Author Topic: Building a Baneblade - Reloaded (Read 22583 times)

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **on:** May 9, 2008, 01:58:28 PM »

Ok gentlemen,

I finally convinced myself that I need a Baneblade. However, I'm not going to buy one (I'm too stingy

). Instead I will build my own version of the Baneblade which will be similar to the GW and the FW version. Best of both worlds is what I'm looking for.

I estimate that this project will take about four to six weeks. I'm a slow scratch builder. So, have some patience, please.

Here are some pics for starters:

tracks

tracks again

hull

Non of these parts have yet been glued. I just wanted to see if things fit together.

Jehan-Reznor · « **Reply #1 on:** May 9, 2008, 10:02:19 PM »

those rolls make me think of sewing machines for some reason, looking forward to your progress

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2008, 03:18:10 AM »

Ok guys,

more pictures for you.

I went on to work on the hull as you can see.

I will post more pics later this day.

Big Bad Wolf · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2008, 04:22:46 AM »

Looks pretty darn good so far. I really like the lines you've got on it!

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2008, 06:42:06 AM »

More pictures:

ALshroth · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2008, 08:02:12 AM »

Looking good and moving quicker then my scorpian.

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2008, 07:28:40 PM »

Current status

And now I need a break.

I will continue the project in a couple of days.
Stay tuned.

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2008, 11:54:41 AM »

I have another update on the Baneblade for all you lurkers.

I glued the trackwheels and skirts of one side to the baneblade in order to see what it would look like.

Unfortunately, I have to admit that I don't like it. The front wheel is too large, IMO. I guess I will have to remove it and replace it with something else.

Jehan-Reznor · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2008, 06:25:58 PM »

There is no such thing as too large in 40K, i like it!

ALshroth · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2008, 03:50:56 PM »

Quote from: Jehan-Reznor on May 15, 2008, 06:25:58 PM

There is no such thing as too large in 40K, i like it!

In warhammer 40k there are only 3 sizes
Epic,
40k,
Apocalypse.

Looking good so far.

Jehan-Reznor · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2008, 06:16:46 PM »

those are systems not sizes and if so then you forgot BFG.
I mean in models some exaggerating is OK

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2008, 02:39:37 AM »

The front wheel is still on the hull.

Anyway, since I'm working on the front I began to add some details.

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2008, 03:41:01 AM »

Update

Some work on the engine compartment.

Comments, critique, suggestions?

Jehan-Reznor · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2008, 06:24:31 AM »

Quote from: tryanotherone on May 21, 2008, 03:41:01 AM

Comments, critique, suggestions?

Nice work? Close ups are nice but can you make some pictures which are a little more distance, now it is difficult to compare it to the whole model (and/or section)

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2008, 06:29:05 AM »

Your wish is my command.

I also just removed the front wheel. I will use something else.

Jehan-Reznor · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2008, 07:33:09 AM »

i liked that wheel, but maybe i am the only one.
is it some kind of styrofoam by the way?

and i noticed no side sponsons wil they be an "add on" feature?

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2008, 08:31:12 AM »

The 'front' wheel will go to the rear. I tested it and it looks better and gives the BB a feeling to it.

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is it some kind of styrofoam by the way?

No, I use a very thick kind of plasticard. It is about 5 mm
thick. Very nice and easy to work with. The only drawback is that it can only be used for the bigger vehicles or flyers. For the details I use thin PC.

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and i noticed no side sponsons wil they be an "add on" feature?

The sponsons will be there, too. I guess it will be the next logical step (plus the sidearmour that is outlined on the sides). I will go for the classical version. So there will be only one sponson on each side.

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2008, 12:36:20 PM »

Ok gentlemen, another update. This time the sponsons.

To be continued ...

tryanotherone - smurfernating · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2008, 08:11:13 AM »

Update

I have added more details to the hull, the side skirts and the sponsons.

As always, let me know what you think.

to be continued ...

Jehan-Reznor · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2008, 06:26:49 PM »

Looking great sofar.

hey suddenly something grey!

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