Richie Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 So saw a picture of the potential model for the speeder storm but needed it for a comp so made my own... Tried to stick to the book/pictures to some extent let me know what you think!? (apart from the fun of drive by shootings with shotguns) http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/kungfurichie/white%20scars/storm1.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/kungfurichie/white%20scars/storm2.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/kungfurichie/white%20scars/storm6.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/kungfurichie/white%20scars/storm7.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/kungfurichie/white%20scars/storm3.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/kungfurichie/white%20scars/storm5.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/kungfurichie/white%20scars/storm4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindaris Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Looking good so far. The only things that catch my eye is the overhang on the sides of the passenger section, the part where normally the flaps or typhoon launchers would brace against. And its odd seeing the front of the passenger section with detailed bits but the rear flat and barren. I'd put a chapter symbol or something there to break up the open space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF4i Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Looks nice! Very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Looking good so far. The only things that catch my eye is the overhang on the sides of the passenger section, the part where normally the flaps or typhoon launchers would brace against. And its odd seeing the front of the passenger section with detailed bits but the rear flat and barren. I'd put a chapter symbol or something there to break up the open space. Thanks :P I've put some ropes and a pack on the back wall to break up the space... will more than likely paint the chapter symbol on there too also now the flamer has the fuel tanks on the side of it.. and there are some long whip ariels on the back too. Shall update with a painted version when i'm back off holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM THE AWESOME Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Good conversion, just what a LSS should look like. :P It'll look great painted up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlOoD_GoD Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Drive by shooting with a shotgun would be fun in a landspeeder but apart from that... GOOD WORK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironblood Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 looks great, about what length was the floor extention you used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natters Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 nice ^_^ , one of the best storms i have ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Incredible job....congrats, fancy doing a step by step??? heres a GW storm from games day 08 http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l464/jamie185uk/gamesday017.jpg GC08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primarch Corax Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Wow... awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luku Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Nice conversion, and nice to see the storm has those repeling cables... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Why would a storm need repelling cables....space marines can jump and survive falls of incredible distances.... GC08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry T Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 i thin he means repelling as in disgusting and is referring to the aerial type thing on scout bikers and the back of the LSS Very nice model by the way i am going to be making one of my own any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 If that picture is indeed the final version, that would make the Storm be the same size as the normal one. You'd just have to cut out the door mooring section, and move around a few bits. It might be a couple milimeters longer but that's only a guess *is using an incomplete model to try and guess dimensions* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potan Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Good job ;) This remind me Huey :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstalker Grim Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Looks brilliant, excellant work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vishtank Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 wos, that is one BFG!!! (the doom veterans understand what i mean :down:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thanks guys for all the comments, I have seen the GW pre production model (well i'm guessing thats what it is) and its very much like the codex picture as you would imagine. As for the size etc and tutorial well here goes... Firstly i cut the standard speeder in half at the point just before the change in levels... so that the lower level made the longest part of the chasis as opposed to the raised level being the longest part if you get what i mean (makes it look more balanced) then joined the two halves with 3 struts across this measures about 2.5cm to 3cm (don't have the model to hand as i'm about to go on holiday) then lots of plasticard bits and cutting is needed... there are some bits from the drop pods a seat from a devilfish, ravenwing bits, also as a neat touch i gut out the legs of the marines driving and replaced them with scout biker legs (with some sligh bending to get them sitting straight as opposed to stradled) so that it would be scouts driving it properly. I used arms from the scout bike pack for the gunner and some minor adjustments to the heavy flamer (which is actually the heavy flamer that comes in the box now its massive!) and had to thin down and green stuff the marine arms of the driver so he had the controls to make them look like scout arms. all in all it was just a case of chopping and going for it! Good luck! i'm not sure when they are thinking of releasing the model for it but as i mentioned i wanted it for a tournament army. I think the idea of the scouts repelling is from the codex and they may not have the armour enhancements that would support a jump from a height :( But yes the long 'whip' ariels are essential and just make it look like a scout craft! Thanks again, any more questions feel free to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flintlocklaser Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Just to clear up the confusion - repelling is something that repels or nauseates. Rappelling is the act of sliding down a rope, as the scouts are shown in the LSStorm illustration in the codex. And agreed, this is a great conversion! Would love pics of the process, but the explanation you gave makes a good bit of sense too. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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