Razblood Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Nice work. If I had the converting chops I'd maybe think about a variable geometry version for those pesky small landing areas :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy-xc Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Time for a tilt wing design... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 i liked the original wing setup more personally. ps, if you extended with another valkyrie carriage that would make a nice thunderhawk count as model!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearlay Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sure I have been taking pictures as I did that one, and stopped at that point for now, Startign a 2nd but with more drastic changes !!! 2nd one I chopped its bottom Now is just bellow the side door, I still removed the Thrusters and am Makign the front more sleep and Pointed, its Compartment is being lengthend to actualy Look lik eit could hold more than 2 models lol, and Im thinking im run two Tail sections like Vandetta so I can put the dread between them. also instead of Mounting the motor Under the wing off the hull Im thinking of Reversing it so it is Over the Wing from the Hull , Motors will Look sorta Star Trek. Then ill pick my Favorite and being a match to it since i want 1 for Reg Red BA and One for DC Black. 8) More to Come Ill post picts of The work I did to first so can see the conversion to its point and the New one also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dungeonmasterjax Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Time for a tilt wing design... Or maybe a variable sweep wing design like the F-14 Tomcat or F-111. Must say that I am not in a great rush to start mine as the new codex is a month+ away. However, I am enjoying all the great ideas here and on other forums! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormchaserKnight Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Hi guys. Sorry I haven't updated in a few days. I've been waiting for plasticard to arrive. And here's what I've done with it: http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/Fireshade/DSC00046.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/Fireshade/DSC00047.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/Fireshade/DSC00048.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/Fireshade/DSC00049.jpg I'm tempted to build up the top of the fuselage to make it all a bit more streamlined. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SELECT * Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I don't like the turret. Now it looks like a damned armored train from WWII. Flying armored train. I know, we need a turret on that thing, as LOS and different measurements are required for WYSIWYG, but maybe it would be better to attach weapons on the wings, like on a real planes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorridgeMeister Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Spiffing job! I wish that was the actual kit! *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinks Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I like the concept of the turret, i just think it is a little too large but it is your project and so if you think that is the best way to go then stick with it. It is still a fantastic conversion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy-xc Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I'm liking the look of the top of the tail. I hate the turret. Its too big. I dont know why no one has used rhino top hatch doors to use as a pop up and shoot or pop down and close doors to hide gun conversion. The gun doesnt always need to be on top. Using rhino doors allows you to streamline it and use conventional guns than go with something that is aerodynamic and armored. Also, by lengthening the hull, there is plenty of room to incorporate a pop down turret and rhino doors. I bet it'd look better than the monstrosity of a turret you have there. That thing would look big sitting on top of a Land raider. I'd like to see pics of the tail from multiple angles if you could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Never lose faith in the frater, they ALWAYS come through in a pinch. Thanx to you brother I will now get a SR or two. I knew it needed to be extended, but could not visualize how to make it work. So many thanx for all your efforts. I'm definitely looking forward to your tutorial. One nit, I don't think the turret works. Part of what makes your conversion work is the fact that you've reduced the height to length ratio to a more eye pleasing fraction. By adding the turret, you've sort of moved the line back to the "stumpy" side, to quote your earlier post. However, you are on a roll, so keep the mojo going. But after seeing them in play on the table, I think I understand GW's reasoning for making them as stubby as they did. My friend and I are making Storm Ravens right now, and he fielded two on the table last Saturday, and I can definitely say that he wouldn't have been able to land his Terminators where he did if his Storm Raven had been any longer. I also play Elysians and have 7+ Valkyrie/Vendettas. Tell me about it. :) Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I'd have to say the turret is too big.... it would look better if it was just a turret, straight from a razorback or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee265 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Actually I was thinking turret+ oversized but after reading it looks like a flying WWII armoured train I fell in love with it and want to see it painted that way to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormchaserKnight Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Yeah, I was always a bit iffy about the turret, but after seeing the feedback from you guys I'd have to agree - It looks weird. What I may do instead is use a Razorback turret armed with assault cannons, but mount it on the ship's belly. It is a ground assault craft, after all ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearlay Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Looks really good, but the Turret is to Big looks Tank sized, should be more Razorback like i think. I Like the extended version, Extending mine as well, I'm used plasticard , I like your idea of using the valkerie hull. LoL its getting to be a Expensive trial and error Process, ive already chopped up 2 ravens and thinkign of getting couple more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heru Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 For a turret to work ontop it would have to be smaller and positioned further back between the wings, but not so far back that it loses clearance to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boffinboots Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 What I may do instead is use a Razorback turret armed with assault cannons, but mount it on the ship's belly. It is a ground assault craft, after all :D I was thinking of something similar, but the design doesn't really allow anywhere for this to happen. Or at least, if you still want it to be able to land/open it's doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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