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scratchbuilding defilers
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Author:  kyussinchains [ Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:52 pm ]
Post subject:  scratchbuilding defilers
I need some defilers, thanks to IJW Wartrader's thread, I've identified these as a source of suitable legs, I'm pretty sure I can find a suitable tank turret amongst the EW/DRM ranges to provide a battlecannon and secondary guns, my nurgle plague hulks will be made from 40k nurglings and other bits

however I need some good claws, brutal looking claws, and I'm coming up short for those.... the ork claws from the plastic gunwagons would do at a pinch, but they don't look sturdy enough to my eyes

I could attempt some plasticard work on some of the spiderbot legs I suppose, but wanted to check here if anyone has any suggestions for suitable donor models? even a 10mm scale excavator may work, but I've not found anything yet

I'm trying to make these dudes look fairly close to the GW style so suggestions of "why not just use <model X> from <insert manufacturer>" are appreciated but not helpful, unless they're really really close to the defiler

cheers!
Author:  novemberrain [ Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
Im not sure on the scale, but how about these:

http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductD ... Code=DW101
Author:  kyussinchains [ Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
ooh interesting and suitably hefty looking!

will see if I can get some numbers on how big they are, thanks!

other suggestions still appreciated!

edit: those things are massive.... they fit on the CoA land-battleship so are probably way too big....
Author:  Chazrael [ Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
I've been pondering the same problem. Those legs from GZG look ideal.

Didn't realise Spartan did bits. How about the following for claws?
http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductD ... Code=DW012
Author:  kyussinchains [ Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
interesting but not sure they're the right size (the metzger is warlord titan sized after all!)

I think I have a plan based on the Audrey/oubliette scratch build here
Author:  Mattman [ Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
Handy if you can get those bits.
Author:  madd0ct0r [ Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
there's some ideas here: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=25186
Author:  kyussinchains [ Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
Mattman wrote:
Handy if you can get those bits.


I think you can make a lot of substitutions though...

legs from the GZG spider bot

main body built out of the EW Guild cyclops heavy mortar turret

Guns made from the Guild Enforcer Urban Pacification MKII LLE Sponsons and the EW Guild Enforcer Urban Pacification MKII Grenade Launcher Sponsons

You could get hold of some suitable sized tank tracks from almost any airfix kit, or cut a chassis out of plasticard like I plan on doing

then it's just making up some claws using the cutting templates on the site above, and pidding about with files, knives, jeweller's saws and glue......
Author:  MrGonzo [ Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
kyussinchains wrote:
Mattman wrote:
Handy if you can get those bits.


I think you can make a lot of substitutions though...

legs from the GZG spider bot

main body built out of the EW Guild cyclops heavy mortar turret

Guns made from the Guild Enforcer Urban Pacification MKII LLE Sponsons and the EW Guild Enforcer Urban Pacification MKII Grenade Launcher Sponsons

You could get hold of some suitable sized tank tracks from almost any airfix kit, or cut a chassis out of plasticard like I plan on doing

then it's just making up some claws using the cutting templates on the site above, and pidding about with files, knives, jeweller's saws and glue......


Sounds pretty solid!
The GZG legs are really hot right now. Looking forward to all the wicked things to come :)
Author:  jimmyzimms [ Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
This new stuff from Exodus Wars might be a good starting point for them, especially for those that run Iron Warriors!
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Author:  moredakka [ Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
That does look very chaotic in design.
Author:  kyussinchains [ Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
hopefully the claw arms are available separately....
Author:  jimmyzimms [ Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
Well everything else in EW is so I'd be surprised if it wasn't
Author:  Lead-Space [ Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
Off topic but that mini doesn't look too good.. Looks like a robot that got under imperators foot and got squashed.

For defilers there could be some nice parts like mentioned
Author:  kyussinchains [ Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: scratchbuilding defilers
jimmyzimms wrote:
Well everything else in EW is so I'd be surprised if it wasn't


yeah, meant I hope they're not cast on to any big parts or the body or anything
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