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2012/08/11 18:48:31
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
The Great Satan (East Coast)
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Not much going on today. I made the mount plate for the cannons and installed the keel reinforcements as these guns can't be solid or even wound barrels as would be for say battleships. They would have to be some kind of containment devices such as would be found in linear accelerators. Powerful yet light weight magnets would contain the plasma and focus it out the barrel to the target. Recoil would be out of the question for anything but the lightest projectiles and even these may probably have their own fuel supply such as with a solid fuel rocket.
http://i.imgur.com/LYLlV.jpg
An interesting note and something I was not aware of is that some battleship built before 1920 the main guns the 14 16 and 18 inchers are actually made of wound wire over a solid tube; Over 200 miles (325 km) of 0.25 x 0.06 in (0.635 x 1.52 cm) of high-tensile steel wire was used in the 18.0 inch Mark 1 . I did not know that. I had always assumed they were cast or at least solid steel.
Anyway note the thin strip of plastic collar at the gun base. The one on the left is affixed but the one on the right is just being started. Note that the starting end overlaps the centerline. This is because it's harder to make the end lie flat to the contour when gluing but if you leave a sacrifice tailing in the beginning you will have a smoother seam when you complete the collar. It's not really necessary on such a thin strip but on heavier strips it will save you a lot of grief getting your rings to stay put.
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"It is easier to deceive people than it is to convince them that they have been deceived."
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2012/08/11 19:17:22
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Huge Hierodule
The centre of a massive brood chamber, heaving and pulsating.
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Looking good!
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Squigsquasher, resident ban magnet, White Knight, and general fethwit.
 buddha wrote:I've decided that these GW is dead/dying threads that pop up every-week must be followers and cultists of nurgle perpetuating the need for decay. I therefore declare that that such threads are heresy and subject to exterminatus. So says the Inquisition!
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2012/08/12 13:15:54
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Pious Palatine
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Wow. Looking great!
Seriously, how do you do it?!
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2012/08/12 17:05:50
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
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evildrcheese wrote:Wow. Looking great!
Seriously, how do you do it?!
I try to give the construction techniques I use as I post especially if I come across something I have to innovate. Between my Lucie thread and these current ones ( Thunderhawk and Warlord) I have tried to cover many aspects of scratchbuilding but anything specific you are unclear about you need only ask. I will be happy to elaborate.
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2012/08/12 17:18:13
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Pious Palatine
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On the technical side your posts have always been more than helpful. In terms of my 'how does he do it' it relates more to your posts vision and skills.
Big fan of your work as it's always inspirational.
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2012/08/12 18:18:09
Subject: Re:Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
The Great Satan (East Coast)
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You would think that by now I would be inured to the tedious aspect of scratch building but no. I am basically a lazy fellow and repetition takes a great toll on my abilities which is why I never took up knitting. So many times when I was building Lucie I thought F---- it why am I wasting time on these damned toes when I could be out sha----ing. Anyway the barrels are supposed to be mounted in box like housings and attached to the box like housings are more tinier boxes all the same size. Well it was a job to make all these tiny boxes and the two big ones weren't any picnic either as they all have to be as light as possible but while the rest of you slept I managed to get them made and now I am going to take a nap. http://i.imgur.com/GwpEh.jpg 
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2012/08/13 03:23:43
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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I really should go back and read all the updated stuff. Could take a while... I just wanted to say how awesome it's looking. You're coming along pretty well it seems. Quick too.
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2012/08/13 03:28:00
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Towering Hierophant Bio-Titan
Somewhere In Time And Space
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OMG Jabbas alive?!
Wb from the dead Jabba 
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2012/08/14 20:14:22
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
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The arm mounted weapons are basically done and I have to make the stanchions to mount them. My previously failed attempt at stantions was a waste of time and material as they didn't look right but I did find in my electrical goodybox a couple of variable degree connectors that look like they belong on a titan. I don't usually use prefab components but these have been kicking around for years since I refurbished a very intricate electronic control panel on would you believe a bakery production line. http://i.imgur.com/NiJxm.jpg  http://i.imgur.com/y4G68.jpg  OMG I just noticed the prodigal returns. Welcome back Jabba.
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2012/08/15 18:54:01
Subject: Re:Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
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"It is easier to deceive people than it is to convince them that they have been deceived."
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2012/08/15 19:38:38
Subject: Re:Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Towering Hierophant Bio-Titan
Somewhere In Time And Space
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 That is all!!!
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2012/08/15 21:12:22
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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impressive. what thought have you given to the colour scheme? are you going with the classic green? or a specific legio?
