Dantay VI Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 The mixed marks are cool, and I would go with the tattered cloth, but get rid of the crossed scythes. I think it adds some realism, especially if you are going for a late Badab-war look, where Huron is very much embattled. Also the mixed armour marks could be down to having fought multiple engagements and being pinned further back into his own territory, he is relying on Armenneus Valthex's skills to keep his armour running at optimal levels. I quite like the lopsidednesss of the indomitus and cataphractii, as it heralds what is to come for the Tyrant of Badab, but maybe feel that a tartaros pad would be less.... of a harsh change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 The scythes and the Eye of Horus will be removed in time. I'm not sure where in the timeline I want to put this guys yet so I'm trying out a sculpt over the tattered tabard to see how it looks, and if I don't care for it, I can just peel the GS off and keep the tattered one for the embattled appearance you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBA Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 This one is going to be a standout. Great composition, great choice of parts. And we haven't even seen your solid GS work on him yet. I'm not sold on the mismatched pads, but that indomitus pad sure brings him nicely into his era so there's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) Thanks KBA, that kind of praise means a lot from a fierce fellow converter. So, on with the update! I stopped at Wally World on the way home from work tonight and nabbed me a corded Dremel so I could grind out some more headroom for that big ass Cent helmet and now the head is positioned how I first imagined it. http://i.imgur.com/DTbLok9.png Did you hear that click? That was the pose falling into place for me, lol. Tried out a GK shoulder pad with a smaller trim and I may go with the other DW pad but cut the trim back a little bit. I'm not liking the filled in tabard and will go with the tattered version; I've done nothing but loyalists for my 30k projects, so I think I will do these as bad boy Astral Claws in the thick of the Badab War. Next up is finishing up the flamer arm and figuring out what to do with the chest and kicking around ideas for other notable ACs, like Corien Sumatris. Edited May 13, 2017 by Brother Chaplain Kage hushrong, BrotherJim, Lexington and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Yellow Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 That Huron conversion is coming along nicely. Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brother tycho Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Awesomeness Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Ikka Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I really like the DW shoulderpad- it makes him look more massive overall. For the chest, were you thinking of making it a focal point via decoration, or more simplistic with just a simple armor plate? Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Aside from making it less obvious that it's Abbadon's chest and playing up the Cataphractii aspec, I dunno. Sculpting symmetrical bling is not easy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Ikka Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Hmm. You're having him helmed, so turning the chest into a large hanging respirator is out. If you're placing your AC in the middle of the war having a bolted-on armor piece reinforcing the chestplate could be decent. You could even add to that aspect of salvaged/reinforced armor by having the right leg/thigh thickened with some additional plates. Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Yeah. Mmhmmm. Yep. I need to copy what you have done for a terminator! I can hear that click from a mile away because your Tyrant rocks. That centurion head is still doing wonders for him. Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Ikka - I like the idea of field repairs. Hushron - Did I start a thing with the mismatched shoulders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 How strange I've been thinking about those who fought in the Badab was recently, and Astral Claws is on my potential list (with minotaurs and raptors). The Huron conversion looks amazing so far, can't wait to see it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Seems like there's a lot of people are getting interested in Badab chapters lately; might be a good time for a group build thread. Dosjetka, Fire Golem, darknation and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Seems like there's a lot of people are getting interested in Badab chapters lately; might be a good time for a group build thread. Indeed. Back to Back to Badab. Think I'm gonna trademark that xD. Great work on Huron thus far. I must admit, I think I'm in the minority that doesn't care particularly for the Centurion head, but it still looks good. Posing is a treat at the mo'. Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Yellow Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Seems like there's a lot of people are getting interested in Badab chapters lately; might be a good time for a group build thread. Indeed. Back to Back to Badab. Think I'm gonna trademark that xD. Great work on Huron thus far. I must admit, I think I'm in the minority that doesn't care particularly for the Centurion head, but it still looks good. Posing is a treat at the mo'. I think a group did that last year on the forum. Funnily enough over the last couple of weeks I started working on a Boarding Assault Company for my Lamenters that will have a nice tip of the hat to the Badab war......there must be something in the air. Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 That Centurion head looks amazing on that Terminator mate, nicely done! Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine7312000 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) I really like how that head looks. Well done sir. Edited May 14, 2017 by marine7312000 Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Thanks guys, I'm glad most people seem to like the cent head. Got some work done on the chest and a knee today. http://i.imgur.com/v46a7aU.png It's not too easy to tell in the pic, but the new armor plate on the chest comes to a point in the middle and is slightly angled. Thoughts? WarriorFish, Hathis, Raztalin and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Ikka Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I like it. Some dings and scratches later, you've got a battle-hardened Tyrant. Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 That conversion is looking great so far. I'm not sure about the new chest piece, but perhaps with a sharper vertical edge it looks better. Early stages etc. The flamer looks good - although small nitpick the nozzle is slightly off-centre compared to the housing. However, my favourite part has got to be the claw. Filing down those digits... it's just so inspired. I have the same bit, and I'm going to try that too. :tu: Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Augs - I wanted to do the chest like Mk IV but then realized that Chapter Master Culln of the Red Scorpions already had one like that, so I went with the walking tank idea and used the old IS line of Russian tanks as inspiration with their angled front armor. I may have to add another layer to make it more apparent though. Edited May 17, 2017 by Brother Chaplain Kage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionofjudah Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I think a few boding studs or a heavier line down the sternum would pop the GS'd chest. Looking great man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Wasnt sure about the chest at first but more I look at it the more it fits. I agree with Lionofjudah, some studs would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Alessia Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Wow! Awesome work! I really like the "tank" chest piece!. I think another layer just to make it really stand out would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I like the angled chestpiece, it reminds me of something I'd see a Sons of Horus Terminator wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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