Machinator Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 As the title hints at this is all about true scale vehicles, and a lot of them. The project is for a client who has a growing collection of true scale Space Marines but wanted vehicles of the same scale. As I had already been pondering about how to do such a project I jumped at the chance to give it a try (especially with someone else's money). So here we go.... First up are the Rhinos as they will be the basis for most of the army. The trick was going to be how to true scale the current kit while still making it easy to assemble. As I recently had done an Mk1 Rhino conversion kit I looked at that for inspiration and discovered the solution. Like the Mk1 kit I would use large panels on either side but these would increase the length, width, and height of the model. First up I had to cut the Rhino track sections in half: http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1923.jpg With the exhaust pipes cut off I designed a plate with a spacer in between that increased the length about 3/4 of an inch and added 0.25 inches to the height. A scratch built wheel was also added on the spacer. Also to keep with the Mk1 theme a round door, running board, and new exhausts were added: http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1913.jpg A spacer was also made for the inside of the Rhino: http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1914.jpg Finally the track sections were widened 0.25 inches so that the Land Raider treads can be used: http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1916.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1915.jpg So there's the start. Once these are finished and detailed up I will make molds of the pieces so that I can produce enough of these parts for all ten Rhino chassis. The challenge after that is figuring out the mods for the rest of the body. As always, more to come.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearingtheword Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Looking good there Machinator! Cannot wait to see them when they are done :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2878408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 this looks very promising Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2878515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander S. Caesare Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Do you plan to have a pintle-bolter with a true-scale marine on top? That'll be a challenge! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2878517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Niiiicceee!!!! I tried my hand at a TS rhino awhile back using a LR kit as the basis. I'm looking forward to seeing this project develop. Cheers, Jono Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2878554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 This project looks too much (in a good way) looking forward to seeing these done, specially a true scale landraider. Rob Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2878560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Morgan Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 This is what you've been up to Tom!!! Looking good so far. Is your client going for the mark 1 or current mark 2 Rhino look? You seem to have gone for your usual mark 1.5!!!! Are you planning on making a truscale version of the Rhino which would fit the current Land Raider doors as well? Can't wait to see more progress on the Rhino and your future Vindicator and Predator. Best wishes, Brother Morgan. PS I take your DA Fellblade is still on the back burner? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2878566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinator Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 This is what you've been up to Tom!!! Looking good so far. Is your client going for the mark 1 or current mark 2 Rhino look? You seem to have gone for your usual mark 1.5!!!! Are you planning on making a truscale version of the Rhino which would fit the current Land Raider doors as well? Can't wait to see more progress on the Rhino and your future Vindicator and Predator. Best wishes, Brother Morgan. PS I take your DA Fellblade is still on the back burner? Thanks Brother Morgan :) The plan right is just a make a Mk1 variant as the true scale stuff is a bit of a niche market. That's not to say if someone asked me to make a Mk2 version that I would turn them down.... I've declared that October will be Fellblade Month! I have this commission and another I need to finish up then I'll be in full gear to finish the DA Fellblade, get started on the Space Wolf ones, and also get some new accessories out in my store. So stay tuned! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2878648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyen Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Wow is all I can say.... Sent a PM for curiosity's sake. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2878825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinator Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 More updates today. The conversion bits for the tracks sections are complete and ready to be cast. Once I have those done I can assemble a set and figure out how the rest of it will go together. http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1935.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1934-1.jpg Here's some pics on how it looks next to a "normal" Rhino: http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1931.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1933-1.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1932.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2890469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponAdept Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Impressive. I'll be following you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2890473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Now -that- looks like it can carry 10 marines! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2890495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP13 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Now -that- looks like it can carry 10 marines! Well, it should look 'more able' to carry 10 marines, as the 10 marines that are going in here are also "True Scale". These tanks are off to a great start, and I cannot wait to see where they end up - especially as they;ll be ending up here with me! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2893132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny sam Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Look good! given your skill I would try enlarging the top making a larger top hatch and larger back door but also more "place" within! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2893273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponAdept Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I always wanted to see someone do a Rhino with a full squad in the back, sat down and ready to rock'n'ruin. Do it. DO IT! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2894120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
litlamzetiv Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Looking good so far, though I have to agree with the above poster: if you're going to go through all of the trouble to make it true-scale, you should widen the hatches so that a true-scale marine would be able to use it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2894227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortifis Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Looks like a great start to the project. My only little nit-pick is that I would imagine the exhaust vents should both point in the same direction. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2895948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinator Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Looks like a great start to the project. My only little nit-pick is that I would imagine the exhaust vents should both point in the same direction. They will in the end. These are the masters for the right and left exhaust pipes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2895989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crynn Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Again, I don't comment on conversions very much because I think most are rather average however you ahve nailed youe expansion on your rhino and it is by no means an easy job. Replicating the inner wheel of that tank tread would have been annoying but you have done well. Very clean, very o shortcuts taken on changing the height of the vehicle either. Very good sir, cery good. Regards, Crynn Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2896321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!! i want a tutorial done after this!!!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2897938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Interesting looks like a good start. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2898043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortifis Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Looks like a great start to the project. My only little nit-pick is that I would imagine the exhaust vents should both point in the same direction. They will in the end. These are the masters for the right and left exhaust pipes. See, now that makes too much sense for me to have thought of it :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2898437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinator Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Well today has been another busy day. Over the past week I've completed the molds for the first set of parts and got them all cast up. Today was the start of assembly so that I could start on the second set of parts. As you can see the masters for the track armor sections are now done along with the front armor plate. The cast resin pieces glued onto the original kit rather nicely although some tweaking was still needed. As for things like the rear and top hatch I chose to space those with plasticard instead of remaking them. I've also decided to cast up a new set of treads as I realized the Land Raider treads were much too thick. But that will be next weeks project :cuss http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1949.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1951.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1952.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1953.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2900988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinator Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Just a short update today. I finished the molds for the front and the track section armor plates: http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1956.jpg As mentioned before I decided to make a new set of tracks for this project as the Land Raider tracks were just too thick. I made them in a more traditional standard as I'll be able to use them on a future project, but they should still look good. I made six masters and should have their mold done today. Once that is complete and I have a few casts done I'll make up some longer sections to save me some time. That should be the last mold for this project :D http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_1955.jpg Then there's just a lot of cutting and assembly.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2906385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DibbZi Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I see your at it again Mach! This is Brother Dibbz from Warseer. I'll be watching this! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238633-true-scale-rhinos-predators-vindicators-and-oh-yesland/#findComment-2906732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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