synapse Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 thanks :D actually i really enjoyed doing this guy. and now the fiddly work is over: ok, the legs are done now (barring belt buckle - still no idea what its gonna be, probably a box with a small skull in the middle http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x15/voropohaiah/Ter_11.jpg other than that, i just need to do the arms, and im done (for now...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 update better than yesterday's attempts (having a mould with entry/exit points in the right place helped...): http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x15/voropohaiah/Ter_12.jpg not perfect - small air bubble in the targeter thing above the head-socket, but nothing a small blob of GS wont help. and itll only get better the more i make. im glad i can use the resin i have for these, though im hoping to get something that takes long to cure to finish them off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sersi Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hey Synapse, beautiful work, at first I thought the torso was a little narrow but making allowances for the arms it looks good. I really think you've nailed the proportions on him. How may mm tall in he? Oh if you looking for a good all around resin thats fairly cheap. I like Smooth-On's 305 resin, you mix by volume and have a seven minute work time with 30 min de-mold time. Great stuff very strong and not brittle even with very small thin parts. Its about $95 gallon, but for minis your using 2-5 ml typically, so you could make those marines for around $0.10 each. :rolleyes: If you have any questions casting let me know over the last six month I had a crash course in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 that sounds idea;! you wouldnt happen to know of a uk or eu online supplier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sersi Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Here's the Smooth-on online store: Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 thanks, but thats an american site... i live in eurpoe. apart from shipping rates from america being exorbitantly overprices, the only country listed in its shipping list is america so i cant even order from there :D i've checked online for other places that may stick them though havent had any luck yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 you're a beast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuNCHBiZZLe Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Everything looks ace man,I can't wait to see paint on the termie.BTW there is flags at the top of smooth-on's site to change country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 doesnt seem to make any difference other than changing the language. i clicked on the british flag and it still shows up as shipping to america only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Mournival Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Very brilliant work brother. For the Primarch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semnos Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Synapse, Thanks for posting this. I'm in the process of True-Scaling my DIY Chaos Marines and I've found your tutorial very helpful. Are you also going to do a tutorial on the Terminators? Please do so... pretty please, with sugar on top. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 hmm... well the torso is pretty difficult to do a tutorial for as i just made a terminator trso shape out of plasticard. depending on the proportions youre going for the dimensions would differ... also, i dont really work from templates. i suppose i could use caliper and measure the sides, but other than that there's little i can say - just glue the PC together and use GS to fill in the gaps and do the roof of the armour the legs are more fiddly. the general stages are the same as with my normal marines (same as the normal tutorial), only with larger spaces and more GS used to make the proportions thicker. also theres the fiddly additions of half circle plasticard rod on the legs to give them the terminator frame-work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirax Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I want to know how you do the studs on these models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 i dont remember using any rivets on these apart from one of the marines in heresy MK armour (or a close approximation thereof...). i just used 0.6 mm plastic rod slived very thinly and glued on . after getting the FW masterclass book ive been wanting to use the beads from inside a water filter but havent got round to it. wonder if anyone else has done that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sersi Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 thanks, but thats an american site... i live in eurpoe. apart from shipping rates from america being exorbitantly overprices, the only country listed in its shipping list is america so i cant even order from there :blink: i've checked online for other places that may stick them though havent had any luck yet. Sorry, go here link, they have international distributers in: UK, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, and others. I'd google search the distributers names on the page. Byt the way have you seen this Link? A little to reedy looking for my taste, I prefered my terminators beefy. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sersi Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 i dont remember using any rivets on these apart from one of the marines in heresy MK armour (or a close approximation thereof...). i just used 0.6 mm plastic rod slived very thinly and glued on . after getting the FW masterclass book ive been wanting to use the beads from inside a water filter but havent got round to it. wonder if anyone else has done that? What you might want to look up is "glitter beads" or "micro beads" they're tiny metal or glass marbles between 0.25 - 1.5 mm. You can get like a million of them for a $2-3. Just drill and appropriate sized hole where you want the rivet add a tiny amount of super-glue. Then pour the beads of the model. Instant rivets and all the same size. I bought 0.5mm silver beads and 1.0 mm copper beads. Thanks the wife for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 any idea where to get them from? they sound ideal and ive been in touch with their distributors in the netherlands who do ship to malta. im considering placing an order once my stockpile of alumilite is running low :down: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sersi Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Yes I do: link, link, and link. I got mine for the last link, but all three ship international, the second one is in the UK and shipping to Malta is like 75 cents. The packages are like 5-8 grams each, so even international is negligible. You might also want to check your local craft stores, as women use them to be-dazzle cloths and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 thanks! though the first two links seem to the same, and theyre a bit too big for what im looking for. i think 0.6mm and 0.4 mm would be better for what i need . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Toddius Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 That true scale terminator is just pure win. I'm loving this thread. Keep it up. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naysmith Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 @ Synapse This is some great work you have done there. Very detailed and exact. You really have skill (and patience) :) . Keep up the good work. cya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 i might be a bit biased, but... my main problem is that i dont like the proportions of the GW ones. i like marines the way they are portrayed in the artwork - with large legs and huge frames. i know that may not be everyone's cup of tea but thats the way i like them :P though in tregard to what youre saying i dont think there's much difference between the normal GW marines and truescale marines im making, and when it comes to terminators i always thought truescale ones were able to capture more of the dynamicness (sp?) of marines. though the new space hulk minis prove that wrong ;) besides, when it comes to terminators they it states in the fluff that it limits their motions and mobility. since the TS marines are a bit more proportionate (ie their heads arent the same height as their shins and thighs ;) i think its easier to capture cool poses and detailing. i dont think the size has anything to do with it either. tehy could be smaller but with these proportions and id still prefer them to the GW ones. EDIT: i noticed you removed the comment... oh well :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sersi Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Oh its not just the horrible proportions, the poses are down right awful as well. So, bad that even though they're plastic its nearly impossible to repose them to look good. Seriously what is up with the feet. Separate feet with a ball and sock design like FW's 120mm marine if the way I'm doing my TS marines. This is one thing you've been very successful with in this thread, achieving believable and even subtle naturalistic poses. Rather than the standard squating/grunting marine poses. But the more TS marines you have based on terminator legs the more obvious the limited number of poses it becomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sersi Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 thanks! though the first two links seem to the same, and theyre a bit too big for what im looking for. i think 0.6mm and 0.4 mm would be better for what i need . Here is another option link, its a bit more expensive but they are actual stainless steel balls 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, and 2.0 mm. TS The terminator seen here uses 1.0 mm balls for the rivets and a 2.0 mm ball for the belt buckle. So, the size should be okay, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirax Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Are we going to be seeing anymore updates soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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