Fellblade / Blade/Sword Variants

[Brother Morgan]

I have always loved the Fellblade models by Machinator and over the last few years, I have slowly bought enough parts to build one. I want to make this topic picture heavy to show what I've done. With no further avail:

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463713_sm-Main%20parts.JPG

This shot shows the main components to be used in the build. I want to make a Fellblade which will be the fore runner to the Storm Blade. In the centre, you can see a Warhound Plasma Cannon that I managed to get off of ebay for half the price of a new one and will use this as the starting point of my fellblade. I received a couple of weeks ago some parts from Machinator and want to trick the Fellblade out with as much Plasma weaponary as possible. You can also see some Pegasus Chemical Plant parts that I will make Plasma Reactors with (stealing Machinator's DA idea here!)

To get as much bang for my buck as I could, I decided to use the chassis for the Fellblade and through use of magnets, be able to convert it into all of the sword and blade variants - Storm Blade, Storm Lord, Bane Sword, Bane Hammer and Twin Shadowsword.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463716_sm-Ledges.JPG

I constructed the bottom, front, rear and the internal parts of the sides as per the instructions. I then added some white plasticard on the inside to assist with future conversions. These ledges will assist in the conversion from fellblade to Shadowsword etc.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463721_sm-Magnets.JPG

I added 2 little 2mm by 1 mm magnets on both sides, towards the back of the chassis. This will be used to hold the Heavy Stubbers when I want to field a Storm Lord. You can also see one of the rear wheels that has been attached.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463722_sm-Heavy%20Stubber%20with%20magnets.JPG

I added two more magnets under the Heavy Stubber as well.

Track Section

I didn't want to use the standard Baneblade treads, so I decided to make my own:

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463714_sm-Tank%20Tracks.JPG

I thought this would be enough, but as I found out later, I needed another 3 single tank treads - oh well, back to my mould and my milliput!

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463715_sm-Tank%20Track%20close%20up.JPG

This shows a close up of the Tank Tread. Not perfectly cast, but good enough for the ones underneath the tank.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463719_sm-Remove%202.JPG

To fit the new tracks, I had to remove all of the ledges that would have been used for the original tracks and mudguard.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463720_sm-Remove%203.JPG

I also had to remove the ledges on the outside parts.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463723_sm-Tank%20Tread%20Track.JPG

I then glued the inside and outside track section together, as well as the top part. I then used a small piece of white plasticard on both sides of the track section to use as a ledge for the new tracks to rest on.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463724_sm-Tank%20Treads%201%20.JPG

I added a 6 Tank Tread section onto the diagonal part and then added a single Tank Tread to start wrapping around the front wheel. I want the Tracks to be as close as possible, but I'm not afraid of using a bit of milliput to fill the gaps.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463725_sm-Tank%20Treads%202%20.JPG

I then added a 4 Tank Tread section diagonally to get to the ground.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463726_sm-Tank%20Treads%203.JPG

I then slowly wrapped the rest of the tracks around the rest of the wheels.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463727_sm-Tank%20Treads%204.JPG

This is what it currently looks like until I make some more tracks.

Fuel/Power Source

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463728_sm-Power%20Generator%20magnets.JPG

To swop between Pre and Post Heresy vehicles, I added some more magnets into the fuel hose housing and then some more to Machinators Plasma field generator.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463729_sm-Power%20Generators.JPG

Eventhough the magnets are small, they hold the resin perfectly.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463730_sm-Fuel%20drums.JPG

The original fuel drums fit without the need for glue nor magnets.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/14/463731_sm-Twin%20Barreled%20Shadowsword.JPG

And finally, here's a final shot of the progress I've made today.

I hope to have some progress to show to you tomorrow.

Comments/Critiques welcome as usual.

Regards, Brother Morgan.

