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Good to see this nearing completion, I do like the macharius

ABsolutely amazing looking!

LazzurusMan wrote:Looking great so far Magos, and your scratch build skills are wonderful! Can't wait to see it when she's all done and fully painted!

Radu Lykan wrote:Good to see this nearing completion, I do like the macharius

dsteingass wrote:ABsolutely amazing looking!

Hey all... Thanks so much! Really great to see the comments! Its keeping me going.... as unfortunately i am getting barely any time to get any serious time into this project.

But moaning and complaining aside..... i have got a bit of work on the Vulcan turret done.... Needs some rivets and ofcourse the actual guns themselves and i think its nearly done!

Cheers guys and thanks for the patience!

Very nice detailing going on there.

 Camkierhi wrote:
Very nice detailing going on there.

Hey mate! Thanks very much.... plan is next to really get stuck into the riviting! Still got a couple of weeks for my main guns... so got some time to really finish the details....... Thanks for looking in again mate! Appreciate it!

I love the plates that are going over the big guns!

Loving the progress you're making! Looks awesome!

inmygravenimage wrote:I love the plates that are going over the big guns!

rustbucket wrote:Loving the progress you're making! Looks awesome!

Hey all..... some painfuly slow progress again.... the forge furnaces are not smelting fast enough!!

Think i need a little bit of advice...... just not 100% about the length of the Vulcan barrels.... whats the impression? Maybe a little bit too long? With the barrels and internal structure still to ba added it dont want them looking to long....

But happy with the look of the details overall!

Cheers all!

Maybe a little bit long. It's not by much, but I am imagining the barrels sticking out and the contours of the vehicle. Just seems maybe a bit long. Looking brilliant though.

 Camkierhi wrote:
Maybe a little bit long. It's not by much, but I am imagining the barrels sticking out and the contours of the vehicle. Just seems maybe a bit long. Looking brilliant though.

Hey guys! Finally..... Managed to get some time on the tank and have now finished (excluding the main guns in the post)

Thanks again for all the comments! Its awesome!

On final reflection.. apart from the vulcan barrels i think the second turret is looking good proportionally! was worried it was a little long... but this is a fearsome weapon so i thought a little outsizing is ok....

Cheers Guys!


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 Camkierhi wrote:
Maybe a little bit long. It's not by much, but I am imagining the barrels sticking out and the contours of the vehicle. Just seems maybe a bit long. Looking brilliant though.

Cheers Mate! Meant to add this to my previous post..... Your right about the barrels being a little too long but in this case i think its going to be fine! I will just aim to mount the vulcan turret slightly firther back than the original and it hink it should be fine!

Cheers again!!

Looking great, guns looking awesome.

Detailing really moving now, can't wait to see it primed, will look just like a bought one.

[user]Camkierhi[user]

Cheers Mate! Really appreciate the comments.... main guns due here this week..... fingers crossed.. then priming!


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Ok..... so modeling aside, I am now really close to getting some paint on this bad boy! Being my first model / build and first paint job since i used to slop paint on my old Messerschmitt's about 15 years ago i want to have a little bit of an idea where i want it to go.......

Heres my initial Plan....... (possibly mentioned previously but in the forefront of my mind now)

I want to have a campaign beaten and bruised tank so for the primer coat i am going to use a couple of base primer sprays........ perhaps an oxide red/orange and a lighter orange.........

(Seal at this stage with a mat varnish!??!!?)

Next... add a layer of Salt weathering (been doing my research on the site here and youtube) with a mix of table salt and rock salt......

Over the top of this a coat of Panzer Grey Spray and then add the Camo pattern etc.

Remove the Salt weathering and add any scratches, dents etc......

(Seal Again)

Add decals (weathered) and then add some dirt and oil (marmite) to finnish off......

(Final Seal)

Job is a good one!!

Anyone spot any glaring errors or points i might be able to improve on??

Cheers Guys!

