So, Im going to start painting an Imperial Gaurd Amry I THINK... I have painted models and miniatures for several years and specialize in armor - I have already decided to wait until the new Codex deal comes out to start making an army.

I really like the grenadiers doctrine at this point but that may be subject to change - but the Question Is, what kind of armor should be sufficient to base my army on Chimeras or Leman Russ's ?

I tend to paint armor as my speciality so this stuff is important to me, I don't really have a codex due to the above situations and i was wondering how well a lascannon would fair on the chimeras backed up by some autocannons maybe?

i would go with a lemen russ's becuase i have a Chimeras and i only use it as a shield for guys around turn 3 to slow the other guy down

the lemen russ is great one of (if not the best when used right) in the game

So if we are talking about a Leman Russ, what sponsons do you like the best - lawnmower power in a heavy bolter or....

well the bolters are the only ones in the kit and i like them if i'm in a spot that i need more with less i have alot of shots to fire with the way i made my tank

side bolters, heavy stubb, and a lascannon

As far as esthetics go, i really like the way that the stubbers fit to the tanks - i always thought it harkened back to an old .50 cal browning (which i hoard and put on most of my armor).

yeah it does go well with it and the stats of it aren't that bad also

duke88 where in nc do you live? and thats cool, imperial guard are a good choice, i play them as well as nids

Near Wilmington - You?

MORE NORTH CAROLINIANS!!!! i live up near new bern, greenville, jacksonville area

i think you should wait for the new codex

but i mean its your chice

theprophetofthewaaagh!!! lol a double post in no less than 1min of each other