DarthAngel Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 So yesterday a friend called me and asked for some bits in exchange of his old Land Raider.. It took a little for me to say yes, of course I would want an extra Land Raider to add to my Iron Hands army! Well.. This is what I got.. Should've known better, damn Ork players.. (the lascannon sponsons are mine, I just forgot to take pics before I started working) So my first problem was that I had not a one excess Land Raider part.. I was thinking if there was any way to salvage anything on the poor thing, and after a while I opened my IA2. Spartan caught my eye and not only would it be cool, it would probably be the easiest to build from scratch (because that was pretty much all I had).. I first built the sponson-weapons and the front assault ramp to give it it's distinctive features. The quad-lascannons were quite easily crafted from Centurion lascannons and Rhino's top hatches were a perfect in size for the ramp. Once I got them done I measured something for the roof and ended up using my old Vindicator's roof part (sob..) (First size comparison, I was on the right tracks..) Next phase was the most problematic part of the building - the front.. I spent almost 6 hours searching for parts, measuring, fitting, searching for parts, re-fitting and in the end, I think I got it more-or-less alright. So now I'm waiting for my friend to build me new tracks for it but other than that, it's almost done (a little green stuff here and there..) So what do you think? Size ok, the front? Are the lascannon barrels too short? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 An ambitious project, to say the least! While it doesn't have the same bulk or size as the Forge World one, it is definitely recognisable as being a Spartan (or, at least, I would accept it as one ;)). And the lascannons aren't too short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolchiate Remembrancer Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'm out of likes but sir you should be proud of this bad boy. Give it a paint job and call it "resurrectionis" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Love projects like this; scrap heap challenge meets pimp my ride! Good stuff. As an aside check out this photo I took for the proportions, looks pretty good to me, certainly the length - http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh190/MidnightRunner81/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0175.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthAngel Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Thank you all, glad you like it! I just ordered the liberator 1.0 tank tracks for the bad boy, and put a coat of black primer over it. I also added more details on it, most importantly on the front so it wouldn't look so "bare". Will post some pics probably this evening (having some trouble posting direct pics w/ my phone), until then you can check them out at the link below: http://image.bolterandchainsword.com/uploads/gallery/album_11385/gallery_75096_11385_435095.jpg stay tuned, I will probably add a small background on the vehicle since Dolchiate Remembrancer was kind enough to give me an idea for the name ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Good choice on the tracks. What was the postage like? Very interested to see where this goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthAngel Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Thanks Jolemai, I also think they are probably the best tracks for the job, both in looks and the size. I ordered them from ebay so 5,50 $ or something (or that's what the site said, I have my suspisions..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Blood and Skulls Industry is certainly legit (the chap who creates them, Machinator, even has an account here). However, I'm on the other side of the pond so I always wonder how much extra I'll be set back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthAngel Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Howdy! Though I've got a lot of to do lately I thought posting some WIP pics at last. So the treads are in place and a coat of primer is added so far. I started to paint it last weekend but was caught up with something else.. (snow.. A lot of snow..) It turned out to be just big enough, notably taller and longer than an mk2 land raider! I'm so happy with it so far and I'm thrilled to get it painted so I can get take it to the battle soon! Sorry to keep you guys waiting - more to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch@oZ Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Looks pretty great. Have you got any more in-progress shots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthAngel Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 I only took a couple guick-shots, I'll try to get it painted next weekend and take more pictures from different angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthAngel Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Running Vehicle Status... Class - Spartan Assault Tank... Identification - Ferrum Incarnatus... Hull Test - Completed... Weapons Test - Completed... Hydraulic Test - Completed... Electronic Test - Completed... Condition - Vehicle Battle Ready... Behold brothers! From the wreckage recovered from the hands of foul xenos, re-sanctioned and purified, re-configured and ready to serve the Emperor once more, I give you - Ferrum Incarnatus! The project lasted longer than intended but at last the noble beast of war is ready to roam the fields of battle once again! The project was so much fun and personally challenged me both in building and painting stages, and therefor I'm so happy I got the bad boy ready and painted! Thank you all for your comments and interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBelly1863 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Wow! If you had just posted the before and after pics without context, I doubt I would be able to tell that beauty was built out of what was handed to you! Job well done sir, it looks really cool. Hope it fares well on the tabletop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthAngel Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thank you Bluebelly! I intend to get it in action soon as a transport for my Centurions and I too hope that with the Schism of Mars Legacy, it'll be mighty asset to eradicate the heretek-engines of Chaos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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