B&SI: Super Heavy Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLSR)

[Machinator]

It's been a long time since I've tackled a big project (aside from the ones sitting on my desk awaiting inspiration) so when Feast of Blades asked if I could supply another prize for their next event (October 11-13 http://www.feastofblades.com/) that sent my addle mind a thinking of possibilities. The two I thought of were a rail cannon system that could be used with my existing line of parts and an oversized MLSR rocket pod, both mounted on a Baneblade chassis. When put to a vote on my Facebook page the readers were more or less split and to honest, so was I. Decisions, decisions....

But one of the comments caught my eye and got me thinking. His vote was for a “ Multilauncher with several different sizes missile tubes. A size for every occasion.” Hmmm, I like that idea….

So I sketched up an idea that I loved. Two sets of launchers! A central system with a rack of missiles the size of ICBMs and two side pods filled with enough missiles to make a Bloodthirster crap his pants.

But enough talk, time for pictures!

First up are the two rockets systems. The center system will have four missiles with the two side pods having fifteen each:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2650_zps23e7008e.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2650_zps23e7008e.jpg.html)

Here’s the central launcher with most of the body blocked in. Still a lot of detail work to do:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2652_zpsf479488f.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2652_zpsf479488f.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2654_zpsa244eebb.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2654_zpsa244eebb.jpg.html)


http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2655_zps1a465e14.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2655_zps1a465e14.jpg.html)

[Machinator]

And here’s the side pod, also with a lot of detail work to be done:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2653_zps9b6b7d04.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2653_zps9b6b7d04.jpg.html)

And here’s how they’ll look together:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2656_zps65e3aa9e.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2656_zps65e3aa9e.jpg.html)

Still an incredible amount of work to be done and a deadline looms. Best get back to work….

Oh, and did I mention I'll be casting it too? ;)

[YorkNecromancer]

:eek:

What?

No, wait.

What?

:eek:

****ety ****ing ****, that ****ing thing is an absolute ****ing beast.

[Machinator]

Small update, been working on the mounts for the two missile systems. I’m going to try and be clever and come up with a way so that the side pods can be removed, probably using magnets. But it’s coming along nicely:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2660_zps761ab9ec.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2660_zps761ab9ec.jpg.html)
I also thought you guys would like to see it with the missiles installed ;)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2658_zpsf3efeb45.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2658_zpsf3efeb45.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2659_zps8f3732af.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2659_zps8f3732af.jpg.html)

[Machinator]

Well work continues on this little project. I got just about everything blocked in and ready for all the detail work, and there's going to be a lot of that. As you can see there is a new base plate to go along with the MLRS mount, which will also work with my Heavy Tank Turret.

So much more work to do before the Feast of Blades....

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2747_zpsd5e263b0.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2747_zpsd5e263b0.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2748_zps6db8cd7c.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2748_zps6db8cd7c.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2750_zps208c5244.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2750_zps208c5244.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2751_zps32e2d547.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2751_zps32e2d547.jpg.html)

[Machinator]

A lot has been going on behind the scenes with this project. Namely a deadline barreling down on me (the Feast of Blades starts next weekend) but deadlines are also great motivators. Nevertheless it is finished!

So let’s first get you up to speed on where we are the masters and the resulting cast parts.

The supports:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2773_zpsebc3b867.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2773_zpsebc3b867.jpg.html)

The missile pods:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2771_zpseae8f762.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2771_zpseae8f762.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2772_zps571e39bc.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2772_zps571e39bc.jpg.html)

Mounting plate:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2775_zpsc6e2c70a.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2775_zpsc6e2c70a.jpg.html)

[Machinator]

Launch tubes:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2778_zps8aa82cb9.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2778_zps8aa82cb9.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2781_zps45d513ca.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2781_zps45d513ca.jpg.html)

The turret:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2779_zps467dc839.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2779_zps467dc839.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2780_zps36ddc044.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2780_zps36ddc044.jpg.html)

[Machinator]

Here is the launch tubes assembled:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2782_zpsb0f969da.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2782_zpsb0f969da.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2783_zpsab0b5a4c.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2783_zpsab0b5a4c.jpg.html)


Missile pods installed via magnets:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2785_zpse198071e.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2785_zpse198071e.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2784_zps3b50dcd4.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2784_zps3b50dcd4.jpg.html)

[Machinator]

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2786_zpsb34fa276.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2786_zpsb34fa276.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2787_zps203cc173.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2787_zps203cc173.jpg.html)

And finally, here is is….

THE SHADOWHAMMER!

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2797_zps91f40616.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2797_zps91f40616.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2799_zps12fd6864.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2799_zps12fd6864.jpg.html)

[Machinator]

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2798_zps139c236f.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2798_zps139c236f.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2791_zps27f9fe28.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2791_zps27f9fe28.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2792_zps028054cf.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2792_zps028054cf.jpg.html)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2793_zpsd2e0c3e2.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2793_zpsd2e0c3e2.jpg.html)

And so this project comes to an end. Eventually this will all make it into my store once a few tweaks have been made, so just be patient

And oh yes, those headlight are light up, courtesy of my Illuminare LED kits. See my store for details.

[SotonShades]

Magnificent as ever! I'm sure that would look epic on top of a Reaver as well. Damn, why do I not have any money at the moment :(

[Pauly Addams]

Awe inspiring, I think that would give any enemy commander pause. Amazing scratch building as always, I've been eyeing your work since finding your Oppressor tank treads on Warseer.

Keep it up!

[olberon]

looking great!!! one point i really have to make since it annoys the hell out of me...
the lower left missile (the huge one) is a bit off in its mounting ;)

[Machinator]

looking great!!! one point i really have to make since it annoys the hell out of me...
the lower left missile (the huge one) is a bit off in its mounting ;)

I know, I fixed it before boxing it up ;) Just didn't have time to retake the pics.

Well as it turns out I was not the first one to use the Shadowhammer name. That honor belongs to 1hadhq on DakkaDakka:

http://www.dakkadakka.com/.../posts/list/225933.page...

It's quite the coincidence that they're both missile tanks, although of different patterns. It's as if all Baneblade-based MLRS's want to be called Shadowhammers....

I will consider this a legacy to the work that he started

[Meph]

Wow, I didn't realize how big the pod was until I saw it mounted. That's like.. wow... :D

[Brakkart]

Man that is amazing, the very definition of shock and awe!

[Meph]

On a slightly related note. Check this out. real-world proof that you can never, ever, have enough missiles...

5250
http://www.military-today.com/artillery/jobaria.htm


http://youtu.be/i8fC7bxDYnA

[Brakkart]

Dang I would not want to be on the receiving end of that rocket barrage! It just keeps going and going... Add a couple more trailers that length and armour/arm up the towing vehicle some more and you've pretty much got a Land Train.

[Machinator]

Ladies and Gentlemen! The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here!

The World Ender Missile System and Extra Large Mounting Plate are now available for purchase!

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2785_zpse198071e.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/IMG_2785_zpse198071e.jpg.html)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/World-Ender-Missile-System-/261314842348?pt=Games_US&hash=item3cd7940eec

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/machinator248/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/ExtraLargeTurretMountingPlate_zpsd846c622.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/machinator248/media/Super%20Heavy%20MSLR/ExtraLargeTurretMountingPlate_zpsd846c622.jpg.html )

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Extra-Large-Turret-Mounting-Plate-/251365536873?pt=Games_US&hash=item3a868db469