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I started out as a fan of a small bunch of IG veterans (and now I'm using them for playing killteam) - the Mordant Acid Dogs regiment (there were also period, when I changed theme to chaos heretical). But since 2010 my small army developed into a tank division.


First line - normal 40k vehicles
Second - Tehnolog proxies/scratchbuilds
Third - gakky made proxies
You can see a Land Raider I made for using with Inquisitorial forces but never used. Probably, will turn it into a Nurgle Land Raider. M3 Scout model - maybe, make Taurox proxy? Manticora proxy, that can move using micro motor and gears I salvaged from film photo camera.

Cheap Tehnolog tank converted into Leman Russ Exterminator:


Some vehicles are complete, some just planned.


Currently, I'm thinking about what to do with these new Tehnolog tanks:


They are almost same size as a Chimera, just need some Schürzen to make them wider. But I don't use much Chimeras, I already have 3 of them + 1 poorly made proxy. Original turrent has Hydra-like autocannons. But I have Hydra turret too (3d printed). Hydras not so useful currently. Make two more Leman Russes? I have to decide

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I always like to see tank conversions, especially since i'm too lazy to search for compatible models by myself.

As for your question, well, it's hard to say with the new edition on the horizon and a lot of changes coming to armour in general. But, hey, it's not like you could ever have too many Leman Russ, right?

Keep up the good work!

   
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They look like they could be easily converted into manticores - just weapon swaps. Although I have no idea what the effectiveness of manticores is in either the current or future edition.

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VyRa wrote:
As for your question, well, it's hard to say with the new edition on the horizon and a lot of changes coming to armour in general. But, hey, it's not like you could ever have too many Leman Russ, right?

Yeah, but I was thinking recently and liked the original Leman Russ design more (it's ugly and stupid, but it's representing 40k style). In my taste, Tehnolog tanks are more suitable for specialized vehicles, like artillery, , repair, tractors etc. Anyways, if I need a lot of tanks, I can always buy 10 of them from Tehnolog - it's dirt cheap.
So...
I started making Vyiern artillery vehicle (I hope, it will not make a turd in a new edition)


Warboss_Waaazag wrote:They look like they could be easily converted into manticores - just weapon swaps. Although I have no idea what the effectiveness of manticores is in either the current or future edition.

There are two options. One of the options does not require any changing, only the rockets look a little thin compared to the original Manticora rockets

i got some other model, no idea what to do with.

You can see here the original small ZOD tank. Some robot, walker. Everything is much bigger, than I expected. I planned to use robot chassis as a platform for lascannon, but it's size almost like a tank.

Also, a Condor Robogear flyer

Looks like Space Marines small interceptor (forgot the name)

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Manticoras made of Tehnolog 1/48 scale Bronekorpus (MST-2) AA tanks aka Zaslon.
Yeah, and little Manticore puppy. It can be used as a Cyclopus demolition tank with different turret

I want to change it's hull to be more like Chimera's, but maybe later.

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Ferdinand-style 3d printed cabin, will use it as a Basilisk or Destroyer. Not glued, so can swap details to make different vehicles.




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Mmm, lots of inspiration and ideas to pilfer here. Subbed!

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Scratchbuilt Chimera turret. salvaged 1/35 T-60 tank turret, miliput, greenstuff, epoxide, 3d printed smoke launchers and filibustered gun.


painted with outdated paint. I think I made a mistake because the paint looks thick and loose. It may fall off.

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Shadowsword scratchbuild / conversion (I had only hull)

foam pvc body


wheels from various material


coated

I still need a gun and tracks

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3d printed gun



Fail


Tracks most diffcult part






Almost done

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Taurox 4x4 wheeled alternative chassis instead of ugly original tracks



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also 6 wheels set for any vehicle
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Meantime I want to change size of my tehnolog tanks closer to the Leman Russ dimensions. The main difference is the height of the model. I have a raised chassis, but it is not enough
And here are some options for what I can do
(I made a 3d model of a tank to play with options)
1) Place another smaller turret with a lascannon on top of main turret. But this option seemed odd to me


2) Additional section of the hull body. Mmmm .... Mmmmm??? Ыыы?


3) The third option is less painful with the use of a large commander's cupola with a machine gun and periscopes as on modern armored vehicles for kinds of anti-terrorist actions

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Your Shadowsword needs a little blue pill to help, I think! Great stuff on the conversions. Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with.
   
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Turret-onna-turret is definitely the most original of the ideas, so for that reason it gets my vote!

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I also like the turret on a turret look, though the Cupola doesn't look bad either. Raising the hull is interesting, but likely to be a lot of work, especially to do more than once...
   
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Agreed that the cupola is also worthy, it gives me IDF Nagmachon vibes with its height (though obviously the Nagmachon is 75% cupola w/o a turret.

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Outstanding conversions and excellent use of 3d printed parts to support conversions! I use a lot of Tehnolog machines for conversion basis also- terrific price and a lot of variation available. The Wyvern turret was particularly nice, I thought.

The Shadowsword- my word! Well done.

I used the newer Tehnolog turret variant as a fairly standard Hydra, but haven't messed with anything for awhile (been scrambling to finish a walled villa project that is nearly done and gone on too long!). I'm thinking that if the turret were reversed, with the weapon system attached to the wide end and a mantlet to cover, the resulting 'tear drop' turret would be very futuristic.

I also picked up a couple of the large gun-wielding automatons, this is how mine came out as a stanrd build:



Very interested to see what you get up to next!

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So, I think I figured out which option I would do.



Why this - because the standard turret connection is too fragile (3mm pinel) and I gonna use 26mm ring instead


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These are some bad ass tank conversions, love it

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After a redbull sip, suddenly realized how to make it easier. The picture explains how:



The connector side pins are located ABOVE the tracks. I grinded them a bit with a file to flatten.
From robo vacuum cleaner it become a crude
brutality and a bit of Star Wars feeling

I don't need body extension anymore, but the turret pin remains old (4mm not 3mm after checked again)

With a turret. Remind that I drilled a hole closer to the middle to make it ... more correct?



As you can see, now its satisfies WYSWYG in all dimensions



I used the wheels to hold the tracks together.

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I will use this plastik stick to straighten the gun


Changed the casemate on the technolog tank and replaced the lascan with a heavy bolter


Poor man's scions from various parts including printed



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another pvc tank



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And I got this tank body, all I need is a turret and tracks. as one gypsy guy said "this motorcycle only needs wheels and motor"



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better photo of tehnolog tank:


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and another project. I have dreamed about the conversion of the bommer all my life (not all). Need to choose what to do with the nose part. Will it be an Avenger strike fighter or something better


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It became difficult to get the original GW models for me, so I decided to try this one - Meng Toon Tiger.



The dimensions are almost right. Only short. And I added a rack that I will then fill with equipment junk.



cool model

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My old tank design that has now been renamed "Pugnator" (ex Crassus)
Chocolade (or something else) colored PLA filament on vanilla Ender-3
Turret is black ABS with acetone finish









Model is downloadable free here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2018841

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Returned to that Leman body

Printed tracks, turret and hull weapon



GW will kill me for that

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