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The USS Orinoco was a Federation Danube-class runabout that was in service with Starfleet in the late 24th century, attached to Deep Space 9. It was outfitted with a sensor pod.
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2012/08/15 21:13:46
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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I assume there's more to be added?
The cannons seem a little... small...
Very well put together though.
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2012/08/16 06:15:18
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Great work, as always, BA! It's really coming together now! I appreciate all of the scale pics you always include
Ovion wrote:I assume there's more to be added?
The cannons seem a little... small...
Well, I imagine you assume correctly
The_Blackadder wrote:First test drive of the new Volcano Cannons seems to be satisfactory. The apparent size is acceptable and while they aren't bulked out yet they appear to be massive enough as well... the stanchion mounts need to be cluttered up with a lot of high tech paraphernalia likewise the guns themselves but overall it's an acceptable start.
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 Rawson's Reboot
Viktor von Domm: nope... can´t do that for the sake of all lving creatures that dwell on earth....
dsteingass: That's like saying "I forgot to tell you who your real father is"
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2012/08/16 12:49:33
Subject: Re:Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Oozing Plague Marine Terminator
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The_Blackadder wrote:First test drive of the new Volcano Cannons seems to be satisfactory. The apparent size is acceptable and while they aren't bulked out yet they appear to be massive enough as well. The balance is spot on even without securing the hardware I dare say that when the rear components are installed this model will have no trouble maintaining balance even when bending forward. The items of criticism are: the carapace skirt needs to be trimmed upward, the stanchion mounts are extremely pose-able/aim-able but need to be shortened, the stanchion mounts need to be cluttered up with a lot of high tech paraphernalia likewise the guns themselves but overall it's an acceptable start.
Acceptable start? You slay me with your powers of understatement, Black. They are fantastic. Do you intend to do any other weapons sets? For switching out? Or oare they set permenantly in place? I apologize if you have answered this before.
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You are waaaaay beyond crazy my friend -DSteingass
Yes, everything that changes the entire fething world is overrated..... - DSteingass
...yep... some of the dakka chaps here sure made the joints of my jaw quite loose..Viktor Von Domm
...they put Space Marines in tin cans and drop them from orbit, I don't think fuel consumption or aerodynamics is a concern - DSteingass
I think once again my motormouth has brought me into deep... - Viktor Von Domm
he knows no pain...nor fear, he is a riveteer - Viktor Von Domm
We don't do generic, mainstream, normal, or anything of the sort! ^^ - Shrike
You build fething Titans Henry Ford style Max!! - DSteingass
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2012/08/16 12:53:40
Subject: Re:Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Nasty Nob on Warbike with Klaw
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Gotta love those giant capacitors!
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WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! |
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2012/08/16 13:48:17
Subject: Re:Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
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As I quipped in the 'Pope' statement on mxwllmdr's thread and I'll paraphrase, "If you don't build Mars Pattern Warhounds you shouldn't make judgments." When I first laid eyes on a Mars Warhound what struck me was the organic curved nature of the carapace. It reminded me of a lobster shell. In fact I even toyed with the idea of using a lobster carapace for a Nurgle Warhound. I'm going to have to try bending styrene on various curved surfaces to emulate some of these curves. Now as I stated it appears the fore to aft curve of the armour appears gradual such as one might find on a sphere the size of a regulation US bowling ball and the curve you achieve when you bend on the lateral plane is spot on just bending it around the hull but in doing so a negative curve is imparted to the surface a Riemann negative curve as in a hyperbolic universe model; an open universe if you will.  Now the forehead armour on the warlord is analogous to the curve on a torus (donut shape) A positive torus curve................................ And in discussing this I just had an Epiphany! When I was a kid we used to make chip dishes out of old phonograph records by heating them. I remember distorting one of my wife's plastic party servers by washing it in the dishwasher I'm going to have to try something like that...scuttle.....scuttle......scuttle......scuttle....... sound of the Blackadder scurrying off to experiment.
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2012/08/19 18:13:50
Subject: Re:Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
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To keep the thread up to date a picture of the guns before I install the outer sleeve forearm shields. Sorry for the mis-nomenclature according to the information on the 'net these shields are called 'vambraces'
Apparently something Lara Croft might wear as well?
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2012/08/19 18:30:35
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Towering Hierophant Bio-Titan
Somewhere In Time And Space
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Looking awesome as ever Black!!!
And I've always loved Vambraces, something about them just looks so cool.
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2012/08/19 18:51:33
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
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Batman's have sharp hooks on them . I never gave them a thought before now.
