Olgerth Istaarn Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 When I posted the WIP of these guys, I got soundly laughed out of town. And rightfully so, because they ARE Space Marines riding cleaned-up Bloodcrushers decorated with Imperial symbolic. But I rather fell in love with the mean mecha-bulls when I first saw them, and couldn't bring myself to convert them to wolves, dragons or anything other than what they are. There's fluff to account for why they are what they are, but who cares. They have been since painted, and assumed a rightful place on my shelf. I'm a glutton for punishment, so I'm going to post the finished product for further ridicule. The paint job is not mine, I hire a commission artist, but the assembly and conversion, such is it is, is mine. Pictures were taken before the minis were based, but basing is rather regular black sand with some ash. All three side by side: Thunder Hammerer: Chainsworder #1: Chainsworder #2 with Meltabombs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legio Draconis Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Hiltraud Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I also like it! - I think the bloodcrushers look pretty cool!! As I always say - Do what You want to Your models, You are the one who has to look at them everyday!! Good job with the converting and the [commissioned] paintjob came up a treat, very clean - I particulary like the scroll work!! Chaplain Hiltraud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee265 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 This looks like a lot of fun. As for the haters they are just jelouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Bloodhowl Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Though I admit they could of done with a bit more "un-chaos-ifying", they are still awesome :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdal Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I agree with S.Bloodhowl. Â Beuatifully painted, looks like they are coming right at you but could do with less spikes and "chaos-iness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 They do look a lot like Black Legion scheme beserkers until you start to have a closer look. Â Â Very cool all the same, i gotta agree in that the man-bear-khorne-pig mounts are awesome looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olgerth Istaarn Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 The Cliffs Notes of the fluff is that the mounts were forged in the likeness of bloodcrushers by the orders of Saralen Kurtzman, the "patroness" Inquisitor of the Storm Dragons, for a covert operation. Each mount is "driven" by a Machine Spirit salvaged from a destroyed Land Raider and "adjusted" by the Inquisitor's techno-adepts, and it communicates with its rider via a modified MIU. Â Five men from the ranks of the Chapter were chosen to pose as Black Legion berserkers to be admitted to a certain heavily fortified area, cause havoc and rescue a high-value hostage. In spite of grim survival projections, all five made it out, along with the hostage. The mounts were gifted to the Chapter afterwards, and the five riders formed a rather exclusive "fraternity". Â The Siegebreakers are called to action only under the direst circumstances, and they never stay on the field longer than absolutely necessary (much like Space Wolves' TWC). Â ...so yes, the cursory resemblance to berserkers is somewhat intentional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 If I remember rightly, the thread of the WIP has a lot of comments along the lines of "less spikes = less chaosy". Phooey ^_^ Â These look great. You could give one or two more decoration but thats an optional adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Scipio Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Very nice. Â Now I want a new Bike Leader on a thing like this for my Templars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Those are just stunning. But how do you field them? Are they assault marines with mechanized mounts instead of jet packs? A full squad of them will blow your opponent away for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olgerth Istaarn Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 I field them as Thunderwolf Cavalry. Two more are on deck and will be built and painted soon . It's an uberunit of five guys, 1 TH/SS, 1 CCW/SS+Melta bombs, 1 CCW/SS, and two independent characters with Frostblades/SS. They take up a good chunk of points, but also take forever to kill and draw tons of attention, while the rest of my army does whatever it needs to do in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LardO'Blood Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 For a second I hoped they were in the Red Bull color scheme...Alas. Very nicely painted and converted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d503 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Love them. Â Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicced Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 i guess i was one of the haters of the WIP thread of these guys :D Â and even if i still don't like the fluff idea behind your project i like the conversions, even if their still "too chaosy" in my opinion, but accounting to the covert ops idea and most important if you like it, it's perfect :D Â so thumbs up for this nice project! Â one thing to the paint job, i think some scripture on the rolls on their armor would have looked nice, f. e. on the roll on the power plant of the thunder hammer wielding rider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmbattledSoul Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 they look great! chaos bits or not, and they look like something id never want to be near in real life. Â were they like rawrr, im a berserker, but ignore this big golden aquila on my chest lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexenes Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I like these a lot. Much cooler than the Thunderpup models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 These are really cool! As far as too Chaosy? I can see it but I don't think they scream "I WAS CHAOS" to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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