Cod Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 What do you think of using a converted LAV as a taurox? http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa216/cod_lover/Imperial%20Guard/lav1.jpg These two are armed with twin-linked autocannons, pintle storm bolter and HK missile and have been primed for a desert scheme. Was thinking of a small fast light armoured detachment of veterans (steel legion figures in tauroxes [LAV-25's]) and militarum tempestus platoon (scions in taurox primes [LAV-AT twin-linked missile launcher]). They were originally intended for something else, but this would be just for fun friendly games. I will still have my official pdf/guard army with chimera, tanks, infantry (cadians) to work on slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 They definitely look better than the Taurox at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Do you have another model for scale? They could do with some more Imperial stuff on them but look like they should be appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Scale is all important.. Looking at the turret, I think they look longer and lower than the official taurox. I would not have any problem for friendly games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Is that some sort of Exterminator Turret on it? Cos it looks ideal for a Russ if the scale is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 http://www.hobbylinc.com/trumpeter-usmc-lav-25-piranha-plastic-model-military-vehicle-kit-1:35-scale-00349 Not sure this is the same kit. It looks like the lav turret with 2 autocannons from the heavy weapons team glued on. It would be interesting to see if it was close in size to the Russ turret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cod Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Aah Elmo, your eyes are still keen! Yes it's 2 autocannons glued on the front. SM missile stuck on turret side, and 2 bolters converted with mags stuck on top for the storm bolter. I have yet to see a taurox in real life yet but yes I bet this is longer and lower. It is longer by a smidge than a chimera. The scale model is a 1:56 which is a bit odd. I will try take photos tomorrow with a guardsman for scale, and if I get a russ turret assembled will compare that too. I had originally hoped to complete these for the treads and thrusters event too but we'll see, did have plans for imperial markings etc. Have to get my chimera done, but been distracted again with the new fw pics from euro games day It was an idea. I get lots of those. Just can't seem to tell anymore the good ones from the bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Very nice! Needs some Aquilas or Winged Skulls, though such things could be put on via decals. I'm interested to see a scale comparison too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 1:56 is a weird scale.. I would have expected 1:48 or 1:35 but you live and learn ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 As I've built my own Taurox the model has really grown on me but I'd have no problem playing against this as a substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Moustache Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Yeah I think the taurox looks awful as is, but adding wheels makes it sooooooo much better. Observe http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s637/Wolf_Bain_Skyhunter/IMG_20140722_155116_zps8b7810fb.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Where'd you get that and how can I get some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMasterAralia Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Oh yeah those are super cool! I'm loving the "less heroic-more true" feel I get when seeing those two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Moustache Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Where'd you get that and how can I get some? Did you mean me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incinerator950 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I saw a apc pic on facebook of using it as a transport. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cod Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Ok, added a few quick decals and here is a pic for scale. http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa216/cod_lover/Imperial%20Guard/lav4.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa216/cod_lover/Imperial%20Guard/lav5.jpg Seems I may have found another side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Scale looks ok to me :) Still think it could do with more 40k bits stuck on though, what about smoke launchers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 The turret looks like it would be roughly the same size as the chimera one but the hull is significantly lower and narrower. Not a problem in a friendly game ;) And yes, it needs more bling :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 how about more rivets and plating to look more imperial guard like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbite Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Can I ask which manufacturer you got that LAV 25 kit from? It could be that my google-fu is weak, but I can't seem to find any 1:56 scale modern kits out there. I'd love to try something like this myself, maybe using a BTR 70 or 80 as a base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cod Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hmmm ok. Well in looking it up I'm a little confused myself The vehicles were bought earlier last year in person from a store that was closing down. I was visiting in the city which I rarely visit due to the distance away. As the kits were assembled mostly last year I don't have the packaging anymore. So I googled Lav kits to research them. What I found: The Kitech brand has the same packaging, I remember the illustrated style image on the box. All the Kitech Lavs say they are 1:48 scale. The Kitech kits are motor driven, there is a AA battery motor inside them. The receipts which I kept as 'souvenirs', say they are 1:56 scale. As this was all I had to go on I thought they were this scale. Now I'm wondering if they really were that cheap or if there was a mistake at the cash register! Not that it matters really as the shop no longer exists. As the Lavs I have, all had motors in them and I can't seem to find any other kits with motors, I can only assume the kits really are 1:48 and the receipts were wrong. They also had some BTR's too which I bought and painted for a xmas present for a friends sick son last year. They used the same chassis, so again I'm fairly confident now saying they must really be 1:48 scale kitech models. http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa216/cod_lover/Imperial%20Guard/btr2.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa216/cod_lover/Imperial%20Guard/xmas_gft.jpg The BTR's. If it helps, the models are approximately 16cm long, and just over 6cm wide. Good luck in achieving your idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbite Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thanks mate, that'll give me somewhere to start at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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