54mm Leman Russ

[Tessio Niri]

Hi All

I need some C&C on my latest project and also a little advice. Not sure what armament I should have for the main gun. I am open to suggestions.





Regards

T.

[Dolnikan]

That tank looks amazing, it is just like the 28mm version. As for a main gun, perhaps the Executioner cannon? Huge plasma cannons are always a lot of fun. Other than that I've always liked the lighter conqueror cannon.

[KrautScientist]

 

You, sir, are a madman! To be fair, a madman with some mad Plasticard skillz, but still a madman 

[greenstuff_gav]

Very nice! Did you uae a template?
As to weapons, classic battlecannon to put the fear into people :-D

[Heroka Vendile]

very nice work. I reckon a punisher cannon – as when combined with 3 HBs that'd put the fear of god into anybody with that much anti-infantry fire coming their way.

[Draco Ferox]

Wow. You do not do things by halves, do you Tessio?

I would suggest either a standard battle cannon, a conqueror cannon, or my personal favourite, a vanquisher cannon, as the main weapon. Of course, you could always make interchangable weapons for the turret, should you have the time, which would allow for the inclusion of the tank in a wide variety of scenarios.

[Ancelyn]

I am in love 

[Molotov]

Excellent, excellent work. I'm very jealous of your skill with plasticard!

[Koval]

I'd go with a standard battlecannon, for the simple reason that it's the armament that most will associate with the Leman Russ -- you don't want people going "holy crap that's a  big gun", you want people going "holy crap that's a Leman Russ"

[Ynek]

Again, Tessio, you amaze us with your amazing plasticard skills and patience. It's certainly coming along lovely.

On the subject of what main gun to opt for, I agree with Koval. The Battle Cannon is the iconic Leman Russ main gun, so that's probably what you want to go with.

Purely out of curiosity - do any of your extensive vehicle collection ever see action on the tabletop? Or are they strictly display pieces?

[Tessio Niri]

Thanks for all the great encouragement, I will have to get round to buying some more materials and make some more progress. I was always leaning towards the battle cannon option but wanted to see what others had in mind. The idea of changable weapons options is a great Idea, but would need to find an effective way of attaching/detaching them as I find magnets aren't always strong enough.

@ Gav - So far I've never used a template and tend to scale up from my 40K collection.

@ Ynek - Unfortunately my vehicles don't get to see any games. All of my friends have given up the hobby and it has become a process to my mind occupied and stops me going a little crazy.

Again thanks for the feedback and I will keep everyone updated with progress. I've already decided on my next project after years on nagging by my little brother. Trust me it will be the biggest thing I will have built for =][= so far.

Regards

T.

[Kaled]

Unfortunately my vehicles don't get to see any games. All of my friends have given up the hobby and it has become a process to my mind occupied and stops me going a little crazy.

You should bring them down to one of our events at Nottingham - a game with your tanks, my aircraft & Marco's Warhound would look soooo cool!

[MarcoSkoll]

That would be one hell of a display. That is, of course, assuming I ever get Leander finished...

[Mordenkenain]

Congratulations, you've just set the stage for a game in which grown space marines tremble (before being poked in the eye 5 times by a small child)

however, do want (both the game and possession of everyone's awesome vehicles)

[Brother_Brimstone]

I second the 'battle cannon' suggestion. As Ynek said, it's the iconic Leman Russ weapon, and I think it'll look awesome!

You constantly amaze me by 1-upping your already impressive acheivements, I am extremely jealous of your plasticard skills. I look forward to seeing how this progresses!