madmutt Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 My blood angels army is going on really nicely, and I need to get an HQ to lead it :P Mephiston seems to be a logical choice, but unfortunately the GW model just does not give him justice.... So, I was looking at the Astorath model http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...Id=prod1160025a - which has an amazing and epic pose. All that really needs to be done is to change the axe for a sword, and get rid of the wings and replace them for a hood/backpack (although I am slightly tempted to keep them... :) ) anyway, I was wondering whether anyone here has done the same? (so I can have some inspiration) or has any advice for me? I have done conversions before, but I'm not too keen on using too much green stuff. thanks in advance! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morticon Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 My blood angels army is going on really nicely, and I need to get an HQ to lead it :) Mephiston seems to be a logical choice, but unfortunately the GW model just does not give him justice.... So, I was looking at the Astorath model http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...Id=prod1160025a - which has an amazing and epic pose. All that really needs to be done is to change the axe for a sword, and get rid of the wings and replace them for a hood/backpack (although I am slightly tempted to keep them... :D ) anyway, I was wondering whether anyone here has done the same? (so I can have some inspiration) or has any advice for me? I have done conversions before, but I'm not too keen on using too much green stuff. thanks in advance! Matey- im almost convinced it's been done by someone on here, but I'm not sure by whom at the moment! Maybe someone else remembers who? Its a great idea!! Woudl look awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3052466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malatox Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Do you mean like this? http://www.spacewithinspace.net/images/projectlog/December17_1.jpg Btw, not my model, I just remembered seeing it and thought it'd maybe help. Malatox Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3052487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'd cut off the legs, though. If you look at the original model you'll find that Mephiston has normal power-armoured feet and probably legs too, so if you go without any robes better use other legs. Snorri Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3052500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morticon Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 So much win ><; Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3052523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Legion Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Epic! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3052766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Cartel Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Do you mean like this? http://www.spacewithinspace.net/images/projectlog/December17_1.jpg Btw, not my model, I just remembered seeing it and thought it'd maybe help. Malatox That I believe, is DV8"s Mephy. And yes, it is quite epic. -CC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3053272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV8 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 That model looks awfully familiar... :) Here are some better photographs: http://www.spacewithinspace.net/images/miniatures/armies/bloodangels/mephiston.jpg DV8 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3053713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmutt Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 looks amazing! how did you reposition/do the arms? do you have any WIP shots? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3053876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axira Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I do belive that the arms are from regular marines, and he just placed different hands on them! BUT, that is just my thought! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3054024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Weasel Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 here is the one i've been building for a while (when i get bored i add more to him) http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/Brother_Weasel/Mephiston/8ddbb38f.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3054072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorDaley Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 @DV8 By the Emperor's holy, hairy, arse... that is the BEST looking Meph conversion I have seen yet!!! You nailed the power that he radiates. I will now try my feeble hand at a Meph conversion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251735-mephiston-based-on-astorath-model-help/#findComment-3054154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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