chimera conversion.

[@tcgjarhead]

This is brilliant it really makes me regret having made my Chimeras before having found your video as this looks quite a bit better.

[@jamst123]

Thanks mate. Always more to buy and make 😉👍

[@meanderingshade]

Such a simple yet effective conversion, I really like the final appearance of your Chimera. Awesome job, take care ;)

[@jamst123]

Thanks mate. Sometimes it's the littlest of tweaks that makes your army stand out. Hope it helps in any future projects you have.

[@J337-c1u]

Awesome 'how to' video of an awesome conversion. Saw one of these (without the how to bit) that was made ten almost ten years ago... yet GW still hasn't produced a new Chimera boxed set to accommodate this option in all that time. Seriously, all they needed to do was redesign the top section to provide it in three parts with the front and back edges of the rear hatches located on the front and rear parts. You could add the 'middle' section for a front mounted turret, or leave it out for the center mounted turret option. Obviously, the kit would require the rear hatches to come in two options, long and short, and a set of top hatches for the exposed front section left by the center mounted turret option, but it would be doable. They could even toss in some other turret mounted weapon options. And given how much GW charges for these things now, it would make sense. Still, rumor has it GW is finally going to release some new IG stuff later this year (2022), maybe even some plastic kasrkin we all wanted back in 2014. And the company is all about supplying product at affordable prices for their customers to participate in the hobby and not just maximizing profit for the least investment (that was sarcasm), who knows? It could happen. Until then, at least we have this tutorial. Simple, clear instructions with some ideas to tidy it up, and a single color paint job to help us see the finished conversion. Nice. Well done, that man.

[@jamst123]

Thankyou mate. Yeah I agree things need some updating but the last 2 years has been massive for new releases so hopefully they continue that trend into IG

[@J337-c1u]

@@jamst123 Nice to see something from GW, but a decade is a long time between drinks, and (combined with the massive cost increases) it's cost them a lot of customers. Simple product adaptations, at the right time, and reasonable prices, can help expand a market, but when the market includes a hobby aspect, its even more important. Games work best when there are lots of us. You have the skills so should get real converty and make a demo model of the idea I suggested, then contact GW with the images and see if they don't feel compelled to steal the idea and put it into production. They could even name the alternate central-turret pattern version after you. Nice.

[@CMTechnica]

I love how the finished conversion looks like a Panzer II or III. Could totally sell that look too with spare exhaust pipes from a Baneblade.

[@jamst123]

Yeah that would be awesome 👌

[@thebeardedbrush2788]

Fantastic, a converted Chimera has been on my list for years, I have loads of images saved off of Google, but never quite gone for it. This however... has pushed me to get it done. Many thanks buddy! Subbed!!!

[@jamst123]

Thanks brother. Best way to make the chimera look unique 👌 😎 one day I will get to doing a little preatorian army with a few of these to beef the ranks.

[@thebeardedbrush2788]

@@jamst123 ahhh awesome, I very much look forward to seeing that pan out dude!!!!

[@shangron5796]

Looks awesome, not sure how long the sandbags in front of driver would stay on the tank or out of the drivers lap but hey it's super cool.

[@jamst123]

A few good bumps and they probably would be gone.. along with the drivers head 😄

[@shangron5796]

@@jamst123 I just got a ebay chimera, it's pretty rough, and am thinking of this mod. I been tearing on it and is coming apart quite easily.

[@jamst123]

@@shangron5796 should be doable then pal always worth a try 👍

[@DarkCatfish]

That's really cool, looks great.

[@johnkelley9877]

Great conversion! Thanks for sharing this.

[@jamst123]

Thanks, No problem hope it is of use. 👍

[@CrusaderSports250]

I rather like that they don't bring out mods, it means that people with some skills and imagination can entertain with their creations, the great thing with this one is it has practically all the bits in the box, loverly job☺️.

[@jamst123]

Thanks yeah that part of the fun for me.

[@Beardyable]

That is a bloody masterpiece 👌👏👏

[@jamst123]

Thanks mate

[@40K_Guy]

It is just to say this is not the original person to do this

[@jamst123]

@@40K_Guy I'm sure I'm not. I mean looking at the kit on the sprue it's quite easy to see how easy it Is to achieve if you have a mind for modding and customising. I'm sure there's hundreds out there done way before I did.

[@40K_Guy]

@@jamst123 I know I'm just saying to him you weren't the original one to do this but yes he is right good job this is very helpful for other people who don't know how to do it

[@jamst123]

@@40K_Guy I imagine it's been around as a conversion as long as that kit has which is like 20 years plus. Love a good conversion some of the kits almost beg you to do stuff with the amount of spares.

[@jagermeister_1754]

Looks great

[@therealneal9980]

What tools do you use to cut the pieces? I'm very interested in this but I'm unsure how to do it

[@jamst123]

I usually use sharp modelling tools then use a small handheld dremel tool to polish the edges. You'd probably get away with modelling clippers as long as you are careful and fill the gaps with green stuff etc 👍

[@bellportbattlebunker4682]

Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@jamst123]

Not a problem hope it helps

[@johnwest5957]

Looking closer to the Russian BMP its based off. Good work.

[@jamst123]

Cheers. Yeah very true mate.

