turelhim vampire Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Greetings Brothers! In between the Call of the Imperium project I have started, I decided to expand the heavy armour of my 1st Company list, and so have started working on three new land raiders, the first of which being an Ares. Inspired by the excellent conversions of the tank on this very site, I have begun my work in earnest. For those who are interested, the army list this will be part of is listed here: LINKAGE See the very WIP shot below: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL. Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I do like an Ares in the morning!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2387600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asrech Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Nice! I like where this is goin my friend. The turret a-cannon looks like it would really work since the front will be so massive, and the spear-shaped shield is an interesting twist. I'd like to see the shield a little higher though, so mabe cut it in half and lengthen it with plasticard? Keeping an eye on this one;) Cheers! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2387616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsonlyme Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Nice conversion, turret with assault cannons looks really good mate ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2387744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 UPDATE: Here's an updated photo - the model is mostly complete, just need to neaten up some of it with green stuff and then add the decorative parts, Salamander hides, purity seals, burning braziers, that sort of thing, and it should be ready for painting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2387848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbadons Chosen Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 i think the twin dozer blades look really good, but the front hatch looks wrong, the tank has no troop carrying capabilities and it doesnt look right with the cannon. But apart from that cool model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2387850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Cheers Abaddon, though my take on it was that the front hatch would be retained to allow the techmarines to fix the demolisher cannon. Space Marine equipment tends to be modular, so I see it entirely possible for the demolisher cannon to be easily removed for cleaning, repairs, maintenance, etc. I plan to paint chevrons and such on that section to show this - hopefully they'll turn out okay! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2387989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'd explain it away as a loading hatch for resupply of shells inbetween battles - after all, you need a big door for big shells! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2388071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 This is looking really good and quite the unique take on the Ares - could we have a picture of the back? I'd be interested to see what and how you have mounted the engine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2388074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Here you go Paladin, a shot of the engine as requested: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2388154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Fantastic - thank you. Now, where did I put that Land Raider? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2389117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL. Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 the engine look is a great idea! I feel the demolisher cannon could do with being bigger :? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200445-wip-land-raider-ares/#findComment-2389122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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