The Black Watch Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hello Brothers, I've always managed to churn out idea's using only my own inspiration and enthusiasm but this time I thought I'd open up to the great mind of B&C to get some tips. After seeing some awesome Sternguard at Games Day I decided I had to have some. BUT I wanted them in a pimped-out Rhino with all the upgrades. I really want to give their transport a Veteran feel. I definitely wanted the Crux on the top hatch and decided to model the 2 storm bolters as one chunky weapon. I also wanted extra armour to make it look beefier but without losing the striking lines of the vehicle too much. This is what I've come up with so far: I'm going to add more plates and rivets to break up the flat spaces, and green stuff the gaps. What do you guys think? Any other idea's I could incorporate? I'd only consider myself a 'novice' converter and 1mm plasitcard is already quite a pain to work with (as you can see from the details on the front slopes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Aardappel Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Looking really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofus Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Can we see a closer picture of the storm bolters and the front sides? Looks Like the front is another crux and VI but I am not sure if that is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Done a bit more work and some more pictures. Sorry the quality is a bit poor but you get the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Replica Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Very cool so far, great to see a nice ornate looking Rhino, very fitting - ill be watching closely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Very nice so far. A great inspiration to the rest of us! - Natanael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debauchery101 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 The crux on the hatch and front panels is awesome man. Plan on a dozer blade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Thanks, I'm really pleased with the top Crux. I do need to add a dozer blade but I'm finding it hard to come up with something. The one in the box isn't great and none of the other GW one's seem to fit right. Might have to make one out of plasticard but I'm not sure my skills are up to the job! Any idea's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandael Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Hello The Black Watch, Nice progress you've got there on the Rhino. Are we going to see the squad it's going to transport? If you are really planning on putting a dozerblade on it you can always try to plunder an Imperial Guard tank. They are not too big and fit quite nice on a Rhino. Good luck! Vandael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 If you are really planning on putting a dozerblade on it you can always try to plunder an Imperial Guard tank. They are not too big and fit quite nice on a Rhino. I thought about that but I want my Rhino to appear 'fast'. The dozer blade is to deflect objects and I'm not sure the big bulldozer-type one's would fit in with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Martemis Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 If you are really planning on putting a dozerblade on it you can always try to plunder an Imperial Guard tank. They are not too big and fit quite nice on a Rhino. I thought about that but I want my Rhino to appear 'fast'. The dozer blade is to deflect objects and I'm not sure the big bulldozer-type one's would fit in with that. make the dozer blade appear like an arrowhead perhaps? (or as is space marine one - a speartip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarKHaZZ13 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 If you are really planning on putting a dozerblade on it you can always try to plunder an Imperial Guard tank. They are not too big and fit quite nice on a Rhino. I thought about that but I want my Rhino to appear 'fast'. The dozer blade is to deflect objects and I'm not sure the big bulldozer-type one's would fit in with that. make the dozer blade appear like an arrowhead perhaps? (or as is space marine one - a speartip) a plough then? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxx Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 a plough then? lol Like the big wedge you put on a train in case there are cows on the track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Martemis Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 a plough then? lol Like the big wedge you put on a train in case there are cows on the track? thomas the tank enging flashback... not exactly what i was thinking but that would be cool could make it look like a knights visor or summit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Cambrius Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 a plough then? lol Like the big wedge you put on a train in case there are cows on the track? thomas the tank enging flashback... not exactly what i was thinking but that would be cool could make it look like a knights visor or summit :P Same reaction here! Would look very nice though if it's not bright blue. :) What you've done thus far puts my sternguard Rhino/Raxorback to shame! Good work! Cambrius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 You will get to see the squad when they are finished too. Thanks for the input, I've tried a few things and I have to say the 'Arrow' looks good. Here are some more up to date and better pics (including close-up of the storm bolter as requested). http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01971.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01970.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01969.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01968.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01967.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01966.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01965.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kogeninja Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Nice one bro, you really put a lot of work into this and it shows! This tank has got plenty of attitude, definitely fit for Veterans. I'll try not to blow it up too quickly ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Seeing this makes me want to pimp my rhinos as well. Good thing oly one of them is painted, and I got a bunch of plasticard sheets in my bottom drawer =D - Natanael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Well I've been hard at work and can give you some new pictures of the almost-finished beast. Let me say one thing - my dedication has never been so tested as it was when doing all those rivets. So fiddly! Anyway, enjoy... http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01991.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01990.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01988.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01987.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01986.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01985.jpg http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/WIP/DSC01984.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 please tell me how you made that storm bolter!!! its awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kogeninja Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 That is pimp :P Bet it's got a kickass sound system too ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxx Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Very nice work. The scales look awesome, as does the dragon head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz1858 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 One of the best rhinos ive ever seen!! Top class work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Fantasic work! I think you can now say that this idea has been "stolen" by all viewing it, including me, lol. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thank-you for all the nice comments! I only hope my painting can do it justice. please tell me how you made that storm bolter!!! its awesome Easy! I got 2 stormbolters and cut the ammo-mag off one and did a little trimming so they fit together. That way they look as though they are sharing one mag. Then put them on their side and the bottom fits pretty well on one of the Rhino hatches. Then I simply added the targeter from a Razorback turret as well as part of the ammo-feed for a heavy bolter. Easy as that really! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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