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Finely Divided Aluminum Powder:

 

Once again I am defying conventional wisdom and going my own way. I've seen many Belisarius Cawls on line and all with painted gun metal appurtenances and they seem to lack the depth I am seeking.

 

Below are my Tech Priest and Bel.. Cawl in their base painted stage using Vallejo Model Air Base Grey #71.097 and a red of my own concoction of Model Air Signal Red #71.070 and Game Color Royal Purple #16 which I mixed myself a drop at a time but somewhere around a ten to one ration. 

 


http://i.imgur.com/bzpYCfMl.jpg

 

Only later I discovered I had Mephiston Red in my inventory. Gah!

 

Note if you will the diminutive size of this $41 dollar model and marvel at how little your money is actually worth.

 


http://i.imgur.com/68uutJLl.jpg

 

Back to the model; I applied finely divided aluminum powder to the  highly ornamented staff with surprisingly satisfactory results and shall be using this where'er I can on these models

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As Promised, a whole new look for the Titan; Hanging buttresses or knees if you prefer. My quandary was to separate myself from my previous Warlord and open a new more airy Titan with weight saving upper hamper but still have the massive structure we have come to expect from a Emperor Titan.

 


http://i.imgur.com/7LlNmWCl.jpg

 

With hope these will work into the  equation.

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Sub Floor Supports:

 

Once again building these behemoths requires a bit of a nod to engineering. Many of the God Machines I've reviewed have ignored the support of the massive superstructure as if a paper thin floor is all that is required to support the crenelations, Gothic ramparts, turrets and spires. A few acknowledged the massive weigh of these edifices. It is those I have picked and chose the most interesting features to incorporate into my model

 


http://i.imgur.com/DoKQ2lol.jpg

 

These images show the construction of what I call 'flying corbels' a structure unnamed in architecture but a fitting counterpoint to the Medieval invention named 'flying buttresses' prominent in the cathedrals of the middle ages.

 


http://i.imgur.com/ANH4FjAl.jpg

 

Mine will be light airy structures that belie their intended purpose. the basic structure 0.040" skin over 0.50" inch square tubing. The end pieces and the 'U' shaped cutouts are skinned with 0.020" sheet styrene.

 


http://i.imgur.com/PWd1veCl.jpg

 

Finally the edges of the skins are accented with 0.040 Sq strips for the 'U' Channel and 0.040 by 0.060 rectangular strips for the lower edge trim. shown inverted in the image below.

 


http://i.imgur.com/F5ORb2ql.jpg

 

Now we are ready for the pizzazz.

 

 

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Disaster: 

 

While attaching the new part disaster struck and the whole assembly toppled off of the display console five feet to the floor first falling on my work desk. The whole thing shattered into half a dozen pieces on the desk and floor and I feared for the worst 

 


http://i.imgur.com/BmLTrbyl.jpg

 

But inspection revealed no damage done to any of the discrete pieces and the titan readily reassembled none the worse for the experience.

 

So here's a closeup of the new piece in approximately the finished location. the legs may have to be shortened.

 


http://i.imgur.com/4JQGKqul.jpg

 

This piece relies on the CoD Manufactorum railings for the detail so far. More yet to come and of course I need to make another one.

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I like the buttresses, glad to hear the fall didn't damage it badly. You've made a good start on the mechanicum guys so far, including the hand mixed red, although I'm not quite clear on how the metal powder adheres to the model and doesn't also make a huge mess. They'll be a great addition to the titan
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I like the buttresses, glad to hear the fall didn't damage it badly. You've made a good start on the mechanicum guys so far, including the hand mixed red, although I'm not quite clear on how the metal powder adheres to the model and doesn't also make a huge mess. They'll be a great addition to the titan

I have had amazing luck with the finely divided aluminum powder. I seems the flat paint has microscopic recesses that the powder falls into being aluminum and one of the few metals that retain it's luster even at microscopic levels . For darker areas I use powdered graphite. Most of the i apply the powder with a flat somewhat stiff natural hair brush scrubbing it into the paint. in large flat areas i try to rub in the powder with my finger(s) where the natural oils impart a patina impossible to achieve with paint or washes. I paid about $8 bucks 10 years ago for the aluminum, I have yet to use a gram of the stuff; it goes that far.  

