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Go with what feels best to you, then you're more likely to do your best work on it.

If you want a crawler do that, but think what do you want to use this vehicle for, is it going to be a slow-moving, armoured, high-sided, bullet-magnet or do you want a fast-moving, low, light, attacking truck?

If you want a fast, Taurus-like vehicle, do the last one. Also, a thought on that concept; the original looks like a single seater, will your's be? Doesn't have to be the same, but something to think about.

Hmmm, all the similar issues with automaker design issues

i think the new design looks better... BUT i was eager to see the light effects on the earlier jeepish design too... i would just put it on the shelf of shame (mine is quite big...) for future rainy days

the new one already has lots of cool details... so is on the winning thread already^^

I would love to see the crawler without the front axle, but the Taurus is an awesome vehicle and It would be a pity not to build one...

I follow usually what Dr. H said: Do whatever You prefer and It will be better.

(if You're looking for a vote I say no front axle tough)

@vik, my shelf of shame collapsed years ago under weight, now it is a box of shame, luckily I don't have to stare at it like the shelf.
@dr. H, "I want to go fast!" So I think more tauros like will happen with front axel. single seater, how did I miss that
@shaso, don't get me going on the auto industry I am not really for unions, leagues yes, unions no
@sel, I like the idea of a gang salvaging the remnants of one of these to be a crawler, very mad max ish. But I think I'll build this as the tauros.

Did a little work on the model, pics later. I have such a headache from doing some 1:1 scale spray painting of patio furniture, headboard, and desk for my daughters room. Forgot the high you get from spray painting. And I wasn't even trying, it's just Indy enough to throw it all back into your face.

if You choose that, just go for It, Taurus style vehicle is going to happen also for my Orkz one day, I just love that model

so it is a casket of shame then

and i bet you know have a funny colored face, yes ?

Lots of roll bars for this vehicle then.

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
so it is a casket of shame then

and i bet you know have a funny colored face, yes ?

Black, blue and white, my glasses have speckles (specs on my specs ) and my hands look aweful. Still have 4 chairs, a rocker and the main part of my daughters desk to do, but hats another day. It's upper 90s here right no and between the humidity, heat and spray I'm done.

@shaso, roll bars are like safety rails in the underhive.
@sel, it really is one of there better designs.

so... for all following theo´s thread... he now looks something like this:



sorry if i am making fun of you... when you have the same work to be done tomorrow too with the same paints... there is obviously no point in really trying to get rid of the stains... as more will happen... but the urge to do just that is probably quite overhelming... and is adding to the frustration... i can relate to that... had that happen whenever we moved from flat to flat...argh^^...

That looks badass! Will you use a pipe frame?

Viktor von Domm wrote:so... for all following theo´s thread... he now looks something like this:



sorry if i am making fun of you... when you have the same work to be done tomorrow too with the same paints... there is obviously no point in really trying to get rid of the stains... as more will happen... but the urge to do just that is probably quite overhelming... and is adding to the frustration... i can relate to that... had that happen whenever we moved from flat to flat...argh^^...

dsteingass wrote:That looks badass! Will you use a pipe frame?

No just masking tape.... Oh I thought you were talking about Viks picture of me. That pic is obviously not me as he has all his hair on his head and no glasses, otherwise spot on.

I will probably be doing tubular rollbars if I can figure it out.

Edit: Today is another fun day of dropping the kids off at a VBS, then grandparents. The day is starting off with thunderstorms though, so hopefully it cools the day down and the humidity isn't a killer.

Sorry, not too much of an update.



The tauros is sitting waiting for inspiration to strike again. I did replace the undercarriage with just plastic card and square stock. If I make more of these then it will be much easier to replicate.

The lav is primed and I picked up a bottle of matte black. Not sure how that will look, but might be neat compared to regular old chaos black.

Also you can see more of Galorn's brew cave bases showed up with some tech base friends .

I have some packets to go out today, hopefully will see my servo skulls from Australia arriving sometime soonish.

Really need to get my hobby space cleared up today/tomorrow, I have been pushing that off for far too long, I think the ith in the background will get bulldozed, if only to give myself reason to rebuild it later .

yes! the LAV looks the part no all primed even!

and for me a non tidy workspace always is bearable for so long... then, when everything is too cluttered... my hobby motivation gets subzero... and i have to really kick me to get everything cleaned... but once that is acomplished the hobby mojo flows again...good to see some peeps are all the same as me^^

G.I Joes, toys, awesome robots! :-) I am going to bed now to have sweet sweet dreams..... ah thank you Dakka friends....

 Theophony wrote:
Sorry, not too much of an update.



The tauros is sitting waiting for inspiration to strike again. I did replace the undercarriage with just plastic card and square stock. If I make more of these then it will be much easier to replicate.

The lav is primed and I picked up a bottle of matte black. Not sure how that will look, but might be neat compared to regular old chaos black.

Also you can see more of Galorn's brew cave bases showed up with some tech base friends .

I have some packets to go out today, hopefully will see my servo skulls from Australia arriving sometime soonish.

Really need to get my hobby space cleared up today/tomorrow, I have been pushing that off for far too long, I think the ith in the background will get bulldozed, if only to give myself reason to rebuild it later .

Glad they got there .... sorry about the Misspack...

I'm liking that undercarriage!

@Galorn, your package is on its way also
@dave, thanks

Nothing major again, except it involves paint which with me is a major undertaking.
I present


The zinge industries necromunda terrain piece and the base coat on the adeptus arbites command vehicle.
Indeed to get the airbrush out so I can get behind the wheels, and tight areas. I have to wait for this coat to dry and see if the primer I had was bad, it's the same as I used on the tower, and it caused creaking. I've waited for the humidity to steady itself, but the tank is already showing cracks. This is why I never primed my marines.

I really enjoy this tank. I am sad I don't visit this thread often.

mate, the tank needs either a camo job later on or something like bitz on those big flat surfaces above the doors...

and that zinge block is amazing...!

@comrade, I know, I feel bad about not hitting all the threads every day. But I appreciate you stoping by and I will keep the competition thread updated with my progress.
@ vik, the adeptus need no camouflage as they will unleash the righteous fury of the emperor on every jaywalker they see. Don't worry additional bits will be added, but since I was brushing the paint on I wanted big open areas. Plus it will receive unit writing on it. And. Can't take any credit for the sign, just threw some paint on it.

Now is shaping up into a real Pat-wagon

ah ok... i can wait...^^

Unfortunately you'll have a bit of wait. I am now down to two tones of color, white and black. Yes more 1:1 scale modeling.

That's all you need for the airbrush

wasn´t there that story of a white and black marine.....

Just black and white you say...

 Dr H wrote:
Just black and white you say...

That's just slightly closer to my look than Viks picture. At least closer n size.

Today was the last day of summer school for my wife being principal. We are sitting at subway (food place, not cool underground) waiting for the kids soccer practice to start soon. I better stretch out more than last week, I want to be able to move tomorrow.

well... i cross my fingers for your back to be able to handle all of the stress...

what will your wife do from now on then?

and mind you... i once ate at subways and didn´t like the soft bread... it is so squichy that you can chew it with your gum and tongue... no teeth needed... that´s no bread mister!

Subway will toast bread now on request to toughen it up