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Update 20/3/13

In this update I have been working on the trailer and the Assault cannon arm
The trailer is not finished yet, but I thought I would show you my progress.

paul

Will we soon see a video? I can't wait!

Update 24/3/2013

I hope you all are having a good weekend.
I am looking after the children again today.
But I did have time to make a quick video of the progress made.

Video link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFop_8xetbI

My Youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Paullugg?feature=mhee

Sounds great, looks great, I really hope you win. Also, nice beard mate!

Update 25/3/2013

Today before work I did some work indoors to the ammo feed for the Assault cannon
as it was dam cold outside.

Paul

UPDATE 27/3/2013

Today I have been working on the feet for the dreadnought
Here are some photos

Paul

Nice work, Look forward to seeing those in 3D!

UPDATE 31/3/2013

Happy Easter to all the followers of this thread.

I have been working on the trailer and the feet section of the dreadnought.
Here is a photo of the feet so far.

Paul

The shoes make it

UPDATE 6/4/13

Its saturday and I hope you all are have a good weekend.
Today I am working on the trailer again and looking at the size and scale of the costume
for the first time in more detail to see how I am progressing with the project.

Paul dreadnought Lugg

Wow! That thing is looking amazing! The feet look a little small right now, but that's probably because they're just feet. Legs need to be spread a little further apart though. Still, looks great!

Bloody Hell Paul!! that is looking even better than I thought it would in daylight! :-) I think you've got it nearly perfect so far, I agree with Deunstephe though, when you build the legs, make sure your actual leg sits flush with the inside of the robotic one so they appear more spread out like the model does? keep it up it's shaping up like a winner!

Update 8/4/13

This evening after work I had a look at leveling the two sponsons so they look right.
The height and how far they are forward or back is important or they will look funny..

The dreadnought is 7foot 1inch wide as you look at it.

As its in the garage I cannot do a front view for you but it gives you the idea.

what do you think of the scale and look? I think it look about right.


Paul

That thing is looking like a beast! I bet you'll beat that Nigel fella with this beauty!

Good lord Mr Lugg sir, that is awesome, what an amazing beast it is turning into, and so quickly as well... Would love to see a full on shot from the front if you can mange it it. Hat's off to you good sir...

Such epicness! I did have quite a chuckle seeing you wearing that giant torso with your legs sticking out underneath it. How heavy is that beast to wear?

 Commander Cain wrote:
Such epicness! I did have quite a chuckle seeing you wearing that giant torso with your legs sticking out underneath it. How heavy is that beast to wear?

Its not that heavy, I can handle it. I made it in mind to look like a heavy scary metal monster that you would not want to meet across the battlefield, this dream is coming true in front of mine and your eyes.
I have enjoyed showing you kind people my project and would like to thank you all for your support.

Not had it on with the sponsons yet though. The main part I need to do when the weapon arms are on is to balance the costume
so its easier to carry. I will build a back and shoulder harness so its easy to carry as its a 3 mile walk at Bridgwater. In the picture of me in the main body I was holding it in place.

When the costume is finished I will do a teaser video for youtube.

I have also put the Assault cannon video I made on the warhammer world facebook page.

I Also spoke to The Games workshop manager in Exeter store and asked if I could come to gamesday with them this year. I hear there is a costume contest, is this correct?

Thanks again

Paul


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 Ruglud wrote:
Good lord Mr Lugg sir, that is awesome, what an amazing beast it is turning into, and so quickly as well... Would love to see a full on shot from the front if you can mange it it. Hat's off to you good sir...

I will try and get it out soon and do a front shot, for that i need a hand to carry it, as its bulky now. Its a metal hulk.

This is just so darn cool! I'm not sure if you'd ever thought about thematic music to play from the speakers while you're not firing missiles and stuff, but this might work well for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG42F-5AVOE

Have you made the back exhaust vents for body? It looks odd with out them... Odd but still awesome

Eldercaveman wrote:
Have you made the back exhaust vents for body? It looks odd with out them... Odd but still awesome

I have yes and have yet to add them.

I wish you were my dad.

This thing is going to be wild when you are done!

Scale is looking good. The legs look like they may prove to be a challenge but nothing you aren;t up for i'm sure!

UPDATE 14/4/13

I did some more work to the assault cannon arm and to the feet section.

Paul

I have a question to put to the forum.

What ammo material does the Assault cannon fire? Example a cowboy pistol fires lead.

I have a quote that the dreadnought will say. "Eat Titanium" I think that this wrong but sounds futuristic.

Paul

"The standard ammunition fired is a cased round, comprising a dense metallic core covered in a non-metallic composite sheath with a diamantine tip."

I would assume Ceramite is a big part of it.

Ovion's answer is good. It's coming along swimingly!

Yes they do have a costume contest at GD (at the least the couple I've seen). And I would have to believe you would win. There are some good Space Marines, IG, Sisters of Battle, but I really don't think anybody has produced a dread costume. I think you would win hands down (just on what I've seen already)

Alternatively, "Die, heretic" or "Eat Truth"!

"In the name of the Emperor" always works too

Update 20/4/13

Space marine scout is the update for today.

I have been online looking and buying bits for the kids scout costume.
Just got all this stuff in the post so has not been adapted yet, But is
A good start to the costume.

paul

Of course, that's only going to make you look taller, if she's to scale