Valkyrion Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I can't quite tell from the pictures of the sprues, but do you think it will be possible to make both vehicles from a single kit if you happen to have a spare naked rhino lying around? I know you wouldn't be able to use the leggy armour on both, but that doesn't matter does it? It's only the weapon that's important. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Callius Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I believe you can since the weapon mounts are different between the two guns and the only item I see that are the same between the two are the sensor antenna which you can just leave out or use something from your kit-boxas a stand in. In the newer kits from GW it's often that two entirely different tanks are using the same base and like this or the Mauler/ Forgegfiend you basically get two weapon systems for one so if you have a spare Rhino and can do without the added aromor or legs you can have both tanks for way less, seems like a decent idea since you can just buy this kit plus a Rhino and get two more expensive tanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3448833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramell Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Like Brother Callius said, the only part of the weapons systems that is shared is the small antenna array. It can easily be magnetised, or replaced with something else (for example, with the IG tank antennas). If you want the Rhino chassis to look up-armoured like the Hunter/Stalker, you could always use Forge World's Extra Armour, or buy the side and front plates from a bitz seller. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3448885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrion Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Smashing, I have a spare chaos rhino unassembled - saved me £40! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3448914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulweih Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I'd wait and see before celebrating....I was gonna say "no they probably did sth. with the roof hatch" ,but just saw it looks doable and I'd like that -don't get me wrong. It just doesn't sound like GW. Please report any and all progress you make when you have the box. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3448988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 No, see, you said that backwards. .. I'm waiting for the first person who will use the guns on a dreadnaught. The two rotary guns on one arm, the big launcher on the other. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3449299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disciple of Dorn Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 That could look pretty cool on a Contemptor... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3449570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Looking at the pictures of the completed model and the Stalkwer/Hunter sprue, I get the impression that you should be able to build both with very little, if any, scratchbuilding or substitution of other parts. It should also be possible to leave the parts loose so you can use at least the one without the stabilisers on the side as a Rhino. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3450390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopervisor Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I'm pretty sure this can be done. I've had a quick run through the instructions and cannot see any reused parts between the stalker and hunter from the turret mount and up. I'll be putting the hunter turrets together later so should have a good idea once that's been done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3456903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1701 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Already done chaps, I have an article scheduled on my blog for tomorrow - link below. You can definitely make both turrets seperately and either omit, magnetise or replace thé antennae. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3457271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrion Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Already done chaps, I have an article scheduled on my blog for tomorrow - link below. You can definitely make both turrets seperately and either omit, magnetise or replace thé antennae. Confirmed, there is just a single tiny little piece that is used on both kits. FWIW, it looks better on the autocannon version because you can hardly notice it on the missile version. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3458376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Are the side bits just something to shove on to the normal chassis? I'm not entirely sold on all those struts poking into the ground so I'm wondering how it looks without them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3458533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Already done chaps, I have an article scheduled on my blog for tomorrow - link below. You can definitely make both turrets seperately and either omit, magnetise or replace thé antennae. Look forward to it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3458698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Are the side bits just something to shove on to the normal chassis? I'm not entirely sold on all those struts poking into the ground so I'm wondering how it looks without them? Yeah, it's a huge side panel like the armour on the vindicator. For the anchoring struts, if you don't like them you could clip them off or cut them short and say they were retracted (it has to be able to retract them at least a certain degree them to move, after all) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3458816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1701 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Already done chaps, I have an article scheduled on my blog for tomorrow - link below. You can definitely make both turrets seperately and either omit, magnetise or replace thé antennae. Look forward to it! HERE it is as promised, if a little late. Vindicator side panels and front armour as well as drop pod panels help to bulk up the second rhino hull. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1LiY1Hh26xU/Ui3dHgBHirI/AAAAAAAADJA/viGIORyYQEQ/s400/P1020568.JPG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3458924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 For the anchoring struts, if you don't like them you could clip them off or cut them short and say they were retractedOr you could use the standard Rhino side plates, which gets rid of the struts entirely. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3458986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Do you think it would be possible to magnetise the muzzle ring of the big launcher and maybe swap it out with the missile pod front from a drop pod? That way you could use the kit to make a variant whirlwind of sorts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3459079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 That looks fantastic, I think I might actually prefer the vindicator armour on the hunter. I have an unassembled rhino and a spare set of vindicator side plates... hmm. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279540-hunterspare-rhino-stalker/#findComment-3459511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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