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 Ovion wrote:

 plugg wrote:
I have been looking on the internet for options for the top centre of the dreadnought.
I know there are now 6th edition rules.
What options does a Ultramarine dreadnought have in the 6th edition rules?

The reason why I ask is because I would like this dreadnought to be correct and what a table top player
would be able to field in a game.

All hail the emporer

Paul Lugg

Relevant to your build, these are the Codex: Space Marines Dreadnought options.
Dreadnought & Venerable Dreadnought:

Spoiler:

Base Wargear:
Multi-Melta
Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon with built in Storm Bolter
Smoke Launchers

This Is very helpfull, Thank you for taking the time to help.
Paul
Searchlight

Options:
Can replace Storm Bolter with with Heavy Flamer

Can replace Multi-Melta with:
Twin Heavy Flamers (Twin-Linked Heavy Flamer)
Twin Autocannons (Twin-Linked Autocannon)
Plasma Cannon
Assault Cannon
Twin Lascannon

Can replace Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon with:
Twin Autocannons (Twin-Linked Autocannon)
Missile Launcher

May take Extra Armour

Ironclad Dreadnought:

Spoiler:

Base Wargear:
Seismic Hammer with built in Meltagun
Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon with built in Storm Bolter
Smoke Launchers
Searchlight
Extra Armour

Options:
Can replace Storm Bolter with with Heavy Flamer
Can replace Meltagun with with Heavy Flamer

Can replace Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon (with Storm Bolter) with:
Array of 6 Boltguns (Hurricane Bolter)

Can replace Seismic Hammer with a Chainfist

May take up to two Hunter-Killer Missiles
May take a set of Ironclad Assault Launchers

As to the images:
The first is a Death Company Dreadnought from Codex Blood Angels:

Spoiler:

Base Wargear:
Blood Fist with built in Storm Bolter
Blood Fist with built in Meltagun
Smoke Launchers

Can replace Storm Bolter with Heavy Flamer

Can replace both Blood Fists with a pair of Blood Talons, one with a built in Storm Bolter (can be replaced with a Heavy Flamer), one with a built in Meltagun

May take a Magnagrapple
May take a Searchlight

The pictured DC Dread has Blood Talons, a Storm Bolter, Meltagun and a Magna Grapple.

The second image is a Tzeentch Dread with Twin-Linked Lascannon, Missile Launcher and Smoke Launchers.
The Bit on top is a Chaos Smoke Launcher bit.
The loyalist version is pictured here:


For the third - yes, it's a Searchlight with two lamps. an alternate model to the one below.

Thank you everyone for your support on this project and your kind help.

Paul

Update 22/5/13

Left leg painting and adding writing has been started.

I will look at adding a Searchlight later and smoke launcher to the dreadnought.

paul

Update 28/5/13

Kids scout costume update

Helmets and gloves have been done.

Paul

Some amazing work in here, I love dropping by!

This is superb!

That looks real good!

Are you doing Ilminster or Taunton Carnivals or are they on a different circuit?

Update 2/6/13

Time is getting close to my first carnival that i call my test carnival as it only small. South Brent 29th June.

Making this carnival will be tight, If I don't make it , its not the end of the world as I would rather
get it right than rush it.

Legs are proving to take more time than I first thought.

The Space marine scouts ( My kids) have been training and practicing there part in the carnival.
The kids will use cover in the carnival like army soldiers do in real life and they have guns that light
up and have firing sounds. The dreadnought is in command of the scouts as the dreadnought out
ranks them and is in touch with the command ship in space.Scout orders to attack, charge, defend,
follow the dreadnought and retreat are give thought the dread. Should be a lot of fun.

I have been working on fitting the ammo feed to the Assault cannon right arm as well.

Paul

if anyone is nearby to record this beast walking through the carnival I'd love t see it in action. I'dalso love to see the reactions of anyone who recognizes what it is and is trying really hard not to be seen as a closet GW fan .

Update 2/6/13

I have been doing some work on the legs and trying to make them fit together
Some pictures below for you to see the progress. This is far from complete.

Paul

Wow! Actually seeing them on you makes them look even cooler! Lookin' good!

