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Title: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on July 18, 2011, 10:02:10 AM
Hi, All.

I've just posted the latest pics of my rather time-consuming walker project. http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/07/hmsw-gargantua-progress-so-far.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/07/hmsw-gargantua-progress-so-far.html)

She's taking shape at last - but still a long way to go!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eZL3R2Ynv58/TiPqi9pqQzI/AAAAAAAAAP8/BPf4hoNNwqY/s640/A.JPG)

Rivet count so far: 1,398!

What do you think?
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: isaanmini on July 18, 2011, 10:05:36 AM
Not enough rivets mate.......

Actually, its marvelous
well done

Barry
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: isaanmini on July 18, 2011, 10:11:07 AM
PS
Just took a look at your blog.......my what a big..... moustache!.....must grow one just like it for BLAM

All the best for your continuing projects.......great blog

Barry
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Pappa Midnight on July 28, 2011, 12:06:00 PM
I like building BIG stuff but you Sir are bonkers!
Really impressive and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished model.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on July 31, 2011, 03:39:36 AM
Thanks guys! Glad you're impressed.

More updates following soon....
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Rob_bresnen on July 31, 2011, 08:33:33 AM
I love it- it looks sooo victorian- I think it's that lovely green colour as much as all the rivits.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on August 01, 2011, 04:38:57 AM
OK - just added an update and new pics to my blog... Work continues!

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/08/rivets-and-bolts-can-drive-you-nuts.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/08/rivets-and-bolts-can-drive-you-nuts.html)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N8GcJhOaK08/TjYU9L0BN2I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/AmERVBKL1Pk/s640/A.JPG)

Hope you like!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Peter@BattleScape on August 01, 2011, 04:44:35 AM
Very nice....I must say the choice of British Racing Green was PERFECT ;D

Pete
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: DowVooVoo on August 01, 2011, 12:29:49 PM
by the gods, that is GREAT!!!! :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on August 08, 2011, 04:11:27 AM
Thanks, guys! Glad you like it!

Here's a bit more from today's blog...

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--8bZP9jfXyU/Tj9NhHbnQRI/AAAAAAAAARc/ujO40ZybNsU/s640/B.jpg)

More pics here:http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/08/roll-out-big-guns.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/08/roll-out-big-guns.html)

All the best!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Sterling Moose on August 08, 2011, 04:25:12 AM
Nice, nothing like being equipped for planetary bombardment!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Red Orc on August 08, 2011, 03:46:31 PM
It is really stunning. I am agog for further developments!

And have a one of these  :o too.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: The_Beast on August 08, 2011, 04:19:06 PM
Oh.
My.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on August 29, 2011, 04:52:38 AM
And here's some more...

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x4UpmMkuv88/TlsE7RrkSmI/AAAAAAAAATs/g2gIiXNN15Q/s400/Title.JPG)

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/08/so-many-projects-so-little-time.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/08/so-many-projects-so-little-time.html)

Rivet-count... 2,146!

What do you think?
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on August 29, 2011, 05:15:22 AM
Neck detailing...

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uty31eKY7cM/TlsFQ941mZI/AAAAAAAAATw/ZKRHTiPVovs/s400/P8290002.JPG)
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on August 29, 2011, 12:15:34 PM
It is certainly looking impressive.

The only thing that is bothering me is the colour  :-I  I know why you have chosen that colour keeping with the train colours of the period etc. but I don't know..I kinda would prefer...a different colour ???

Still great work though!! :D

Cheers
Fuzzy.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on August 29, 2011, 12:29:00 PM
The colours were chosen to pay homage to the River Don Engine, now housed at Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield, South Yorkshire (where I grew up)

(http://www.simt.co.uk/uploads/River_Don_Image.JPG)

This was a 12000 HP steam engine used for rolling armour plate - appropriate to VSF, I think.

Obviously, I could have chosen any number of other colour schemes, but this felt absolutely, characteristically Victorian.

