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So. I'm attempting to do an Eldar Exodite Vyper conversion, and I have the base model I'm going to be working with, but I'm not 100% sure what changes should be made to it.

My base model is an Akhelian Allopex from the Idoneth Deepkin. Mostly because I want a shark with frickin' laser beams. I have a vague idea of replacing the rider with a jetbike rider model and possibly mounting the Vyper turret where the rear gunner would normally go? I'm thinking of using Vyper (or possibly just generic Eldar tank) parts to build the shark's armor? I'm not sure. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to go about this?

Sounds like a pretty fun idea so far...

I wouldn't restrict yourself to just the vyper kit as a source for bits. You want to tech up the current fantasy kits and getting bits from a range of kits is a good way to do this. The guardian grav platforms have good bits that you can do the panels on top and use the bits underneath as power vanes under the model.

Also, Dark Eldar bits are fantastic for getting across the feral exodite "feel", as they've got lots of top knots, tribal-esque runes and enough similarities with craftworld pieces to have a nice blend. I'd also consider the Harlequin range as that's a great source of bits.

Work in progress:

I am still working on a bunch of stuff. Almost nothing is actually glued in place yet. Using bluetack to explore ideas.

looks good so far, but i always find it a little silly when they use sea critters on land and those elves are very nice but i couldnt play with them
because of the sea animals going on land

 skeleton wrote:
looks good so far, but i always find it a little silly when they use sea critters on land and those elves are very nice but i couldnt play with them
because of the sea animals going on land

That's where you're wrong. They aren't sea critters. These are *cloud sharks*. With frickin' laser beams.

I am personally not a huge fan of using the flying sea creatures for Exodite conversions, but stylistically speaking, you need more to distinguish your Vyper as Eldar/Aeldari and less Idoneth. Filling the rune would be a good start and it leaves it open for more Aeldari runes and bits to adorn your shark with.

Don't forget about the shuriken catapults for the Vyper, you want to achieve WYSIWYG for conversions like that.

For inspiration the range is called Dino Riders.

 Tyranid Horde wrote:
I am personally not a huge fan of using the flying sea creatures for Exodite conversions

I'm actually trying to include something from every Elf faction as a basis for conversion somewhere in my army. My Shining Spears, for example, are mounted on Cold Ones. Not yet sure what I will take from High Elves and/or Lumineth.

but stylistically speaking, you need more to distinguish your Vyper as Eldar/Aeldari and less Idoneth. Filling the rune would be a good start and it leaves it open for more Aeldari runes and bits to adorn your shark with.

Yeah, I am not satisfied with this yet. Currently experimenting with other rider and gunner configurations using dark eldar and harlequin models and bits.

What happens if you carve off the fins and replace them with proper wings? Something off the Tyranid range should fit nicely.

Alternate riders, work in progress: