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Hi there everyone. I'm working on converting some Leman Russ for my IG, and I want to make them look more like the Space Marine style tanks then the IG style. To that end I've started converting the hull so it's oriented backwards. In that orientation the treads do look like a smaller Land Raider, and I've replaced the sponsons with Pred sponsons. The new front, when I finish, will look allot like the Forgeworld Spartan.

However, the normal Russ turret doesn't really match the aesthetic. I want something that looks more like a Israeli Merkava IV turret, but I can't find any of those for less then 50$.
A smaller, sleeker version of the Legion Gave turret would also do. I'm not good enough yet to build one completely out of plasticard.

Does anyone know some good sources for replacement/conversion turrets?

I think you can make a perfectly good Russ turet out of the Predator turret. You could easily extend it a bit with plasticard if you want a slightly larger look.

I think the Pred turret is a little short compared to the new Russ guns. I'd like something with a little more bulk.

Anarchy Models have three turrets under their vehicle conversion parts section.





Otherwise uh... conversions and alternatives are really easy to find on Google. =P