Project ShadowStug Update 2

Project Update 1/10/2013

ShadowStug and the Mars Demonstration Korps-Updates from Richard Peachey

ShadowStug has come a long way since the project began 2 months ago, raising funds for Great Ormand Street Children’s Hospital Charity and Help for Heroes.

http://www.bmycharity.com/projectshadowstug -Help4Heroes Donations

http://www.justgiving.com/ProjectShadowstug -Great Ormand St Hospital Childrens Charity Donations

Without repeating the great work @Brennon has done in keeping you all up to date, I shall give you a brief overview of where we are now. You won’t get to see ShadowStug just yet J

ShadowStug is a ‘Hexblade’ making ALL of the variants that the chassis can take. To list them, Baneblade, Hell Hammer, Shadowsword, Stormlord, Banesword, Stormsword, Bane Hammer, Doom Hammer and Stormblade. Not forgetting the historic throwbacks of the Pz Kpfw IV and of course the ‘ShadowStug’. 11 in total!!

Pz Kpfw IV

Shadowsword Turret, all barrels separate to make each variant, and removable to make way for the Vulcan Mega Bolter and the Heavy Plasma Cannon for the Stormlord and Stormblade. Pz IV Turret Before the turret skirts were added, sporting co-ax MG 42 and pintle mounted MG42, then finally the Baneblade/Hell Hammer turret, with custom aerial and targeting box.

Now onto the Mars Demonstration Korps, thanks to a generous donation from Dreamforge Games and the Wargames Factory, we have a Platoon of Eisenkern Stormtroopers to accompany ShadowStug.

These will be assembled as an Imperial Guard Infantry Platoon, so for all those Kit Bashing, WYSIWYG and House Rule fans, you have a new platoon. Ideally I would like to see them in 3 or 4 Chimera/Halftrack APC’s, pending some more kind donations.

Their Leaders and advisors will inspect them on a 2ft Square ‘Parade Ground’ sculpted by Munkey Joe Paints and Castings, who are also making resin bases for the Eisenkern. Forming an ‘Armies on Parade’ Display board.

 Commissar Johannes Bolter, Commander in Chief of The Mars Demonstration Korps (now holding a plasma pistol)

The creator of ShadowStug, Dr Krupp-Porsche will be sculpted by Josh, we will have an update on his progress next month.

Toroton Super-Heavy Tank-Updates from Matthew Davies

An update on the Toroton super-heavy tank hunter, the tank has so far been influenced by the A39 Tortoise, one of Britain’s experimental tank hunters from World War Two.

There is still a lot of work to do on the Toroton, but the majority of the structural changes have been made, meaning the custom parts will be the correct shape to pull off the look, and have the strength they need to hold up to regular gaming.

The areas where parts are missing (sides and rear) are awaiting custom pieces and build work. These will be made from plasticard, and sculpted, in the case of the rear section. The side panels will mimic the shape of the A39s, but will be adjusted to the hull of the Baneblade.

The front end has been completely reshaped to match the curved glacis of the A39. The front axles/wheels have been raised a bit to be flush with the armour plates, and to provide a smoother transition for the sculpting. A wheel on each side had to be removed so it would work. The front end still needs sanding, but for the most part the sculpting segment is complete. Once that is done, I will add little details like towing eyes and stowage.  Next on the sculpting list is the upper area (casemate) and gun mount.

On the topic of guns, here is the main weapon. I’ve decided not to use the normal mount/back section from the kit, and have made a custom mounting plate mimicking the A39’s. this is just a few layers of plasticard, with six small plastic bolts.

For colours, I plan to go with a British light khaki/drab colour, much like the standard colours on World of Tanks. I may add Imperial insignias, but I am tempted just to use British/historical markings. 

Project Shadowstug Launches 1st August 2013

A new charity project has been announced by Peachey Models.

The project aims to raise over £1000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Help For Heroes, by auctioning off two bespoke Warhammer 40,000 super-heavy tanks, as well as a small number of additional items. The models will be based on Games Workshop’s Baneblade kits.

 

The kits and supplies for the project have been donated by Wayland Games and Beasts of War.

 

Richard Peachey, the man behind the project, said: “This project is a great way for the war-gaming community to come together and raise money for a good cause. The winning bidders will be helping two very important charities, and will be the proud owners of two very unique tanks.”

 

Regular updates will be posted on the Beasts of War website. Both tanks will be sold built and painted to the highest bidder, alongside custom-made commanders for each tank.

