Transforming the Space Marine Primaris Invader ATV: KITBASH

It's not exactly a hot take to suggest that the Primaris Invader ATV has some... issues. The core of the model is sound in my opinion, but the Kart like design doesn't feel very Space Marine to me. So here's my take on the Space Marine Primaris Invader ATV. This is technically a kitbash, though it does require some scratchbuilding work, but it's pretty straightforward as far as Space Marine vehicles go.
If you'd like to build your own Primaris ATV to this pattern, you can download a set of templates here:
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If you do build your own Primaris ATV based off of the plans, I'd love to see what you come up with - hit me up on the social links below and share a photo.
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[@yamikyoya3790]

Dude, this production quality is absolutely insane. You deserve so many views and subs! Great build!

[@herculeholmes504]

I second that. The little animations and graphics are really nice. Somebody must have spent a lot of time and effort editing these videos.

[@ThreepennySystems]

Amazing production value, amazing kitbash - brilliant stuff!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thanks, very much appreciated!

[@nathanrodgers86]

@@OffbeatBuildswait……are you the dude who does sim racing?

[@alexanderwhite298]

​@@OffbeatBuildsno atv is not marine more catachan.

[@TobasscoJelly]

GW sculpts have been on fire recently. When ever I look at this model I'm always just so surprised how this got through.

[@klaykid117]

Historically GW vehicles for Spacemarines are always weird one can never forget the grey knight baby carrier

[@VMinoda]

all primaris vehicles are just atrocious

[@Solidsnake856]

What's that? Couldn't hear you, the minigun made me deaf after driving this atv so much

[@HenriqueSantos-kl6fh]

Wow this is so cool Good job! :D

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thanks dude, glad you think so!

[@andrequiterio7451]

Amazing editing and commentary to complement an awesome build! KZbin algorithm, get to work.

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Heh, thanks dude. Much appreciated!

[@Chrolp]

I really love how clear and well organized the feel of this video is. great editing and sound quality, with a great build to top it off.

[@EthanSly]

Fantastic idea, great commentary, and slick editing :) Subscribed, and hoping to see more videos soon! Keep up the great work

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thanks Ethan, much appreciated. I'm looking forward to making more.

[@04dave0]

Great editing, animations, storytelling, kit bash and then painting job! Amazing work, can’t to see what else you put out!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Ah thanks man, very much appreciated.

[@pizzalord3n]

So much better than the Mario kart version lol

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Heh, thanks. To be fair to the ATV, at least it’s not the worst model in the Primaris range anymore 😂

[@hugheja89]

@@OffbeatBuildswhat is? 👀

[@OffbeatBuilds]

I'd argue the Desolation Squad, it's equally dumb, but also feels really lazy as well. With the ATV you can see the effort that went into the design at least.

[@2ndhendrix631]

Dude your production and kitbashing quality are so good for a small channel like this. Youre gonna be big mate! Subbed

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Ah thanks man, really appreciated. I hope you're right!

[@samoyed2296]

600 subs are you kidding me? First video I ever saw of your Chanel and I must say I love your editing humor building paint style everything. Please keep going your Chanel will get all the attention it realy deserves ❤

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thanks dude, I really enjoy the production side of things!

[@piraterubberduck6056]

given the 3000 more subs since your comment only a week ago, I think many people agree with you, me included.

[@clinodev]

So glad this popped up randomly! That's an instant follow and like!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@corvanphoenix]

Yeah, that's WAY better than the Batman thing GW release. I just got over wanting any GW SM wheeled vehicles to look even vaguely fit for purpose.

[@Lexgamer]

To each his own I guess. The original looks like a cool sturdy atv, yours looks like racecar with an identity crisis, hardly a good gun platform, much less off road. But, while the vision doesnt jive for me, I appreciate the time and quality of the work, so nicely done with that part.

[@ohthatswhygo]

I'm echoing what a lot of other people are saying but the production quality of this video alone is immense, then you throw in the kitbash and paint quality as well and it's on another level. Seriously impressive, can't wait to see what you do next!

[@AutisticDumplingMan]

Me still waiting for the image that chrono supposedly sent

[@callumfalcus4216]

How this channel has this level of production after two videos is absolutely astounding ! Serious skills on the conversion work too. Gained a subscriber !

