dalmer Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hello there, First, my personal opinion and then my question to the local gaming crew... I feel the former may help illuminate why I am asking the latter. OPINION Some of GW's models aren't my cup o' tea aesthetically. I like to do conversions, usually using like 95% of GW product and sometimes green stuff or plasticard in order to make a more eye-catching model in my eyes. In those conversions I stick to the WYSIWYG principle. QUESTION Does the local gaming crew want EXACTLY or SUPER CLOSE TO EXACT the specifications of the original model when conversions occur? Or are dimensions that are pretty close okay? I ask because I do not want any potential opponents to think that I'm attempting to get or through chance obtain an unfair opponent due to the conversion and don't know if it's kinda frowned upon in the local gaming scene. Thank you in advance for your thoughts and input, as it will help me determine if I go through with the conversion or need to do something else. But in no way, shape or form will I field the GW model in its entirety because as my pops was fond of saying, "you can't polish a turd." Stay safe, don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Dude, convert the hell out it! Do what you're passionate for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raak Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 From what I've seen, there are few if any rules for counts as or converted models on the Tournament level. At the club level I'd say the cooler the conversion the more street cred you'll get :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 The rule of cool says: convert, convert, convert! Most regional and national tournaments encourage conversions, so long as they don't involve modeling for advantage. Locally, pretty much anything goes. Converting and alternative models are a big part of what makes this hobby so fun. Do it! For example, remember that Tervigon body you so graciously gave me? It's my Nurgle Heldrake now: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Locally you're fine unless it's waaay different dimensionally. Base size and height are usually the main sticking points. That said, a bigger base size is a bigger target, so if it needs a larger base to contain its awesomeness, go for it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hello there, Thanks folks, I appreciate it. I was *pretty sure* that this would be the train o' thought but wanted to make sure. I'm not liking the Ravenwing Darkshroud. I have a ton of speeders that I do like, however and plan on making a longer, Darkshroud-y version. It'll be a we bit smaller but sounds like it's okay. Hopefully it'll look good. Normally I just change lil' items or poses but who knows, maybe I'll start being like y'all and start letting more stuff out. Mr. Graham, your Nurgle helldrake looks FANTASTIC! Stay safe, don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TW_Haines Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I think your question was answered, but just wanted to say convert away. Also if its a dark wing flyer\speeder all the more reason, some of the models are strange. Best of luck TW Haines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hello there, Thanks folks, I appreciate it. I was *pretty sure* that this would be the train o' thought but wanted to make sure. I'm not liking the Ravenwing Darkshroud. I have a ton of speeders that I do like, however and plan on making a longer, Darkshroud-y version. It'll be a we bit smaller but sounds like it's okay. Hopefully it'll look good. Normally I just change lil' items or poses but who knows, maybe I'll start being like y'all and start letting more stuff out. Mr. Graham, your Nurgle helldrake looks FANTASTIC! Stay safe, don I have a darkshroud if you want it Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 intrizic, Thanks for the offer... I just can't seem to wrap my head around it as a model. Thinking the speeder would look cooler but then again, what do I know? heh What'cha looking to get for the darkshroud, sir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I way to say thank you for teaching me about pistols :D And if it helps, I will never use it. But the thought of you and your son using it makes me happy :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 intrizic, That is very nice of you, thank you. But I must do SOMETHING... hmmmm. It seems we've reached an impasse. (cue western standoff music) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 well, my wife and I are planning on hitting the pistol range in May, allow with any warhamsters that are interested. If you would care to accompany us and give further instruction, would you consider that in trade? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Right on! Please let me know the dates so I can schedule! And if we want another classroom session, please let me know as I'm willing to help out anyone in the club/community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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