TomG's stuff

[TomG]

I did lately commission of Imperial Guard commissar. With some hints from my friend, I decided make him as John Fuklaw from Angry Marines Chapter.




Old WIP photo.

He is a bit bigger than regular guardsman.

I used this model on left.


Link about info of this character.

[mangozac]

Nice work! I thought I recognised the Angry Marine icon on his belt buckle

[TomG]

Here we have something new. After some time break (playing World of Tanks, building Flames of War army) I made this model as commission for my friend. Originally poorly painted looted chimera, so I looted it back to imperial service as Hellhound tank.

[Munkey Joe]

[TomG]

Thanks. These Ork icons are here for purpose, cos it is for army of Armageddon Ork Hunters, savage survivors from jungle specialized in orkhunting.

[mangozac]

Good work Tom, but I find I have to agree with MJ: the Ork icons throw it off for me. My only other comment is that the fuel lines shouldn't be so "up in the air". In a real application they would have lots of securing saddles to prevent damage to the pipework due to vibration. Using the fuel drums like that was a great idea though

[TomG]

You are right with these fuel lines, but I was glad, that these wires hold on place and friend like it as it is.

[Munkey Joe]

OH ok Yea I see why they are there....Im still not sure they are"there" though.... I would think if they are using them as trophies they would be in a more prominent place, proudly displayed.

If its a salvage.... Maybe less ork icons and more ramshackle??? not sure.

Of course its not mine and if your happy and want it that way leave it!! I think its still well done and those barrels are a great idea. I do think the hoses could use some "Looming" as Zac pointed out but really I kinda like it as is....

[TomG]

When you see it painted with rest of his army, you will understand.

Now something I made lately for Flames of War. This one is commission of Pz.IV H tanks for my friend.
Here is converted HQ tank with brass barrel.



Whole platoon.


My own army of KV-1s. Gun barrels will be replaced with some thinner to match 76 mm gun on T-34/76.

Some painted T-34s with magnetic turret and brass barrel.

[TomG]

Finished 120 mm mortar battery.

Converted BM-13 Katyusha from Zvezda, original model from Battlefront are ugly.

New cargo platform for Zis-5 truck from Zvezda.

[Fleafa]

Nice work! Don't see a lot of 15mm conversion work.

[TomG]

Here is WIP of gift for my father´s birthday. Battleship Bismarck from Revell 1/350. With wooden deck, new metal armament and photoetched details from Eduard. A bit "funny" plastic kit.

[mangozac]

Nice work and very generous of you to put in the amount of work required to build this as a gift for your Dad. I applaud the use of aftermarket metal gun barrels - they look that much better than plastic ones!

[TomG]

I´ve painted lately some Orks. It is speed paint and test for creating of blood and rust.

Then I´m testing pressure casting. Bought new two stage vacuum pump VALUE VE225N.
Free Air Displacement: 2.5CFM@50Hz, 70 L/min@50Hz
Ultimate Vacuum: Partial Pressure 2×10-1 Pa
Total Pressure 15 Microns
I use vacuum for molds and pressure for casting. Here are some test casting.
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[mangozac]

Looking good, Tom! I had to remove your picture of the casts, since we can't have shots of recast parts from other manufacturers here.

Your vacuum pump sounds a bit slow. What size chamber are you using it with?