Marid Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I've never liked the present Chimera model much. It just didn't look like the vehicle it was supposed to be, but I wanted a Chimera to support my IST/Arbites. I found a couple of armored car conversions on the net and one was actually really well done. However, it looked too WWII-ish to me. Wargames Workshop has a nice resin APC, but it isn't a Chimera, so that was out. So I let the idea churn in my head for months until I got the nerve to give kitbashing a go. It took quite a lot of thinking and searching to find just the right kit for the chassis and wheels. I settled on Tamiya's 1/35th scale JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle. All the dimensions seemed to line up and the tires and wheels did not look like WWII relics. There were even goodies that I could use up top. Another source of inspiration was the M706 armored car. The paint job of purple on black is to match my inquisition army. The back is a tribute to the UK police cars of GW's homeland. It gave me an excuse to use bright colors too. Granted, this is my first kitbash and my first use of plasticard, but I think it came out pretty well: http://web.pdx.edu/~wordr/Photos/Warhammer40k/ChimeraProject/Chimera_front.jpg http://web.pdx.edu/~wordr/Photos/Warhammer40k/ChimeraProject/Chimera_back_starboard.jpg http://web.pdx.edu/~wordr/Photos/Warhammer40k/ChimeraProject/Chimera_port_3.jpg http://web.pdx.edu/~wordr/Photos/Warhammer40k/ChimeraProject/Chimera_top_back.jpg The turret and commander are magnetized so I can change them later if needed. http://web.pdx.edu/~wordr/Photos/Warhammer40k/ChimeraProject/Chimera_turret_off.jpg Here are a couple of shots of the armored car before paint so you can see what was Chimera (grey), LAV (brown, tires, and chasis), and scratch. The purity seals and commander are from FW. http://web.pdx.edu/~wordr/Photos/Warhammer40k/ChimeraProject/Chimera_starboard-bow_pre-painted_small.jpg http://web.pdx.edu/~wordr/Photos/Warhammer40k/ChimeraProject/Chimera_port-stern_pre-painted_small.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Rafen Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 wow! thats really creative and the paint job is very smooth. I heard that in the new guard codex they have options for arbites so maybe you can convert some arbites again nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ompfris Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thats amazing - I love it, would be nice to see it next to another tank to see the size differance, but it does look really really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreams of Contempt Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Wow. I love it. I actually have a toy one kinda like this that my friend used as a proxy. Love the paintjob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 That looks superb, great bit of creativity :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luku Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thats really nice, I'd like two of my own please! Seriously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marid Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thats amazing - I love it, would be nice to see it next to another tank to see the size differance, but it does look really really good! Thanks! I don't have a regular Chimera, but if I get the chance I can take a shot of it next to a Rhino. I think mine is a little longer, thinner, and taller than the standard kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperator Mos Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Very nice build, my only suggestion would be to put some kind of bumper/ramming attachment on the front. Other than that, great job for the Inquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Stahl Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Its always difficult to include WW2 models, but you succeeded, congrats, excellent work ! :huh: Cpt Stahl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harkainos Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 This is the best conversion I have seen. This makes me want to play IG. In fact, there is a local hobby store with wwII models. I will see if I can find something similar. ... To the batcave!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firenze Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 That is uber awesome. Orks envy you! Actually, orks envy most things, including my coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Tchezzarus Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Just love it! Make me think of incorporating some chimera in my DH army! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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