Blackadder Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 The Glass is Half EmptyActually completely empty and by no means is the Blackadder advocating imbibing demon Rum er Vodka but truth be known I cut and pasted both sets of over-sized flaming winged skulls under the influence of my daily triple Martini.Note the focus!http://i.imgur.com/1YCDVg2.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/1YCDVg2l.jpgWe're talking the white winged skulls at the top of the armour......It will be interesting to see what these look like under the cold cruel light of dawn.http://i.imgur.com/T0mxY0i.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/T0mxY0il.jpgAnyhow the thigh guards are complete and ready for primer and may g-d have mercy on my soul.--E. Blackadder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Lower Legs Range of MotionI thought to have these images posted before the majority of you depart for the weekend hiatus. Since the lower legs are primed and mounted in their respective final assembly I feel it's a good time to demonstrate the full range of motion capable by both legs. Each leg is positioned in their full extreme position the right leg in the full extended arc and the left leg in the full reflexive arc. Both legs are capable of these extremes and anything in between so I hope this forestalls anymore questions as to what static pose I will be attempting.http://i.imgur.com/DjrBhKa.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/DjrBhKal.jpg The greaves primed showing front and rear projections: http://i.imgur.com/2D1vG7f.jpg http://i.imgur.com/2D1vG7fl.jpg Note the search light mount flaps are not installed until the lighting is completed. I hope to have the upper leg sections final detailed, primed and assembled by the end of the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepper Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Stepper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Mighty impressive as always :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 A.M. Logo for lollypopThank the Emperor for the CoD Manufactorum kit. There is a wealth of detail to be gleaned the latest of which are the tiny A.M. logos on the unseen bottom of floor panels trap doors.Using my half inch Xacto chisel I surgically shaved the upper half-gear and skull intact sanded the back smooth and removed the flash.I next fabricated a scratch lower half-gear and installed on the small lower screw cap.http://i.imgur.com/xklJclJ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/xklJclJl.jpg sorry for the poor image quality, something wrong with the macro setting......... BTW the upper legs are done and the paint is drying, whew busy day; images to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Legs Again!Well it took me 10 minutes to reassemble them but Luteus has legs again primed and ready for paint.All the detail (on the legs) is done I might add Tech college ''T'''s to the greaves but upper and lower legs are doneTomorrow I'll start on the waist which will be a challenge as I forgot how they are assembled. I'll have to refer to my posts for a crib.The six images below may seem excessive but I wanted a 360° display of the work (Indulge me) and the little guy jumps from background to foreground as you scroll through them which is kind of neat.http://i.imgur.com/Dbdt7b9.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Dbdt7b9l.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/0GosQQm.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/0GosQQml.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/PDsSfOX.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/PDsSfOXl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/5qr5XQz.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/5qr5XQzl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/iM7GYiH.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/iM7GYiHl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/iwpLgac.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/iwpLgacl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hlh8YFJ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hlh8YFJl.jpgErr seven images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mateus of ultramar Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 my god its full of stars 0.0 Ive been following this thread for sometime as a lurker, but just WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 What color will it be when done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 I'm leaning toward the multigray/blue camo http://www.dakkadakka.com/s/i/at/at2/2010/6/14/5bc05208136094268c065017bfaf644d_6825.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Waist Pelvic BlockThe waist of this beastie is the single most strong area of construction yet it is diminutive in size and almost delicate in construction.Attempting to maintain the scale proportions of the Warlord yet provide the monster with an adequate set of hips was a real challenge. I eschewed the single steering cylinder for what I deemed necessary (minimum) for a vehicle of this size adding eight more cylinders to the construction at some cost to my faithfulness to the FW DS design but it has to be viable to me don't ya see; if I don't think it will work, it won't work............http://i.imgur.com/AV2FyRS.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/AV2FyRSl.jpgAnyway I built the pelvis as I thought fit and the devil take the conventional wisdom.http://i.imgur.com/4aJtCf0.