[@joenewkirk6136]

Cheers, this was excellent

[@jamst123]

No problem mate hope it helps

[@Lebannehn]

I`d use a longer barrel, put a rocket tube (as a hunter-killer) and called it begleitpanzer 57

[@brainstorm8778]

How did you do the sandbags/where did you get those from?

[@jamst123]

Made them from modelling putty pal 👍

[@brainstorm8778]

@@jamst123 fantastic and so inspiring, thank you!

[@jamst123]

@@brainstorm8778 cheers hope it helps. Love a good conversion. Makes the army stand out more 😁

[@jamst123]

@brainstorm8778 I believe it was miliput but you could use green stuff to also Sculpt sandbags 🫡

[@Dies1r4e]

while this looks awesome (really does look way nicer), this would suck as a functional vehicle, you'd be taking up the troop bay for the turret space, like a lot of modern IFVs in their anti tank or fire support configurations.

[@jamst123]

Yes, looking at the size of the guardsmen to the size left inside the chimera it would be a tight squeeze for 12 men 😆

[@Dies1r4e]

@@jamst123 does look really good though, was just sitting around laughing with some tank buddies, our driver said he would be a fool for putting sandbags in a spot he couldn't button up with like that! We all love model stuff and 40k so its no real shade, we just enjoy ribbing on the silly that comes out of it. Like the main gun on the leman russ being about 50 times too big for its turret, and the ammo bussel on the back holding EXACTLY one shell lol. your works great dude, thanks for the cool how to!

[@jamst123]

@@Dies1r4e don't forget the leman russ tank turret internal recoil would smash the guy stood in the turrets knees to pieces 😄

[@Dies1r4e]

@@jamst123 magic recoil buffers man, or just fixed hard mount to the turret so that when it fires it just deseats the turret ring and blows the teeth out of the crew lol. and riveted armor, because who doesn't like internal spalling?!

[@CrusaderSports250]

@@Dies1r4e and the commander that would have to sit on the gun breech, hence I mod my turrets and place the hatch to the side☺️.

[@baharroth_the_cry_of_old_paint]

Looks the business ❤

[@jamst123]

@baharroth_the_cry_of_old_paint Thankyou ☺️ this another army I need to make a start on. So many ideas so little time. 😅😅

[@baharroth_the_cry_of_old_paint]

@@jamst123 always the way!

[@cavedog1989]

Where would the lasgun arrays go?

[@jamst123]

There is 2 ports remaining for lasgun arrays if you chose to have them as far as 3 on each side they wouldn't be possible on this conversion, not sure how that would affect the in play mechanics of a chimera.

[@chadwickthunderkoch4874]

What is the main gun?, looks like an auto canon

[@jamst123]

It's a 3d printed cannon I believe. From an old set of mine. 👍

[@chadwickthunderkoch4874]

@@jamst123 Think ive found it on ebay, cheers mate

[@jamst123]

@@chadwickthunderkoch4874 awesome 👌

[@tianman]

Would you use it as a Salamander? cool model I now want to hack up my chimeras :)

[@jamst123]

It's possible. I suppose there's no reason why you couldn't use it as a standard chimera.

[@brim-skerdouglasson]

Whats with the neat war bird?

[@jamst123]

Sorry I don't understand 😅

[@brim-skerdouglasson]

@@jamst123 on the coffee table, but I saw your video on on it so now I get it.

[@jamst123]

@Brim-sker Douglasson it's been a tough decision wether to take off the eagles or not. Yes they have the look of the 40k Eagle but a few people have commented on its resemblance to a certain ww2 badge and insignia. Might have to change them for something else just to end any confusion. 👍

[@brim-skerdouglasson]

@@jamst123 they don’t resemble they are the dirty bird. Cool table though. Did they come with it?

[@jamst123]

@Brim-sker Douglasson they are actually mock ups of the black templar insignia within the circle which is very similar to the cross of krieg. I got them off ebay obviously not knowing how much they resemble the German Eagle. Until it was pointed out to me, and obviously the designer was massively influenced by the design. I do want something in their place similar.. just not something that looks like it belongs in a war crimes museum 😅

[@bill-kilby]

Hey! I’m working on a video where I make a Mordian guard chimera. I stumbled upon this video and will likely be following a similar conversion. I was wondering if I could shout you out? I see the channel is no longer active so on the chance you don’t respond, I’ll assume it’s okay:)

[@jamst123]

100% mate do what you will! I made this vid to help out, if it helps you then by all means 👌

[@bill-kilby]

@@jamst123 thanks mate, i appreciate that

[@eli5353]

WAY better

[@RealShologar]

Sorry but I have to ask, what is up with the Nazi iconography on your display table at the beginning of the video?

[@jamst123]

Hi, it's not a nazi symbol, I do see the similarities. It is actually a roman empire eagle aquilla. Thankyou for you comment and concern mate. 👍

[@CrusaderSports250]

@@jamst123 the Indian religions used the croocked cross as a symbol of peace, and still use it as it dosent have the same conatations as it does in the west. the Finnish used it as their national markings on their aircraft, (up to 39 then they changed to avoid confusion).

[@jamst123]

@@CrusaderSports250 very true. This is a roman aquilla with a black templars style cross. The display table is of a kreig trench line so it fit in with the ascetics of it, especially with it looking like the aquilla for the imperium.

[@ryanrhodes3169]

What’s the difference lol

[@jamst123]

@ryanrhodes3169 they're completely different lol.