Wispy Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I wasn't originally going to post this at all, but i cut myself and bled all over the model enough times trying to saw it, that I figured I might as well share. Alright, I think it's safe to say most of us revile GW's Ragnar Blackmane sculpt. I don't so much mind the pose, but my big beef with him is that he's a shorty. Now with his new rules and the new plastics, I figured it was time to try and give Ragnar a model I'd be happy to paint. http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu84/Matrias/ragnar.png It was a fairly simple-but-effective conversion, the biggest challenge being the sawing of the head and shoulder from the old model. The pelt is a hacked up pelt from the terminator box (which was heart wrenching to destroy). I didn't get him exactly, but it's close enough that I'm happy with it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdal Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 A very promising initiative. The remodeled Ragnar is also a prime candidate for a true scale (or biggerized) body. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2145993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 wow that looks amazing! good job! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2145995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchmp Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Looks good, the original Ragnar body is petty out dated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2146000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkenheim Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 great job there dude. real good work, have an ale on me Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2146004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sintrix Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Looks awesome! Paint him up and lets see some pictures! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2146363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonham1963 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 So you put a power armor character in terminator armor and spilled blood? Or did you just use the pelt from the termie box? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2146396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Scourge Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 So you put a power armor character in terminator armor and spilled blood? Or did you just use the pelt from the termie box? Looks like PA to me... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2146468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 I used the pelt from the termy box for Ragnar's pelt. It's all from the power armor box, other wise. the bleeding was from the sawing. when I said 'heart wrenching,' I was actually feeling guilty about having one less of those beautiful terminator capes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2146536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Volker Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Here's my attempt. Sorry about the bad photos, it's done with my phone. http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/Frenchie_666/1255297329.jpg http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/Frenchie_666/1255297298.jpg http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/Frenchie_666/1255297240.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmk17 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Both are nicely done. Keep up the good work. Found this crazy one following a link from gallery site. http://www.prophet-miniatures.com/gallery/...nar/viewer.html Not to dampen this, but weren't all the SW characters except Grimnar getting a redux in later waves? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claydon Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I must be the only person on the boards that doesn't mind the original Ragnar model. I did starting playing in 2nd Edition and still remember when Ragnar was blond but I still think it's pretty good. However, if he is getting a new model I think I'll have to purchase it as the pose will likely be more dynamic and befitting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growler67 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Both are nicely done. Keep up the good work. Found this crazy one following a link from gallery site. http://www.prophet-miniatures.com/gallery/...nar/viewer.html Not to dampen this, but weren't all the SW characters except Grimnar getting a redux in later waves? The only problem I have with the model linked is that in all the reading I have done (to date), Ragnar has ALWAYS had a Chainsword. Other than that, I like the dynamic pose as it seems to fit him, though he should be leading with his Bolt Pistol and sweeping with the sword instead of the other way around. As for the second wave, mostly just rumors to this point as nothing ironclad has been officially revealed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I must be the only person on the boards that doesn't mind the original Ragnar model. I did starting playing in 2nd Edition and still remember when Ragnar was blond but I still think it's pretty good. However, if he is getting a new model I think I'll have to purchase it as the pose will likely be more dynamic and befitting. i'm not crazy bout the pose, but i not a hater either... and my ragnar is blond also. i think blond ragnars are a good indication of how long a person has been playing SWs WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 The only saving grace for the old Ragnar model is his amazing Frostblade. God, I wish there was a Frostblade in the new sprues :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sintrix Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I gotta say as a new comer to the Space Wolves, that Ragnar looks really out of date. Though his Frostblade is pretty awesome :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Volker Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I chopped up my old ragnar to make my new one, making him dark haired to conform with the new fluff. I've still got his old head, and it is blond. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bareserker Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Some excellent conersions guys ! Very imaginative ! GOD bless ................V Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Good jobs on the conversions guys. I think Ragnar and friends came out circa WD 156, and you can tell. They are very flat, though the detail is pretty good. I just saw the new models for Skaven; Deathmaster Snitch and Warlord Queek Headtaker. They look so good, I hope the redo Ragnar with that spectacular dynamic. Fingers crossed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I must be the only person on the boards that doesn't mind the original Ragnar model. I did starting playing in 2nd Edition and still remember when Ragnar was blond but I still think it's pretty good. However, if he is getting a new model I think I'll have to purchase it as the pose will likely be more dynamic and befitting. i'm not crazy bout the pose, but i not a hater either... and my ragnar is blond also. i think blond ragnars are a good indication of how long a person has been playing SWs WLK My ragnar was also blond, Alas he is no more (but i have a brand new one still boxed) I love that ragnar model. I to started out in 2nd and the ragnar mode was what drew me to SW. Its timeless, anyway that link to the ragnar from prophet mini's is hideous. The legs are to short and the waist to long, very badly proportioned Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2147964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Mordeus Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Have to agree with beef on the model, the green stuff isnt well sculpted, the edges and the cloak itself look terrible. I like the first conversion out of all, might steal that :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2148091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maznaz Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Have to agree with beef on the model, the green stuff isnt well sculpted, the edges and the cloak itself look terrible. I like the first conversion out of all, might steal that :D It's very, very old and still wildly better than most people could do. Some of his space wolf conversions have been inspiring me for years. It isn't as good as his most recent work though, but it's far, far from terrible. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181264-building-a-better-ragnar/#findComment-2148444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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