todmaerin Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 (Pictures below, bandwidth challenged be warned) I'm rather new to WH40K on the tabletop, though I'd like to think that I'm an accomplished modeler/painter from my exploits in a myriad of other game over the past two decades. Dawn of War spurred my interest, so I started piecing together ~2200 points of marines. I've always loved the under dog; when I leapt feet-first into WH40K, given my preference to the Space Marines, my logical choice was the Crimson Fists. There's just something about blowing oneself up in a do-or-die conflict with the Orks then clawing and scratching your way back into service that caught my attention. A pleasant side effect is the liberty that I felt I could take in modeling this army. My first project was to un-shoe two of the speeder tornadoes. Using plasticard, a couple of earth magnets, and a liberal smattering of Aliens/Starship Troopers inspiration, I believe that I accomplished the project with flying colors (especially being able to mod the tornados between AssCan/HBolt and MMelta/HFlamer depending on role.) They're not primed yet, but if anyone wants pictures, I'd be happy to post a couple of these conversions. Edit: to heck with it, you get pictures of the Tornadoes anyway :D Tornado 1: http://havenpics.woodmuffin.com/jako/tornado1-top.jpg http://havenpics.woodmuffin.com/jako/tornado1-front.jpg Tornado 2: http://havenpics.woodmuffin.com/jako/tornado2-top.jpg http://havenpics.woodmuffin.com/jako/tornado2-side.jpg My second, and probably most fun project was the Typhoon. While studying the model, I noticed that when rotating the bottom pan from the top shroud, the model looks alot like a T-rex skull-- my inner muse clobbered me with a bat right then. I haven't had the chance to write the fluff in its entirety, but I've got a good idea of the foundation: -Orks steal a bunch of Crimson Fist equipment in the aftermath of the battle on Rynn -Equipment is summarily Orkified, or at least partially -The Crimson Fists are slowly reclaiming the stolen equipment from the Orks -Not exactly having the time to restore the gear to Imperial standards, the Fists are forced to employ the equipment as-is Edit: And for the meat'n taters of the thread, the Typhoon pictures Liberated Typhoon: http://havenpics.woodmuffin.com/jako/typhoon-front.jpg http://havenpics.woodmuffin.com/jako/typhoon-side.jpg http://havenpics.woodmuffin.com/jako/typhoon-side2.jpg http://havenpics.woodmuffin.com/jako/typhoon-quarter.jpg http://havenpics.woodmuffin.com/jako/typhoon-quarter2.jpg Points of detail to accomplish in construction: -Rotate Typhoon Missile sponsons downward to stabilize model -Streamline the model making it look more air worthy, as with the Tornado mods -Construct wing assembly to lengthen model without adding copious amounts of bulk -Apply liberal amounts of battle damage and Orikification scarring -Orkify the model-- rotate bottom pan downward, relocate the heavy bolter to nose mount, block in resulting void, add teeth; damage at least one wing, "fix" damage the Ork way. -Remove gunner body, replace seat, construct floor pan for the crew -Model gunner from bits; pose so that he is either climbing over or leaning out of the speeder to shoot at an extra passenger -Comb the 'net for appropriate Grot miniature; attach to rear of craft, modeled to either throw wrench at gunner/one of the engines Ultimately, I think I'll make this Typhoon part of a diorama with a second speeder converted into a doom buggy because, you know, the Orks couldn't get it off the ground. All opinions and critiques welcome, though I would appreciate reserving judgement until I get the pictures posted. Thanks! -Tod Edit: I still have a good deal of scarring and final cleanup to do on the Typhoon, as well, final modeling of the gunner is going to wait until the painting is nearly complete. I still haven't decided how to finally position him, but he's in the general area. /flame on Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
retlaw83 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Sounds like a cool idea. The only problem you might run into is if you meet a fluff monger who gets pissy because Space Marines probably wouldn't re-loot Orkified vehicles, due to the insult and corruption of the vehicles' battle spirits. But, of course, desperate times call for desperate measures, and the ingenuity and cunning of a desperate Space Marine is ferocious. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Space Marines probably wouldn't re-loot Orkified vehicles, due to the insult and corruption of the vehicles' battle spirits. well, Marneus Calgars powerfists are re-looted chaos artifacts, no? or is that different because they are weapons rather than a vehicle (they ARE a vehicle of destruction, though :rolleyes: ) EDIT: your conversion is stunning. Very much in character :) cheers -t14 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Well, there was this story of a Land Raider that was looted, but killed all of it's looters and was found again by it's parent chapter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Trask Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Space Marines probably wouldn't re-loot Orkified vehicles, due to the insult and corruption of the vehicles' battle spirits. well, Marneus Calgars powerfists are re-looted chaos artifacts, no? or is that different because they are weapons rather than a vehicle (they ARE a vehicle of destruction, though ;) ) cheers -t14 yep and in addition isn't the Space Wolve's axe morkai also a looted weapon? taken from a khorne champion no less! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I don't see why they wouldn't loot it back. It's sacrelige to allow the dirty orcs to use holy Imperial equipment! After re-looting, it would need some serious consecration though. (Not to mention the scrubbing to get rid of the stench..) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 It could be a landspeeder variant created by the fists to instill fear & respect in the Orks, much like Yarrick's looted power claw & laser eye... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaptermaster Graymantle Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Looks great! I love the idea of the T-Rex'ish skull and the extra passenger hanging of the back! Way to go! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Oh, and that front would be perfect for an Ork Fighta-Bomma... What, are you suspecting me to be converting to orks? Nonono ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
todmaerin Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 What, are you suspecting me to be converting to orks? Nonono ;) Funny that you should mention that Einstein :angry: Although I despise playing orks (too much hacky, not enough shooty, but almost enough boomy), I've had a ton of fun with conversions. I'm in the middle of sketching out a Looted Leman Russ for a friend and to be honest, the power of the WAAAGH! is compelling. I haven't started painting anything red to go faster yet, though I expect I'm not far from sinking to that level. Bad Tod. Bad, bad Tod. -Tod Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barret Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 As a long-time, dedicated Ork player with a serious love of lootin', I must say... that is -awesome-. I don't think I've ever seen anyone re-loot a vehicle before. The grot fighting with the gunner in mid-flight is really characterful, too. Cheers, Barret Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beornling 3.1415 Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Rommel had at one point 80% captured vehicles due to the inability to resupply properly in the North Africa campaign. I don't see why space marines can't do the same thing, especially if cut off. Also it seems every other independant character has a weapon liberated from one enemy or another, Everybody like's trophies. note my first SM officer I ever modled had a Shuriken pistol, (it was leagle during the RT days, now of course it could just be explained away as "battle trophy" kept after a conflict with Xenos. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaoswolf Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I think it's a cool idea, and so far it looks outstanding. I don't see why the SM's couldn't/wouldn't do it. Ciaphus Cain did it 'Death or Glory' I believe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/90681-wip-the-liberated-typhoon/#findComment-1043656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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