FreakForge Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Hi everybody! Here´s one of the lastest commission that I´ve been doing: The rider version of Kor´sarro Khan, captain of third company of the White Scars. This works was part of a big comission for Van Zan a fellow member of this forums, that includes the previous on foot version, and 20 WS ethnic bare heads, to give some unique look to his army (I made the facial details a little bit bigger in request of Van Zan deeds, to make easy to paint and visualice the facial expressions). This conversions was quite difficult, mainly because I have to redesign the space marine bike into a unique vehicle that shows strengh, agility, some "ancient relic of the AM" taste, and the techno-mongol look. Also, I have to work in some magnetic device to make the model "detachable". Van Zan gonna use this models on gameplay, so the transportation of the mini was an important item in the making of the pose. The system that I use it´s quite simple, I put a magnet inside the rear wheel, and another one inside the BS of the central part of the base. When the first layer of BS was dry, I put another thin layer of putty and make the "footprint" of the wheel and attached the bike to the magnet. Then I make the splits of mud (or snow, I leave the open option for Van Zan). So, when all it´s completely dry I remove the bike leaving a strong magnet device, PLUS some plastic to putty "fitting device". Sorry, I didn´t take any pics of the WIP "fitting device", but I have this one of the WIP version of the model that shows better the area that I describe earlier. http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu172/sideprojects_2009/KorMoonI-1.jpg Anyway, here´s the result of a couple of months of work: http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu172/sideprojects_2009/KorsarroRiderfinished2.jpg http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu172/sideprojects_2009/KorsarroRiderfinished3.jpg http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu172/sideprojects_2009/KorsarroRiderfinished4.jpg http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu172/sideprojects_2009/KorsarroRiderfinished10.jpg One of the "hidden details": the servo-skull integrated to the bike... something like a automatic repair system. http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu172/sideprojects_2009/moondrakanchairdetail.jpg Oh! I almost forgot... the sword position was taked from a scene from the movie "Mongol" (film that we take as inspiration for this project). Like always C&C are most welcome. Regards FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Very nice work, the sweeping position of the arm is really cool and I love the detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drudge Dreadnought Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Best Khan i've seen. Sure beats GWs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosPhoenix Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I'm blinded by pure awesomeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Yay! Freakforge is back; Let the brilliance recommence! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Toddius Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Coolness factor 10/10. :lol: Now lets see him finished :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybrus Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Golden Demon here you come!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Scourge Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Very well done. I'm envious of the person who commissioned that. I'm sure they're very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trougedoor122 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 nice bike conversions, really like the pose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silber Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Too crowded for my taste. The pose is killer, though, and your sculpting skills are.... well, you know you're good, right? I really digg the Servo Skull.... gigerish.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 This is fantastic :lol: I can't imagine any GW version of this figure being anywhere near as good at this. Outstaqnding work ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Phoenix Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Probably the best conversion job i've seen in a long time, and if your painting skills are up to snuff, no doubt one of the best finished models. I'm going to put in a gentle plug for closeups of the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animerik Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Wow FF, I have always been a big fan of your work and this one is my favorite so far. The details are so many still the mini is not crowded with details, there is movment and flow in the piece and the more you look at it the more things you see. I'm kind of speecheless now so I´ll just sya theis :Kudos! cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreakForge Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks a lot guys! Iron Phoenix: The paint gonna run by VanZan, I´m pretty sure that he will gonna keep us updated about that. Here´s a close up of the head-torso area... maybe you find it useful: http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu172/sideprojects_2009/KorsarroRiderfinished6.jpg And finally some aerial view. http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu172/sideprojects_2009/KorsarroRiderfinished9.jpg Thanks again to all for your comments! Until soon. FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 matches incredibly with the un-mounted version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKhalilX Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 amazing job! the detail on this piece is so over the op in a GOOD WAY! Cannot wait to see it PAINTED My only criticism is the sword. I think personally it would look better if he had his hand holding it the other way, it would then look like he is coming in for a huge sweeping arch with his sword, rather than holding it like a dagger position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominus Ex Machina Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Amazing Freak Forge! Very nice sculpting! I think he looks great with all the juicy details everywehere... mmm, must be a real treat to get to paint that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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