Blackadder Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 when I say kit I'm meaning follow the thread and make your own; you couldn't make me do this again at gunpoint but thanks for the vote of confidence. Still I've yet to be contacted by FW for the conversion rights............ Yeah like that'll happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks for the reply...... Up Date: I'm brimming with new ideas on how to proceed with this custom build and made a few cursory advances in fine detail. http://i.imgur.com/NYlpAOf.jpg http://i.imgur.com/NYlpAOfl.jpg It pays to take some time off from the project as it allows new concepts to come to the fore. http://i.imgur.com/2KGHs67.jpg http://i.imgur.com/2KGHs67l.jpg I have a lot of respect for legitimate artist/engineers that work for FW, I think it would be hard to work on a schedule cranking these things out day in and out. http://i.imgur.com/bJQZmcP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/bJQZmcPl.jpg I'm rather pleased at the overall look of the Lucius Pattern Reaver....... http://i.imgur.com/76lCg1e.jpg http://i.imgur.com/76lCg1el.jpg It has just the degree of angularity I was looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks for the replies..... Counterweight: Now that my models have the weapons mounted it's time to add weight to the Void Generator housings since mine are light sheet styrene and the FW model's are solid Resin. The FW Void Generators weigh eleven ounces with most of the weigh in the rear of the housings so I added 15 ounces of sheet lead to the center bay and about four ounces of dry sand to the lower rear bay. That should compensate for the arm/moment of the counterweight. http://i.imgur.com/mblrWzb.jpg http://i.imgur.com/mblrWzbl.jpg The sand will be of use to fine tune the balance if necessary by the simple expedient of drilling a small hole and pouring out the excessive sand so the model is not rear heavy which is also a consideration to be accounted for. http://i.imgur.com/dEVhJ1V.jpg http://i.imgur.com/dEVhJ1Vl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Wow, would have never thought of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 It pays me a big dividend to hear replies such as that. Sharing these tidbits of technique is what my threads are all about. "Ynyshir, Porth" I do believe you are my first respondent that is a Welshman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Are you thinking of altering the internal parts of the Reaver? By that, I mean the cockpit, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 The interior is quite complete and satisfactory so I see no need to amend it. My main concern is the exterior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks, The Sand Reckoner: It was Archimedes that first made an attempt to number the grains of sand on all the beaches in the world and then went on to calculate the number of grains of sand to fill the known Universe (At that time) He developed a system for calculating large numbers. I thought of this today whilst ballasting these Reavers. http://i.imgur.com/LLYjVAQ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/LLYjVAQl.jpg In a small way I have achieved a minor equivalence in satisfaction; both models proceeding apace. http://i.imgur.com/beCMhnU.jpg http://i.imgur.com/beCMhnUl.jpg Each are in different stages of completion but both are on a par. Where one model has this or that bits done the other has different bits done which keeps me from getting too far ahead on either model. I have each model numbered with either odd or even numbers so the parts won't get mixed up, a simple solution as the parts, close as they may be are not completely interchangeable. http://i.imgur.com/cj1csvP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/cj1csvPl.jpg My goal tomorrow is to have both ready to be mounted on an assembled set of legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Blank Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Not sure how I missed the last couple posts here, tremendous work as ever. Using sand is very clever - I've had dreadnought-sized models fall over due to balance issues so I can only imagine how tough something this much taller is to balance. Hope the assembly goes smoothly - the parts look great and I imagine they will be even more tremendous assembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Not sure how I missed the last couple posts here, tremendous work as ever. Using sand is very clever - I've had dreadnought-sized models fall over due to balance issues so I can only imagine how tough something this much taller is to balance. Hope the assembly goes smoothly - the parts look great and I imagine they will be even more tremendous assembled. This is the problem I am experiencing with my articulated models where it is a constant fight keeping the joints tight. As the plastic dries out and shrinks the joints loosen. I should hate to have to secure the models in a single pose by gluing the joints so now I am stabilizing the movable joints with drilling 'pin' diameter holes and inserting straightpins until I can come up with a better method. I have to resort to this method on the Reaver as the resin joints are too weak to stand temporary Cyanoacrylate glue bonding. I shall be producing a post on how I am dry assembling the Reaver so it can be posed in different positions later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Done: All the major components are done, whew! http://i.imgur.com/i9pRHzr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/i9pRHzrl.jpg The front view (Pardon the towel but the legs are just pinned together temporarily.) http://i.imgur.com/TFmIdsM.jpg http://i.imgur.com/TFmIdsMl.jpg view with Warlord legs. More images to follow in an hour or so............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That is a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That's a monster! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks for the replies........... Done 2: The side view shows the sheathed void generators and the rear lower vents completed (except for detail) and the weapon armour finally in place although it needs to be thickened; now that it is mounted on the body I can see where the clearances are needed. http://i.imgur.com/yJSUJOv.jpg http://i.imgur.com/yJSUJOvl.jpg And again compared to the Warlord legs. http://i.imgur.com/F8QOVio.jpg http://i.imgur.com/F8QOViol.jpg More images to come............