Jarakin Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hi guys, I'm looking for ideas/inspiration for modelling a libby. I've been looking at GW's offerings below and I'm finding that I'm more tempted to attempt to kitbash something than purchase one of these: http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1240900_99060101339_SMLibrarianstaffandbookmain_873x627.jpg http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1240895_99060101338_SMLibrarianswordboltpismain_873x627.jpg http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1240855_99060101326_DAEzekielmain_873x627.jpg However, I do like Ezekiel - is he too iconic to get away with a small amount of conversion work to make him a bit more BA-like? I think other than Ezekiel, my favourite above is the Power Axe model... I don't think I'd take the plasma pistol though, but that wouldn't be hard to convert. I just feel a little "meh" with these models in general though, don't know why... Maybe it's because I saw this!: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/11/29/9347_md-Cloak,%20Conversion,%20Freehand,%20Librarian,%20Space%20Marines.jpg Anyway, I'd love to see pics of your Librarians or others you've seen that look awesome, or hear any ideas you might have on some newbie-friendly kitbash/conversions! Cheers guys :yes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jønke Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I made this faily simple librarian conversion. http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/jesperplougmann/IMG_0674.jpg Was hell getting rid of all the um symbols though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2402662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahrikmili Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I have the model at the middle: Searched long and hard for it. It's my favorite librarian model, even though it's an early 3rd Edition model. I think it looks really sweet. (I have a thing for metal 3rd Edition models) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2402671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 tahrikmili, I use the same model with a DC jump pack as my Librarian. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2402675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I made this little bugger here, mostly out of SG and DC parts: http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/BILD0514.jpg http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/BILD0515.jpg Snorri Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2402677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Dan'l Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I have the model at the middle: Searched long and hard for it. It's my favorite librarian model, even though it's an early 3rd Edition model. I think it looks really sweet. (I have a thing for metal 3rd Edition models) I also use the fellow in the middle, though I replaced his axe with Mephiston's sword. Honestly though I do see replacing him in the near future with a kit-bash based on the GK Justicar figure and plastics from the DC. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2402683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I use the middle guy as a rhino-rider along with a RAS, sometimes Razorback. I'm going to use my DA Upgrade sprue to make a jump pack libby, though. Along with my BA sprues... I'm trying to find a Mk 8 chest piece.. can't though! It's killin' me, I must have a ton of sprues but did I use them ALL?! edit: Oh, and that Storm Eagles librarian made me sad when I first saw it a while ago... it's too cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2402769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Jim Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I have the model at the middle: Searched long and hard for it. It's my favorite librarian model, even though it's an early 3rd Edition model. I think it looks really sweet. (I have a thing for metal 3rd Edition models) Ages ago I cut up the middle guy to do my bike mounted Librarian conversion. It's definitely a sweet model! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jt3n Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'm in a similar boat, my first army is fielding two libbys and I'm doing my best to purchase the right ones for the job. I don't exactly want the same model/pose so I've been looking at options. My current thought is purchasing a Space Marine Commander box (#99120101032) and replacing his backpack and paint him as a librarian. He lacks the scrolls and keys from the other libby models but he has a ton of purity seals and nice ropes on his cape and front power armor. Not to mention I could use the extra bits he comes with for other things in the future as I'm just now getting started. -Jt3n Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazer Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 My favorite librarian is the old Librarian with Scroll: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2009/4/20/28447_md-Librarian%20With%20Scroll,%20Out%20Of%20Production,%20Purple,%20Rogue%20Trader,%20Souldrinkers,%20Space%20Marines.JPG *Note: not my paint job nor mini, it's from Clthomps on dakka Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 That storm egles libarian has given me a few ideas for upgrading my only power armour libby, Thanks! not that i use them but i only really like the termy libarians, bothe the metal one and the one from space hulk, as they both rock, and of course the master of the lot as hes just pure class! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'm building my Chief Librarian at the moment. I'm pretty excited about how he is gonna turn out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustonT Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I have the model at the middle: Searched long and hard for it. It's my favorite librarian model, even though it's an early 3rd Edition model. I think it looks really sweet. (I have a thing for metal 3rd Edition models) I have the 2 on the left and ill probably get or make about 3 more...a side project i never got around to (for 6 ish years)was a libriarium squad. the space hulk libby is bombdiggity...but alas clad in termie armor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kollar Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 http://www.pbase.com/image/26146078/medium.jpg I always had a fondness for this model. It's not exactly a stellar conversion job on this example (hope I'm not offedning anyone present...), it usually has a bolt pistol arm instead of a Storm Shield in pelvic height, but in my opinion this model looks very good with a Jump Pack on. Was one of my favourite old school libby models. Can't seem to find em anywhere these days. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I have that one as well.. if only we could give our librarians stormshields out of Termie armor. What I disliked most about that model was the off-kilter skull on his chest. Nice painting job, though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 http://www.pbase.com/image/26146078/medium.jpg I always had a fondness for this model. It's not exactly a stellar conversion job on this example (hope I'm not offedning anyone present...), it usually has a bolt pistol arm instead of a Storm Shield in pelvic height, but in my opinion this model looks very good with a Jump Pack on. Was one of my favourite old school libby models. Can't seem to find em anywhere these days. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Games-Workshop-Warha...