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Really nice, really really nice, i would sort out the middle leg though, it looks like someones just leaning it against the tank, and your risking people thinking its scrap, but other than that i loke the ammo boxes on top, its got lovely details, i really like it alot.

Wicked wort mate. Awesome details!

i think the new valkyrie would make a good base for this. 1) it's big like the original model 2) it's got a similar front glass canopy 3) it's got a ramp in the back like the at-te it would still require alot of leg conversion and plasticard to get a similar shape, though.

@ Salted Diamond: No, I'm still working out the rules (help appreciated: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/240747.page) for it, so no weaponry yet.

@ Lt. Scourge: I will rework the middle legs as soon as I figure out how. Thanks though.

@Flachzange: Thanks!

@Warboss: I guess the valk could be used, but that's gonna be a rather expensive model to cut up. This guy will be pretty cheap, as long as I buy the bitz and parts online. Chimera hull, sentinel head and legs, and details.

Wow, that looks great man! What's that white thing by the turret cockpit though....it looks like a coffee mug?

This is a true masterpiece in the name of the Imperium.

Great progress!

I have to say you really did a great job in altering the model to a more impressive looking walker.
Dave

Looks like a stank to me.

@Granesh: Thanks! ...it is a coffee mug indeed.

@Dr.Salvadore: Thanks a lot!

@djphrank: Thank you!

@rbdhd: Cheers, I'm glad you like it.

@blessedbethyemperor: A stank? What's that?


Finished the legs (got distracted by my 18th birthday, and the obligatory Valkyrie): Now I only need all the weapons and the base.



Hope you like it!

Looks way better now that you've sorted out the legs.

Very cool - love the concept and the execution.

A nice original piece. Is it for gaming? If so what do you play it as?

Thanks guys!

So far, it's a Chimera with a Dozer, but I'm looking for some modified rules for it (more troop cap in particular, since it's quite bigger than a Chimera).

Suggestions are welcome as to rules!

This is freeakin's ace! I have to ask - and this might seem dull - but I'd love to know where you got the really long ammo feed for the ammo box on the front pintle.

Great work though!

i love this model very nice. now your going to feel the urge to make another one though. incidently do you have any idea where those mini genestealers come from? i want them so bad ><

that is awesome, the way you've done it fits in really well with the 40k universe

wow! there is only one thing I would change, the middle feet (the dread feet I think) are too small. Its an amazing conversion.

That thing is sick, all the way down to the coffee mug with the Aquila on it.

Awesome model looks really menacing, ACE JOB

Interesting idea and some good work so far can't wait to see the finished product. I do hope you beefed up the turret between building and painting.

@Tek: Thanks! I used two ammo belts from the IG Heavy Bolter.

@Ghosty: Thank you. Yes, well, I'm still unhappy with the middle legs, and I'm packing all my stuff so that I can move into my own appartment, so hobby projects are on hold. Mini stealers are (I'm told) Rogue Trader era Familiars for Genestealer cult something something.
Out of production, most likely. I'd ebay them if I were you.

@Edward: Thank you for those kind words.

@Vipera: Yup, they suck. Thanks nonetheless.

@Simon: Much appreciated, thank you.

@Sharpe: Thank you. I guess you'd want assault vehicles to look somewhat... aggressive? Especially in urban combat - can you imagine seeing this thing coming around a corner, heavy flamers blazing away?


Thanks everybody, for the kind words and praise! I'm really amazed by how much you like it, it's my first real vehicle (and thus also vehicle conversion). It's 90% done at the moment, with only the weapons and base in need of painting - but, as stated above, I'm moving around, so no hobby work lately and in the near future.
Be sure to email/subscribe here, I'll post pictures of the finished thing in some time.

Cheers!

Edit: @TheSilverBack: Thank you. The turret has gotten a gunshield, but I rather like it to be so spindly - it's more Remote Controlled 'ish like that. Pictures will be posted though.

Really great conversion there! Looks like it could actually move as well- which adds to the overall effect of the model.

ABSOLUTELY EPIC, WALKING TANK!

Well done!

Cheers,

Jack.

awesome!

The mini stealers are heralds for the old patriarch I believe.

Nice. A scratchbuilt walker that still looks Imperial, good job.

You know what, I really like this. From the first pictures I thought 'Oh god, not another small legged big walker thing' but seeing the results thus far I'm happy to be proven wrong

@Blightdron: Thanks! I tried to have it look at least semi-mobile, and kept checking that the legs had enough room to move around etc... I'm glad it payed off.

@Deathgear: Cheers mate.

@Tek: I've been getting alot of different possibilities regarding these guys. Yours is as good as any.

@Phear: Thank you! ...although not totally scratchbuilt.

@Infiltraitor: Glad you changed your mind. My friends were sceptic too, but loved the result.