Blackadder Proposes a Warmonger Titan of the Emperor Class

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Here's Johnny:



Now we'll real put your faith in my decisions to the test when I lay this down upon you all.

I've decided to cut the second and third tiers down about 2 inches (5 CM) Gasp!

The legs looked too long and gangly

[url]https://i.imgur.com/sGYBtVc.jpg[/url]


It took a lot of nerve and we'll see the wisdom or folly of this decision but right now it seems the right thing to do.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/kbt3AiE.jpg[/url]


I went through these evolutions with my warlord until I got it right (To my eye anyway) lengthening and shortening the upper and lower legs about three times in total each.

[Blackadder]

The New Helsreach Chapter 11

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqUSHhWErdY[/url]

Has revealed a heretofore unknown area of detail under the greave skirt ( Yeah I know what I've said.)

[url]https://i.imgur.com/mi7Tgk1.jpg[/url]


Anyway I knew there were actuators there but I fought the temptation to make the toes movable as the effort I put into movable toes on my Warlord was pretty much for nothing. I rarely pose it with the toes flexed.

Another tidbit of detail is the corner spires have pointy bits on both ends.

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Details Details:

The Devil is in the details. Since I found out last week courtesy of HelsReach 11 that the corner spires are pointy on both ends; Egad!!!!! I've come up with a way (I think) to make the legs pose-able to a degree. The image in my last post shows internal cylinders that while I know they had to be there. None the less; it is nice to have verification.


[url]https://i.imgur.com/0ZezakH.jpg[/url]


I've also worked on the Upper leg housing and made the foot pad ankle gimbal system a reality that I believe will be strong enough to support the 10 kilos of mass this model will ultimately have.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/dI41YB6.jpg[/url]


It took a bit of scrambling to make up for that deficit............

[url]https://i.imgur.com/GYfmdur.jpg[/url]


Right now I am just toying with the components to see what can be done.... I may have to scrap the idea of the internal mop handle for a more utilitarian center column.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/HTPFpjl.jpg[/url]


Which would be a pity but I'm not exactly wedded to the idea; one of the benefits of designing on the fly.

[Blackadder]

Zounds!

I hate to toot my own horn but this actually worked out as a surprise to even me.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/GutkRnb.jpg[/url]


The above view is of the internal structure where I hope to be able to house twenty to forty troop harnesses and still have room for the stabilizing cylinders

[url]https://i.imgur.com/Iaisvly.jpg[/url]


The view above is of the rear disembarkment doors which I feel are much more practical that front mounted doors as it give the troops the ability to form up before confronting their adversaries. Not in the best Imperial tradition I know but definitely saner.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/1JzNvHK.jpg[/url]


The friction gimbel works as designed and I am hoping with the 20 odd pounds of Emperor Titan they will provide the requisite stability. The stabilizers may offer assistance there.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/LS5xiMs.jpg[/url]


Front clearance also seems adequate when assuming the classic combat pose.


[url]https://i.imgur.com/VIXWH91.jpg[/url]


and with the second and third tiers in place we begin to see the entire leg become a reality.

Finally the interior structure that will house the troops.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/n1EB95i.jpg[/url]


This structure will slide out of the greave to reveal the inner transport chamber and the mechanical walking devices/components. I'm going to be hard pressed finding room for all that needs to be here and still have room for activation.

[Blackadder]

First Time Assembled:

I worked yesterday evening into the early morning hours to assemble the working joints of both legs albeit with temporary diameter screws 6-32 until I found out if the design is viable.

And it WAS!

[url]https://i.imgur.com/fXNC3DN.jpg[/url]


In the basic pose, legs straight, the inner side toes had just the right amount of clearance between the greaves at the most minimum width adjustment of the pelvic block.

I had made allowances for up to an inch per leg but it wasn't needed. If the model could actually walk, the inner toes would clear each other with each step.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/NTpVqrQ.jpg[/url]


Next I adjusted the pose with one foot forward as if stepping out. The adjustment was made gingerly as all the friction axles aren't in place yet so the knee joints and hip sockets are rather stiff in appearance,

The dual axle hip sockets worked as planned, allowing the legs to be placed one behind the other as would be necessary if this contraption could walk as a true biped instead of a baby's rocking waddle which would look comical on a battlefield.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/s8E7T0S.jpg[/url]


Again the limited range of motion due to the small temporary hardware limited the viability of the pose. With the right diameter hardware the poses will have a more fluid appearance.

Finally the spraddle legged Classic Titan Pose.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/FbjPGwI.jpg[/url]


Again made viable by the dual axle hip joints is thankfully a reality......

[url]https://i.imgur.com/F6p0kQx.jpg[/url]


In the Immortal words of Dr Strangelove; "Mien Fuhrer! I CAN WALK!"

MARTINI TIME!

[Meph]

Martini well deserved! It's very impressive to see it making its first steps.

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Thanks for the reply Meph,

In No Particular Order:

Yesterday I replaced the temporary 6-32 hardware with 10-32 screws and this morning I beefed up the third tier to receive the full 10 kilos of weight it must endure for decades at the least. This little top hat style construction bears easily twice that even without reinforcement so I'm certain even with the top hamper it will serve.

So in no particular order here's my assembly:

[url]https://i.imgur.com/0Ict0U8.jpg[/url]


Everything looks rather slapdash and crude at this stage

[url]https://i.imgur.com/PChstET.jpg[/url]


The excess framing needs to be cut down now that it is no longer needed

[url]https://i.imgur.com/ppzYPg9.jpg[/url]


and the axle sleeves for the knee and 'medial hamstring tendon' actuator (For want of a technical term) need to be pared down and encased.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/TYj85h3.jpg[/url]


I'm rather surprised at the interior of the second tier not needing further bracing but I'll add some anyway now that I have a good idea of the direction I'll be pursuing finishing up the articulation mechanisms.

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Exhausted:

I'm going to leave you with these two images because I just too mentally exhausted to go any further.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/rZMoOtE.jpg[/url]


Tomorrow we'll see Imperius Rex make his debut.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/siTdIJk.jpg[/url]


Wedded as it were to his lower parts. Ha!

And hopefully standing on his own.

[Blackadder]

OMO:

Oh My Omnissiah!

After a bit over a year it is beyond gratifying to sit in front of this construction and gingerly assemble the dozens of components that make up Imperius Rex (Not it's name but what came to me yesterday evening when assembling the legs. "First you have to vacuum the floor and dust the furniture" was my better half's injuncture when I proposed to display this creation on the rug in front of the TV. (lest it be damaged if it topples over)

My primary concern was ameliorated when it stood without the aid of something to lean against.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/ErYsfTT.jpg[/url]


This first image is from ground level and appears a bit empty of detail which will be remedied in the coming months.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/iNud7xb.jpg[/url]


The full on front view is more satisfactory. The proportions look right on to my eye.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/iE5VzZ1.jpg[/url]


Now that the stability of the model is not in question I'll reassemble it on the console fronting my desk and assemble the rear components as well.

[url]https://i.imgur.com/p3mfbE0.jpg[/url]


Finally; a 3 foot scale to show the height thus far.

Whew!

[LostInTheDark]

That's just so many types of awesome!

Thanks for sharing, I've really enjoyed following the journey so far