Soulcrusher6669 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 After I saw Mad Max Fury Road, I decided I just had to build a variation of the gigahorse for necromunda (for those who haven’t seen fury road or don’t know which car I am referring to, this is it: http://i.imgur.com/4TNxOIX.jpg). The first thing I did was find two 1:43 scale 1959 Cadillac Coup De Villes. Unfortunately for me, the only ones I could find in that scale all had metal bodies, which is going to make things difficult later on: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200001_zpseazs9wxu.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/f8bfd996-c18a-4366-b0cc-5aa0b57d8175_zpsx464nlix.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/55b3d552-65c9-4a97-b30b-2e59f6ae78a7_zpsq8hn7ovy.jpg Next, I bought a Hot Wheels monster truck to get some front wheels for my gigahorse: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/c6f14ab3-07dd-424b-89e4-a7c2e4d4b3b0_zpslujzrqtr.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/117c54f5-83e2-4c86-b3bd-3c2df4e05df3_zpsodgt6cvd.jpg Then I bought a 1:43 scale monster truck to get some back wheels (the engine and radiator from this are also going to come in handy): http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200002_zpsb1dj2gqa.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/179663f2-210e-4b5f-b548-b69a121b4178_zpsrxlnmjl3.jpg Once I got the cadillacs, I drilled through the rivets holding the chassis on so I could see what I would be working with, then I sat the wheels under one of the caddy bodies to see if the angle was going to look ok: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/52791fa6-4215-4199-8097-67d0caa5f23c_zps9xs4drov.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 You must give us more! The Ecclesiarchy demands it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4146084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulcrusher6669 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 I ran into a bit of a problem with photobucket last night. I was going to upload some new pics for this thread, but when I tried to upload the pics into the album I have just for them, it would only let me select my main album. I thought ok, no big, I'll just upload the pic then move it to the correct album...only nothing happens when I try that. So until this gets sorted out, I can't do any new pics. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4147338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulcrusher6669 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Now that photobucket is working again I can contine with my progress. I bought a second 1:43 monster truck and took the engine from that, which with the engine from the first monster truck, gives me the two engines I need. I also got a 1:24 scale transmission to go with them: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/e37fb420-7d2c-44ed-91e4-612f6f8313bc_zpspi5pgyve.jpg I figured the radiators would come in handy as well: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/19b99c35-91b3-4350-95e1-2351d40d463e_zpscmf6cnbj.jpg In addition to this, I kept the shocks from one of the monster trucks: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/c5b9df74-41a5-4046-9944-c780fd61f47d_zpset3ra0ex.jpg I also got a couple of heavy stubbers (in lieu of the spear guns the original gigahorse has): http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/594d5cde-a351-424f-9d1d-e216d6f7a31a_zpshnwyycfx.jpg The next thing I need to do is build a chassis. While I was looking for pics of the gigahorse online, I found a webpage that will help me immensely with this project: http://www.thecredits.org/2015/05/heres-how-they-built-the-beastly-machines-for-mad-max-fury-road/ My plan is to build a copy of the gigahorse’s chassis out of strips of balsa wood. Pics of that once I finish putting it together. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4150533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulcrusher6669 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Here’s the chassis for my gigahorse: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/bc5c5185-82c6-4fb5-8107-d016b7697237_zpsx0lmdmh6.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/6e84558d-4447-4640-97c5-a58ecc861fa5_zpsrnvpelv5.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/b25ae63f-180d-4e89-9cfb-88fdbd97fbb6_zpssr9doruo.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/8dd08811-3547-4cff-888d-0758c8f6cb70_zpsvvk7tw83.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/9d8daf11-041d-465e-aef0-0258f5c9f6cf_zpsw8ejstdy.jpg For the back wheels I used a model car axle: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/08262e6a-f363-47fb-b851-d50a24fff0b3_zps17tntudx.jpg I couldn’t resist mocking up the vehicle at this point (I used a wooden dowel for the front axle): http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/d15216bf-d4ad-4cd2-a74f-205c138fc6b7_zpsomp5utrq.jpg Then I started cutting apart the Cadillac bodies with the use of hacksaw… http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/99039f24-ee4a-44c2-9fa5-6c9a12f9b6d0_zps3wip5hdb.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/9b6ed0ef-9284-4c4e-a688-98867c0d0333_zpsfqqnxdjq.jpg …as well as mark where I need to trim the tab on the windshield: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/40737c01-2d76-4bcc-91bd-182224be3b73_zps7pc0px0y.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4154919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 A gigahorse for Necromunda? Inspired madness, inspired madness I say. Colour me interested. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4154931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulcrusher6669 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I've painted the chassis since my last post, as well as painted the front end of the cadillac (still needs that grill add on tho): http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200024.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200025.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200026.jpg While i was at it, I cobbled together some pieces to connect the engines to the transmission: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200027.jpg Once I got the engines and transmission installed I was able to connect the drive shaft to the rear axle: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200028.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200029.jpg I figured the transmission ought to have some kind of framework to keep it from falling out so I started on that as well: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200031.jpg The cadillac bodies are now closer to being ready: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200030.jpg And here's the gigahorse as it stands now (I added a wooden dowl to the caddy body for this pic so that it would sit correctly on the frame): http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200032.jpg Now comes the hard part...the top caddy body needs to be narrower than the bottom caddy body so that it will fit between the bottom caddy's fins. After taking some measurments, I now know that the roof/windows need to be 1/4" narrower. The easy way would be to just take the 1/4" out of the middle and then glue the halves back together, but that will leave a seam running through the windshield (which the real gigahorse doesn't have). Looks like I need to do some figuring... