Blackadder's Scratchbuilt Warhound

[Raksha]

Brilliant work.

Who cares if the model is larger or smaller than FW's? If its smaller, its easier to carry, is its larger, its just that much more awesome

[Blackadder]

I had to check that image 3 times to make sue I wasn't seeing things man that is unbelievable

No no, that picture is from the FW online catalog. Mine isn't painted yet.

[skullreken]

I had to check that image 3 times to make sue I wasn't seeing things man that is unbelievable

No no, that picture is from the FW online catalog. Mine isn't painted yet.

Well if your painting skills are half as good as your modelling skills I wouldn't be surprised if you pulled off a paint job just as good as that if not better

[Blackadder]

Just got my computer back up and running today. I had a big problem with reloading windows and have been virtually off line for the better part of two weeks. Naturally the first thing I checked was my emails. Not very many replies from the various forum I usually frequent. I've done some major revamping of the the head and cockpit and finally made the windows and windshield. I installed the cockpit crew and made them so they are visible though the windows. Not technically accurate as looking at the cockpit layout the crew actually sits below the window sill! That doesn't make sense to me so I changed their position. Perhaps their seats elevate so they can look actually around. Anyway thats my story. My son is still looking for the airbrush. I asked him for it about a week ago so I don't hold out much hope that it's still available. Guess I'll bite the bullet and buy a new one.

Taking some pictures later but really not much to show for such a long hiatus.

Thanks for the interest,

EB

[Blackadder]

It seems Lucie is finally finished; as far as manufacturing the parts is concerned anyway. All that is left is the final assembly after painting. Thanks to all who showed such patience during the nine months (actually eight because I didn't start in earnest until the middle of April last.)

I did a major revamping of the roof panel on the cockpit because once the brow trim was added the overhang did not look thick enough. I added another millimetre to the thickness which still isn't as much as the original but I think gives the head a bit more sleek overall appearance.







See I'm not slavish in my attempt to copy, (Yeah, Right). My rationale is; this is the Lucius MarkII version.







Anyone who has an original FW product can readily see that I widened the hull on my version and of course faired in the void generator housings into the top engine compartment. I straightened the fore to aft angle on the side of the carapace and lowered the overall height the void generator housing projects above the carapace. These were not mistakes as the changes greatly please me aesthetically. If I were to built a FW 'hound I would attempt to incorporate these amendments into that model as well.



The void shield projectors and the exhaust stacks (Thats the little cylindrical pieces strung on the wire for painting in the foreground.) are finished as well. I still debating whether to put the rivet detail on the greaves. They look so tiny compared to the massiveness of the panels on the original.

I'm using Ambroid thin cement now and I must say its a lot more volatile than Tamiya. It evaporates before I can set the rivets so I have to glue them one at a time whereas with Tamiya I could put a few dots of liquid and set two or three rivets before it dried. A word to the wise "Don't leave the cap loose on the vial of Ambroid overnight or you will have significantly less the next day."

I used the empty Tamiya bottle to store the Ambroid glue as its less prone to tipping and the applicator brush is much better for applying fine detail. The brush is the main reason I stopped using Ambroid years ago.

Any suggestions or critiques will be welcome because I plan to paint this sucker this weekend,

Blackadder

[Blackadder]

The long anticipated painting has begun and in the main it's coming out as well as I expected. I did a lot of masking the first week and experimenting with my antique airbrush. After a thorough cleaning it was working good as new but the fine spray tip assembly is missing and no local hobby stores support the Badger 350 anymore.

I'm a bit disappointed in the metallic paint on the legs but as everything is only the base coat I should be able to rectify the shininess.

Anyway here she is showing her colours. Please bear in mind this is only the basic paint. The detailing will begin when I get the fine tip assembly.

