few some time ago and they weren't bad for a first attempt. (Holy cow, I just realized that was 2 years ago!) I know I'm not the first person who ever made monowheels, but I'm proud of the way they came out. Apparently I inspiredadamsousa to make some as well. I think they're really fun, and have a distinct look that is quite different than the official GW models, while still being quite Orky. I went back to my original design and revised it a little bit. I wanted to make the main body a touch bigger, and improve the way that it attaches to the wheel. Here's what I've got so far, WIP, obviously:
During this build I'm taking some inspiration from Camkierhi with the way he makes Orky panels.
A quick note on Orky panels...
Cut out an uneven piece, can be card or anything. Nibble at the edges with clippers, then file vigerously with a triangular file, clean up with a quick sand, it does not take long and is so worth it. There are a lot of orks out there who cut very straight and clean lines!
I took some bites out of the edges, scuffed up the panels quiet a bit with a screwdriver, hobby knife, and sandpapger, and even used my vise grips to add some texture both to the panels and the wheel. I think they look pretty good.
The hull is big enough to comfortably seat an Ork Boy, including base. That way I could literally take my already painted Ork Boyz and "upgrade" them to Warbikers. Drop them in and you're good to go.
I had some fun in GIMP and did a mockup the colors. Artist's conception, final product may differ from that pictured.
Thanks for looking!
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Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
From 'The Plucking of Gindoo Phlem'
2017/03/26 15:29:07
Subject: Cleatus, the Scratch-building Mekboy -- Monowheel WIP
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Also, I found a leaked image that shows some new prototype models. Not sure what faction they are, but I think it's some sort of partnership with gossip columns to make miniatures of celebrities. I dunno, it's hard to tell. As you can see, the basic troops don't have much in the way of armor, or even weaponry, whereas the HQ is fully decked out. Perhaps this is for a horde army?
Pictured: 28mm Jessie, Ginsberg, Justina, Kelly, Liz, and Cannoness Rachel.
Yeah, ok, I was just messing around in GIMP. Whatever. I'm amused.
(Happy April Fool's Day, everyone!)
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Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
From 'The Plucking of Gindoo Phlem'
2017/04/12 20:49:33
Subject: Cleatus, the Scratch-building Mekboy -- Monowheel WIP
I've made significant progress on the monowheel, but haven't had time to post pictures. Life has really kicked me in the ribs lately. So it goes. I should be able to resume hobby activities this weekend.
Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
From 'The Plucking of Gindoo Phlem'
2017/04/13 06:48:02
Subject: Cleatus, the Scratch-building Mekboy -- Monowheel WIP
Question: Who should get this sweet ride?
Originally this was just going to be another warbike for an Ork Boy. But the ladz down at the Mek shop spent so much time on this, I think it needs to go to a Nob.
"Oi, you gits! Dis 'ere is my ride now, see?"
Although, I noticed a Painboy eyeing it as well.
"Accidents happen, hehehe!"
I'm thinking the Nob. The Painboy should have his own custom ride. Maybe with saws, jars, phials, etc. hanging off of it.
Lessons learned:
I should have made the "face mask" all one piece. It was difficult to attach after I had glued the jaw/gob in place.
The sides of the bike hull ended up being slightly bowed out/flared. This required me to re-cut the top pieces a little wider to fit.
I'm happy with the way the battle damage turned out. It's time consuming, but the effect looks great. (Thanks, Cam!)
Could add more spikes to the wheel. Their size was limited by the desire for them to "fit" underneath the mask and gob. Realism isn't a huge worry with Orks, but still I wanted everything to make sense.
I spent a long time adding detail to the rear engine area. Probably too long. But hey it turned out pretty cool.
The dakkaguns turned out OK. Lacking a little detail, but I think they look pretty good.
Well folks, that's all I've got for today!
Next decision: paint this right away, or tackle another project?
