Scrap Tech Coupe Part 4

Little bit more work. I've raised the height of the hood/bonnet as it looked a little low, finished the grill and started on one of the cabin styles

Big Guns Part 2

Just a little more work on the trail part of the gun:

Big guns never tire

What an interesting day, I should have been finishing some programming work, and then having visitors - since the latter cancelled I got the building tools out again. I did a little more work on the coupe, but came to a halt on that as I'm waiting on some tubing for the next bit. Instead of wasting the time, I decided to start on my next project - a large scrap-tech artillery piece. I'm not sure what kind of gun it will have, but it's designed to provide a more generic carriage which can be fitted with guns from other ranges. Anyway, lots of detailing to add before then.

It's based on a WW2 Russian 203mm design which used tracks instead of wheels, but I think once I get this finished and cast up, I will offer versions with both wheels and tracks (indeed the Russian one was later fitted with wheels too). There's a Pound coin in the photo so you can see that this is truly a big gun carriage; some kind of siege piece I expect.

Scrap Tech Coupe Part 3

Here's a WIP of one of the fronts that will be available it needs some cleanup and then the scrap look adding.

Scrap Tech Coupe Part 2

Just a little more progress:

Added wheel flares and worked on a hatch at the back for access to some internal mechanism (or entry for smaller riders?)

Back in the UK...

Well I've been home now for a couple of weeks, and well I can't say I'm happy at all. It's cold and grey here all the damn time and it's supposed to be summer! Anyway, my 40k stuff still hasn't caught up with me so I've been working on some scratch building projects to hopefully get cast up when they are done and sold to generate some income for other projects.

First up is the Scrap-Tech coupe:

The back section is lagging behind as I'm still designing this, but it will be modular to give several weapon/cabin options.

I'm struggling to find work at the moment which is unfortunate and unhelpful, but at least I have a car now thanks to my parents' generosity so at least I will be able to drive to 40k games very shortly! As a bonus it's an estate car/wagon so I have tonnes of room in the back to haul around all my scenery which will no doubt help get involved with the gaming community in the UK.

All good things must come to an end...

...and I have to leave Canada. Sadly after months of being messed around and waiting I heard today that my paperwork is being delayed again. Since I only have 4 weeks to remain here legally, and very little money having not been able to work for 8 weeks I have had to call time on the farce getting this paperwork has been.

In the last 3 years I've made some great friends here, and really had a chance to indulge my 40k hobby, for which I am very thankful. Last year I was doing a tournament every 2 months which was excellent  with the highlight being heading down to the States for OFCC.

I never had time to play many games when I was working in the UK (40-60 hour weeks coupled with 4-6 hours each day commuting) and I wasn't really in a 40k hotspot so I have no idea what the situation will be when I return. Therefore I don't really know when I'll update this blog again as I'm now starting to pack everything up and dispose of items I can't ship out.

Happy gaming everyone, I'll jump back in when I next can!