WIP scrap/scratch built Khorne Dreadnought

[Plaguelord Baldric]

My local GW recently had a comp advertised called "Box of sprue, what can you do" that I had hoped to participate in, but due to circumstances, I could not attend. This inspired me to try and make something using the mountain of sprue I have lying around the house. Wanting a dreadnought for a small Khorne army I am planning on building and not having any money to spend, I decided this would be the perfect project to try and use the sprue for. I grabbed some of the sprue, my vehicle bits box, glue and tools and off I set.

 

Here are a couple of photos so far.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/Front.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/Side.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/top.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/Bottom.jpg

 

So, what do you think of the idea?

[dark stalker]

i reckon its looking great....where is the exhaust pipes from

[Plaguelord Baldric]

Thanks. The exhausts are from a defiler.

[warboss grimlok]

looks good dude, like the way you have added the horns from another defiler face/mask

[The_Chaplain]

wow, that is looking fantastic thus far!

[Honda]

Excellent so far and a very creative use of common stuff. I shall file this idea away for another day.

[Plaguelord Baldric]

Thanks for the encouragement.

 

After doing a bit more work, I have decided that I am not happy with it.

 

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/ScratchDread/UpdateRightSide.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/ScratchDread/UpdateLeftSide.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/ScratchDread/UpdateRear.jpg

 

 

I think I need to extend the body back a bit. That means pulling the exhausts off, but that shouldn't be a problem.

[tagsta]

looks promising.. can't await to see it finished :unsure:

[Skyzerker]

Now THAT looks super cool! A very unique idea! And if you ever decide to scrap the project, you can mail that thing right over to me! :unsure:

[Master Chaplain Astador]

Looking real good mate! Keep it up

[Plaguelord Baldric]

Thanks again for the encouragement, it really helps with the motivation to get this done.

 

 

And now for some pics of the extended body. :rolleyes:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/ScratchDread/26-5Update4.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/ScratchDread/26-5Update.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/ScratchDread/26-5Update1.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/ScratchDread/26-5Update2.jpg

[Terminator Tomatron]

that is a seriously good effort!!

 

i would be more than happy with that, plus it looks pretty big, how big is it in comparison to a GW dread?

[Plaguelord Baldric]

that is a seriously good effort!!

 

i would be more than happy with that, plus it looks pretty big, how big is it in comparison to a GW dread?

Thanks mate. To answer your question, it is quite big in comparison. Here are a couple of pics to show just how big.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/Update25-05.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Plaguelord_Baldric/Tutorials%20and%20WIPs/Update25-05one.jpg

[Marovingean]

Looks good! If you scratchbuild the legs to the same scale, he'll be massive!

 

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[MeatGrinder]

Wow, very nice, i just don't realy like those things on the top though

 

What are you going to use for the legs? Sentinels?

[Plaguelord Baldric]

Thanks. The legs are going to be scratch built out of my bits box as I am not going to buy anything extra to use on the dread. Besides, I don't have any spare cash. :blush: Especially now my wife and I are expecting our second child. :D

[bob123]

I really like the way your sarcophagus looks, it inspires me to scratchbuild a dread too.

 

hope for an update soon :teehee:

[Magnus the red]

i actually prefer it to the gw one

[bob123]

same here, I like the way it shows that it is'nt a robot and that it contains a marine

[StratoKhan]

Nice work.

 

Personally I thought the exhausts looked better than the grill things... I also don't think that the random mix of rhino plates looks as good as it could, for example I would have swapped places, moving the spikes underneath the skull plate and perhaps using two spike plates instead of that twisted metal face, which isn't very Khorne in my opinion. It would make the model look more 'made' and less kitbashed.

 

The front part is what makes it great, the sarcophagus is very well done. Take care that the end product doesn't end up looking too boxy, I think you know what I mean, just don't forget to angle the different parts properly. You've already done that with the plates to both sides of the sarcophagus, so I think it'll be fine.

 

I think the limbs will be the hardest parts to pull off, I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

[Plaguelord Baldric]

Thanks again for the feedback, it is really appreciated.

 

@StratoKhan: Thanks very much for taking the time to post such an indepth response.

 

The exhausts are not gone, they just need to be reworked. After I extended the body and did a test fit, they looked way to small. I will be looking at ways to bulk them out so that they don't look out of place on the dread. The top vents have been used only to add a little extra detail.

 

With the armoured plates, I actually like the way they sit because they do appear wrongly placed and add to the chaotic feel, for me anyway. As to adding another spikey plate instead of the face, I do agree with you, but unfortunately, I have to work with what is available from my bits box and I want to keep it relatively simple.

 

I agree that the limbs are going to be hard to do, especially the legs, and I really hope I can do a good job of them.

 

Thanks again for all the feedback.

[Brother Nihm]

Hey Baldric,

The madness never leaves you does it? <_<

 

Your latest piece is every bit as inspiring as your trike and defiler.

 

I suggest adding hanging chains to the limbs.

Chains might help cover up any potential errors in the joins (not joints).

 

Plus, chains are fluffy. :huh:

[Still Standing]

This looks very good, keep up the good work!

[Plaguelord Baldric]

Thanks again.

 

G'day Brother Nihm, always nice to get feedback from you.

 

Bit of bad news on the defiler front, apparently it doesn't like falling off the table and being stepped on. :whoops: I have managed to repair it though, but it means I have not done anymore than the last time you saw it, sorry. I am taking another break from it, as the accident has me realy frustrated and I don't want to wreck the thing.

 

I am sure I have a ton of old necklace chain lying around somewhere and will definately be using it.

 

I should have some more photos soon. I have done the arm mounts and I'm workng on the new exhausts now.

[Brother SRM]

very nice, especially for just a box of bitz and sprues. really looking forward to see what else you can do with this dreadie. any ideas for the arms yet? i'd really like to see what you come up with