[Blackadder]

The yellow is Testors Flat Yellow in those tiny jars which cost over a buck and a half now. I remember when they were a dime a jar???  I don't like water base paint and it's only the base coat. I'm going to wash it out with some shadowing with rust and highlighting with various shades of lighter yellow and orange in hopes of achieving a similar look to the FW offering. The Carapace will be likewise highlighted and a subtle coat of blue to add depth would not be amiss. The metallic paint on the legs and feet was a total mistake and I efforting to remedy that.

[Grand Master SeaZan]

Your modeling ability is disgustingly good! 

Can't wait to see it painted.

[Blackadder]

A rare glimpse into the Adder's Sanctum Sanctorum that holiest of holies; my work bench. Rarely is it as neat as in these pictures I just cleared it of construction mess and substituted painting mess. I was surprised how much paint I had left from ten years ago and real toxic stuff at that.

Flo-Quil railroad colours remember them.

WARNING Known by the state of California to cause cancer in white mice!!!

Hell! Everything causes cancer in white mice.

Anyhow I got my 'fine' tip assembly for the antique Badger and tried it out today and here is the result. Naturally I didn't practice because what I do first always comes out best and it's all downhill from there so I did the yellow parts mainly because I was scared to do them. I used Testors flat yellow and added red blemishes with ModelMasters British red which is almost a burgundy colour and goes on the yellow in what appears to me a close match to the FW yellow headed Warhound.



Okay so I'm fairly good at modeling but I fairly suck at painting.

Blackadder

[Will's on Fire]

Looks brilliant so far, really amazing work.

- Will

[Blackadder]

Thanks,

I just couldn't wait to peel all that masking tape off. I had to see what the damages from over spray were and see how the colours complement each other. Not too bad but a hint of steely blue I think is in order for the carapace and hull. I'm rather pleased with the yellow armor, a few touch ups here and there are needed and that's all. I had to reassemble Lucie to show her at her best; a waste of valuable painting time I know.

Blackadder

[Blackadder]

Painted the greaves for a color test, I can't decide if they're too blue.

Blackadder

[Blackadder]

[The images I have of the FW Warhound show in various lights the carapace and hull painted with the same blue to gray camouflage depending on the lighting. I've toned down the spots but I like the concept except for the side skirts which don't work for me

I will be painting the hull and carapace the same colour and pattern and I'm concerned that it will be too busy or too blue. I looks right in the pictures but as you can guess I hesitate to commit as I only have one shot at getting it right.

The FW samples:



As you can see I'm spot on with the greaves. (Groan),

Blackadder

[pawl]

I would be doing you a huge disservice if I were to formulate a reply based on "that's fething stunning", but I really can't think of any words to better describe what you've managed to achieve thus far. =P

[Blackadder]

Thanks although I can't see the correlation between the model and a rain water reservoir for livestock; of course my German isn't all it should be but thanks all the same,

The Blackadder

[Blackadder]

Question, I need to pick the brains of the painting pros on this forum:

Does anyone know the Citadel colour represented by the bronzish hue of the legs on the FW Warhound image posted above?

Is it Brazen Brass?

Thx,

Blackadder

[Anubis]

To me it looks like boltgun metal washed with devlan mud and some sepie. Probably a bit of a black wash too.
Then boltgun metal reapplied and highlighted with chainmail and/or mithril. Standard job to me.
If it has a bronze in there it would be dwarf bronze, but I'm dubious.
A nice way to get a deeper metallic recess would be to use tin bitz, but personally I would wash it, then go over the washes with your colours (leaving the washed recesses).
Apply some weathering powders (a mix of gritty greys, earthy tans and black sooty ones) and you're onto a winner.

[Enderwiggin]

I know the project is going well and all, but do try to not double-post Blackadder. There's an edit button on the top right hand corner of your posts to allow you to edit in new information. 

[Renekton]

You can quote me saying that double posting is allowed in the project logs forum.

[Enderwiggin]

You can quote me saying that double posting is allowed in the project logs forum.

As long as we know who to blame. 

I just didn't want BA top lose any of his very hard earned karma over something trivial.