Blackadder's Attempt To Build a Lucius Patten Imperator

[Wulf Vengis]

"Apocalyptic explosion!"

[Blackadder]

Weapons Mounted;

 

Temporarily to be sure but as a dry run it seems they hang admirably.

 

https://i.imgur.com/V9eMciC.jpg

 

The Gatling is quite a bit heavier that the plasm Blaster but not enough to unbalance the mounting.

 

https://i.imgur.com/3S8QYUR.jpg

 

A problem revealed  itself on this first application; namely there does not seem room for the ammo drum in the gantry. :bleep: 

 

https://i.imgur.com/6X9GnQq.jpg

 

Also my idea for an ammo belt in the lower body of the titan doesn't seem likely at this time without a major revamp of the magazine position.... :violin: 

 

https://i.imgur.com/D6HdcL3.jpg

[YoungWolf7]

I'm sure you can solve it. It's a thing of glory as-is!

[AlexCrute]

If even the parochial and backward adeptus astartes can afford teleporters for their puny terminator excursions on to space hulks surely the cannon can teleport ammo direct from production line to firing chamber.

 

Jus' sayin'.

[Brother Carpenter]

Hmm,

Do I see a drum magazine on the gun in the near future?

Would bulk out the rear of the gun somewhat

[Blackadder]

Gatling Gun Rear Subsection

 

 For those who wish to follow along through each modicum of construction I present the following.

 

It may be noted that there is significant relief in the substructure of this section of the construct.

 

https://i.imgur.com/p6WFzIP.jpg

 

I found that the mounting bracket of the arm was too delicate looking for the mass of the gun so I doubled the thickness of the mounting yoke.

I used 10/24 countersunk screws and blind nuts to make the universal mountings of the arm.

 

This way I can achieve almost a full range of motion for the weapon. 

 

https://i.imgur.com/FGHOmRV.jpg

 

I much prefer the intricacies of the drum style yoke to the bracket style yoke of the original 3D image.

 

Adapting the magazine aft section to the increased caliber of the barrels resulted in a few compromises in the overall appearances of the mounting system.

 

https://i.imgur.com/zTckkrr.jpg

 

I probably could have done without the forward sight but I kept it for its aesthetic value.

 

Likewise the bulging midsection of the loader.

 

Now that I have fulfilled the need for displaying the inner structure I can proceed with applying the surface sheathing and detail.   

[Sgt. Blank]

Seeing the weapons mounted, this thing looks amazing. The details on the gatling front section are great, looking forward to seeing the back come together.

[Brother Carpenter]

Almost time to paint.

Im assumimg you stocked up on spraycans boltgun metal?

[Mud Duck]

Question. If you plan on having a exterior ammunition belt,are you going to have a second return one? If memory serves the Gatling Mega Bolter  has a return as it helps in retaining the balance of the Titan, and keeping it from raining hundreds of shell casing on supporting troops. I could see using the same reasons (more so) here.

 

Plus, is the plan to have the magazine hanging in the same place as your reference? I could see it in line with the center line and behind the chamber, last thing on your structure. I guess what I'm seeing in my minds eye is as the Titan is in it's berth, a gantry crane comes behind the Titan with a giant four fingered hand, grips the magazine giving it a quarter counter-clockwise twist, removing it to a ground vechile which transports it to the ammo bunker for reloading, as a second magazine is moved in for replacement.  

[Blackadder]

Utility or Glitz:

 

I've come to a crossroads regarding the magazine.

 

Do I go for the more utilitarian magazine belt drawn from the hull if the titan or the ruddy great ammo drum mounted under the recoil/loader aft end of the gun.

 

To me the drum offers a small number of rounds compared to the in hull magazine plus it will hang very low on what is already a massive construction compared to the elegant Plasma Blaster and even the multi barreled Quake Cannon.

 

 

Regardless the infeed ports on the sides of the loader needs to be manufactured and positioned.

 

The components shown above.

 

 

The layout of the position drawn in which will be aligned with the drum and the hull positions.

 

 

The ports roughed in.

 

 

And the roughed in chambers.

Edited April 6, 2022 by Blackadder

[Blackadder]

Okay so I opted for the in hull magazine. 

 

 

The clincher was that the ammo belt port lines up perfectly with the hull section that I designated for the belt egress, no lie, it lined up perfectly. Ha!

 

 

Seen here directly above the loading port.

 

 

The large blank area is where the belt will be situated.

 

 

A much better use than proposed in the original concept 3D art.

 

 

Cheers!

[Majkhel]

A good call in my humble opinion. All the better it lined up as it will reduce your effort a bit 

[Blackadder]

Ammo Belt:

 

After a few bad starts I finally went back to my original plan of how to create this structure.

 

Also I decided to commit to an onboard round magazine rather than the drum attached to the weapon. 

