Custom Eldar Jetbike Painting progress 1

Nice short post tonight on SB40k.  This is a sort of preview of how the Jetbikes will look when completed.  Still have to paint the gems, the computer panel, and glue the Guardians in place.

I may decide to do something fancy yet, still not sure.

Eldar Jetbike Custome Build, Part 5

Hey all, welcome back to Scratchbuilt 40k!  It took a lot of doing, but I believe the custom jetbike prototypes are finished and ready to be painted.  Lets see what we've got, shall we?

Since the last update I've included Eldar gems, which has improved the design more than I thought possible.  Additionally, I completed the engines.

I plan to paint the models to give myself an idea on how it looks completed.  Till next time, happy building all!

Eldar Jetbike Custom Build, Part 4

Hello all, welcome back to SB40k!  Been putting a lot of time into these Jetbikes, and they are starting to shape up the way I had envisioned.  On to the pictures!

If you don't remember where we left off last week, the vehicle was looking a little like a pointy shoe...

I had always planned to make some fins for the vehicles.  This is what I came up with.

After attaching two pieces to the vehicle it really started to take shape and looked less blocky.

Same vehicle, different angle.

After attaching the bottom piece, I decided it needed a nice base underneath to keep it upright.  I copied some fancy bases I have lying around and used those.  I put the Guardian inside to give an idea on how it would look with a passenger.

A group of three set side by side.

Not quite done yet.  I still wish to fill in the gaps by the rear fins, apply gems on the vehicle, and add engines to the back.  Very close to finished with these and almost ready to make proper rubber molds for these.  Once that is done, I think I can pump out a squad of 3 every week.  That would be much quicker than I had been going so far!

Thoughts?

Eldar Jetbike Custom Build, Part 3

Hey all welcome back to SB40k!  Today I'm back at improving the Jetbike I've been attempting to scratch build and sharing the process so far.

Starting with the bottom portion, I've done a little work beginning the details.  I first began cutting out the area in which the engines would be placed.  I also began some of the detail, including two pipes going up the center of the model.

Since I'm not a good sculptor, I thought I'd take a break from the bottom portion and attempt to cast the top piece.  The problem I ran into the first time is it was very difficult to remove the jetbike from the mold.

The first attempt ended with a mess and a mold which was torn apart.  I then reasoned it would be much easier to remove the piece if the center hole was cut out a bit, allowing the Instant Mold room to move.  This worked much better.

This is the result so far.  I know it doesn't look like much yet, but I assure you it's good progress.  Once the bottom portion is completed I can attach them together and begin making the pieces which will give the jetbike a unique look and feel.  So far the 'easy to duplicate' is working well.

That's it for this week.  Let me know what you think and if there is anything you would do differently.  Till next time, happy hobbying!

Eldar Jetbike Custom Build, Part 2

Welcome back to SB40k.  Today I continue to document the project I began chronicling on Sunday, Eldar Jetbike Custom Build Part 1.  Today I'll be working on the upper half of the bike a bit more.

So after using part of the GW Eldar Jetbike front piece, I realized it was still too low for my standing models to be hidden/protected properly and it would need a raised area for the computer to sit.  To do this I took another Jetbike front piece and trimmed it to angle upward.  I also decided to add the back portion to help support my later green stuff efforts to build the side and rear walls.

To do this I took another Jetbike front piece and trimmed it to angle upward.  I also decided to add the back portion to help support my later green stuff efforts to build the side and rear walls.

At this point I began adding the green stuff, starting at the front and adding the sides of the vehicle.  I also used the putty to fill the area where the computer panel will later be placed.

Here we see a placement of a Warlock into the jetbike to ensure the size is appropriate.  I've also tested the other Warlock models to ensure they can stand in the round cockpit without problems later.  At this point I'm concerned it looks way too much like a shoe.  Beware my giant skimming footwear and their riders.

Here we can see the walls have been thickened and less of a round thin wall look is where I have decided to go design-wise.

Taking a break from adding to the upper portion of the vehicle, I've begun working on the underside.  Definition will be added at a later point, along with thrusters and weapons.

Here we have a look at the vehicle stacked together along with a Warlock inside.  I like how the vehicle is shaping up so far and I'm hoping as the project goes on I can do something interesting to help Eldar it up a bit.

Well, that's where I'm at right now.  I'm hoping to have another update this week where the computer panel is completed and the underside has some added details.

I hope you're enjoying the process so far and let me know what you would do differently.