Modelling: MK8 torso from a MK7 torso

[Wayfarer]

To start you'll need a torso, some thin sheet styrene, an exacto knife and some plastic glue. You can see the approximate size of the rectangle of plastic you need. Don't worry if it's too big because you can (and probably will) trim it down. It's better to have too much than too little.

 

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This step isn't required but it makes the rest of the job easier as it gives the plastic a nice round curve rather than a sharp bend when you flex it into place. I use the handle of my exacto knife, which is a bit larger than 1/4" thick. This is the same curve as the collar coincidently.

 

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/holybolter/Tutorials/collartut-002.jpg

 

Place a very small amount of glue right on the front of the collar as shown. The key here is to use very little glue, but enough to hold. Also remember that because the inside of the collar will be unseen on the completed model, it's ok if that part is a little messy. Just try to keep the front part of the work nice and clean.

 

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/holybolter/Tutorials/collartut-003.jpg

 

Take your collar piece and center it on the model as shown. Then, when the plastic is nice and soft from the glue, press downward at an angle and hold for 30 seconds or however long your plastic glue of choice takes to set up a bit.

 

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/holybolter/Tutorials/collartut-004.jpg

 

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/holybolter/Tutorials/collartut-005.jpg

 

When the glue has set (it doesn't have to be 100% dry, just sturdy) place two small drops of glue on the body where the green color shows. Make sure to use only as much as you need and no more, and try to keep it on the inside edge.

 

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/holybolter/Tutorials/collartut-006.jpg

 

As you can probably guess you then gently push the collar into position and press the ends down into the glue. Hold this together carefully for a minute or more. You want the collar to stick into the body piece itself just a bit. This will help hold the new collar in position while the glue sets up. When it's dry you'll have something that looks like this. I've shown one shot with the a head inside so you can see how much (or little) room you have. By placing the collar such that it angles outward you give yourself a bit more room.

 

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/holybolter/Tutorials/collartut-007.jpg

 

From here you can do several things. What I did for my Grey Knights was trim the collar down sharply to make the armor look like GW's Knights. However, if you want a mark8 collar, simply trim the new collar piece flush with the exsisting part as shown with the red areas. Before you do any trimming though make certain that your glue is 100% dry and that the collar is sturdy or you might ruin your hard work.

 

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/holybolter/Tutorials/collartut-008.jpg

 

Hope this is helpful.

[deathnid]

for all of you guys that have been asking how t make mk.8 armour, i found this hepfull if you want to have a look. this shouldnt be too necro, seeing as nobody has ever looked at it

enjoy

[AGPO]

It's a good tutorial for the colar, but remember for MkVIII you also have to cover up the chest pipes, so some greenstuffing will be required.