That's a lovely design. Consider it looted . I can see what you meant with the smaller spikes, and I like the overall effect. With all the gubbins in the back, I thought it was a KKF bike for a mek, but if you're not going that route, I'd go for the nob. I agree the painboy needs a more specialized vehicle for his needs. Amazing design, and love the execution!
Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
From 'The Plucking of Gindoo Phlem'
2017/04/17 12:57:29
Subject: Cleatus, the Scratch-building Mekboy -- Monowheel Build Complete
CommissarKhaine wrote:That's a lovely design. Consider it looted . I can see what you meant with the smaller spikes, and I like the overall effect. With all the gubbins in the back, I thought it was a KKF bike for a mek, but if you're not going that route, I'd go for the nob. I agree the painboy needs a more specialized vehicle for his needs. Amazing design, and love the execution!
Awww, ty!
You know, it almost does look like a Big Mek KFF bike, doesn't it? A little bit at least. But that would need to be a little bigger. Same for a Warboss.
Slinky wrote:Stunning work, Cleatus!
Thank you!
ZoBo wrote:that looks great man, real nice work on all the mechanical details, rough edges, and rivets
that nob looks about the right size for it, definitely too flash for a regular bikerboy!
...possible idea for a painboy's bike...what about an orky version of a WWI motorcycle ambulance? ...with a sidecar stretcher thingy or something?
Spoiler:
I like that idea.
Skinflint Games wrote:Love it. Love it so much I'm going to nick the idea :-D Brilliant work, Cleatus, if I can get mine even close to that I'll be VERY happy
Thank you. If you make one let me know, I'd love to take a look.
stonned_astartes wrote:Looking wicked mate, real improvement on the last ones.
Thanks!
Well clearly now I need to make one for a Big Mek, and another one for a Painboy! My pile of shame already has an unfinished Warboss biker conversion I need to finish. I think if I build these for HQ's the bases would need to be bigger. I'm really pushing it as it is with a normal biker base.
Nice design on the monowheel. Good use of a capacitor too.
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2017/04/21 15:53:10
Subject: Cleatus, the Scratch-building Mekboy -- Monowheel Build Complete
I've been stupidly busy at work lately. Not much time for modelling or painting. However the news of 8th edition 40K has me excited. I think, maybe, possibly, walkers will be playable in this edition. Possibly even awesome. So I decided to make some. Now understand, I'm leaving for work when the sun is coming up, and sometimes coming home as the sun is setting... so my brain and hands aren't really up for any serious modelling. However, scratch building some Killa Kanz while watching Netflix -- that, I can do. Especially if it doesn't involve a hobby knife and the chance of accidentally drawing blood. The wife frowns on that.
So here we go: scissors, card stock, foam board, graph paper, and glue. I give you a gang of Killa Kanz:
I was inspired by the Killa Kanz I spotted over at the Grim Cheapness of the Future blog, which are based on a design that was created by our adamsouza (I think?). I modified the design some. The first two I build have tube legs, but the next four have bent legs. This proved to be a little tricky in getting the balance right, but I figured it out. I also gave them very simple arms for the klaws, and simple rokkit launcher tubes. Could be modified to be grotzookas without too much trouble.
No, they're not the most detailed models. A few rivets would help. But quantity has a quality all it's own, and I was going for quantity over quality here. Also, I can make these little guys while decompressing from the day on the sofa. Each one took me maybe an hour. Not too shabby.
Here's a bonus color-inverted picture, just for fun. I think this makes them look much more menacing, and is very sci-fi.
We haven't seen all the rules for 8th edition yet. Certainly not the faction-specific rules. But I have a vision of dozens of Killa Kanz marching across the battle field, shrugging off enemy fire, and cackling with glee. I own 4 "official" Killa Kanz; perhaps one day I'll own 18+ of these things. In the mean time, these little guys will help to beef up my ranks, and serve well enough for a play test when the new rules drop.
I think they're really fun, and have a distinct look that is quite different than the official 
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