Hive Tyrant Questions

[SteelTitan]

Hai,

srry if i post this in the wrong section, plz move it to another if its not correct but i think it could be here because i also have a modelling question

Im thinking about expanding my army with a flyrant. Because i think 2 sets of scything talons look awesome, im going for that config...so now for my questions:

im still not sure whether to buy a FW flyrant or the new GW tyrant with wings (dragon). I love the FW one, but it is (a) really expensive (including delivery around 100 euros) and (b) the idea of the wings being the second set of ST doesnt really do it for me but it is (c) really mean looking and BIGGGG.

Having that said, the GW version is slightly less impressive looking but cheaper, coming at around 60 euros. And it still looks pretty scary.

What i was wondering is the following:
1) (a) how hard is it to assemble the FW hive tyrant and (b) how difficult is it to get those dragon wings on the GW tyrant?

2) how BIG is the hive tyrant from GW, does anyone has a picture for comparison. Hopefully it comes close to the FW one

3) any recommendations?

Thanks

[zark]

Cant help you on question 1 but in regards to question 2 If you go to the voting for octobers modeling club you can see the size diffference between a Tyrant and a ripper and there is also a chaos marine in there for good measure.

Recommendations wise? I like the balrog wings over the dragon wings but thats just my preference

Good luck with youir flyrant!

[shiro]

Never worked with resin before so I cannot say much about FW models (other then they look awesome). I'm guessing that the wings could be attached without too much trouble as the model is constructed to include them. Keep in mind that FW tyrants are based around the 3rd edition model, not the current 4th edition release so choose the look you find most appealing.

I'd recommend getting a 3rd edition tyrant and some dragon wings and enjoy the converting the two items together. At least that's what I'm currently working on

[nuklearangel]

I used dragon wings on a carnifex body, with a hive tyrants head for my flying Tyrant. Attached the Wings to the back set of arm sockets and a large pair of scytals in the front sockets. Reposed the legs slightly, and some other mods. But the dragon wings seemed to fit well onto the carnifex body. This is thicker then the metal Hive Tyrant body, so the dragon wings will require a bit of shaving down to fit. Anyway heres a link to my tyrant, has some pics that might help a little.

thetyranidhive.proboards28.com/index.cgi?board=converting&action=display&thread=1179368743

[math]

One way I did it was to extend the top carapace slightly and stick the wings to the top of that, it a good idea to pin the wings as due to their weight you may have a problem keeping them in place. By having the wings like this, it allows you to have 4 arms for what ever combi you want. I chose 4 ST 2 out front and 2 tucked up.

This is still a work in progress and will make it to look like a Tyrant rather than a fex.




FW models can be troublesome to model, and you may find yourself spending hours cleaning trimming and fileing. Although the pose with the FW is awesome, my opinion is that it lacks the Tyranid feel and looks more "Alien"(as in the film) for me.

As for which Tyrant to buy, FW or GW I would recommend neither, convert one from a Fex. But if you are looking a for a straight build model then go with the GW one, but your tastes may vary from mine.

[SteelTitan]

thanks, both ur flyrants look amazing! As soon as i get it i will post some pictures of its progress and ask for help if i cant get the wings on (planning on using normal dragon wings)...converting is all nice and all but dont want to spend hours and hours on it. Ive decided to just go for the normal hive tyrant (GW). Im already planning my next army so want to get nids finished asap...at least the 1500p.