Scratchbuilt Armored Company Blog (Paper)

[Easy E]

*Edit Page 11 has templates for an Armored Crew Compartment, Armored Car (Humvee), Scylla Tankette, and Assault Bassie. Imperial Truck Templates, alternate Staff Car, a Salamander Scout Mod, and Manticore Templates on page 12. Armored Car (with turret) Templates on Page 13. Ragnarok Battle Tank templates on page 14. BaneBlade on page 17 and varient BaneBlade Double Sponson on page 18. Destroyer upgrade template for Russ on page 18*

Greetings,

Since the 2ed Imperial Guard Codex I have been interested in an Armored Company. It was in this revered tome that they laid out the organization for such a unit.

With the recent publication of the rules online I decided now was the time to strike. The only problem was that I had no money. After looking at the list I decided that my dream could be accomplished, and for less than $5 dollars using cardstock paper, straws, and assorted found materials.

Here is what I started with:


I colored some templates in using the bog standard paint program. I stayed with grey scale only, as the printer I had access to was a laser printer and only had greyscale printing capabilities. I am positive someone with better tools and computer skills could make these things very impressive.

Here is a WIP:


With a scissors, glue, and a boxcutter I managed to make it this far. The above picture is after cutting up 2 and half pieces of cardstock.

Here is another WIP:


This is all of the basic pieces put together without any of the accessory pieces put in place.

[shutupSHUTUP!!!]

I think the tracks are a bit wide, its quite impressive though.

[GamesmasterZ]

That's SO cute!

-return to manliness-

Buff, Snoop Dawg!

Nice...

[Easy E]

The command tank is a Vanquisher. I struggled for sometime deciding how I was going to take this basic leman Russ Chasis and turn it into a Vanquisher. I made a seperate accessory template to work off of.

Here is the Vanquisher:


and another one:


The accesory sprue also has elements that I can use to build other Leman Russ variants. I plan on constructing Conquerors and Exterminators. This is in addition to the standard Russ and another Commisar Vanquisher.

[Easy E]

As I mentioned above, I also planned on building other Russ variants. Here is the Conqueror I put together.

Conqueror:


And another:


This Conqueror is also equipped with a Hunter/Killer missile for some added punch.

2 tanks down and 8 more to go.

[GamesmasterZ]

Are these 40K scale?

1:72 - is 40K scale

[:0)]

1:72 - is 40K scale

Actually, most 1:72 is nearer to 20mm scale, correct?

[GamesmasterZ]

I heard that GW stuff was 1:72.

If this is incorrect, my bad.

[captaincortez]

Sorry, dude-I'm not feeling you. Painting and modelling are my favorite aspects of this hobby and paper models just kill that joy for me. Maybe I'm an elitist or something, but I take pride in the fact that my armies are worth hundreds of dollars each. Power to you though-it must take a long time to make those. Good luck man.

[GamesmasterZ]

This guy apparently loves to play, gotta' give him some props for it.

[Easy E]

Here is an image for scale. My two tanks with a GW Demolisher in the center.




@ captaincortez- I wish I had $100's dollars for my armies. Unfortunately, I don't. I take pride in the cost effectiveness of my armies and scratchbuilding things. Why buy when I can build?

[Uriel]

Sorry, dude-I'm not feeling you. Painting and modelling are my favorite aspects of this hobby and paper models just kill that joy for me. Maybe I'm an elitist or something, but I take pride in the fact that my armies are worth hundreds of dollars each. Power to you though-it must take a long time to make those. Good luck man.

painfully I have to agree.

[ExoCowboy]

I have to say that I too enjoy too much painting and converting to do something like this.. but I know that all of us do not enjoy painting as much as I do and we all prefer different things. Are those templates made by you?

Anyways, those tanks look great! Very much like their plastic counterparts.. and the colours fit them well, kinda "realistic" look with that camo.

[TomKamakazi]

I think they look awesome!

Here's to making an Armored company for less than the cost of a single tank.

I'm a fan of modeling and painting too, but for the love of the game, I think you've got the right idea.

[Skink Master]

I love the idea! If only I wasn't too lazy

[Orcdom]

good job, and yes there are those out there that do paper models as a hobby all on its own, BTW those Biles russes? if so i might have the same templates, i just havent seen how they tun out, but they do look nice. congrats and get that 10,000 point AC built :P
Steve

[notdakuningist]

They look awesome man, don't let anybody pee in your cheerios just because you save much more money than they did:-)

Wow, you could even explain it as some new admech lightweight material so they can airdrop and transport the tanks on the cheap:-0

[Zark the Damned]

You're PuffinMagician in disguise right?

Seriously, keep up the good work. The Tanks look pretty good, and you can always replace em with official ones when you get rich, right

[ArtificerArmour]

i loikes 'em! seriosuly, when i try anything like that i lose effort and throw my pritt stick in my glitter bowl and rage abit. im feeling these tanks, but how are you going to transport them?

[nurgle_boy]

theyre different, although not in a bad way.

depending on how strict your store is, you could get some nasty comments from staff, otherwise, go ahead!

also, it looks like something i would do! im a ********** cheapskate!