Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 After seeing some models with all the moveable parts stuck together and not moving, I thought I'd give this model building lark a go :whoops: http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3170.jpg Here's the LR put together. Not everything is connected because it still needs to be painted. First thing you'll notice is the front doors open. :devil: Also, the turrets won't be glued as I want them to be able to rotate and be interchangeable. http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3171.jpg Opening side doors. http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3178.jpg I used a 1mm drill to create the holes in the door hinges. I then inserted some copper wire and bent it at right angles to the door. Two holes were then drilled into the door cavity and the copper wire was inserted into them. Voila! One hinged door :) http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3172.jpg Inner doors can slide open and closed. http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3184.jpg Doors held in by 2 bits of plasticard. The bit of white plastic to the bottom right of the doors is to stop the right door from falling down the gap, tilting and sticking. http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3179.jpg For some unknown reason, I decided to use magnets to stick the two sides together :) On the outer side, I used a junior hacksaw blade to remove the spigots and filed both surfaces flat. I then used a 2mm drill to create the hole for the 2mm rare earth magnet which was glued into place. I used Araldite as i don't think polystyrene glue would work. http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3180.jpg On the inner side, I glued the spigots into their corresponding holes and inserted magnets. For reasons explained later, I moved the bar that operates the doors to the opposite side. I filed the spigots in the appropriate places and fitted the bar but it kept falling off :D so I glued some sprue over the bar to keep it in place and it works fine now :) http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3181.jpg These components have all been "magnetised". This will not only allow the parts to be moved or rotated but also makes them interchangeable. http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3182.jpg Sub-assemblies broken down into their component parts. http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3183.jpg Using a flat file and a scalpel, I decided to remove all the floor grids and replace them with real metal mesh... I think this will give a nice finishing touch. http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc84/Brygadoon/DSCF3177.jpg The doors were moved to the other side because I would like to use this part as a diorama... maybe have a couple of models posing inside the LR. I'll use plasticard to fill in holes and gaps. Note the magnets on the outer edge... they hold the model together really well :) I haven't finished the model yet. I've used nearly 70 magnets so far and ran out. I want to have working lights as well. I'll modify this post as and when I do some more work on the model. Constructive criticism, comments and remarks would be appreciated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 It's looking great so far! 70 Magnets your say? Damn mate, your crazy! I know a guy who's done 300+ Rivets on a plasticard tank, but I think 70 magnets beats that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 It's looking great so far! Thank you :D 70 Magnets your say? Aye. Damn mate, your crazy! Hehe :whoops: I know a guy who's done 300+ Rivets on a plasticard tank, but I think 70 magnets beats that. I'm awaiting delivery of another 100 magnets. I doubt I'll use them all but I'll keep count and let you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormDragon Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 70 magnets!! :D I'm speechless. All I can say is, if your painting skills are as good as your engineering skills this will be one sweet land raider. :whoops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Tomatron Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 70 magnets!! :eek I'm speechless. All I can say is, if your painting skills are as good as your engineering skills this will be one sweet land raider. :) lets hope they are!! seriously though, good work BBB :teehee: keep it up and keep us posted! :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 iv heard good things about this Landraider from Terminator Tomatron, cant wait to see it in the "flesh". (im one of Terminator Tomatron's mates by the way Battle Brother Brygadoon!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divergent Reality Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 why so many magnets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Tomatron Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 any more progress Brygadoon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 any more progress Brygadoon? Not yet, TT... the magnets have only just arrived. I also think I need to get the lights sorted before I start sticking other bits together. why so many magnets? Well... I wanted to be able to use any of the turret options available. Also, the model has to be able to be broken down to create the diorama that is planned and when reassembled, not have any glaringly huge gaps between the various components. Finally... Fraternal Greetings, Captain Idaho! