tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post3620529662472227429..comments2024-03-11T00:24:22.109-07:00Comments on Eldar Addict: Venom Mark II, Airbrushing Dark EldarAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415148261401958420noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post-60272324105743172662011-04-25T10:31:55.545-07:002011-04-25T10:31:55.545-07:00Thanks for the update elvin, and the shout out on ...Thanks for the update elvin, and the shout out on heresy!<br /><br />I really like your venoms. The railings look great. I also really like the over under splinter cannons. I may have to try that too. I thought it might be cool to have them out over the sides in the rear area on pintle mounts.<br /><br />I also liked the wings you used. It gives them a sharp, aerodynamic look. <br /><br />Very nice venoms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415148261401958420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post-78271566388330607362011-04-24T00:31:05.462-07:002011-04-24T00:31:05.462-07:00Hi again,
that's the guy who asked a lot abo...Hi again, <br /><br />that's the guy who asked a lot about how you did your venoms ;)<br /><br />So I made a couple of those and wanted to show you the results, since you insired me a lot.<br /><br />Here goes the first: http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/showthread.php?t=85088<br /><br />...and the second one, more heavily modded to fit the Venom's lines better:<br />http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/showthread.php?t=87669<br /><br />Hope you like them,<br /><br />Regards,<br />Evgeny. :)elvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163894817747536272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post-72151767298161195202011-03-15T13:02:53.874-07:002011-03-15T13:02:53.874-07:00no problem elvin. At lunch, I tried mounting some...no problem elvin. At lunch, I tried mounting some splinter cannons onto some reaver leftovers and making a rotating turret to put either on the nose where the guns are now, possibly a little lower like a falcon nose mount, or above the pilot with a standing gunner. I liked the look of both, and need to do some more cutting and dicing before I decide. Good luck on your first venom!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415148261401958420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post-1116556876653298372011-03-15T11:00:43.274-07:002011-03-15T11:00:43.274-07:00Thank you so much for your patience in explaining ...Thank you so much for your patience in explaining all this to me. :) It's just that I've just unpacked my first Vyper and now I'm trying to figure out the details of conversion.elvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163894817747536272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post-34549086678629103222011-03-15T10:30:03.806-07:002011-03-15T10:30:03.806-07:00Elvin,
Thanks for the comments.
1.The weapons h...Elvin,<br /><br />Thanks for the comments. <br /><br />1.The weapons have been giving me a headache. In game I will always use the two splinter cannons. Currently, my MK I has has two splinter rifles from the raider box. The MK II has two splinter cannons from the original dark eldar warriors. I am going to swap out those with two new splinter cannons underneath. I could probably get away with telling people they are armed with two splinter cannons, and only hardcore dark eldar players would even know the difference, and even then probably not care.<br /><br />2. I hadn't thought about that, and maybe should mount them on an under the nose turret. Then they could shoot anyone anywhere.<br /><br />3. I like the twin sails too. They really look like a pirate ship with both sails. I tried them lower, and looked like they would knock the pilot over when they moved. You could set them lower if that didn't bother you. I think if you find any terrain that these bad boys can hide completely behind, it probably will cover the second sail too. I am not a tournament player yet, so I primarily model and paint, and play for fun. I am competitive all day at work, and play mainly for fun. If I am not having fun at a game, I am wasting precious time. I like to win, but don't let games raise my blood pressure. I think if you put double sails on, at the lower level, you would probably be ok as long as they were bent and out of the way of the pilot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415148261401958420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post-17891304415486744032011-03-15T02:31:25.641-07:002011-03-15T02:31:25.641-07:00Hi again,
your flying armada looks really impress...Hi again,<br /><br />your flying armada looks really impressive. I once again have two questions though. :)<br /><br />1. From the gaming point of view, it seems you equip your venoms with the default weapons set - twin-linked splinter rifle and a splinter cannon. Weapon choice aside, it looks as if you used some weapons from the previous DE edition to represent rifles, which seems a nice idea to me, conforming to the "use all the leftovers" approach. As for the splinter cannon, did you use one available from the Kabalites box, or just used the Vyper gun?<br /><br />2. It appears that you mounted both weapons under the hood of the Venom, fixed in place and pointing straight forward. Gaming-wise again, don't you think it affects the flexibility of the vehicle and hinders its defense?<br /><br />3. Double aether-sails look awesome, and I'd really like to add those to my vehicles. But then again, don't you think it hinders the cover options available to the vehicle (as it's silhouette becomes about 15% larger)? I'm not sure if rule-wise the sails count for targeting and cover issues.<br /><br />Then again, the overall menacing appearance of your army may win you some battles without a fight :)elvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163894817747536272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post-6018358780696246862011-03-01T22:34:04.606-08:002011-03-01T22:34:04.606-08:00I'm going to have to agree with the other guys...I'm going to have to agree with the other guys. These vehicles are looking outstanding. It looks cool to see them all together too. I have to get an airbrush now.Arichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538441824353678660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post-44198307670939141922011-03-01T09:59:04.865-08:002011-03-01T09:59:04.865-08:00Larry, I have seen your stuff. If you decide to t...Larry, I have seen your stuff. If you decide to throw your stuff away, I will send you a self addressed, postage paid box, because your stuff looks great. And it is all done. I am jealous. I especially liked the hellions, really great work.<br /><br />Tame. Great idea on the dark lances and disintegrators. I will have to look into that. I like to have my models as simple as possible without losing the ability to swap things out. Thanks for the idea.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415148261401958420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post-74495622573243542932011-03-01T09:49:21.856-08:002011-03-01T09:49:21.856-08:00Love the Venom mark II and ravagers! I might steal...Love the Venom mark II and ravagers! I might steal that second sail idea :)<br /><br />Also, interesting take on magnetizing the weapons. An alternative idea I had when I started magnetizing my raiders and ravagers is to glue the gunner to the weapon, and instead magnetize only the barrel of the weapon. If you look closely, it's the only real difference between the Dark Lances and the Disintegrators. I haven't done this yet since I'm using only Dark Lances for now, but it shouldn't be too difficult.Tamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796403226520146567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031902101832739781.post-80111042172634756122011-02-28T20:56:15.083-08:002011-02-28T20:56:15.083-08:00Wow. I know the models are a work in progress but ...Wow. I know the models are a work in progress but are they sharp. Makes me wanna throw all of mine in the garbage and start over.<br /><br />Great stuff.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085993461441939736noreply@blogger.com