Blackadder's Imperator Titan Build

Establishing the Profile:

I remove the muzzle to work on it and reattach it for the images.

My first consideration is the muzzle length which should be about half the length of the coil section. I can extend it about 8 more millimeters if needs be hence the excess on the nose of the muzzle.

https://i.imgur.com/6hFW20K.jpg
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One problem with the shape of this is the templates I have installed to make the exterior form will have to be broken out after the outer cowl is completed so I can build the inner surface of the four cowl pieces.

https://i.imgur.com/80BM2Ds.jpg
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This end on shape gives some idea of the interior structure once the templates are broken out.

https://i.imgur.com/aLjohFZ.jpg
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I can't wait until this monster is done and I can relax with the easier weapons. :D
 
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That Wasn't So Hard:

I don't know why I dreaded this, it wasn't so hard.

I figured out the secret of layering strakes ( Contoured planks on a frame ) and where I have previously gone awry with this sort of construction. What you need to do is install backing strips to the inner surface of the main planks so you have something to glue the filler planks.

Previously I attempted to add the filler planks without backing. I used 1,0 MM X 6.3 MM styrene for the planking which moulded easily but was still thick enough to take a finishing sanding.

https://i.imgur.com/GJbJxNz.jpg
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The image above shows the upper nose segment rough sanded and the lower segment with the plans in the rough unsanded stage.

The image below may make the explanation clearer.

https://i.imgur.com/r0ZrGeM.jpg
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Once I have the muzzle segments completely rough sanded I'll wet sand the whole cowling.

I never use filler such as Greenstuff and Milliput because it looks like hell ( Especially the Green Stuff ) and you have difficulty gluing additional styrene to the foreign surface. Plus flaws in the contours are difficult to see until the surface is painted.

Anyway, "Onward and upward" as the saying goes; I'm quite pleased with the result.
 
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Actually I totally agree with you on the filler... don't know those specific types but can guess, If I do need to fill something I've changed or in common terms a "MIstake" I'll take the sanding dust from whatever the material is and add JUST-ENOUGH 5-minute epoxy to make a paste .. force it on/in and wait, and sand it.. takes paint just like the rest of the material and of course I ALMOST always use a thin primer coat anyway...
 
Template Frames Removed:

From the Muzzle

Which opens up the four highly detailed cowl segments.

https://i.imgur.com/zUwGAKO.jpg
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This is where the FW artists prove their mettle. The meticulous detail that no one ever sees in the overall scope but sets their creations apart from run-of-the-mill efforts.

https://i.imgur.com/LpErLTP.jpg
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I really cannot wait until FW releases a Warlord Chaos version so I can adequately demonstrate my appreciation by purchasing one.
BTW whatever turned the preceding images yellow has gone away???
 
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A Budding Neophyte:

Back in the days when the Blackadder was a budding neophyte he attempted to make a Plasma Blaster for a StormBlade variant. The result was of indifferent quality but I could not figure out a way to make the muzzle cowl long thin exhaust ports.

So today I was faced with the same problem ( Fortunately these are much bigger ) plus I have a wealth of experience to draw on so we shall see how I do.

https://i.imgur.com/ekQR0U4.jpg
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I laid the groundwork for these ports and they take about five minutes each to replicate those in the screen above.

At this point we needn't worry about the length and the slight bowing of the 0.040 inch strips. I need 12 of these of exact length.
 
