JJD Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I have a 2nd set of DV DA's. I was going to use the left over bits from my DWK on my DW and have found lots of inspiration on the net. I would like to use my 3 RW with my original 3 to make a squad of 6. When you search for RW conversions you just get lots of libbys and techs on bikes. I am looking for more subtle changes just to stop it looking like a squad of twins. I have the RW upgrade frame. Can anyone point me in the direction of a few ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[TA]Typher Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I cut the Sgts chainsword off at the wrist and turned it so it was facing forward. I know this might not be a huge change, but it does add differences. Barring that you could always cut the head off him and replace it with a helm'd head, or use greenstuff to give him a hood, or hair. http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z389/typher/Misc%2040k/examp_zps708289a4.jpg Kinda like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Avoghai Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Actually, I've ordered some plasma fronts and also 2 hammers and I've converted them into RWBK http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/Masteravoghai/Dark%20angels/9507567F-DC51-4B63-B214-A5C88A80C007-17751-00001574800E986A.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[TA]Typher Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 looks good avo. have you tried converting plasma pistols to make them? I had ton of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJD Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Just the kind of inspiration I needed. Time to put my thinking cap on and maybe head over to eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Avoghai Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Yup... It looks ok but I really prefer the look of "official" front. The plasma guns are a little longer and easier to glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Those look really nice Master Avoghai. It's just occurred to me that every time I build a Black Knight with a grenade launcher I have a spare fairing with plasma talons that I could use the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Avoghai Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Thanks Actually I've done that because when I bought the DV box I already had bikes and noticed that the front from the RW upgrade sprue didn't match with the one of the DV bikes... Same thing for the winged pole. The squadron's ones are right whereas the DVD ones are oblique. On the other side, the design was closer from the BK one so, since I didn't have BK yet but already owned 3 full squadrons of RW bikes, I've chosen to convert them... And they failed to disappoint yet ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I replaced the sarge's chain sword with a sword from the RW upgrade sprue. Cut it off at the shoulder and just mounted the new arm and pad. Did the same with the plasma gunner and gave him a bolt pistol, and am looking for a melta to glue to the rear fender. I have pix but they dont show well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJD Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 It's just odd that you can find examples of all kinds of conversions made with the DWs and the tracts but almost none with the RW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 As long as you switch out arms, bodies and heads with those on the RW upgrade sprue, you'll have good variety with very little work. If you also change the facing angle a bit on the models (relative to the alternative bodies and heads), you'll blend them in effortlessly. What I mean by this that if you have two bikes leaning left, then mounting one turned left and one turned right on their bases can really make them look different - but the riders need to "make sense" for the bike pose too (so swooping in or away on the same bike angle depending on whether they are looking left or right). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 On my phone, so the best I can offer is a link to my Path to Redemption images, there's a Libby and Chaplain from the DV bikes and a Tactical Sgt conversion, http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/260034-path-to-redemption/?p=3164265 Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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