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Post by Col. Corbane on Jul 27, 2010 6:43:13 GMT -5
Life's been a bit hard these past couple of months, but I'm just getting back into hobbying. Thought I'd share my latest conversion work. I've been converting up some Hydras but rather than go the autocannon route, I thought I'd base them of the British Army Starstreak close air defence system ....  Here's what I've come up with ....  There was quite a bit of work involved with converting the chimeras as they were a trade and in a pretty bad state. If you're interested in the work involved, it's detailed on my blog ... corbaniaprime.blogspot.com/2010/07/starstreak-hyrda-prepd.htmlcorbaniaprime.blogspot.com/2010/07/second-starstreak-finished.htmlHope you like them guys. |
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Post by Gabriel Lupus on Jul 27, 2010 7:39:35 GMT -5
Very nice conversion work dude! I'm really liking this alternate version of the Hydra, and I can't wait to see them get painted.
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Post by commissarbob on Jul 27, 2010 9:34:19 GMT -5
Very nice. I have been following your blog.
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Post by Col. Corbane on Jul 28, 2010 7:11:11 GMT -5
Cheers guys, hopefully I'll have them painted up soon. I'm also planning another third hydra that will be a bit special but I need to find the bits first.
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Post by Romer on Jul 28, 2010 16:38:06 GMT -5
Very nice indeed.
It would also not be unreasonable for you to 'count as' Manticores.
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Post by 3ff3ct on Jul 29, 2010 16:05:04 GMT -5
That's what I thought when I first saw them, although 'missile defense' works for me! Great conversions!
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Post by Rook on Jul 31, 2010 21:46:48 GMT -5
I think you make some of the best conversions around. ;D
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Post by cadichan on Aug 18, 2010 0:55:12 GMT -5
That is cool... But i do like the original tubes more  |
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Post by Happyorange on Aug 18, 2010 5:46:39 GMT -5
@cadichan-But with only 8 tubes, it would be hard to let it use the autocannon rules.
Nice idea and a really cool model Corbane!
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Post by Machine Gun Kelly on Aug 18, 2010 13:55:48 GMT -5
That is so very good. Now we long for the third.
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Post by 3ff3ct on Aug 28, 2010 15:13:50 GMT -5
Maybe a bit of a necro, did these beauts ever get finished and painted?
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Post by Mycroft on Sept 9, 2010 17:15:10 GMT -5
These things are bloody wonderful. I simply hated the look of the hydra, however desperately wanted the function they provide. Your work on these is superb and you never fail to be such a constant source of inspiration. Could I trouble you for some guidance on how to make some of my own? Do tell, how did you cut the roofs so accurately? How did you go about making those rivets? And the grates? The more detailed the instructions the better! As well a place to buy these material would be excellent.
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Post by Col. Corbane on Nov 13, 2011 18:20:14 GMT -5
Belatedly glad you like them gents, thought I'd put a quick post to bring this post up to date. Maybe a bit of a necro, did these beauts ever get finished and painted? Almost mate, got one done ...     The other one is being worked on right now and the third is currently under debate ;-) |
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Post by 3ff3ct on Nov 15, 2011 4:06:16 GMT -5
I had a bit of a beavis and butthead shuddering sigh moment there.... Very very nice! Well worth the wait!  |
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Post by Gerner on Nov 15, 2011 5:39:52 GMT -5
A year later and you got one painted. I like your progress sir. |
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Post by Col. Corbane on Nov 15, 2011 14:14:25 GMT -5
3ff3ct - I personally prefer the Homer ooh but thanks anyway ;-) Gerner - That's nothing mate, I've been working on Harker's squad for 18 months now - lol
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Post by commissarbob on Nov 15, 2011 19:51:10 GMT -5
THat particular beaut would not only work as a Hydra, I personally would not have a problem using that as a Manticore.
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Post by Col. Corbane on Nov 16, 2011 17:20:51 GMT -5
THat particular beaut would not only work as a Hydra, I personally would not have a problem using that as a Manticore. I've got something special planned for the Manticore mate |
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