koran Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Yay! So Horus has finally been delivered. Such an awesome model. Even having seen pictures I couldnt quite believe the level of detail. Well I intend this evening to be a geektastic combination of film watching (X-men first class is on) and something a bit more scary. I want to grind out the inside of Horus's torso and then drill up through his straight leg so that I can put an LED or electroluminescent wire in his chest that will light up the lower region of his face in red. This is where I am now: http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Horus/WP_20140509_23_09_12_Pro_zpseca51988.jpg I have the model cleaned and my dremel. I also have the bits (not sure if I will need them all): http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Horus/WP_20140510_11_54_37_Pro_zpsc2b7c6d3.jpg I just seem to find myself procrastinating. I think Im a bit worried about starting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 A fantastic idea, but I can definitely understand why you'd procrastinate! How small is the LED? The smallest red ones I've seen online are 0.8mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Its 3mm. Small enough to fit in the chest. Ive never seen LEDs as small as 0.8mm. Will have to keep an eye out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Its 3mm. Small enough to fit in the chest. Ive never seen LEDs as small as 0.8mm. Will have to keep an eye out!Most of the 0.8mm LED's are admittedly solder directly to a pcb kind, but still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 a great idea but might i suggest a trial run on a basic model to see if the idea pans out before taking dremel to awesome model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 You got me beat for most expensive model I've ever attempted to convert. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmacht Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Wish you luck can't wait to see the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 I have done a kind of test. A long time ago I did something similar with a necron. A bit of a different feel when its not a basic gimmer going spare! So Ive taken the cowards approach and done the easy bit first. This is the hole that will house the battery. The wires will then go through the other part of the base and up through the leg. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Horus/WP_20140510_15_11_09_Pro_zps53b8d5fd.jpg OK. Dont think I have anything more to do without getting on with the torso. Here goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhorneFlakes Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 May the Emperor guide your hand! Cant wait to see the converted model, awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 By the time I was finished it was about 1am and just crashed. So quick photo this morning. I have to say I wish I had kept all of the resin that had been ground out of the chest because it really was a lot. Had me surprised at points. Ive had to put the wires in as I cant fit the LED up the leg so Im going to need to paint the model with the LED in place (I will just cover it with some bluetac). http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Horus/WP_20140510_00_26_20_Pro_zps4869e072.jpg Now to get soldering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx Warder Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Gutsy move, well played i hope it works for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeaky Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Wow that takes guts, which I or Horus no longer has good luck though I guess the worst is over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 So we are all wired up and Im pretty happy with how it looks. The cowl is lit up and it also lights up the face from below a bit. Not sure if its too bright but I can always add in a resister to make the LED less bright. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Horus/e80c31bf-9134-4bb6-a891-8fde8861a70f_zps22997c0d.jpg Ive also made it so that I have a connecter for the wires so I will be able to take Horus off his big base. He wont be lit up but it means he looks good for display and he can be used for games. Hopefully that will give him a bit more interest when hes up on flee-bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDuderino Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 That's awesome. Kudos for having the guts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWarsaw Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 HAhahaha! That's brilliant! Now just don't screw up on the paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I'm glad it worked out in the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disease Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Its been a while since Ive been able to post. Managed to paint the leather (went for a slightly worn look) and choose a green I like. Ive also got the gold and jems done on the leg (just a little battle damage to do). I went for steel for the rivets instead of gold (didnt want anything too bling). Hoping to make some headway this weekend. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Horus/WP_20140524_11_02_30_Pro2_zps722e8431.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Very nice paint job, although it's probably the camera that makes it look kinda like 40k DG scheme? either way well done can't wait to see the whole thing done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 looking forward to seeing the final version with the light on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Wow you're brave with that LED work and that paints awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Nice paint job! Looking forward to seeing the final result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 So its been a busy long weekend painting (and general life) wise. Ive finished the gold and got most of the body now done. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Horus/WP_20140528_08_54_44_Pro1_zps47737ade.jpg Ive also made the green a little more contrasted (though the lack of light makes it just look darker at the moment) but Im happy with it. Now onto the base and cloak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koran Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 The paints I needed for the face arrived today (good timing). So thats been the project of this evening. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/NeilCollins_/Horus/WP_20140528_22_43_41_Pro_zps37ceec5e.jpg Im really happy with how it turned out (despite the not great photo, sorry about that). Now onto the cloak! SO close to being done, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reckoning Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Quite an undertaking, but it looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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