[Olis]

As an admitted treadhead, this build pushes all the right buttons. Magnets? Check. Home-made track sections? Check. A tank bashed together from all sorts of bit and pieces? Check. I love where this is going. Keep it up brother. :tu:

[Montuhotep]

Ladies and Gentlemen, after a long hiatus of heavy training, he's back!

 

This is going to be good, I can feel it in me bones.....

[Brother Morgan]

Small amount of progress today:

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/15/464088_sm-Shadowsword%20Side%20-%20Fuel%20Tanks.JPG

I added some rivets in the front where the front mudguard should be (you can just make out the white plasticard and brown rivets (from Tichytraingroup). I've seen this on Machinator's versions, so I thought I'd follow suit. This shot shows the chassis laid out as a Shadowsword with the correct fuel cells/drums.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/15/464089_sm-Shadowsword%20Side%20-%20Dynamo.JPG

This one shows a Shadowsword with Machinator's Tank Dynamo replacing the fuel cell/drum. I think this looks better myself. What do you think?

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/15/464085_sm-Storm%20Lord%20Side.JPG

This shot shows the chassis in the Storm Lord version.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/15/464092_sm-Bane%20Hammer%20Side.JPG

This shot shows the Bane Hammer. I only realised after taking the shot that I hadn't converted this properly. The main turret ?!? should be further forward than it is (like the Storm Lord) but I'll remember that for the future. I'm unable to make the Bane Sword as I have stuck all of the ends of the 3 Volcano Cannons that I have. Ah well!

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/15/464090_sm-Twin%20Shadowsword%20Side%20with%20Dynamo.JPG

This varient is armed with Twin Volcano cannons. I've got some Pegasus Chemical Plant parts that I purchased through Hoard o Bits a while ago after seeing Machinator's Dark Angel Fellblade. I want to add 2 Plasma Reactors to replace the existing engine parts for the Twin Volcano, Storm Blade and Fellblade variants.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/2/15/464096_sm-Storm%20Blade%20Side.JPG

This shows the progress I've made on the Storm Blade. I wasn't happy cutting up the FW Warhound Plasma Cannon, but sacrifices have to be made! This is only a mock up. I have just purchased some strong magnets on ebay and when I get them, I can finish the armament properly on this varient.

The plan for the side of the tracks (where the sponson goes) is to make a large Imperial Eagle out of plasticard to cover the majority of the armour. My only problem is that it will be difficult to move the sponson around depending on which variant I am using. What I'm thinking of doing is making 2 different versions of the side armour, 1 with the sponson in the middle, and another with the sponson at the back. It's almost impossible to get my hands on a sponson without buying a very expensive full GW Baneblade kit, so I'll need to think about making my own out of plasticard, plastic tubing and lots of rivets!! I want to start making the sides over the coming weekend. More shots to follow!!

Till next time, Phil.

[Brother Morgan]

Progress shots:

 

Family life and lack of interest has slowed the progress on this project. I would have expected to have finished this (apart from all the rivets) and moved onto the second Fellblade but life throws bricks at you sometimes.

 

Here's what I'm currently working on - Imperial Eagle Side Armour:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/3/469655_sm-Fellblade%20Side%20Armour%20WIP%20Rear%20Sponson.JPG

 

I used 1mm black plasticard to form an inverted 'L' shape base armour. 0.75mm white plasticard was then used to create a large Imperial Eagle. A number of rivets and hinges had to be shaved off to accomodate the eagle. I can't finish this piece until 5 packets of rivets come from Tichytraingroup that I ordered this morning.

 

Apart from enemies using the eagle as an aiming point for shooting at (a la Shermans in WW2), I think this will look cool when painted.The main colour of the Fellblade will be black and  I aim to have a background of flames surrounding the Eagle. I'm unsure what colour to paint the Eagle - any ideas??

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/3/469658_sm-Fellbalde%20Imperial%20Eagle%20Side%20Armour%20magnets.JPG

 

Here's how the armour is fixed - 2 magnets.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/3/469657_sm-Fellblade%20Side%20Armour%20magnets.JPG

 

Here's the corresponding magnets on the Fellblade to attach the side armour to.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/3/469656_sm-Fellblade%20Side%20Armour%20WIP.JPG

 

The Eagle's claws have been permanently attached to the side. You can see 3 recessed magnets where the body should be.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/3/469661_sm-Fellbalde%20Imperial%20Eagle%20Side%20Armour%20Middle%20Sponson.JPG

 

This allows the sponson to move from the rear to the middle position.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/3/469659_sm-Fellbalde%20Imperial%20Eagle%20Side%20Armour%20Middle%20Sponsons%20.JPG

 

These are the 2 pieces of side armour with rivets added onto the front. The rear of the tail feathers have small magnets attached to allow the quick change from rear to middle sponsons.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/3/469660_sm-Fellbalde%20Imperial%20Eagle%20Side%20Armour%20magnets%20Middle%20Sponson.JPG

 

This shot shows the rear of the side armour pieces and the top of the sponson with their magnets.

 

Apart from rivets, the right hand side is completed. I have spent a couple of hours this afternoon making the left hand side and they are around 90% finished as I write this.

 

I have been looking at a lot of tutorials on Youtube recently, showing how to weather a vehicle realistically. Mig Jiminez is amazing!!! With that in mind, I have just spent around £50 buying AK Interactive streaking and chipping effects, rust pigment and various other products through mail order and hope to get them in the next couple of days. I really want to get an air brush and air compressor to start the mammoth task of painting the many Land Raider variants I have constructed over the past few years, Imperial outpost and all of my Fellblades.

 

Can anyone give me advice on a cheap airbrush and compressor? I have seen a couple on Amazon, but don't want to take the plunge and cost in case it turns out to be a waste of money. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Till next time, Brother Morgan.

[GodEmperorOfMankind]

Looking good brother, I'm loving the pic, keep it up, I know projects can be hard to finish

[Envoy]

Very impressive. Some inspiring work for my own BA's :)

[Lachdannan]

Wow, love the eagle armour. Very impressed that you can configure it! What an awesome sight, wish I thought of it for my fellblade!

[reckoning]

Incredible work! Love the treads.

[Brother Morgan]

Thanks for all your comments. Here are March's update time:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/10/472141_sm-FellBlade%20WIP%20Front.JPG

 

Looking down the business end of a Storm/Fell Blade. I've added 2 Twin Heavy Bolters to the front and the Drivers slit in the middle. 2 Valkyrie Targetters have been added, 1 to each side ( a small conversion was required on the left hand side one looking from the front - the whole targetter was turned 180 degrees and with a bit of chopping and some milliput to be added, no one should be able to tell it's been converted). I've added magnets so the targetters can be removed for ease of painting and to allow them to swivel.

 

I've also added some small magnets to the back of the extra armour at the front of the turret. This will allow me to swop them depending on which weapons will be used.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/10/472142_sm-FellBlade%20WIP%20Front%20Top.JPG

 

This gives a higher view of the front. The partially completed Plasma Reactors can be seen at the back. I think the top of the Large Plasma Cannon where it joins the turret is looking a bit empty. I'm going to add something like the targetter from the Vulcan Mega Bolter to fill the gap.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/10/472134_sm-FellBlade%20WIP%20Side.JPG

 

This side view shows the progress I've made.  I haven't finished building the sponson yet. I'm waiting for magnets from ebay to allow me to swop the weapons depending on which variant I want to field before glueing the sponson parts together. I'm also waiting for rivets to come from America to add to all of the converted pieces to make them look like they came on the original tank.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/10/472137_sm-FellBlade%20WIP%20Rear.JPG

 

