True Scale Rhinos, Predators, Vindicators, and oh yes...Land Raiders

**Lamenter** · 10-02-2011, 06:32 PM

My new favourite thread.

I'd been considering doing a 100% plasticard build for truescaling rhinos, but this looks like a great way of tackling the problem.

**Machinator** · 10-15-2011, 04:20 PM

Well today has been another busy day. Over the past week I've completed the molds for the first set of parts and got them all cast up. Today was the start of assembly so that I could start on the second set of parts.

As you can see the masters for the track armor sections are now done along with the front armor plate. The cast resin pieces glued onto the original kit rather nicely although some tweaking was still needed. As for things like the rear and top hatch I chose to space those with plasticard instead of remaking them. I've also decided to cast up a new set of treads as I realized the Land Raider treads were much too thick. But that will be next weeks project.

**bloodangel 83** · 10-20-2011, 12:41 PM

looks good. BA83

**Machinator** · 10-22-2011, 08:43 AM

Just a short update today. I finished the molds for the front and the track section armor plates:

As mentioned before I decided to make a new set of tracks for this project as the Land Raider tracks were just too thick. I made them in a more traditional standard as I'll be able to use them on a future project, but they should still look good. I made six masters and should have their mold done today. Once that is complete and I have a few casts done I'll make up some longer sections to save me some time. That should be the last mold for this project

Then there's just a lot of cutting and assembly....

**Meph** · 10-22-2011, 10:45 AM

Ow yeah... lookin' lovely mate. The wider stance of the Rhino really gives it more oomph!

**Machinator** · 10-29-2011, 05:38 PM

It's been a long journey up to this point but I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The molds are all made and most of the parts are cast, now comes a laborous bit of assemble.

The first Rhino is nearly complete (just need to do some cleanup work) with the new treads attached and all the bits in place. Now I just need to build up nine more like it.

and to give you an idea of scale:

Hopefully next weekend I can start the Land Raiders....

**Dastrike** · 10-29-2011, 06:53 PM

Makes the rhino look like it actually has a pair to be on the battlefield, also makes that dreaded line of sight a bigger pain for the opponent.

**fuzzbuket** · 10-30-2011, 03:25 AM

wow a rhino that looks like it can transport 10 guys!? hersey i say!

seriously thats some amazing conversion work!

**Machinator** · 11-13-2011, 01:13 PM

OK, I've been away from this thread for sometime but I've been busy in the background and have much to show you. The Rhino based vehicle are nearly done with the exception of the Vindicators, which I hope to finish up today.

So without further ado....

The True Scale Rhino:

**Machinator** · 11-13-2011, 01:14 PM

The True Scale Whirlwind:

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