Angels_Blade Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hey everyone, Been away so it's been a while since I've posted but i assure you i've been hard at work! If you remember a while back I made a mini for the leader of the Scorpio Ferrus (1st company) in my chapter the Knights Scorpio called Cato Valdor who was supposedly a bad ass terminator of death. (see below) http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB170049.jpg I liked it but i really felt like he wasn't mean enough. This is a bit of background from my wip IA article Cato Valdor, Seneschal of the Council Guard The Champion of the Scorpio Ferrous, Cato Valdor, is universally considered to be the single most skilled and courageous warrior in the entire brotherhood of the Chapter. As an instructor-sergeant, trapped, unarmoured, amongst the practice cages of the lower decks with only a pair of unpowered longswords – the traditional duelling weapons of his homeworld – he fought through several dozen genestealer hybrids and corrupted brethren to reach the command decks with a warning of what had occurred. Inducted into the Iron Scorpions, he swiftly achieved the rank of Champion of the Council Guard, and now no-one in the Chapter – not even First Captain Kalten – can approach his skill with blade or power hammer. Despite this, Valdor is a brother of great humility, rumoured to have refused a Captaincy more than once to remain in the Council Guard, where he can bring his prodigious skill in combat to bear – and (though he would never accept the suggestion) the inspiration he brings to his battle-brothers – on the most dangerous of the Chapter’s enemies. The only honour beyond his rank that he has accepted is to fight as the Chapter’s champion in the Feast of Blades in 749.M41, where he won great respect both for himself and the Knights Scorpio; besting several other Champions and being defeated only by the legendary Hervald Strom himself. Well I have now updated him to represent Calgar. It took a while but i'm really really pleased with the result, Honour Guard are done but currently in the cabinet of GW preston so will try to post pics on saturday. Anyway I present to you the new and very much improved Cato Valdor! http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/SL380765.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/SL380768.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/SL380769.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/SL380771.jpg Size Comparison http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/SL380773.jpg C&C welcome as always! AB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vissah Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 No words mate simply no words. Well now I think of it awesome I think that will suit it best :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 erm... may I say this: OH MY GOD! Totally badass! I love him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 By zee Emperor... :P You simply must tell me how you did that! :P pleeeeease ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil galed Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 as usual i love it so much, how'd you make it? any wip shots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 let me see: head -- forgeworld commader culln horsehair crest-- from the captain sicarius model standard terminator chestplate a shield bit from the black templar (or assault terminator) box shoulder pad with the banner is from the dark angels sprues (ravenwing?) the kneepads are modified from the company champion shoulders (command squad box) cape is from the terminator chaos lord box, as are the legs of the model crotchplate is from the assault terminator box calgars powerfists obviously, except modified with red scorpions icons from forgeworld. the leg ornaments appear to be accessories from the command squad box (the laurel leaf and aquila) a purity seal and lastly the other shoulder pad is another dreadnought leg plate, again with a red scorpion icon fantastic looking conversion angel, but what are you going to do with the original captain model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels_Blade Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Well that pretty much sums it up - I started with the plastic chaos terminator lord and filed the legs smoothish and removed the knee pads with a scalpel I then heat bent a resin FW scorpion icon around the right greave and filed an eagle from the pastic sm captain flatish for the other side. I cut the champion from the command squads pads to fit the knee joints to beef the legs up The torso is a terminator sgts brest plate and the chaos lords back and cloak The groin plate is the termi sgt from the Assault sqd The head is commander cullen The shoulder pads are dreadnought leg plates - 1 from the ravenwing set and one from the dreadnought with another resin symbol The crest is off scarius Black templar shield on the left shoulder. Calgars arms with ammo feeds removed with a brass etching replacing the ultra symbol on the right fist. The oringinal Cato is now the Captain of the 6th company Thanks for the comments so far! I never get many reples so thanks for those who have I have converted an honour guard squad for him as well and will be posting pics in this thread on saturday night. Cheers AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Super stuff, Ben. Really tight conversion and the paint jobs improve with every new model. Thanks for sharing :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of nocturne Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Fantastic conversion A_B, every time you post a mini up it seems to get better and better! Keep it up buddy, cant wait to see the honour guard. S.O.N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heru Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I guess I'm the only one who prefers the previous incarnation (minus the rather plain hammer). I guess it's probably due to how little Gold is on this new incarnation plus the fact the oversized kneepads make it look like has to waddle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastratedCow Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 That's a really, really nice set of models ya got there! I have to say, though, that I think the first terminator looks to be a better piece. Although he is lacking something that would give him the IC appeal, the pose is incredibly, incredibly striking. And the second one ain't half-bad either... I really dig those shoulders and the holy cod-piece. But, I gotta say it (and I hope it doesn't make ya too upset)... am I the only one that thinks he looks like he's workin overtime to drop some kids off at the pool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Sha'son Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I have been a fan of this army. This redux is very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Carlin Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sheer Badass :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I just thought: I would not like to be Knee'd in the gut by that guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 It's a really well done and well painted model, my only gripe is that I think it's too... busy. The Dreadnaught leg plates and the Champion shoulder pads on the knees just makes the army look way too bulky even for a Terminator though somehow the laurel and the scorpion symbol on the leg seem flat and smoothly done and don't look too bulked out from the leg to look awkward. Also Knights Scorpio? I liked the old Steel Scorpions name better. :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Also Knights Scorpio? I liked the old Steel Scorpions name better. :whistling: Angels_Blade already pointed out a while back that the Steel Scorpions was someone else's Chapter. So he changed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandalphon Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Looks great! and has the power of TWO mohawks! really clean and effective conversion, well done :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drake of Nocturne Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I like his paint job but I think that those kneepads make him look like a squat dread B) But other than that Great job :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Beautiful, beautifulmini - I personally love the bulk, as it screams "ornate 10,000 year old suit of TDA" to me in a way that very few minis do. Actually, and I'm not really sure why, but this guy is making me think of Horus; maybe it's the size, maybe it's the sheer badassery, but the fact I look at him and think Primarch is probably about as high a bit of praise as I can offer. Keep up the fantastic work, and I look forward to seeing more (and reading more about your chapter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonkin Arenis Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I guess I'm the only one who prefers the previous incarnation (minus the rather plain hammer). I guess it's probably due to how little Gold is on this new incarnation plus the fact the oversized kneepads make it look like has to waddle... I agree, the newer one looks pants compared to the older version, sure it's a "counts as Marneus Calgar", but who really would field a Calgar with shoulder pads for kneepads... bring back the old one... looks better... But change the hammer to a sword or a similar Power weapon, maybe a maul... Arenis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logain the Ranger Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I could see him running in that armor. I prefer the Second one, but the first is still a great model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Dick Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 how many Dreadnoughts are there walking round with bare shins because of you? i like the knee pads, they make him look nice and bulky. kind of like cricket pads. am looking forward to seeing your Ariborne guard. where are you going to post pics of them thought?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 This is an amazing conversion! Very well done :D ^_^ and filed an eagle from the pastic sm captain flatish Say what? What eagle piece? Also, could you have done this and kept the ammo belts to the bolters? As I plan to do (basically) the same conversion, I would like to keep the ammo belts but they are presenting the biggest problem to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels_Blade Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Also, could you have done this and kept the ammo belts to the bolters? Yes and no. You can but not with the cloak as they protrude out of the back to far. With careful filing you could probably make them fit though Cheers for the nice comments AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Dear god (falls off chair ) that is a brilliant conversion very impressive and the paint work outstanding keep it up luvin your work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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