40kChrista Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hey all, I wanted to show you my Dreadclaw conversion form a normal plastic drop pod. I'm just posting some of the pictures of the process. If you'd like to know about it in more detail the link to my blog is in my sig. Thanks for looking, and let me know what you think. The general cuts for turning the tips in, for a non-splayed look for your Dreadclaw... http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/ublaz3/IMG_0606%20V2%20copy.jpg Dry fit with the fins in place and a lift kit, plastic square tubing, to raise it up just a little more. http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/ublaz3/IMG_6782%20copy.jpg Drilling to hole out of the flying stand, very carefully AND very slowly... http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/ublaz3/IMG_6808%20copy.jpg In flying mode... http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/ublaz3/IMG_6810%20copy.jpg In hover mode... http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/ublaz3/IMG_6811%20copy.jpg Slightly better shot of the bottom with the hatch. http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/ublaz3/IMG_6805%20copy.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304239-dreadclaw-conversion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 That is really cool! Nice work, thanks for sharing *book marked for future use* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304239-dreadclaw-conversion/#findComment-3967818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I'll have that! Bookmarked here too. I really want to do one of these in the future. Great work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304239-dreadclaw-conversion/#findComment-3967852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=152493&d=1418832798 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304239-dreadclaw-conversion/#findComment-3967957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Looks superb - thank you for taking the time to do that! Definitely doable - and extremely tempting... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304239-dreadclaw-conversion/#findComment-3967961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
40kChrista Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks everyone! I'm having a lot of fun going through Imperial Armor:13 and making units I want for my force out of plastic. Put in some hobby time, save some cash. Once I get some painting done, a Spartan will be the next project. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304239-dreadclaw-conversion/#findComment-3967970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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