Blackadder Attempts to build an Emperor Titan

    Once again Serendipity Rears Its Ugly Head.


    I began this Mega Blaster shortly after the Plasma Cannon but due to the conflict in scales I wasn't sure how large to make the arm weapons so I left it undone.


    As I built the body and legs it became apparent that both weapons could be ridiculously too large or too small.


    Originally I thought a meter tall (39 inches) would be a good height for an Emperor Titan but proportion wise as I built it I had to keep correcting the height.


    At least four to six times at least. A month or so ago I increased the length of the thigh about 6.35 centimeters (2.5 inches). Hopefully for the last time.


    The model now stands about 1,27 meters (50 inches) with still the spires on the bastions to go adding another six to eight inches.


    https://i.imgur.com/ca4jaQZ.jpg


    I managed to make the drum training device which is a lot more business-like than the forked yoke bracket. that is seen on the original Joazzz2 creation.


    https://i.imgur.com/dJoRnLa.jpg


    A dry run assembly today with a side by side comparison of the Mega Blaster and the Plasm Blaster Cannons....


    https://i.imgur.com/93PdC6x.jpg


    confirmed that the arm weapons are in a close scale to the rest of the Emperor Titan.


    https://i.imgur.com/Nummpd0


    A final touch today is the forward muzzle plate with a stylized 40K skull embellishment to start off the fine detailing.


    https://i.imgur.com/tJbMuqF.jpg

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    Serendipity Doo,


    I found just what I was looking for; I love the internet.


    What the doctor ordered. The rear assembly of a Mega blaster that can be adapted to my construct with a minimum of alteration.


    Just assemble a couple of boxlike structures and attach the elevation drum gear.


    https://i.imgur.com/SoCrJHv.jpg




    Then somewhat faithfully copy the detail and we'll have the suitable energy producing end of the Helstrum Megablaster.


    https://i.imgur.com/a8xT5Jh.jpg




    I even have some of the armour to replicate.


    Ahhh! It;s Christmas.

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    Its absolutly incredible what you are showing here.

    "One unbreakable shield against the coming darkness,
    One last blade forged in defiance of fate,
    Let them be my legacy to the galaxy I conquered,
    And my final gift to the species I failed."
    — Inscription upon the Arcus Daemonica, attributed to the Emperor of Mankind


    In der Kampagne "Krieg um Smarhon" erhaltene Orden:


    photo-26513-b4243151.jpg

    Despite Appearances,


    The clothes pins are on the rear of this piece.


    The first 3 images are of the paper template I made to pattern the drum gear saddle.


    https://i.imgur.com/WofWOvl.jpg

    (I just make names for these parts as I go.)


    I made the pattern in full originally....


    https://i.imgur.com/lniKAqj.jpg


    Although the pattern fit rather well I found making the pieces would be easier if I made them in two parts.


    Paper seen here....


    https://i.imgur.com/cLYe3ly.jpg


    Than to make the styrene piece from the pattern in one whole piece.


    The plastic pieces installed....


    https://i.imgur.com/1zpQTyg.jpg


    The result appears satisfactory.

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    Apples and Oranges:


    Or


    Is my face red?


    A day or two ago I was apprised that the images I was using for my Hellstrom weapon were of a Chain Ammo weapon called a Mega Gatling cannon. :blush: (Why is there no blush emoji?)


    In defence I rationalized that the overall basic counterbalance form is what I was looking for and not the actual details.


    But in retrospect it is plain as day that the curved structure on the lower edge of the center section does readily show an ammo belt feed replete with 6 rounds and a bolt action loader.


    The ammo box being the rear third section of this very heavy weapon. (The six PVC tubes alone weigh a couple of pounds .)


    While both arm weapons at this point weigh 2 pounds each the front end moment of the Plasma Blaster is 4 ounces and 10 ounces for the Hellstorm Cannon.


    Detail, details.....


    Interestingly enough it is precisely what I was looking for when I first began this multi-barreled weapon I.E. a projectile firing weapon.


    So now I have the option of both a 5 barreled energy weapon (redundant with the Plasma Cannon). A quick change Hellstorm Cannon and a six barrel Gatling gun.

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    Gatling Blaster:


    While I am in the process of making a HellStrom Cannon I figure it wouldn't hurt to build a Gatling Blaster quick change set of barrels as well.


    That way I can have the option of either weapon with minimal trouble.


    The first thing is to make the six Barrel mount cone.



    Here we see the cone which is simply a disk of styrene about ten inches in diameter with a center eight inches in diameter removed.


    I then took the two inch wide strip and made a cone about 4 inches wide so there are two layers of 0.020 styrene which should be strong enough once the cone is covered with reinforcing bitz of sheet styrene.


    https://i.imgur.com/UqQTie0.jpg




    Once the glue is dried I have the rough form of the bell housing that is ready for detailing.


    https://i.imgur.com/mGC0sIb.jpg


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    Great Job! I m always excited to see more. By the way... what ist your time schedule?

    The beginning phases of the Gatling Blaster.


    Six rotation barrels spaced equal distance from the center barrel hub


    https://i.imgur.com/rWAN8x9.jpg




    It took some time to figure out the spacing of the barrels and I had to source the I and H Channels from my styrene provider which took a week.


    https://i.imgur.com/U9s04JC.jpg




    But my Idea is playing out and I should have the barrel assembly finished today.


    I'm also working on the mounting yoke which is coming along with gratifying success.


    https://i.imgur.com/5UaNiR9.jpg




    I've moved my assembly from the Den to the Dining room for space considerations as we use the Den every day and the Dining room only for special occasions.


    Much to the shagrin of Ms Adder but as I explained to her; "It's only temporary." So she said "Then you won't mind sleeping on the couch as long as that thing is in the Dining room."


    "Fair enough." sez I. ;)

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    Well...if the couch is in the dining room as well, at least you will have some company there.


    The titan looks so cool already. For the first time I have a feeling on how big this beast is at all!

    Zitat von SchoenneFiffi

    Well...if the couch is in the dining room as well, at least you will have some company there.


    The titan looks so cool already. For the first time I have a feeling on how big this beast is at all!

    Thanks for the replies.


    Incidentally the Hangar/Gantry Inclosing this beastie is 56 inches tall ( 1.4224 meters ) so I believe the model will top out at about 60 inches ( 1.524 meters )


    For the record; I didn't sleep on the couch last night. :D

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    https://i.imgur.com/kKuKqxV.jpg



    It's back to the drawing board because I've found the definitive Gatling gun for my Emperor Titan. This rendering gives a much more complex appearance which matches the detail of the Laser cannon on the opposite side.


    Since last I addressed this thread I'd made some significant progress on what I thought was a good design for a Mega Gatling Gun until I found this baby.


    Granted it appears to be a hand held weapon but with judicious modifications I think I can salvage most of my work and produce a reasonable facsimile.


    Here is where I am with the barrel arrangement.


    https://i.imgur.com/uk120bY.jpg




    Let me know what you think.....

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    Thanks for the replies.


    Nobody expects yadda yadda yadda.....


    http://i.imgur.com/P9ANJdX.jpg


    A bad week for building.


    Trying to edit the original barrel work to conform to the new image without replacing too much of the previous work.


    https://i.imgur.com/WXtyjuq.jpg


    Once the rest of the detail is applied I think it will pass muster.

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