Gresiloth Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I got the Assault on Black Reach box recently, so it was the perfect chance to model up a Nurgle dreadnaught! http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/ashbeyj/All%20Shall%20Rot/100_1858.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/ashbeyj/All%20Shall%20Rot/100_1859.jpg - Green stuff, sand and drilling adds the main weathering to the Dread, then I’ve used a few extra bits here and there. On the torso I’ve used a leering face armour plate from a Chaos vehicle accessory sprue, as well as the spiky Chaos halo. - The multi-melta barrel has been used as an exhaust stack - The two wooden shields are from a Night Goblin plastic kit - The scrolls are from the Empire flagellants kit (an AWESOME kit for Nurgle!) http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/ashbeyj/All%20Shall%20Rot/100_1860.jpg - A Catachan guardsman with a zombie head-swap has been chained to the back! http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/ashbeyj/All%20Shall%20Rot/100_1862.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/ashbeyj/All%20Shall%20Rot/100_1864.jpg - The close combat weapon has been altered using old Tyranid parts – the claws are the ends of the old metal Carnifex arms (except one, which is cut from a metal Gargoyle) - I’ve added an open Flagellant book to the shoulder http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/ashbeyj/All%20Shall%20Rot/100_1863.jpg - I replaced the multi-melta with a lascannon. I know it’s meant to be twin-linked but it will have to ‘count as’. This is a really, really old plastic lascannon and I don’t know why I had it! - Another flagellant scroll finishes the shoulder. http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/ashbeyj/All%20Shall%20Rot/100_1865.jpg - The base is quite simple urban terrain, using an old Rhino hull and some sprue girders (I textured it after taking this photo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I'm loving that claw + those GS and 'sand' growths, they literally scream Nurgle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taLLis Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I think it's a great conversion Only thing that lets it down is the guys strapped to the back, if he were removed it would be better, in my opinion - tal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Amazing! I'll get two Black Reach dreads this week and your work is very inspiring. But I would remove the multimelta exhaust thingy on the front, it's just a tad too much, and no matter how nive you paint it, it will always looks like a multimelta awkwardly stuck on to a dread the Gs-work is very good too and the guardsman is a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresiloth Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 But I would remove the multimelta exhaust thingy on the front, it's just a tad too much, and no matter how nive you paint it, it will always looks like a multimelta awkwardly stuck on to a dread Thanks for the feedback - I'm in two minds about that too, and you are right it will always look like a multi-melta. What do other people think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 But I would remove the multimelta exhaust thingy on the front, it's just a tad too much, and no matter how nive you paint it, it will always looks like a multimelta awkwardly stuck on to a dread Thanks for the feedback - I'm in two minds about that too, and you are right it will always look like a multi-melta. What do other people think? Maybe if you trimmed off this bit: It would make it look more exhaust'y and less barrel-like? Edit: May I also suggest that you paint the ribbed cables going to the sarcophagus in purple or red tones, to make them look a bit like exposed intestines? Edit 2: You can also make clusters of fungus-like GS exhausts, like those found on the back of Typhus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresiloth Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Cool points Nihm - I can't decide whether to remove it altogether or not. I've sprayed it now, but it's no big deal to change it. Perhaps it is enough to have that spiky halo. With all the shields and scrolls and stuff, I don't want the hull to look too crowded. Nice idea about the intestine tubes, I may well do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Dorn26 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 If you cut off that bottom part like suggested then color it a dark enough metallic, it shouldn't mess with the rest of the Dread. I really like how it looks, which is interesting as I usually dislike Nurgle stuff. I can't wait to see some paint on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresiloth Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Ok I've removed it altogether, and textured the area with some sand. I think this was the right move, as it was only there due to my tendancies to use as much of a kit as possible. It looks fine just with the halo and scrolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I must say I think it will look better minus the melta barrel. It is an awesome conversion, it'll be great to see it painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresiloth Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Finished! http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/ashbeyj/All%20Shall%20Rot/100_1871.jpg For more pictures go here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=151529 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus' Swordhand Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 That was fast. I must say I absolutely love the model though. Would you mind sharing the recipe for that beige? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresiloth Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Sure, it's actually VERY easy - basecoat of Calthan Brown, then a generous brushing with Bleached Bone (but not obscuring all the brown), then copious amounts of Devlan Mud wash, then a final dusting of Bleached Bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus' Swordhand Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 cool thanks. I might use a modified verion of it for some nurglies if I get the chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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