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One of the things I want in my Tyranid army are Shrikes, mainly because I really like Warriors. I also want my Shrikes to still have legs, but they have to use the Forgeworld wings.

I've got the problem that the Forgeworld wings take up the top arm spot, leaving only the bottom arm spot. Considering I was going to have Deathspitters and bonesword/lashwhip, this is a problem. The thought occurred to use Ravener torsos with thorax mounted deathspitters. I would give me a unique looking Shrike, and still be a WYSIWIG model. Does anyone know if Forgeworld tyranid wings fit the Ravener torso though?

Something to consider is mounting your wings on the carapace of your Warrior. Use some GS to fill in the gaps and make it look snazzy. That way, you still have two arm slots.

Otherwise, I'd go with the thorax-mounted gun. Sounds like genius.

-Loki- wrote:One of the things I want in my Tyranid army are Shrikes, mainly because I really like Warriors. I also want my Shrikes to still have legs, but they have to use the Forgeworld wings.

I've got the problem that the Forgeworld wings take up the top arm spot, leaving only the bottom arm spot. Considering I was going to have Deathspitters and bonesword/lashwhip, this is a problem. The thought occurred to use Ravener torsos with thorax mounted deathspitters. I would give me a unique looking Shrike, and still be a WYSIWIG model. Does anyone know if Forgeworld tyranid wings fit the Ravener torso though?

GW have really done us a favour my making the Tyranid arm/body joints pretty much interchangeable. The FW wings do indeed fit on the Ravener torso (though you may need to file the joint *a little* to get a suitably dynamic pose - this is of course optional). Great idea by the way.

I'd feel remiss if I didn't question your choice of armament however - are you sure you want to throw another 5 points at an already expensive model and by doing so actually prompt you to keep it out of melee? Whip/Sword is such an expensive option for Warriors/Shrikes that they really have to work hard to earn their keep, and the Deathspitter only adds to that while sometimes actually giving you a painful choice between running and shooting. Ironically, Talons would probably be better, saving you a few points and improving their abilities in melee (which is where their real strength lies).

I know it seems counter productive. It's just how all of my warrior types are being armed. Deathspitter and some kind of melee. Kind of a theme for my army. I've never been one for making 'competitive' lists.