HyperX Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hey all, trying to get back into the hobby, (read trying to muster the motivation) and I thought I would share a little or the work I have been doing. First of all, as most of you might agree, (at least a good portion of you) the Thunderfire cannon model isn't the nicest think GW has put out. Second of all, If you permit me to quote Captain Lysander "I have traveled far and seen much. Yet nothing warms my heart so much as the sight of a gun so massive that its fury makes the very world tremble" The current model doesn't exactly embody the sentiment. So since I had to clean out my garage and found boxes full of junk from broken and dismantled printers and other junk from unknown origins I thought it would be of good use for converting 40K units. So here we go. (this will be used with my Iron Hand's army) #1 - Materials used: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2952.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2953.jpg Basically Junk: cardboard, 3/4 inch copper pipe, plastic and various computer parts. #2 - I started by using 2 old DOT matrix paper guides as my cannon body. The have groves where GW tank tracks fit nicely. I used a piece of sheet metal to join the 2 pieces together. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2956.jpg #3 - I glued a large cog wheel to the center mass of the base http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2957.jpg #4 - I cut off a 3" piece of copper pipe to use as a barrel http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2954.jpg #5 - I used my Dremel to cut a channel in the pipe to have it sit nicely on the center part of the gun http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2955.jpg #6 - I found a small electromagnet (probably used in an old floppy drive) and cut off one of the prongs (it looks like a power plant so i used it). Then I fastened it to the cannon slide. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2958.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2959.jpg #7 - I then Fastened the barrel to the slide and fastened it to the cannon body. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2960.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2961.jpg #8 - I drilled 4 holes in a piece of plastic then cut it out and recessed it inside the barrel http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2962.jpg #9 - I then built a small cover that mimics the las cannon covers in SM armies. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2963.jpg #10 - I still need to add finnishing details like GS work, banding on the cannon itself, access ports, tubing and probably a breach. Here is the semi final cannon next to a marine for size comparison. It stands a bit taller than the GW version (I can always remove the cover to shrink it a bit) but at least I like it better than the stock model. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/40K/100_2964.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Heresy Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Looks really good mate. If only we all had such awesome fodder for conversions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Ooh nice. Is this a one off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 More conversions of neat stuff please :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Much better then the original. Mr.Malevolent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Very cool and quite creative. I'd consider trying to add some details to the barrel if nothing else: gridwork/ gear teeth/ wires etc. Imperial tech isn't meant to be so sleek and smooth :devil: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 are you going to add to the front barrel housing to show multiple barrels, or are you going to keep the "Time Cop pistol" looking front end? I think if you added small tubing in each one of the open holes that would look more like a multi facieted barrel cannon rather than a one barrel tube with a scatter shot front. dont get me wrong it awesome I coul;d never pull that conversion ever. but that my two cents to make you art piece even more awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 That looks pretty cool! Looking forward to seeing the final product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnaught_Alpha Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 looks awesome, I usualy have these great ideas as well but... the idea is kinda lost somewhere between my brain and my hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Yes ... YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyperX Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 @ DeathKnight2000 Yes there will be smaller barrels on there and I am adding platting to the barrel to make it more SM like. I also decided to change the top cover a bit... Update to come shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lykos Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Little bit more work and this could be a real thing of beauty. I would like to see this painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyperX Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Sorry it took so long between updates but I was buzy, Here is where I stand, its almost done, I still have a bit of GS work to do to fill gaps and a bit more filing but essentially that's what it will look like. What I added (changed): Added tracks, Added track guards, Changed the top plating to resemble a las cannon top plate,, Added barrels, Side plating, Used guitar strings to add wires, added a tracking lense under the barrel. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/100_2978.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/100_2977.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/100_2976.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/L4pin/100_2975.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Nice stuff! It has a real meaty feel to it which I really like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 That's more like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servallier Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Excellent and inspired work :ph34r: now get some paint on that monstrosity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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