Rottimus Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thanks everybody for the nice comments and advice. Really helps with the ol' inspiration. The second one is half built so i'll get some more WIP step by step pics up soon. I've got a fair amount of gubbins to plaster on it, brass, skulls, pipes, chapter markings. More to come soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Aw damn, this thread has starting my brain thinking of something new to build. Why do you people on this board insist on posting such great ideas?! Now I want to make something like this, and corrupt it to Chaos... No! Must ignore the voices in my head! As long as this is still before detailing, as you've already said, I have no doubt that the bland rougher areas will be improved on. It's going to be great to see where these go. Not one but two, no less. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cain Tiberius Kondrad Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I just found my Storm Talon design when I get round to building some, lol. Seriously awesome idea bud. I give you 3 thumbs up ;) :huh: :tu: CTK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 looks good. i really dont like the new space marine fliers.. they both look like they should do little more than crash and explode. im using an ork bommer instead of a storm talon. fits the spirit of my army so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendestiny Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I love your conversion. It looks tough and rugged like I imagine a SM flyer should. I am not to excited about the currentl standard look of our flyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamafore Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Helloooooooo Nurse! :tu: That is very nice. If you don't mind I shall be taking this idea and running off with it, giggling like a madman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCrute Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 That there is the ugliest thing that ever did pretend to fly*. *This is a compliment. If the A-10 was pretty they wouldn't have called it a Warthog would they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Off topic geek fact: Its not actually called the Warthog, it's official name is the A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog is its nickname due to the noise that the GAU-8 cannon makes, as well as its position on the nose of the aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 <I find it rather amusing how many A-10 groupies (raises hand) are PA players> This is a brilliant conversion. I was going to pass on the Storm Talon as a model, but you have convinced me that what I really need is a couple Storm Talon Mk.A10s in my army. There have been some very interesting AH-64 type conversions that I've really liked, but by turning this into something that resembles the A-10, I really do think you've hit the nail on the head. Eagerly looking forward to the step by step. <stands and applauds> Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRuggernaut Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I'm a filthy xenos player who can't decide on which chapter I would start so I don't ... And even _I_ love the Thunderbolt and this excellent conversion! :-) One C&C for ya: I agree that the missile pods ned to be moved (wouldnt do above cockpit as that takes away from the engines in front, do the underwing that was shown) and would even suggest removing the ones currently under the wings and replacing with bomb racks (fw if you want). Looking forward to the finished products; kitbash fo' life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscuzzy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 From the front view, I would suggest filling up the angle gap as it doesn't look structurally sound. I would it the angle to put in an air intake (air intakes are always awesome), using alternative sheets of thin plastic, glued together and shaved down to fit the angle. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Brother Spyrle Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 And now you are famous... Spiky Bits Awesome Conversion Too bad you couldn't replace the missile pods with the rocket pods from the Valkyrie kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
araekyus Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 good lords that is an excellent conversion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearingtheword Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Can't believe that I am only just now catching wind of this masterpiece Rottimus. Absolutely impressive. Can you toss some painted pics up of it when you get done? (and a tut would be cool, but I know how we often forget to take out the camera when we get on a conversion roll) The A-10 has always been one of my favourite aircraft. They are just amazing and the comparisons here are no less than epic. Anyhow, beautiful work! ~BtW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChromeZephyr Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Add my voice to the cheering crowd. As well as the group asking for a tutorial, I'm very curious how this came together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dungeonmasterjax Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 So, could you please tell me what kits are in use here? I need to know so that I can blatently copy your design. (Thank You!) Storm Talon? Check. Storm Raven? Check. Valkyrie? Punisher barrel from Leman Russ kit? Check. (I really don't like that barrel because of the way the compensator ports on the end are molded into it, which is to say, crooked. I made nice ones using a LR main barrel, removing its compensator and adding the gatling muzzle from the Storm Lord kit [makes two!]) Am I missing a kit? Did you by chance try and test fit some valkyrie wings to it? Do you think they would work? Thoughts, answers, opinions are always welcome. Thanks! :huh: Checking the Spikey Bits Blog ost by Man Boy Genius, He had this to say, and I wanted to get your confirmation as to the parts. "To make this thing it looks like he used a Stormtalon kit mostly, and added elements from the Stormraven (wings and intake) as well as some Valkyrie tail sections to make the uprights. I think some of the fuselage extensions may be Citadel movement trays, but I'm not 100% sure." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orinoco Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Very impressed. Always wanted to do a counts as a-10 but could never see a way to do it. What do you think of using valk wings? I'm hoping to use a pair in a guard army maybe as a vendetta or something. Second the motion for a step by step! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebjorn Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Been lurking in this thread, very keen for any extra information or to see any further photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I trash the Storm Talon design any chance I get. You sir, have done a wonderful thing. A step by step would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schertenleib Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Great conversion! That's what they should have made to begin with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messor Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Pure Win! You must give us the STC template for this! Now that is a decent looking spacemarine flyer much better then the Storm raven or talon originals. What more is there to say? Fantastic job! The A-10 is my favorite aircraft as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostGumball Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Freaking suhweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebjorn Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Anyone else made any attempts at this badboy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danfz604 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Please can you let us know what pieces were used to create this. I have a stormtalon sat in a box, begging for this conversion. I think I've figured out most of it, except the tail! Truly awesome conversion I'm utterly astounded at its greatness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottimus Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hi folks, Finally back with some updates! Finally got round to painting it and I'm quite pleased. It's not the greatest paint job, I'm only OK at painting, more of a converter but I'm pleased. Still have a few details to iron out like cleaning up the highlighting and maybe adding some detail to the spine. I can't seem to upload any pictures to my B&C albums, it seems to time out or go so slowly that it'll take 4eva! Anyway, please take a peek at my blog and give feedback. I've found out that this piece has caused some furore, it was the nr 2 article for spikeybits 2012. It's fun to see feedback so thanks to everyone who's given their 2 cents. http://rottimus.blogspot.no/2013/01/space-marine-thunder-bolt-ii-aka-warthog.html Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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