 

https://i.imgur.com/X0SKDLq.jpg

 

The reason is twofold.

 

1 The Ammo drum is too bulky to attach to the loading housing and would look ludicrous. 

 

2 Plus the drum would be too small to store a significant number of rounds. The hull would be a better option.

 

Maintaining flexibility was also a challenge which necessitated splitting the rounds on the ammo belt strip. Since the belt is merely for show I can make this presumption. 

 

It took me two weeks to come up with a viable plan and I haven't even applied the details;

Whew! 

 

 

[Blackadder]

I broke my foot a couple of weeks ago and I haven't had the ambition to proceed with the project for a while.

 

I've been itching to get back to it over the Past two days so expect an update soon.

 

EB

[LameBeard]

Sorry the like was for you getting back to the project, not for breaking your foot. I hope you make a speedy recovery.

[Sgt. Blank]

Sorry to hear about the injury, imagine thats a super frustrating recovery on top of the injury itself. Hope you have a swift recovery.

[Blackadder]

Back in the Saddle Again

After being laid up with yet another bout with Covid, the worst one yet, these past few days have seen me in a flurry of industry where I managed to add quite a bit of detail to the upper works.

This first images of the superstructure shows the angular shaped stained glass window frames that decorate the bastions in groups or threes;

https://i.imgur.com/xMufwQy.jpg

I made dozens of these basic decorations and they are used throughout the model in various sizes. Each one will ultimately be embellished with cut out paper 40k stained glass themes. 

https://i.imgur.com/YDoLBcY.jpg

I may or may not cut these out and install lighting behind the frames but that is far down the road from where I am today.

The next images show the gatling blaster mounted once again with the rear position of the gun mechanism lined up with the hull magazine. Amazingly it lines up with the proposed belt chain of projectiles even though I had not initially planned for this.

https://i.imgur.com/UAqWxzp.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/tx26jkL.jpg

And another view for clarity....

https://i.imgur.com/wSZEzAV.jpg

[Naryn]

Love it, that's very clean how well it lines up! Sorry to head about your COVID diagnosis but happy that you're feeling well enough to hobby and post

[Majkhel]

Good job! The structure is immediately gaining depth and gravitas with those

[Blackadder]

Thanks for the replies,

 

Bastion Base Detail

Yeah I know; it looks like a step backwards but it took me a couple of days installing these stained glass window frames and the details thus far.
 
But now I can install the finer detail items such as layered armour, skulls and Aquilae, corner angles and tchotchkes. You'll see where I am going with this..

https://i.imgur.com/twsCGYl.jpg

I've already decided I need to make two more building structures, rectories if you will' between the front and rear bastions which will really make the interior of the superstructure really POP!

https://i.imgur.com/OTa0XJJ.jpg

But right now I am excited about how will these components have come out.

https://i.imgur.com/bY9Obu9.jpg

Naturally these will not be stacked like these but instead will serve as the corner bases for the superstructure.

I just thought it would be amusing to show them off before I install the really fun details.
 

[Blackadder]

Ye Gods, Has It Been That Long!

Over the past six years and four months since I started this project I've been repeatedly asked, What colour am I going to paint this beasty.

Well I've finally found a colour scheme I think will be befitting this endeavor.

It combines the understated mechanical appearance of a Lucius Pattern Emperor Titan with the garish opulence of the upper works. 

The concept is credited to Joazzz2, the original 3D designer of the images I follow.

https://i.imgur.com/S2KmceV.png
 

You can see I quite a bit of detailing still to do on the upper works before I commit to painting.

And the four spires on the superstructure will be "Vengeance Weapons Batteries" for aerial defense. 

Edited August 16, 2022 by Blackadder

[Mostwanted]

I can't believe it's been over 6 years! Where has the time gone! Glad to see your still working on this and really can't wait to see it finished. Keep up the great work!

[dieusurterre]

Since CMON finally died, I'm joining here to keep an eye on the progress! 

Good to see you're back at it :)

How's the foot?

[Blackadder]

I just posted on Cool Mini. It's a bit of a hassle but the finally let me in...

 

Are We Having Fun Yet!

It took me the better part of a week but I finally have 22 cathedral style window frames for my buttresses.
Basilica Adminstratum 

https://i.imgur.com/7DCwNlo.jpg

I cut them out from the panels of couple Basilica Adminstratum kits I had lying about. 
https://i.imgur.com/tiCkgUP.jpg

Cripes! Blackadder Do you know what those kits are worth? 
Yeah, in point of fact I just purchased one on ebay for a hundred bucks free shipping ( I still need more windows and door panels.)
https://i.imgur.com/5tQiZge.jpg

But "In for a penny, in for a pound." I always say. It's only money.
https://i.imgur.com/STHfTYG.jpg

So, was it worth it?

[Majkhel]

Considering the alternative, I'd say: definitely worth it!