elmo Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Thanks Capt. I have a bottle of Typhus too but I will be sticking with the oil paint as I think I have enough left in the tube to last me 2 lifetimes and it works sooo well! Looking forward to your WIP @WF: as soon as I work out how to add the badge it will be Edit: Done it Do I get further promotions if I manage to finish the Chimera before the deadline??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 What Oil paint do you use out of curiosity? I've been debating adding it to my repertoire. My own Vendetta has received glorious basecoating in preparation for weathering, washing and highlighting. Pics are in my thread here. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I'm afraid only one completion per challenge Elmo. If you want further promotions you'll have to wait until the next one ;) Keep up the great work everyone, this is demonstrating the might and devotion of the Imperial Guard! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Progress at last I did a few touch ups after these pictures. Sadly I can't retake the photos, becuse the gunners are already enclosed in the birds belly The Gunners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Looking great. Where's the rest of the bird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionofjudah Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Nice decking!! Are you going to drill the barrels? The wife is out of town tonight... I'm going to finish assembling chimera, prime it and hopefully base coat it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Any idea what the next event will be or when it will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Shhhh ... We haven't finished this one yet ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Patience is a virtue, we'll have more painting to be done soon enough ;) Looking good Sviar, seems like despite being the more work all the flyers are getting done first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionofjudah Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Lil bit of progress today as work got in the way last night. http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i444/Default75/Snapbucket/4D57FFCA_zpsd8d5c602.jpg http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i444/Default75/Snapbucket/6F824D6B_zps0ace8c38.jpg Believe I am going to make a big tarp roll for the styrene track cover... otherwise I am going minimal stowage on this one. Will be drilling a hole for the antennae on the turret but thats how she will roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I like the additional detail on that one, plus the Autocannon turret looks pretty boss. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 You'll have to name this pattern of Chimera, it's looking very cool :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Do you guys paint the interior of your Chimeras? Any advice for doing so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm not sure what you mean? There is no interior to the Chimera kit, aside from the inside of the rear hatch which will always be glued shut and the cupola hatch assuming you have the tank commander visible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Personally I don't as I glue the ramp closed. It would be possible, if the urge took you, to make your own detailing for the interior along the lines of the rhino with bench seats etc. If you do plan on painting the interior then check out images of how real tank interiors are painted for ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Meh I'll just glue it, was building the tank last night and thought about it but on reflection it's only a mesh floor nothing exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 It would be easier with an old Chimera kit as the door on the rear hatch was separate, but as you'd not be able to see much of the interior it'd be more work than it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Sucks that the latest sets don't include track guards aswell :( I liked those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Yeah, it's a bit rubbish but all it not lost - the old sprue is still for sale. Forge World also sells a fancy pair, I've got a set but I've not used them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Or you could try to make your own with plasticard. ;) Edit: that reminds me.. I must buy some plasticard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 I often order myself one of the IG Tank Accessories sprue now and then. The bitz are always useful, and I like that you get a full crewman out of it. All the fuel cans, barrels and ammo boxes...great for stowage on vehicles, making objective markers or using on dioramas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I left my Valkyrie open and even added a tail gunner. Despite all that work, it's only visible if you hold it at just the right angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Here's a progress pic on my Valkyrie: http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/photo_zpsac23fe5f.jpg It's to go with my Scion Squad who will look something like dis: http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/photo2_zpsddbcb430.jpg I don't airbrush, so it takes me longer to paint. The coats are thin right now, but they will be filled in nicely. I'm also searching local hobby shops for appropriate nose art... otherwise I'll just make up one myself. I should have her done in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Beautiful work, Sox! What's her name going to be? Over here in Japan hobby shops sell a lot of decal sheets for doing up mech models with extra detail. Some sheets include stuff which could make for nice nose art. I'm not sure if you can find anything like that in your area, but it's a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thanks for the compliment :) I have a friend who is big into Gundam, and he has some cool stuff. I haven't named her yet, but I will try and be creative! The nose is painted Dawnstone, though it looks like bare plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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