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Title: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Arcturus on June 08, 2013, 01:40:15 PM

Hello Guys,

recently the local discounter sold some snacks in nice round tubes which seemed perfectly sized for 28mm Storage Tanks. So i decided to build some. Planned are 8 Tanks in 3 different themes.

Here's a pic of the raw material: The tubes are approximaltely 15cm high and have a diameter of 8,5cm.
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST1.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST1.jpg.html)

First step was to insert a sturdy cardboard disc on tp to get a level ground.
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST2.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST2.jpg.html)

I decided to go for an overall segmented and riveted look. So i ordered 1,200 Rivets, glued some cardboard strips on the tubes and began drilling holes (each Tank needs approximately 110 Holes + the according number of rivets glued in)

Rivets:
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST3.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST3.jpg.html)

Rivet Strips:
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST4.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST4.jpg.html)

The three themes will be Hatch, Grated Hex, and 80mm fan. Here are the first two Themes:

Hatch: The Hatches are on their way from the US:
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST6.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST6.jpg.html)

The Hatch Theme will receive a Poseidon Energy Logo:
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/20110112125126FONV_Poseidon_Energy_Logo.png) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/20110112125126FONV_Poseidon_Energy_Logo.png.html)

Grated Hex:
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST5.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST5.jpg.html)

The Grated Hex Theme will receive a NW Disposal Systems Logo:
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/FNV_NW_Logo.png) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/FNV_NW_Logo.png.html)

The 80mm fans are still on their way too. But i hope to receive them next week! This theme will receive a Vault tec Logo:
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Vault_Tec_Fallout_3_logotipo.png) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Vault_Tec_Fallout_3_logotipo.png.html)

And to finish this first post here are some detail shots:
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST8.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST8.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST7.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/ST7.jpg.html)

I plan to use these Storage Tanks for Fallout, Dust Tactics, Warzone resurrection and Deadzone.

Hope to post further WIP shots and photos of finished pieces with minis for scale comparison soon.

Any comments are very welcome!

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Cherno on June 08, 2013, 01:50:45 PM

It looks liek a lot of work but I guess the end result will be worth it :)

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Rob_bresnen on June 08, 2013, 01:53:09 PM

I'm liking it. Good generic industrial scenery can be used in so many settings.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: von Lucky on June 08, 2013, 02:21:46 PM

Very nice - I was currently (as in the last 15 minutes) going through Google image search looking for 28mm water tanks as I want to build one too. The rivets are insane though. Insane.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: bandit86 on June 08, 2013, 02:32:11 PM

Now you may like doing rivets this way and they are great but there are some really nice 3D rivet decals you can get from train stores they look really good too. and easier...just saying :D

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Anpu on June 08, 2013, 02:35:16 PM

Looking great!

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Arcturus on June 08, 2013, 03:06:28 PM

Thanks for the nice comments

Well, i never heard of "3D Rivet Decals" before. Next time i will use these for sure. Thanks for the hint bandit86.

What colors would you suggests for the Tanks?

I'm considering white, very light blueish green, light grey, yellow or a light German field grey from Foundry Paint System. Or of course some sort of metallic color at least for the tanks with the 80mm fans on top. It has to be a color which will give a nice contrast when applying orange/red brown rust.

Three different colors for three themes. So what do you think?

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: zizi666 on June 08, 2013, 03:41:16 PM

Cool project !
You can also find rivets and nut/bolts in modelling supplies e.g. http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/ (http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/wargaming-materials-tools/augmentables-nuts-rivets-bolts.html)

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Suber on June 08, 2013, 03:54:21 PM

Most interesting project. And so are the rivets hints! :)

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: von Lucky on June 09, 2013, 12:44:27 AM

Quote from: Arcturus on June 08, 2013, 03:06:28 PM

What colors would you suggests for the Tanks?

I'm considering white, very light blueish green, light grey, yellow or a light German field grey from Foundry Paint System. Or of course some sort of metallic color at least for the tanks with the 80mm fans on top. It has to be a color which will give a nice contrast when applying orange/red brown rust.

Three different colors for three themes. So what do you think?

They (white / blueish green / light grey) sound great. Contrasting colours in the logos, etc will make them pop.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: bandit86 on June 09, 2013, 07:40:32 AM

Sorry had a memory lapse last night.  here is where I got mine
http://www.micromark.com/o-scale-decals-with-raised-3d-rivets-and-other-surface-details,9967.html
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2mwaxko.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/o9ob5f.jpg)
Here are mine with a Reaper figure for scale.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Rob_bresnen on June 09, 2013, 08:11:15 AM

They look jolly useful.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Arcturus on June 11, 2013, 05:46:29 PM

Hey,

the first tank is finished. I'm not 100% satisfied with the weathering but i think it will do.