It didn't have legs, though...
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Mr.Marx on August 29, 2011, 01:13:19 PM
I love the colour myself. Very victorian in feel. Great stuff.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Rob_bresnen on August 29, 2011, 11:33:51 PM
perfect.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: The_Beast on August 30, 2011, 02:18:11 PM
My impression was the shade was perfect, but perhaps a bit light. You must forgive as, even in the image of the engine above, it's mostly in shadow, and the impression is of much darker. Now, the fact that it made perfect sense for a locomotive engine may mean that Fuzzy's hesitation towards it on a British military vehicle is quite understandable. ;->=

All of the above does not withstand the awesomeness of the project, the delight in the unusual look of form and color, the sheer terror afforded to any opponent's forces.

See? I quite go on when the first shock, AFTER A FEW WEEKS, wears off from each update. You MUST heap on more awesomeness to quell my verbal meanderings!  lol

Doug
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Rob_bresnen on August 31, 2011, 07:23:25 PM
This is at a timne when the average british squadie was dressed in bright red- cammo wasn't all the rage.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on September 01, 2011, 08:44:50 AM
Perhaps I should just hurry up and finish this one so I can build a grey one? Or blue?

Any preferences?

I know! I could do every rivet a different colour! Psychedelic, dude!

Or, not...
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on September 01, 2011, 09:55:30 AM
I certainly expected it to be painted like a steam train rather than camo but It must be the shade of green that is bothering me or the lighting in the photo has bleached out the colour.

Anyway it is an impressive build nonetheless and I look forward to its completion.

cheers
Fuzzy.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Mr.Marx on September 01, 2011, 10:50:25 AM
Quote from: Colonel O Truth on September 01, 2011, 08:44:50 AM
Perhaps I should just hurry up and finish this one so I can build a grey one? Or blue?

Any preferences?

I know! I could do every rivet a different colour! Psychedelic, dude!

Or, not...

 lol

Needs more skulls and spikes.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: gamer Mac on September 01, 2011, 05:19:39 PM
Love the downward pointing guns :-* :-* :-*
Cracking work.
I love the colour.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Sinewgrab on September 02, 2011, 02:29:44 AM
By Jove! A most beauteous machine!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on September 05, 2011, 04:49:01 AM
OK - here's a bit more!

I've been working on the underbelly today.

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/09/belly-of-beast.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/09/belly-of-beast.html)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ANt29wlLoeU/TmRAjtgxKCI/AAAAAAAAAVk/z4TZFIADK1w/s400/Main.JPG)

Rivet Count: 2,337!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: The_Beast on September 05, 2011, 06:24:23 PM
Quote from: Colonel O Truth on September 05, 2011, 04:49:01 AM
OK - here's a bit more!

I've been working on the underbelly today.

That's the way! I barely make comment.  lol

Quote from: Colonel O Truth on September 05, 2011, 04:49:01 AM
Rivet Count: 2,337!

Yes, yes, we know. Certifiable. Cackle any louder, and you'll find your work hampered by a coat with wrap around sleeves...

Doug
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on September 06, 2011, 01:10:58 PM
Started attaching/completing the first leg! A momentous occasion!

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/09/bit-more-leg-work.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/09/bit-more-leg-work.html)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UrWdMFo10Do/TmYF3s36nhI/AAAAAAAAAWU/EwRa-qqkx7U/s400/Main.JPG)

Time-consuming, to say the least...
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: The_Beast on September 06, 2011, 04:41:00 PM
Oh

My

GAWD!

Doug
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on September 12, 2011, 04:08:56 AM
Done the first foot and added a further 177 rivets!

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/09/some-fancy-footwork.html
 (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.com/2011/09/some-fancy-footwork.html)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MPy8ZGqcqBk/Tm1y0Kay3OI/AAAAAAAAAWk/6eNQFsA9Xc8/s400/End.JPG)

Rivet Count: 2,526!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: marianas_gamer on September 12, 2011, 05:22:40 AM
Looking good, more rivets!!  ;D ;D ;D
LB
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Doomsdave on September 12, 2011, 12:18:31 PM
This is getting really exciting now that I can envision the final product.  Really nice! 
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on September 12, 2011, 07:50:35 PM
Thank you, gentlemen!

I've just been assessing how much more needs to be done - you know, all the little bits one tends to forget about that make all the difference...

