Stone Crusher conversion

[gunnersabottank]

So, alongside my Barbed Hierodule conversion I've been working on a Stone Crusher Carnifex. Here's the start to the Wrecker Claws. They're just blutacked at the moment and I still need to figure out how I'm gonna do the 2nd bicep. I'm also using the rear Exocrine legs to give him a bit more height and bulk(pic to come after glue and Apoxie sculpt dries). As for the front carapace plate with the rams, if anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate them. Only idea I've had so far is glue on some MC scytals and greenstuff over them but I'm not 100% convinced thats the best option out there.

[wolfzoid]

Dont knpw if this is gonna help or be visual and its on a dutch website in dutch but here is how a local dude tackled this one

spellekijn.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=6866&start=0

[gunnersabottank]

Thanks man. Yeah, no clue what he's saying but I can see what he's doing well enough in the pics. He did a good job on the claws and rams but that bio flail, idk, it bugs me. I plan to magnetize the left arm and do a bio flail too. Idk if it'll work yet but my plan is to use the strands from some 550 cord coated in whatever glue works best for the strands of muscle.

[wolfzoid]

That thing was another option on the fw stonecrusher cfex it was called a wrecking ball if i am not mistaken

[gunnersabottank]

Yeah, I asked a while back on the general board if it was a worthwhile option I should bother making and someone seemingly in the know called it a bio flail. Either way, it's gonna prove an interesting bit to think through and make.

[gunnersabottank]

Well, it took two tries, but the legs are attached. I think those Exo legs are gonna make an even bigger difference than I first expected. Not only are they taller and bulkier, but they push the hips quite a bit forward.

[wolfzoid]

The exo leg looks way better imo

[Freeman]

I did a similar kit bash for old one eye.

thetyranidhive.proboards.com/thread/47674/old-eye-conversion-painted

[tylertt]

An awesome idea man. Perhaps I shall attempt one down the road once I get all caught up on my current projects.

[eskimo]

Feb 2, 2015 23:03:32 GMT Freeman said:

I did a similar kit bash for old one eye.

thetyranidhive.proboards.com/thread/47674/old-eye-conversion-painted

Looks really good. Very tempted myself.

Keep us posted OP!

[gunnersabottank]

Feb 6, 2015 12:40:39 GMT eskimo said:

Feb 2, 2015 23:03:32 GMT Freeman said:

I did a similar kit bash for old one eye.

thetyranidhive.proboards.com/thread/47674/old-eye-conversion-painted

Looks really good. Very tempted myself.

Keep us posted OP!

Don't worry, it's coming along. It's just slow going between work, my inherent laziness, and the fact that this is one of three current modeling/painting projects (Barbed Hierodule and new Blood Angels being the others). Last couple days I've managed to drill the pin holes and magnetize the torso and one of the two left arms. Also got started on the bio flail/wrecking ball. It's not much to look at ATM but I'll try to get a pic up later today.

Edit: Here are the pics. I decided to extend the midsection to give it a little more size and keep the claws up off the ground. Still need to attach the lower end of the pin and fill it all in, but this is what it'll look like.


This is the start to the wrecking ball arm. Took me forever to figure out a suitable 2nd bicep, now to just attach it.

[eskimo]

The extention i think is a good idea regardless. Definitely looks good. Wish had tried that now i've seen it's potential. I did it with a Trygon neck and looks good to me.