Reichfaust Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hi all, I am a fairly novice modeller (and I have ZERO painting skill, heh) but I really love the hobby and have always loved customising models and doing conversion work! I have recently begun making my first major vehicle conversion (Dreadnoughts notwithstanding), the Land Raider Cathedral. While this is by no means an original idea (I've seen at least 2 or 3 different variations on this theme), as soon as I saw the first one I loved the thought of it so much I knew I had to make my own! I didn't take any progress shot of the actual building of the LRC, so I present it here in the "alpha" stage--fieldable, but nowhere near finished. These were taken with my phone, so apologies for the average quality. http://www.imgjoe.com/x/lrccathedral.jpg http://www.imgjoe.com/x/lrccathezsz.jpg http://www.imgjoe.com/x/lrccatheafa.jpg Obviously there are still a lot of gaps to fill and major details to be fleshed out, including; Pitched Roof: My plan here is to cut out individual shingles or tiles out of card and glue them on, making a properly textured roof Detailing the base of the tower: Not sure what will end up going here but it is definitely looking a little "naked" at this point Detailing the top along each side: Same here Adding weapons: I know I want to include both a Multi-melta and Storm Bolter on this thing but it's just a matter of where to put 'em... Someone at my wargaming club cleverly suggested placing a Devastator Marine wielding a Twin-Linked Assault Cannon inside the tower instead of a gun emplacement. I think this would look pretty bad-ass, and is probably the direction I am going to go in (The tower isn't glued down yet, just stuck with some tack). Anyway, I will keep this thread updated with my progress--slow as it may be! I would love to hear any comments, critique or ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DibbZi Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 That looks very BT-ish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 My chapter is a (rather confusing) mix of Black Templars, vanilla Marines and Space Wolves. I have a massive lore regarding their origins that I need to actually put to paper some time! But nonetheless, the Iron Cross of the Black Templars features heavily in their iconography ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Holy...... Wow now that is definitely a Cathedral-Pattern Land Raider! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdfox Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 All you need now is a Chaplain at the top, bellowing sermons to his battle-brothers and it'd be perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Haha, well thankfully the top of that tower is just big enough for a 40mm base to sit comfortably! I will upload some pics of my Chapter Master and a Termie Wolf Priest sitting up there in the morning, along with my WIP of the AC Gunner for inside the tower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DibbZi Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Have you ever considered maybe making this on a parger scale and putting it on a baneblade chassis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Have you ever considered maybe making this on a parger scale and putting it on a baneblade chassis? I can't say it ever occurred to me to try something like this, perhaps depending on how this one turns out I could make that my next project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Well I've done some preliminary work on the Long Fang gunner for the tower of the Cathedral--here are a couple of shots. Built him out of an old Heavy Bolter devastator, tell me what you think so far. http://www.imgjoe.com/x/lfgunner01.jpg http://www.imgjoe.com/x/lfgunner02.jpg He looks pretty over-the-top for sure, but hey that's pretty much a requirement for inclusion in 40K, right? ;D Just for good measure I figure I'd post my kit-bashed custom Wolf Priest and Rune Priest who will also be calling this Cathedral home! http://www.imgjoe.com/x/wolfpriest.jpg http://www.imgjoe.com/x/runepriest02.jpg Still pretty rough at the moment but I am pleased with how it's looking so far. Still needs some GS work. Loved the psychic hood tutorial over at FTW and wanted to try it out. I think it worked really well. Anyway, I'll post more as it comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mike Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 That is a big gun for one man to carry... You might consider making it pintle mounted? I know space marines are strong but that thing must weigh a tonne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 @Captain Mike; I considered it yes, but I honestly don't know where I would have put the pintle! I know it's a little ridiculous, but hey, it's not like he has to lug it around the battlefield, he's just sitting in a tower ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptinLoken Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Gears of war Much!? looks awsome keep the progress pictures coming bro.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Is that a Black Templar Librarian...? I have an idea, you can make your chapter the rejects of all the chapters ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Is that a Black Templar Librarian...? I have an idea, you can make your chapter the rejects of all the chapters ;) Humanitarian Marines Malevolent, loyal Astral Claws, Codex-hating Ultramarines, Flesh Tearers that perfer long range gunfights, unsneaky Raven Guard... I see potential here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Is that a Black Templar Librarian...? I have an idea, you can make your chapter the rejects of all the chapters :D Humanitarian Marines Malevolent, loyal Astral Claws, Codex-hating Ultramarines, Flesh Tearers that perfer long range gunfights, unsneaky Raven Guard... I see potential here... I see potential too. I actually got the idea from the Legio fluff - IE, that those Black Templars who find out they're psykers after they've been implanted and everything, are typically sent to the Legio instead of spilling blood unnecessarily. You could probably make a Legio force, in fact, with the whole rejects of the chapters idea ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Well now I'm not super happy with the idea of my chapter being a "chapter of rejects" -.- I did like the direction you were taking it, Thirst, but I'd rather not copy my fluff from the Legio, or anywhere. I have a pretty specific origin lore in mind for this Chapter, and I do intend to pen it at some stage. Anyways, Black Templar iconography does not a Black Templar make... Seeing as I am mixing and matching between Wolfy bits and Templar bits, I incorporated both into my Chapter's symbolism so it won't look so weird if I have someone with a Wolf shoulderpad on his left and a Cross shoulderpad on his right. This is kinda my "final draft" for my Chapter's logo. http://www.imgjoe.com/x/icontjt.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 That's actually kinda awesome ;) And was joking a bit, just bouncing around ideas to see if someone would get inspired by them (like Heathens) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 That's ok--I'll admit , upon first glance a Librarian sporting BT icons is kinda like "Bwah?" :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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