This shows the rear of the tank. Machinators engines and dynamo have been added and also following Machinators Plasma Fellblade I saw on his Fellblades of Reknown blog, I've created (from parts from the Pegasus Chemical Plant) some Plasma Reactors. All in all, I used plasticard, magna grapples from the Storm Raven kit, engine exhausts from a Land Speeder Typhoon missile launchers, the Heavy Flamer fuel cannister from the SoB Immolator kit, air intake from the Land Raider and 2 skulls from the Cities of Death sprues.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/10/472138_sm-FellBlade%20WIP%20Plasma%20Reactor.JPG

 

I just need to add a few rivets and this section will be completed. I plan on a) getting an airbrush and compressor and b) use the airbrush to use OSL like plasma colouring to the top of the reactors. I've seen Marneus on Youtube do this and it looks quite effective. We'll see how easy it is in the future!!!!

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/10/472139_sm-FellBlade%20WIP%20Rear%20Side.JPG

 

With reactors ........

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/10/472140_sm-FellBlade%20WIP%20Rear%20side%202.JPG

 

.... and without - ready for the usual Shadowsword engine piece.

 

So, what's left to do:

 

1) Wait for rivets to arrive and then sprinkle liberally over the whole of the tank!
2) Wait for magnets to arrive from ebay. Mount the magnets to allow the sponson weapons and the turret weapons to be interchangeable.
3) Make from white plasticard parts of an Imperial Eagle and through use of magnets allow me to add to the side of the sponson. One part of the Eagle will need to be made when the sponson is in the rear position, and another Eagle part if the sponson is in the middle position.

 

Not much left to do for this little beauty to be finished!!

 

Comments and critiques welcome as usual. Regards, Brother Morgan.

[Volfen]

This conversion is so sweet I'm getting a sugar rush through the computer screen. :)

 

As far as airbrushes go, just make sure there is a water trap on your compressor and I recommend highly a gravity feed rather than a syphon (sp?) feed.  Especially with the number of projects you are planning on.

 

You won't need super high detail tips like the pros use, but a dual action brush with a fine to medium tip should do just fine.

[NightHunters]

Love this!

 

In particular that side mounted Aquila is just sublime!

 

Also looking forward to hear how you go with an airbrush, I know I need to get one but am fighting it!

[Brother Christopher]

And then the Lord (eh, Emperor?) watched and what he has seen pleased him. And then the Lord said "that is one hell of a tank, let it wreak havoc and bring pain, death and misery to my countless foes". And so it did.

[Brother Morgan]

This conversion is so sweet I'm getting a sugar rush through the computer screen.

As far as airbrushes go, just make sure there is a water trap on your compressor and I recommend highly a gravity feed rather than a syphon (sp?) feed. Especially with the number of projects you are planning on.

You won't need super high detail tips like the pros use, but a dual action brush with a fine to medium tip should do just fine.

Finally taken the plunge and bought a gravity feed Airbrush and Compressor! I opted for a package that Marneus from Youtube recommended and this will hopefully be here before the weekend. I know it's going to be a steep learning curve but I've been watching a lot of Youtube clips on how to use an Airbrush and have read Imperial Masterclass Book 1. I'm purchasing lots of different AK Interactive paint effects and Vallejo Model Air paints and can't wait to try them out.

I'll post a link if anyone is interested in which airbrush and compressor I bought.

Love this!

In particular that side mounted Aquila is just sublime!

Also looking forward to hear how you go with an airbrush, I know I need to get one but am fighting it!

I honestly thought you painted all your vehicles with an airbrush already Nighthunters, so kudos to you if you are freehanding all the hexagons. Loving your current project as well.

I've slowly bought enough parts to make another 2 fellblades so I want to try and finish this one before I move onto any others!

Purchasing the airbrush and compressor should help push me to finish the construction of this Fellblade.

Looking forward to playing with my new toys!!

Regards, Brother Morgan.

