Anvils Hammer Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hey Guys, So I *wanted* to like the Storm Talon, so much so I impulse bought one in london yesterday, and as I need some occasional hobby time to myself, I spent this afternoon hacking the kit up to see if I could get an aircraft out of GW's brick on turbojets. I didnt have time or tools available to make all the changes I wanted, but Ive fixed what I saw as the main issues, I noticed quite a few other Talon Conversion in this forum with some similar ideas, Its good that there are at least plenty of options for improving the kit! Heres my version- http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/joelpitt1/talon2.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/joelpitt1/talon1.jpg Alterations- -Assault cannons directly integrated into the nose cone. -Rest of Nose trimmed down to make it a lot more streamlined and sleek looking. -Missile pods integrated into the top of the fuselage. Again, to make the craft sleeker and more aerodynamic. If Id used the lascannons or heavy bolters, I would have integrated them into the sides of the nose cone. -Old tail fin cut in half and used to make new engine wings, which are longer and thinner and have control surfaces, more realistic for horizontal flight. I cut off the old top fin completely and used one of the engine side fins to make a new tail upright. Hope this provides inspirations for other people who dont like the original Storm Talon! very happy to answer any specific questions about the build. Cheers, AH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 That is EXCELLENT. Favourite one so far, by a long way. Could we have a side-on shot, please? Want to see exactly what you've done with the tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morticon Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Genius. So well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudley Nightshade Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I knew there was potential in that kit somewhere, and you seem to have found it! Did you end up using any extra parts, or is that just repositioning the contents of the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxx Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 very nice work! The one thing that excites me about the Stormfinger is the improvements that excellent modellers like you are starting to make and show off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yeah this looks so much better. Awesome job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Now THAT is a space marine flyer. If only GW could switch the offical one out with this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscorps Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 That looks great, nice work. Without straying away from the original design too much and using the kits parts. I like the missle rack across the top the best, I found when doing mine a lot of those parts have complimentary angles for the rest of the bodywork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Toddius Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 That is a really slick model. Really digging the weapons placement. Its funny how quickly a bad design can turn good with a little imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvils Hammer Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 hey, Thanks very much everyone! Yes this conversion only used the box content, a pair of clippers, flat needle file, and some brute force where necessary! Its still WIP, nothing is glued yet. Here are some photos showing the tail assembly and the main modifications to the base components required to make this- http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/joelpitt1/talon4.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/joelpitt1/talon3.jpg A few people have said it needs a bit more work on the tail, some horizontal wings for example, which is a fair point, the easy way would have been to use the original tail fin and original engine wings. As Ive choosen the hard way, Im going to have a think about it and see what I can come up with. Stay tuned. AH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Ridcully Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Really nice, almost made me think of getting one to convert to Salamanders or Thousand sons. It is a bit depressing that it seems the model is so easily and readily improved by everyone compared to the stock method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Sergeant Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I still hate that model. I don't think it is salvageable as a kit. I've been considering how I would modify one for weeks. But what you've done with it is a vast improvement, lol. So congrats. The missile pods on top doesn't work for me, but it's a clever idea and it's fortunate that they match the existing contours so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_starrise Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Looks very nice, I think I'll do something similar with the one I'm gonna be picking up. I like the shoulder mounted launchers, looks alot like the stormeagle. BTW, would lanspeeder horizontal tail surfaces be too small? I have a pair that I may try & use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonajirt Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 very well done. great job. i just ordered 2 of these so hopefully i can find a nice design to work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvils Hammer Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 It is a bit depressing that it seems the model is so easily and readily improved by everyone compared to the stock method. Its depressing that GW mad the original so bad, but being able to easily improve it is surely, a good thing! Thanks for futher feedback everyone. Ive had a think and Ive figured out how to make the tail section awesomer still using the base kit, so Ill get some new photos up as soon as I find the time to work on it. @Redstar, personally I think the land speeder ones would be a little flimsy, they are a lot thinner IIRC. Cheers, AH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Looks damn good! All the conversions I've seen of this are actually making me consider getting one :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassWave Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 My favorite conversion of the talon by far :tu: I like that not only did you just use what came in the box, but it has a small/nimble look to it. I personally don't like the longer tails that others convert. P.s. keep the tail as is, it looks cooler that way :tu: besides, it doesn't need a horizontal tail if the rotating engines can perform the same purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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