These are really nice looking bits of kit! and wonderfully clear instructions. Building an Imperial Guard tank company with a lot of super-detailing and weathering has always been one of those projects I kept wanting to do, but put off for something else. I'm going to bookmark this, if I finally push myself to get on with that project, I think I'll be having to put in an order ;)
Thanks so much. It's always good to hear feedback :) It's definitely a project I recommend, it's really satisfying to build and paint up tanks and they look fantastic on the tabletop.
They went live a few minutes after the video. The first batch has already sold out but there's a few miscast ones remaining (which really aren't that bad), or you can put a pre-order in for the next batch I'll be doing. You can get them from here: beyondthetabletop.com/product/internal-sponsons
No problem, will be after some for sure! I’m only just starting out modelling wise but like them so much I’m prepared to go for it! Keep up the good work!
Hi there, I've managed to get my hands on the Dorn kit, I'm hoping to work on this over the next few weeks. It might be the existing kit is already the right size, but I need to measure it up and test it out. If not I'll work on a new kit which will be compatible.
Yes, this shouldn't be a problem. You might want to make the required cut-out before adding on those side hatches to the track unit, or adjust the placement of the hole it to better suit that track design but they should be fairly similar so I can't see any issues.
Yep, you can buy them from: beyondthetabletop.com/product/internal-sponsons . I think i'm currently out of stock but you can do a back order. It'll take me a week or so to cast them up and ship them out.
@@jonathanbellew4297 Amazing, thanks very much. Sponson weapons should come with the standard Leman Russ or you should be able to pick them up via ebay or bits sellers easily enough.
@@jonathanbellew4297 If you got them new from Forgeworld then they'll come with the Sponsons frame. You basically get the full GW kit + all the resin Mars Alpha parts. They're such a great kit. I've got a few lying around I need to build and add my sponsons to so I can have a full squad of them.
I appreciate it will be high for some people, like all products it factors in the cost it took me to develop and design, the material cost in moulds, resin and the time it takes me to hand cast the items (these aren't 3D prints), along with all the additional material costs such as a pressure pot which reduces the amount of air bubbles in the product, then on top of that we have things like electricity/heating and a salary for myself. I am a one-man shop, not some vast company like Forgeworld, imagine how much this kit would cost from them? Feel free to read all the reviews which talk about the quality of the design, the casts and the resin I use. These all factor into the cost. Lastly, for people which do want cheaper kits, I sell miscast items at a reduced rate which have fixable defects/air-bubbles. These only appear on the store when I have them available, and for this kit it's sold at 65% of the original price, so quite the discount. In addition to that if you were a supporter on Patreon you can get an extra 10% off from that too. I sometimes also do sales during the year too, so there's definitely plenty of ways to buy the kit cheaper from me while still supporting the work that I do an an independent creator. If you're interested in those cheaper kits I suggest you sign up to my newsletter where I'll post about the miscast items when they go on sale: beyondthetabletop.com/subscribe
I've litterally got a set drying on my work bench. Great kit and your tutorial really made them a joy to assemble.
Awesome. Really glad you've enjoyed the kit!
P- I just built my first one using your kit! It went together without a hitch. Now I need two more Russ’s !
Thanks a bunch. Great stuff!
That's great to hear. Good to know other people find it easy to put together too :D
Number two done, and working on number three!
@@longhunter5935 Awesome to hear. Would love to see some photos once they're all done.
These are really nice looking bits of kit! and wonderfully clear instructions.
Building an Imperial Guard tank company with a lot of super-detailing and weathering has always been one of those projects I kept wanting to do, but put off for something else.
I'm going to bookmark this, if I finally push myself to get on with that project, I think I'll be having to put in an order ;)
Thanks so much. It's always good to hear feedback :) It's definitely a project I recommend, it's really satisfying to build and paint up tanks and they look fantastic on the tabletop.
Oh my god these are amazing. I'll definitely be doing this on my next Leman Russ.
Thanks so much!
Neat looking conversion kit and thanks for the tutorial ! Also, when will these kits be available ?
They are available now I just got mine!
They went live a few minutes after the video. The first batch has already sold out but there's a few miscast ones remaining (which really aren't that bad), or you can put a pre-order in for the next batch I'll be doing. You can get them from here: beyondthetabletop.com/product/internal-sponsons
Absolutely brilliant!
Thanks.
No problem, will be after some for sure!
I’m only just starting out modelling wise but like them so much I’m prepared to go for it!
Keep up the good work!
I just ordered my set! Excited to get to work on it. Do these components need to be washed in soapy water when they arrive?
Thanks for ordering. To be on the safe side yes, it's always worth washing resin just to remove any mould release that might still be on the kit.
Top tier!
Thanks :)
Very Nice! Any idea if this works with the new Rogal Dorn Tank? If not, will there ever be an internal sponsons conversion kit for it or no?
Hi there, I've managed to get my hands on the Dorn kit, I'm hoping to work on this over the next few weeks. It might be the existing kit is already the right size, but I need to measure it up and test it out. If not I'll work on a new kit which will be compatible.
cool looking, but sadly you limit your line of fire
Not since 7th edition ;)
Does this version not have a cover like the prototype for occasions when you don’t want to use the sponsons?
Not yet. I'll be working on that as the next project as I need to perfect how it can easily be added and removed.
does this work with the older 1994 russ kits?
Yes, this shouldn't be a problem. You might want to make the required cut-out before adding on those side hatches to the track unit, or adjust the placement of the hole it to better suit that track design but they should be fairly similar so I can't see any issues.
I'm thinking magnets would be the best way to assemble and then paint.
I think so too :)
Magnetizing the actual rotating portion not just the weapon.
Sean Thomas sounds impractical
Are these still available for purchase?
Yep, you can buy them from: beyondthetabletop.com/product/internal-sponsons . I think i'm currently out of stock but you can do a back order. It'll take me a week or so to cast them up and ship them out.
Ordered 6, cant wait to get them. Now i just need to buy the sponson parts i need to supplement this purchase. Thank you
@@jonathanbellew4297 Amazing, thanks very much. Sponson weapons should come with the standard Leman Russ or you should be able to pick them up via ebay or bits sellers easily enough.
Im adding these internals to my krieg mars alpha leman russes i have comming. Cant wait for such uniqueness in my army
@@jonathanbellew4297 If you got them new from Forgeworld then they'll come with the Sponsons frame. You basically get the full GW kit + all the resin Mars Alpha parts. They're such a great kit. I've got a few lying around I need to build and add my sponsons to so I can have a full squad of them.
20$ a set seems a bit high.
I appreciate it will be high for some people, like all products it factors in the cost it took me to develop and design, the material cost in moulds, resin and the time it takes me to hand cast the items (these aren't 3D prints), along with all the additional material costs such as a pressure pot which reduces the amount of air bubbles in the product, then on top of that we have things like electricity/heating and a salary for myself. I am a one-man shop, not some vast company like Forgeworld, imagine how much this kit would cost from them?
Feel free to read all the reviews which talk about the quality of the design, the casts and the resin I use. These all factor into the cost.
Lastly, for people which do want cheaper kits, I sell miscast items at a reduced rate which have fixable defects/air-bubbles. These only appear on the store when I have them available, and for this kit it's sold at 65% of the original price, so quite the discount. In addition to that if you were a supporter on Patreon you can get an extra 10% off from that too. I sometimes also do sales during the year too, so there's definitely plenty of ways to buy the kit cheaper from me while still supporting the work that I do an an independent creator.
If you're interested in those cheaper kits I suggest you sign up to my newsletter where I'll post about the miscast items when they go on sale: beyondthetabletop.com/subscribe