I admit, I'll be rather glad when this is over! After all, I've been looking forward to starting something big!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 13, 2012, 03:59:58 AM
Wow – It's been ages since I was on here! Been kinda busy with other stuff….

Anyway, Gargantua is back on the table and looking pretty good, if I say so myself…

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Iw3Gayk4wfI/TziFwGGsWVI/AAAAAAAAAZo/Ksm3VQVwOXA/s400/Image0289.jpg)

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/she-got-leeegs.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/she-got-leeegs.html)

Check out the link above for more on my blog. Hope you like!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Chairface on February 13, 2012, 04:13:12 AM
Now that is beyond modelling and approaching art!  :-*
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 13, 2012, 05:39:01 AM
Why thank you, Sir!

Still a lot to do but I'm pretty chuffed!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Red Orc on February 13, 2012, 11:22:56 AM
 :o

It's quite literally awe-inspiring! I'd missed the last update around September, for I hadn't seen it with a leg on - this really is marvellous.

Can we all come to New Zealand to gaze at your lovely toy please?
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: The_Beast on February 13, 2012, 07:14:35 PM
I also missed the mid-September update, to my shame.

You realize, though, this will do nothing to negate the general impression you are certifiable, right?

Doug
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Ray Rivers on February 13, 2012, 07:29:51 PM
Quite a monster!  :o

Very impressive!  :-*
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Doomsdave on February 13, 2012, 11:31:06 PM
I have been anxiously awaiting an update to this project.  You certainly don't disappoint.  Wonderful work as always.  Your efforts are in the same league as the LAF greats. 
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 14, 2012, 07:22:11 AM
Red Orc - Of course you're welcome over here any time! Don't forget the duty-free, old boy!

Beast - ???? Me??? Certifiable???? They give certificates for this stuff now? Wonderful! Maybe I can pin it up with my 25 metres doggy-paddle silver medal!

Ray - Thanks! I try...

Doomsdave - Sorry to have kept you waiting so long... I'm flattered to receive such high praise.

More to come, chaps. I'm spending a night on the pistons tonight...
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 19, 2012, 07:54:50 AM
Posted new pics of components and comparison shots on my blog tonight…

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/lots-o-little-bits.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/lots-o-little-bits.html)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NWeP4tjhN7M/T0CinHHgIDI/AAAAAAAAAbg/sZYTlfa-w0k/s400/P1260012.JPG)

Hope you like!

All the Best!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 20, 2012, 09:44:22 AM
The legs, feet, pistons and hoses are all on! Not long now...

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/two-feet-deeper-in.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/two-feet-deeper-in.html)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N6oBas2CoAU/T0IRblPUL2I/AAAAAAAAAcA/5MpIGFKTNDA/s400/P1270001.JPG)

Almost time to start something new...
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: marianas_gamer on February 20, 2012, 09:57:09 AM
What a beauty  :-* :-* :-*
LB
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: mattblackgod on February 20, 2012, 04:49:19 PM
Stunning machine!  :-*
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 20, 2012, 05:13:43 PM
Why thank you, Gentlemen. I'm glad you like it!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: aggro84 on February 21, 2012, 05:08:01 AM
Very nice! You have been working on this model for a while and it shows.  :-*
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 21, 2012, 06:05:41 AM
Quite so, Aggro - it has taken far too long to get this far. All was going swimmingly until life got in the way... Back on track now, though!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: aggro84 on February 22, 2012, 02:24:07 AM
Real life can really get in the way of miniature painting and gaming.
I hate you real life.  >:( lol
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 22, 2012, 06:56:30 AM
It certainly can! Wait a minute... Do they have real life in California...?

 ;)
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 22, 2012, 09:47:38 AM
Thought you guys might like a close look at my rear entrance tonight...

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/behold-my-rear-entrance.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/behold-my-rear-entrance.html)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BFO3cjnunYs/T0Sz4hb1o9I/AAAAAAAAAdc/Cc-56Gv6PO0/s400/P1290013.JPG)

Rivet count is now up to 3,464!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 22, 2012, 10:04:49 AM
Wow! High praise indeed, Bezzo - and gratefully accepted. There's a lot of talent out there in the world of wargaming and model making. It's a thrill to be in such good comany. Thanks!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Jonas on February 22, 2012, 10:44:45 AM
Great work! Wonderful machine you got there!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: aggro84 on February 23, 2012, 02:40:31 AM
Quote from: Colonel O Truth on February 22, 2012, 06:56:30 AM
It certainly can! Wait a minute... Do they have real life in California...?

