majorpayne327 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hey guys, I wanted to know if anyone accomplished such a feat. I really want to take up the challenge of building and painting this tank but I dont know where to start. Anyone got any tips Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/212061-land-raider-maximus/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverike_prime Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Start with pictures of it and compare them against a standard Land Raider. Determine what parts are bitz, and where they came from, and what parts are built out of plasticard. I would recommend taking a note book and write everything you figure out down. I remember reading the original article on that and thinking "Wow... I could build it, but I don't have the patience to build it." Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/212061-land-raider-maximus/#findComment-2522966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Reaper Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I actually have the precise instructions on how it was built in an old White Dwarf i got in a old bargain pack thing. I don't have them with me but I can find out for you Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/212061-land-raider-maximus/#findComment-2523239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorpayne327 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 oh please do... or at least tell me which WD edition it was Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/212061-land-raider-maximus/#findComment-2523695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Reaper Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I will have it in a few days at the most. I remember that it details every step, including painting. And yes, even the murals. One trick used was to use chalk dust in the corners for weathering. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/212061-land-raider-maximus/#findComment-2523767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrion Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 http://www.gw-fanworld.net/showthread.php?t=145133 How's your german? Mine is non existant so I don't know if there is a tutorial, but there are WIP shots showing the bits he used and what he plasticarded. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/212061-land-raider-maximus/#findComment-2523992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyanamiKun Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 It's not a tutorial. The poster just states that it is a commission he is did for someone based on the one published by GW and on some conversion done by someone called Bram1970 (probably another member of that board). Here is the same LR after coloring: http://www.gw-fanworld.net/showthread.php?t=146999 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/212061-land-raider-maximus/#findComment-2539122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 You want to start by taking the front lower hatch, and shaving off all the long strips that all SM doors have. Add the plate to it, and detail it the way you want. Make the front top hatch the way you want it. Like the Maximus has the fists and stuff. Do all of your greenstuff here. Then start building the Land Raider, without the sponsons or side doors. Get Plasticard, maybe .5mm-1mm, and cut it to the shape that is on the side of the tank. Get thin plasticard, probably .25mm, and do the lining that you see in this picture. http://www.gw-fanworld.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=74931&d=1283257560 Cut the holes for the sponsons. Glue it all in. Then do the arch detail with the same .25mm plasticard. Then use half-rods for the pillars. Take the frag launchers, and then shave them off, add the plasticard, and half rods, cut in half again. Add the sponsons. For the Lascannons, it looks like they used the TL Lascannons from the Venerable Dreadnought. A couple of pieces from the CoD sprues to make it look nice. The smoke launchers are the SM commander backpack, replacing the center piece. Add all your details. And zangs a damn, you're done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/212061-land-raider-maximus/#findComment-2565853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 For the Lascannons, it looks like they used the TL Lascannons from the Venerable Dreadnought. Not the original one, that was hand painted/sculpted and like as not was the inspiration for the Ven Lascannon. It's still a very pretty and impressive build though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/212061-land-raider-maximus/#findComment-2565978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 For the Lascannons, it looks like they used the TL Lascannons from the Venerable Dreadnought. Not the original one, that was hand painted/sculpted and like as not was the inspiration for the Ven Lascannon. It's still a very pretty and impressive build though. Of course of course! The artist who did the original Maximus is a true master of the brush. Looking at the freehand and greenstuff sculpts and such. Sorry for being late. I was searching for this thread in the Tutorial section forever! Finally checked here. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/212061-land-raider-maximus/#findComment-2577045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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