steve shields Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 any specific kind of plasticine? i've never heard of it so i don't really know. but its a much better way to get those locking things than what ive been doing. i pour my first half and cut little notches out with a blade. yeah not as good haha. this article of yours has helped immensely, now to redo my mold of my flag and get to fancy-ing up my squads. an idea for you, that id buy a metric crap ton of, would be to make legion symbols to put either on a rhino or land raider etc. if you offered a cool looking IW one id have to buy one for every tank <_< i kinda don't want you to at the same time cause i have A LOT of tanks haha. but seems like something simple that would be a good edition to your product line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFisher44 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 For loyalist stuff, I would like to see extra armor for rhino based vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude with a Brush Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Oh yes Chaos kits for Stormraven and Vindicator, my dream comes true it seems ^_^ As for loyalist kits - pfft ignore them they havent seen the path of true power :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Got a chance to do some of the first test casts of the new Trim kit. I'm experimenting with Masonite boards to clamp the moulds, but might end up going back to thin sheet metal. The Masonite is just too annoying to clean hardened resin off of. The other option is to make a larger reservoir to catch the small bit of overflow before it touches the Masonite. I'll figure out something. Besides that, I've got the right amount of pressure going (one of the key things about trying to cast these parts) and I'm getting good results after just a few test casts. See for yourself... Just the right amount of flash is a really good thing to see. It shows that the part is filling completely, and it gives the soft part a sort-of scaffold to keep the part's shape correct as it cures to complete hardness. Too much pressure and the part gets squished thinner, too little and the flash is too thick. The only 'major' problem I'm seeing is that the bottom right piece pictured here keeps getting a bubble trapped in the last part. (Far right, almost dead center) I think a small hand-cut vent and/or changing how I hold the mould during casting should solve the issue. Still need to do a few more test casts, but I'm off to classes for now. As usual, more to come... Edited February 9 by Subtle Discord +++ Image Data-link ∙ Repair +++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Excellent work, brother. Those casts look really good. :D I would like to advocate a small vent on the issue of repeat bubbling. Sounds like that may solve the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 any specific kind of plasticine? You want a sulphur free one. Sulphur reacts with the RTV Silicone, which is bad. I use this stuff Clicky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks AngelsAbsolute I had forgotten that someone asked. And AngelsAbsolute is absolutely correct, the key thing you want is 'sulfur free' plasticine. I had the hardest time finding a product that specifically said 'sulfur free'. When I bought mine it was one of the last things I needed to get started casting split moulds, I didn't want to order it online and wait a week for it to arrive. After some searching I found someone talking about mould making and that they used Van Aken Modeling Clay. It's a very common brand stocked by many hobby/craft/art stores, and I could find it at my local craft store. I'm using Van Aken and it's working perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) Quick update for Trim Kit #2. After a few test casts to get the clamp boards working as intended, these parts are looking really nice. All my time has been taken doing a few casting runs, so I haven't been able to get the kit actually attached to a Rhino hull. Pictures of that coming soon... Edited February 9 by Subtle Discord +++ Image Data-link ∙ Repair +++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 With what you have it looks like you could start up a small ebay shop on the side to flog those. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazath Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Sigh.. if only GW was as creative and diligent as this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephon Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Your blog has inspired 2 things within me. 1. Stop lurking and tell this man how amazing his work is. B. Start painting my Black Legion So, great job and thank you for the motivation. -Sephon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thamier Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 finaly read it all, looks great the time and effort shows and it is inspirering. looking forward to see more when you get time again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Forget that. Just please don't commit any more acts of threadomancy. Edited April 21, 2013 by Battle-Brother Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Due to a demanding schedule this poor thread slipped into a coma. I assure you it’s not dead, just biding its time until I can resurrect it. More work is on the way… That said, I agree completely. Please let sleeping dogs lay until they wish to wake on their own. If it’s meant to be, it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 In that case, I shall patiently and eagerly await your return :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I missed this thread T_T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) ++++++++++Scanning... ++++++++++Scanning... ++++++++++Scanning... ++++++++ . . . ++++++++++INTERUPT! ... 33.2 ++++++++++Signal Detected... ++++++++++Processing... +++ . . . ++++++++++Lock... ++++++++++Capture... ++++++++++Encode... +++++++++ ... 92.5 ++++++++++Processing... ++++++++ . . . ++++++++++Decrypt... ++++++++++Decrypt... ++++++ . . . ++++++++++Processing... ++++++++++Initial Data - Image Files +++++++++ . . . ++++++++++Displaying - Traitor Gunship (Storm Eagle STC Variant) 01... ++++++++++Displaying - Traitor Gunship (Storm Eagle STC Variant) 02-04... ++++++++++Processing... ++++++ . . . ++++++++++Singal Lost... ++ . . . ++++++++++Scanning... ++++++++++Scanning... ++++++++++Scanning... More to come. Edited February 9 by Subtle Discord +++ Image Data-link ∙ Repair +++ Kol Saresk and Dosjetka 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 OMG do want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch@oZ Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 This is just so much better... very,very nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D00M Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 When i saw an update on this thread i actually said "Ahh yes" out loud :PAwesome work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarsminimadness Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Love the Eagle! Does this mean your back? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) I had wondered if SD was going to tackle one of these ^_^ Looking forward to seeing how it turns out! Edited June 6, 2013 by Aquilanus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Awesome work Discord! The gunship looks magnificent :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) ++++++++++Processing... ++++++ . . . ++++++++++Decrypt... ++++++++ . . . ++++++++++ Data Extract - Image Files... +++++++++ . . . ++++++++++Displaying: Chaos Decimator War Engine 01-02... ++++++++++Displaying: Chaos Decimator War Engine 03-05... ++++++++++Processing... ++++ . . . ++++++++++Decrypt Cycle Continue... ++++++++ . . . ++++++++++Scanning... ++++++++++Scanning... ++++++++++Scanning... Edited February 9 by Subtle Discord +++ Image Data-link ∙ Repair +++ Excessus, Ahistorian and Kol Saresk 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Love it! what made you choose that load out for the decimator ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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