Tyranid Shrike Wings

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**Kataklysmic**

I'm sure there's a post on this every few months but most of the links are broken.

With 8th Shrikes are suddenly a viable option being just as beastly as melee warriors but twice as fast, as such i was going to put some together but with GW still not having a kit i was going to kitbash some warriors and raveners but i'm still in need of some wings.

Gargoyles wings are too small and flyrants too big so i'm stuck looking for some online, either 3rd party or from bitz sites from other models, does anyone have any suggestions?

**vipoid**

What about the wings from these chaps?

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Vargheists-2016

(If you can find them in a bitz store or such)

**Asmodas**

I second the crypt horror wings. They tend to be pricy as bits, but they are the right size. I have a set of shrikes I converted using those wings myself, and they look great. Word to the wise - it takes a bit of work with a file and some green stuff to make them fit, and you will want to do a dry fit before you start to make sure you like the pose.

**Galef**

Vargheist wings are the right size, but as stated, they are a bit pricy to order on their own.

Gargoyle wings are only too small if you use a single set. If you use 2 sets, they look cool. And you get 5 "sets" per box of Gargoyles.
Someone on Dakka has done this: https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/305797.page

Side note, why are Shrikes in the codex? GW said only units with models would be supported

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**Arson Fire**

Forgeworld used to sell shrike wings, but they are now OOP.
So they got to remain in the codex because some people still have GW models for them.

**Kaiyanwang**

Arson Fire wrote:
Forgeworld used to sell shrike wings, but they are now OOP.
So they got to remain in the codex because some people still have GW models for them.

FW should put back this kind of stuff, like the DKK Grenadiers, now that is useful and people feel more motivated into buying.
(I think that whoever wrote the 6the edition guard codex made them lose tens of thousand).

**Lance845**

I have been using the 2 sets of gargoyle wings for mine. They look great and the aesthetic stays looking very tyranid. The horror wings above are too fleshy/muscle and not enough bug shell/chitin for my taste.

It does take a bit or work getting them to fit together and fit within the arms of the warrior model, but the end result is top notch.

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Kaiyanwang wrote:
Arson Fire wrote:
Forgeworld used to sell shrike wings, but they are now OOP.
So they got to remain in the codex because some people still have GW models for them.

FW should put back this kind of stuff, like the DKK Grenadiers, now that is useful and people feel more motivated into buying.
(I think that whoever wrote the 6the edition guard codex made them lose tens of thousand).

I'm kind of expecting either a new warrior kit when the nid codex shows up or a shrike upgrade spru in plastic.

**Arson Fire**

I'd like to think GW will make a combined Warrior/Shrike kit someday. I don't think it will be someday soon though, as they remade the warrior sprue relatively recently in 2014.
Throwing that in a box together with a wing upgrade sprue is still quite possible I guess.

**vipoid**

How many do you need?

**Asmodas**

Here's how the vargheist wings look on the warrior models (these are my conversions):

http://imgur.com/a/LPGop

Nice and beefy, but expensive. I was fortunate to be able to get a Warrior kit on ebay shortly after the Deathstorm box came out, and picked the kit up for about $12, as warriors were widely considered trash tier at the time. The amount I paid for just the wings was over $20, so you may find these to be even more expensive to build now that warriors are a decent choice.

Also, there have been rumors about a dedicated shrike kit since late last year. If those rumors prove true, that would explain why GW chose to keep them in the index.

**Mayk0l**

I bought the FW ones ones in the past.
But they weren't perfect because they used arm slots.

**changemod**

Mayk0l wrote:
I bought the FW ones ones in the past.
But they weren't perfect because they used arm slots.

That's intentional, tyranids almost always have six limbs. They're usually designed to look like they all grew from the same basic embryonic, ripper-like form with different limbs and such being emphasised in different ways.

**NinthMusketeer**

The wings do actually use an arm slot; the FW shrikes put the melee weapon where the legs would be.

**Voss**

Asmodas wrote:

Also, there have been rumors about a dedicated shrike kit since late last year.

Last decade. It appears less frequently than the 'oh sisters, but difficulties blah blah hair and robes,' but it's been frequent filler over the years.

**The_Peacemaker**

2 pairs of gargoyal wings make them look like a cool bug. Start collecting box makes this cheap. Leftover gargoyals can be converted into termagants.
The hive tyrant has many conversion oportunities, especially if you snag a few bitz from the carnifex box.

Vargiest wings are sweet. You can put them in arm slot or green stuff them to the back.
Find a warhammer fantasy player who plays vampire counts. Chances are he will have lots of wings for cheap. Thats what I did.

**McGibs**

For something a little different, nurgle blight drone wings look rad and fit right into the arm sockets. Heres my prime i made for shadowwar (dispite not actually being able to fly)

**argonak**

McGibs wrote:
For something a little different, nurgle blight drone wings look rad and fit right into the arm sockets. Heres my prime i made for shadowwar (dispite not actually being able to fly)

Those are really awesome, I think the insect look fits way better than the more mammal / reptilian bird wing.

**Purifier**

Insect wings are definitely the best ones. Gives the starship troopers vibe I've always thought the nids were lacking.

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**Mayk0l**

changemod wrote:
Mayk0l wrote:
I bought the FW ones ones in the past.
But they weren't perfect because they used arm slots.

That's intentional, tyranids almost always have six limbs. They're usually designed to look like they all grew from the same basic embryonic, ripper-like form with different limbs and such being emphasised in different ways.

Yeah but that's my point. The Forgeworld wings only work if you replace the legs with scything talons or something, which look silly. What I mean is, Warriors usually have 2 legs and 4 weapon arms, usually a gun and 2 scything talons or rending claws. With the FW wings, they effectively lose two arms, which makes it impossible to make WYSIWYG models without getting rid of the legs.

They fixed that problem with the 'new' flying hive tyrant by making the feet pointy and sharp. Doesn't look as weird as scything talons for legs. Hopefully they upgrade warrior sprues with wings and additional legbits someday..

**Zewrath**

argonak wrote:
McGibs wrote:
For something a little different, nurgle blight drone wings look rad and fit right into the arm sockets. Heres my prime i made for shadowwar (dispite not actually being able to fly)

Those are really awesome, I think the insect look fits way better than the more mammal / reptilian bird wing.

Wow, they look amazing! Way better than FW or anything else I've seen.

**LemanRuse**

Wow, I am glad I clicked on this thread!

Great conversion job with the double gargoyle wings (In this thread: https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/305797.page)! And great paint job. I really like the idea of painting my nids like xenomorps.

I just picked up 10 gargoyle wings on ebay for 20 bucks including shipping, and a box of gargoyles on the sprue for around 22 bucks, including shipping (why not? I can always use more gargoyles).

Conversion/ kit bashing is one of the things that really draws me to this hobby.

**DarkStarSabre**

McGibs wrote:
For something a little different, nurgle blight drone wings look rad and fit right into the arm sockets. Heres my prime i made for shadowwar (dispite not actually being able to fly)

I love this...but part of me wants those wings in the upper arm sockets and the weapons in the lower sockets...

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Galef wrote:

Side note, why are Shrikes in the codex? GW said only units with models would be supported

For the same reason Assault Cannon Razorbacks are in their respective Index. FW produced a kit for them.
Same with winged ripper swarms.

Remember this every time you tell a Death Guard player who's annoyed they don't have Terminators in their Index list to 'not worry or react so much'.