[eetdestroyer]

If you're airbrushing I've heard good things about Minitaire paints

 

http://www.badger-airbrush.co.uk/minitaire.html

 

Good quality paints for airbrushing and a wider range than you'll find elsewhere

 

\m/

[Brother Morgan]

If you're airbrushing I've heard good things about Minitaire paints

 

http://www.badger-airbrush.co.uk/minitaire.html

 

Good quality paints for airbrushing and a wider range than you'll find elsewhere

 

\m/

 

Thanks for the heads up eetdestroyer. I'll certainly think about getting some down the line.

 

Update time:

 

I haven't taken the airbrush out of the box yet to have a play - work, bad weather, family time and Wales winning the Six Nations in rugby hasn't allowed much time for my hobby !! I plan on practising a lot before I go past undercoating any of my vehicles let alone use the airbrush to its full potential - Here's a group shot of some of my Land Raiders I still have to paint as well:

 

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff118/philmorgan75/April_20.jpg

 

Small amount of progress:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/19/475236_sm-Fellblade%20Front%20WIP%201a.JPG

 

Magnetised the Stormsword Twin weapon mounts. Just need to add some milliput on the white plasticard surrounding the weapon mount to hide the small gap and I also need to add some rivets (still waiting for delivery from the USA).

 

The Lascannon turrets are magnetised. The weapon and mount can come off and be substituted for a variety of weapons - See below!!!!!!!!

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/19/475234_sm-Fellblade%20Side%20WIP.JPG

 

This shot shows the sponson placed in the middle. I have magnetised the Heavy Flamers and can swop them out for a number of other weapons depending on which variant I want to field. I've added a magnetised white plasticard Imperial Eagle on the side of the sponson so if you look directly at the tank from the side, it gives a better impression of the Aquila. Just need to add rivets again!

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/19/475237_sm-Fellblade%20Side%20WIP%202a.JPG

 

Not the best shot but this shows the sponson in the rear position. The white plasticard wing tips look better in real life than what you can see here.

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/19/475238_sm-Fellblade%20parts.JPG

 

Here are all the parts to make all the Fellblade/Shadowsword variants.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/19/475239_sm-Fellblade%20weapons.JPG

 

Here's the different weapon bits I've got for this and other Fellblades I plan on building:

 

8 Multi Melta for the Iron Breaker Fellblade I want to make next

6 Storm Raven Plasma Cannon's - Use 4 in a sponson

2 Landspeeder Vengeance Plasma Cannon - Use in a sponson?

1 Venerable Plasma Cannon - 1 on order - Use in a sponson?

1 Venerable Lascannon - Get 3 others to make into quad sponsons

1 Venerable Assault cannon - Get 3 others to make into a sponson

3 Twin autocannon - Get 1 more - make into a Quad sponson

4 SoB Heavy Flamer

4 Baneblade Heavy Flamers (already magnetised)

2 Leman Russ Heavy Flamer

6 Baneblade front turret Heavy Bolters - Use 4 for turrets

2 Leman Russ Heavy Bolters

4 Baneblade Heavy Bolters (already magnetised)

2 Lascannon (already magnetised)

4 Autocannon

 

What weapons would be used for sponson and turrets on a Fellblade?

 

Your thoughts would be appreciated. Regards, Brother Morgan.

[Brother Morgan]

Update time:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/30/478753_sm-Completed%20Fellblade%20-%20Side.JPG

 

Here's the completed Plasma fellblade after all the rivets have been added. I'm slowly purchasing from bitz providers lots of different weapons and once magnetised, I should be able to field any sponson/turret weapons that I want to field.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/30/478754_sm-Completed%20Fellblade%20-%20Side%20Middle%20Sponson.JPG

 

This shows the completed sponson in the middle position. The sponson weapon here is the Venerable Dreadnought Plasma Cannon that I have magnetised.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/30/478755_sm-Completed%20Fellblade%20-%20Side%252FTop.JPG

 

This shows the top view of the side.

 

When I get used to the Airbrush, I'll start to paint this beauty.

 

In the meantime.......

