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Hello guys, in this post i would like to ask you guys a question. I've been sculpting a custom Tyranid model for my army. I always wanted a tyranofex for my force but didn't have the capital to do so. I started this model a couple of days ago , i was going for a tyranofex if he was bipedal instead of walking on all fours and on his belly. Its slowly turned into something different , it now looks like a giant hive tyrant or swarmlord. I haven't sculpted the arms or head yet and im still working on the carapace. Im kinda stuck now and i was wondering what you guys think would look coolest . Should i stay on the idea of making this thing a custom tyranofex or making this my version of the swarmlord. Give me some ideas or should i make this thing a unit of my own imagination, thanks
ps. ive included one of my gaunts for size comparisons

Looking awesome so far. Can't wait to see it finished.

Im hoping to have it finished sometime in the next week, now the painting is a different story. My sculptures are usually of movie characters and stuff like that. This is my first attempt at a fully sculpted Warhammer 40 k peice. I just finished "Bane" from the Dark Knight Rises

That is insanely good, I'll buy a cast if you make one.

I've never thought about making casts of my sculptures that would be cool to experiment with

Dude. You. Talent.

Great job.

verthraxis wrote:
I've never thought about making casts of my sculptures that would be cool to experiment with

http://www.composimold.com/make-your-own-unique-molds-and-casting.html

Seriously though, if you make one, I will buy it

That. Is. Great. I think you should add in the support talons, as if he still needs to be stable. I think that would look really cool with the bipedal position. Also, maybe a unique head?

First that looks awesome. I think it could make for a great Swarmlord though it is really big. That being said it looks to be about the correct size for a Dimachaeron.

I never thought of making it into a dimachaeron im not familiar with that models rules but have seen the model now i got some serious thinking to do



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the support talons idea suggested by LeCacty would help with the weight . Im scared the model will be extremely front heavy when i add the arms and head

This looks very cool. You're a talented sculpter, can't wait to see the finished Nid model.

D

verthraxis wrote:
I started this model a couple of days ago

I hate you and your talent...

Sorry, forgot to ask, what are you using? Is it clay or...? (I'm hoping it's something super easy to sculpt so I can look good too! ) This is really great.

LeCacty- Im using super sculpy , i got it at walmart for like five bucks. its oven bake and holds fine details very good. Its really easy to use and forgives a lot . Ive used the really expensive stuff in the past and never really noticed a difference in quality in my sculptures. I've always believed that its all up to the sculptor, buying expensive tools and using higher quality clay takes away from the experience. I like making my own tools and using the basics. it forces me to do more with less.
ps, if you like sculpting LeCacty just keep practicing and never let anyone tell you that your work looks good or bad , if you put put genuine effort into your art, ts always a masterpiece. Also when sculpting Tyranids if you mees up you can just say its a new biomorph ,LOL

Look at the Dimachaeron (if that's spelt right I'm going to be very impressed with myself) from Forge World. It is looking like that model, so a few alterations or weapon options and most people will likely be happy to play it as that thing instead of a Tyrannofex. Still might be too big, but since I haven't seen one in person I am just guessing.

I also don't think folks will care if it's slightly bigger considering the obvious effort put into it. Skill, talent and effort are more important than 'official rules' in most cases.

 SharkoutofWata wrote:
Look at the Dimachaeron (if that's spelt right I'm going to be very impressed with myself) from Forge World. It is looking like that model, so a few alterations or weapon options and most people will likely be happy to play it as that thing instead of a Tyrannofex. Still might be too big, but since I haven't seen one in person I am just guessing.

I also don't think folks will care if it's slightly bigger considering the obvious effort put into it. Skill, talent and effort are more important than 'official rules' in most cases.

Yeah i kinda got carried away with size, The vents on the carapace really make this thing towering. i got around to reading the rules for the Dimachaeron Im really considering going in that direction


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 goblinzz wrote:

verthraxis wrote:
I started this model a couple of days ago

I hate you and your talent...

I work fast , Im inpatient, once i start a wanna finish and start painting it lol

That's looking phenomenal, well done! What do you picture for the head?

 Buttery Commissar wrote:
That's looking phenomenal, well done! What do you picture for the head?

i love the look of the trygon head but i think im gonna do something really unique for this guy , maybe a mix of a little of everything

How about an eyeless head? Like the hive and tyrant guards? Those are cool.

 LeCacty wrote:
How about an eyeless head? Like the hive and tyrant guards? Those are cool.

Thats how i did my hive tyrant and swarmlord , I extended the carapace on their heads downward with greenstuff like horns over their eyes. im gonna do the same on this guy, great minds think alike

verthraxis wrote:

 LeCacty wrote:
How about an eyeless head? Like the hive and tyrant guards? Those are cool.

Thats how i did my hive tyrant and swarmlord , I extended the carapace on their heads downward with greenstuff like horns over their eyes. im gonna do the same on this guy, great minds think alike

OI! You don't get to talk about eyeless tyranids around me and /not/ post pics!

 LeCacty wrote:

verthraxis wrote:

 LeCacty wrote:
How about an eyeless head? Like the hive and tyrant guards? Those are cool.

Thats how i did my hive tyrant and swarmlord , I extended the carapace on their heads downward with greenstuff like horns over their eyes. im gonna do the same on this guy, great minds think alike

OI! You don't get to talk about eyeless tyranids around me and /not/ post pics!

this is my swarmlord and my prime, the armor on their heads is a running theme in my army

I'm afraid I'm having quite a bit of trouble seeing what's going on in those pictures. Might be worth using a whiter lamp or daylight.

 Buttery Commissar wrote:
I'm afraid I'm having quite a bit of trouble seeing what's going on in those pictures. Might be worth using a whiter lamp or daylight.

yeah sorry about that

You are officially on my "Favourite Dakka non-nurgle-or-admech-players" list!

 LeCacty wrote:
You are officially on my "Favourite Dakka non-nurgle-or-admech-players" list! [/quote

thank you freindo

Finished sculpting , decided to go with something totally original, Its more like a show piece then a actual gaming model. thats my fault for making this thing so large now comes my favorite part the painting

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH THIS IS EPIC!

verthraxis wrote:
Finished sculpting , decided to go with something totally original, Its more like a show piece then a actual gaming model. thats my fault for making this thing so large now comes my favorite part the painting

DO A CAST FIRST, I BEG OF YOU!

kb_lock wrote:

verthraxis wrote:
Finished sculpting , decided to go with something totally original, Its more like a show piece then a actual gaming model. thats my fault for making this thing so large now comes my favorite part the painting

DO A CAST FIRST, I BEG OF YOU!

PLEASE! I STOPPED PLAYING NIDS OVER FOUR YEARS AGO BUT YES PLEASE!