Eilif's Toybashing and More (9/21 Robotix storage tank Vs 40k)

[eilif]

It has been a bit since I've built terrain.
However,  I recently bought 50+ pounds of Robotix toys off Craigslist and I've been working on some terrain for a friend.

First two pics showing Robotix parts assembled (some cutting required) with bingo chips, pathology specimen case lids, Leftover game tokens, and various other bits.

Last pic shows complete after few layers of spray paint and a single drybrush.  Very good chance I'll be building similar versions for myself.  Really happy with the results here and it was an extremely fast project.

[Daeothar]

Very nice parts to play around with!

And (near) instant results too; the end results look really good as small terrain pieces!

[eilif]

Very nice parts to play around with!

And (near) instant results too; the end results look really good as small terrain pieces!

Thanks!
They're bigger than they seem, but I am probably going to build some bigger pieces for myself. 

I should do a comparison shots between these and the standard 40k modular chemical tank.

[Metternich]

Quite effective.  Good looking terrain.

[jhonpog]

yeah very nice Eilif. I like how you can stack those two upright pieces and the one you've cut in half make very convincing power generators.

Like you I am a big fan of the spray can

[eilif]

Thanks folks.
I'm pleased with the look.

The cylinders come in halves so I only have to cut the end/wheel pieces.  Power generators is kind of what I was thinking to. Kind of Star Wars-ey.

As for spray cans. I find i can do almost all my urban/industrial terrain painting with spray cans and paint markers. I just break out the brushes for the final drybrush.  These didn't even get any washes!

[Mason]

They look like very useful bits of kit to play around with.
Nice end results.
 

[dwbullock]

'Specimen Container Lids...'

Eeeeeeeeew!

I'm always trying to hunt down something that works for little bits of flooring like that.  Tried aquarium filters, but didn't really like them.  3d printing annoyed me more than aided me.  Good find.

[eilif]

'Specimen Container Lids...'

Eeeeeeeeew!

I'm always trying to hunt down something that works for little bits of flooring like that.  Tried aquarium filters, but didn't really like them.  3d printing annoyed me more than aided me.  Good find.

If you're in the states I might be able to help you out with some.  PM if interested.

[eilif]

Here's a comparison shot with the two sizes of 40k storage tank.

[jhonpog]

I find the 40k tanks too detailed for my tastes. Much prefer your take on it Eilif

[eilif]

I find the 40k tanks too detailed for my tastes. Much prefer your take on it Eilif

Thanks and I agree.  The Robotix level of detail is a nice compromise between the simple vintage Necromunda aesthetic and the uber detailed current style.

[Red Orc]

They are quite nice, but I've never heard of Robotix before. Is it just a US thing, or am I just very out of touch? Been looking on ebay and everything seems to be from the US at least.