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2017/09/22 13:57:46
Subject: Scratchbuilding Dark Heresy, IG Vehicles Imperial Fists- Now with something Epic
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Raging Ravener
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Hey All, After seeing some of the Great Scratchbuilding threads on here, especially JohnnyHell's Praetorians, I deciced to jump back into scratchbuilding. I've been converting my own models for years- I got into the hobby through scale models and most of my enjoyment of the hobby comes from the modelling and painting side. I'm hoping I can use this space to organize tutorials, track my progress and get feedback from all of you.
While not a WiP, I'll start off with My largest Scratchbuild to date, a Stormbird Variant for our Dark Heresy campaigns. It has a removable upper level and engine compartment for access to all levels of the Flyer. It weighs about 8 pounds, so it's not usable in games of 40k, but its perfect for our RPG campaigns. I started with the Patoroch Thunderhawk plans, but I widened the model and changed the rear compartment to accommodate vehicles.
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I'm currently working on a Mordian Guard army and it needs tanks. I;m not a fan of the stock guard vehicles and wanted units that better fit the 1810s-1880s aesthetic of the mordians. I'm also a big fan of interwar era vehicles, and used vehicles from that period as inspiration.
The Hexium Pattern Leman Russ was my first attempt at an IG vehicle. I've dreaded the monotony of having to apply rivets and building tracks is not my idea of fun. My plan was to cast this model once finished, and rivets and tracks are a lot easier when I only have to build one, rather than the dozen or so I'd need for the guard. This Russ also set the design for the rest of the vehicles I plan to build.
The model needed to keep the design philosophy of the standard tanks- Hard edges, rivets and layered plate.
Most of my models start with a basswood core with plasticard. I use wood for the support because I have loads of the stuff and it is cheaper and stronger than plasticard. The hull gun mount and drivers compartment were designed separately to facilitate casting for other vehicles. It's reminiscent of the early model Panzers. I also began work on the tracks.
I raised the main engine compartment and added details from a few 1/35 scale kits I had laying around.
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This message was edited 8 times. Last update was at 2018/06/15 05:30:41
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2017/09/22 15:25:32
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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I'm very curious to see how that chunky flyer will look like at the end...
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2017/09/22 15:33:23
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles
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Raging Ravener
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/09/22 15:35:59
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2017/09/22 15:54:15
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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Awesome stuff! Very curious to see that flyer develop!
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2017/09/23 14:40:52
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles
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Raging Ravener
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/09/23 14:41:36
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2017/09/23 14:42:46
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles
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Norn Queen
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Wow, that is superb stuff!
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Dman137 wrote:
goobs is all you guys will ever be
By 1-irt: Still as long as Hissy keeps showing up this is one of the most entertaining threads ever.
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2017/09/23 20:46:16
Subject: Re:Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles
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[DCM]
Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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Loving the scratchbuilds- lots of imagination and terrific assembly skills. The final products look store bought. I would like to see some more shots of the smaller flyer (a fighter? VIP transport?) in the first photo.
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"He fears his fate too much, or his desserts are small, who will not put it to a single touch; to win- or lose- it all."
Montrose Toast
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2017/09/24 01:59:37
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles
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[MOD]
Making Stuff
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Awesomeness.
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2017/09/24 15:56:24
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles
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Raging Ravener
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/09/25 01:17:16
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2017/09/27 15:55:57
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles
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Raging Ravener
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2017/09/27 18:04:23
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Currently building a better Taurox
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Storm Trooper with Maglight
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Dude that leman russ is so freaking awesome!
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2017/09/28 01:25:31
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Currently building a better Taurox
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Raging Ravener
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Thanks i appreciate it. I wanted the primaruss to have the heft and stature of the normal Russ.
I still haven't figured out if I'm going with a traditional half track design on the taurox or a 6 wheel, but I did find some road wheels in my bits box that work well enough for tires. I filled the area between the two rims and added a front fender. The wheels are friction fit so I can swap them for tracks at a later date. Anyone have thoughts on either?
I also started adding rivets- it's starting to come together
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/09/28 01:26:05
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2017/09/28 14:32:12
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Currently building a better Taurox
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Stealthy Grot Snipa
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This is brilliant - colour me subbed! May I ask how you did the rivets?
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2017/09/28 19:56:33
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Currently building a better Taurox
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Mysterious Techpriest
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Thats a cool take on the taurox.