=item414ed7829d Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kollar Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I have that one as well.. if only we could give our librarians stormshields out of Termie armor.What I disliked most about that model was the off-kilter skull on his chest. Nice painting job, though. Hehe, that one isn't mine actually. Had to do a CMON search to find it, as I couldn't find the specific model someplace else. Hence why I hope i didn't offend anyone commenting on the conversion :P. If I got it, I'd probably try to remodel something over the skull indeed... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarakin Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Nice models guys :blink: I'm currently leaning very very heavily towards kitbashing my own thing... Currently my idea is as follows: Nemesis Force Halberd seen on this model (can be bought as a pack from GW for £7): http://www.aetherium.org/images/otc-gkt2h.jpg Left arm I think I'd use this missile launcher arm but straightened and pointing outward: http://www.letthedicedecide.co.uk/pub/files/Products/Space%20Marine/Devastators/.thumbnails/1274116049_SMDV019_w170_h170.jpg Emperor's Champion torso: http://www.letthedicedecide.co.uk/pub/files/Products/Space%20Marine/Command%20Squad/.thumbnails/1270372646_SMCS008_w170_h170.jpg DC legs as I think it'd suit the pose I have in my mind's eye: http://www.letthedicedecide.co.uk/pub/files/Products/Space%20Marine/Blood%20Angels/Death%20Company/.thumbnails/1270212256_SMBA087_w170_h170.jpg DC Jump Pack/Backpack magnetised: http://www.letthedicedecide.co.uk/pub/files/Products/Space%20Marine/Blood%20Angels/Death%20Company/.thumbnails/1270212241_SMBA075_w170_h170.jpg http://www.letthedicedecide.co.uk/pub/files/Products/Space%20Marine/Blood%20Angels/Death%20Company/.thumbnails/1270212288_SMBA115_w170_h170.jpg DC Crusader Helmet: http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/bmz_cache/6/65264cce83b95ac399cfc9734872599e.image.150x152.JPG Then I'd use a carve a tac shoulderpads into a psychic hood and use some guitar wire too.. (restrung my guitar recently, so that's handy!!), carving it won't be as easy as it sounds, but meh. I have tons of shoulderpads... I have a fair mental image of what the end result would look like, can you guys visualise it? If you can, what do you think, would it work - and more importantly, look good? :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2403929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hey Jarakin, kitbash rules! My libby uses some of the bits you're going for:- Check out my wip log in my sig if you want to see the rest of him. He looks a slightly different now and have started painting, got the base coat down (blue is much easier than red lol) http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh190/MidnightRunner81/SDC10209.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2404038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanguinarian Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I made this little bugger here, mostly out of SG and DC parts: http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/BILD0514.jpg http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/BILD0515.jpg Snorri Hey Jarakin, kitbash rules!My libby uses some of the bits you're going for:- Check out my wip log in my sig if you want to see the rest of him. He looks a slightly different now and have started painting, got the base coat down (blue is much easier than red lol) http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh190/MidnightRunner81/SDC10209.jpg Snorri and Midnight: those are 2 sweet conversions!!! Maybe when I get tired of Calistarius from SH, I'll do one of my own and use yours as a template. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2404133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarakin Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hey Jarakin, kitbash rules!My libby uses some of the bits you're going for:- Check out my wip log in my sig if you want to see the rest of him. He looks a slightly different now and have started painting, got the base coat down (blue is much easier than red lol) http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh190/MidnightRunner81/SDC10209.jpg Wow, yeah, that's really similar to the image I had in my head for the model too - great job!!!! Maybe I saw your kitbash before and had the image stuck subconciously in my mind? :) I think I'd maybe take a page from the storm eagle libby's grimoire and make the same awesome hand gesture. The pose I have in my mind is like this, but with the storm eagle hand gesture and obviously the awesome force halberd... This guy looks awesome, lol: http://www.ambrakarate.com/images/boStaff.jpg Edit: Took a look at your WIP blog btw mate - OMG @ your Chappy Vermento... he's insanely awesome - great job!!! I'd totally run screaming if I met him, haha. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2404806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboarder Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Probably not what you're looking for but here's mine. http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss2/daboarder/004-4.jpg http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss2/daboarder/003-2.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2404825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarakin Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Probably not what you're looking for but here's mine. http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss2/daboarder/004-4.jpg http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss2/daboarder/003-2.jpg That's awesome! Totally beyond my skill level (and bits acquisition level at that!!!), but still thanks for sharing it, love it! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2404828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboarder Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 In that case the one thing I recomend you take away from it is the idea that using small bits together can make something otherwise plain into something that draws attention. I'm specifically referign to the Psychic hood, as they are such a huge focal point a little more attention should be paid to their conversion than usual. For example mine is simply a shoulder pad carved and then the skull form a bike banner and some DA bits added to the top. I recomend practising you're carving before doing you're final attempt too. An idea I had but didn't implement was to use one of the studded shoulder pad's. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2404849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarakin Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 In that case the one thing I recomend you take away from it is the idea that using small bits together can make something otherwise plain into something that draws attention. I'm specifically referign to the Psychic hood, as they are such a huge focal point a little more attention should be paid to their conversion than usual. For example mine is simply a shoulder pad carved and then the skull form a bike banner and some DA bits added to the top. I recomend practising you're carving before doing you're final attempt too. An idea I had but didn't implement was to use one of the studded shoulder pad's. Thanks for the advice! Yeah I plan on trying a few different things for the hood - specifically I'm thinking of using some guitar wire (which I have plenty of, being a guitarist!) and using it as a trim for the front facing parts of the hood, then perhaps use it as piping into the crusader facemask - quite an intricate task I think, but should hopefully look the business! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201672-libby-models-looking-for-inspiration/#findComment-2404868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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