GalaxyChief Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Figured I would start this up here. I have been out of the hobby gaming wise for a few years. However, I have been doing my best to still collect and build/paint. Most of my models are the original metal marine bodies. I have been expanding my packs by adding and using the new plastics and using any left over bits to quite literally "re-arm" my old metal mines. I truly dislike the old judo-chop arms and old power packs they had. I also have one of the original metal thunderhawks I plan to rebuild. I purchased it new back in '98 and did a horrible job of building it. It has since fallen apart due to weight, super glue breaking, moving and simply looking at it. It is currently sitting in an acetone bath to soften the glue and remove the 20 pots of paint it took to paint it. First, some of the finished models. Razorback with MK19 grenade launcher receivers for heavy bolters. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4532.jpg Bjorn, this one was painted by Shelly McKitrik. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4534.jpg Logan http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4542.jpg Bloodclaws. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4543.jpg Grey Hunters http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4546.jpg Old Scouts http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4550.jpg Converted 4th edition Scouts http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4551.jpg Long Fangs http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4552.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyChief Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Now Some WIP's Lucas http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4570.jpg Rhino's only one pictured, there are a couple of them. All are convertable to razorback/predator with use of magnets. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4576.jpg Pile oh metal guys, I am trying may hand at air brushing these guys for base coat and one lighter top coat. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4573.jpg Scout Speeder. Yes I know we do not have them but we should and I thought the model was pretty cool. This one has been wolfed out a bit. It has had a layer of hairspray put on over the grey and will then have a camo paint scheme that gets weathered on top of it. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4637.jpg And my model of shame... :lol: I have been giving a lot of thought to how to lighten this model by a couple of tons.... I will end up using as many plastic weapons as I can and maybe even recasting the engines in resin. I may even end up lengthening the body by a little bit the get it closer to FW thunderwahk in size. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/40k%20IG%20builds/th_DSCN4645.jpg If anyone knows of any online builds of the metal T Hawk please share! Thanks for looking. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3002039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwulf Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 If anyone knows of any online builds of the metal T Hawk please share! I have one of those metal Thunderhawks too! Mine is ALMOST completely built (~90%), but there are a few components that need re-worked. (I was not pleased with the front canopy/cockpit, so I did a lot of scratch-building for that on mine.) I've considered making it Blackmane company, just so that I might EVENTUALLY be able to sell the thing. (I think my usual Ironwolf Company insignia might be a bit too specific for if I decide to part with it.) It is NOT a light model, by any means. As I have seen the newer FW Thunderhawk, the old metal one is also smaller. Mine hasn't fallen apart at all because I used JB Weld epoxy to assemble it, and went through the tedious process of drilling and pinning nearly every join. It's SOLID. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3002185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyChief Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Pics or your full of poo... <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3002259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyChief Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 oops, double post. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3002260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwulf Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Pics or your full of poo... ;) Oh really?!? B) See if this link works: Dusty Metal Thunderhawk pic Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3002322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyChief Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Very nice Sir! The one thing I did modify on mine the first time around was hinging the canopy. While I could not get everything to articulate then I plan on doing to this time around. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3002327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwulf Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 You're welcome. And, no joke, I think you can tell how dusty the thing is from the pic. There might even be cobwebs visible in that pic. For mine, I scratch built the pilot cupola and made the front ramp hinged, kept closed with a magnet. It still needs lots of paintwork on it though. I'm a bit too busy with other projects to work on the T-hawk right now, but maybe I'll dust it off sometime and finish it up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3002331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Pics or your full of poo... :lol: Oh really?!? :lol: See if this link works: Dusty Metal Thunderhawk pic looks nice. i did not realize how small the original was... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3002800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanzo Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 the thawk is looking great I know its a pain to put together but its an awesome center piece Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3002897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyChief Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 I broke out the airbrush today and did some work on the scout speeder. Using Tamiya's NATO brown, black and green on the top side of the model. I left the belly SW/Shadow grey for a counter shade look. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4676.jpg I used a Q tip and tooth pic as well as an old paint brush with water and denatured alcohol for rubbing and scraping the paint. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4677.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4678.jpg A coat of testors dull coat was then applied. Glossy spots are wet dull coat. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4681.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3018357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyChief Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 First 3 thunderwolves to be added. I am waiting for the new SW decals to be released from GW to add company and pack markings. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4714.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4715.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4716.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4717.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4718.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3035250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyChief Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Time for another bumpdate to this never ending spiral.... I managed to get some of my Wolf Guard nearly completely painted. Some final details and addition of some banners to the back poles. I painted up 12 minis in this batch but have only mounted these eight. The others need to have the old metal tabs cut off and have brass rod drilled into the feet for proper mounting. I am using Secret Weapon Miniatures. Small shoulder shields are from Scibor. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4762.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/crewdog9023/me%20photos/warhammer/th_DSCN4763.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247887-great-company-wips/#findComment-3053521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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