Scratch Built Malanthrope | The Tyranid Hive

Halollet
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Scratch Built Malanthrope Mar 27, 2015 21:28:03 GMT blackrainbow likes this

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Post by Halollet on Mar 27, 2015 21:28:03 GMT

Decided I wasn't happy not having one, so I build one out of the carnifex I got from a box set. I think it turned out pretty well. Its still a WIP and I don't have green stuff right now so let me know if I can improve it at all! Thanks!

monkeychuka
Hive Tyrant

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Scratch Built Malanthrope Mar 28, 2015 5:47:42 GMT Halollet likes this

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Post by monkeychuka on Mar 28, 2015 5:47:42 GMT

Looks great from this angle, although I can't see the head and black primed parts very well. I don't think I've seen one built from a Carnifex before. Maybe something extra needed with the plates on top to fill in those chimney gaps? You get extra chimneys in Venomthrope kits although they might be a bit thin/small. I would have a go at the septic bits with green stuff if you can get hold of some. Its more fun and easier than you think (edit: with the right tools. I recommend some soft clay shapers).

Last Edit: Mar 28, 2015 5:55:07 GMT by monkeychuka

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blackrainbow
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Scratch Built Malanthrope Apr 4, 2015 5:40:16 GMT Halollet likes this

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Post by blackrainbow on Apr 4, 2015 5:40:16 GMT

I think it looks wonderful! I'm doing my second based on the carnifex and had planned something similar. I like the over-lapping plates a top too. I can perfectly see the old spine-banks for tentacles, nice move! If you care to try your hand with some green stuff on wires, or perhaps some (if you have them) old venomthrope arms, added in there.

The scything talons are a nice threatening touch. How did you attach the carnifex tail at that angle?

My last thoughts are on the base. It's great, good attachment and theme for the malanthrope. Would you consider mutilating a marine at the base? Those claws are so much stronger than the original, make them a strong point on your conversion. Perhaps slash up the marine and make his head all sucked-out! Ohhh, exciting.

Great job :D

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