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As we know....warhammer 40k can be EXPENSIVE! espically the bigger models (valkyrie, storm raven etc)... Recently i saw a graet post on here http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/351232.page that dealt with substituting other models that look similar in structure to 40k vehicles.....
so i picked up the following kits....2 based on a recommendations from the linkk above..and the rest my ideas..... do you guys and gals have any other ideas for subs?

1. Star Trek deep space nine runabout ship
2. Star Wars Republic attack shuttle
3. Halycron drop ship from aliens
4. APC from aliens
5. Condor from robogear
6. banshee from haloclix
your turn!

CAN YOU STOP PUTTING YOUR THREAD TITLES IN CAPS LOCK?
It's very annoying.

WHY ARE WE SHOUTING? IS THERE A crassus armoured assault transport ABOUT?

iT'S TO MAKE A POINT

Check out the Lander and Gunship from Old Crow. Two variations on the same fuselage
http://www.oldcrowmodels.co.uk/25vtol.htm

A bit smaller than the Valk, but around half the price. Here is the Gunship (green) and the Lander (red) compared to a Valk and Arvus.

I recently started an Imperial guard army based on Wargame Factory Shock Troops (fantastic stuff if you're wondering) ... Those for the base infantry with all the most german looking GW Imperial Guard bits I could find. I wanted real Leman Russ tanks, but they didn't fit the theme so I got Tamiya 1 48 scale King Tigers instead. Add some imperial eagles and heavy bolters and Poof! Perfect looking Leman Russ for my space natzis.

Sauce Captain, check out russian KV-2 (large turret version) tanks. They are ace for Leman Russ variants with a nice big exagerated (40k'ish) look. They even have a flat front panel where you can easily add a hull mounted heavy weapon.

Not a bad deal at $21 bucks for a kit that even includes photo etched parts!
http://www.track48.com/shop/product.php?productid=164

Eilif wrote:Check out the Lander and Gunship from Old Crow. Two variations on the same fuselage
http://www.oldcrowmodels.co.uk/25vtol.htm

A bit smaller than the Valk, but around half the price. Here is the Gunship (green) and the Lander (red) compared to a Valk and Arvus.

Thanks Elif for actually responding to the post....instead of whining like a high school girl about caps locks? Jesus get a life people.

Jesus, try to follow the forum rules and not be annoying.

purplefood wrote:CAN YOU STOP PUTTING YOUR THREAD TITLES IN CAPS LOCK?
It's very annoying.

Wow dude....calm down..im new here.....i will type in non caps in the future... jesus... some people need to chill out.. we are here for fun


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Coolyo294 wrote:Jesus, try to follow the forum rules and not be annoying.

if you dont like my posts ont read them


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SauceCaptain wrote:I recently started an Imperial guard army based on Wargame Factory Shock Troops (fantastic stuff if you're wondering) ... Those for the base infantry with all the most german looking GW Imperial Guard bits I could find. I wanted real Leman Russ tanks, but they didn't fit the theme so I got Tamiya 1 48 scale King Tigers instead. Add some imperial eagles and heavy bolters and Poof! Perfect looking Leman Russ for my space natzis.

Thanks captain for again respodnign to the post rather than the type face of the post


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Eilif wrote:Check out the Lander and Gunship from Old Crow. Two variations on the same fuselage
http://www.oldcrowmodels.co.uk/25vtol.htm

A bit smaller than the Valk, but around half the price. Here is the Gunship (green) and the Lander (red) compared to a Valk and Arvus.

Are those your models eilif? they look great nice paint job! Yeah i might have to pick up a couple ofthose!


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Eilif wrote:Check out the Lander and Gunship from Old Crow. Two variations on the same fuselage
http://www.oldcrowmodels.co.uk/25vtol.htm

A bit smaller than the Valk, but around half the price. Here is the Gunship (green) and the Lander (red) compared to a Valk and Arvus.

although i gotta say that the Armed Splinters, and Splinters....look alot like the S.H.A.R.C. from Gi Joe!

Ok, we don't care how new you are FOLLOW THE RULES. On to the op, anything that fits the scale of 40k and theme you're going for works with some minor conversions and/or additions works.

VI th legion wrote:Ok, we don't care how new you are FOLLOW THE RULES. On to the op, anything that fits the scale of 40k and theme you're going for works with some minor conversions and/or additions works.

Yes sir...thank you sir...and should i bring your car around now.... lol

Reminds me of the TSOALR comic where the Pointy Sticks fought the Epic IG army.



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I couldn't see doing this for anything other than Guard (TBH, I don't really look outside of GW/FW for models, so I could be wrong) Since there are SO many WWII tank models out there.

Iur_tae_mont wrote:Reminds me of the TSOALR comic where the Pointy Sticks fought the Epic IG army.



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I couldn't see doing this for anything other than Guard (TBH, I don't really look outside of GW/FW for models, so I could be wrong) Since there are SO many WWII tank models out there.

Thanks, we do need ot stay on topic.... I agree... the Imperial guard could use tanks from other model companies... but only i think in ww2... newer tanks wouldnt look right, Lemun russ tanks look alot like (to me any way) like sherman tnaks

Not my models. I just googled up the Old Crow lander.

I like to use M3 Lee/Grants for my Russes

Anpu42 wrote:I like to use M3 Lee/Grants for my Russes

Oh yeah i could see that! Espically the M3's

Degu Scout car.

Chowderhead wrote:Degu Scout car.

NOW that is bad ass!!! where did you get this model?

briurso wrote:

Anpu42 wrote:I like to use M3 Lee/Grants for my Russes

Oh yeah i could see that! Espically the M3's

so you end up with a Battle Cannon in the Hull and the Heavy Bolter in a Turret, it used work well for my Space Wolves

Anpu42 wrote:

briurso wrote:

Anpu42 wrote:I like to use M3 Lee/Grants for my Russes

Oh yeah i could see that! Espically the M3's

so you end up with a Battle Cannon in the Hull and the Heavy Bolter in a Turret, it used work well for my Space Wolves

you should post some pics if you have any

briurso wrote:

Chowderhead wrote:Degu Scout car.

NOW that is bad ass!!! where did you get this model?

It's like 15 bucks (Not including Shipping) from The store at Ramshacke Games, it's maker

briurso wrote:

Anpu42 wrote:

briurso wrote:

Anpu42 wrote:I like to use M3 Lee/Grants for my Russes

Oh yeah i could see that! Espically the M3's

so you end up with a Battle Cannon in the Hull and the Heavy Bolter in a Turret, it used work well for my Space Wolves

you should post some pics if you have any

As soon as get a good camera

Chowderhead wrote:

briurso wrote:

Chowderhead wrote:Degu Scout car.

NOW that is bad ass!!! where did you get this model?

It's like 15 bucks (Not including Shipping) from The store at Ramshacke Games, it's maker

great site thanks! Yeah the degu buggy i could see as a imperial guard vehicle....alot of the bikes on that site would make be perfect for ORks

Made a Vindicator out of a 1/32 scale WW2 hetzer. Still kinda WIP, gonna practice mud and rust on it. BTW it cost me 11$ from ebay.




















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Deathshead420 wrote:Made a Vindicator out of a 1/32 scale WW2 hetzer. Still kinda WIP, gonna practice mud and rust on it. BTW it cost me 11$ from ebay.














1. looks awesome!! graet paint job
2. nice profile pic...i love the issue that had the tardis in it!








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