Ork Trukk Prototype

In a previous post I talked about my Ork Trukk. The finished kit design process goes through many different incarnations before the final model is decided upon. At GamesDay 2007 we saw parts of the process and some of the prototypes.

This is (probably) one of a few prototypes that GW made of the Trukk.

Ork Trukk concept, notice the wheels which are very different to the finished model. This has been made from plastic and plasticard.

It’s made from plasticard, green stuff, plastic struts and resin castings of duplicated parts.

This (or something similar) was then scanned into the computer, enabling the designer to build a 3D cad model of the Trukk.

Once this is finished and checked and signed off…

CAD drawing of the Ork Trukk.
CAD drawing of the Ork Trukk.

It is “printed” using a 3D printer.

Another Ork Trukk concept, this has been “printed” from the CAD drawings using a 3D printer. Very similar to the final model, but some subtle differences including the tusks at the front.

From this then the sprues can be designed and the finished kit made.

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