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WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« on: February 21, 2009, 04:55:35 PM »
Hi. As many others in here I decided to make my own steam tank. I was thinking a long time about it and finally I ve got it. I found a miniature of helmet to make the hull and some pieces of plastic and wood for the rest... here are some pictures of my work today. More later.

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Helmet of Otto von Bismarck:


Helmet after cutting down other pieces ( I have also some plans with eagle statue):


Chassis:


After adding boiler:


After adding some details:


Now I have to find something to make the turret from and get some empire bitz for details and complete it using green stuff.
I hope I could post pictures of completed tank soon:-) If you have some comments or ideas how to make it better, i would be happy to read them  :-)


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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2009, 04:58:19 PM »
Love the look! nice to see a non-pointy STANK!
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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2009, 05:00:47 PM »
I would add some protection for the boiler. The hull looks a bit plain - I'd look very cool if you could engrave it with heroic images.
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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2009, 05:25:02 PM »
Yeah, i am planning to add some crosses, skulls and Karl Franz or Sigmar signs on it..

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2009, 04:38:50 PM »
I think that what you are doing is really neat, I love your interpretation.  I dont think that adding any more icons will make it better it is pretty strong as it stands especially with that medallion in front.  I built a helmet tank a while back and I really liked it before I added the spikes to it, now I still like it but not as much, the spikes detracted from the helmet idea. I hope that you will post when you are finished, I am very interested in seeing it in its completed form.  Thank you for sharing. steveb

my helmet stank, I don't remember the maker, but it was resin with metal bits.




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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2009, 04:58:32 PM »
Tank is not ready yet, but this is what I made today:
To steveb: I remembered someone made a tank out of helm :icon_biggrin: It looks really cool. I have a collection of some helmets of historical characters, some of them are really nice, but I thought that this one would look better like a tank :mellow:





But I am out of super glue now, so maybe I will finish it during this week...

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2009, 08:00:17 PM »
yeeehaa! looking good! steveb

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2009, 11:15:25 AM »
New pictures today:


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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2009, 02:02:17 PM »
Excellent!, I really like to see a bit different Steam tank...

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2009, 02:05:43 PM »
from the first pics I was weary of how well it would turn out, but it looks great!

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2009, 02:44:57 PM »
Totally awesome. The back part(boiler?) looks a bit large and clunky compared to the front, but other than that:  :mrgreen:
I agree with the inhumane treatment of animals.

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2009, 11:10:38 PM »
Thanks to everyone who supports this project  :happy:
Some update: Boiler (?) painted...



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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2009, 11:41:02 PM »
I take my previous comment back, the boiler looks great.
I agree with the inhumane treatment of animals.

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2009, 11:45:35 PM »
Very nice!

Is that Hypnotize by System of a Down on your avatar's shirt? :biggriin:
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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2009, 11:51:06 PM »
My favorite steam tank that I have ever seen.... :::cheers:::
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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2009, 12:18:28 AM »
Looks really nice. Would have to comment on the steam gun though. It looks a bit odd with the flat edges, they should be more curved like the "helmet" to fit more properly, in my opinion. But otherwise excellent job!
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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2009, 01:16:42 AM »
Clever idea, nice work. :eusa_clap:
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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2009, 01:26:08 AM »
excellent!   :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap: steveb

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2009, 03:30:43 AM »
Reminds me a bit of the old Doctor Snuggles cartoon (that's a good thing!).  Looks like one of the doctor's kooky inventions.

When i saw it in the unfinished stages I thought it looked a little sloppy, but the paint job has transformed it into a real thing of beauty.  Outstanding!  This is a great example of a paintjob that makes the model come to life.   :::cheers:::

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2009, 05:07:46 PM »
Awesome stuff! I think that it's very 'light' though- I don't know if that's your intention or not, but I think it's very clean, if you can kinda see what I mean.... meh.

Ah, well, it's a fantastic job anyway! 
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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2009, 05:20:44 PM »
I love the tank, granted I'm a fan of battle worn beaten things, but the awesomeness makes up for what it lacks in battle scars.
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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank - finally glued together
« Reply #21 on: February 24, 2009, 08:20:55 PM »
Thanks for every comment!
To Von Breden: Yeah, its really Hypnotize shirt, really surprised you recognized it. :::cheers:::
To Albrecht von Hinkel: I dont t so much. Even now I have some ideas how to make it better, and it is only part whitch is not glued, so maybe I could make a new one later if I find some good looking piece of plastic. War altar is one choice what to make of the eagle, i think replacing golden griffon with golden eagle should not be problem :smile2: or I will make some statue to be used as battlefield terrain or if i get some idea on some "things with wings" a could take part in conversion contest :biggriin:
To Obi and Fog Of Waagh: I know that a shiny and clean brand new tank looks wierd on a battlefield, but I am a little scared to cover it with some mug, rust and scars. Im planning to do some touch ups during basing it to make the perfect battle atmosphere!  :biggriin:

Now when I see what I used to make it, it worth less then maybe 5 euros! 1 helmet for 2E (I regret a didnt buy more of them :happy:)
2 pens I got somewhere, little piece of wood for chassis, a plastic can for boiler, 1 cork for wheels, piece of plastics, some empire bitz and of course some paints...but I cant forgot a few hour of work :smile2:.

So, finally I can show you my work glued together:


Here it is compered with one of handgunners to see the scale:


After making some details. Some part of steam engine added. And of course some protective prayer of Sigmar :biggriin:


From other side. I added a ladder. I dont like it so much, but when only way to get in is by the turret, it is necessary. And little cross on the turret for every battle it came through.


Now I just have to do two things:
-sculpt a engineer
-make a base
... and some final touch ups. I hope I can make it till next week when my school stars again :mellow:

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #22 on: February 24, 2009, 08:50:20 PM »
good job great painting, would be proud to have it in my panzer army. steveb

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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #23 on: February 25, 2009, 07:50:01 PM »
Today I finally sculpted the engineer for my tank: He is in Nuln colors couse its my favorite city state and it deserves its own original Tank  :happy:. He is holding experimental shotgun pistol ( 3 shots in 1) :smile2: and haves a first knight head, the rest is green stuff. Now just the base and this tank is ready for its first battle! I am really looking forward to try it  :biggriin:






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Re: WIP Pictures of my scrap build Steam tank
« Reply #24 on: February 25, 2009, 09:45:12 PM »
 :::cheers::: :::cheers::: :::cheers:::steveb