Giving my Chimera a new hat

I'm not a big fan of the turret that comes with the Chimera
but I do like the one that comes with the Space Marine Predator.
Its a pretty simple switch and the gun can be passed as either
an Autocannon or Mulit-las.

Noticed I've already hinged the hatch.



To get a good fit I glued a pin made from the frame for a more secure fit.



Next up I give it more of a "Guard" feeling by adding kit and a heavy stubber.

Chimera on the inside

We have already established that I can't leave well enough alone so
this time around I've done some gut work on my Chimera. I'm not
going to convert all my Chimeras but I might do a couple.

I use plastic card stock with a grid pattern.
Its easy to cut to size without having to score it much.

I first cut it to fit the back and side walls and the floor.
I also wanted to create a couple of benches at this point
for my hardy guardsmen to rest upon.



Next I add some gear to add some detail to it does not
look like a padded room.



Next I added some end supports for the benches. I also went
ahead and primed the inside in black since once I get around
to painting it I don't want to mess around with the inside again.



When I painted the inside with GW Rotten Flesh, this is a
good off green color for the inside of AV's. I painted
the detail, not to close because once I close the top it
will not been seen much, just I will know its their.
I also gave it a heavy wash.





Again, not many folks will see it but from a modeler
point of view it sure was fun to do.

Chimera Doors and Hatches Part II

Forgot to add in the hatch so I'm making this a part II. This can be used on
any hatch for any kit, just be carefull when drilling so you dont bust the
hinge.

Chimera Doors and Hatches

I can't leave well enough alone and being a long time modeler I tend to tamper with pretty much everything plastic I can. If its a hatch I want to be able to open it.

First off I don't care for the laser guns sticking out from the sides so I have to
shut them down with a simple strip of plastic.





Next I start working the hatches and doors. I use a pin drill and brass
rod I picked up at a local hobby shop.





Sometimes it works, sometimes you run into a snag.

In this case you can hope you have a spare door or you can use
some very small plastic card to attempt to fix it. Sometimes
you just chalk it up to a mess up and let it ride.