FLYRANT!!!

[MrPrInGlEs]

i am getting a hive tyrant for xmas and want to do a good job on conversion.

1. which kit is better to use , tyrant or fex
2. do flat out tyrants with demon/dragon wing look OK
3. a design idea i had was to give it scything talon legs(6) and dragon wings.

[Tauranid]

Well, if you want to do one like Westrider, I suggest the Fex. It's plastic and in more pieces, so It might be easier to convert the way you want. For my Flyrant, I'm using the HT set, and ordering Balrog wings. Mine will be standing on the ground though: not exactly what you want.

[Overread]

I would say that if the tyrant model is on the ground, then the hive tyrant model works well,
whilst if it is to be flying, I would use a carnifex, its lighter and will be easier to model as wel;

[WestRider]

As someone who remembers 2nd Edition LandSpeeders, let me say that Metal Models on Flying Bases = frequently broken models. If you actually want him modelled in the air, use a Fex kit. Other than that, it's up to you, but be aware that it does take a fair amount of work to change the kit enough to not look like a Carnifex. If you're fairly confident in your skills as a converter, the Fex will give you many more possibilities, and result in a Hive Tyrant that is very uniquely yours. If you are a less experienced modeler, the Hive Tyrant + Dragon Wings is much simpler project.

[Pheonix]

i gonna say... go with balrog wings... or nazghul... either or...

[MrPrInGlEs]

westider made that
^{thetyranidhive.proboards28.com/index.cgi?board=converting&action=display&thread=1194924848}
only thing i dont like is wings(nothing against you westrider)
its just that bug wings wont look good on my color scheme, i would show you but i have dont dig camera:'(

thaey ar black skin with green tint, flat purple shells and silver weps,teeth etc. very mettalicy

[Thlaylie]

You could use these wings:
thetyranidhive.proboards28.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=converting&thread=1196923175&page=1

[Biotitan]

i used the 3rd edition tyrant for my flyrant
i think it looks better than either a fex or 4th ed tyrant as it looks thinner and lighter

[MrPrInGlEs]

well i talked to my mommy and im getting a dig camera for x-mas! and i will most likly get enough money to buy the fex kit myself. so i will prolly be able to start a wip in jan!

ok now back to the model itself, i have a pair of wing from a non-gw model do you think i can get away with it:O.

[MrPrInGlEs]

thlaylie said:

You could use these wings:
thetyranidhive.proboards28.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=converting&thread=1196923175&page=1

as i said before i dont like bug wings, wwont go with my color shceme

[MrPrInGlEs]

well i finally found a design idea i liked ,a gargoyle lord. it will have same head as a gargoyle,TL devourers,scything talons and big leathery dragon wings. it will also have the sharp point on tail like gargolyle.

when i get my digital camera i will start a WIP titled "gargoyle lord (flyrant).but until then i will keep posting on this thread to throw idea around.

[MrPrInGlEs]

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