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/30/478749_sm-War%20Maul%20WIP%201%20front.JPG

 

Here's my second Fellblade, a Warmaul! I'm really liking Machinator's resin parts and cannot recommend him highly enough - Excellent customer service, fair pricing and quick delivery.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/30/478750_sm-War%20Maul%20WIP%202%20front%252Fside.JPG

 

Another shot from the front/side. I love these tracks, they are so vicious!!

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/30/478751_sm-War%20Maul%20WIP%203%20side.JPG

 

I didn't add the tracks at the bottom where they touch the ground as I thought it would be a waste as in reality, the spike would have dug into the ground and you would not be able to see them. I've used plasticard that I have scribed to look like the rest of the tracks. I'm waiting for 1.5mm plasticard rod to arrive to completely finish off the track sections. I've just place another order with Machinator and will shortly be getting fuel tanks and 3 Sponson turrets. The only thing I have left to get is another set of sponsons from GW. I'll probably wait until after next pay day before I get these as I have spent a small fortune this month buying lots of parts and equipment for the airbrush.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/30/478752_sm-War%20Maul%20WIP%204%20back.JPG

 

Just need to add the 4 exhausts to the engines for this section to be completed. I'll wait until I finish the top of the engine section before I do this.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/3/30/478756_sm-Fellblades.JPG

 

Here's a shot of both of my beauties!!

 

I really want to make sure I do a good job on the painting of these models so I want to be fairly proficient with the airbrush before I do much work on these. I have quite a few converted Land Raiders that I think I will start first, to get used to the airbrush and to practise on.

 

As always, please feel free to ask any questions.

 

Regards, Brother Morgan.

[Octavulg]

These are amazingly impressive.

[Brother Morgan]

I haven't updated this thread in a while:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/15/484679_sm-Fellblade%20Warmaul%20Front.JPG

 

I've almost finished the Fellblade Warmaul. Machinator's parts have arrived and they look fab on the old girl! The only thing to finish is to think of something to go over the large hole (where the demolisher cannon normally goes on the baneblade). Any suggestions in keeping with my army would be appreciated.

I have tried to magnetise the majority of parts on this project: All the turrets, smoke launchers, imperial eagle radar, large sensors, sensors and searchlights.

 

This will help with storage and on the gaming table, allow things to swivel and not break off if they were glued down. The cupola's are not glued as I want to make a variety of different ones to fit different roles e.g. SM firing the storm bolter and also using a Multi melta from the LR Crusader kit.

 

I think it looks intimidating to any opponent - All hail the mighty Emperor!!!

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/15/484680_sm-Fellblade%20Warmaul%20Left%20Front.JPG

 

Looking at all of those rivets really makes me want to do a good paint job on this model. I started to use the airbrush for the first time, undercoating some Large SM I've made previously and another LR conversion (the one with the huge Skull cannon). It really is difficult getting the right consistency, air pressure, distance from the model etc - I suppose with practise it will get easier!

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/15/484681_sm-Fellblade%20Warmaul%20Left.JPG

 

I'm not sure about adding something in between the front and rear sponsons (to break up the large flat area)? I have some large Imperial Eagles from Bulldog Battlegear or some of the Imperial Eagle Weapon Emplacement covers from the Wall of Martyrs kit also fit. What do you think - should I add them (and if so, which one) or leave it alone?

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/15/484682_sm-Fellblade%20Warmaul%20Rear%20Left.JPG

 

The lovely fuel tanks from Blood and Skulls Industries. I really don't want my wife to know how much this model has cost to build!!!!

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/15/484685_sm-Fellblade%20Warmaul%20Plan.JPG

 

Just look at all the fire power: 4 Siege Cannons, 10 Heavy Bolters, 8 Multi Meltas and a partridge in a pear tree!

 

I've added the Adeptus Mechanicus logo from the COD sprue to the rear engine cover. This ties in with other LR conversions I have made previously and for fluff purposes, my Legion has close ties with Mars and the Adeptus Mechanicus, ensuring they have access to all manner of goodies!

