Converted Chimeras

As part of the Mechanised Veterans army, I built a few more Chimera troop carriers. I have quite a few already so I wanted to make these look a little different. The first uses Chapterhouse Studios wheeled conversion kit.

The second is based on a conversion done by one of the regulars on The Ammobunker forum, Old Guard.

"http://s3.zetaboards.com/The_Ammobunker/topic/7317346/42/"

Originally inspired by a WWII German halftrack, the Sdkfz 251/7. This is my version

My converted Veteran Guardsman with the Demolitions skill use it as their ride.

Everybody has a meltabomb or a democharge.

Mechanised Veterans

I've recently added a new army to my collection, a Mechanised Veteran Imperial Guard army.

It consists of 3 squads of Veteran guardsmen in Chimeras, 2 squads are armed with meltaguns, 1 with plasma rifles.

The HQ unit has 2 plasmaguns and a heavy flamer in a Chimera

These are backed up by a regular infantry platoon, the platoon HQ rides in another Chimera, and carries 4 flamers. 2 squads, each with an autocannon and a grenade launcher often go into battle in a Valkyrie and a Vendetta.

Depending on the size of game I have some firepower options. This is what I fielded in the most recent game vs Tyranids.

A Leman Russ Punisher, a Griffon self propelled mortar for indirect fire support and a Leman Russ battle tank. Unfortunately, these guys do tend to suffer heavy casualties in my games. The last game against the Tyranids saw me losing against a force consisting of Mycetic Spores, a nicely sculpted Tervigon seen below, a winged Hive Tyrant, Genestealers, Carnifexes, Tyranid Warriors, and a few Termagants.

Opening Shots

Greetings,

Having read and admired many blogs over the years I thought I'd have a bash at running one of these myself. It's mostly going to be about my Warhammer 40,000 Imperial Guard obsession, but there will be other armies and other game systems.

Anyway, a few photos to start with.