[@wolfluva24]

i genuinely thought there was no way to make that thing look good thank you for proving me wrong

[@kingboss9512]

Think you can make anything look good with blood, sweat and tears. Also beauty is subjective after all (and I can’t tell what is ugly or not lol)

[@wolfluva24]

@@kingboss9512 you’re gonna need the blood from khornes chalice, the sweat from every tzeentch knowledge seeker and the tears of every eldar trying to save their goddess from nurgle to try and prove to me that buggy was better than the bikes or land speeder. But no seriously the moc is amazing and totally makes it more enticing to the eyes

[@WohlfePac]

I personally never go light on weathering, really adds to the battle worn look. This is a great model! bonus points for choosing Imperial Fists

[@RannarV]

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement = Tamiya Airbrush Cleaner. Same product 😮

[@rmcaparroz]

great job converting it, i don't really like the original model but your conversion makes it kind of cool also great start to a channel! i'd just would invest in a better mic, the face cam bits have a pretty rough mic sound

[@fugitivehull]

The rear end suspension just looks wrong somehow. Like its too short. And the complete lack of any on the front. How do expect to use those bolters?

[@Irencor]

This was a real joy to watch. For an idea what to improve next i would like to see what you come up with those new land speeders... specifically the gunner.

[@ildiran]

Great job mate, you did the best you could with a godawful model and using a DPV as inspiration was solid.

[@pentacosttb2565]

Overall good, and better than the base model, but it still needs better ground clearance. That would 100% ground itself on the first steep incline it came across. I'd recommend looking at dune buggies and quad bikes for anyone wanting to fix the ATV. The chassis should be above at least half the wheels ideally, and the front of the vehicle barely further forward than them.

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Yeah, you're not wrong. I planned on angling the front suspension to create more ground clearance, but when I offered up the completed suspension units I really liked how aggressive it looked with the lower nose... so I went with the rule of cool. In my headcannon it's got adaptive ride height ;)

[@alextopfer1068]

For cutting the rear swing arm off a jewellers would be useful

[@ayreon213]

That's an order of magnitude better than the original sculpt! great vid :)

[@LittleIAO]

Great work! So I have this idea since GW is "retiring" a lot of Firstborn models and traditional Marine Landspeeders are about to disappear. I want to convert a regular Marine Speeder into a counts-as ATV. Would love to see how you would attempt this and especially with your ways of making uniform re-creatable patterns and jigs. Cheers!

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

We had it perfect before, the attack bikes with side cars

[@ashtodust]

Man, I must say your version is so much better than original one. One concern though, it's still nose diving... As you rebuilt the front suspension, why haven't you done it with an angle ? You could have bend the rod at the center just a tiny bit so it would have looked gorgeous don't you think ? Also the rolling cage behind... well, first it won't accomplish its mission in any case as it is so much lower than the operator of the gattling and second, it feels to me like it's suppressing movement capacity for the operator to the side... Anyway, it's clearly so much better than the original one. I like how you handled guns... internal feeding ? of course ! Upper position from the pilot ? of course ! Stonger rear suspension ? You bet ! Credible slope deflector for the driver ? make sense ! Great job !

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Yeah, I 100% agree. I planned on angling the front suspension to create more ground clearance as you suggest, but when I offered up the completed suspension units I really liked how aggressive it looked with the lower nose... so I went with the rule of cool. In my headcannon it's got adaptive ride height ;)

[@ashtodust]

@@OffbeatBuilds Rule of tacti-cool is the best :D

[@hobbywato]

Awesome work! Another mini that you could try to fix is the terrible baby holder Dreadknight Nemesis

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Ah man, I wish you hadn't mentioned that, because you're 100% right!

[@createdmanpainting]

Excellent work here mate. Subscription earned.

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thanks dude, much appreciated!

[@rjkoneill]

Holy shit. Chris Haye from off of sim racing does Warhammer. Instant subscribe.

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Heh, that it is. ;)

[@spinafire]

Overall fantastic build, fun video, lots of great angles and high quality! The final shots are absolutely goals. Video critique - I would recommend a little less jump cutting, overwhelming walls of text/info and fully saturated colors. I think videos like this are cool but I can't share them with my partner who gets motion sick and overwhelmed from visual stimuli. Of course you do you, I'm already subscribed!

[@theycallmepiccolo9985]

I would love to see ur take on tracked primaris vehicles or a transport speeder

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Yeah, the idea has been on my radar for a little while, if only to upset the purists! ;)

[@fredox999]

This reminds me of the old land speeder buggy conversion.

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Yeah, there's definitely some inspiration there for sure!

[@miniaturesrundown]

Love a good vehicle kitbash! The ATV was always one that just didn't quite seem right. Also, Badger sent me.

