So I was hoping to get this posted before I left, but some last minute issues with the assembly, and airbrush problems left me with more to do than I had time.
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| "Wow, What is it?" - most common phrase to refer to the titan |
Still, I managed to get it assembled, and at least a basic colour set put down. The guns still need alot of colour, but it gives a general idea of the look of the model. So my logistical problem came when I realized that he was going to be too big for carry on, and too big for any of the containers I had.
19" titan + 15"x12"x9" container = problems.
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| I get a "We'll be back" roll, right? |
So with a little help, I managed to split him right where the torso meets the leg plates, then recessed a 1/2" rare earth magnet in each side. Double win, he travels a big safer and now he pivots nicely at the waist for improved effect.
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| Preying Mantis Style |
The guns we mounted on pins, that slide down through the tubing of the arm that slides into the torso, so they hold the blades up in place. The head has a nail with a 1/4" nail recessed into it, with another 1/2" magnet on the neck area of the torso to hold it on. A couple of the leg blades came off on transport home, but you can still get the idea.
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| Standing Tall |
A very last minute addition, as in throw the bits in and finishing upon arrival, were the eye gems. I had originally cast these to be glued to the body, but realized they'd look better in the eyes. They may have to be pulled and re-slotted after a bit of work, but the concept is wonderful.
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| Here's looking at you. |
So that is how the build finally shaped up. When I got down to Welland, I stopped and had a quick visit with Kris from
Riders of the Cosmic Serpent &
MiniWarGaming. After a quick inspection and ensuing titan battle, he convinced me that an Eldar Phantom Titan would be a better choice, and more aesthetically fitting, than being a Chaos Reaver. Since the model was quite a bit bigger than I expected, equal at the head/shoulder, and not quite as high on the back fins, it wasn't a hard stretch.
So off I went to Apocalypticon with an extra 1000 points because of that decision, bringing me to just over 9500 points, and it was a decision that I would not be displeased with.
