How to convert hard forgeworld items

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How to convert hard forgeworld items Jan 6, 2008 1:04:49 GMT

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Post by Enigma on Jan 6, 2008 1:04:49 GMT

I know that forgeworld produces warrior wings and other "special" biomorphs. I also know that not all of us live in the uk, myself being one. Therefore, instead of getting expensive resin kits, post your ideas on how to make conversions for any army that can replace forge world kits. Thank you for your suggestions.

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How to convert hard forgeworld items Jan 6, 2008 2:26:10 GMT

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Post by shiro on Jan 6, 2008 2:26:10 GMT

Gargoyle wings make for a good replacement for the Forgeworld winged models, perhaps with a few modifications like bending the shape and extra talons/scything bits. The only reliable way to obtain them would be mail order, however it might be worthwhile searching eBay as they sometimes appear there.

Alternatively you can model them around an armature (a scything talon for example), constructing your own webbing in a similar way to the wings of a bat. There are already a number of guides and other resources on this forum for making wings, just use the search command to locate them.

Personally I'm interested in replacements for Forgeworld vehicle upgrades (star engines, spirit stone, holo-field etc) that doesn't evolve sculpting the entire thing from greenstuff.

This is Forgeworld's take on Eldar vehicle upgrades:

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How to convert hard forgeworld items Jan 6, 2008 2:44:35 GMT

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Post by Enigma on Jan 6, 2008 2:44:35 GMT

One good conversion is for either version of the tyranid Hierodule. You can model a carnifex to be bent down and then can simply attach the normal weapons and biomorphs. Sure, it doesn't look like the forge world one, but it gets the job done.

Ordo Ouroboros Tyranid Warrior Posts: 169	How to convert hard forgeworld items Jan 6, 2008 3:45:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ordo Ouroboros on Jan 6, 2008 3:45:34 GMT I hav just started the Malentrhope, after I wake up I'll tell you what I'm using

Pheonix Tyrant Guard The stars themselves once lived and died at our command, yet you still dare to oppose our will/ Posts: 346	How to convert hard forgeworld items Jan 6, 2008 13:48:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pheonix on Jan 6, 2008 13:48:18 GMT well for eldar vehicle upgrades most of them are easy sculpts
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How to convert hard forgeworld items Jan 6, 2008 15:03:58 GMT

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Post by shiro on Jan 6, 2008 15:03:58 GMT

pheonix said:

well for eldar vehicle upgrades most of them are easy sculpts

Maybe they are easy but I've yet to achieve something that truly feels like it belongs on an Eldar vehicle. The essence of Eldar is difficult to capture

"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

Pheonix Tyrant Guard The stars themselves once lived and died at our command, yet you still dare to oppose our will/ Posts: 346	How to convert hard forgeworld items Jan 7, 2008 12:06:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pheonix on Jan 7, 2008 12:06:30 GMT soft and sexy... that is the eldar way...
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Agi Hive Tyrant I Is well cool! Posts: 556	How to convert hard forgeworld items Jan 7, 2008 18:02:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Agi on Jan 7, 2008 18:02:31 GMT aah my dear freind by a set of these... uk.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.uk?do=Individual&code=99380299002&orignav=10
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How to convert hard forgeworld items

Post by Enigma on Jan 6, 2008 1:04:49 GMT

Post by shiro on Jan 6, 2008 2:26:10 GMT

Post by Enigma on Jan 6, 2008 2:44:35 GMT

Post by Ordo Ouroboros on Jan 6, 2008 3:45:34 GMT

Post by Pheonix on Jan 6, 2008 13:48:18 GMT

Post by shiro on Jan 6, 2008 15:03:58 GMT

Post by Pheonix on Jan 7, 2008 12:06:30 GMT

Post by Agi on Jan 7, 2008 18:02:31 GMT