[@sargepepper88]

Freaking amazing kitbash. With your styrene work, you'd be a fantastic kitbasher for Gaslands! Hotwheels meets Mad Max.

[@sivel7493]

I still like the original Invader more tbh, this looks really cool don't get me wrong, but imo the Invader fits Space marines/imperium well, because it has the vibes of those cheap air-dropped bicycles that soldiers used to get from World War 2, very makeshift-looking and disposable, meant only to be used by space marines (which are already tanks) to get around from A->B quickly and discarded if need be. Your version feels like an actual vehicle xD

[@mayofrench5170]

Nice results. Kinda reminds me of the Warthog from HALO. I have a idea to convert a Space Marine Mario Kart into a riding lawn mower for my Orks. Maybe as a proxy for one of the buggy designs.

[@sunderedpsyche4289]

Great video, Badger sent me too

[@rescuedruckus]

I was also sent by Badger.

[@nedst3]

Would like to say huge thank you for the production with using motion desgin! I waited to see the same levele in hobby videos since 2017 (when joined to the hobby), and thank to you i am happy to get it finally (gw corporate videos not counts)

[@BEARDEDAXEMODELS]

Great stuff ! I also think the kit ATV looks weird. You've improved it massively

[@TheArchivistArchive]

What tools do you use for your conversions? I'd love some recommendations, would you mind listening them and where you got them?

[@smoketinytom]

Forget the actual Go Kart, I’m learning loads with the techniques and nice tables.

[@ErwinHistory]

How do you have less subs than me. 291? Surely it should be 291 Thousand!

[@neilwood5081]

👍👍👍👍DUDE GREAT VIDEO! I’m a Gundam modeler and do lots of custom work so watching other customer’s work is a treat. I really enjoyed watching this video and hopefully all your future videos! It be cool to see your custom work on a Gundam! Thanks for your hard work dude .👍👍👍👍

[@axanax2534]

Badger sent me

[@Naco-ic9qz]

Wow! I love your channel! The quality of video editing and your kit bashing skills are amazing! If you fancy, I think i've got a good suggestion on something you should fix. You should totally tackle the Greyknights Nemesis Dreadknight (AKA the baby carrier) it'd be amazing to see what you can do to make it better! Keep it up!

[@Bearded_Boba]

I was like, oh sweet this looks cool thanks youtube algorithm. Watches video. That was an amazing kitbash, a fantasticly fun video, way more informative than i expected and pretty damn sweet! Ok what else has this clearly long established channel made.. oh its THAT NEW! DAMN! Talknabout getting it right first time!!! Great video and content so far, lookking forward to more!

[@slyfawkes7772]

The kitbash was awesome; the comedy, on point. You deserve more subs than I can give, but I hope you'll accept the one I can. Cheers!

[@nemesisnidhoggr1468]

looks good. But it's a horrible ATV. Too big and heavy for those tiny wheels to support. Front of the car not only slanted towards ground. But also sticks too much ahead of wheel. Which means any elevated surface leads to this atv being stuck on it. Roll Cages for a driver just trap him there. How you expect a space marine if full armor getting out of there?

[@cademiksek6769]

How do you have sub 500 subscribers?? This is genius. Cant wait to see what you do next!

[@darkhowling6425]

Lol your ground clearance mods made it LESS useful offroad. You destroyed approach angles, However i do really like the finished product. Fantastic kitbash.

[@lenaistalar8032]

This just popped up in my feed. Really cool conversion, super slick editing. I personally would have liked the front to be up a bit higher still but this is muuuuch better. Also your self-built plasticard-Parts are gorgeous. Mine always come out a little bit wonky (doesn't matter much, because I mainly use it for orks xD) which does somewhat annoy me xD

[@kurukblackflame]

Nice paint job but I think I preferred the design of the vehicle before. 'Odd proportions' and 'low ground clearance' are even worse in the new version (the front of the vehicle is just as low but now also sticks out further meaning it'll dig into uneven ground). There's also now no way to aim the front guns. You made it very skillfully (good paint and very neat construction) but imo the new design is weaker. From Mario Kart to Redneck space marine whacky races. Interesting vid though, even if I personally didn't like the end result(it's really just my opinion-lots of other people love it)-Keep up the great work :)

[@D3sToD3s]

I just turned all wheels 30-45° down. Rear wheels are easy. Just remove them from that drum thing and glue them back on. The fore wheels are a problem. I removed the whole "suspension" and shaved the lower stake to make it 45° and glue it back to where it came from. I have yet to have an idea for connecting the upper stake but it's done regardless. It is a buggy now, with ground clearance. As if it is an ATV or something. I also replaced the gunner with some boxes, because the ATV is joining my bikes as their support.