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You were never a Neophyte, I find that hard to believe. I truly have run out of words to post in this thread. Every post you make teaches something, adds to the foundation of this forum, is magnificent in itself, you are ranked as among the most amicable persons on this forum, and to be honest, I could go on for paragraphs. This is what happens when you have blown someone's mind!! I also like that is NOT paper, and hope others can see this thread, to learn from. I sure have. :)

I'd have to read through the thread again, but I just want to know quickly, the vast majority of the medium you use is ______________?
and it's held together with _________________? Thanks. ;)
 
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If someone pointed something that at me with a piston grip, and it had some copper winding, and maybe something "arcing" in the front, I'd hand them my car keys. Thanks for the material and bonding agent summary. ;)
 
Disappointing:

To say the least but it's good to show your failures occasionally lest you become too full of yourself.

https://i.imgur.com/7pkSCnG.jpg
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I think I am getting tired of replicating this weapon The above image of the er whatever this is and the image below which I thought would be so cool just didn't come out as I had hoped.

https://i.imgur.com/NLDhzIT.jpg
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With the two components installed and the elevation spool temporarily in place

https://i.imgur.com/lkltQQE.jpg
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I can only mutter "Meh!" Not even good enough for Gov'ment work.
Faa!
 
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Your failures would be consider accomplishments by others. You're too hard on yourself! :)
 
What I Meant By Disappointing: (I wasn't fishing for compliments) :D

I suppose I should explain what I meant by disappointing but something did not look right about the panels on either side of the muzzle and the five exhaust ports between the vertical coils. I researched a lot last night and finally found an image that shows where I went wrong. It is irritating that I did not perceive this earlier; D**n!

Note to Jabba,

I had considered clear rod and tubing for the coils including fluorescent weed whip monofilament but could not find a suitable diameter and clear filament made it look too toylike.

These are the best images I have managed to come up with and presumably they are very current as I don't recall seeing them before. The front view shows the heatsinks (Whatever) are slightly convex on either side of the muzzle and the muzzle itself is exquisitely detailed for my purposes Much better than any previous image.

https://i.imgur.com/IW4MQlm.jpg
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The rear image shows the five exhaust ports and demonstrates where my error lies. I have mine vertical and the actual ports are inclined toward the rear.

https://i.imgur.com/o17orvM.jpg
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I'm still hoping to find detailed unpainted top and bottom images of both the muzzle area and the rear area aft of the coils; areas sorely neglected in images thus far. I also need a view of the back of the weapon.
 
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In and Out of the Doldrums:

Yesterday I found myself dissatisfied with the progress of this construct. Today after finding what was the problem I'm optimistic about the progress.

Plus I found an image that shows the length of the Primary weapons at about 13 inches.

https://i.imgur.com/EL8Ukgw.jpg
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The SunFury as it is in the images at present without the rear components is 14 inches so the scale is correct as well.

https://i.imgur.com/3YopBin.jpg
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Your perseverance is an inspiration. Your posting of your technique translates well into many paper models. Optimism can create anxiety, especially when unexpected things get in the way. :)
 
It's been said that the only reason that people go to Cockroach Races is to see a Cockroach crash.

By extension; the only reason people view my threads is to see me Frak up.

https://i.imgur.com/ZLZmcDD.jpg
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Well sorry to disappoint but it ain't gonna happen this day. Today is the first time I have aligned and imaged my Imperator and the never ending Plasma Blaster project together......

https://i.imgur.com/6msMmTC.jpg
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( Honest to the God Emperor )

https://i.imgur.com/pBXee9X.jpg
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and it seems to be in the right ballpark scale-wise.

Omnissiah be Praised. Genuflect! Genuflect! Hail in Oates.
 
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Time to Take Stock:

I've reached a point where I need to economize on the number of components to duplicate and for the past week I've been thinking of a way to save work on making redundant items and I believe I have come up with a way.

https://i.imgur.com/ZeUtl3H.jpg
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The suspender arm disc was labor intensive especially if I have to make one for each weapon variant so below is a removable Mount Disc Component that I will be making for each of the two weapon arms which will facilitate rapid exchange of weapon types with the exception of the CC claw which i am given to understand is not a usual Emperor Titan Weapon anyway.

https://i.imgur.com/lC2lwrG.jpg
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I included a scale on the top image, even though it is only 2/3 of it's ultimate dimension, for the convenience of those who have requested a size reference.
 
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