hendrik Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 alrighty! my finals are finally over and as such i decided to give myself a little treat; two new chimeras and a second hellhound, and an additional infantry squad since one never can have too many of those. as I was staring over the sprues i suddenly noticed the heavy stubbers which i never add on my vehicles and suddenly i couldn't help but think of the sabre platforms. while a conversion with the heavy stubbers would have been somewhat easier I quickly realized I would want the autocannon variant. after some searching through my bitsbox i finally found all the parts needed and began the job of cutting, miscutting,fixing, and gluing it all together. now, 2 hours later I'm proud to present you my own sabre heavy weapon pattern, named the finalius pattern (in relation to ending my finals). but hey, here's what you guys looked for, the pictures: http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/DSC_1129.jpg http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/DSC_1131.jpg http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/DSC_1133.jpg It's still a WIP and I'm currently working on the gunner. I still need something to fill in the empty spot of the heavy bolter but don't know what to add, one of the sentinel searching lights perhaps?, I quite like how I was able to make this thing from scratch. Components used: -2 x autocannons -heavy bolter chimera mounting plate -left over holding blocks from the manticore (only needed for the deathstrike missile) -dozerblade hydraulics -droppod-seat section -missile pod backside -2x missile launcher face protection plate. -heavy stubber mounting arm -heavy stubber handles -heavy bolter ammo box-front -extra chimera plating all in all it was an easy conversion, planning and looking for suitable bits being the most time consuming part. Hope you all like it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanan Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 nice work there hendrik! youve done a really nice job. what are the points costs for your weapon platform and are they twin or twin linked? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3292599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Excellent conversion, definitely two thumbs up. For a minute, I was sure that this was some sort of FW model. Cheers, Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3292658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 nice work there hendrik! youve done a really nice job. what are the points costs for your weapon platform and are they twin or twin linked? well it's actually an official 40k approved FW unit in the aeronautica book. sabre platforms can be taken as part of platoons instead of heavy weapon teams. one platform cost the same as a platoon command squad and comes with twin linked heavy bolters. the upgrade to twin linked autocannons costs the same as taking two vox casters. I've currently finished the gunner+ aditional gunner and added a searchlight. unfortunatly i've not been able to make pictures of it yet, but expect an update soon Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3292748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maturin Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Very nice work, Hendrik! Can we get a shot of this from behind? The only suggestion I'd make is to mount it on a 40mm or 60mm base, to more closely reflect the size of the "real" Sabre platform, and maybe make it less tippy. A 60mm base would give you room to mount your (optional) extra crew on it as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3292944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Very nicely done! It was fun spotting the bitz too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3292999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Very nice work, Hendrik! Can we get a shot of this from behind? The only suggestion I'd make is to mount it on a 40mm or 60mm base, to more closely reflect the size of the "real" Sabre platform, and maybe make it less tippy. A 60mm base would give you room to mount your (optional) extra crew on it as well. I thought about a bigger base but unfortunatly my bitbox is lacking those. and since my opponent rarely field flyers so far i won't be using this one that often. as for more pictures: rear shots: http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/SL271896.jpg http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/SL271897.jpg the aditional gunner: http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/SL271899.jpg the updated front: http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/SL271900.jpg http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/SL271903.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3293436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I'd say that light looks perfect in there. Kudos! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3293621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 with the easter hollidays kicking in i gave myself a break from university today and altered the finalius pattern. the most notable change was the standing deck. here's the result: http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/DSC_1782_zpsa1735098.jpg http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/DSC_1787_zpsf39abe74.jpg http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/DSC_1788_zps9ad5ff8c.jpg http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb281/amorfatipictures/DSC_1790_zpsd49594a0.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3339128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Really great work! Looking forward to seeing them painted ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3339511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 ah, yes, painting, the bane of any imperial guard army :p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3339557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idlem Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I really like the second round standing decks. They are really well done and I love the bases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3339635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdr Shepard Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Very nice tutorial! My only problem is I don't have a great amount of IG bitzs, so acquiring all the bitzs shown here may cost me more than buying the actual FW model Perhaps when I will expand my IG collection.... sadly every time I plan to do it there is always a new project I feel the need to start... sad, I know... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3339645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 that's why i did these conversion, most parts were left overs/unused parts, in fact all of them were. offcourse the forgeworld model is much better so if you can afford it i'd say get it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3339667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdr Shepard Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 that's why i did these conversion, most parts were left overs/unused parts, in fact all of them were. offcourse the forgeworld model is much better so if you can afford it i'd say get it! Your pattern is very good as well. As I said the only problem is I have very few IG bitzs ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3339721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 well a chimera kit+heavy weapon team box should give you almost all the components needed for this conversion and nothing would be wasted since you could still build both the chimera(just glue on the rear) and heavy weapon team(as either a mortar,lascannon,missile launcher of heavy bolter team) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3339740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdr Shepard Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 well a chimera kit+heavy weapon team box should give you almost all the components needed for this conversion and nothing would be wasted since you could still build both the chimera(just glue on the rear) and heavy weapon team(as either a mortar,lascannon,missile launcher of heavy bolter team) That's a very useful info. I even have chimera bitzs (one of few IG kits I have ;) I should give it a try when I decide to buy a heavy weapon team... too much projects... and everyone seem to have good reason for being top-priority... ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3339845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Wulfen Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 looks awesome i just wish i could take them with my death korps. maybe ill just add in a squad or something Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/270281-sabre-heavy-weapon-platform-finalius-pattern/#findComment-3352460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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