[@Gragel_Fragel]

it looks great just still not fully space mariney to me i just dont think they needed the go-kart abomination they got

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Heh, you're not wrong!

[@Gragel_Fragel]

if you could find a way to make atleast the vehicle a printable stl file i reckon alot of people would like to buy these as proxies though - the marines of course so gw dont get mad @@OffbeatBuilds

[@roaring_oblivion]

Came for the kitbash. Stayed because of quality. Subbed for Friendly Rubbing

[@aristeia71]

Subscribed as I definitely want to see more content like this. Only at 3.13k now but if your next videos are as good as this I’m sure that’ll quickly increase more than 10x.

[@deadwolf2978]

Instant subscription. But did you noticed lack of dust cover for front wheels and lack of westhering on tyres? Some extra bits like jerry cans, ammo boxes or spare tyre would do nicely. DTV used in Desert Storm also had a portable missile. But regardless, awesome work.

[@doctordoubledakka3939]

Subscribed. Rad. Super build. Hoping ur whole channel is this good, can't wait to watch. Moar video's plz!

[@BTSSPARATAN]

I'm going to modify the new release of the newer Elysian Drop Troops Tauros Venator variant that they just shown off for Necromunda, hate the current Space Marine ATV .

[@elastibus843]

This is really impressiv. Your Videos have an amazing quality, can‘t wait to see more. Only downside: I’ll never be able to replicate this builds 😂

[@dcdc358]

I'll be honest: I prefer the original one. Looks spacy and futuristic and actual usable, not like your run-off-the-mill Buggy as you completly destroyed the vehicles approach angle. You did not even fix the low ground clearance you mentioned at the start. To the pointless roll-cages ... your may be safeer in a roll-over, but i kept wondering if the marine can even get in and out. Besides, the original roll-cage behind the driver is still above his head, so hardly pointless. The ones in the back I'd say are something to hold on anything other than the gun. So, yes, your work and quality and the video is very very good. Just the actual result is something i feel people would have not liked at all if released like this.

[@akaikiseki9346]

I'm sorry but the ground clerance is... Worse, somehow ? Everything looks bent forward, these forward wheels needs to be mounted way down to have more clearance ? On your build, that buggy is eating any rock or bumps directly to the point it looks more dangerous than the previous design xD

[@NewOldEBM]

Commentary and editing were absolutely spot on - lots of personality came through on this vid, 100% sub. If you can get your hands on one to "fix" you could stick with the theme and fix up an attack bike!

[@admiraltee]

There's many models in the SM range that are... not good. This is one of them. Great work in modding this and your video looks great. Is there anyway to improve Grimnar's Santa Anti-Grav Sled and the Centurions? :D

[@dust4207]

Cool kitbash. I always wonder why those ATVs are that flat on the ground. I think a pick up would have been nicer for big E's favorit space warriors. :)

[@finnishfatman]

Kinda looks more like one of those hill karts now, with 0 front suspension and even less ground clearance (front getting stuck on everything. And the original model didn't have roll cage. Just something to hold onto and the bar behind the driver was high enough to actually work as a proper roll cage. Front end of the original could use some work sure, but to make it look less like ATV capable wouldn't be it, unless just going for the looks (which are subjective of course and each to their own). Now, for something orkish that transformed version would be proper, it does look like it would fit the bill perfectly 😁 But as far as off roading and "all terrain" vehicles go, original at least looked it could perform without useless added weight. But as conversions go, if that's what you enjoy playing or doing then that's enough reason for it to be awesome.

[@20110102]

Mildly amusing, the subtibles abbreviated Methyl Ethyl Ketone as MEC. (Also holy shit you can still get MEK where you are? its been removed from most places here and we dont even use it as a cleaning solvent in priting anymore, that stuff is really really not good for you.

[@Grubnar]

"ALL RIGHT BOYZ! YOU IZ NOT GONNA BELIEVE DIS, BUT DA SPESH-MARINES AKTUALLY MADE SUMFING WORTH LOOTIN'!!!"

[@CGossRunnn]

Love this. Can you fix the redemptor dreadnought? I really hate it's design. I miss the boxy sarcophagus

[@fishfingers4548]

The ATV is one of the worse conceptional models in the entire SM army list. A wide vehicle with relatively little ground clearance, a driver who sits about a 1ft below a heavy weapon, sound and muzzle flash potentially endangering the driver. So ya, your model is amazing

[@BeepBoop2221]

The production value of this channel is excellent. I'll assume you have an engineering background xD.

