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Blackadder Attempts to Build a Lucius Pattern Warhound


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I'm really over my head on this one. Scale will make or break this model and I can't get any decent leg measurements from the photos.

 

I'm trying a different approach this time as I think the titan will be too top heavy if I make it all from plastic and resin. I'll begin with a basic hull shape as thats what I'm most sure of as far as scale. I've put about a week of evenings into this so far and I'm about to start on the head.

 


http://i.imgur.com/HsXrh5jl.jpg

 

I'm using foam filled poster board 5mm and 13mm thick which works very well and will give me the upper body lightness I'll be needing for stability. The body will be covered with sheet styrene after I get all the proportions right.

 


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

 

I'm thinking 3/4" pine square stock for the leg segments and dowels for the round joints but that may be too massive when covered with styrene.

 


http://i.imgur.com/2LO8RM7l.jpg

 

NOTE:

The above text is just as I started this project in 2009. From this humble beginning I'll attempt to recreate the build as faithfully as possible along with all the errors I made in construction right down to the first mistake above. I do not recommend making a hull out of foam filled posterboard.

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Wow, a quick reply. I'm still trying to recover the images i used as the photo server went belly up and I'm using 'Imgur' now which is much more reliable.

 

First the head as it was during the inital phase of trying to get the proportion right.

 

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

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

 
Next the body and leg segments, yeah, I know the toes are too long.
 
http://i.imgur.com/j1VPF04l.jpg
 
http://i.imgur.com/lWNFE9Tl.jpg
 
The ankle piece as it was cut down to receive the cylindrical shock absorber assembly.
 
http://i.imgur.com/9wdMwwal.jpg
 
http://i.imgur.com/Hhy8MEIl.jpg
 
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I work strictly from photos but plans would be nice. The problem is there aren't/weren't any plans other than a very elemental set which I discounted. When we get further into this you will see I had to scrap a good deal of this work and begin again. It's the curse of being obsessive compulsive. biggrin.png

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I work strictly from photos but plans would be nice. The problem is there aren't/weren't any plans other than a very elemental set which I discounted. When we get further into this you will see I had to scrap a good deal of this work and begin again. It's the curse of being obsessive compulsive. biggrin.png

You're in Good company on that one, sir.

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Looks like you're off to a good start. I Hope to see how your progress goes. Is this a finished build that you're reposting?

Yes the Warhound is finished and painted but I discovered I never posted the work leading up to the finished product. Since I am resuming work on the Warhound, antiquing and more insignia etc, it seemed apropos to post the steps to this new work. 

 

Thanks, I really appreciate the input. I had the PDF plans already and based on my calculations they are approximately 1/4 oversized when it comes to the length and cross section of the legs. The 3/4 view DWG 119 at the end when roughly modeled in wood gave me an overall height of 10.5 inches which is FW's claim for the height with the legs fully extended. I can always bulk up the segments with plastic card sheets if need be and increase the length likewise if the legs look too small. unless someone can give me measurements off of the original model. 
 
My calculations based on the FW assembly instructions give me give me slightly over 3/4 inch square leg segments in cross section with each leg piece approx. 3 inches long. Anyhow below is the work of the previous day and I am rather pleased at the outcome if the scale is correct. 
 
http://i.imgur.com/Z64SeDJl.jpg
 
http://i.imgur.com/ILfdlCfl.jpg
 
http://i.imgur.com/LfEuHORl.jpg
 
I am including these steps for the benefit of those who may not be insane enough to require movable joints on their model. almost all the previous work on the legs including these was scraped when I decided I wanted a posable figure.
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I own a FW mars pattern warhound. decided to take some measurements to help you out.  the Leg's them selves come in 3 parts.

 

The lower section is about 3 1/2" in length. this includes the section that the middle leg slots into.

the middle leg is about 2 1/4" in length. this is including both sections that slot into the upper and lower leg sections.

The upper leg is about 2 1/2" in length. Includes the section the middle leg slots into and the Hip joint itself.

 

the legs are about 1" wide x 1" depth, varying for the design of the part.

 

I hope this helps you on your project.

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I own a FW mars pattern warhound. decided to take some measurements to help you out.  the Leg's them selves come in 3 parts.

 

The lower section is about 3 1/2" in length. this includes the section that the middle leg slots into.

the middle leg is about 2 1/4" in length. this is including both sections that slot into the upper and lower leg sections.

The upper leg is about 2 1/2" in length. Includes the section the middle leg slots into and the Hip joint itself.

 

the legs are about 1" wide x 1" depth, varying for the design of the part.

 

I hope this helps you on your project.

Where were you eight years ago when I actually built this model??? :D

 

Thanks for the info ;)

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Hey BlackAdder, I've got a collection of screen shots of Scratch built projects. The pics you've posted so far reminded me of a couple. Are these of your Titan?

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a316/maverike_prime/3863714181_70a49bc3b4_b_zpsnmmbcok3.jpg

 

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a316/maverike_prime/back-detail_zpsg5jxaim8.jpg

 

 

 

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a316/maverike_prime/3863714179_452303d9b4_b_zpsduqrqsuc.jpg

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