 

Richard added: “I have initiated discussions with South London Warlords and Salute about hosting the Charity action at Salute 2014, which gives us 6 months and a labour of love to complete the project.”

 

“So many people have offered their help and support including Josh Eteson, Matthew Davies off of Power Armoured Metal, Warren Johnston off of Beasts of War and Stuart Mackaness from Wayland Games.”

 

Richard will be producing a tank dubbed the “Shadowstug”, a tank based on the World War Two sturmgeschütz, a well-known German tank destroyer. The tank will be accompanied by a Krupp-Porsche inspired “tank designer” 28mm model, custom sculpted by Josh Eteson.

 

The second tank will be built by Matthew Davies of Power Armoured Metal, and will be based on the British prototype tank from the same era; the A39 Tortoise. It will include a British styled tank-commander figure.

 

The money raised will be split evenly between both charities.

 

 

ENDS

For more information, contact Richard Peachey at: peacheymodels@gmail.com

 

 

Background Information

Help for Heroes is a British run charity which aims to help the lives of injured serving soldiers, and support families who have lost loved ones in recent wars.

Saint Ormond’s Street Hospital is a world leading Children’s Hospital. Formed in 1852, it aims to improve children’s healthcare globally and find better cures for illnesses affecting children.

Peachey Models is an independent model shop, offering commissioned services and direct sales and Wargames trading.

Power Armoured Metal is a web-blog and tutorial site, run by Matthew Davies. It has been in operation since 2011, and has over 500 unique fans.

Project 'Shadowstüg'

Project ‘Shadowstug’

Brief

Our mission is to build ‘Shadowstüg’ and sell it on a popular auction site for Charity (TBC). Your support and assistance over the coming months will be greatly appreciated.

History

In the 41^st Millennium there is only war. To save the Human race, now called the Imperium, a talented Engineseer Dr Krupp-Porsche on the Forge World of Mars commissioned and built a single Prototype Super Heavy Tank, using the commonly used Mars Pattern Standard Temple Construct which the Baneblade and Shadowsword variants are based; He designed the Panzerkampfwagen Sturmgeschütz XL colloquially known as the ‘Shadowstüg’.

The Shadowstüg was unique; its Volcano Cannon gun-mount was moved forward to make space for an uprated MR507 v18 Multi-Fuel engine, gearbox and improved suspension, making it fast, by super heavy tank standards over 30 Km/h Cross country and faster on roads. Making such a fast vehicle meant losing weight, as an ‘Assault Gun’ its rear and Side armour was reduced to 180mm rather than the 220mm of its sister variants, this made it as strong as the front of a Leman Russ. After initial field testing Dr Krupp-Porsche needed to work on its side armour and Track protection, by adding Side Skirts.

These Skirts were 40mm thick, bringing its side armour back on par with its sisters, the use of these skirts had one major drawback; the Side sponsons had to be removed, making it vulnerable to close ranged infantry attacks.

These alterations to the Standard Temple Construct meant that the Shadowstüg looks remarkably like the Sturmgeschütz IV of AD 1943-1945 designed by Dr Krupp-Porche’s ancestor Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach for the 3^rd Reich during the 2^nd World War of Man.

Dwarf Army Project and Rush #2

So the Dwarf Army Project is blipping away in the background, like a good Regu Sauce.

The International Brotherhood of Hobbyists ran a speed painting competition 'Rush #2', I thought it would be a good reason to do some more of the dwarves.

So the theme of the competition was 'Scouting Party' I chose the front rank of the Rangers :D

Brushes used
Army Painter Character
Army Painter Detail
Army Painter Insane Detail

Paints Used
Army Painter Black Primer
Halfords Grey Primer

VMC
Brass
Gunmetal Grey
Dark Sea Grey
White
Black
Sky Blue
Medium Fleshtone
Iraqui Sand


GW
Orkhide Shade
Goblin green
Snot Green
Scorpion Green
Mordian blue
Chaos Black
Tin Bitz
Mithril Silver
Tanned Flesh
Dark Flesh
Scorched Brown
Bestial Brown
Snakebite Leather
Vermin Brown
Bubonic Brown

Washes
Folk Art Stains-Mahogany
GW:
Thraka Green]
Badab Black
Ogryn Flesh
Baal Red
Devaln Mud
Gryphonne Sepia


Firstly using the Army Painter Black spray, then Halfords Grey primer to get pre-shading done.