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Love this project and have been following it with excitement. Looks like it is ready to take that warlord out at the knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Ha! Thanks for the reply; There are still some who are not aware of the fact that the styrene Lucius armour is completely exchangeable for the original Mars armour. Face off: While ostensibly on the same side this could very well be called a Face off between the Reaver and the apparently in for maintenance Warlord; actually Luteus' body component is getting a tuneup and anyway is much too tall for these closeup Reaver shots. http://i.imgur.com/v4mpTLz.jpg http://i.imgur.com/v4mpTLzl.jpg and this next image could be entitled ''Tidy Whiteys'' because that's what the rear armour puts me in mind me of. http://i.imgur.com/jvEZlBm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/jvEZlBml.jpg Anyway all together the upper body armour and the lower leg are seemingly proportionate, that was a big fear of mine during construction that the armour would not match in scale. That's the major problem with working without a specific goal drawn out; you have no idea of what the outcome will look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Detachable Details: While I'm making the Void Generator exhaust louvers i figure I should show how I built up the Gatling gun. I wanted to be able to rework the Gatling gun and I didn't have time to sand the barrels smooth and clean the casting properly plus it seems a royal PITA to get the barrel aligned properly considering the casting anomalies so I opted to use screws instead of glue to hold the parts together. Seen in the image below are the barrels drilled and tapped for 8-32 screws with the 12 o'clock position barrel drilled and tapped towards the gun base so it can be attached to the body of the gun. http://i.imgur.com/Oq3wdwv.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Oq3wdwvl.jpg Once I get the gun armour finished I will install a center aligning pin so the barrel assembly stays centered on the base. http://i.imgur.com/Af7JRuU.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Af7JRuUl.jpg The 12:00 barrel will be tack glued in place for ease of removal along with the barrel yoke making the whole assembly dis-mountable for Lucius/Mars conversion. http://i.imgur.com/gzVAong.jpg http://i.imgur.com/gzVAongl.jpg To the left of the gun is the rear louvers for the generators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Louvers: I hate doing louvers just about more than any other part of scratchbuilding even more than rivets. The problem is if not spaced properly or straight or the degree of opening is not homogeneous they look like crap. So how to make the Void Generator exhaust louvers? I hit upon the idea yesterday, checking out the moulded Mars resin castings.......... http://i.imgur.com/Oq3wdwv.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Oq3wdwvl.jpg ...........I found similar strips in my stock of Evergreen styrene; nothing new there, but also I got some 1,0 X 1,0 MM strips for the slat spacing. I glued the square stock to the strip stock leaving a half MM margin from the edge. http://i.imgur.com/ApOEjmp.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ApOEjmpl.jpg I marked the face side of the slat with pencil for even straight spacing. http://i.imgur.com/g7ZC6Cb.jpg http://i.imgur.com/g7ZC6Cbl.jpg Once I got the procedure down pat with the first louver as an experiment; the subsequent three remaining are going quite quickly. more to follow.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Blank Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 The louvers look great, as does the assembled titan! Great use of the pre-shaped plasticard. I bought a grab bag of Evergreen stuff years ago and had a tough time coming up for a use for something similar to that piece. I wish I'd thought of this rather than cutting it up. I also wanted to say I really like the aesthetic you've achieved with the Lucius pattern armor. It looks more industrial and robust than the Mars armor, very functional and intimidating. Are you building a specific Titan Legion? From seeing your other work posted here, you have quite a force and the Lucius armor gives it a real cohesive look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 War Gryphons same as the Warhound Lucie: Of course the Warlord would look comical painted in the yellow and gray mottled effect which is why I am holding off finishing the scheme of the Warlord. http://i.imgur.com/EO1R8nx.jpg http://i.imgur.com/EO1R8nxl.jpg Eventually I shall get the proper inspiration to complete it but for now I am satisfied with the graphite finish. http://i.imgur.com/wOVNKHk.jpg http://i.imgur.com/wOVNKHkl.jpg Which incidentally reminds me, I haven't finished the display base for Lucie. Thanks for the reply.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Generator Vents I spent quite a lot of time on these Reavers this past week and there is darn little to show for it, mainly cleaning up some of the recent work and duplicating parts for the other beastie. So mainly all I have to display is the installed Vents which didn't turn out too shabby but I can see by the photo one of the slates is askew which should be hard to adjust. http://i.imgur.com/SEB4vJH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/SEB4vJHl.jpg Now that the vents are installed I can fill the gap under the generator housings so the upper and lower louvers form a continuous line. Next on the to-do list is to finish off the center rocket pod housing and the rear of the adjacent superstructure housings........... http://i.imgur.com/sOUGszg.jpg http://i.imgur.com/sOUGszgl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thamier Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 you are getting close to the point where it wouldent be all that work to turn the conversion kit intona full titan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 God I love this, if only you could cast it I'd buy it in an instant and buy a reaver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Even casting original work based on FW/GW concepts would probably be considered copyright infringements plus I would need to find a suitable resin caster willing to work for a piece of the speculative profits if any as I couldn't afford to pay up front for the moulds and casting equipment; all highly dubious prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crizza Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Just regged to tell you what an incredible work you are doing.As someone who tried to build a Warhound from scratch, I find your work highly inspiring.Keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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