Firepower Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 So I'm tinkering with a small Blood Angels project, featuring Angels that have...strayed, shall we say. The Angels Moribund have gone a tad nutters, traitorous, and yet for misguidedly noble purpose. To represent the former, I think Raptors would be suitably ideal. For the latter, traditional Angel stuff would make sense. The trick- Raptor bits don't seem particularly compatible with kitbashing. The excessively jagged patterns stand out starkly against relatively plain SM armor, and especially against the softer shapes of Blood Angel armor. In fact, it doesn't seem easy to blend with any kits at all. But while I can't think of anything, I'd wager someone else could or has. Anyone have any ideas, or better yet, examples of someone doing the same? For the record, I have zero skill or interest in using greenstuff. :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 You could always cut off the detailing you don't like on the raptor parts and sand the surface smooth? I don't know-- I do a fair bit of converting and kitbashing, and I just can't picture the amalgamation of the BA and chaos raptors in a way that's going to look good without a lot of work involved. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4287820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 For the record, I have zero skill or interest in using greenstuff. http://i.imgur.com/Tpz7Y.gif Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4287823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 For the record, I have zero skill or interest in using greenstuff. http://i.imgur.com/Tpz7Y.gif Yeah, I know. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4287856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I was starting to get some ideas, and then that last line. :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4287861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hm. Could be fun to hear the ideas, all the same. Far be it from me to stifle your creativity :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4287864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 You're right in that the Raptor kit, while nice on its own, does not play well with others. I'd just use some bits out of it, like the clawed feet, some of the weapons, and the jump pack. Waaay back when I first started my Thread of Stuff, I used one of the bladed feet from that kit on the Iron Warriors captain devoted to Khorne and it was relatively easy to do. http://i.imgur.com/4lh3NM9.png A wee bit of greenstuff to smooth the transition, but on the conversion difficulty scale, it's pretty low. Some regular assault marine running legs, maybe Mk IV heads from the B@C box, etc. Totally kitbash the things, pulling interesting pieces from wherever to minimize the amount of conversion work you'd have to do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4287919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Yeah, I've thought about using the bits very sparingly per model. The weapon arms in particular. The legs are much too big to really get away with, but one gnarly arm...maybe. The weapons are damned cool all the same. And the jump packs could go over fine. It's all that jagged faux lightning stuff that really messes things up. Actually, aside from the chests and legs, and some of the more ornate shoulders, I think it could work if done sparingly enough. Maybe. Basic SM bits are blank enough to work, but Blood Angel bits are very ornate, and a totally different style. Hmmm, I wonder how Sanguinary Guard legs would look with sharp pointy feet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4287946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 files would probably work, but that is basically looking at the raptors kit and saying"Hey you, all of that detail they worked so hard to give you, you are mold lines now." Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4289024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Aren't the clawed feet for Warp Talons? BCK has a good idea, though. Just use the helmets, the talons and a couple arms and shoulder pads from the raptor kit and the rest from BA kits. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4289626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 The Raptor leg detailing actually cuts away fairly easily, so my suggestion would be to remove the middle lightning detailing, and leave the edges of the armour detailing in place. That should give you the effect you're looking for, especially if you combine in a Blood Angel Tactical squad into the mix. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4305768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewChristlieb Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Check out this thread: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296574-tundaran-knights-56-vyla-lokyn-modded-stormtalon-finished/page-13?do=findComment&comment=4307660 He just finished up a rather nice looking assault/raptor you might find interesting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4307926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeliske Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 If your interested/willing to use third party conversion pieces I could get you a list of places to check out. They carry everything from pauldrons and arms to packs and weapons. I'm sure you could find some suitable stuff to bridge the gap. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4308432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainStabby Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Raptor/chaos torsos and arms on vanguard/assault legs maybe? Then sprinkle in the chaos-ey bits to taste. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318646-a-tricky-kitbash-scenario/#findComment-4310972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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