Using Gunmetal Grey to base coat helmets, chainmail and weapon's, I then highlighted with a mix of Gunmetal and Mithril Silver (except weapons).

Once dry, I started on the green, wet blending on cloak up-to the highest highlight of Snot Green. The edging of the chain-mail was edge highlighted to Snot Green then applied Thraka Green wash.

Gold area's were base coated in Tin Bitz, Skin painted Tanned Flesh, beards paited Scorched Brown, then individual hairs highlighted to Bubonic, grey beards painted Dark Sea Grey and shaded with Badab Black, then re-highlighted with Dark Sea Grey.

Horns and Drum Skin Painted with Iraqui Sand, highlighted with Iraqui sand and White and Washed with Devlan mud, Orgry flesh and Badab Black.

Gold area's painted Brass and washed with Devlan Mud and Badab Black.

Skin washed with Mahogany and Sepia before highlighting with Tanned Flesh.

Leather parts were painted in Dark flesh then highlighted with Bestial Brown, Vermin Brown and Bubonic Brown before washes.

Weapons had edge highlighting of Mithril Silver but left mainly Gunmetal to show their wear.

Banner Painted in Mordian Blue, highlighted with Sky Blue and white.

Snot painted with greens and washed, loin cloth ant hair painted with browns, eyes and teeth picked out.



ALL DONE :D

Rush #2 Speed Painting Competitiion from The International Brotherhood of Hobbyists

Rush #2, Speed Painting Competition, 5 models, 8 days, Scouting Party Theme.

Running from 12noon 18th May to 12 Noon 26th May 2013.

Visit them @
http://w11.zetaboards.com/IBoH/index/
https://www.facebook.com/InternationalBrotherhoodofhobbyists

I will do another post of the WIP Photo's, here they are Finished :D

Project Completion: Dreadball MVP Limited Edition Jonathan 'Gabe' Gabriel

'Gabe' was the first MVP to be re-incarnated via Cloning after he was originally killed by BuzzKill

This Limited Edition Mini has very fine details!

Brushes Used
Badger 200 Airbrush
Army Painter Insane Detial
Army Painter Detail
Army Painter Charachter
Army Painter Regiment

Paints used
Halfords Grey Primer
GW
Skull White Primer
Chaos Black
Badmoon Yellow

VMC
Medium Fleshtone
Iraqi Sand
White

FolkArt Mahogany wash

Here he is....

Project Completion: Malifaux Rail Crew and Rail Golem

Malifaux, the Fantasy War-band game.

This is my first complete crew painted.

Brushed used
Army Painter Insane Detail
Army Painter Detail
Army Painter Charachter
Army Painter Regiment

Paints Used
VMC
Military Green
Gun Metal
Brass
Field Blue
Sky Grey
Silver Grey
White
Black
Smoke
Medium Fleshtone
Iraqi Sand
Red

GW

Mithril Silver
Blazing Orange
Scorched Brown
Snakebite Leather
Bubonic Brown
Chaos Black


and FolkArt Stains-2806 Mahogany

Here they are :D

 

Project Completion: Dreadball Ver-myn Team 'Skittersneak Stealers'

Dreadball, the sci-fi fantasy football game.

The Skittersneak Stealers are basically giant rats, I painted their MVP last month 'PayBack'

Brushes Used
Army Painter-Detail
Army Painter-Character

Paints Used
VMC
White
Silver Grey
Sky Grey
German Camo Orange
Black
Brass

GW
Chaos Black
Dark Flesh
Vermin Brown
Tanned Flesh
Tallarn Flesh
Liche Purple

Here they are :D

SALUTE 2013...Painting Competition?

So, my wife and I decided to get a lil' project for me...Something cool looking for me to work on.

So, I got a Warhammer Fantasy Goblin Arachnarok! After assembly, I have a deluded idea that I should enter it in the Painting Competition at Salute 2013 on the 20th of April (1 weeks time)...

Here is my efforts so far.....

Your thoughts are welcome, this is a work in progress, only 5 days to get it finished....with the nest and the 8 goblins....and tiny spiders.....

Am I crazy to enter?

Richard.

Project Completion: 'Payback'

Our Ready-To-Play Service Strikes again.

Mantic Games' Dreadball 'Payback' Completed.

Project Completion; BattleTech

Our latest Ready-To-Play commission. Less than £2 each!


26 BattleTech Mechs.













All of them carry a unique colour scheme.

 

 The finished project.