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/15/484684_sm-Fellblade%20Warmaul%20Right.JPG

 

This is the usual Sponson/turret weapons load: Twin Multi Melta sponsons and Twin Heavy Bolter turrets. But as these are magnetised ........

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/15/484686_sm-Fellblade%20Warmaul%20Sponson%252FTurret%20Weapons%201.JPG

 

I can change them to Twin Heavy Bolter sponsons and Twin Heavy Flamer turrets or ......

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/15/484688_sm-Fellblade%20Warmaul%20Sponson%252FTurret%20Weapons%203.JPG

 

Twin Heavy Flamer sponsons. You can see the magnets in the turrets in this shot.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/15/484687_sm-Fellblade%20Warmaul%20Sponson%252FTurret%20Weapons%202.JPG

 

Twin Heavy Plasma Cannon sponsons.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/15/484689_sm-Fellblade%20Warmaul%20Sponson%252FTurret%20Weapons%204.JPG

 

Or even a Hellhammer nova cannon and a Plasma Executioner cannon.

 

I'm slowly converting a lot of different weapons to fit this fellblade and the previous variant as well. I want to start painting this as soon as I can BUT I want to make sure my airbrushing skills improve first.

 

Any comments/critiques welcome as always. Regards, Brother Morgan.

[Montuhotep]

As to something to detail the plates between the sponsons, is this going to be an Imperial Fist vehicle? If so, the tank icons pack from GW ought to fit the bill - either big or small ones.

[Brother Morgan]

As to something to detail the plates between the sponsons, is this going to be an Imperial Fist vehicle? If so, the tank icons pack from GW ought to fit the bill - either big or small ones.

 

I know Machinator painted his to be Imperial Fists, but my Chapter is called the Legion of the Dead (think Legion of the Damned but cheaper in points value! - Skulls, flames and black paint work).

 

Regards, Brother Morgan.

[Montuhotep]

In that case, how about some of the shield boss designs from the Vampire Counts skeleton warriors (box of 5 for £6)?

The bosses are seperate pieces and so ought to be easy enough to use; they're fairly big as well. Perhaps GS some flames around them as well?

[Brother Morgan]

Fellblade update time:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/5/6/493145_sm-Fellblade%20undercoated.JPG

 

I finally plucked up the courage and started to paint my fellblade. When I say paint, I mean undercoat!!!!! I haven't had much joy with my airbrush - I'm spending more time cleaning the brush than actually painting! I used Halfords White Primer rather than an airbrush on this as I got so frustrated with my airbrush. After getting headaches/feeling unwell later in the evening after using the airbrush (even though the windows and outside door were open continually), my wife has insisted I use a face mask. Face mask and glasses that get fogged up quickly is no fun!!

 

I used Vallejo Model Air black this morning and sprayed the whole model (after 2 cleans!). Pictures to follow soon...........

[Brother Morgan]

Small update on my latest painting project:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/8/11/526264_sm-Fellblade%20Glaive%20WIP%20Front.JPG

 

I airbrushed Vallejo Model Air Black all over, but had to go over again with a brush to ensure everything was covered in black. I added some GW Ironbelcher (Leadbelcher?) to the tracks followed by some Vallejo Black Shade. I'll add some more rust, mud etc towards the end of the paint job. I plan on adding some flames to the front glacis plate with the airbrush.

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/8/11/526265_sm-Fellblade%20Glaive%20WIP%20Side.JPG

 

Here's a side view. I plan to add some flames all along the sides as well. I'll start masking the tracks and then add the flame templates tomorrow and then I'll start airbrushing the flames. More updates to follow.

 

Regards, Brother Morgan.

[Montuhotep]

That's a very neat trick - the transition between the Spikers track sections and the originals - consider that idea nicked for sheer common sense purposes.