The Proteus and Spartan kits use a lot of the same parts to keep consistency of design and to re-use sprues across multiple kits. Spartan is just a stretch limousine Proteus basically.Also why does this come in so many parts
Comp 56 - Badlands Racer
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I've decided to go with a Quadbike for the race, this was quite nice to build.
Opted for a heavy stuber and an autopistol, because firing an Uzi from a moving quadbike fulfills rule of cool requirements.
I've been carving in some damage, there'll be some classic bullet holes when I find my pin vice drill.
Sponsored by HORG GUNS AND AMMO of course.
Opted for a heavy stuber and an autopistol, because firing an Uzi from a moving quadbike fulfills rule of cool requirements.
I've been carving in some damage, there'll be some classic bullet holes when I find my pin vice drill.
Sponsored by HORG GUNS AND AMMO of course.
Even mutants and servitors can appreciate a proper racer. Just about done with the build. Need to decide on a driver head which may impact its racing "team" and paint job.
Guess I have something to paint. Which means I should be done with this for FYSC in September or something.
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Paint started.
HORG red for the base, but it's been through the wringer so there's a replacement fender and the wheels may be from a different quad.
Lots still to do including plenty of filth.
HORG red for the base, but it's been through the wringer so there's a replacement fender and the wheels may be from a different quad.
Lots still to do including plenty of filth.
Have to abandon my project for now, work is doing work things and hobby time is taking the brunt
I've made only miniscule progress on mine. I picked a bad week to be ill. 
Been feeling better this evening. So I've managed to get the build finished. Gone a bit simpler than my original plans due to time constraints:
Been feeling better this evening. So I've managed to get the build finished. Gone a bit simpler than my original plans due to time constraints:
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Getting some paint on. That’s four colors, so beats the minimum! Of course I’m not stopping there, as that would be boring.
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I'm thinking the vehicle is finished. I've started work on the crew. Hope to get them added to the vehicle before the deadline. The workshack will be icing on the cake if there's time. Otherwise it'll be a FYSC entry.
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Some progress.
I don't know if it's the camera on my new phone or whatever the pigment in the red paint is, but it pops far more in the pictures than it does in real life. Quite annoying as it's far more dull and weathered on the actual model. You can't make out the highlights or much of the shading in the pics, bit it's there to the naked eye
I don't know if it's the camera on my new phone or whatever the pigment in the red paint is, but it pops far more in the pictures than it does in real life. Quite annoying as it's far more dull and weathered on the actual model. You can't make out the highlights or much of the shading in the pics, bit it's there to the naked eye
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It could be the angle? The front is closer to the camera, and that’s the part that pops. The rear of the bike is more subdued and the wash is visible back there. But it’s also visible on the yellow and the green hubcaps….
I have worked out my new phone camera is doing "helpful" AI/Automatic Photoshop things to photos (I.e. "maKe iT thOOpur COntRAstY aNd bRigHt cUz BrIGhT iZ BeTtuR"*). I have fiddled with settings and recited the Canticle for Admonishing the Abominable Intelligence (fourth verse is always a doozie), then played a bit with contrast afterwards. The results are a bit better but it's a faff. Anyone remember when technology just did the thing and didn't try to "improve" it for you? Stooferidge Farm remembers.
Anyway, my Comp 56 Badlands Racer entry:
Bedecked in his cobbled together hazmat suit to help survive the wasteland, he prepares to start as he means to go on - in a hail of gunfire.
(*It seems to be affecting reds and pinks - I wonder if it's thinking it might be skin so it's smoothing it and removing blemishes automatically, so you look more beat face for the insta likes. Not so helpful if the thing is meant to look rough and stained.)
Anyway, my Comp 56 Badlands Racer entry:
Bedecked in his cobbled together hazmat suit to help survive the wasteland, he prepares to start as he means to go on - in a hail of gunfire.
(*It seems to be affecting reds and pinks - I wonder if it's thinking it might be skin so it's smoothing it and removing blemishes automatically, so you look more beat face for the insta likes. Not so helpful if the thing is meant to look rough and stained.)
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Base colours done on the monster.
I was hoping to get it done in time for FYSC, but that seems unlikely. Next month!
For our Gaslands enthusiasts, it's going to be a Slime sponsored vehicle, so I'm thinking a bright green and yellow racing stripe, with some slimy waviness in there.
For our Gaslands enthusiasts, it's going to be a Slime sponsored vehicle, so I'm thinking a bright green and yellow racing stripe, with some slimy waviness in there.
Base colors on. Touch-up and details next!
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Still needs racing details, weathering and another driver's head since the one in the photo was lost during separation from holding sprue...god speed little head.
I don't think this one's as good, but it's done, so my third AND FINAL entry.
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Finished my crew! That gives me a complete entry.
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