The Imperial Guard Tread-head thread

[Diter VonGoad]

That was always my assumption as well. Rather like the WWII Matilda.

Good point that I never considered

[Sauragnmon]

IIRC the Churchill also had them, and I forget if the Cromwell had similar track layout.

[juxt]

cool, so either exhausts or mud chutes- so as long as i paint them dirty and weather them up in one way or another they won't look wrong. thanks guys

[DonKarst0n]

Quick question: Does anybody here know the source for this customised Leman Russ design?



Because that is one sexy beast.

Agreed! This one looks most amazing.

[DigitsDavid]

This is my attempt at a castable utility tractor that can be used in a variety of ways. I call it the "Boar".
Fits in well with my Winter themed 23rd Drogans as it a kind of cross between a Snocat and tractor.

The master mocked up




The cast resin pieces




Built model shown with Black Dog canvas cover and tank cupola




And tha ability to make all manner of variants .

[Getz]

IIRC the Churchill also had them, and I forget if the Cromwell had similar track layout.

Actually, if you look you'll see that the Churchill did not have mud chutes because you dont need them when you have the track running across the top of a hull pannier as the mud cannot fall on the suspension below - which of course is a feature the Churchill has in common with the Chimera, meaning the Chimera doesn't need mud chutes either.

The Matilda II had mud chutes, as did a number of interwar designs like the A1 Independent and by the Japanese and Russians, but as a rule they had disappeared by WWII.

[Predatorpt]

Quick question: Does anybody here know the source for this customised Leman Russ design?



Because that is one sexy beast.

Here you go:

http://z11.invisionfree.com/Work_In_...opic=4774&st=0

[Chiron]

This is my attempt at a castable utility tractor that can be used in a variety of ways. I call it the "Boar".
Fits in well with my Winter themed 23rd Drogans as it a kind of cross between a Snocat and tractor.

The master mocked up

[img]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/DigitsDavid/40k/CIMG1781.jpg[img]


The cast resin pieces

[img]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/DigitsDavid/40k/CIMG1782.jpg[img]


Built model shown with Black Dog canvas cover and tank cupola

[img]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/DigitsDavid/40k/CIMG1788.jpg[img]


And tha ability to make all manner of variants .

[img]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/DigitsDavid/40k/CIMG1789.jpg[img]

Thats pretty cool, I could see that potentially used as a Chimera with the right back compartment on it.

[SanguinaryDan]

It's basically an M548 isn't it?

[SanguinaryDan]

A little something for my IADN should I ever play Apocalypse with multiple flyers. Manticore SAM vehicle concept based on SA-8 Gecko.

I'll have a picture of the complete AAA, SAM and radar network sometime later this weekend.

[DigitsDavid]

Yup, I like that!!!!!

[laudarkul]

I'll have a picture of the complete AAA, SAM and radar network sometime later this weekend.

AMAZING model...Can wait to see the whole system...

[SDKFZ]

@ SD: Nice AA-tank ! Like those wheels......where did you get those from ?

@ DD: Cool Truck. Been thinking of building a truck for ages but never got around to it.

Yours look very nice and very 40K.

/ SDKFZ

[DigitsDavid]

I agree. Always bugs me there isn't a truck in 40k. I tend to use things like this as background scenic pieces or objectives, though with a few basic modifications, easy stand in for say flak hydra...





Three cargo versions awaiting paint

[SSG Snuffy]

@DigitsDavid: They look really good! I might have opted for a smaller return roller, but I like the overall design. What sort of resin do you use?

@SDKFZ: I believe the side plates and wheels are from Chapterhouse Studios' Chimera conversion kit, though SanguinaryDan has adapted it to his own hybrid chassis.

[SanguinaryDan]

@SDKFZ: I believe the side plates and wheels are from Chapterhouse Studios' Chimera conversion kit, though SanguinaryDan has adapted it to his own hybrid chassis.

Exactly right. CHS sells them for $13.50, and they look really good once you do the good bit of work required to make it fit flush across the bow.

[DigitsDavid]

SSG - G26 but ignore the "5 minute" pot life!!! lol

http://www.tiranti.co.uk/subdivision...ubdivision=228

[Hrw-Amen]

Really like those tractors. I also think there should be more utility vehicles for the IG, even for most races. I have quite a few little tractors I've built for towing ammunition, fuel and heavy mortars and so on. They add character even if they are not of any game value. These ones are very nice though.

[aka_mythos]

Doomengine... very nice Russ.

DigitsDavid... I really dig those tractors, was there any particular reason you chose for a less "heroic" scale proportion?

Exactly right. CHS sells them for $13.50, and they look really good once you do the good bit of work required to make it fit flush across the bow.

I made the master for that... if you want to read the design blog: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum...st/275225.page

[DigitsDavid]

Yup, I wanted a utility tractor, not a tank. Especially as in most games it will be a scenic piece rather than a fighting vehicle.