New Meanderings

[YoungWolf777]

I've always thought it was a bit of a shame that more creative stuff didn't get posted here on BTown. So in an effort to improve that, here is my latest WIP, a humble Ork Trukk kitbash between 3D printed parts and the bed from the plastic kit. Still a ways to go, but it's taking shape nicely, especially as I haven't painted seriously for over a year now.

[3eland]

That's pretty awesome.

The pictures are well done too. Any tips on getting good pics of models?

R

[Kagetora]

That's pretty awesome.

The pictures are well done too. Any tips on getting good pics of models?

R

I second both the statements and the question!

[YoungWolf777]

Thanks!
I'm just using the pop-up light booth from GSW: https://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/ligh ... immer.html

And their Maxx Darth Black backdrop: https://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/back ... 455mm.html

For the photo settings, I've been working with this guide I found: https://www.instagram.com/p/DF8Dkk7tdyX/?img_index=1

Using Adobe Lightroom rather than the default Camera app on the phone has given me a lot more control over the exposure and such. I'm still tweaking things, but it's much better than what I was capable before. I'm using an iPhone 12.

I am currently looking at options for a third light down low to illuminate overhangs like the sides of the trukk. Those didn't come out well.

[Kagetora]

Awesome tips. I really need to get better at taking pics. Thanks for sharing them, and your work!

[YoungWolf777]

Finished the crew for Trukk #1. Lights are blowing out a few things like the heat staining on the barrel, but I can't be bothered to fix it right now.

[YoungWolf777]

Trukk #1, aka "Da Rippa" is complete. There's still lots of minor tweaks that could be done, but I gave myself a 2 week deadline and I'm happy with it. Still debating whether to mount my Trukks (and Battlewagons) on bases. It solves a few problems, but means they need to be decorated and the wheels pigmented to match, etc... Maybe someday. Today is not that day!

MrModulork parts:
Trukk Kit A and Accessories = Trukk cab, chassis, driver body and plow
Orc V8 Buggy = Engine
Orc Battle Bus = Rooftop gunner
Klaw Arm and Wrecking Ball = Wrecking ball

EightLegsMiniatures:
MadScrapTruck = Rear wheels
Orkz Heavy Armoured War Wagon = Front wheels

Games Workshop:
Trukk = Trukk bed

[Kagetora]

Love it! The weathering effects are really well done. The tires look real. Very nice!

You going to keep a tally mark on it somewhere for the number of times it's blown up and the boyz have to rebuild her?

[YoungWolf777]

Maybe. I tried to show that with the use of different colored (or non-painted) panels like it was all yellow in the beginning and now not so much.

[YoungWolf777]

Next Trukk (#2) WIP. Feeling a bit uninspired by this one as I left it mostly stock. Metal parts are all based and the wheels are mostly finished. Trying to keep my momentum to get to more fun things to paint.

[Kagetora]

Ha! Love the exposed engine and the boarding gangplanks. Good stuff!

[YoungWolf777]

Trukk #2 done. Yes, it's not done to the standard of the first one. I can't make myself care about this one. I'm pretty confident I'll add it to the Ork sale I'm planning. It's great for "tabletop" standard.

[Kagetora]

Someone will be proud to put that down on a tabletop!

[YoungWolf777]

An oldie but goodie finally finished. Printed Baron Gigantus around 2.5 years ago to test the then brand-new Atlas Vulcan Resin that I backed on KS. I wasn't happy with the resin and I hadn't yet dialed it in for smaller layer heights than 50 micron. I didn't bother after my tests didn't prove fruitful. I primed him and painted him to test out various skin color schemes as he's mostly exposed skin. I think he came out pretty well all things considered.

Baron G will be a warboss in my Rokka mob. The sonic assault from the loudspeakers will count as a power klaw.

[Kagetora]

I dunno...I can't see anything wrong with the print. But you're probably like me...I know every single flaw in every single project that I do, and I'm hard on myself about them. I think he looks awesome, and will do sum reckin' on da tabul.