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Hey there.

As the title says this is the first scratch build I've attempted. I'm planning on creating a reaver much like the lucius version shown here:

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/acatalog/QUATERMASTERS_STORE_EPIC_40_000_TITANS_24.html

Firstly I'm going to start by making it out of normal thin card, so I can get the dimension right, then once that is done, I will start again using plasticard so it’s more stable and I can detail it better.

Here are a few pics of what I've made so far, it’s about 2-3 hours work so far. I'd love to hear you're opinions as to what to change and also how I can construct the legs, I think that will be the most difficult part. The launcher on top I just whipped up in 5mins so it didn’t just look like I was showing a box

There’s been no detail work added on so far, just the basic structure.

Without further ado:





and a scale shot:



Thanks for you're time

kind regards

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I put another hour or so into this before working out how to progress with it.

I'm not sure what to use for the final version however, i could use some 2mm plasticard when it comes, or shoul di go thicker, maybe use plexiglass or something, anyone know what would be best to use?

I removed the silly launcher that was on before, and have a larger one on now.

Heres some new pics:





]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349459.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349459.page GMT and love the harridan in the backround ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349541.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349541.page GMT
Unfortunatly the harridans on hold for now, I just can't decide on a scheme to re-do my nids in. I'm nearly there so, I'll do a log for that as well once the decisions made. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349557.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349557.page GMT
gotta love nids
if you ever sell that thing let me know
just started the re-painting process on my army, heres the new nurglesque scheme; (tendrils look shiny as they are still wet)






]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349573.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349573.page GMT spent ages looking for titan templates, but only ones i can find are on sites with alot of junk and viruses on em.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349576.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349576.page GMT Keep at it and they'll all be done in no time.

It'll be a foam/plastic base, I'll then use plasticard ontop to do detailing, and anything else i can get my hands on.

If the work out, i'll probably make a copy onto the comp, that'll be a while off though, just remeber to remind me about them once its done i imagine the transition from the thin card templates will take a bit of altering for thicker material.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349604.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349604.page GMT GS job lol, and the pain of hacking up my shooty fex lol, just working on 3 trygons now.

sounds good, most people forget to make a stable base lol, seen a friend spend 4 months building a 5 foot tall warlord titan only for it to collapse and snap in several places.

ok, thanks for that, most people seem to forget about the change in thickness and end up withparts that wont join.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349634.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/349634.page GMT
While trying to figure out how to go on with the legs, I decided to start the top in plasticard and foam board, so I've got part of it done so far.

Theres quite a few gaps at the moment, so once the structure is done, i'll fill the gaps with milliput and smooth it off.

Here's a couple shots:





heres a couple more i just took:



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I've kind of figured out how I'm going to proceed with the legs, but if you fancy mocking uo some plans, I'm sure i could use them on the 2nd reaver for a bit of variation.

Here's some pics of the progress I've made with the lower leg so far:



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My Chaos Warhound and Nurgle Reaver





Good luck with them


ps. I have templates for a warlord aswell! (Well DreamForge Leviathan)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352246.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352246.page GMT
slimz, this is who i was getting my templates off ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352263.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352263.page GMT
I've put a bit more work in today, I've mocked up the top of the leg, I'll need to put another 4 panels on so its properly covered, I've put plasticard around the toes now as an initial layer, i still need to stick more on. God help me when i get to the time to put rivets on.

I just need to figure out the top two joints now, the top one will most ligely be similar to the bottom, and i'll construct some sort of hinge for the middle.

Heres some pics, and a size comparison so far at the bottom.







after taking this pic i relised i should probably finish the revenant off, someday mayeb, damn yellow :(


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looking good, what weapons fit you going with?

I think the Inferno cannon is over looked!

Match that with a Plasma blastgun and you will be cooking!!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352286.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352286.page GMT atm, they will probably grow by 1 cm or so once its got proper panels on and details, then there will be a large plate bit on each one much like on the fw epic versions.

Now i just need some rods and i can start with pistons, i bet that will be fun.

Weapons, erm I'll probably go with one plasma, then perhaps i can have a try with lights, The maybe a vortex missile. I'm not really certain, I'll probably make atleast one of every weapon ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352290.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352290.page GMT
just love flames.
same reason ive got my nid killers (2 dev. squads with 4 flamers)
all of my tac squads have 2 flamers aswell.
pyro army
thats due for a new paintjob soon :K]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352291.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352291.page GMT lol, im a plumber, so my boss might notice a few things going missing now n again ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352295.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352295.page GMT
anyone looking for templates I can help, I have a huge file of them on my pc, I can supply most 40k vehicle templates and varients on a few (I have a couple of differnt 'hound and Reaver templates).

I have Warlord templates but am too scared to attempt it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352767.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/352767.page GMT lol

Sleazy, Post a pic of your reaver so these guys can see how cool the power fist is!!!!