 

BTW once rubbed into the surface of the model it can be handled without coming off on your hands. and you can paint right over it with you acrylic paints if you want.

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The God Machine Arises:

 

Sorry to be so self indulgent but this is coming out much better than I expected. 

 


http://i.imgur.com/2fgqC8Vl.jpg

 

 

In the beginning I had shall we say neutral enthusiasm for the project because when finished (If Successful I must add) it would relegate My Luteus Vexant to second place.

 


http://i.imgur.com/wjuXm4Il.jpg

 

Now with a clear idea of how to build the chest area everything is falling into place and with both hanging buttresses in place the true width of the chest becomes apparent.

 


http://i.imgur.com/kzpAMd2l.jpg

 

In point of fact this beastie has wormed it's way into my heart and I am beginning to regret compromising on the hip structure. 

 

Tonight I am going to start on the superstructure platform which will support the Cathedral-like top hamper

 


 http://i.imgur.com/QX9aTK8l.jpg

 

And tomorrow I have to make a Hobby run for more 1/2 inch square square tubing.

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As a dabbling appreciator of gothic architecture, I read 'flying buttress' and can't help but nod in smug approval.

 

Can't help but notice yours are upside down tho. Even the maddest cathedral didn't think of *that*.

 

In my last post with the four images I designated my buttresses "Hanging Buttresses" which are, in reality, "corbels" with lightening cutouts; a perfectly legitimate architectural structure.

 

Due to the Gothic nature of the of the god machine I exercised my right as the author to coin a neologistic phrase to describe a new concept.

 

In Nautical terms what I have recreated would be termed a "hanging knee";

 

53daf322b58b99503f673a370cc20835.jpg

 

a compass timber that supports a deck. 

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Once again serendipity:

 

 rears it's head. The "Hanging Butresses have structures that I suppose reinforce the arches and perhaps act as drains or down spouts. A large central one and two secondary on the wings. Inspecting my CoD bitz for inspiration I found the bas-relief  tech priests on either side of the gothic arch windows made ideal. accents for these structures.

 


http://i.imgur.com/ZHOW76Kl.jpg

 

I used a razor saw to fine cut the figures from the window frames by first cutting off the square beam, then the footing course, finally the figures from the remainder. I discarded the the excess of the top and sanded the back side smooth. I then glued the figure to 3/8th inch square tubing (9.5 MM)

 


http://i.imgur.com/KBJU3Wkl.jpg

 

I still haven't decided how long to make these so for now I'll just make all four and adjust the length at another time after I make the inverted square spires. 

 

But as you can see, blind luck has favored The Blackadder. :D

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Thank you for the replies,

 

The Emperor Has Entered The Third Dimension:

 

With the realization that not much more could be done with a two dimensional chest I made allowances for a more robust facade. 

 


http://i.imgur.com/oA6FQuel.jpg

 

The Buttresses installed (albeit held in place with hemostats) with allowances for positioning I will be proceeding with the cutting in of the superstructure deck. 

 


http://i.imgur.com/LA6cK9sl.jpg

 

my mind's eye has main gun arms and supports engineering, command decks, and all important altars to the Ominissiah Machine God and suitable Tech Priests to carry out the requisite ritual. 

 

Onward and upward the superstructure is nascent in my brain. 
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Thanks for the reply,

 

The Deck, Another Milestone:
 
17 inches by 24 (43 CM by 61 CM) a six dollar piece of styrene that will ultimately be covered up....
 
http://i.imgur.com/0k7SyMjl.jpg
 
but necessary if I want to glue my superstructure to it.
 
(Warning: Frontal Nudity) :D
http://i.imgur.com/TTeqMjxl.jpg
 
It all has to be of extremely light weight.
 
http://i.imgur.com/bxh3yFVl.jpg
 
 
http://i.imgur.com/pOH8B1vl.jpg
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