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"It is easier to deceive people than it is to convince them that they have been deceived."
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2012/08/19 19:49:51
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Towering Hierophant Bio-Titan
Somewhere In Time And Space
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When I think Vambraces I tend to think Assassin's Creed's Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad/Ezio Auditore da Firenze/Desmond Miles.
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2012/08/20 07:03:11
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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When I think of vambraces I always think of simple leather armour that I wear at LARP events... Ohh what back on topic you say.... Looking excelent as always
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2012/08/20 07:58:02
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Great starting point indeed. That armpit area seems like such a waste of space. Considering the engineering put into the ankles the way GW/FW has mounted weapons has seemed gangly. I think this is a leftover from the first Titans in Epic scale. I still consider one of the greatest un-built Titans is what I will call the Mars Pattern Warlord. Although every time I turn around it seems like someone has built something I didn't think anyone would do.
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2012/08/20 15:24:37
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Oozing Plague Marine Terminator
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My warlord is potentially going to be Mars Patter. Although, I do intend a Lucius Pattern as well.....
I really Love how this is turning out, Black.
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You are waaaaay beyond crazy my friend -DSteingass
Yes, everything that changes the entire fething world is overrated..... - DSteingass
...yep... some of the dakka chaps here sure made the joints of my jaw quite loose..Viktor Von Domm
...they put Space Marines in tin cans and drop them from orbit, I don't think fuel consumption or aerodynamics is a concern - DSteingass
I think once again my motormouth has brought me into deep... - Viktor Von Domm
he knows no pain...nor fear, he is a riveteer - Viktor Von Domm
We don't do generic, mainstream, normal, or anything of the sort! ^^ - Shrike
You build fething Titans Henry Ford style Max!! - DSteingass
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2012/08/20 15:33:24
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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This counts as a Mars Warlord surely?
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2012/08/20 16:51:17
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Oozing Plague Marine Terminator
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That is a Mars warlord... Yes..... Although not particularly fond of the manner in which the shoulder pads have been done...
Automatically Appended Next Post:
One could argue that it is a very stylized Reaver but it seems too large for that...
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2012/08/20 16:52:12
You are waaaaay beyond crazy my friend -DSteingass
Yes, everything that changes the entire fething world is overrated..... - DSteingass
...yep... some of the dakka chaps here sure made the joints of my jaw quite loose..Viktor Von Domm
...they put Space Marines in tin cans and drop them from orbit, I don't think fuel consumption or aerodynamics is a concern - DSteingass
I think once again my motormouth has brought me into deep... - Viktor Von Domm
he knows no pain...nor fear, he is a riveteer - Viktor Von Domm
We don't do generic, mainstream, normal, or anything of the sort! ^^ - Shrike
You build fething Titans Henry Ford style Max!! - DSteingass
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2012/08/20 18:20:29
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Towering Hierophant Bio-Titan
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Max, thats an old skool "adeptus titanicus" mars warlord, back from the days of "space marine" god I miss old skool epic...
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2012/08/20 18:31:52
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Pious Palatine
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Holy crap! Look at the size of the plasma cannon on that thing!
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2012/08/20 20:05:51
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Oozing Plague Marine Terminator
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What ever it is, I love it.....
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You are waaaaay beyond crazy my friend -DSteingass
Yes, everything that changes the entire fething world is overrated..... - DSteingass
...yep... some of the dakka chaps here sure made the joints of my jaw quite loose..Viktor Von Domm
...they put Space Marines in tin cans and drop them from orbit, I don't think fuel consumption or aerodynamics is a concern - DSteingass
I think once again my motormouth has brought me into deep... - Viktor Von Domm
he knows no pain...nor fear, he is a riveteer - Viktor Von Domm
We don't do generic, mainstream, normal, or anything of the sort! ^^ - Shrike
You build fething Titans Henry Ford style Max!! - DSteingass
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2012/08/20 20:58:50
Subject: Blackadder's attempt to build the BOLS Warlord Titan
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Does it.....? Yes, it has a Warhound by the collar!
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The 104th Vostroyan Mechanized
Rawson's Reboot
Viktor von Domm: nope... can´t do that for the sake of all lving creatures that dwell on earth....
dsteingass: That's like saying "I forgot to tell you who your real father is"
nerdfest09: Rawson speaks the truth! |
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"This is why I hate the novels. They squash our imagination and creativity and create way to many fluff lawyers. To many "you can't do that because Fluffy Kitty novel says Captain Ichypants lost his pointer finger in the battle of Dogtown"." 
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