Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Space Ork Raiders (part 6)
I have been distracted from Warhammer this week, but I have a new idea to share today! I also have some mistakes to share so you don't waste time on the same dead ends.
Previous posts
Part 1: Unboxing
Part 2: Big Mek
Part 3: Flash Git
Part 4: Refinement
Part 5: Green Stuff and a Meganob
Another Nob/Flash Git
I decided I wanted a Nob with upgraded twin sluggas, so I extended the barrels with styrene tubing and added some axe heads clipped from leftover choppa arms as bayonets
Back when I put together my engine hoist, I saved some of the textured plastic straps that wrapped the boxes. I thought it might make an interesting texture for bases or vehicle models. But the plastic used seems to not have much affinity for super glue. I may try a different glue later, but for now I'll advise against using the stuff without further tests. I later ripped the plastic off with no effort after it had all night to cure.
I also experimented again with a second 25mm to 40mm base expansion. I traced around a 25mm base on the underside of a 40mm base, and used the pin vise to drill a series of closely-spaced holes where the 25mm base would fit. I then used clippers to trim between the holes, and wrapped some sandpaper around a dowel rod to make the hole smooth and round.
After that, I mixed another glob of green stuff and formed it into a snake shape to border the hole before adding a plasticard bottom panel. I do suggest using this technique for any similar projects. I have seen some cool bases that use a version of this technique to create puddles or recessed detail work.
This guy will need some extra bitz added for final embellishment, and obviously a head, but this guy has potential to look cool once I am done.
The Meganob
I have started building armor for the Meganob, and I decided to try adding bullet impact craters to the chest piece. A long time ago, I read a model airplane forum post about adding bullet holes to distress a diorama aircraft by heating a paper clip in a lighter flame.
The white reflective plasticard makes photography difficult, but I think this picture at least shows the result of my test. It looks pretty good in person once I trimmed away the trailing strands of plastic the clip dragged along every time I withdrew it from a new bullet hole. And the added holes will hopefully help my creation blend in better with my old-school metal Meganob that has similar battle damage in its design.
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