In a nod (or blatant copy) to the excellent work of Bruno Rizzo below, I will be using the XV81 to build a XV88 Shas'ui Teamleader in this vein with my own personal touch of course. This model has always impressed me and I am excited about making my own version of it.
My design will diverge from this in that the Railguns will be mounted into the forearms, instead of glued to the side of them. I'm also working on more conversion work to the chest area. Hopefully I can get this work done by August 14th for the Open.
My Commander model representing Old Shatter Hands recently broke at the ankles. I made him back before GW had fixed a design flaw in the Crisis Suit ankles that made them extremely weak and prone to breaking. Well, Old Shatter Hands is now on my modelling shelf, in the proverbial waiting room to see the foot-doctor. Ahead of him is a Shadowsun Model. Now this is not to say that Shadowsun will be making a celebrity appearance in my Hunter Cadre.
On the contrary, I will be building a new Commander clad in XV-22 armor armed with Plasma Rifle and a Missile Pod. I'm still working on the Pod design although I am thinking it will incorporate missiles from the Space Marine Missile Launcher sprue housed in a custom plastic-card pod. I'll also be giving this suit of XV-22 armor a jet-pack in line with what Stealths carry. Once built, I'll mount the Missile Pods to it, much like the Smart Missiles are mounted on Bruno Rizzo's piece above.
Question for the community: The XV-22 model is much smaller than the normal XV8 suit. My plan is to mount it to a Crisis Suit sized based, in mid-flight so that it is about the same height as well. There isn't much I can do about the width of the model though. Does this satisfy gamers who might call modelling-for-advantage shenanigans?
Second Question: Who's going to the Open?
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nice. he looks badass
Ooh, I love the idea of an XV22 commander.
If you don't want to do a flying stand, why not have them on some kind of scenic base? (Dead marine?)
That way you'll get the approximate model size for TLOS questions but will be able keep the groovy model. I don't think people would have any issues, especially if you allow the base to be used for TLOS to make it the same size.
Looking forward to seeing how it comes out. I love the concept.
I'd say do it, I always wanted to make a xv-22 commander. If anyone calls you out on such a beautiful, tbey need to get a life.
Personally it wouldn't be the sort of thing that I would have a problem with. So long as you made it clear what it was at the start of the battle.
Sounds like a good idea though
Do it. Though make sure you fix Ol' Shatter Hands too.
Oh and I will be at the open with my Howling Griffons in tow. Maybe with a few new units added in too. I need to figure out how to take those pesky Terrorfexes that have started cropping up.
I like the concept of the XV22.
An idea for the missile pods, take a burst cannon, cut off the barrels and the round thing at the end. Drill three or four holes, depending on size/preference, in the front. The holes only have to be deep enough to give the effect that the missile is coming out of a tube. For the missiles themselves, I used the tips of plastic dart heads that you can buy at a sporting goods store (about $1 for a dozen or so). The size worked well for putting 4 missiles in each MP. They look are a little thinner then standard, but the overall look is pretty slick and the size may work for your concept.
I'll try to email you a picture this week (if Grad school provides the time).
Regarding TLOS, only a d'bag would complain about that.
As for the Nova Open, I'm on the wait list. :(
Gramps (aka Tim)
I've modelled a few XV8s in odd poses that appear to reduce their silouette... however, framing the models' accoutrements so that the actual silouette is correct, in conjunction with explaning this to my opponents, has never resulted in my gaming honour being questioned.
I am moving forward with the conversion then. I've got a great idea for the base which I'll reveal when it is done. Lots of progress last night on the Broadsides. Updates on that to follow soon.
I love coming to your site for inspiration.
Keep up the good work!
I made a xv-22 commander also, and had the same concerns. A bit of bent brass rod, and a crashed drone makes her the same height as a normal xv-8 commander. here's a link.
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