Andy Moore Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Grot Tanks Warhammer 40,000 In a discussion about scratch building for Warhammer, modelglue had asked me to post some shots of these Grot Tanks, so here they are. These were all built 2-3 years ago, mainly as little "palate cleansers" between bigger projects. Forgeworld produce a set of four resin tanks, but they cost a small fortune and it's much more fun to build your own. Pretty much anything goes with these things and, as they're for Orks/Grots, it doesn't really matter if everything fits properly. In fact it's better if they don't. They make great stress relief builds, just stick plastic together any way you want, then paint them, again, anyway you want. Some of these were given a rather garish version of the caunter scheme. The first one was pretty basic (as, in truth, are the rest). Just a box for the hull and two more boxes for the track sponsons with a few added details. I think it took about a day to build and another to paint. The second is my least liked. The general design didn't really work that well but, if nothing else, it was a good canvas for some over-the-top weathering. The rockets were left over from the GW Ork Bommer. The third is the smallest and was the hardest to build. I decided to give it a "crooked house" look by making all the hull panels out of square. Doing that, and making it all sit level at the same time, needed more brain than I generally have available. Number 4 is probably the most cohesive design, probably because there's a hint of Tiger in there if you squint. And the last one (so far) is a bit boring really. Not the most inspiring design or paint job, although I do quite like the egg shaped track run. That's it for now. I've got some parts cut out somewhere for a rhomboid Mk IV style design, but haven't had time to do anything with it yet. Andy 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I am very envious of your painting skills, my friend. These look remarkable! Thanks for sharing with us. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 they look great Andy, nice job on the scheme's and finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Awesome, thanks for posting. I love the distressed paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Cool little builds, lovely finish on them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hi Andy I've got to be honest with you, I am not a great fan of war gaming subjects but I have 110% respect for the creativity and thought that goes into the designs and creatures - and in particular the presentation and paint work that goes into producing masterpieces such as this work of yours - and for that reason alone, I always try to check-out war-gaming subjects on the forum knowing that I am usually in for a real treat. Very nice work - and by far better than I could do John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Grot FT-17's lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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