So as described above, my army will be split into sections, removed from plastic bases and put into dioramas.
I’ve made some great progress, both in construction and deciding how it will work.
So the idea will be to attempt a very basic version of the chaos AoS terrain.
I was going backwards and forwards for a long time on whether it should be outside or inside an enemy stronghold. I decided the wall you’ll see will be inside the enemy base.
If it were outside I could’ve done ruined CD siege equipment and junk. But they would’ve effectively broken in then turned around for a photo!
I came across this Reddit photo which was obviously trying to capture the mood of the hellcannon art, which has inspired me greatly for the overall feel of what I want the base of the diorama to be. With loads of spikes and twisted metal and skulls. Potentially even a road made of skulls across the front, as I found a cool embossed roller for doing that
Happy to have got these guys virtually finished before new stuff arrives.
Quite pleased with how they came out, however the black has no highlight other than the silver. So it’s quite flat looking really. And the red trim has no shading. So I may revisit. I’ll add a shield from the Helsmiths kit to the champion.
Ignore the basing, they’ll be taken off their bases at some point.
And my “tormentor bombard” chassis. I wanted the gun to be wide so I spaced out the frame, also slimmed down the wheels. I’ll add some spikes to the front, and possibly do some star rims (pimp my ride)
Been giving some thought to the rocket launcher. Not that I own one yet, but I’ll built some sort of loading frame/crank mechanism on both sides as they are quite high up and I’m not just going to do the easy option of a ladder or slave ogre.
Also, need some ammo crates! I’ll decorate/ reinforce the outsides of the boxes. I’ll try and get the black and White stark industries logo on there somewhere
Grim Stone Fire, you have outdone even yourself with this latest offering my friend.
I really like the demonic elements you’ve added to this, very reminiscent of the hellcanon especially with the chains too. In fact I think it’s because it’s so reminiscent of the hellcanon it feels like it needs to be chained down to ground too like it will escape at any minute.
I like what you’ve done with the wheels, I’m guessing there’s no trick other than being brave enough to slice through cutting off bits and matching up afterwards?
The hardest part was trying to make the wheel halves level after filing, as there would be big gaps. I flooded the gaps between the tread with poly cement to try and blend it. Generally worked.
However, I realised in hindsight I need to be smarter lining up the two halves so the spokes align on the inside.
In my display, when eventually it’s all finished, this will be sitting right next to the hellcannon. So I wanted it to look themed. I need to figure out a crew solution though as I don’t like the one with hands on hips.
Nice changes, really subtle but I like the impact you get from them. Especially the height your getting from the adjustments to the legs.
I’ve literally just logged on now to post my pics too and I’ve gone for an identical pose what do you think of the kit in general? I loved putting it together
like it will escape at any minute.
