After acquiring two Leman Russ Battle Tanks on Ebay I wanted to add some adaptability to them. My first thought was to go with some type of magnet system but considering the basis of any cannon is a tube, I went with a collar system instead. The idea being that a single size collar sits in place of the cannon and other attachments slip onto/into that one.
I started by cutting off the original cannon, which had already been modified into a Vanquisher by the previous owner. Onto this I attached a short collar made of 7/16th inch tube styrene from
Evergreen Scale Models. I can slip alternate cannons into/onto this collar changing the Leman Russ for whatever threat awaits it.
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Left to right, Punisher, Battle Cannon, Demolisher |
The Punisher Gatling Cannon was constructed out of 1/16th inch, 1//8th inch 3/8th inch and 7/16th inch styrene tubing.
To make the Demolisher Cannon I used three different diameter tubes. The outermost is 1/2" in diameter and 7/16" long. Inside that is a 7/16" diameter tube cut just a couple of millimeters shorter than the outer tube. Inside that is another tube 3/8" in diameter and 7/16" long. Once glued together (one inside the other) you get a short little barrel that has a 7/16" groove which the slip collar slides right into.
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A detailed view of the rear of the Demolisher Cannon and the various tubes used in its construction. |
To make the Battle Cannon I used a length of 3/8" tube with a small length of 7/16" tube for the muzzle brake. The vents in the muzzle brake were cut out using a razor saw, hobby knife, and my miter box.
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Leman Russ with slip collar. |
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Leman Russ with Battle Cannon |
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Leman Russ with Demolisher Siege Cannon |
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Leman Russ with Punisher Gatling Cannon |
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