Rules for custom models

[kanan]

Hail Battle-Brothers, i am a fellow Dark Angel player that uses alternative kits and heavily converted models in my games of 40K, i would like to post my rules for these models on here for them to be used or modified by Marine players interested in fielding these units. Firstly i would like to introduce my Tsunami pattern variant Land Speeder, a model i first built in 2005 and evolved further in february 2007.

 

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/zrolimit88/DSC06082.jpg

 

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/zrolimit88/DSC06083.jpg

 

This is a variant of the standard Land Speeder with the addition of 2 Heavy Bolters, one mounted on each side of the Tsunami. This Variant has additional Suspensors to offset the extra weight of the new weapon mounts.

 

Land Speeder Tsunami Squandron - 80pts per Tsunami

BS 4, Armour F 10, S 10, R 10

Unit Composition 1-3 Tsunamis

Wargear: 2 x Heavy Bolters

Unit Type: Vehicle (Fast,Skimmer)

Special Rules: Deep Strike

 

Options:

Any Tsunami may have the following nose mounted weapons:

- Heavy Flamer + 10pts

- Multi-Melta + 20pts

- Assault Cannon + 40pts

- Twin Linked Assault Cannon + 50pts

Any Tsunami may have a Tsunami Missile system which has the same stats as the Typhoon and Cyclone missile launchers at + 40pts

 

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/zrolimit88/DSC06081.jpg

 

Experimental Tsunami Tank Hunter - 135pts

 

This is an evolution of the Land Speeder now incorporating a completely armoured canopy and additional weapons. This version has additional Suspensors to offset the weight of the armour and weapon mounts.

 

Experimental Land Speeder Tsunami Tank Hunter

BS 4, Armour F 11, S 11, R 10

Unit Composition: 1 Experimental Tsunami

Wargear: 1 x Autocannon, 1 x Heavy Bolter & Tsunami Missile System

Unit Type: Vehicle (Fast,Skimmer)

Special Rules: Deep Strike

 

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/zrolimit88/DSC06080.jpg

 

Space Marine Hurricane Assault APC - 95pts

This is AFV Club 1/35 Stryker kit with additonal 40K detailing.

The Hurricane is an 8 wheeled armoured transport capable of moving 16 Space Marines or 8 TDA Marines rapidly into combat.

 

BS 4, Armour F 11, S 11, R10

Unit Composition: 1 Hurricane

Unit Type: Vehicle (Tank)

Transport Capacity: 16 models

Wargear: Smoke Launchers & Searchlight and one heavy weapon from the following:

- Heavy Flamer free

- Multi-Melta +10pts

- Heavy Bolter free

 

Additional Wargear: May take any of the following:

- Storm Bolter + 10pts

- a Hunter Killer Missile + 10pts

- a Dozer Blade + 5pts

- extra armour + 15 pts

 

Special Rules: May be Deep Striked by Thunderhawk Transporter.

 

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/zrolimit88/DSC06085.jpg

 

Ravenwing Recon LAV - 55pts

This is a Tamiya JGSDF LAV 1/35 kit with additional 40K detailing.

This Recon Vehicle is used to move a small group of troops ahead of the Marine position to scout and or cause confusion behind enemy lines.

This is a support vehicle used exclusively by the Ravenwing and the DA Scouts. Both Marine Scouts and regular Marines use this particular Recon Vehicle.

It has comparible armour to a Rhino however in addition has boosted engines and can be equipped with a heavy weapon on a 360 roof mount.

 

BS 4, Armour F 11, S 11, R10

Unit Composition: 1 Recon LAV

Unit Type: Vehicle (Fast)

Transport Capacity: 5 models

 

Wargear: Smoke Launchers & Searchlight and one heavy weapon from the following:

- Heavy Bolter + 10pts

- Heavy Flamer + 10pts

- Multi-Melta + 20pts

 

Special Rules: Due to its attachment to Ravenwing formations the vehicle has the Scout special rule as described in the Space Marine Codex

 

 

many thanks for reading my rules, please free to use them and or modify them to suit your needs. these rules were created by myself and Stella Cadente.

 

any feedback and comments welcome.

 

peace

 

 

+++ EDIT +++

[Isiah]

As always kanan I love seeing your models :D.

 

As to the rules -- I would say given the relative weakness of the armour the tanks are looking expensive options as slot-filler units of one (even with the weapon choices on offer). One strike and it's out weapons an all. Maybe think about them as dedicated transport options?

 

And incorpotate more 'DA' elements into them. For instance the Space Marine Recon LAV could be have Scout ability (a nice fit with the RW). Space Marine Hurricane Assault APC could have the deepstrike ability (dropped in by Thunderhawk on a low run) and be a bit more Land Raidery with regards AV.

 

Just thinking aloud.

 

Kudos on great model adaptations.

 

Cheers

I

[Beef]

Can you put a marine next to the vehicles just so i can get a size comparison, thanks, great looking models,

[HiveFleetEzekial]

A.P.P.A. Approved! For not throwing plasma cannons all over the place! (seriously, it's really just not 'us' :P smaller plasma weaponry, sure..)

[kanan]

hey Isiah ~grins~ apologies for being away from the boards for so long. how are things with you? and thanks for the input concerning the rules, i will definately incorporate what you suggested in the rules revision and also reduce the points a bit. i only put them on the high side points wise due to my DA Techmarines ability to make such vehicles from secret STC archives held at the Rock and their rarity. thanks for the input mate.

 

hey Beef, as requested some scale pics with Marines for you ~smiles~ enjoy.

 

thanks HiveFleetEzekial for the show of approval, these models are in no ways finished as i often go back and change things when i have a new idea hence the reason theyre not acually painted yet. im glad you like what i have came up with.

 

many thanks

 

and here are those scale pics

 

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/zrolimit88/DSC06147.jpg

 

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/zrolimit88/DSC06148.jpg

 

peace