I really Like your leman russ, that's an awesome design, nice scratch building skills!
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2017/09/29 14:02:36
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Currently building a better Taurox
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Raging Ravener
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/09/29 14:03:13
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2017/10/02 19:40:28
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Currently building a better Taurox
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Raging Ravener
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/10/05 17:01:37
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2017/10/02 21:38:40
Subject: Re:Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Currently building a better Taurox
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[DCM]
Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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Great work- I'm getting lots of education just reviewing your photos! The sound you hear in the background is me filing the serial numbers off your ideas, to use myself!
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"He fears his fate too much, or his desserts are small, who will not put it to a single touch; to win- or lose- it all."
Montrose Toast
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2017/10/05 14:54:21
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Currently building a better Taurox
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Raging Ravener
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Thanks MeerCat. I mostly learned how to scratch hold by following others and I’m glad I get to pay it forward. Steal away!
Automatically Appended Next Post: Work has been pretty crazy the past week, so I’ve not gotten as much done as I’d like but I have made some progress on my Chimera.
I started with the same hull design as my Leman Russ. Instead of the sloped engine compartment I added a larger crew compartment. The troop hatch goes on top, using the same door Pattern I developed for the taurox. I also added the same style back door. I’m re-using the front glacis from the Russ on the chimera.
I started on a variant turret for the chimera, but I’ll probably end up scrapping it.
I also started on the side hull, but there’s not much progress there. It’s slightly longer and 4mm shorter than the Leman Russ track guards.
I’m completely stumped on how to do the tracks, but that’s a problem for future me.
Automatically Appended Next Post: I’ve also finished base coating my vehicles. I’m going to try to make my own washes- I don’t know how much Nuln oil it takes to cover 8 tanks twice but I don’t want to find out.
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2017/10/05 15:31:51
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Russes, Taurox and now Chimeras
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Tail-spinning Tomb Blade Pilot
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why can I not see any pictures? REALLY interested in this.
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Necrons - 6000+
Eldar/DE/Harlequins- 6000+
Genestealer Cult - 2000
Currently enthralled by Blanchitsu and INQ28. |
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2017/10/05 20:29:36
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Russes, Taurox and now Chimeras
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Mysterious Techpriest
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Wow that's an impressive number of vehicles already.
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2017/10/06 20:10:35
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Russes, Taurox and now Chimeras
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[MOD]
Making Stuff
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Yup, they're coming together nicely.
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2017/10/16 16:31:52
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Russes, Taurox and now Chimeras
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Raging Ravener
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2017/10/25 00:58:14
Subject: Re:Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Russes, Taurox and now Chimeras
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[DCM]
Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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"He fears his fate too much, or his desserts are small, who will not put it to a single touch; to win- or lose- it all."
Montrose Toast
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2017/10/25 03:48:35
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Russes, Taurox and now Chimeras
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Blood Angel Terminator with Lightning Claws
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Building your own tracks, nice work!
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2017/10/27 17:16:20
Subject: Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Russes, Taurox and now Chimeras
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Raging Ravener
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Thanks guys. Work and family has kept me pretty busy the last few weeks, and it looks like I won't have much hobby time in the forseeable future. I've got a small update I'll add this afternoon and I may begin to post my infantry.
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2017/10/30 16:54:00
Subject: Re:Eddtheman's Scratchbuilding- Dark Heresy and IG Vehicles-Russes, Taurox and now Chimeras
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Raging Ravener
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2017/10/30 22:18:35
Subject: Re:Scratchbuilding Dark Heresy, IG Vehicles and Mordians
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[DCM]
Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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"He fears his fate too much, or his desserts are small, who will not put it to a single touch; to win- or lose- it all."
Montrose Toast
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2017/10/31 00:56:31
Subject: Scratchbuilding Dark Heresy, IG Vehicles and Mordians
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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These are amazing!!!! Love the truck especially!
Have you tried the half round 1mm nail art beads trick for rivets? Worth a go... saves me hours of styrene-chopping!
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Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules" |
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2017/10/31 08:38:21
Subject: Scratchbuilding Dark Heresy, IG Vehicles and Mordians
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Otiose in a Niche
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Fantastic thread, I love the armored cars!
Subscribed.
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2017/10/31 11:06:52
Subject: Scratchbuilding Dark Heresy, IG Vehicles and Mordians
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Fresh-Faced New User
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it's so cool that I decided to register here to tell you about it.
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