tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post7853837298212220123..comments2024-03-15T02:15:52.504-06:00Comments on Mordian 7th Regiment: Charon Pattern Leman Russ, Part 1Mordian7thhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04631987711681654113noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-81380360013071905392009-06-21T07:29:02.443-06:002009-06-21T07:29:02.443-06:00Hah! That's hysterical - I never knew that abo...Hah! That's hysterical - I never knew that about either of those, Drax! That's one of the things I love about 40k, there's all these little subtle (and occasionally not-so-subtle) jokes interwoven through all the war and doom and whatnot...<br /><br />Ah, Welsh - topping the worlds phlegm production due to the requirements of speaking the language!Mordian7thhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631987711681654113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-23777029892666096062009-06-21T03:11:49.070-06:002009-06-21T03:11:49.070-06:00There's actually a forgeworld - oft referenced...There's actually a forgeworld - oft referenced in the Forge World books - called 'Triplex Phall'. <br /><br />I'm not sure if the tongue-in-cheek aspect of this translates to Colorado, but in the UK (and doubtless with Forge World staff in Nottingham) a phall is a type of curry; a XXX phall is a very hot one.<br /><br />Interestingly, the serial number on many of the 'technical specs' for vehicles in FW's Imperial Armour book(s) begins 'DVLA...' and the DVLA in the UK is the <i>Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency </i>. Another little in-joke, methinks.<br /><br />Looking forward to more pics!<br /><br />- Drax.<br /><br />PS: The DVLA is based in Swansea, in Wales, so I'm sure you're wondering what it's called in Welsh: <i>Asiantaeth Trwyddedu Gyrwyr a Cherbydau</i>Admiral Draxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476823273954165890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-20594085447793306422009-06-20T18:43:03.347-06:002009-06-20T18:43:03.347-06:00Thanks Drax - I'd thought about the Cockatrice...Thanks Drax - I'd thought about the Cockatrice as well, but I think that's what I'm going to end up calling the twin-linked basilisk heavy artillery crawler I've built, as I like the parallel drawn between the Cockatrice and Basilisk from mythology (both being purported to paralyze their victims).<br /><br />I'm thinking that I just need to dig up a likely sounding Forge World that hasn't otherwise been used in depicting Leman Russes, such as the Artemia pattern. We've seen their hellhound variant, I figure that may be suitable...Mordian7thhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631987711681654113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-64265803003544616032009-06-20T18:34:09.844-06:002009-06-20T18:34:09.844-06:00Thanks - I was going for a look similar to the Mac...Thanks - I was going for a look similar to the Macharius, with the lascannon set back on the hull similar to how the hull-mounted heavy stubbers are on the Macharius. I ended up making a new turret for it to keep the profile a little more sleek - I'll post pictures of it completed later this weekend hopefully. This tank was made up completely from leftover bits in my vehicle bits box, but thinking of the parts that would have been left over had I started with two full kits, there could certainly be some potential. The Chimera hull mounted on the Russ track units (maybe turned backwards or reversed) could be an interesting basis for something new!<br /><br />As far as the sponsons go, they get fairly close to being able to point fully forward. A bit of middling-thick plasticard spacer would likely offset the sponsons out enough that they'd have the full 90 degrees of motion. It was one of those things that I didn't really notice until it was already glued on though. Usually my first run at a converted model is just a gung-ho proof of concept to see what works and what doesn't so I can refine the process before I try to make more than one. I'm happy enough with it nonetheless, that would likely be one of the things I'd address if I was to make another one, for sure...<br /><br />Thanks for the input!Mordian7thhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631987711681654113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-3727296038094748352009-06-20T13:50:50.074-06:002009-06-20T13:50:50.074-06:00That is an amazing looking tank. I love the badass...That is an amazing looking tank. I love the badass-ness of that hull-mounted lascannon! And I can see how sleek the overall profile of the tank will look. Out of curiousity, do you think you'll be able to make, say, a transport tank of some kind with the remaining parts from the tank kits? I'm just thinking value-proposition here :P<br /><br />Also, question on the sponsons - I'm guessing that the sponson weapons currently as close to front-facing as they can be right? Had you considered building the sponson out more so that it could have its full range of motion? If so, what made you reconsider?<br /><br />Sexy-looking tank.Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750328363084108119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-91112141899376889762009-06-20T03:02:42.641-06:002009-06-20T03:02:42.641-06:00I believe 'cockatrice' is still available,...I believe 'cockatrice' is still available, but it's a bit - y'know - rubbish.<br /><br />This is one fantastic looking model. Good thinking, Batman!Admiral Draxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476823273954165890noreply@blogger.com