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/4aJtCf0l.jpgSeeing as how I expect my Warlord to achieve any pose required of it I built it according to my subliminal engineering intuition.Now it's not svelte as say the ''Tacoma Narrows Bridge'' (Galloping Gertie) but then I haven't an engineering degree so I tend to overbuild.............--E. Blackadder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha omega Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Wow, this is simply amazing... I am simply floored by this thread. It is awe-inspiring to see something like this scratch-built from the ground up... your attention to detail is commendable! GW and Forgeworld could take some lessons from your work... I can't wait to see more of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Thanks for the reply, The Hidden ComponentsOkay while I have this apart I should explain what the various locking devices I have installed to make this thing readily repairable.On the image below you see the inner sleeve that mounts the hip screw to the hip axle. That inner sleeve contains a blind nut that the bolt holding the hip to the axle is installed. The blind nut is epoxied in place and I am hoping never breaks loose but if it does I need to get at it to repair so at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions I threaded locking setscrews that hold the sleeve in place half the thread being in the sleeve and half the thread in the outer mount ring.http://i.imgur.com/MLl6Ziy.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/MLl6Ziyl.jpgWith any luck no one including myself need ever see this again.In the image below the steering disk is press fit over the outer mount ring. The hip bolt passes through the leg and tightens into the inner sleeve locking the steering ring in place without the need for glue so that the steering cylinders can be repaired if needs be.http://i.imgur.com/jNQY6pd.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/jNQY6pdl.jpgAgain I am hoping that none of this ever need be disassembled but better that it can than not.The two following images show the front and back of the waist/pelvis. I have installed various icons and symbols that I hope are not at odds with the Titan/A.M. guild. I would appreciate any input regarding a conflicting error in the logos.The Front:http://i.imgur.com/reY0w5D.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/reY0w5Dl.jpgand the rear:http://i.imgur.com/PExe5ay.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/PExe5ayl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiD_2575 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 WOW awesome work! I have been following this for a while and really get excited to see not only your construction and detailing but your thoughtfulness in creating something that you can repair if needed. Per your Iconography request: I would argue that on the front - viewers left - the "I" with a skull surrounded by an Iron Halo and wings is a Adeptus Ministorium Symbol: https://www.google.com.br/search?q=Adeptus+Ministorum&client=firefox-a&hs=NrU&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=FfGGUcPnMOXI0wHB34G4BA&ved=0CEQQsAQ&biw=1132&bih=820#imgrc=-nG4vXokVbRsXM%3A%3Bv5ZhpqGgYxYdhM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwh40k.lexicanum.com%252Fmediawiki%252Fimages%252Fthumb%252Fe%252Feb%252FMinistorum1.jpg%252F101px-Ministorum1.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwh40k.lexicanum.com%252Fwiki%252FCategory%253AImages_%28Adeptus_Ministorum_-_Symbols_and_Badges%29%3B101%3B120 May not be the best symbol unless it is associated and serving in a crusade of the Ministorium. Even then I would argue that it would be painted on as a crusader symbol and attached with holy seals and parchment. Sort of a big purity seal, something like the Space Marine campaign symbols that are temporarily painted on their armors Greave - shin armor. For something affixed and modeled upon the surface of a Mechanicus representation of their God at war I would argue that the Legion symbol would be more appropriate, and could offer new insperations and opportunities for modeling iconography such as the Griffon Legion flag you displayed on your monitor - plates that look like Metal feathers, claws, etc might help out in a tough spot of inspiration for such a massive machine. Have you chosen a Titan Legion that this EXTREMELY fine model will serve under? I love the detailing and all of the work! The Treads on the bottom of the titan took this project to entirely new levels of appropriation for me. Truly inspirational I hope others commit to their efforts with such detail as you apply to this project. Thank you for sharing and sharing it so well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks that seems to be the consensus of opinion although I would like a appropo icon instead of the Ad. Minist.Titan Hunter FormationThe first time Luteus Vexant has stood in full stride without careful balancing (I still need to pack half a kilo of lead in the back for optimum stability) but the hip joints are solid and capable of supporting Luteus' 7 kilo bulk.Here he is with a third of my Superheavy company in vanguard support. Sorry no infantry as yet.http://i.imgur.com/hrg4Zev.