 ;)

Hey now. That's enough of that talk.
Just because I've had 8 plastic surgeries and the most "off road" my Humvee has ever been was to Starbucks, doesn't mean I don't have a real life.  lol
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 23, 2012, 07:06:26 AM
Plastic surgeries?! Awesome! Can I add some rivets?  ;)
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on February 29, 2012, 10:58:49 AM
OK - I scratch-built the controls and Gatling guns today...

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/accessorise-accessorise-accessorise.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/accessorise-accessorise-accessorise.html)

What do you think?

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-khe_kNrS-0s/T03uldTu0kI/AAAAAAAAAgs/-tsJJrmrWzo/s400/I.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--5slkmeCplo/T03uxi9Fr-I/AAAAAAAAAhE/X_6mQJzvl9M/s400/L.JPG)

Rivet Count: 3,552!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Chairface on February 29, 2012, 12:28:41 PM
Ooooh. That looks great.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: The_Beast on February 29, 2012, 01:51:18 PM
Quote from: Colonel O Truth on February 22, 2012, 09:47:38 AM
Thought you guys might like a close look at my rear entrance tonight...

Can you believe it? Everyone is so stunned by the project, no one 'jumped' on that wording... ::)

Quote from: Colonel O Truth

Rivet count is now up to 3,464!

Quote from: Colonel O Truth

Rivet Count: 3,552!

Not certifiable. Certified.

Doug
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Arteis on March 03, 2012, 12:42:35 AM
I like your smaller HMSW 'Pantagruel' as well - though I do feel some attachment, having suggested her name.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NWeP4tjhN7M/T0CinHHgIDI/AAAAAAAAAbg/sZYTlfa-w0k/s1600/P1260012.JPG)

Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Steve F on March 03, 2012, 11:08:06 AM
Probably the single most convincing VSF walker I have ever seen.  Congratulations, sir.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report - FINISHED!
Post by: Colonel O Truth on March 04, 2012, 11:39:01 AM
Thank you, gentlemen.

I am pleased to announce that she is FINISHED!

I've just posted pics and stuff on my blog:

http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/i-name-this-walker-gargantua.html (http://colonelotruth.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/i-name-this-walker-gargantua.html)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lTcnAmHcQBU/T1NKvnEZ0cI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/R9dTw169BUw/s400/P2090021.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sYltuoWXnCM/T1NKsOypLkI/AAAAAAAAAiI/gjgPgTxuqqk/s400/P2090019.JPG)

So glad this is over! Working on a few new projects already...

All the Best!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: odd duck on March 04, 2012, 11:46:16 AM
WOW!!Stunning attention to detail a true masterpiece :o :o :-* :-*
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Ray Rivers on March 04, 2012, 02:00:32 PM
She's a big honking nightmare of hydraulics, tubing and rivets...  :o

Well done!  :-*
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on March 04, 2012, 06:13:56 PM
Thank you very much, gentlemen. I'm glad you're impressed!

Bezzo - another word which has been tremendously over-used is RIVETS. And MY FINGERTIPS.

Oh well. On with the next project. No rest for the wicked.
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Rob_bresnen on March 07, 2012, 12:57:01 AM
well done you mad bugger. But what was the final rivet count?
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: FramFramson on March 07, 2012, 04:42:54 AM
That is easily the most sophisticated VSW machine I can recall ever seeing (well, in terms of wargames models). That's a deep functional understanding of steam engine and machine forms and construction and the whole model is built around and with that knowledge. 
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: Colonel O Truth on March 07, 2012, 05:33:27 AM
Rob - Thanks!

Final rivet count was 3,630!

Fram - Thank you very much. All that 'Industrial Revolution' stuff at school was good for something, I guess!
Title: Re: HMSW Gargantua - progess report
Post by: mattblackgod on March 07, 2012, 09:10:35 AM
Simply  :-* :-* A work of art!