Tarkonis Pattern Basilisk

I couldn't find a pattern online for an armageddon pattern basilisk hull so I decided to make my own armoured crew compartment.  I really wanted a low profile compared to what was offered so instead of attempting to copy the forgeworld model I improvised. . .

This has been updated to a Space Marine vehicle here. 

I cut out the typical heavy bolter hull mount and made a craddle for the earthshaker.  You can see the tripod it rests on in the picture to the left.  I also made the cannon mobile but after I finish it up it won't move anymore.  I'm going to add cloth to the opening where the cannon comes out of the hull to cover up the lack of interior.  From what I've read this is done with glue and cloth/tissue/gauze so it won't be able to move at that point.

The model now has the height profile of a leman russ without a turret so it looks really slick compared to that ugly shield on the stock model.


I think I'll make one more and sell my third one.  Two should be enough for most games I play.  That will put me at seven heavy support options using 5 seperate model varients so I already have too many to squadron up.  I don't see any need to run 3 of these together.


I made some progress on painting the rest of my armoured company but ran out of graveyard earth.  Base coating 8 tanks used up an entire paint pot and I only managed to get a 2nd coat on 4 of them.  Off to the store to buy more so I'll have enough to do these basilisks.