Toxicrene / Malceptor front claws as M. Rending Claws on HT

[cheesytom1]

Since MRC are often taken, there's a high demand for conversion/proxy.
These would work perfectly imo for Monstrous Rending Claws. They are certainly monstrous enough compared to other attempts that I've seen. Only trouble is that each Tox/Mal set comes with only one spare leg. As a result, I have one right leg. 

If anyone has another spare right leg spare that would be willing to sell me, I would like to do this conversion and post the results. 

Otherwise, this thread is just to inspire others to perhaps do the conversion and post their results.

[guns]

I've been looking for the same trade since the index came out (which was when I finally bought a Toxicrene, and also when MRC became a thing that demanded WYSIWYG representation).

It's a tough bit to find! None of the bits re-sellers part out that kit. Theoretically, every person who has a Tox/Mal also has the extra arm/claw, but I'd also guess that that kit is the lowest selling one of all the Tyranid plastics, and there aren't that many out there. Whatever the case may be, I was never able to find someone who wanted to trade the arm.

Want to to roll off, and loser sends winner their extra? NO COMMAND POINT REROLLS ALLOWED.

There's another conversion that's somewhat easier to pull off and source parts for. The spiky appendages on the top of a Tyrannocyte look very rending claw-y, and as a bonus they pair up very nicely, size-wize, with the Bone Saber arms (which are something that all owners of 2+ Tyrants should have available). I haven't done this build yet, although I have the parts on hand, and it's on my work-schedule. Will post pics when done. I also said "(please do not swear) it" and ordered another Tox/Mal. I'll combine the body with a T-fex/Terv tail to make a big Zoanteceptor, and with my original extra it'll give me the parts to cover two MRC conversion pairs.

[localcultist]

I personally think about using Flyrant legs (if MRC are for flyrant use regular hooved legs as legs). Just cut thighs, assemble little claws as opposite "thumbs" and fill gaps with putty.

[cheesytom1]

Nov 18, 2017 21:30:07 GMT guns said:

I've been looking for the same trade since the index came out (which was when I finally bought a Toxicrene, and also when MRC became a thing that demanded WYSIWYG representation).

It's a tough bit to find! None of the bits re-sellers part out that kit. Theoretically, every person who has a Tox/Mal also has the extra arm/claw, but I'd also guess that that kit is the lowest selling one of all the Tyranid plastics, and there aren't that many out there. Whatever the case may be, I was never able to find someone who wanted to trade the arm.

Want to to roll off, and loser sends winner their extra? NO COMMAND POINT REROLLS ALLOWED.

There's another conversion that's somewhat easier to pull off and source parts for. The spiky appendages on the top of a Tyrannocyte look very rending claw-y, and as a bonus they pair up very nicely, size-wize, with the Bone Saber arms (which are something that all owners of 2+ Tyrants should have available). I haven't done this build yet, although I have the parts on hand, and it's on my work-schedule. Will post pics when done. I also said "(please do not swear) it" and ordered another Tox/Mal. I'll combine the body with a T-fex/Terv tail to make a big Zoanteceptor, and with my original extra it'll give me the parts to cover two MRC conversion pairs.

Glad to know I'm not the only one. I'm putting (feeder) tendrils out there searching for one. Would prefer to use two of these arms.
Failing that, the Tyrannocyte thing looks alright. 
Or converting the feet, as localcultist suggested.

For now, proxy.

[guns]

Do remember to post a pic, if you get this done.

I should have my parts ready to go by tuesday, but I have several other more pressing projects to complete before the MRCs. I'm a little worried that using the Toxi arms with no modifications will make them look oversized, especially on a Tyrant. Was that your plan? It's the quick and easy way to go, but I'm leaning towards detaching the claw/gauntlet fore-section and putting it on a proper Tyrant upper arm, or even just shaving down the top segment of the Toxi limb to represent Tyrant-appropriate musculature. The Toxi is simply too jacked.

[cheesytom1]

Well my HT is taking Adrenal Glands - he's just gotten buff of roids.