Something Big this way comes (*Update July 29th*)

[Shadow76]

so with kind of going with 40K in a way, what about using it to carry a unit of temple gaurd over the enemies walls, like a transport.  once it breaks through the temple guard rush out attacking the city.  so maybe towards the back side having a staging area and an area where it can "elevator" down troops. 

btw i like the terradon platform.  something this rare should have a perch for the coatls though.

this link had some good pics of converted coatls

http://www.warhammer.org.uk/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=56472&start=360

(it looks like it is down but should be repaired).

[StrategicCommand]

Thanks for a GREAT link.. This guys sculpting skills are off the charts! What a unique Lizardmen army he has.  I was also working on an idea for cages to, or barrels to be hung under the platforms on the legs containing SWARMS of snakes to be dumped upon the enemy in close combat to tie them up. 

Thoughts on that?

[StrategicCommand]

So some bits are coming in but not fast enough... so I bought a stegadon kit or two and got to work on more of the build...

3 Leg platform is now done. Slann Driver and seat done. Main Weapon platform in progress.

Update pics...









Thoughts or Comments?

[Rhys]

umm...amazing... i gotta admit, the perseverence with which you've tackled this is very impressive! its coming along most excellently! i know its a long way off but i'd very much like to be a part of its christening on the tabletop

[StrategicCommand]

Ok so I completed and added bits to the Slann Driver Platform, and Found out that the winch and rope system would get destroyed the instant the main weapon fired its beam so I decided to raise the weapon platform higher...

What do you think?.....(still need more bits now to finish that as well...)






Main Platform "RAISED"





Thoughts & Comments?

[Chase]

This is going to be awesome.

[StrategicCommand]

Nice size bits order came in today.... here is the progress....

All Leg platforms completed, main Weapon Platform 80% complete.  3 more bits orders and it should be done.  Then I just need to redo the legs of the main platform and add Real Leather for the straps on the leg platforms....









Thoughts and comments please...

[StrategicCommand]

So now all I need left...to complete the build is...

4 Stegadon Hoowdah bits, 3 more Engine of the Gods Bits, 2 more Skink Crew sets. and some new plasticard rods.

Once the model is complete I will need to ask for some assistance to whoever is really good with using greenstuff to cover seems and blend bits together.  My skills with green stuff is novice at best and I would hate to ruin the work I have done.

Then it will be off to prime and air brush and detail this beast back to life.

Finally come up with a  back story and a name for this thunder Lizard... (off to the Mayan and Inca name generator)

[Rhys]

looking good! i got the email about the game for this thing and would like to pledge up to 5000 pts of daemons to the battle!

[StrategicCommand]

OK great... We will get more on the game details as the model is completed and painted... Then its off to the organization of the event. ..


EPIC FANTASY EVENT:

"Something Big This Way Comes"
A Warhammer Fantasy Event coming soon to Battlegrounds Plainville...

[Shadow76]

im sure i will miss the big game but i would love to add some of my lizardmen to aid in defending the beastie.  I have about 8K worth of models.  Im not coming to the area until June 1st, so it sounds like I might not get in until round 2

[StrategicCommand]

Aztec Word: Cuetzpalin
Pronunciation: [kʷetsˈpalin]
Meaning: Lizard
       
Aztec Word: Ollīn
Pronunciation: [ˈolliːn]
Meaning: Movement/Quake/Earthquake
    

THUNDER LIZARD!   " Cuetzpalin Ollin"

[StrategicCommand]

So on another one of the sites I post on and learn about converting someone suggested that the crystal weapon be LED lit...  here is my attempt...

Ok so here it is.... a fully operational Crystal power source of the Old Ones.

I went out and found some great supplies at Jo Ann Fabrics and Crafts and worked them all in.  A bunch of Acid etched glass chunks/shards, a multi-changing led floral light and an old paint brush tip protector for the shard to sit on...

and now I also have my first YouTube Video...

The Crystal power source of the Old Ones

Thoughts and comments please...

PS..  I know I still need to fill all the gaps..Anyone with Green stuff skills I need help here...

[Shadow76]

i love it.  I did something similar with my Tomb Kings.  I made a cool diorama for a display board of the inside of a tomb.  I used christmas lights and a battery pack to be the torches with film over the lights.  After completing the project which took about 2 months one of the christmas lights burned out therefore making the whole string go bad.  It was such a pain trying to figure out which was bad and how to replace it that i eventually gave up. 

Lesson learned: with your project make sure you have a plan for troubleshooting in the future.  For example a bad light or battery replacement.

[Captain Bryan!]

I like it a lot
It makes me feel like I don't spend enough time on the hobby (and I already average 5 hours per model   )

EDIT:

i love it.  I did something similar with my Tomb Kings.  I made a cool diorama for a display board of the inside of a tomb.  I used christmas lights and a battery pack to be the torches with film over the lights.  After completing the project which took about 2 months one of the christmas lights burned out therefore making the whole string go bad.  It was such a pain trying to figure out which was bad and how to replace it that i eventually gave up. 

Lesson learned: with your project make sure you have a plan for troubleshooting in the future.  For example a bad light or battery replacement.

I'll remember this when I (finally) get around to making my disco ball stompa for my orks...it sounds like a problem I'd run into