Akela Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I had purchased the different variants of Mythicast models awhile back, including the one that has a gear insignia on some of its armor pieces. I also ordered the Space Wolf Iron Priest Metal model with the intention of cutting it in half at the waist (without lopping off the thunderhammer's haft or the right arm with bolter) and then boring a concave shape into the bottom of the torso so it can sit on the rider legs molded into the mount. Has anyone else tried this? If so, any tips? It's not gonna be easy, but I think I can manage, and I'd prefer to have the upper torso of the official model given all its detail...plus I bought it specifically to cut it in half Akela out Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 dunno, but wouldn't it be easier to cut off the round part of the rider's legs on the wolf? then drill a wee little hole in the wolf and torso of the iron priest and pin that sucka down? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2869142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 hmm, I've seen others who have pinned but never tried it myself, good idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2869702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 hmm, I've seen others who have pinned but never tried it myself, good idea. Pinning is so surprisingly easy that it is a wonder not many people do it. Pin Vise Super Glue Clippers paperclips of various thickness. That about rounds out your material list. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2869880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freman Bloodglaive Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I just used some of the techmarine parts from the Rhino equipment sprue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2870134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arez Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I just used some of the techmarine parts from the Rhino equipment sprue. is that sprue still available ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2870163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
morehardcore Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 just buy a rhino/razorback lol you can never have to many of those (unless you have 12, 12 is too many) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2871039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_starrise Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 just buy a rhino/razorback lol you can never have to many of those (unless you have 12, 12 is too many) Hey now, between all my armour in my 2 armies (SW & IF) I have 12 tanks lol, not counting scratchbuilds & anything not using the rhino hull! lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2871732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo429 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 hmm, I've seen others who have pinned but never tried it myself, good idea. Pinning is so surprisingly easy that it is a wonder not many people do it. Pin Vise Super Glue Clippers paperclips of various thickness. That about rounds out your material list. I'd add accelerant to this list, just makes the job much easier. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2872653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 well, I've hacked most of the legs off, a bit difficult getting the rest without proper tools...feel silly leaving my Dremel with a family member. The Thunder Hammer haft is still intact, should rest against the side of the mount when it's all pinned and glued. Any thoughts as to paper clip width for pinning? I saw some slightly more robust ones at Wal-Mart, wasn't sure if those would be better than the standard ones in my office. Akela Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2879926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 office ones. model is wide enough to drill 2 holes if you're not certain. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2880680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Okay, I've taken off the legs completely aside from a little excess on the bolter/cape arm which I need to file vigorously. I also need to flatten the bottom under the waist so it will sit right. To that goal, I'll need to cut the rounded top of the wolf mount's rider legs. Coming along quite nicely thus far though, very happy with the way it's going to look, what with the hammer held aloft beside the Iron Priest. A friend suggested that I use Green Stuff as my adhesive and gap filler between the torso and mount and also to assist the pins with stability. Any advice there? Akela Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2880877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 when I pin, I always use GS also. it's great for many things, but with pinning especialy, if you didn't drill deep enough, or took too long pieces of clip, with the GS you can easily camouflage those little mistakes (or for example, the hammer doesn't fit nicely, and you need the iron priest to get a bit higher, just fill up with GS a bit, around the pins, and if your skills are sufficient, you can even add a few extra details.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2880962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Okay, so, I think it looks pretty good. I had a friend who was more experienced help me with the Green Stuff, but the drilling and pinning went quite nicely. The smallest drill bit I had made a hole wide enough for two paperclips, so there's double re-bar inside. After my friend did the Green Stuff, I tried to match it up somewhat with the mottled look of the rest of the armor. The consequence is that it doesn't match up too well with the legs on the mount, but I honestly don't care. Mostly, I'm just glad to have a proper Iron Priest w/ servo arm and thunder hammer. Pics of the result are below, some touch ups to be done before priming. http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/WerewolfLawyer/2011-09-27_23-46-10_408.jpg http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/WerewolfLawyer/5.jpg http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/WerewolfLawyer/4.jpg http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/WerewolfLawyer/3.jpg http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/WerewolfLawyer/2.jpg http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/WerewolfLawyer/1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2887251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 looks good! about the legs, maybe you can sculpt the same trim he has on his shoulderpads on his legs? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2887333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I drilled some holes in the legs and added some guitar string along the legs, making a bit more ironpriest http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/TWM/New_09-03-11/Ironpriest_right.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/TWM/New_09-03-11/Ironpriest_left.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/TWM/New_09-03-11/Ironpriest_back.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2887594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Ended up real nice. Good job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237926-iron-priest-twm-conversion/#findComment-2887762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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