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For this month’s second Modelling Workshop, we take a look at some of the new Space Marine vehicle kits and upgrade pack. SPACE MARINES MODELLING WORKSHOP 97 T he Imperium is an empire in which technological advancement has come to a resounding halt, and is viewed with suspicion by the vast majority of the population. The Space Marine Chapters are in the honoured position of having access to the most advanced vehicles and equipment the Imperium has to offer. This isn’t just dogmatic tradition; no other force in the Imperium can break a siege with a precise charge of Ironclad Dreadnoughts, nor overrun a xenos battleline so effectively with a formation of Land Raider Crusaders. Space Marines have the best vehicles because they are called upon for the most dangerous missions. This month the Space Marine armoury has been expanded by the eagerly awaited Land Speeder Storm and Ironclad Dreadnought. But that’s not all – next month sees the release of a new Space Marine upgrade frame that gives you plenty of extra weapons and vehicle wargear for use on your vehicles. An Ultramarines Ironclad Dreadnought armed with a seismic hammer. New Bitz Pack Next month, we’re releasing the Land Raider Crusader Upgrade Pack, a frame familiar to those who already own a Land Raider Redeemer or Crusader. It’s packed full of options that you can use on any of your Space Marine vehicles. Vehicle Upgrades One of the many modelling options on the forthcoming upgrade frame is a twin- linked assault cannon – ideal for kit-bashing a Razorback. There are plenty of purity seals and scrolls on the frame that you can use to decorate the hulls of your tanks. You can personalise your vehicle with the addition of a Crux Terminatus and other characterful iconography. It’s very simple to arm your Razorback with twin- linked assault cannons. Take the two assault cannons from the Accesory frame and fit them under the Razorback hood, before attaching it to the assault cannon mount. This plugs into the normal weapons mount on the Razorback roof. The antenna array from the accessory frame was glued onto the back of the tank, suggesting that it is the personal transport of an Iron Hands hero. This Ultramarines Razorback is adorned with all manner of livery and extra bits of equipment. Forge World doors have been added, along with details from the Vehicle Command frame as well as the new Land Raider Accessory frame. www.games-workshop.com

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For this month’ssecond ModellingWorkshop, we take alook at some of thenew Space Marinevehicle kits andupgrade pack.

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The Imperium is an empire in whichtechnological advancement has cometo a resounding halt, and is viewed

with suspicion by the vast majority of thepopulation. The Space Marine Chaptersare in the honoured position of havingaccess to the most advanced vehicles andequipment the Imperium has to offer.

This isn’t just dogmatic tradition; noother force in the Imperium can break asiege with a precise charge of IroncladDreadnoughts, nor overrun a xenosbattleline so effectively with aformation of Land RaiderCrusaders. Space Marines havethe best vehicles because they arecalled upon for the mostdangerous missions.

This month the Space Marinearmoury has been expanded by the eagerlyawaited Land Speeder Storm and IroncladDreadnought. But that’s not all – nextmonth sees the release of a new SpaceMarine upgrade frame that gives you plentyof extra weapons and vehicle wargear foruse on your vehicles.

An Ultramarines Ironclad Dreadnoughtarmed with a seismic hammer.

New Bitz PackNext month, we’rereleasing the Land RaiderCrusader Upgrade Pack,a frame familiar to thosewho already own a LandRaider Redeemer orCrusader. It’s packed fullof options that you canuse on any of your SpaceMarine vehicles.

Vehicle UpgradesOne of the many modellingoptions on the forthcomingupgrade frame is a twin-linked assault cannon – idealfor kit-bashing a Razorback.

There are plenty of purityseals and scrolls on the framethat you can use todecorate the hullsof your tanks.

You can personalise your vehicle withthe addition of a Crux Terminatus andother characterful iconography.

It’s very simple to arm your Razorback with twin-linked assault cannons. Take the two assaultcannons from the Accesory frame and fit themunder the Razorback hood, before attaching it tothe assault cannon mount. This plugs into thenormal weapons mount on the Razorback roof.

The antenna array from the accessoryframe was glued onto the back of thetank, suggesting that it is the personaltransport of an Iron Hands hero.

This Ultramarines Razorback is adorned with all manner oflivery and extra bits of equipment. Forge World doors havebeen added, along with details from the Vehicle Commandframe as well as the new Land Raider Accessory frame.

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Ironclad DreadnoughtNo bunker or bastion is safe from the Ironclad,the bane of any defence network.

This Salamanders Ironclad is armed with a Dreadnoughtclose combat weapon and seismic hammer. It is also kittedout with Ironclad assault launchers and a searchlight, all ofwhich are available on the Ironclad frame.

We recommend notpermanently gluing yourarms and weapons tothe body of the Ironclad.That way you can tailorthe armament to anybattlefield situation. In aPlanetstrike game youmight want a seismichammer, whilst for astandard mission ahurricane bolter mightbe preferred.

The kit includes optionsfor all the weapons andwargear available to theIronclad in the army list.

For the right arm youcan choose the

Dreadnought closecombat weapon (A) or

the hurricane bolter (B).The left arm optionsinclude the seismic

hammer (C) and thechainfist (D).

This Crimson Fist Ironclad is armed with a hurricanebolter and chainfist combo. Note the crimsoncolouring on the casing of the chainfist, following the Chapter’s famous livery.

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1 Hunter-killer launch tubes

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3-4 Power plant5 Ironclad assault

launchers6 Internal carapace7 Banner8 Searchlight mount9 Searchlight10-11 Purity seals12 Crux Terminatus13-14 Smoke launcher15 Arm mounts16 Sarcophagi17 Exterior carapace18 Underslung

storm bolter19 Waist20 Underslung

meltagun21 Underslung

heavy flamer22-23 Legs24 Greaves25 Feet26-30 Hurricane bolter

assembly31-33 Chainfist assembly34-37 Dreadnought close

combat weapon assembly

38-44 Seismic hammer assembly

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Land Speeder StormTrading heavy armaments for transport capacity, theLand Speeder Storm is the ultimate in speed and stealth.

Land Speeder Storm of the Salamanders Chapter.

This side elevation shows the Scouts arrayed inthe passenger compartment of the craft, readyto disembark with weapons locked and loaded.

The rear view of the vehicle highlights a different profile tothat of the existing Land Speeder. This craft has threethrusters configured in a Y-formation, designed tocompensate for the additional load and larger chassis.

Space Marine Scout Crew

Land SpeederStorm Frame

Optional Parts1 Sensor array2 Headlights3 Armoured bumper4 Front canopy5-7 Cerberus launcher8 Wind shield9 Dashboard10 Compartment

partition11 Heavy bolter

rail mount12-13 Heavy bolter14 Crew seats15 Rappelling rig

support plate16 Rappel wire control17 Rappel handles18 Rappelling rig19 Fins20 Chassis21 Treadplates22 Rear seating23-24 Step edging25 Passenger

compartment rear wall

26 Thrusters 27-29 Stabilising stem30 Rear canopy31 Air intake grille32 Antenna33 Air intake housing34 Spoiler35 Targeter36 Spare targeter 37 Belt pouches38 Belt accessories39 Pouches40 Holster41 Sheathed knife42-44 Ammo boxes45 Grenades46 Camo cloaks47-50 Sitting Scout51-54 Rappelling

Scout55-59 Scout loading

weapon60-63 Scout Sergeant64-68 Pilot69-73 Gunner74 Scout heads

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