wiplash Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Okay been working on some stuff here's my wolf lord please leave comments im in need of a little guidance over there so here im starting off with a vindicator i decided to post it here because im using my old leman russ exterminator and have stripped it down and built a new turret etc. http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx261/wiplash911/SW%20WIP%20Album/IMG_1864.jpg http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx261/wiplash911/SW%20WIP%20Album/IMG_1863.jpg http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx261/wiplash911/SW%20WIP%20Album/IMG_1865.jpg http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx261/wiplash911/SW%20WIP%20Album/IMG_1866.jpg http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx261/wiplash911/SW%20WIP%20Album/IMG_1867.jpg this is the first time ive used plasticard so go easy and give me tips please although you may think its cheating to use a demolisher turret its not! i looked it up in the codex and it doesn't say that its hull mounted so... YEAH hardest parts were the front of the russ which i plasticarded over completely and the rounded part which the top hatch rests on still need to green stuff the gaps in a few places and stuck for what to do with what used to be the sponsons so ideas please thanks wiplash Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growler67 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Not bad, but kind of on the "high profile" side if things. It's definitely good work. but easier to spot and shoot being as tall as it is. The WYSIWYG'rs will likely point out that your turret does not benefit from the dozer/shield. Just sayin'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2188792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperDave Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 While the codex may not say it's "hull mounted" it certainly doesn't say you can pay points for a vindicator and buy a lemon russ demolisher - which is exactly what you have here. As far as aesthetics: the turret is too crowded with the smoke launchers up on top -maybe relocate them along side the gun? Also, the hatch on top of the hatch doesn't look right - I'd cut off the original hatch part and put the SM hatch bit flush with the top of the turret. PS - Why would you ever have a bayonet on a turret mounted storm bolter? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2188849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 While the codex may not say it's "hull mounted" it certainly doesn't say you can pay points for a vindicator and buy a lemon russ demolisher - which is exactly what you have here. As far as aesthetics: the turret is too crowded with the smoke launchers up on top -maybe relocate them along side the gun? Also, the hatch on top of the hatch doesn't look right - I'd cut off the original hatch part and put the SM hatch bit flush with the top of the turret. PS - Why would you ever have a bayonet on a turret mounted storm bolter? fluff wise it wold make sense :yes: the wolf lords sign a decree to get rid of all leman russ exterminators for the new refurb of the chapter and convert them into other tanks instead of destroying them :D but this isnt a leman russ demolisher, its not finished but i am planning to make him look more SW like, remove some rivets and add plasticard reminiscent of the rhino style like i have on the front armour as for the bayonet its from the chaos sprue so... speaks for itself doesn't it :D personally i like the smoke launchers i know what your saying but i think it looks cool Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2188882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdeptusDavidus Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I like the Rhino-esque front plating you've added. I understand that you may be pretty well decided on using the turret, but from the look of it, I think you have ample skill to build a slightly elevated sloping hull top, and mount the cannon in that. That would have the upside of retaining the distinctive look of the Vindicator, with its whopping great hull-mounted primary weapon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2188888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhorse47 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 ^_^Hmmmmm, this wolf brother is enjoying this. Very good conversion so far, and I like the idea of the demolisher. You would probably have to agree to running it as hull mounted in games, but make sure your opponent then agrees to the siege shield protection. The idea of building a "Jagdpanther" type out of a Leman Russ has me thinking........... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2188969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Wolf Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Great conversion brother Whip! As our othe brothers of said, my concern would be the higher profile. Nonetheless...when the enemies of Russ and the Holy Emperor see the sillouhette, they will know the Emperor has set his wolves amongst them and they are soon to die!! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2189000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
warp spider Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Bulk out the turret a bit more. That way it will look less orky. Other than that, very good. Have you altered it after I last saw it? such a shame it wiped out my entire army last game... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2191182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 I like the Rhino-esque front plating you've added. I understand that you may be pretty well decided on using the turret, but from the look of it, I think you have ample skill to build a slightly elevated sloping hull top, and mount the cannon in that. That would have the upside of retaining the distinctive look of the Vindicator, with its whopping great hull-mounted primary weapon. hmmm yeah i see what you mean it does still look very IG i want to keep the turrent i think it would work on a landraider or something? i dont want to throw it away im quite proud of it :D even if it doesn't quite fit Bulk out the turret a bit more. That way it will look less orky. Other than that, very good. Have you altered it after I last saw it? such a shame it wiped out my entire army last game... my whirlwind and priest biker squad helped him kick yo ass :) no no changes since just thought i'd post it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2191200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdeptusDavidus Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 hmmm yeah i see what you mean it does still look very IG i want to keep the turrent i think it would work on a landraider or something? i dont want to throw it away im quite proud of it :) even if it doesn't quite fit Well, I think that turret would look aces on a Land Raider if you wanted to build an Ares. :D Doubly so if you scratchbuild a new top panel for the Raider, giving you a place for the turret kind of half-submerged beneath the tracks. Also, are you the same "wiplash" from the Work In Progress forum? If so, I've admired your work for some time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2191215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdal Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Nice work on the LR. But as you self seems to conclude is that there will be debate regarding the turret. About the legality of it having a 360 degree field of fire. Personally I think that the Thunderer is very suitable in a SW force since it more or less project an image of raw compact power. http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/thun.htm Just change the position of the demolisher cannon and you are done :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2191237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 hmmm yeah i see what you mean it does still look very IG i want to keep the turrent i think it would work on a landraider or something? i dont want to throw it away im quite proud of it :) even if it doesn't quite fit Well, I think that turret would look aces on a Land Raider if you wanted to build an Ares. :D Doubly so if you scratchbuild a new top panel for the Raider, giving you a place for the turret kind of half-submerged beneath the tracks. Also, are you the same "wiplash" from the Work In Progress forum? If so, I've admired your work for some time. these have been my other threads in WIP Army WIP Test Mini Wolf Lord if thats what you are thinking of then yes thats me and thankyou very much for following my (minimal:P) work i did originally mount the turret on a rhino (classic one) but the turret was nearly as long as the tank!! so i was going to put it on my land raider but i chose the leman as i had nothing else to do twith it now and its been sitting around for ages Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2191318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Now see! thats a genious of an idea is that! in fact GW should have thought of it! A perfect way for SW to have something that 'looks' like a leman russ, without actually being as silly as a leman russ. Excellent! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/185126-my-sw-works/#findComment-2191328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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