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since you like it heres some close ups




his fellow War Griffon


what I'm currently working on..
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Mine never made it past a paper prototype! lol

Currently making this.....................



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@blinky: I'm not to sure about the weapons atm. I'll probably make atleasy one on each, I quite fancy doing duelgattling blaster because i think they look awesome.

@sleazy: THose are some great sratch build you've got there. I was origionally goin gto attempt the reaver as you and others have. But then for some reason I thought i' d go for the lucius version so it was dfferent That powerfist looks great as well.

@f74: love the gargant mate. I quite fancy having a go at one of them since it allows me to be as random as i want(within reason) there's not a set design so i can go to town ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/353106.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/353106.page GMT
@SlimZ: thanks, glad you like them, sorry to kinda hi jack your thread, f74 and I get rather excited by scratch built titans.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/353596.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/353596.page GMT
and spaking of plans i still dont have the thunderhawk ones XD]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/353634.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/353634.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/353635.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/353635.page GMT

jd21290, I'll think about the inferno cannon, i could always try a warhound with a pair of them. hehe

Here's a bit of an update, i haven't had much time to work on it, but I've added a little bit more today.

I've worked out the sizes for the shin and leg guards, and theres a mock up with paper of them on. Also I've started looking at how to fit the legs together, the top and bottom i know how, but for now the middle will just be with cocktail sticks untill i can make a hinge for it.

Heres a few pics





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Its just as well i was busy i had ran out of plasticard as well, lukily some got delivered this morning, I've just had to order some more foamboard though, so the top half will have to wait till i get that. :(]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/354957.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/354957.page GMT
I've made part of the shin guards, so far, soon enough it will me standing properly





]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355118.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355118.page GMT seems a little thin / tall.

just about to get started on some new marines while i wait for plasticard, going for a red thunder kinda look, but using the SW grey slayers box since the SW tac squad looks 100X better lol.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355126.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355126.page GMT
I just whipped this up, it kind of convers what i mean:



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and just realised how hard and time consuming painting thunder on a model is lol, especially red thunder.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355144.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355144.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355145.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355145.page GMT nmm to come

With any luck I'll have the base of this don ein the next week, then i can just take my time detailing it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355148.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355148.page GMT lol, since its my blood angels that are getting re-painted

dont talk about daemons need to stay with marines, i dont need to start another army lol.

not sure if this helps, but forgeworld have some pewter imperial eagles of various sizes, and the adeptus mech. badge (4 cm in size) should fit well on the reaver.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355154.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355154.page GMT
Some of the other fw symbols are nice as well, I'll probably make an order to pick up at gamesday for some.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355157.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355157.page GMT i think this will be about 10 hours work per marine -_-

i only found the symbol when i started thinking of iconography for my titan, once the plasticars arrives :K]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355173.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355173.page GMT
Heres the pics, I've started widening the body, adding the back pieces. On the back i plan on having a large ventilation area, so that will go under the piece sticking out at the back.

Also does anyone know an ebay shop that sells, 4mm, and 5mm plastic piping? Or another site that accepts paypal? thanks






]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355683.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355683.page GMT ill have a look through ebay, see what i can find.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355894.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355894.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355902.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355902.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355909.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355909.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355913.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355913.page GMT
just started a concept on my SM vet squad, got a list of over 60 parts i need for 5 models XD

and the titan is looking alot more stable now.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355920.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355920.page GMT
It may look stable but, its quite volitile atm, the legs are blue tacked, I'm not sure even once there glue they will take the full weight of the top, i may run soe thick rods through it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355923.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355923.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355936.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355936.page GMT
http://www.therange.co.uk/]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355937.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/355937.page GMT
dude I'm in gateshead! we have GOT to have a game of Apoc when you finish this bad boy.

for pistons the best thing is to get 2 different thicknesses of dowel. Stick one to the other and voila!

I have added lots of wire to my 'hound but used dowel for pistons.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/356225.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/356225.page GMT

alright for some, im in london ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/356586.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/356586.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/356719.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/356719.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/357015.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/357015.page GMT
looking forward to the next set of updates!!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/438043.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/438043.page GMT
And I love the turned-torso, crossed legs pose on the Revenant in the background. Good stuff.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/438205.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/216003/438205.page GMT
Here are some pictures of what I have so far after 2 nights worth of work on it.





Here is a scale shot of it compared to a wraithlord:





Its been built from templates which I found on bwc archive. All the tiny bits really are annoying though.

In its present state there are many rough edges. These will be sanded and green stuffed once I have the models together as a whole. Then there will be the task of detailing. Its going to be fun doing rivets. :(

@ sleazy: Yup I’m from Newcastle. Once I get a titan company finished I’d love to have a game.
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