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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion  Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:18 pm |
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Okay, maybe I'm being mean. It looks....basic. 
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:19 pm |
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Jimbo,
How do you recommend "Epic-izing" the old Ork dreadnought?
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:33 pm |
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Hi all,
Tuffskull and Nealhunt are right about the coal, it is a plant deposit compacted by the pressure of deposits to form a mineral-like solid.
re fuel efficiency: oil-based fuels generally combust more efficiently and have a higher calorific value, which means you get more stomp per tonne - enginseer's word! 
I think of huge oil tanks somewhere in the depths of Gargants, fuelling great boilers driving steam engines (not rubines - way too smooth). And why not supplement them with coal burning systems as well - with gretchin stokers slaving away to fuel the burners?
I could imagine an oil system moving the entire machine, with added (probably as an afterthough during construction of the gargant) coal-fired systems for moving weapon mounts, generating extra elektrik and so on.
lots of belching smoke too, and the occasional (regular!) burst pipes etc. 
A mekboy Gargant would of course have a smaller, more efficient, oil-burning kombusta engine..
Did I say I used to work in a shipyard?
cheers.
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:51 pm |
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To make it more 'epicy' I'd chop those horrible legs off, and add a plastic battlewagon body from E40k on each side for the "feet", stick a suitable gargant head and a couple of weapons, give it a paint job, and there ya go!
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 4:31 pm |
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A couple months ago, I got a Railwars starter box for the Wasatch faction from the local bargain bin. That's the clockwork/steampunk guys. It had 5 of the automatons (steam gargants) and 5 clockwork tarantulas (Defiler conversions) in it. It also has 5 jumppack troops and I think the tanks on the packs will work nicely for scenery. If it was cheap here, it might be in other bargain bins elsewhere.
If I hadn't seen the pics on links posted here, I never would have known what they were from the picture on the box. So, thanks to those who posted the links.
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 4:33 pm |
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Neal,
You're welcome.
Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 5:09 pm |
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| Quote (MaksimSmelchak @ 03 2003 Nov.,14:19) | | How do you recommend "Epic-izing" the old Ork dreadnought? |
I would probably add a Squiggoth turret instead of the Grot pilot.
I would add shoulder weapons (either small Battlefortress turrets or Bowelburna turrets).
I would add some ladders and rigging at the back (complete with Orks and Gretchin).
In order to make it a steam powered Gargant, I would add the 40K scale Ork Dreadnought Engine. not sure if link will work
http://www.games-workshop.com/storefr....mg=6646
but the part number is 9947010307717
but that's a start_________________ Jimbo
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MaksimSmelchak
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 2:12 am |
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Jimbo,
Thanks for the advice.
I like the photo of you and your family very much. You have a lovely family. I'm very happy for you.
Everyone else,
Is anyone else out there making Steam Gargants and if so, how are you doing it?
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 11:16 pm |
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Found this picture on my website
If you could find one it would make a really interesting steam Gargant. Alas it is an old Citadel Limited Edition which would be hard to find.
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 2:05 am |
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Jimbo,
That's a great model.
Thanks for sharing it.
Shalom,
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 8:33 am |
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 11:45 am |
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How about a Necron scarecrow? 
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Post subject: THE Gargant Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 5:07 pm |
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" ... and Toto Too !? " 
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