Mortarion Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I just finished a Stormraven gunship for my Flesh tearers army. Since I don't really like the original model I did some rebuilding on this one. The things I changed are: - The cockpit. I think it looks stupid to have a glass cockpit on a ground attack aircraft in 40K. I wanted this to be more like a flying tank. So I made the cockpit armoured (which also works as the extra armour upgrade together with a few extra plates). - The wings and engines. The original wings are place way, waaayy too far back for my taste. They almost look like they hang behind the aircraft. I turned my wings around so they could be placed further towards the front of the aircraft. The turning of the wings also gave it a more aggressive and fast look. And since the wings were placed more to the front I shortened the engines a bit too make the model more balanced. - The top of the plane and the turret. Although the turret that comes with the model is quite nice, it doesn't really fit in with the aircraft look. It's too big IMHO. And since I made the cockpit armoured it would look quite wierd to have a gun turret with a glass front. So I made a much smaller automated turret. I also removed the air intake to make the model a bit more aerodynamic (although I guess the aerodynamics on the Stormraven are a lost cause... ;) ). - The length of the plane. I added some small plates towards the back to protect a transported dreadnought and make the model look a bit longer, but they are mostly obscured by the wings on these pictures. Here is the model before painting: http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/Ravenwip.jpg And here it is painted: http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/raven01.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/raven02.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/raven03.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/raven04.jpg Painted in the same style as the rest of my army. And finally, the base: http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/raven05.jpg The base was a bit rushed, since I am going to a small tournament this weekend, but it turned out pretty well in the end. So, what do you think? B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamsight Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Looks great, paint job is really special I've also added a FW turret to mine as well, my friend did the hard work. are the wings strong enough with the triangle bit off the top missing (not sure whats it's called) but It does make the whole thing look bigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHunters Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Well well, if this is rushed I would hate to see what you can do with a little more time! Really like all the little tweeks (additional winglets under the intakes, genious!) that make this a very nice piece! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Wow, you've made me want a stormraven! It's a great conversion and a really well painted. I now so badly want a rhino carrying transport version of your pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortarion Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thanks! @jamsight: The wings are strong enough. They really have a ridiculus amount of support on the original model, so removing some of it doesn't really make a lot of difference. @NibhgtHunters: I was a bit unclear. It's just the base that is rushed. The actual Stormraven took some time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Toddius Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 My hats off to you, Mortarion. You've taken what was originally a horrendously ugly model and made it look good. The paint job is actually well done also, rushed or not. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm loving that armoured cockpit and remotely-operated top turret :tu:. Great improvements in my book as all the original glazing made it look very un-space marine I think. Painting is top notch as usual. Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arne Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old git Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I too think that the upper turret that comes with the model looks wrong, I was going to fit a forgeworld turret if the size is good. That armoured cockpit is a good idea, consider it stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronKobra Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Fantastic stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Nice conversion work; lots of little details. The cockpit idea will be stolen for mine me thinks. Looks excellent as usual (I know I have said it before but yours is my fave BA army and I always look forward to your new stuff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothless_saw Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 the turret is wonky... :whoops: just kidding, i was on here hunting for some ideas for my raven this is amazing, and weeell beyond my skill level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYR GKIKAS Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Mortarion you are an example of painter and converter.I cant help but rise a beer in salute.Well Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortarion Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heretic??ME?? Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 you sir have fixed it!!! Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cain Tiberius Kondrad Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Nice work Mortarion. Love the conversion work, and the amazing paint job. :huh: Puts me to shame again, lol. Keep up the good work mate. CTK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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