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4162407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 oooo nice Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4162782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I asked my brother, who builds lots of model cars with chopped and sectioned roofs and whatnot, and his suggestion was to get some clear sheet styrene to make a new windshield out of 'cause he knows of no way to section an existing one and put it back together seamlessly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4164914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulcrusher6669 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 I asked my brother, who builds lots of model cars with chopped and sectioned roofs and whatnot, and his suggestion was to get some clear sheet styrene to make a new windshield out of 'cause he knows of no way to section an existing one and put it back together seamlessly. That is a good point (it also solves the problem of the windshield wipers), though I'm not sure how well I'll be able to duplicate the round edges on the sides of the windshield; I guess I'll have to experiment. On a positive note, now that Fury Road is out on dvd I now have all sorts of refferance to use Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4165086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Insanity. This is pure insanity. Keep it up, I love it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4168539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 What if you go ahead and section the original windshield to the size it needs to be, then use it as a form to make the new one out of clear sheet styrene? Lay the clear sheet over the original and heat it with a blowdryer or something until it conforms to the shape under it? OR, should you know someone with a vacuum former... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4170241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulcrusher6669 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Tiny update today. I decided to make something more permanent to hold the rear wheels on, so I took some tiny nails, glued some small washers on the ends, and then glued some mounting skulls on top of that: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200033.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200034.jpg http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200035.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4188594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOODSAINT Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 This is looking cool! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4195030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 After finally getting to watch Mad Max tonight I can honestly say Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4195341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Thinking about it, I NEED to make that rolling guitar rig. Ill even mount some small PC speakers on it and stick my old MP3 player inside. Any Idea what vehicle they used for it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4195344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thinking about it, I NEED to make that rolling guitar rig. Ill even mount some small PC speakers on it and stick my old MP3 player inside. Any Idea what vehicle they used for it? Go to the Vehicle Showcase; after you select the "Enter Showcase" icon, select the "View All" icon that appears on the upper-left corner, and then the vehicle on the lower-right corner. The website describes the "Doof Wagon" as a "repurposed M.A.N. 8x8 missile-carrier," likely a Rheinmetall MAN SX or HX. If you cannot find a scale model of the Rheinmetall MAN SX or HX, the MAN TGS will probably do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4195513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thinking about it, I NEED to make that rolling guitar rig. Ill even mount some small PC speakers on it and stick my old MP3 player inside. Any Idea what vehicle they used for it? Go to the Vehicle Showcase; after you select the "Enter Showcase" icon, select the "View All" icon that appears on the upper-left corner, and then the vehicle on the lower-right corner. The website describes the "Doof Wagon" as a "repurposed M.A.N. 8x8 missile-carrier," likely a Rheinmetall MAN SX or HX. If you cannot find a scale model of the Rheinmetall MAN SX or HX, the MAN TGS will probably do. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4195531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulcrusher6669 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 I finally got a copy of necromunda magazine #4 today, so I figured up a profile for the gigahorse: VEHICLE NAME - Gigahorse VEHICLE TYPE - Wheeled TRANSPORT CAPACITY - Five FIXED WEAPONS - 2X Heavy Stubber ARMOR TYPE - Armored COST - 200 + 120 + 120 = 440 credits SCORES / ARMOR / AREA NAME 1 / 9 / Driver 2 / 9 / Fixed Weapon 3 / 9 / Crew 4 / 9 / Wheel 5 / 11 / Vehicle Body 6 / 11 / Engine Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4207820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spafe Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Might be worth looking into the ash wastes expansion setting for vehicle rules/upgrades too? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4208001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulcrusher6669 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Yes indeed that's why I bought issue 4 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4208137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spafe Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Ah cool, sorry didn't realize that mag had the full rules in it, great stuff! now to find an opponent! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4208236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulcrusher6669 Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 I was reading through the vehicle rules just before I made this post, and noticed a small detail that I overlooked...according to the rules, vehicles can only have one fixed weapon, so I can't have two heavy stubbers like I planned. The one bit of good news is that it'll be easier to stick just one gunner in the back. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4218259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulcrusher6669 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 I've finally started removing the windows from the caddys. I took out the rear window of the bottom caddy body (I don't yet know if I'll need to remove the trunk area of the bottom caddy body so I left that part alone): http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200036.jpg The upper caddy body has undergone a more drastic transformation; I removed both the front and rear windows, as well as the trunk area (I still need to sand down the bits of the trunk next to the fins). I also marked out the section of the roof I'll need to remove: http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/Soulcrusher6669/Necromunda%20Gigahorse/Necro%20Gigahorse%200037.jpg As always questions and comments welcome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4219521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spafe Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 You can have one fixed weapon per arc... kinda annoying, as otherwise you could have a 12-3 90degree arc and a 9-12 90 degree arc, but I suspect the exact wording required the arc be 'front', 'left' and 'right' rather than any 90 degree clock face... You could however have a linked heavy stubber? I think that's a thing for any weapon, or was it just basic weapons that could be linked? Looking really good though, loving the progress :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312359-gigahorse-necromunda-style/#findComment-4220311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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