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hrg4Zevl.jpgThis image has been a long time coming...............The Blackadder is pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Lucie ErrantConspicuously absent from the above assemblage was Lucie.Removing her from her cabinet revealed she had lost a bit of stiffness in her joints over the winter so she is standing with the aid of a makeshift prop. So in this family portrait are two scratchbuilt Titans and two scratchbuilt Super-heavies.http://i.imgur.com/vOWzxEY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vOWzxEYl.jpgIn the second image I repositioned Luteus' legs without adjusting the screws. A bad move; the void generator fell out of the housing and dislodged the aux tank on the Titan Hunter. No big deal but I didn't notice it when I took the picture.Anyway the repositioning demonstrates the flexibilities of the appendages.http://i.imgur.com/g4vvZQw.jpg http://i.imgur.com/g4vvZQwl.jpg BTW I forgot to mention, the two tanks in the foreground are the scratches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurgling6688 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 The God Machine walks! Praise be to the Omnissiah! Truly breathtaking. You should make a powerfist for it at some point, would look killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Pissed the Day AwayJust so ya don't think the Blackadder pissed the day away posting on the various forums I subscribe I did do some experimentation on the cockpit lighting. It looks as though I may need a light diffuser to obtain the particular form of malevolence I am reaching for. But for a first try very gratifying............http://i.imgur.com/DL7JIQb.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/DL7JIQbl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 The super heavies looked like Leman Russes at first! What a great picture and it's not even finished yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 The red visor makes me think Cylons =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Think Space Marines Inquistor Titan: http://www.dealspwn.com/writer/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/spacemarine_titan-540x303.jpg Inner Workings UpdateHi Blackadder here; I took a few day off to plan where I was going on this and decided to work a bit on the interior as I have run out of ideas on the exterior.Fortunately this model is so big and complex that I can jump from one area to another and still keep fresh on inspiration resolving detail.I went back to my CoD scrap and found vents and conduit, push buttons and panel and fantastic ducting that lend itself to the ultimate consummation of this model.Serendipity reared its ugly head in the for of the chimneys of the Manufactorum model gave me ducting to the condensers of the reactor coolant; a fortuitous accident that worked better than if I planned it.http://i.imgur.com/6HAP4pd.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/6HAP4pdl.jpgNote the huge duct that exhausts (unfortunately over the view window). This leads to the condenser that cools the radioactive coolant for recycling through the reactor. ''PURE LUCK, NOT AT ALL PLANNED!''http://i.imgur.com/jrhTdSX.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/jrhTdSXl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 What a difference some gray makesTo paraphrase an old song.................I started priming the interior and under the carapace and it really breaths some life into this construct; gray being a much more contrast bearing colour than white.......We'll start with the interior construction of the reactor chamber (with the reactor removed for clarity you can see to the other side wall the various controls on the mezzanine level and the major ducting for the condenser grid that cools the radioactive coolant.http://i.imgur.com/TF5XYQ9.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/TF5XYQ9l.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/597AsUi.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/597AsUil.jpgIn the image below I displayed the left side interior for clarityhttp://i.imgur.com/m9ZNDnF.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/m9ZNDnFl.jpgAnd the left side exterior so the following images make sensehttp://i.imgur.com/9yRxZ23.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/9yRxZ23l.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Angel Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 This continues to surpass anything I would dare attempt.... Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Under the CarapaceIn continuation of the above post showing the right side exterior wall in place the interior ducting powered blower ducts air to the condenser grid much as the radiator works in your car. This cools the reactor coolant. A bit of license is taken as the duct doesn't actually connect to the radiator as the side panel is on a hinge that swings open for interior viewing because if it can't be seen all this work is wasted.http://i.imgur.com/HWlYvg2.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/HWlYvg2l.jpgThe rest is just the same albeit with a coat of primer. The rear backpack now has a purpose; it is now the heat exchanger that transfers the superheated primary (and radioactive coolant energy to the secondary steam jacket which in turn drives the turbines (which will be in the top deck i.e. above the command deck )http://i.imgur.com/eYnNOGB.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/eYnNOGBl.jpgThe backpack panel right now is just held in place by friction but ultimately will be secured with hidden screws..............http://i.imgur.com/e81YIWR.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/e81YIWRl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Staggering attention to detail as well as imagination! Question; are you planning on making a crew to have inside all these areas also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 You should work for Forgeworld.. you could teach them a thing or three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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