Sounds like a great plan. I'm glad you decided to do the salt weathering. It is really simple and if done correctly looks amazing. I can't wait to see this monster painted!

Sounds good mucker!

That is looking really nice, very detailed work you're doing here.

Watching eagerly.

Freytag93 wrote:Sounds like a great plan. I'm glad you decided to do the salt weathering. It is really simple and if done correctly looks amazing. I can't wait to see this monster painted!

inmygravenimage wrote:Sounds good mucker!

Cave_Dweller wrote:That is looking really nice, very detailed work you're doing here.

Camkierhi wrote:Watching eagerly.

Thanks guys...... just cant wait for the Main Canon for turret 1 to arrive... and had a little thought about the muzzles of the vulcan for turret 2......... Painting/Priming this weekend for sure!!

The commisar demands it!!!

Fantastic piece of work, very well done I look forward to seeing it finished.

 hk1x1 wrote:
Fantastic piece of work, very well done I look forward to seeing it finished.

Thanks mate!

Ok guys...... here is a sneak peek..... even before the paint is on the Mach i am thinking to the next project..... certainly have the "scratch builder itch"!! Was a late night at work so thought i would get my 3d modeling hat on!

Without any further ado...... The Crassus Assault Carrier!

wow... your work sports some very complicated shapes!...

and to see a massive troop transport... i always like and get attracted by bigger tanks...so this will be nice!!!

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
wow... your work sports some very complicated shapes!...

and to see a massive troop transport... i always like and get attracted by bigger tanks...so this will be nice!!!

Hey Viktor! Thanks for looking in! And thanks for the comments really appreciate it!

Yes i must say i am finding myself drawn towards the larger units also! Was planning on either a Centaur or Malcador for my next build..... but really think the Crassus is a fantastic looking model!

Not going to get too far ahead of myself...... got the paintwork on the Mach to do first! .......

Thanks again!

Hey, credit where credit is due
A malc would be a nice "lil" too

One little correction on the CRASSUS ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT, is that's how you announce it.

It's very important you don't forget that, and if you wonder what I'm going on about, search the "manliest tank" thread, it was probably the most glorious thing on the internet I've ever seen.

Regardless, I'm looking forwards to seeing what other magic you can make from plasticard.

 MajorStoffer wrote:
One little correction on the CRASSUS ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT, is that's how you announce it.

It's very important you don't forget that, and if you wonder what I'm going on about, search the "manliest tank" thread, it was probably the most glorious thing on the internet I've ever seen.

Regardless, I'm looking forwards to seeing what other magic you can make from plasticard.

HAHAHA!!! I stand corrected..... the CRASSUS ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT! Gread thread!

Thanks again....buddy!

Hopefully this Auto Apends to my last Post.....


Going to go a step further with the next project....... cheeky little interior fitout..... Still on the mechanicum serf's drawing slate for final detailing.....

So I gather you want to make the rear door fully functional?

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
So I gather you want to make the rear door fully functional?

Hi Viktor,

Yes that is the plan!

I want to try and take little steps forward on each model so the next step will be internals and even a little hinge system for the rear door.... i hope!

I am thinking a couple of diferent sized plastruct hollow sections to allow the hinge?! Only time will tell!

Cheers Again,

Very cool. Very very cool. Particularly excited by the prospect of interior detailing!

Hey All,

Got my first look at the "Big C" tonight.... Managed to get the most of the hull laid out and glued...... Images are shown with the Mach tracks to get an idea of the scale....... think its an awesome model and great looking piece of kit.... just hoping do it justice...

Been working more on the 3d model to help me out with the internal planning and also.... went through my bits bag and pulled out a few pieces that may form part of a 3rd model......

Land Raider Upper Front Hull with a Vindicator Roof and Land Raider Engine Section....... VERY early stages... but am thinking along the lines of a Rhino/fast attack carrier.........

Let me know what you think..........

The Mach has NOT been forgotten........

interesting how quick it is already recognizable...

and that kitbash looks promising...