Actually, I just realized that I have a box of these at home:
I'll have to see if those turrets fit the Rhinos or not. Now I just need to brainstorm what to use for sponsons.
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| Author: | javelin98 [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
So I'm broke. And cheap, as well. I can't afford GW's prices for most things, but I *can* afford to pick up plastic Rhinos by the handfull off of eBay or from Chaosorc, for not much money. So to bolster my Space Marines, I've just kitbashed four Vindicators using plastic card and rigid tubing, and now I'm planning on doing up some Predators and Razorbacks. But what to use for turrets and sponsons? Any ideas? I have loads of plastic card, but if there's some way to avoid using a scalpel and jeweler's eyeglass to carve out itty-bitty bolters and whatnot, I'd prefer that! Thanks, jav98 |
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| Author: | dafrca [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
A friend used some left over turrests from the Imperial BFG plastic ships. Another friend had a tn. Drill a small hole and glue the turret on and BAM, you have Razorbacks. dafrca |
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| Author: | javelin98 [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
Actually, I just realized that I have a box of these at home: I'll have to see if those turrets fit the Rhinos or not. Now I just need to brainstorm what to use for sponsons. |
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| Author: | javelin98 [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
Yep, those turrets will fit perfectly! We'll call them Javelin-pattern Predators. For the sponsons, I was thinking of using these:  I just have to find sixteen of them to be able to make up 8 Predators. |
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| Author: | The_Real_Chris [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
Top idea, wonder if Lego still does a bits service? 
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| Author: | javelin98 [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
Yes, but not for those pieces. I just found a place where I can get them for four cents each, though: http://home.att.net/~baylit/ Tonight I'm going to borrow a couple of those from my kids' Lego bucket and see how they look on the side of a Rhino. Then I'll see if I want to order more and make a go of it. |
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| Author: | Warmaster Nice [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
Size and shape wise they certainly won't be much bigger than those on the original mk1 Predator. I think they should work great. |
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| Author: | dafrca [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
I am always in awe at the creative use of non-wargame items to get usable wargame figures.  Great Job! Hope the size works out. dafrca |
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| Author: | centurion [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
Hi, I had a go at some conversions a while back using the close combat weapons sprue. Cost not inc rhinos will be $36 US With that you have 4 preds w/sponsons, 4 w/o, and 8 razorbacks. |
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| Author: | Legion 4 [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
Nice conversions, "C" !! 
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| Author: | dafrca [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:38 am ] | ||
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That is a great way to beef up that old handful of plastic Rhinos and do so with a budget in mind. Well Done! dafrca |
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| Author: | javelin98 [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
Which close combat sprue would this be, then? I don't order from GW much, so I'm not familiar with their bits service or anything. Thanks, jav98 |
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| Author: | centurion [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos |
Hi, Inventory # is 99399999014 "close combat weapons sprue" |
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| Author: | MaksimSmelchak [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:00 am ] | ||
| Post subject: | Kitbashing Rhinos | ||
Hi Centurion,
I recognize: - Bolt Pistol on the the Razorback - Las Pistol sponsons... - BFG turret Razorback... But I have no idea what the other top guns are... *** What are they? Anyone? Bueller? *** Shalom, Maksim-Smelchak. |
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| Author: | MaksimSmelchak [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:14 am ] | ||
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Hi Andreas,
*** What is that LEGO part called? *** Shalom, Maksim-Smelchak. |
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