Very nice work !
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| Author: | Otterman [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Hi fellow Epicureans, I present with a minimum of fanfare my most ambitious project: to recreate an Imperator Titan in resin. I wanted my own Imperator, but was appalled by the fact that they are out of production - every Titan built forever reduced the number of Titans that other people could enjoy. So, I set out to do something about it. My original goal was to create 6 copies, then I upped it to 10. Now I am currently stalled out at around 5 complete sets. The only thing I need to cast to meet my goal of 10 are 5 platforms, 20 spires, and 16 corner turrets. The cost of the project? Approximately $100 in silicon and resin. The time involved? Since early summer. Here's a special shout-out to Consectari, who loaned me a few pieces of his own: Word to your mother! |
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| Author: | Otterman [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Here's a sample pile... |
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| Author: | Otterman [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Here's my big bucket of completed parts... |
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| Author: | Otterman [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Here's my personal Titan built out of the crappiest pieces and initial castings (note molds in the background)... |
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| Author: | Reaver [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Wow! Fantastic stuff! Although I think you should go for twelve, then you could have the entire Legio Ordo Sinister.... Regards, Reaver |
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| Author: | Dwarf Supreme [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Welcome to the forum, Otter! Wow, impressive work. Looking at the parts you would hardly know that they're re-casts. |
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| Author: | Otterman [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
(Reaver @ Nov. 21 2006,11:39) QUOTE Although I think you should go for twelve, then you could have the entire Legio Ordo Sinister.... Agh! My heart! |
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| Author: | consectari [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Glad you could join us. Nice to finally see what all the fuss was about. That's going to look outstanding all painted up. Can't wait to see that! |
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| Author: | Markconz [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Nice work! |
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| Author: | malika [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
What colourscheme are you gonna use for it...*drools* arent you getting in trouble with GW for making copies there? |
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| Author: | Otterman [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
My AM stuff is done in a two tone scheme - a cream color and a red/terracotta, representing a Martian detachment. As far as legality goes, I'm not planning on selling it, so I should be OK. GW has bigger fish to fry, and I'm not without substantial legal recourse in my defense (if necessary). I will probably give a few away as gifts to bartertowners that have treated me well; Consectari is slated to receive one, once I begin casting again. |
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| Author: | TomGuadalupe [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Ya know ive been thinking about getting into casting, this has sealed it! Any tips for aspiring casters ? |
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| Author: | Legion 4 [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Very nice work !
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| Author: | Canucks Fan [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Wow, just wow. That is some top notch casting. I've done a fair bit of casting for epic, but nothing on that scale. What did you use for the molds? RTV rubber? Can't wait to see how they turn out. I doubt you have anything to fear from GW unless you try to sell them. Casting parts for personal use has been done for ages by model makers (eg. for 1/35 scale armor). One suggestion: you most likely have some parts that didn't cast well (i.e., the rejects). I'm sure these would look awesome as ruins/debris/wrecked titans. Keep up the great work. CF |
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| Author: | Mojarn Piett [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | My legion of resin Imperator Titans |
Welcome aboard! Would you mind doing a tutorial about resin casting? Up to and including mold making. Warmaster Nice would love to have it for Incoming! (our resident eZine) and I would love to read it.  Where did you get the mold material and resin? |
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