Acebaur Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hail brothers! I'm venturing over from the Eternal Crusader to share a small project I'll be starting soon. I was sorting out some extra marine models I have and came across this guy http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/BA%20project/2015-12-09%2020.14.40_zpsndqptxea.jpg I was instantly reminded of this classic 40K image from the days of yore http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u1Hzlrm-u-U/T0ufpdMFDVI/AAAAAAAAAiw/Q84i5soSyFs/s1600/gd2012-003.jpg And it got me thinking that although he's not exactly the same and is facing the other way, it would be a cool project to convert him up into a tribute of that iconic image. So I rifled through my bitz box and came up with this powerfist which will be perfect for the job. http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/BA%20project/2015-12-09%2020.14.10_zpsht92pgga.jpg Next up I'll need a bolter for him to shoot and I discovered I had an old school one of those. The only problem with it is whoever tried to drill the barrel did a terrible job and the hole is way off center. http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/BA%20project/2015-12-09%2020.13.31_zpsy8kngxvy.jpg So the question is should I go with this old school bolter or use a new modern one. As a third option I could try and rustle up a FW HH bolter but that will be much harder to come by. Anyway, hope you like it and I'm off to hack a chunk of that guys arm off to fit the PF on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I think I might have one of those bolters floating around somewhere. I can't guarantee I'll be able to find it, but if I do its yours if you want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggimus Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 There is a miniature of that exact model in the picture, a games day limited finecast model, got myself one for $33 AUD a while back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Yeah I know there's an actual mini, but I was just inspired by it and I like converting it. ;) Also a quick eBay search comes up with the thunder mini now about 50 bucks lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggimus Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Yowzer, yeah that almost blood Angel chaplain money! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I've probably got a suitable bolter somewhere... I'll consult the bits box machine spirit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mapple Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Just in case postage takes to long, i did the following once when i messed up drilling a bolter. You can stuff the barrel full of liquid green stuff and not even try to be tidy, as you'll be able to file it down again later. To keep the round shape, use either super fine grit paper and twist it around the barrel, or use a regular flat file but rotate the gun constantly as you do it. I hadn't seen any 28mm miniature lathes yet! Looks like you got a great plan for this mini. Looking forward to seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I was going to suggest green stuffing it too actually... But I do have a FW Tigrus bolter you can have if that's any good? I think he would also look pretty cool with a storm bolter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 I was going to suggest green stuffing it too actually... But I do have a FW Tigrus bolter you can have if that's any good? I think he would also look pretty cool with a storm bolter! The Tigrus would be pretty cool, though I'd probably replace the mag with a sickle mag to more closely match the art. Good idea on the storm bolter, that could work too. I think technically that era bolters were the Umbra pattern? Here are some mock ups of the various gun options I currently have. Also you'll see that I cut down his right arm to fit the powerfist on there. Old school bolter Hidden Content http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/BA%20project/2015-12-10%2022.21.38_zpsokkqiccr.jpg Modern (Godwyn) bolter Hidden Content http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/BA%20project/2015-12-10%2022.22.37_zps2qrixjdd.jpg Storm bolter Hidden Content http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/BA%20project/2015-12-10%2022.22.03_zps0arcqge1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Godwyn bolter looks too big IMO so ditch that right away. Storm Bolter looks great but can't be taken by all Sergeants so reduces utility in case he'll be going around in different squads. 2nd Ed Boltgun looks perfect. Whatever you do, make sure the power fist is rotated a bit more inward, the powe would look much more natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Definitely use the 2nd ed bolter - looking forward to seeing the finished product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 I think it's only VV that can't take them, but it doesn't matter anyway. I don't play BA and this model is going to be purely a display piece. Speaking of which, I'm thinking of mounting him on a 40mm and putting a dead ork under his feet or something cool like that. Ok so I'll set to work on fixing the barrel of the 2nd ed bolter with some greenstuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Actually think I have a spare Umbra too, let me know if you want it although I think the plastic one (or storm bolter) looks cool if you can fix the barrel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 So the attempt to fill the badly drilled barrel failed. The greenstuff was just not hard enough to hold against the plastic. So I sheared off the whole thing and cut a barrel from another bolter and plastic cemented it to the gun. Then I was able to drill that out perfectly. http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/BA%20project/20151216_200924_zpskniou8q3.jpg The next thing I'm thinking of is what kind of base to put him on. I'm thinking something big, perhaps with some ruins like the one in the picture. I've also been contemplating using some orks and perhaps doing a large scenic base instead. If I kept it small and went with say 40mm I could simply have him stepping on an ork head or something. Thoughts? I was also thinking of getting some cinematic effects from Armorcast for the muzzle flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukimimaru Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Looking Majestic brother. great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Next time try using milliput instead of green stuff. Green stuff is great for adding details or filling gaps but I find it's not really the best thing for what you were trying to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 So here's the first mockup of what it could look like with an ork head for him to stand on. I'm thinking that it might be a bit too high so I could make a little hill for him to stand on. Thoughts? http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/BA%20project/20151217_140630_zpsuctcgotb.jpg Also found a vintage backpack in good shape so that will go perfect for the classic look http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/BA%20project/th_20151217_140657_zpswp5gcl9i.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Yea, id bulk up the base a little so his left foot is off the ground also, or file down the ork head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Yeah he's leaning over too far at the moment. Otherwise looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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