[@BrokenSoul79x]

cool, so you took away all the ground clearance _ensuring_ that it does a bloody endo as soon as it meets the first bump or rock in the road... you _didn't_ fix anything.. made a cool hot-rod for on smooth flat surfaces, but totally ruined it functionally as a war buggy. Function before fasion. 2/10

[@RobskyJr]

Personally I think the zenithol was maybe a bit too heavy, I had a little bit of difficulty differentiating the natural highlights (until the weathering). But other than that I think everything is 10/10. I may attempt this myself

[@roelterbeek9015]

very cool stuff! For the gap filling, have you tried Tamiya Putty Basic Type? that stuff is magix for gap filling, doesnt need to be mixed, dries fast and sands like a dream!

[@pierrew1532]

Cool ideas but to my taste the white material might lack so edge sharpness to match with the orginal plastic pieces (would probably fit much better with the Orks world) and overall the style you chosed actually is too much "realistic" like in similar to today's technology, whereas the original design clearly tries to be more innovative and futuristic. Great craftmanship though, no question about that !

[@edwardnoise1899]

Holy F**king Sh** you turned one of the dumbest space marines vehicles and tunred it in to something that makes sense for a military vehicle. Good job sir i salute you and you have my subscription. Good job man 👏

[@gregoryroeth2956]

Subscriber 179 here, really looking forward to what you come up with next! I vote terrain!

[@onthegreengolfchannel]

Subbed! Unreal production video and kitbash! Amazig talent! And great help

[@TheRedBrethren]

It being more like a warthog makes a lot more sense. I personally would’ve moved the gun back a little bit more.

[@jamboink8293]

Yeah, I agree with everyone else in the comments. Amazing production quality, great conversion! Can't wait to see more!

[@Darkcur]

Im gonna say it with very much no basis, this is the best produced 40k channel.

[@Is_This_Really_Necessary]

Easiest way to build a Primaris ATV is to use the landspeeder as the base. Hobbyists have been using using that to create "4-wheel drive" lanspeeders since the 90s.

[@jacobfoster9185]

Hahaha those desert patrol vehicles were absolutely the WORST! We were all excited because they looked like the gi joe one but in practice they sank into the sand and were useless and provide no armor. Semper Fidelis

[@genuz]

A lot of (nice) work to transform the ugly Invader ATV into something just as ugly but at least unique.

[@nkari8971]

Awsome vehicle.. but you forgot the ground clearance on the front.. its great going on normal streets.. but war torn streets will fuck this vehcile up.. =)

[@AlexanderZapataIndividual]

The original is more plausible. Plus your design makes bullets skid into the space marine's face. While caging the marine. How is he supposed to get out of there?

[@samthompson2980]

Lovely work 😊 I personally don't like the front, too long and low, but that's entirely just an opinion - it's a great conversion 👍❤️

[@alessiodecarolis]

Great job, how it's possible that some kitbashes are better than the original? Perhaps the front wheels are a little too low, but generally it's a very good looking vehicle. (Naturally a version with a remote controlled weapon would be great!)

[@vojtadrasner2440]

looks great, just the suspension looks weird and bit non-functional to me - if you move back wheels and lift chassis in back, it will inevitably cause front of the car to dig into ground. (unless purpose of the suspencion on back wheels is meant not to change angle (and thus ground clearance) depending on where they ride.

[@weirdwwii8775]

Space Marines in a dune buggy is silly in any way it looks. Great kit bash though.

[@georgepilkington9350]

Just joined the Hobby. This is amazing! I'm now going to watch everything on your channel

[@NuclearLetsPlay]

Tbh i somehow love the slightly goofy aesthetic of the invader ATV. I always get the music from Mario Kart Double Dash in my head when i see it :D

[@bjorn9486]

This is my first video I've seen from you and dam I didn't want to sleep tonight because I'm watching all the rest of your stuff... 😊

[@oldtrib12]

hey man you are just awesome . I suscribe and need more and more. I do kitbash a lot in my chaos army and you are so interesting and you technicals skills are good to learn quikly . Sorry for my english i'm french 😂 ! Continue like that !

[@glenmurie]

There's nothing wrong with the weathering, you need to apply more dirt, grime or dust to the wheels and chipping and scratching to the hub caps so they match up with the weathering of the body of the model itself. That's why it looks strange, because you have fresh off the factory floor tires on a grimy and scratched up vehicle.