Well after a conversation with a friend last weekend and after seeing pics of his godly predator displays I decided to create one for myself with a mix of oldworld and Halo looks and a pinch of Privateer styling LOL.
I started with a sheet of 1/4" masonite and some random bits of wood and PVC pipe and fittings.
I used half the sheet for the base and framed it with 1X3 pine furring strips then cut the other half sheet into 4" strips and glued/nailed them into the raised frame sections.
I then spread a thin coat of body filler over the seams to fill in the gaps and nailholes.
After sanding it all smooth I used wood furniture plugs to give the look of rivets I know in 2530 or whatever era this is representing hull plates are welded not riveted but I guess I have a little SP in my designing lol. A quick coat of flat black and a coat of anidized bronze spraypaint I started stenciling and weathering with my usual black and rust washes.
After installing the PVC hooks for the helmets here is the final result now to make a couple for weapons.
Cheers!
I started with a sheet of 1/4" masonite and some random bits of wood and PVC pipe and fittings.
I used half the sheet for the base and framed it with 1X3 pine furring strips then cut the other half sheet into 4" strips and glued/nailed them into the raised frame sections.
I then spread a thin coat of body filler over the seams to fill in the gaps and nailholes.
After sanding it all smooth I used wood furniture plugs to give the look of rivets I know in 2530 or whatever era this is representing hull plates are welded not riveted but I guess I have a little SP in my designing lol. A quick coat of flat black and a coat of anidized bronze spraypaint I started stenciling and weathering with my usual black and rust washes.
After installing the PVC hooks for the helmets here is the final result now to make a couple for weapons.
Cheers!
