Crimson Hawk Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Title says it all really, I'm a cheap :tu: , so naturally I leapt at the opportunity to save some money ;). The Predator will be armed with an autocannon and twin heavy bolters, and is made of foamcore and cardboard, although it will use plasticard later on. I'm fully open to comments, so feel free to praise me, or (more likely) brutally criticise me :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Title says it all really, I'm a cheap ;) , so naturally I leapt at the opportunity to save some money ;). The Predator will be armed with an autocannon and twin heavy bolters, and is made of foamcore and cardboard, although it will use plasticard later on. I'm fully open to comments, so feel free to praise me, or (more likely) brutally criticise me :P But, no pictures of yet. Can anyone give me a bit of help- How do you post pictures? Yeah, I know :P and all that, but I seriously don't know. :tu: click on 'my albums' (top right/middle) 'new album' (bottom right or top right) then click new image or bulk upload on the right and click browse. find the images you want to post and let them load, then copy and paste the 'BBCode' from the right hand side of the pictures and post them in the thread. this should add pictures to the B&C gallery and then allow them to be seen on this thread. if you are using something other than the B&C gallery, someone else will have to help because i don't know how to use them, i assume its similar though. looking forward to seeing this progress. SB Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3060264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Hawk Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks, swordbretheren, first post updated with pictures! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3062008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy-xc Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Lol, thought this thread was gonna suck, but damn! that predator is pretty nice considering how EASY it looks to make... A touch of plasticard and some paint and it'd pass perfectly fine on the tabletop. I might even steal this to make gutted destroyed wrecks. ::rethinks chapter apocalypse vehicle mashup:: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3062269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Hawk Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 (Blows dust off topic) Wow...been a while. Progress has been made, quite a lot of progress, but my camera and computer are :( s so I can't upload pics at the moment. Buuuut, the autocannon barrel is done, and the chassis detailing is progressing swiftly. Sent from my battle-barge using an astropath Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3076884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Hawk Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 I've been working on a couple of things lately (GK, Lizardmen and a Techmarine), but the Predator hasn't been neglected. Sorry for ;) y pics. Sent from my battle-barge using an astropath Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3082096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Hawk Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Nobody have anything to say at all? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3131640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphiel Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I know some people are feeling a bit 'iffy' about playing against scratchbuilt stuff, but hell, I'd play against your predator tank. It certainly has the feeling of a predator, and that's good enough for me. You've obviously spend quite some time and effort in it, and it looks good! Some paint and some extra details will make it look all the better. So kudo's to you sir! I'm excited to see the finished product. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3131698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thats pretty cool - would like to see it finished Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3131702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cain Tiberius Kondrad Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 When I first started playing 40k, I couldn't afford much beyond a basic squad. So I also scratch built my tanks. So I definately understand you building your own, especially with current prices. Besides.. Its certainly easily identifiable as a predator. I think you have the size and shape bang on. Just needs a bit of colour.... unless you're playing White Scars or Storm Lords :P I'd happily play opposite or even along side you with it. CTK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3131756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy-xc Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 This is the perfect way to fill 6th edition battlefields with gutted destroyed wrecks. Cheap and easy... and detailed enough to pass with a decent coat of paint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3131779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Hawk Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 It's by no means finished, I need to tidy up the details and add some (grrr) plastic parts, and then it'll be ready for painting. Thanks for the comments! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3131781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastor Krieg Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I think it's an awesome piece of work, congrats. And don't get discouraged by people, it's as legit as any conversion or own molds. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3132154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crimson Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I see no problem with this tank. It so far is very well done, it looks like a Predator Destructor tank and the effort involed is noticed. I would play aginst this tank and play this tank myself. Very creative and full of Awesome Sauce. Great work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3134875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Agreed! The spirit of scratch building at its best. My first Chaos Rhino's are all cereal-box-cardboard creations. I my opinion, there's nothing wrong with a scratch build being a bit rough, as long as it accurately represents the look and scale of what it's meant to be. Don't take a tissue box, as-is, and try to tell me it's a Land Raider, (unless it's a stand in for some friendly test games) but it it has a the proper lines and silhouette of a Land Raider, nothing wrong with that at all. We don't always have the expendable income to spend, but it doesn't make the addiction of war-gaming go away. Necessity is the mother of invention, and all that. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3134919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixestohit Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Crikey! That's a damn fine looking tank! I wish I had the scratch build gene that lets people do things like this! James. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252319-scratchbuilt-predator/#findComment-3230709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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