Kierdale Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 As some may know I am making a Great Crusade-era Thousand Sons army and, being of the opinion that land speeders are okay in this era (as I understand it people are divided), I'm looking to make a land speeder storm look a bit retro...perhaps something close to a 2nd edition speeder. One thing will be putting a carving of an eye on the front glacis plate similar to the 1kSons land speeder in Collected Visions. I'm interested to see what other ideas/inspiration the B&C has on how to convert it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248038-going-retro-with-a-land-speeder-storm/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 As I recall, back in 2nd edition.. Landspeeders looked quite a bit like deodorant bottles. You know, for accuracy sake, and all that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248038-going-retro-with-a-land-speeder-storm/#findComment-3006865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswanick Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I have some of the old Rogue Trader-era Land Speeders in my basement. If you want pictures for comparison purposes, PM me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248038-going-retro-with-a-land-speeder-storm/#findComment-3007028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindaris Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dZ-GLhcvuoQ/TSXvrQ71jUI/AAAAAAAAAds/H2GE3rqLZ-Q/s1600/speeder-(2).jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248038-going-retro-with-a-land-speeder-storm/#findComment-3008799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Meh, I wouldn't go for that design above. I would go with this style: http://www.digitalphoto-frames.co.uk/blog/uploaded_images/rwlansp1-761368.jpg (from here) And if it had to be modeled from a current Land Speeder, this is a good route: http://scuzworks.com/SL40K/WIP/Landspeeders/TYPHOON1.jpg (Courtesy of Madscuzzy, found here) That was actually in a B&C thread, which I linked above. He gives the details on how to pull it off. This would give you that front surface to adorn with the T-Son eye. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248038-going-retro-with-a-land-speeder-storm/#findComment-3010061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Now that's what I'm talking about! Thank you so much EPK. The speeders in that thread (both 1st and 2nd edition-style) are outstanding. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248038-going-retro-with-a-land-speeder-storm/#findComment-3010401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 You're very welcome and I look forward to seeing your Thousand Sons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248038-going-retro-with-a-land-speeder-storm/#findComment-3010919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 @EPK: I really like your conversion, even though I like the newer version better, yours is quite sweet. @Rindaris: I remember when that model first came out. A gaming store that I used to buy GW figs from had one painted up in UM colors with a huge banner on the back that said, "LIKE ULTRA!". At the same time, it was the funniest and coolest thing I had ever seen. Shortly after that, I got "the book", a box of Mk. VI plastic marines, and a box of three rhino's for $20. My, my, haven't we come a long way since then. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248038-going-retro-with-a-land-speeder-storm/#findComment-3012631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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