Charlo Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Just wondering if anyone had seen any cool alternatives to the Malcador model? Maybe something that looks a little more "Astartes" ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I havent. But what about the Falchion chassis with a malcador flamer unit on the fixed turret. Or the Fellblade for the hull mounted cannon? Maybe a fuel tank behind the turret? Or a typhon/cerberus towing a rhino as a fuel tanker? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4529672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Anyone got some images of how they stack up against other similar tanks? FW has a leman russ comparison... But Need a few more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4529714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 A bit of kitbashing would be needed, but if you took a Baneblade chassis, converted it like Machinator did to make his Fellblades (and using the necessary treads from Blood and Skulls Industries) it should look more Astartes. I suggest using keeping an eye out for suitable sponson replacements too. Of course, it might be too big then... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4529717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonl Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Tomorrow I can show you a Malcador vs Rhino, Sicarian, Land Raider, Spartan, Fellblade, Glaive, Falchion, Leman Rus They are long and narrow, the trench rails make them look even longer, but much smaller than Fellblade. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4529755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Tomorrow I can show you a Malcador vs Rhino, Sicarian, Land Raider, Spartan, Fellblade, Glaive, Falchion, Leman Rus They are long and narrow, the trench rails make them look even longer, but much smaller than Fellblade. Star! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4529764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna707 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'm currently making a malcador from a WWI Mk VI British tank but it won't be completed for some time, lots of work to do on it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4529907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Give me some time, I've got a few Malcadors and I can do a comparison with some other tanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4530098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Here you go... apologies for the various states of disassembly, I was in the middle of painting some of these. Let me expand on this... as you can see, the footprint of the Malcador is much much smaller than the Blade chassis, especially width wise. Even the Spartan chassis has considerable size on it. I'd say the stock Malcador chassis is fine for Marines, as they won't be in full combat gear anyhow (power plant, etc.)... http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h169/DuskRaiderXIV/Mobile%20Uploads/20161013_133654_zps6dt7sevr.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4530109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malika666 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 How about glueing two Leman Russ tanks together? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4530131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Asvaldir Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Leman russ is basically the same width as the malcador, so I don't see how that would work. Looking at that size comparison, it does seem puzzling how the malcador is a 6hp super heavy, yet the spartan and land raider are just normal tanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4530134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 One must also remember, most Imperial (and thus Legion) tanks were designed well before Astartes were even a glimmer in the Emperor's eye. This includes staple designs like the RH1N0 chassis and Land Raider... perhaps with the exception of the Spartan, which I believe was designed post-Astartes. Marines still make it work quite well, so I see no problem using the Malcador as is. It's still large compared to a Marine. Just another point... I'd rather use the stock version as well instead of a Blade chassis also because now they're Heavy Support, which means you may field more... which means the board will get quite crowded with upscale Malcadors, especially when legit Lords of War are also fielded. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4530137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supe robot gangster #1 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Leman russ is basically the same width as the malcador, so I don't see how that would work. Looking at that size comparison, it does seem puzzling how the malcador is a 6hp super heavy, yet the spartan and land raider are just normal tanks. I think he meant length wise! Which could work, wit a fair amount of effort put in to hide the middle engine bay/ track gap (unless you want it double tracked on each side) and a few other minor things! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326795-malcador-alternative/#findComment-4530155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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