Grav-Attack Tank: Difference between revisions
1d4chan>The Hat That Was No edit summary |
m (13 revisions imported) |
||
| (12 intermediate revisions by 10 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Oldschool}} | |||
{{Wh40k-stub}} | {{Wh40k-stub}} | ||
The '''Deodorant Dispenser Land Speeder''', later rechristened the '''Grav-Attack Tank''', is a scratch built vehicle made by [[Rick Priestley]] back in [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader|Rogue Trader]] era, and published in a [['Eavy Metal]] article. Whether the deodorant was actually used is a matter of some speculation, but I must say, the result looks fucktastic. [[Forge World]] updated its design and brought us its modern day equivalent, the [[Javelin Attack Speeder]], while keeping its minty fresh profile intact. | |||
Protip- If you ''really'' want to replicate the original Grav-Attack Tank in exacting detail, you can find all the weapons and miscellaneous parts from TOMY's Zoids model kits: The main gun, side tanks, and radar dish came from the Guysak model, while the three-barreled blaster thingy behind the cockpit came from the top turret of a Zaber Fang. | |||
==On the Tabletop== | |||
Yes, you could have once fielded this glorious thing, if you wanted. [[Chapter Approved]] 2001 gave it stats, using it as an example of what you could make with the Vehicle Design Rules. | |||
{| class=wikitable | |||
! || Pts || Front armor || Side armor || Rear armor || BS | |||
|- | |||
| '''Grav-Attack Tank:''' || 165 || 12 || 11 || 11 || 3 | |||
|} | |||
The Grav-Attack Tank is a heavy support tank, with normal movement speed, the Skimmer option, and has a [[Lascannon]] and a [[Missile Launcher]]. | |||
==The Article== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Deoderant1.jpg | File:Deoderant1.jpg | ||
Latest revision as of 09:29, 21 June 2023
 | This article or section is about something oldschool - and awesome. Make sure your rose-tinted glasses are on nice and tight, and prepare for a lovely walk down nostalgia lane. |
The Deodorant Dispenser Land Speeder, later rechristened the Grav-Attack Tank, is a scratch built vehicle made by Rick Priestley back in Rogue Trader era, and published in a 'Eavy Metal article. Whether the deodorant was actually used is a matter of some speculation, but I must say, the result looks fucktastic. Forge World updated its design and brought us its modern day equivalent, the Javelin Attack Speeder, while keeping its minty fresh profile intact.
Protip- If you really want to replicate the original Grav-Attack Tank in exacting detail, you can find all the weapons and miscellaneous parts from TOMY's Zoids model kits: The main gun, side tanks, and radar dish came from the Guysak model, while the three-barreled blaster thingy behind the cockpit came from the top turret of a Zaber Fang.
On the Tabletop[edit]
Yes, you could have once fielded this glorious thing, if you wanted. Chapter Approved 2001 gave it stats, using it as an example of what you could make with the Vehicle Design Rules.
| Pts | Front armor | Side armor | Rear armor | BS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grav-Attack Tank: | 165 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 3 |
The Grav-Attack Tank is a heavy support tank, with normal movement speed, the Skimmer option, and has a Lascannon and a Missile Launcher.
