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Guard - Honour, Stern, Van [WIP]


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Erm I'm not too sure about inner/outer diameter... I just know they are around 0.5" or less. I do actually bring the pads down and measure to fit on the spot. Next time I go down I'll check it out...:blush:

 

And yes, abnormal flatness...XD but since they have a black back, I'm not too concerned. Where it becomes really obvious I sculpt some folds in the back.

 

Hope you can see them too someday too shason!

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thank god you're finally done with them...

 

you guys have no idea that all i see him do for the past few months is filing the shoulder pads or something...

 

top notch stuff as usual, dude.

 

looking forward to see them painted ;)

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First off is the shoulder pad.

 

The rod I used here is 6/8" OD. It's a bit smaller but it flexes so no worries there. Just get one to fit. The pad has an OD of 5/8", so ideally your rod's ID shoudl be 5/8"

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/pad/1.jpg

 

I chop the rod down at an angle so I can start working from the top.

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/pad/2.jpg

 

I cut the back so I can flex the rod and fit the pad in.

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/pad/3.jpg

 

With a lot of trial and error, a groove is filed down to match the pad.

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/pad/4.jpg

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/pad/5.jpg

 

Yay! Dremel! I find dremelling it down after I cut the groove easier for me.

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/pad/6.jpg

 

I cut the sides down to the rough shape that I want the curve to start and end.

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/pad/8.jpg

 

Whrrrr!

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/pad/9.jpg

 

Tada!

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/pad/10.jpg

 

 

And here is a knee pad. I use Tamiya 2-part Quick Type Putty for this. This works for any sandable putty like brown stuff etc.

 

Just place the rough shape and sculpt any curves or angles you want. Don't worry about it looking 'soft'.

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/kneeepad/l1.jpg

 

Now just file down the top surface

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/kneeepad/l2.jpg

 

And chop down the edges to size.

http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/tutorials/kneeepad/l3.jpg

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Hey, nice-looking models there! I have many of the same base models kicking around (the Mk. II Vets in particular) and was after a bit of inspiration to work on them, so thanks for that... I *swear* I won't be stealing any ideas.

Keep up the nice work, and keep us posted. I won't ask for tutorials or the like, as pretty much everything seems straightforward- all the best conversions are!

The only thing I could ask for would perhaps be a shot of the backs of the Vanguard Vets without the jump packs on. I'm curious to see what you've done with the detailing at the belts, and/or the joining of the metal legs to plastic torsos (I always find the metal parts to be too undersized for plastic torsos).

Now, let's see some paint on them!

-Joe

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I like to fit pouches and stuff all around, so the joint is somewhat hidden. But I do build up the metal legs with a ball fit, like how the plastic legs are, using putty. For stability, I pin right through, once I get the angle right.

 

And yep, same for the collars.

 

Go! Steal the ideas! See if I care! :unsure:

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