Emptyedens Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I went off my meds and decided to do something that I really shouldn't do. I'm trying my novice hand at converting a G.I Joe dragonhawk into sometime worthy of the sons of Russ. I'm patterning it after a Stormbird to be used as a counts as Thunderhawk Gunship/Transporter/Who said the wolves are afraid to fly. I don't always fly but when I do it has a big a** gun.... So now to commence with the pretty pictures... What I started with http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00651.jpg Where I am now http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00686.jpg I have another 29 pics in more detail but to save space on the board I'll just link to the photo bucket album, especially as I know this is going to end up at over a hundred pics when I get done. http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/Emptyedens1/library/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project So what do you guys think? Worthy of the wolves so far? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Looks promising so far Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3423297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmodonnell Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Awhile back buddy of mine did a similar build. Here is a link to view his progress through his build. http://www.siegeworld.com/?q=node/540 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3423743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Looks like a good start! Although I can't help but laugh as the first pick, just the dragonhawk, second one, conversion work ahoy....and a full ash tray! Was it that worrysome building? I kid of course, looking forward to more of this! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3423842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emptyedens Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Looks like a good start! Although I can't help but laugh as the first pick, just the dragonhawk, second one, conversion work ahoy....and a full ash tray! Was it that worrysome building? I kid of course, looking forward to more of this! The cockpit did give me some issues...I was really worried I wouldn't be able to pull it off. A couple of those smokes were thinking over that issue. The next big step is going to be putting in the cargo area. I really want it to be detachable and able to stand on it's own but I haven't figured out how to do that while putting the stand through it... Awhile back buddy of mine did a similar build. Here is a link to view his progress through his build. http://www.siegeworld.com/?q=node/540 Yeah I found that one online while I was doing research into this build. It helped me figure out the basic shape I wanted t go with. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3424156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emptyedens Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Some new progress shots of my stormbird. It's kinda morphing into more of a stormbird gunship as I plan on building the cargo section separately and having it be removable. I added a top turret like the illustration, a wolfs head on the prow, main engine thrusters, filled in the left side and sanded. While doing it I came up with an idea to have on the left side a sheet of rock from the Fang mounted there. My idea is that it will have runes on it from every pack that it has carried into battle and that over time it becomes a relic of the chapter, kind of a large wolf tail talisman which links the stormbird to Fenris and which the Rune Priests and by extension the Rout can use to kind of ground themselves. I'll admit I might have borrowed the idea from the Dark Angels Land speeder but I think it's cool. So now on to the pics.... http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00691.jpg http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00690.jpg http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00689.jpg http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00688.jpg http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00687.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3432578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Looking good chap :) I like the idea about a piece of the cliff face being strapped on as a sort of moral and mental compass for those it carries into battles - similar to things like the Roman/French Eagles or Ghurka Kukri, it's something to remind them of home and also to keep the spirits high - plus if you do the runes right, it will look brilliant. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3432826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emptyedens Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Looking good chap I like the idea about a piece of the cliff face being strapped on as a sort of moral and mental compass for those it carries into battles - similar to things like the Roman/French Eagles or Ghurka Kukri, it's something to remind them of home and also to keep the spirits high - plus if you do the runes right, it will look brilliant. Thanks mate! I was thinking of either doing it like graffiti with layers on layers weathered and overlapping each other. My other thought was to try a free hand mural with an orderly list next to it kinda like a memorial. My freehand skills are not great yet I might be able to pull it off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3433003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emptyedens Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hello everyone! I got some more work done to my Stormbird and thought I'd share the progress with everyone. I have started to add details to it and figured out some of the weapons compliment. Since the last time I added a large turret on the roof, added a Anti air missile battery, and 2 hull mounted Laz Cannons. I have ordered the storm talon assault cannon (still not sure where its going to go, maybe on the tail strut) and two heavy bolter sponsons from the baal predator which will be mounted forward of the Laz Cannons. I've included a scale shot below but please check the link for all of the new pictures. http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/Emptyedens1/library/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00775.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3437583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Coming along nicely brother, keep up the good work! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3438144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 crikey it's an absolute beast mate - looking awesome, though it does have me thinking... "what would Russ do?" the answer to this terrifying question? simply ADD MAOR FIREPOWAH!! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3438319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emptyedens Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Alright last pics before priming. Added Front heavy Bolter sponsons and Assault cannon turret. http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00790.jpg http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00791.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3445872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I really like the added weaponry - especially that rear set assault cannon lot :) though I'd use it as the FW Avenger Bolt Cannon (S6 AP3) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3446662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emptyedens Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Primed and Started painting! This has been a hell of a project and I'm so excited to be in the home stretch. http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00794.jpg The rock wall from Fenris...turned out very well. http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc478/Emptyedens1/Space%20Wolves%20Stormbird%20project/CAM00798.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3446855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 looks pretty epic there!! looks like being off the med's has helped maybe drop smoking as well and you can buy even more models !!! keep up the good work! Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3446950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emptyedens Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 So now that I'm painting I was thinking of some fan made rules for it when I play with friends. I'm thinking due to it's great size AV14 wouldn't be remiss and of course it's a superheavy flyer. Total armament is as follows: Anti-air missile launcher on the top (made from two tornado launchers) Custom turret with an auto cannon (might mod it to a Leman Russ Battle cannon) 6 tube launchers (kinda like a torpedo tube) An underslung rear twin linked assault cannon turret 4 Heavy bolters 2 Laz cannons 1 thunderhawk cannon/multi lazer So I think it has enough Dakka When I finish the cargo area I was thinking it could transport a whole company as per the fluff or one super heavy tank without it. A thunderhawk is now around 700 points so I was thinking double that roughly and include a void shield if that's still a thing. Maybe it should have a rule about the rock wall from fenris like an extra warp charge a turn if within a certain distance, bezerk charge to units assaulting out of it, or a wolf standard like effect So what do you guys think for special rules? Do the points seem right? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278448-stormbird-project-updated-95-need-input-on-home-brew-rules/#findComment-3447976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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