IG Leman russ config

[vx485]

Hey people, iv got myself quite a few LR tanks now (7 to be accurate) and i'm looking at what weapon options to give them.

I am going to try and have one of every variant avilable to me through the push fit system they now have on the turrets and side sponers through clever use of magnets should it need be. That will allow me to field multiples of the same variant if i want.

Also what side sponsers and accecorys (pintle mounted weapons/dozer blade etc.) should i put with each variant? So far this is what i have come up with for each variant.

LRBT: HB side sponsers, hull mounted lascannon, pintle mounted heavy stubber (general battle tank)

LR Exterminator: HB side sponsers, hull mounted HB, pintle mounted heavy stubber (more anti infantry focused with a decent range and punch)

LR Vanquisher: Hull mounted lascannon (dont see much point putting anything else on it as its sole purpose is tank hunting from a distance, would give it the commander pask upgrade though)

LR Eradicator: HB side sponsers, hull mounted HB, pintle mounted HS (the cannon is good at dislodging enemys who rely on thier cover save backed up with some solid anti infantry fire power)

LR Demolisher: MM side sponsers, cannot decide what to put on the hull weapon, pintle mounted SB/HS? (More focused on killing tanks and monstorus creatures)

LR Punisher: HB side sponsers, hull mounted HB, pintle mounted HS (The anti infantry king, makes sense to give it as many shots as possible for killing infantry)

LR Executioner: PC side sponsers, cannot decide between hull mounted HB or LC, pintle mounted HS (the anti marine tank)

So thats it, a bit of reading, what are your thoughts?

[masterdecoy]

just magnitize the sponsons and turret, then you can choose from them all at any time.

[DecipleofLorgar]

equip hunter killer missiles on anti infantry tanks, such as punisher, and stubbers/storm bolters on anti armour tanks.

[Glen]

Getting the right role for your tanks is important. These are my favorites...
Something to remember - when dealing with large amounts of tanks you will have to squadron them. This can really impact the upgrades you will want to give them.

LRBT - Hull Heavy Bolter, No Sponsons, Extra Armour
This tank is very mobile, cheap and works VERY well in a squadron.

LRBT - Hull Heavy Bolter, Sponson Heavy Bolter, No Upgrades
This is more of a stationary gun platform. I dont like the hull lascannon option as the Heavy Bolter fits better with the Battle Cannon

LR Eradicator - Hull Heavy Bolter, No Sponsons, Extra Armour
Another mobile tank. Great against anything that is not a space marine.

LR Demolisher - Hull Lascannon, Sponson Plasma Cannons, No Upgrades
This tank is best against Space Marines and can make a mess of Terminators.

LR Punisher - Hull Heavy Bolter, Sponson Heavy Bolter, Pintle Heavy Stubber
While this looks like an anti-infantry tank it is actually best against monstrous creatures that only have a 3+ save or worse. It will rip through those greater demons, demon princes and even carnifexes and hive tyrants.

These are pretty much the only variants i use. I never upgrade my tanks with hunter-killers (these are saved for sentinels). Dozer blades are pretty useless on the LRBT - much better on Chimera variants. Extra Armour is expensive and should only be used on the most mobile of options.

[vx485]

Cheers glen, that was really helpfull

[masterdecoy]

even so, extra armour on squadroned vehicles is kind of superfluous and is more of a "transport" thing rather than a tank thing, but still, it stops your tanks from getting bogged down by weenie rushes.