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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 14 2013, 06:51 PM (1,510 Views) | |
| flateric | Jun 14 2013, 06:51 PM Post #1 |
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Hi guys, thought I'd start a progess thread of my DLT 19 build, I've decided to build one to use at my MS fundraisers. The picture below is actually my second attempt at a basic body, I was given an MG 34 blueprint link off the net, which has allowed me to have a bash at a more accurate build hopefully LOL.
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| purge | Jun 14 2013, 06:55 PM Post #2 |
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Aah, you can't beat a good BFG. Looking forward to seeing it come together. |
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| TANGO'D FETT | Jun 16 2013, 05:21 PM Post #3 |
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Cool , what you building that from , is it plywood ? |
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| flateric | Jun 16 2013, 06:13 PM Post #4 |
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Hi mate, I'm using tannalised pine and due to having an undersatding boss, I've got access to wood working machinery, which is going to be a massive help. I'm going to try and create something that will resemble an MG34/DLT 19 but it won't be 100% accurate. I'm hoping it will be a great addition to the MS fundraisers I take part in, I'm also thinking of building a sandtrooper back pack to add another element to the MS events,watch this space. |
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| flateric | Jun 18 2013, 06:25 PM Post #5 |
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I've started to shape the wood now,it appears to be taking shape.
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| TANGO'D FETT | Jun 19 2013, 07:24 AM Post #6 |
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Good start
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| purge | Jun 19 2013, 06:31 PM Post #7 |
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I've used timber as the core for many blaster builds. Good job so far mate. I tended to 'skin' the timber with 0.5mm sytrene sheet. That way you don't get a woodgrain popping thru your paintjob. |
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| flateric | Jun 23 2013, 08:16 PM Post #8 |
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Styrene sheet sounds like a good idea, I've now roughly cut out the pistol grip, I won't properly attach it until I've carried out more work on it.
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| flateric | Jun 28 2013, 06:19 PM Post #9 |
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Roughly cut butt section added, going to have to do some serious sanding now.
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| flateric | Jul 10 2013, 05:21 PM Post #10 |
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Progress update photo.
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| TANGO'D FETT | Jul 12 2013, 12:10 PM Post #11 |
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That's coming along nicely Another thing to remember is when it's done to try and keep it somewhere dry . In damp conditions timber will swell up and crack the paint job . I mostly use mdf as it will swell up a little but nothing like timber does and you can get a smoother finish on it |
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| flateric | Jul 13 2013, 01:17 PM Post #12 |
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Thanks for the tip, tbh I hadn't thought about that. I hadn't thought about using MDF either, think I'll use that next time. |
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| purge | Jul 15 2013, 10:24 AM Post #13 |
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Looking good |
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| maverick118 | Jul 15 2013, 01:11 PM Post #14 |
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Excellent work, just looking at the work gone into this...Always been a bit daunted working on a big prop like this, and you've done a cracking job there :-) |
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| flateric | Jul 16 2013, 05:12 PM Post #15 |
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Thanks guys, worked stopped at the mo due to lack of time. I don't how possible this would be but I've been thinking of maybe trying to make moulds from my build and maybe cast in resin. I could have a couple of DLT's then. |
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| TANGO'D FETT | Jul 16 2013, 09:48 PM Post #16 |
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If you do it would be best to mold in smaller sections . It's a big prop though and you'll need to use a lot of silicone to cast it . |
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| flateric | Jul 21 2013, 05:07 AM Post #17 |
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Yep, I was kind thinking of breaking it down, I might have a bash at casting the muzzle section first and see how it goes. |
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| flateric | Aug 10 2013, 01:50 PM Post #18 |
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Decided to just crack on with the build, might consider casting idea in the future. Found a bit of time today to start shaping the butt.
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| TECKNO VIKING | Aug 12 2013, 07:58 AM Post #19 |
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Fantastic Job so far
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| TonyRB | Aug 25 2013, 03:05 PM Post #20 |
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That's coming along nicely. |
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 07:36 PM Post #21 |
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Hi guys, sorry it's been so long, DLT prototype finally done
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 07:38 PM Post #22 |
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 07:40 PM Post #23 |
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 07:42 PM Post #24 |
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 07:46 PM Post #25 |
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Next stage is to break it down in order to cast it, this will be an experience. I want to make a resin version as I think it will be more durable than the original. Can't wait to have it at the MS Troopers fundraisers.
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 07:49 PM Post #26 |
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More build shots
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 07:51 PM Post #27 |
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 07:52 PM Post #28 |
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 07:56 PM Post #29 |
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 07:58 PM Post #30 |
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Horrible gloss was changed to satin.
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| flateric | Apr 10 2014, 08:01 PM Post #31 |
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Haven't bothered weathering it due to the dismantle, will have a bash at weathering the resin version.
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| maverick118 | Apr 15 2014, 12:07 PM Post #32 |
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Awesome :-) that turned out fantastic mate. Loving the little detailing with milliput :-) Looks absolutely stunning, great job and i bet you'll wow them with it when trooping |
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| flateric | Apr 15 2014, 08:15 PM Post #33 |
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Thanks mate !, it's took a while but I'm well pleased with the result. I've built an E-11 before but that wasn't a complete scratch build project. |
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| maverick118 | Apr 15 2014, 08:49 PM Post #34 |
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When you make something from scratch it's a really satisfying <if a bit daunting> feeling when it's complete...tinged with the "what do I make next" :-) |
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