I started painting two Leman Russes, but only managed to finish one in time. I was close to finishing both, but ran out of time.
The second edition Imperial Guard codex has two Leman Russ variants:
The Leman Russ Battle Tank has standard stock equipment with no options. I was missing a few parts on this model so I made molds from blue stuff and cast replacements from milliput. I magnetized the battlecannon and the heavy bolter sponsons, because future editions have weapon options. I added some small plasticard details to the Heavy bolters, because they looked a bit bare.
The Leman Russ Demolisher has a demolisher cannon and a few side sponson options. In case I want to make another Leman Russ Demolisher I made milliput copies of the weapons. The demolisher cannon is attached to the turret, but the side sponson weapons and the Lascannon are magnetized. I had to cut the Lascannon from another Leman Russ hull, because this tank came with a Heavy flamer.
Both tanks needed quite alot of seam filling and a bit of damage repair. Undercoating the tanks also helped to see what details still needed to be fixed.
I did'nt have time to put up my studio so this month will have to do with smartphone photos.
I'm quite happy how the tank came out, but I noticed that the Vallejo colour in the new clear bottle is a bit different toned from the old colour I've used with the two previous tanks.
Leman Russ Battle Tank 205pts
Hope everyone managed through this month! Good luck for the last month!
On my last month to do list I have:
- A bunch of characters and my command HQ
- One lasgun servitor to complete the 5 model unit
- Three guardsmen to complete the heavy weapon squad
- The second Leman Russ to finish
- A second Chimera
Bravo sir! I know you put in a later shift to get that Leman Russ finished and it was definitely worth the effort. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI once again stand in awe of your milliput and blue stuff skills. Really impressive.
That's a nice tank. Loud applause for your rebuliding efforts on these, and good luck with the final month.
ReplyDeleteThe bluestuff wizardry is top notch! Great month, and good luck for the finale!
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