We are Legion Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hey everyone, I'm currently in the process of building a deathwatch themed army based on the Grey Knight Codex; and I've run into a little bit of a dilemma. I have a Dreadknight model, yet I know deathwatch don't use them, I'm thinking that I will convert it into something else, but I'm not sure what. So far I'm considering: A xenos construction that has been approved for use by the inquisition. A Knight titan (not sure if the dreadknight model is big enough) A Mechanicus construct that has been appropriated by the inquisition. I'm also open to other people's ideas on what to do with this darn model. Any thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel of justice Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 if you go the ordos xenos route you could use a wraith lord Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 if you go the ordos xenos route you could use a wraith lord or a Talos... Better yet a Necron Stalker Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Something Wycked Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 A xenos construction that has been approved for use by the inquisition. There's hints of fluff in the GK codex that the GK directly receive support from the Eldar. As the Dreadknight looks nothing like normal Imperium technology (with the exception of the power plant on the back, maybe), I think its safe to assume that it was created with a heavy dose of Eldar help. Basically, I'm arguing for using it as it is in the box, because that's what the fluff points to. Myself, I want to put a Dreadnought sarcophagus on the front, or a Valkyrie cockpit. I don't like the "baby carrier" look it has. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Really? I think the Dreadknight is distinctly Tau related, with the 3 toes and pilot placement. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin .44 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Really? I think the Dreadknight is distinctly Tau related, with the 3 toes and pilot placement. No! It's from the Squats!!! (Goes to ground to avoid hatred and psycannon fire). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Hawk Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemanloser Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Really? I think the Dreadknight is distinctly Tau related, with the 3 toes It's got the same feet and toes as regular Dreads, hasn't it? You could always stick a dread sarcophagus on it, and claim it as some kind of Contemptor varient or the like. Like an uber Dread. But then it should probably have an Armour Rating, and not a save. :/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 It's the orientation of them. The dreadnought is 4 equal toes spread equally across the circle (and they're all flat), while the dreadknight puts 3 up close at the front and one in the rear, and they're all raised up like on Tau suits. That's the very first thing I thought of when I saw the footies...it's hard to believe few/no other people thought that too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric the Silvercoat Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 It's the orientation of them. The dreadnought is 4 equal toes spread equally across the circle (and they're all flat), while the dreadknight puts 3 up close at the front and one in the rear, and they're all raised up like on Tau suits. That's the very first thing I thought of when I saw the footies...it's hard to believe few/no other people thought that too. Look at the forge world Dreadnought feet. They have 3 up front and one in the rear just like the Dreadknight. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemanloser Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Aye, I have a GK Forgeworld dread, and I'm sure there's a version of the GW dreads that have the same toes. Might be the Vens? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 A Mechanicus construct that has been appropriated by the inquisition. This sounds very reasonable. One idea I had for an Iron Warrior conversion would be to have a techmarine wired to the DK frame. There would be one big wire that would go into the back (and little wires from there entering into the helm) that would hold him up. Then dozens more coming from his arms and legs, all of which would be inserted to the corresponding body parts (so wires coming out of the techmarines right arms would be connected to a "control box" on a part of the DK's right arm and etc). Just an idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 It's the orientation of them. The dreadnought is 4 equal toes spread equally across the circle (and they're all flat), while the dreadknight puts 3 up close at the front and one in the rear, and they're all raised up like on Tau suits. That's the very first thing I thought of when I saw the footies...it's hard to believe few/no other people thought that too. Look at the forge world Dreadnought feet. They have 3 up front and one in the rear just like the Dreadknight. Ah, but they aren't raised up on their toes like Tau suits are ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
We are Legion Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 back on topic, I'm leaning towards the Knight titan or the mechanicus construction... especially after seeing this awesome conversion someone did for a robot maniple. http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/groups/1/3/2055/thumb_300x150/Robot_Maniciples.jpg I'll have to take a look at the old robot maniple art from the Horus Heresy CCG, I'm sure the inquisition could appropriate one or two of those things from the mechanicus. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2993843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cho Kai Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 A Mechanicus construct that has been appropriated by the inquisition. I kind of like what this company did for a 'mechanicus' alternative http://hitechminiatures.com/2/product/info/67 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247261-alternate-dreadknights/#findComment-2996903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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