Forgeworld recently came out with their retro heavy weapons from yesteryear, making me wonder about revisiting Scythes scouts done in a retro way too. :
A couple of months back I sourced some parts from eBay, how fitting it was that the auction I won was a set of Scythes of the Emperor Tyranid Attack scouts.
After stripping, fitting and chopping.. I’ve come to the conclusion the original torsos are far to limited, small and lacking detail to work. So I stuck with the new range and kept the classic style boots. I was never a fan of the scouts running about in leather boots on a Tyrannic hiveship. Carapace boots look more capable of handling acidic fluids ;)
With out further waffling, here is the current work in progress, more soon!
I love these! You’ve been a big inspiration with my own Scythes army. I can’t wait to see these guys further along!
Thanks! Hoping to get some time this week to put paint to plastic :)
I would like to add the ribboned shoulder cloth, but ultimately I feel the Scythes have few Scouts left since that period. So presently it is all modern gear (plus some fun retro items) and carapace boots for sloshing about Tyrannic hulks.
Wow! Just awesome mate, loving those carapace boots, perfect for stamping on Rippers!
Cheers Jon :)
Should be getting stuck into finishing these lads this week. Finally scored the spare time! haha