jochemvh Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 After finishing the bulk work on my titan and having no inspiration to finish it. Given the amount of details that needed to make it pop and me having no clue how to fix it, i started on doing another project. just to get my mind working again. So i gave a thunderbolt a go, not a smart idea. the hull was a nightmare to do, as you can't put it on your workbench and holding it (the parts that is) without buckling other sections. but i got it done. http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/jochemvh/thunderbolt%20scratchbuilt/thunderbolt131208004s.jpg engine parts were made from plastirod, and pvc tubing thats used in the netherlands for electric cabling in the wall of your home. its cheap and comes in 4 meter lengths for about 85cents so i now have enough to last me a life time :angry: that also fixed my probles with the hull as it also gave extra strength to the hull and kept it from breaking inwards. the engine tubing are bendy straws. http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/jochemvh/thunderbolt%20scratchbuilt/thunderbolt151208002s.jpg http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/jochemvh/thunderbolt%20scratchbuilt/thunderbolt151208001s.jpg also tried to make a pilot with spare parts, mostly SM parts and a empire pistolier head. GS gogles and airhosewith a little plastirod bend back under his arm. http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/jochemvh/thunderbolt%20scratchbuilt/thunderbolt151208pilot.jpg here's the final result, still need to add a imperial eagle and maybe i'll paint eagle wings on the wings like the forge world one, but i'm not sure yet. also found out that its not up to scale, it about 30% to small overall. maybe i'll built another one that better to scale, still want a wing of these fighters (3) for apocalypse battles. maybe with a marauder bomber. maybe http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/jochemvh/thunderbolt%20scratchbuilt/thunderbolt181208003s.jpg http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/jochemvh/thunderbolt%20scratchbuilt/thunderbolt181208002s.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maligoare Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 To scale or not, that's one nice Thunderbolt. Did you use a set of templates, or just 'make it up'? Loving the Womble as a pilot! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1873435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aekold Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 That is a very nice looking thunderbolt. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1873484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of nocturne Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Brilliant scratch build mate! Plenty of weathering on it now! :( S.O.N. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1873549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperor's hand Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 that's one nice thunderbolt that you have there mate. did you use templates or did you just make it by your self???? i only have the feeling that you haven't finished painting it. because it doesn't look realistic. but overall it's one sick thunderbolt!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1873562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jochemvh Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 i haven't really finished it, as i'm a little stuck on how to continue. i was thinking of using the new GW washes, but they leave stains on the large services so easily. and i'm not sure how to do battle damage, haven't done that before. so anybody with tips and tricks that can help, please... there more than welcome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1873815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperor's hand Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 engine parts were made from plastirod, and pvc tubing thats used in the netherlands for electric cabling in the wall of your home. ey bro i'm sorry but i can't give you any tips on how to paint it but i was wondering if you were dutch because i don't know were to buy plastic cart or haven't you used that?? so if you are dutch please quote this message and tell me were you've bought your plastic cart. thx!!! ++EDIT++ Removed link to paper template torrent. Although the rules do allow templates now, please do not link to sites/torrents that have them as this is still a no-no. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1873851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jochemvh Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 so if you are dutch please quote this message and tell me were you've bought your plastic cart. I get my plasticard in 3 places here in the netherlands. Nettenbouw in Gorinchem, as i live close by. Sub-cultures in utrecht, in the warfbasement underneath "miep's strip en lectuurshop" and a hobbyshop in rotterdam. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1873884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 i haven't really finished it, as i'm a little stuck on how to continue. i was thinking of using the new GW washes, but they leave stains on the large services so easily. and i'm not sure how to do battle damage, haven't done that before. so anybody with tips and tricks that can help, please... there more than welcome. Oil wash: First, gloss coat with acrylic floor varnish (aka 'Klear', 'Johnson's Klear with Future Shine'). Allow to dry thoroughly. It is important that you use an acrylic gloss. Best to use an airbrush, too. Mix a little artists' oil paint (raw umber, ivory black, carbon black, whatever) with some low odour thinner (available from art shops), to about the consistency of dirty water. With a fine brush put a dot in a panel line or recess. The paint will run along the recess. Basically, you're doing a directed wash (just like with the citadel washes). This WILL look messy. Don't worry. Once you've got the surface washed in the recesses, allow the whole thing to dry for around 2 - 4 hours - enough for the surface liquid to go, but not enough to cure the oil paint. Now moisten a q-tip / cotton bud with some of the thinner (note that this oil thinner won't affect the Klear, but will clean up the excess wash nicely) and gently use it to clean the excess from where it shouldn't be. Unless you want streaks, keep using clean q-tips when they get dirty. Once clean, allow to dry for around 24 hours. Now flat coat it. I use a 70% Klear : 30% Tamiya Flat Base mix through an airbrush. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1873908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeHarvey Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here's a tutorial I wrote for painting & weathering Aircraft and Armor with pics of my Thunderbolt in it. Maybe you'll find it of some use. Airbrushing and Finishing, Aircraft and Armor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1873939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperor's hand Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 so if you are dutch please quote this message and tell me were you've bought your plastic cart. I get my plasticard in 3 places here in the netherlands. Nettenbouw in Gorinchem, as i live close by. Sub-cultures in utrecht, in the warfbasement underneath "miep's strip en lectuurshop" and a hobbyshop in rotterdam. well i live near rotterdam so do you know the name of that hobby shop???? or is it "meijer en blessing" thx! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1874070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jochemvh Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 well i live near rotterdam so do you know the name of that hobby shop???? or is it "meijer en blessing" thx! all i know its on the street "oude binnenweg" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1874336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperor's hand Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 thx man now i know wich hobby shop you mean. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1874398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnean Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 lol, sounds weird to talk about dutch things in english :P (i'm from holland too, but more the northern part) shees...... i wanna make one too now :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1874417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperor's hand Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 well guys they have removed my link to thepiratebay were the pemplates were. but if you go to thepiratebay.org and type in the search thingy warhammer templates you'll get it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159715-scratchbuild-thunderbolt/#findComment-1874475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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