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Tomatron Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 any thoughts on how you will mount the lights in the hull? perhaps fasion a "mount" using the fake lights that come in the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 The plan is to mount 2 LEDs, power source and switch onto the top armour plate... the one that has the rear hatch. I also want to have LEDs fitted to the searchlights mounted above the side turrets. This will involve connectors which will have to be concealed when the model is disassembled to display the diorama. So... as you can see, there's still quite a lot of thought and work to put into this project :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korloth Darkwolf Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I have never seen the raider kit in so much detail before. A hell of a lot of thought has gone into the build. I cant wait to see the final painted model. I've never needed one before (was a Ravenwing player) but my new force is Space Wolves and a raider is certainly very very tempting. It would also be fitting for the wolf lord converision i'm doing at the moment. He's so large a rhino just would not suit him. Excellant model and will be waiting in anticipation of the finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 It's with the electronics guys at work now... it cost me enormous amounts of coffee to get this far :D 31/10/07 2 x 3mm White LEDs arrived today :huh: 2 x Red Ceramic LEDs (Rear Lights) out of stock :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 made me some more mods... http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF3984.jpg all parts are magnetised, moveable and interchangeable. http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF3988.jpg the rear of the right turret housing has a built in "shrine" including candles http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF3990.jpg but if you don't want the candles, remove them because they're magnetised also! http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF3994.jpg spare weapons adorn the rear of the left turret http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF3996.jpg er... did i mention it has working lights as well? http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF3983.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 just spoke to terminator tomatron and he is going to paint this for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 sweet job .this is getting a bit crazy tho,,,is it going to have turn signals? could you show us the wiring job pls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erazoender Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Incredible. Although the biggest issue I've seen with these models is the priming. Your options is to either use primer that you paint on, or cover up everything important with tape and spray it as such... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 @ erazoender are you referring to the LEDs being sprayed over? if so, it won't be a problem as they can be removed before priming. i haven't finished the electrics as i have yet to fit a switch and a 9v battery clip-on connector (both ordered from ebay). @ barry_hhh http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF3999.jpg not the best soldering job in the world but as you can see from the photos, it works :-) the LEDs were ordered from ebay and came with 47k ohm resistors. these resistors make the LEDs suitable for wiring in series when used with 12v batteries so i had to experiment with the wiring until i got the brightness of the LEDs right. the long "leg" on the LEDs is positive (+ or +ve) and needs to be attached to the positive terminal of the battery. here is the wiring diagram for those who are interested. http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/wdiagram.jpg if you have any more questions about the model, just ask :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 just received the 9v battery clip-on connectors today... all 25 of them :-) http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF4000.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antique_nova Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 put somee of the pics in your gallery because i can't see a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplian Silkor Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm going to buy a LR this summer and I also plan to magnetize the guns, so I'll be able to make Terminus from it :) Nice work by the way ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 i've had a bit of a set back... i ordered the wrong switch. it had to be kept pressed in to actually work as opposed to a toggle switch. the good news is that the LEDs still work when the switch and battery connector are installed. more updates / circuit diagrams / photos when the right switch arrives! @ antique_nova i have a gallery? i'll get back to you on that :-) edit: i've created an album and made it public but i'm not in front of the computer that holds the images... i'll upload them in the next couple of days :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodde Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Nice work, Looking forward to see this guy finished. Maybe a night fight in action photo later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Eye Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thats pretty cool. How much time did this take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Brother Brygadoon Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 @ yellow eye i have no idea how long this has taken... i just did bits to it on and off for a couple of years. we're on the home run now though! :-) i also have some good news... the correct switches arrived today! http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF4001.jpg here are a couple of pics of the switch in situ. http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF4005.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF4004.jpg here's the finished light circuit... http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF4002.jpg and again taped temporarily in place. http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF4003.jpg partial assembly showing the switched tucked in to that handy cavity :-) http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF4006.jpg connecting the lighting / top section via the two way connector. http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF4007.jpg flick the toggle switch to turn the lights on... http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF4008.jpg before final assembly. enjoy! http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/obscene-dog/DSCF4009.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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