jimbo1701 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 One of the many projects I've had floating around my mind for the past year was to build a MK2b Land raider similar to the forgeworld one to add to my Imperial Fists. I got ahold of a crusader/redeemer set, some plasticard, tubing and a few bits and set to it. It became apparant early on that it wouldn't exactly resemble the Mk2b so I decided to call it a Mk2a, a slightly earlier version of the 2b. Just need to smooth of some GS work, add some bottom pipesd to the smokestacks then give it another coat of white and it should be good to go from there. (will add the tracks last) I thought Wrath of Dorn may be a good name for her. Comments and crits appreciated. Parts: Majority = LR redeemer/crusader Lascannons/bolters/hatch = IG kits Eagle = Apoc sprue IF symbols = tanks upgrade set TUbing for main sponsons/engines Plasticard for sides/top cowling http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/jimbo1701/mkIIa001.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/jimbo1701/mkIIa002.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/jimbo1701/mkIIa004.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/jimbo1701/mkIIa003.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirax Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 That's AMAZING for scratch built! I actually had to check to make sure you didn't use any Forge World bitz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 that is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Rathul Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Aren't the side sponsons too big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1701 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Aren't the side sponsons too big? Hi folks, cheers for the replies. In answer to the side sponsons size, yes they are slightly wider than the track guards are wheareas the FW version are slightly narrower. (~27mm Vs ~23mm) Main reason for that is to fit the tubing I had available - I tried to keep the costs to a minimum as when the cost goes up it gets harder to justify making one over buying the FW version. In fact tho, the difference in the sponsons was the first thing I knew would be apparant during the early stages and prompted me naming it as a Mk2a - an earlier version before the design was compacted. It's also worth noting that the FW version uses rhino doors whereas mine uses LR doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxx Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I like the big sponsons. Gives the impression that the doors are still functional and the marines can assault through them whilst their brother still fires the weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gharad Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 That is fantastic. I love how chunky it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1701 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Glad people like the chunkiness! Will be grabbing some spray paint today so from then on it's yellow time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odsox Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Yeah, I'm going to throw my oar in and say that I love the massive sponsons, too. That's the sort of tank you can use to sight, kill and cook a knarloc all at once. The only thing that bugs me is the smooth cylindrical... things covering the lascannon bases. They don't look Imperial ie blocky and covered in obscure wiring and gadgets. Other than that, I love the model. It saddens me that I don't have any of those old-school boxy tanks. Keep up the good work! Od. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1701 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Yeah, I'm going to throw my oar in and say that I love the massive sponsons, too. That's the sort of tank you can use to sight, kill and cook a knarloc all at once. The only thing that bugs me is the smooth cylindrical... things covering the lascannon bases. They don't look Imperial ie blocky and covered in obscure wiring and gadgets. Other than that, I love the model. It saddens me that I don't have any of those old-school boxy tanks. Keep up the good work! Od. Cheers Od. FWs interpretation of the LR Mk2b really reminds me of WW2 era tanks. Not sure if it's appropriate for SMs (would fit very nicely with IG tho) as they generally sport more sophisticated looking equipment. The cylindrical parts were a copy from the FW version. I may add some purity seals/scrollwork to them in order to break the monotony - cheers for pointing it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1701 Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 UPDATE! I may not get a chance to finish it to the extent I wanted this weekend so for now here's an update. Most base colours added so really justneed to finish the fist logos on the sides, skulls, engine, front window and lights. Then can start with shading and highlighting to make it look as if it's actually pre-heresy and not straight off the factory floor! http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/jimbo1701/mkIIa001-1.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/jimbo1701/mkIIa003-1.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/jimbo1701/mkIIa002-1.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/jimbo1701/mkIIa004-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tottertates Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 gorgeous! I'm new to the forums, so I'm just seeing this thread for the first time....Those sponsons look great, their sheer size would instill a primal sense of fear in the enemy troops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother of the Temple Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I like how you placed the doors on the sponsons. For some reason it just looks cool. From the pics it looks like the paint is very smooth. Did you use an airbrush or did us just brush on the paint? Either way it looks good. You said the IF symbols are from a tank upgrade kit, are these from forgeworld? It all looks good, looking forward to seeing it all painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1701 Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Cheers folks, The paint is just sunburst yellow with a hint of water but I applied it with the large drybrush. (but not using it in the manner a drybrush normally would be) There's a few lumps and bumps where the GS has been applied but for the most part it's smooth and clean. The Fist parts are from direct only GW here: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...otCatGameStyle= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I have got to make a conversion like this It looks like the guns would still work as marines jumped out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1701 Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 I could post a tutorial if anyone's that interested. It's not particularly hard and with guidance could be done in a day I think. I used IG parts for the weapons but SM one's would do just as well so all you really need is a bog-standard land raider kit and some plasicard and tubing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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