spacewolflars Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I tried searchy, but came up with nothing beyond how to make all the doors open. So here's my question: How do you put a dozer blade on a land raider without blocking the assault ramp? That was my original question. There were a few methods out there that people had used, but they looked like they would be quite a bit of work to put together. I wanted something that looked like it was rough, tough and ready to roll, but I didn't want to have to sculpt the thing from scratch. I managed to figure something out with the help of the good denizens of the B & C. Here is how I added a Dozer Blade to my Land Raider Crusader: Parts: -4 las-cannons from the land raider sponson sprue -2 las-cannon housings from the land raider sponson sprue -2 swivels (the part that the las-cannons mount onto) from the land raider sponson sprue -1 dozer blade from the imperial guard vehicle accessory sprue Step 1: -Assemble the 4 las-cannons only Step 2: -Cut off the end of 2 of the las-cannons off so that you have 2 barrels (Part #1) -Trim the swivel down until you have the piece in the middle that the las-cannons fit into (Part #2). While cutting down the swivel be sure to save the part that makes up part #8 in the 2nd picture -Trim down the front and the bottom of the body of the las-cannon (Part #3a & 3b) be sure to save at least 4 of the ridged portions of the barrel (part #9) Step 3: -Pin & glue part #1 to the longer end of part #2. The 2nd picture shows the las-cannon barrel being pinned in place to the swivel. -Attach part # 3a & 3b to either side of part #2 without glueing them. -Glue part # 3a & 3b into part #4 -The finished sub assembly should look like #5. The las-cannon barrel (#1) should be able to swivel freely up & down. Step 4: Trim the back of the dozer blade as shown in #6 If you are making a Land Raider Crusader you will need to trim the frag assault launchers as shown. This removes 2 of the 6 launchers. This is necessary as there is insufficient room for the launchers and the dozer blade assembly Step 5: Trim half of the tip of each las-cannon barrel to match the depth of the structure from part #6 Step 6: Glue half of the ridged portion of the barrel (#9) to the back of the las-cannon body. Step 7: Glue the sub assembly (part #5) to the dozer blade (part # 6). Glue the piston saved from the swivel (part # 8) to the dozer blade and the las-cannon barrel as shown. Step 8: Glue the dozer blade sub assembly to the land raider. This step requires that you have the tracks already glued in place. The bottom of the las-cannon bodies will glue directly to the tracks. Originally I had planned to glue the sides of the housing to the panels on either side of the tracks, but I ran out of room. Thankfully it is not that noticeable, and the tracks don’t have to actually turn. Here are some pictures of it in a more finished state: At first it seemed a little too bulky. I've since gotten used to it. It seems to me that space marine equipment should be a little bulky, after all it is getting used by 7 1/2 foot tall superhumans. It had better be sturdy. Thanks very much to Onisuzume & Brother Bohemund for the research. Happy Hunting, SWLars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onisuzume Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 How about this as an example? Courtesty to Brother_Bish for making the model. And a picture with the underside. Though with this example I don't think you can really use the assault ramp. This one would be a lot better for that. Though I don't know of any WIP pictures of the parts used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 Actually that Dark Angle one is pretty close to what I was thinking of. It looks like they have the forgeworld parts for the pre-heresy land raider. The dozer blade looks almost like they scratch built it. Just looking at it I think there might be something that can be done with the las-cannons as struts and the dozer blade from the IG accessory sprue. OK now I'm gonna have to drag it out and fiddle with it. I had seen the one with the demolisher cannon. From what I understand it is for apocalypse and has no transport capacity, so the assault ramp is a moot point. I thought about trying something like that but I couldn't work out how to use the assault ramp and get it out of the way. BTW the shrine on the inside of th DA LR is sweet!! SWLars P.S. Thanks for the pics Onisuzume, they helped quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Bohemund Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I personally would prefer something like these conversions. (none of these are mine) linky linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandolphon Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I was going to suggest little V-blades in front of the tracks as well, or if you wanted the large Vindicator style blade, I always thought it would be cool to mount it to the top hatch on the assault ramp area, so it would raise up when the doors opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Morsus Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Only problem with the V blades infront of the tracks only is what do you do with the debris that is between them....as they are there something might still stop the landraider by being in the middle....thats why you have to have the blades covering the entire front and being angled so they puch the crap away to the sides....not push it into the middle of the tank :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 Well, after much hackin' n' slashin' I managed to figure out something involving the twin-linked las-cannon sponsons. The good thing is that it covers 90% of the front of the vehicle, raises up high enough to be believable that someone could use the assault ramp, and it was a relatively easy conversion. The only problem is that I had to cut one row off the top of the frag launchers to move them out of the way. And it looks a little like the frag launchers would be somewhat blocked off by the Dozer Blade. I'll put up some pics tonight (hopefully). I would have put them up last night, but as I was testing it one of the struts broke at the glue point, so I have to pin it. probably should have done that in the first place. Oh well. Happy Hunting, SWLars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 I put the pictures at the top, up there ^ ! ! Happy Hunting, SWLars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cry Wolf Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 That model looks sweet man. B) i might have to do a few Cry Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Bohemund Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 quite nice. I'm not completely sold on it but it has some really nice ideas in it. I really like the use of the las-cannon and how the whole thing swings up but I feel that the use of the sponson "body" makes the tank a bit front heavy (imho they are to high). But it is difficult to tell from the pictures. I'm also not sure about mounting the dozer blade upside down, simply looks wrong to me. Overall a cool idea :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 @ Brother Bohemund, the pictures make it look a bit bigger than it is. That aside though, you're right it does end up looking kind of big and chunky. I'm sure that if you wanted to you could trim away some of the top of the las-cannons and the bottom of the housing to get a similar effect without it looking so big. Hmmmm, after I get it painted If it looks too big I may end up popping it apart and doing just that. Thanks for the input. once I get it painted and assembled I'll put some more pictures up. Speaking of, I'm gonna go try to slop some paint on it now. SWLars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Still haven't decided on a name. Plow King, maybe? SWLars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Way to pick a base color for your army! just using the plastic color never even occurred to me. Plus that bulldozer is amazing. you should call it the Foe Plow. peace out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Way to pick a base color for your army! just using the plastic color never even occurred to me. Yuk yuk yuk, very funny. Actually, if the plastic was a uniform color, I probably would. Foe Plow. Ya know, I kind of like that. I hereby christin thee FOE PLOW. Thanks, SWLars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Gothard Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Great concept, but its too bulky at the front for me. Also, maybe you should get the tech adepts to straighten out that MM cupola! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titan136 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 sweet ass tut!!! I know what I'm doing with my LRC now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Right on man. Hey if you manage to make any improvements put up some pics. What the heck, put up pics anyway. Let me know how it goes. happy hunting, SWLars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Humongous Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 That's a nice job. I'd probably just throw on a hedge-row cutter that extended out far enough that the assault ram could drop down behind / onto it. Simple and sturdy. Of course, it helps that I play chaos and have lots of chaotic hedge row cutter bits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cry Wolf Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Mr Plow Thats Ma Name, That name asgain is Mr Plow. yes this is on topic. Cry Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 That was it, Mr. Plow. I dunno though I am still liking foe plow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasPanzerIstUber Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Killdozer. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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