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Thanks for the kind words.

Blocked out some more of the colors. Added more detail, most of it is just tacked on at this point to show placement and see what I need to change..That being said, this is more or less how it will look as a finished piece.

That's really impressive, its better than the GW combi weapons for the minis.

Where's the jawdrop orkmoticon?

coolyo294 wrote:Where's the jawdrop orkmoticon?

Awesome stuff...

Viktor von Domm wrote:for all of us who won´t be on any named con... can we se an action pic with your lovley madame wearing that backpack? i would love to see the refference as i am wondering weather the stacks are a bit on the high side...

thanks, vik

Finnlock wrote:I'll see what I can do, but it's not for her. The lady who will be wearing it stands 6 foot in her bear feet...It will be impressive indeed!

Viktor von Domm wrote:all the more a tremendous sight to behold i gather then^^

Here is the Canoness with her backpack in an WIP test fitting. You can see the hight of the stacks isn't over powering.

Very nicely done!

whoa^^ cool outfit even now...

i hate you finnlock. i really do. you completely outclass us.
your builds are amazing. i am so jealous right now. as is your friends space marine suit. i reckon if he bulked out the middle a bit and the hammer it would look better, but is good everywhere else. oh i hate you finnlock. wish i had your skills.

Barefeet? Toe Rings?





But seriously, really cool work man.

I like the other gal in the background dashing out of frame before the picture was taken.

Ha! I figured out how to mount the servo skull "Henry" to the back pack for added awesome. Here is the test shots after a quick paitn job. once monted and glued inplace it should be very secure.





I also added two "arms" to him...one claw and a buzz saw thingy. They came off of a kids fisher price toy. Some kind of 6 armed moon buggy thing.

Finnlock wrote:

Updated Paint job, 95% done...



And just cause I thought it was cool..

And just cause I thought it was cool..

the first, only and best reason ever!!!!

This whole thread is genius, pure genius!

Exalted!

Must... have ... lifesize Armor of something

Superb work. You are an inspiration.

I would like to say there are no words to describe this thread, but there are, and they are as follows: Sheer, balls-out, absolute badassery!

Keep up the good work!

Did a little more work while waiting for things to dry... I added to the back section of the gun. I think it looks much better now. I also added a design element to the right side of the gun, the wing isn't painted and might not be the final style I go with, but I wanted something there to show what I was driving at.

Thoughs are welcome.

The old back...note the large drop off at the end..


The new back, much more intergated feel now I think


New design element. The skull was a full 3d piece I trimed down to be as flush as I could make it. It still pokes out a bit more then I would like.

Well, seeing how the guy who was going to laser cut a blade for me flaked out I have had to improvise for D*con...

This is a Nerf sword i have hadkicking around. I did a test paint on the blade to see if I could make it work.
I wish I knew what types of paint to use to make it more durable so I could make a sheath for it.
Anyone have any ideas or know what they use on LARP weapons?

Anyway, the WIP..



With flash



Thoughts, insight, winning lotto numbers for next weeks power ball?

The paint job on that blade looks great. Have you worked with any sealers? I know they usually make things kinda glossy but I don't know all of them.

The combi-flamer is awesome too, btw. The extra embellishments on the sides really make it sing.

On a more critical note, while the one side of the hand guard looks cool, the other side looks surprisingly bare. Also the cable is too long for my taste, too much of a loop. I'm more use to the power swords that just have a wire running up the blade, stuck to it the whole way.

Yeah, the tube was there from when I used it before (see 1st post of this thread)And yes, you are right, it is just kinda looped around all willy-nilly.

I didn't want to go crazy working on it only to have the paint chip off 1/2 way through :(
It currently has a few ( i think 6 or 7 ) layers of sealer on it, but the foam flexs so much it wants to crack.. :(

I guess no one will gte bopped on the head with it at the con :( :( :(

O was gunna mention the flexy-ness of those Nerf swords, as we have a couple different nerf weapons around here, that sword is the one I have. Its good fun, but good luck keeping that nice paint job on there Looking really good though, youve got a knack for this stuff

It's just pure genius all the time.

Finnlock wrote:Well, seeing how the guy who was going to laser cut a blade for me flaked out I have had to improvise for D*con...

This is a Nerf sword i have hadkicking around. I did a test paint on the blade to see if I could make it work.
I wish I knew what types of paint to use to make it more durable so I could make a sheath for it.
Anyone have any ideas or know what they use on LARP weapons?

[Pics deleted as there is really no need to repost em in their own thread]

Thoughts, insight, winning lotto numbers for next weeks power ball?

Acryllic Paints. (liquitex, GW, etc) as they will flex some. to seal a clear latex paint, or possibly Elmers.

Or you could try something like Liquid Latex which maintains its flexability. The site has sample kits that should be just right for your purposes.

Hmm, That Latex stuff is cool. I'll have to check that out...

Not sure I'll get to it before D*con, but worht checking out.

Finally made the front piece for the right side....



Thoughts?

The problem with liquid latex is it will pull off quite easliy, even in thick layers. regular acrylic will pull off it it stretches too much.

If you're going the cheapest route possible, I'd get some PAX paint, or make some. its basically liquitex acrylic paint mixed with pros-aide to give it elasticity. you can buy the pros-aide and liquitex paint and mix it yourself, or purchase it pre-mixed. Just remember to fully dust it down with a colorless powder when you're done painting with it, or the sword will be forever sticky!

Do you have access to an airbrush? I'd recommend silicone airbrush makeup paint if you do. This will give you full coverage, with minimal wear and tear, even when brushing the sword up against anything. (like a sheath.)

If no airbrush, another option would be to use alcohol makeup paint, it will dye the foam itself (along with anything else it touches.) I use it when I need the make-up or prop to never, ever come off. the good stuff can only be thinned and removed with 99% isopropyl alcahol. The downside is cost, a one oz. bottle is around 12 bucks, plus you need the 99% isopropyl alchahol, which can be pricey if your local drugstore doesn't carry it in that strength.

(as an added bonus, you could also use the alcohol paint and an airbrush for the two-point combo!)

Good luck though, your work is really, really good, and I hope to see more!

Wow, thanks for the imput pox, I'll have to look into that after D*con!

Of coruse I want to do the blade the way I intended with a sheet of clear acrylic, but good to know for the future!

I just read through this entire thread, and I have to say...your work is amazing Finn. And to have the added bonus of a Mrs. that is this into 40K as well? Man, what more could a man ask for? Anyways, keep up the awesome work. I'll definitely keep popping in to see your updates!