WIP Tyranid Prime (my first conversion)

tanagra
Tyranid Warrior

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WIP Tyranid Prime (my first conversion) Sept 14, 2011 15:44:56 GMT

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Post by tanagra on Sept 14, 2011 15:44:56 GMT

I'm not sure how well this forum reacts to starcraft/warhammer comparisons, but here goes anyway. Even before I started 40k, I was well aware of the extreme similarities between the zerg and the tyranids. So when I saw the Warrior brood box, I thought to myself "these guys remind me of legged hydralisks".

So when it came time to make my prime, the thought occurred again and I recalled that the upgraded version of a hydralisk was a lurker.

It was this thought that made me want to make my prime special.

Here's what I have so far.

He will also have a bonesword and lashwhip, which I am currently scratch building atm, no pics.

*Further plans I might expand upon*
Vents on the back
Added armor in the back legs
Extra spines in exposed areas

Comments/critiques/suggestions are all welcome.

I'm trying not to drown beneath the sound but it's taking over. I've tried to shut it down but it grows ever loud.

Two voices in my head and I want one of them dead so I can focus on remembering the words you said.
Foundations trembling. These voices deafening. Feels like I am running out of time. I need to...

Kill The Sound!

captainbirdbum Tyrant Guard MAN IS MEANT TO BE UGLY Posts: 472	WIP Tyranid Prime (my first conversion) Sept 14, 2011 16:04:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captainbirdbum on Sept 14, 2011 16:04:14 GMT looking good. i like warriors with talons as legs. looks more alieny than regular legs. after all they are meant to be aliens
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Hive Carnithrope Hive Tyrant Yeah... it's a shoe... Posts: 1,828	WIP Tyranid Prime (my first conversion) Sept 14, 2011 20:31:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hive Carnithrope on Sept 14, 2011 20:31:49 GMT Damn! The Hive Mind musta been pissed to make that! It's so horrifically awesome!
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Moontyranid Hive Tyrant The answer to all problems in life: the internet ,TNT,violence,ductape and chainsaw`s Posts: 1,146	WIP Tyranid Prime (my first conversion) Sept 15, 2011 13:10:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Moontyranid on Sept 15, 2011 13:10:36 GMT need some greenstuff skill but very nice
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malisteen
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WIP Tyranid Prime (my first conversion) Sept 16, 2011 2:35:16 GMT

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Post by malisteen on Sept 16, 2011 2:35:16 GMT

Only problem I can see is that it looks like it doesn't stand any taller then a regular warrior - maybe even a bit shorter. I'd recommend building up a scenic base of rocks or ruined city bits or alien growths or whatever for it to be standing on, to give it some extra height.

Braddon Tyrant Guard Posts: 469	WIP Tyranid Prime (my first conversion) Sept 16, 2011 7:56:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Braddon on Sept 16, 2011 7:56:46 GMT Completely awesome. Nothing much else to say.
	Feb 21, 2012 14:38:24 GMT yoritomo said: You know there's a special place in painting hell for people who intentionally leave primer showing on their finished model.

tanagra Tyranid Warrior Posts: 210	WIP Tyranid Prime (my first conversion) Sept 17, 2011 17:41:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tanagra on Sept 17, 2011 17:41:51 GMT Added main weapons and spruced up the tail.
	I'm trying not to drown beneath the sound but it's taking over. I've tried to shut it down but it grows ever loud. Two voices in my head and I want one of them dead so I can focus on remembering the words you said. Foundations trembling. These voices deafening. Feels like I am running out of time. I need to... Kill The Sound!

Hive Carnithrope Hive Tyrant Yeah... it's a shoe... Posts: 1,828	WIP Tyranid Prime (my first conversion) Sept 17, 2011 20:30:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hive Carnithrope on Sept 17, 2011 20:30:16 GMT Groovy!
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WIP Tyranid Prime (my first conversion)

Post by tanagra on Sept 14, 2011 15:44:56 GMT

Post by captainbirdbum on Sept 14, 2011 16:04:14 GMT

Post by Hive Carnithrope on Sept 14, 2011 20:31:49 GMT

Post by Moontyranid on Sept 15, 2011 13:10:36 GMT

Post by malisteen on Sept 16, 2011 2:35:16 GMT

Post by Braddon on Sept 16, 2011 7:56:46 GMT

Post by tanagra on Sept 17, 2011 17:41:51 GMT

Post by Hive Carnithrope on Sept 17, 2011 20:30:16 GMT