Gallery - Chimera(s)

Like a rip off Alien sequel this post is a little like the first "Chimera" gallery, except that there is more of the cool stuff... and less Sigourney Weaver (so perhaps better than Aliens). This time two Chimera with all their stowage kit ready to engage the enemy, as well as one vehicle assigned to a squad of vets and a final tank assigned to the Battle Psyker Squad... it's unique turret colour setting it apart from the others! Again, the stowage is a mix of bits from GW and Tamiya, as well as some resin bits from a Legend kit. Apart from the GW stuff, everything else was purchased new through e-bay for pretty good deals - you can check out some useful e-bay stores on the left.

Gallery - Chimera on duty!

Well, the first of the Chimera is in a finalised state! I've decided that, as I am working to a very tight deadline, I will come back to the models to add transfers for unit identification etc. So, for now, this tank is complete and ready to carry some troops into action!

This first one has a converted Heavy Bolter Turret, using a Heavy Bolter from the Baneblade / Shadowsword kit and a combination of plastic, metal and resin stowage from a range of sources.

Armies - Chimera chip details

Okay, so I have been working and practicing further with the Chimera. Having sponged Charadon Granite onto the model (concentrating on open corners and moving areas), and given the model an overall wash, I had to go back over and highlight the paint chip effect. This gives the impression of depth... as if the paint literally has chipped and flaked away leaving the base colour or metal showing a few milimetres behind it. Of course, highlighting every chip and scratch would be too laborious, so I concentrating in certain areas and made sure to highlight the lower edge (because light comes from above!) See what you think.