koran Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 So I bit the bullet and bought a Knight. I have to admit that Ive gone off of GWrecently but this has been the first model they have released in a while(excluding FW) that has made me want to buy it. I think it’s the combination of nostalgia and the new take on it that’s doneit. Anyway, I wanted to make a knight errant but annoyingly themodel doesn’t come with what (according to the old fluff) a knight errantshould be armed with a power fist. Ivegot the picture of the original below. So that’s going to be my challenge,trying to create a powerfist for it instead of the chainsword. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/Knighterrant2_zps660c7b96.jpg So I have the basic model made (very nice to put together bythe way). I have left the armour off tohelp with painting. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000678_zps62bf5586.jpg Ive tried to match the system that would allows the arms torotate as it would be important that the fist can turn. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000706_zpsb4164b25.jpg Ive also been thinking about the fingers. I will be going for the two fingeredfist. I spent some time looking at thecastallax powerfist but ended up having to dismiss it as I think the systemmight look a bit clumsy on such a large model. But it did give me the idea to look at the other titan/mechanicus modelsand I think I will try to go for something similar to the powerfist on thereaver titan but with only two fingers. Im hoping it will look something like this when done(realised Ive drawn it a little small): http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000707_zpsb54fd7b9.jpg Its not exactly detailed but the idea is that the armour onthe fist will extend back over the more delicate part of the arm so that thebit that allows it to rotate is protected from damage. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Nice! I can't wait to see what you do with it. As you pointed out, I think your sketch is way small. I think you should go pretty big on it. I love your idea of having the armor protect the joint. One of the things I like so much about this model is how darn practical it all seems. Carry that design ethos even further and you're golden. Are you going to try and replicate the single-barrel look of the old thermal cannon or leave it as is? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3611325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I'm always jealous when someone demonstrates their ability to scratch build......looking great so far. I can't wait to get one, alas I must wait til after Easter Long weekend and Public Holiday pay. There are rumours that in the near future Forge World will have the fist covered along with some other weapon options too boot. Cheers, Jono Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3611340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys. Jeff: I wasnt planning on converting the thermal cannon but now you mention it I will have a look at it when Im done with the fist and decide what will look better. I have to say Im enjoying watching what you're doing with your knight. Bold move cutting up the legs. I think it would be interesting to do if I ever got another but Id be glad I had built one first before playing around :p. Good luck to you and I'll keep watching. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3611364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Not sure about the size but maybe use a Chaos Defiler claw (foot)? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3611366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nusquam Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Not sure about the size but maybe use a Chaos Defiler claw (foot)? Oooh way better idea than what I was going to suggest. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3611438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I'll be watching this very closely, was thinking about doing something similar myself! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3611895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eetdestroyer Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 According to rumor Forgeworld will be releasing Knight add-on's, power-fist included, so you might not get the shaft after all :P Even so, I look forward to seeing what you come up with \m/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3612018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Knight time? Indeed it is! :D Good luck with your project. And I second the defiler claw as aesthetically it resembles the old mini... Either way I'll following this! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3612032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Interesting idea on the defiler claw. I think its a little more "pointy" than I wanted. Also I promised a few friends that I would cast them a copy of the fist I make and I couldnt do that (or technically I could but feel I shouldnt) cast something for others that contain GW parts. Been working on the actual fist tonight though it needs some more work before I start taking some pictures. I also have to work out some way of smoothing the surfaces out as it should be with an amoured plate. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3612836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miteyheroes Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Eagerly anticipating your fist! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3613174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miteyheroes Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Have you seen this beauty? https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.735501709802439.1073741909.152294311456518&type=1 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3613691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Mmm.... Thats very interesting. The spoon for the curve is a good idea. Wish I had thought of that before getting the milliput out. Definetly an idea for the future. The thing looks a little fragile for my liking (I mean its got to withstand a hell of a lot of force). But definitely something to bare in mind. Will try to get something fist related up tonight or tomorrow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3613738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 OK, got to try and get this project going this weekend amongst other activities. Ive got the support for the arm joint done. May just add a pivot point on each side but that may just end up as an air trap when I try to cast it up (I dont have a vacuum chamber after all). http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000709_zpsd5d80b16.jpg Ive also got a picture of the finger ready for casting. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000711_zps13f9ebf6.jpg I know it doesnt look like much of a finger at this point but trust that it will do. Im just a little worried about sized in comparison to the fist. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3614386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 So casting done, small airbubbles fixed and fingers stuck together. Its the two fingers and then the "thumb" which will be the same size: http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000712_zpsb37e7e49.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3614645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miteyheroes Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Looking good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3614670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 This is looking great! I like this better than the spoon, personally. Can't wait to see what you do for detailing and armor and all that. Great scratch work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3614689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassionFruit Power Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 will you be selling the finished fist? if so i want 50, no 50 no no no i'll take 500 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3615263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Ive got the upper section of the arm ready for making a cast. I did decide to put pivot points on the piston support. Ive just got to hope now that it doesnt act as an air trap. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000713_zps34ad5f42.jpg @Passionfruit: As Im casting up some and have the moulds Im happy to make some extra until the mould wears out. After mine and my friends I will probably be able to produce about 10 of the fists (maybe a few more as there arent any large undercuts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3615428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 OK so the casting came out alright. The pivot points were a little of an air bubble issue (will have to hold the mould at an angle next time and see if that helps. So Ive started to build the left arm with the cast: http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000714_zps221f54e9.jpg Ive also got the fist pretty much done. Here is the front (the two groves are to make room for the rotating mechanism for the fingers in a similar way to the reaver titan: http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000717_zps26b1e25b.jpg And then this is the back with the gap for the thumb: http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000718_zpsc08248cc.jpg It looks a little messy because of the greenstuff to fill in holes. When the arm has dried I will put it together so you can see what it looks like before I cast it up. Probably be in an hour or two. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3615769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Holy cow, that looks balls-out amazing. I love this! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3616545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 OK, time for a dry fit with blue tack. Overall Im pretty happy with it. Fingers fit well and are in different positions so look quite interesting and the size seems fine. Sorry about the quality of the pics (need to find my camera and stop using my phone): http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000724_zps2c7991ae.jpg http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000725_zps078931ff.jpg http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000725_zps078931ff.jpg http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/WP_000726_zpse3f008ea.jpg When I have recast the fingers and cast the fist I will take some better pictures. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3616765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Looking good, I think. ;) I admit your phone leaves something to be desired. I'm eager to see the bits on the back of the fingers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3616770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 So it appears that finding my camera wasnt the difficult bit. The challenge was finding batteries! (And getting a decent picture without a light box, which apparently has been thrown out! Damn!) OK, so this is about the best I can manage. The positioned fingers and fist is now covered in blue goo (RTV rubber). http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/DSCF5399_zps583d3719.jpg http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/DSCF5396_zpsae2813b2.jpg http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/DSCF5394_zps057046ea.jpg http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/DSCF5398_zps60f67702.jpg http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Knight/DSCF5397_zpsad516139.jpg Again, its not very neat looking from the green stuff thats filling in any gaps/imperfections. The casts should look nicer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3616959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Looking great !!!! As for the casting, there are third-party companies out there that will cast and sell your item for you, I know Lamenter did that with his Mechanical Talons. Cheers, Jono Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287631-its-knight-time/#findComment-3617068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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