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower1.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower1.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower2.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower2.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower3.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower3.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower4.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower4.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower5.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower5.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower6.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower6.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower7.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/Tower7.jpg.html)

C&C welcome and much appreciated.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: von Lucky on June 11, 2013, 10:36:25 PM

I like it. The weathering is fine - particularly on the decal.

I haven't decided on the top for my one that I'm sketching up. I was going to go with a railing all the way around, but I like the loop hand rails you've got.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Constable Bertrand on June 12, 2013, 01:33:51 PM

The rust looks pretty convincing, and the logo looks pretty legitimate, well done. I think the hex looks a little "plonked" on top. Could you recess it by building up the area around it more?

Cheers
Matt

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Christian on June 12, 2013, 01:39:01 PM

Hey that turned out really good!

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: 6milPhil on June 12, 2013, 01:54:19 PM

Excellent project, I think the weathering is just fine and dandy.

Where did you get the additional pieces from? Like the rivets, pipes, tap, etc.

Quote from: bandit86 on June 09, 2013, 07:40:32 AM

Sorry had a memory lapse last night.  here is where I got mine
http://www.micromark.com/o-scale-decals-with-raised-3d-rivets-and-other-surface-details,9967.html
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2mwaxko.jpg)

Yep these are the ones I use too. They're a lot easier to use then you might think. They're not as pronounced as the ones you've used though.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Arcturus on June 12, 2013, 04:08:54 PM

Thanks for the nice comments. Today the 80mm fans arrived. Now i can begin to finish two more towers.

@6milPhil:
the pipes are from the Chemical Plant set from Pegausu Hobbies or Urban War sells it as well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pegasus-Hobbies-Platformer-Construction-Chemical-Plant-Box-SW-/130924211171?pt=Games_US&hash=item1e7bb0ebe3

the rivets are from Vario helicopter:
http://www.mhm-modellbau.de/part-VA-10-32.php?MHMID=vloknkam0ou4el8qahg9ro77d0qv9h73

the Airco and the electricity box are from Pardulon:
http://pardulon-models.com/product_info.php/info/p187_Wand-Deko-II--Kaesten-.html

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: 6milPhil on June 12, 2013, 04:12:40 PM

Thanks.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: uti long smile on June 12, 2013, 05:14:20 PM

That's great.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Arcturus on June 15, 2013, 04:04:40 PM

Hello again,

today i want to show some WIP pics of the Power Tower or Ventilation Shaft:

Tower:
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/PowerTower1.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/PowerTower1.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/PowerTower2.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/PowerTower2.jpg.html)

Details:
(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/FanDetail.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/FanDetail.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/FanDetail2.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/FanDetail2.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Storage%20Tank%20Project/FanDetail3.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Storage%20Tank%20Project/FanDetail3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: von Lucky on June 15, 2013, 11:28:21 PM

Looking good - very nice weathering.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Constable Bertrand on June 16, 2013, 01:13:08 AM

 :-*  :-* :-*
That is amazing. A brilliant idea that is going to look fantastic, and provide an interesting alternate entry point to the vault.

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Mason on June 16, 2013, 01:42:19 AM

Oh, yes!
 :-*

This is clever.
 8)

And stolen!
 ;)

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 18, 2013, 09:41:28 AM

Nice terrain pieces - full of detail and atmosphere.

Tony

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: Arcturus on August 04, 2013, 01:04:02 PM

Thanks for all the nice comments. the project is finished now. More pics at my Fallout project thread:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=18503.105

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Fallout%20Project/VT1.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Fallout%20Project/VT1.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Fallout%20Project/Poseidon1.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Fallout%20Project/Poseidon1.jpg.html)

(http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/Arcturus_Mengsk/Fallout%20Project/NW1.jpg) (http://s570.photobucket.com/user/Arcturus_Mengsk/media/Fallout%20Project/NW1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: spevna on August 04, 2013, 01:19:03 PM

I like those a lot.

I shall be nicking this idea posthaste!

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 04, 2013, 01:22:48 PM

Great  8)

Regarding the rust stains, have a go with the paint thinned down a bit and then build it up from there  :)

cheers

James

Title: Re: Storage Tank Project (aka Arcturus the Riveter)
Post by: uti long smile on August 04, 2013, 08:49:29 PM

That is a lovely paint scheme too.