Taranis Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Dejavu. Good old loader from aliens. The past becomes the present. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3504687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Since the Backup from the site crash did not have my first pictures, here's a slightly updated one: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3505260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spagunk Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Since my comment was also purged, I REALLY like the way these guys look. Much better than the normal version. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3506261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks brother. I am currently working on making mechatendrils for the flamers/meltas. They will look more like techmarines, which nskes more sense to me than walking vending machines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3506283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnus Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Are you planning on making some devastator-types as well Wolf? Those I'm more interested in from a gameplay perspective.  But I have to admit, if I was looking for what a marine boarding party to breach a starship or bunker defense would load out as, its these guys. Makes the Forgeworld breacher marines look like they need a lesson in overkill. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3506339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Are you planning on making some devastator-types as well Wolf? Those I'm more interested in from a gameplay perspective.  But I have to admit, if I was looking for what a marine boarding party to breach a starship or bunker defense would load out as, its these guys. Makes the Forgeworld breacher marines look like they need a lesson in overkill.  Indeed I will Calnus! As soon as I receive my bits (which are delayed) I will also build Shooty ones. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3506368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Tendrils! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3507090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 After quite of bit of awesome feedback, I decided to thicken the legs a bit. the upper torse was great, but the legs left like a silly bodybuilder who just wanted to flex his biceps. so In one stroke, I decided to beef up the legs and add 100% more wings and insignia! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3508308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnus Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Definitely going in the right direction. What if you add dreadnought legplates or wristguards to the ankle joints to continue the leg thickening all the way to the foot? Or if they're in a couple pieces, maybe re-use the lower ends of the Centurion leg armor? Definitely enjoying the extra wings and insignia on the thigh portions.  Possibly trim the side tabs off as well (I hate the 4-tab dreadnought look, just doesn't seem right for a humanoid). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3508739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 See, that's what I am trying avoid. I don't want to look too much like actual centurions because they just too thick and I don't want that. If I keep adding onto it, I feel like it will be the same. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3508849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnus Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Good point. I just look at those ball joints at the feet, and particularly the thin bit between them and the stirrups, and the engineer in me starts screaming to fix the weak point.  As it is, you've got a decent taper from the body down to the feet, and that matches anatomy roughly, but large structures are always thicker at the bottom for good reason. I'd almost suggest moving the shoulderpads you've used down to the ankles, but I'm not sure that would look right either. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3508953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Voila! I added some piping to the legs connect the heel and the ankle. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3510081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanguine Eternal Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Those turned out really nice! Â Love the Dr.Octopus flamer arms as well. Â I've been looking back and forth at your conversion, and the actual centurion squad, and yours looks WAY more mobile. Â They look like they could actually have jump capabilities built into the legs. Â Good job! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3510125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnus Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The paint job and details on the squad make them look awesome. Particularly love the reliquary on top of the sergeant's gear. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3510569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Thanks! Â I am waiting on some bits from a trade to finish my squad of Devastator centurion, which I should be receiving in about two weeks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3510920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Second unit of sternguard Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3511766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The power loader centurions look cool but the mecha tendril flamers aren't doing it for me.... They make me think of garden hoses... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3511871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 The power loader centurions look cool but the mecha tendril flamers aren't doing it for me.... They make me think of garden hoses... Â Deadly garden hoses. I have to say that I am holed up in a dung heap town with no hobby shop or music store nearby, I can't get any guitar string for the time being. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3511872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The concept is cool, if they were like hand flamers on tendrils I think it would look better. Don't get me wrong on the whole they look amazing! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3511874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 I never take offense to constructive criticism! I post my work and expect no less that honest feedback. You cannot improve upon your skills if all you get is Yesmen feedback ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3511875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Converted my first of many combi-plasmas today, pretty happy with the result. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3511913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Here's a converted blackreach tactical squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3512775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Truly an 'Aliens' inspired mech cage for your cents, great conversion job, well done. I'm also in two minds about the flamers as mentioned, looking more like tendrils than anything. I like the idea of how you've attached them, but wonder how they would look with some sort of attached pnuematic arm.  I've just done 6x combi plasma rifles myself, I ended up doing them 6 different ways as an experiment and to see which I liked best. If you find the plasma part is too high and obscures the marines' view (which I did after the first few), try the worst offenders with mounting a plasma pistol (without the hand grip) the right way up but mounted underneath in place of the foregrip, ended up being my fav too :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3513521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 I think that plasma pistol is the only way to do it, as it's much more inscale with the bolter. My sergeants end up holding the combi bolter in one hand to make sure it doesn't overshadow the rest of the model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3513612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddywarcrimes Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 The paint scheme is sweet, and I like the idea of using Sanguinary Guard pauldrons as Centurion knees. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274500-wolf_packs-blood-angels-conversions-and-kit-bashes/page/11/#findComment-3514595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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