Machinator Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 First off, happy holiday to everyone! I hope Santa Claws was generous with all his toys of war and that everyone is now itching to start a fight B) So I've started a new commission , which should be a fun one. I'll be making a pre-Heresy Falchion super-heavy for the Thousand Sons space marines. As you can see there's still quite a bit of work to do but it's off to a good start. As some of you who have followed me on other sites know I like to do more than just glue Space Marine bits onto a Baneblade kit (or a Shadowsword in this case) and call it a Fellblade. In fact I've designed and cast a number of pieces that can be used on these tanks to create something unique of the the standard IG Baneblade hull. http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2068.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2069.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2067.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2070.jpg Using a couple of drawing from the 80's as inspiration I completely redid the main chassis weapon mount into more of a pentagon shape that sits a little lower in the hull. Also instead of using the Shadowsword main cannon I took some pieces from the Pegasus Powerplant kit to come up with something more unique. I plan to make the barrel a little longer and thinner but an still pondering what end to use on it. The original art work has a dragon's head at the end of the volcano cannon but I don't think that look matches the rest of the tank. Right now I'm thinking of using a tip simlar to the Sunfire Heavy Laser Cannon I created previously: http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2058.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2061.jpg Speaking of unique componenets, I just finished work on what I'm calling the Tank Dyno. The mold wil be finished today and this model will be the first to get it. I'm fairly happy how this turned out and it should be a nice addition not only to a tank but also as a terrain piece: http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2065.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2064.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2066.jpg So there you have it. Plenty more to come :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 When it comes to mind blowing experiences, you are better than drugs. Seriously. Very cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2953147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'll have an eighth of Machinator, please... ;) Joking aside, that all looks great. The Tank Dyno is an excellent generic component, the Sunfire Cannon looks like it should be off of an Imperial Navy cruiser, or something, and the Falchion looks like it's got great potential. Definitely watching this space. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2953178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Amazing work! I'll be watching this one! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2953361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Awesome, loved the other fellblades, so will be watching this for tips. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2953384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinator Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 When it comes to mind blowing experiences, you are better than drugs. Seriously. Very cool. Wow, I've never been compared to crack before. Just remember kids, crack is whack. Stay with sniffing modeling glue :) Work on the Eye of Magnus continues. I cleaned up the hull, added the top, and began filling in the details. The volcano cannon is nearly done. I ended up doing a simpler tip to the cannon as it's what the customer wanted. Also I decided to go with a round side sponson as the lascannons weren't needed (the datasheet the customer is using does not include them). They be capped off with my Light Turrets with TL heavy bolters installed. I made a targetting array for the top of the hull but I'm not sure I like it. The object was to make it look like a cyclopean eye but I'm not sure this captures it. http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2071.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2072.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2073.jpg Also finished were the side skirts complete with archaic runes (I found some angellic script that works quite nicely). The top one says "The Eye of Magnus" and the bottom "The Thousand Sons." Once the green stuff cures I'll carve in some detail to make them look a bit older. http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/IMG_2074.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2953482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abraxus Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 First look I thought that sensor gave it a cyclopian look (before reading that thsi was your intention). I think it fits perfectly! But ultimately, it's up to you and the customer :). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2953598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timboli Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Your tank looks amazing. I really like the runes you made, they fit perfectly for TS. IMO the sensor-eye-thing looks a little bit out of place. It sticks out too far. Maybe you could integrate it into the "wall" next to the cannon (hope you undestand what i mean :) ) Looking foward to see more amazing work from you :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2953614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I agree, but I envision the lamp-thing being included in the superstructure above the cannon, rather than besides it. It's an idea that probably won't work but I thought I'd throw it out there. I like how the rest of it is coming together. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2953636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinator Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Well I got the Tank Dynamo all cast up: http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/TankDynamo1.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/TankDynamo2.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/TankDynamo3.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/TankDynamo4.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/TankDynamo5.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2954630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primarch83 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Normally i dont like these baneblade/shadowsword conversions. But this one is amazing! It looks like it could be sold by GW or forgeworld. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see more. cheers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2954708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Very nice cast! I keep looking at it and wonder, what does it do? Keep them coming, need some more inspiration for my fellblade that's based off your Iron Breaker model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2954794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Me likey. Pretty clean cast there. Nice one. :lol: I keep looking at it and wonder, what does it do? Anything you want it to. I see it as some kind of capacitor or generator. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2954887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinator Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Well it's been a long few days but now it's finished! (My part any way). So here it is in all its pre-Heresy Space Marine-y goodness: http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Pre-Heresy%20Thousand%20Sons%20Falchion/IMG_2131.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Pre-Heresy%20Thousand%20Sons%20Falchion/IMG_2122-1.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Pre-Heresy%20Thousand%20Sons%20Falchion/IMG_2119.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Pre-Heresy%20Thousand%20Sons%20Falchion/IMG_2128.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Pre-Heresy%20Thousand%20Sons%20Falchion/IMG_2121.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Pre-Heresy%20Thousand%20Sons%20Falchion/IMG_2120.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Pre-Heresy%20Thousand%20Sons%20Falchion/IMG_2125.jpg And some close-ups (Yeah I know, the scarabs are missing legs. They'll have to be painted on :D ): http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Pre-Heresy%20Thousand%20Sons%20Falchion/IMG_2126.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Pre-Heresy%20Thousand%20Sons%20Falchion/IMG_2127.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Pre-Heresy%20Thousand%20Sons%20Falchion/IMG_2129.jpg So now it's off to the customer for paint. Hopefully we can get some painted pics up soon ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2955407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Wow... just wow. That is a cracking tank. What else is there to say? :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2955600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pall Ironbear Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Another fine build :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2955603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Awesome! Outstanding work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2955803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 excellent conversion their brother, very nice envious of your skills. Love the Tank Dynamo - looks so crisp had you not shown the original model I would have spent ages on the Forgeworld website looking for one of those :) . I love the inscriptions you have put into the green stuff. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2955821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Morgan Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Nice looking vehicle Tom. You must keep tichytraingroup in business! Your resin parts match the GW parts perfectly. What is going next to the cyclopean sensor? There is a small hole there. Is is going to be some form of radar? How goes the DA Fellblade? I'm still waiting to see what the main plasma-like weaponry will look like. Best wishes and a Happy New Year, Phil (Brother Morgan). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2956660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinator Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Well the customer has finished painting up his new Falchion and it looks great! So behold the Eye of Magnus! http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/FalchionComplete201.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/FalchionComplete203.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/FalchionComplete202.jpg http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/FalchionComplete204.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2966077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 That is an absolutely fantastic job 1000 thumbs up :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2966082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Very nice, congrats to the new owner. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2966084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Wow!!! Really good work, it's quite inspiring..... If only my pocketbook was a little larger....... And fuller. I would like to see those Opressor pattern tracks in a size for Rhinos/Chimeras, I think it looks better than the "crusher" pattern. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2966140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Masariel Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 very good! ..your modeling work is awesome and those dynamos are sweet! ..I like the painted model less than I expect tho.. ..maybe it's just me but these large armoured surfaces def need some airbrush work.. ..or you could try to add some ivory to the solid red of loyalist 1k sons.. just my 2 cents... :cuss p.s. I read about the painting issues afterwards..now it makes more sense.. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244280-pre-heresy-thousand-sons-falchion/#findComment-2966272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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