The Big, The Bad, The Ugly

Those who listen to Thrallblacks Radio will know that I've been working on a converted Behemoth for the last wee while. Time to post some photos showing progress!

First up is some the many parts procured from PP's webstore which include those from the plastic warjack kit, Black Ivan, Extreme Juggernaut, Destroyer, Drago, Torch and Behemoth kits.

 

After a dry fit I decided that the mid-section of the 'jack needed to be extended to 1) add height/mass and 2) provide some seperation between the smaller plastic legs and larger carapace. This was achieved using an aluminium pipe filled with Knead-It and pinned down into the waist.

 

The final height of the extension was determined and held in place by filling the boiler piece with Knead-It. Next, the legs were slightly repositioned and fixed, and a loin cloth + chest armour left over from my Spriggan were added. The model was then pinned down through some bark onto the base.

 

The upper carapace and cowl were then fitted followed by some plasticard plates to cover the arm holes.

 

Shoulders and and arms are next:

Followed by the head and necklace. The plastic hands needed to be cut back to allow for the new claws to be fitted on. Torch's arm attachment makes an even more impressive 'armour-piercing' appearance and adds a similar flavour to the original Behemoth with the rockety things on the top.

 

A few finishing touches with guitar wire piping and the shoulder-mounted bombards:

 

And here he is with the other hand done and a comparison in size to a plastic Juggernaut. Still to do is put on are the smoke stacks and second Torch attachment which are still coming from PP, an emblem or two and finishing off the base.

 

It's worked out very nicely I think, and in my humble opinion a vastly better model than the original. Thoughts, ideas, comments and criticism are all appreciated!