Necron Canoptek Wraith conversions

[Happosai]

I was wanting to get my hands on a couple wraiths to add into my army, but don't seem to be able to find actual models that I can get semi-cheaply.

I don't have many bits parts yet since I'm new to the hobby, so getting them might be challenging.

So, any suggestions on what I can try using or converting into some wraiths?

[Necron2.0]

I take it then that you're not interested in these bad boys, eh?

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/163/a/c/Necron_Wraiths_by_Drazhar18.jpg

[Happosai]

Ooooh, those are nice. Do tell, where would one find those? Or are they conversions?

[Kataklysm]

Ooooh, those are nice. Do tell, where would one find those? Or are they conversions?

Those are the original necron wraiths. Back before they changed the fluff about them. still a bad*ss model IMO. Though i always hated how they broke in the middle of the spine piece no matter how many times i pinned them.

[Happosai]

It's a shame theres only 1 available on ebay :( Sadly, I'm half a world away from the seller, too ;)

[Captain Ismer]

I remember this one conversion they did on Spikey Bits:
http://blog.spikeybits.com/2011/12/new-canoptek-wraith-conversion.html

Of course, since you said you were new, you probably don't have all of the parts they do, but maybe it can get you in the right mindset of what to look for. And there are plenty of bits stores online if that's the way you want to go.

[Necron2.0]

I've been thinking about this a little and I figure you've got three options.

The first option is to wait until GW comes out with the new wraith kit, which I'm guessing should be relatively soon.

The next option is to see if you can't track down some older wraith figures.

The last option would be to convert your own. In that regard, I have some ideas ...

For the body you could use these:
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/079/4/9/necron_destroyer_base_large_by_necron2_0-d4teuns.jpg
That's a destroyer body and/or a Lychguard's shield.

For the head you could use one of these (modified):
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/079/2/8/m1120690a_99080199005_squadroncommandframe1_873x62 _by_necron2_0-d4tesrw.jpg
These are from the Squadron Command Sprue.

For the tail you could use a Talos' tail:
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/079/2/2/1307558651_detp026_w450_h400_by_necron2_0-d4tesrt.jpg

Finally, for the arms you could use a Cronos' various tentacles:
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/079/b/b/sp2_hand_by_necron2_0-d4tev7l.jpg
With the addition of blades, of course.

All these bits should be readily available.

[FTE-Charge!!!]

Honestly wait for the kit and save yourself a headache. There are a bunch of options to use atm and they are an expensive conversion proposition.

[speed]

Check out this link. I think it has everything you need. It creates a cool looking wraith and spider using mostly leftover bits from lychguard.

http://www.frontlinegaming.org/2011/11/30/40k-modeling-cheap-and-fast-necron-wraith-and-scarab-conversions-tutorial/

[Souba]

thanks for the link, gonna be helpful for me since i want a nice handfull of those buggers

[Neb08]

I own one of the talos tail and tentacle armed ones. It looks really really cool on the table top but towers over my classic wraiths. I got it for a steal on ebay though at 5.00 >.< . Id really wait till the box comes out if you plan on having a lot. (who doesnt want a lot they are beast mode....)

[cthulhuchewtoy]

Hey, I saw these up at Puppets of War. Now GW, so not tourney legal if that's your thing. But it is a splendid model for a very reasonable price. (no, i don't work for them...lol)

http://puppetswar.eu/product.php?id_product=96

Hope it helps...

-cthulhuchewtoy-