I know you said said wasn't an issue before, but seeing how you have to walk with the legs on, have you considered the weight distribution bow legged? Hope that made sense, hard to come up with the right words when your talking about shear awesomeness

Update 8/6/13

Its the weekend and I have been busy.

Kids costume coming on.
Dreadnought roof is done.
Trailer has had some work done
Back brace on its way to being finished.

Photos below

Paul

The kids outfits look fantastic, can't wait to see full pics of you in this outfit. You should assault the local GW store when done. Smash through their front door, when they try to tell the police who broke in they'll be hauled away as fruit cakes.

That's looking great! I love the kids' outfits, and yours is going to be amazing when finished. Moar pics! Prett yplz? *puppy eyes*

 Theophony wrote:
The kids outfits look fantastic, can't wait to see full pics of you in this outfit. You should assault the local GW store when done. Smash through their front door, when they try to tell the police who broke in they'll be hauled away as fruit cakes.

Like KNOCK! KNOCK.... Then blow the G.W Exeter's doors off the hinges with the Dreadnought then send the scouts in to mop up did you mean? Sounds like a plan to me.

Yes, lets see how overpriced GW can be with an assault cannon pointed at their heads ... kidding aside it looks more epic than imagined, as said before, more pictures if possible



EYEGASM

Everything looks great, the child scouts are both brilliant and hilarious.

 plugg wrote:

 Theophony wrote:
The kids outfits look fantastic, can't wait to see full pics of you in this outfit. You should assault the local GW store when done. Smash through their front door, when they try to tell the police who broke in they'll be hauled away as fruit cakes.

Like KNOCK! KNOCK.... Then blow the G.W Exeter's doors off the hinges with the Dreadnought then send the scouts in to mop up did you mean? Sounds like a plan to me.

"It was a dreadnought I tell you! A veteran of a thousand battles! And he knew my name! I'M NOT CRAZY! I'd be dead now but he must have rolled all ones an his guns jammed as I dodged out o the way!" Cackling hysterically as they haul the guy away.

Update 9/6/13

more work to the dreadnoughts legs have been done today.
Nice day here in the U.K makes a change.

Knee joints for the Dreadnought have been completed.
Six cog parts have been started and painted blue.

Knock knock, Gameswork shop A dreadnought is coming.

Paul

Update 20/6/13

Dreadnought build is 95% done now just a bit of painting to the main body left. Need to get the paint today

legs, I am waiting for a few bits from ebay and then tough up some parts.
Holding battens need to be put into the trailer to stop my costume moving about in transit.

Harness done just needs to be fitted to main body and view hole done.

Then it is onto finishing the kids costumes.

I am working on customising a toy gun into a boltgun

Paul

I've been watching this project since you started it. Everyday i look forward to seeing the progress. Great job!

I can't wait to see the I'll dress build. This is awesome
Nice work on the aquilla.

So looking forward to finally seeing this all complete! The kids' scout outfit looks pretty boss too!

 Slaanesh-Devotee wrote:
So looking forward to finally seeing this all complete! The kids' scout outfit looks pretty boss too!

you mean the kids 'Scoutfits'?

 nerdfest09 wrote:

 Slaanesh-Devotee wrote:
So looking forward to finally seeing this all complete! The kids' scout outfit looks pretty boss too!

you mean the kids 'Scoutfits'?

I do now!

This project is fantastic! You have certainly earned the right to wear a "World's Greatest Dad" t-shirt.

update 21/6/13

Still waiting for some parts to arrive

Started work on making a bolter gun from a starwars blaster
for one of my scouts to use.Its a big gun now like they are
meant to be in 40k. The gun when done should be about right,
But I am no 40k fluff boy.

So when is the carnival? Looking forward to seeing you all in action.

 weetyskemian44 wrote:
So when is the carnival? Looking forward to seeing you all in action.

The Space marine scouts (the kids) have been practicing the cover and move tactics I have been teaching them.
They will be in South Brent carnival without the Dreadnought as It no ready yet and gives them time to
go it alone before adding the Dreadnought and the Tech priest into the mix.

I hope to do more to their costumes by the end of the month, like the boltgun I am making.

Paul