Dosadi Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 With the coming of the new codex and the Horus Heresy Iron Hands on the horizon, I decided it was time to tackle a project I've wanted to do for a long time. Having spent the past few weeks ordering kits and bits from various sources I finally sat down last weekend and started assembling. This blog will probably be slow going for a while, but I wanted to share the first big project. Fittingly enough it's the Clan Commander who I've decided will use the Chapter Master profile because, as you will see, his stature demands it. I also plan on doing some Honour Guard (Chapter Champ is already built) and generally want the biggest badass I can muster. I give you The Lord Mastodon; Iron Commander of Clan Vurgaan! http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/mastodon1.jpg The initial thought that popped into my head was a scaled down Lord of Skulls. A centauric monstrosity, more machine than astartes at this point. The tracks are made from a Forgeworld Rapier. No real modifications were done other than leaving off the laser destroyer. The lower torso is the straight legs from the Centurion kit chopped up and re-positioned to fit between the tracks. Pistons and exo-skeleton bits were used to build out the lower body. The front armour plate is actually the butt plate from the centurion kit. The upper torso is mostly pure Centurion. I carved off the icons on the arms and he will be armed with a Thunder Hammer and Shield Eternal. A rhino hatch will form the basis for the shield. I'm waiting on some Brass Etch and some tiny watch parts I ordered off ebay to assist with the detailing. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/mastodon3.jpg The back was built up with various bits and finished off with a set of fuel tanks from a flamestorm cannon. Still not sure how to finish the back or if it is finished already. We shall see. That's it for now...Well, one more.Here is a sneak peak of the thunder hammer and left hand holding it. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/mastodon5.jpg Let me know what you think! Dosadi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 This reminds me of that one boss from SMASH TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I like the idea just one question? What does he do when he reaches a flight if stairs :D Has he got 4WD with that thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietOfLiquor Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Guntank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassionFruit Power Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 don't know, destroy the stairs? wait no take the elevator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Smash the building down with his hammer. We don't need no steeeenking stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Command squad lift!! It's like a cripple marine captain version if joe from family guy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifter72 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I like the look of him so far, looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Perhaps he isnt permanantly joined with the tracks, but can replace the with cybernetic legs if the situation of the battle requiers it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targetlock Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 very nice, different and original :) i approve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosadi Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 The Hammer is Forged. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/mastodon5.jpg So getting the hand of the centurion to hold a hammer required quite a bit of work. The "mitten" had to go; replaced by three digits cut from a power fist. The thumb and index finger of the centurion were retained and I'm very pleased with the final result and position of the hammer within the hand. The hammer's shaft is cut from a techmarine and extended with a part from the Wolf Guard kit. The top of the hammer is a land speeder searchlight with another bit from the techmarine on the end for the "wrench" thing. There will be something on the front of the hammer-head. I'm just not sure what yet. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/mastodon4.jpg After playing around a bit I decided that I would need to revise the pose a bit. Instead of his left hand thrust out in front as if leading the charge, I rotated the torso so it looks like he's on the back end of a swing with the hammer. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/mastodon6.jpg Here is a shot from behind to give you a sense of how this is coming together. Still a lot more detailing to come. I have to cable up the hammer and work on the shield. Hopefully the postman brings me some gubbins this week so I can really get to work on the details. Next up is the head. I have one in mind, I just have to find it. Thanks for all the feedback so far. As for how he climbs stairs; he doesn't. He has an entire company of able marines to take care of that sort of thing. And I imagine he has a set of legs somewhere that he can slap on if need be...I just might model those at some point. Dosadi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 This is certainly one of the most interesting character conversions I've seen on the b&c, that's for sure. I'm interested to see how he will turn out in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.selfdestruct Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Brilliant. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosadi Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 The Lord Mastodon has a head! http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/DSC00725.jpg Another night, another few steps closer to actually putting paint on this guy. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/DSC00724.jpg I added some cables to both the hammer and shield, which is now affixed in place and nut just blue tac'd. The cables will disapear under the shoulder pads. I plan on adding a few more to both the shield and hammer. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/DSC00723.jpg The head is from a Grey Knight apothecary. Other than green stuffing in the little cross emboss it's pretty much stock. I will add some cables going into the back of the head at some point when it's closer to completion. I used the stock assault launchers for one side of the chest cavities and built a sensor system for the other side that will represent an auspex, or the targeting array for his orbital strike. I'm working on a TL bolter on the end of a servo arm for his back, but I'm not sure I like the result yet. I'll post some pics of that in the next update. Hopefully I'll have the assembly finished this week and can start painting him next weekend. Dosadi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaw3029 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Fantastic. Reminds me of the boss in smash TV. Looks very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosadi Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 So my brass etch arrived as did the 10 grams of watch parts I picked up on the ebays. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/DSC00735.jpg There's some good bits in there. And a lot of stuff that I will be adding to my basing chum. The nickel is for scale (for you Americans, a Canadian nickel is the same size as your's). So here are some shots of where we are at right now. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/DSC00726.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/DSC00727.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/DSC00728.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/DSC00729.jpg Finally, here is what I'm currently trying to figure out. Since he's mounted on a bike he's got a set of TL bolters. So where do I put them? I'm planning on having several mechadendrites and repair arms sprouting out of his back, so I thought, why not the bolters? I'm not sure how I feel about it, so feedback is appreciated. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/DSC00731.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/Iron%20Hands/DSC00733.jpg Dosadi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannus Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 He is looking really, really good. Keep it up - we want to see this thing painted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 You could run him as if he had a bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argun Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 For some reason, this guy is screaming: "Master of the Forge" to me for some reason, instead of chapter master. Probably would seem that way more if he had mechadendrites and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheesh Mode Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Maybe put the Storm bolter on his shoulder with a canister leading into his back for the ammunition. I'm not sold on the mechadendrite holding the stormbolter, it looks a little to small for him. I'm not entirely sold on the hammer, it doesn't seem a fit match for such a large model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Awesome conversion Dosadi! A unit of these would be great stand ins for Centurions, they look so much better than the standard GW minis. I like the Storm Bolter the way it is and it will look even better when it is balanced with a servo-arm on the other side. Can't wait to this mini finished :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderPirate Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Didn't really like this idea to begin with, but its turning out awesome The shoulder mounted storm bolter looks great. http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130404034122/puppet/images/0/09/Johnny5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Claw Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 This is genius. All you need now is Craig Charles to announce him alongside his fellow battle-brother: http://robotwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sir_Killalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Ha ha ha ha ha ha, OmG this thing needs to get a White Dwarf feature article STAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 You could run him as if he had a bike... Bike with that relic shield that gives eternal warrior no doubt- this dude just looks unkillable! Maybe put the Storm bolter on his shoulder with a canister leading into his back for the ammunition. I'm not sold on the mechadendrite holding the stormbolter, it looks a little to small for him. I agree whole heartedly, this guy practically needs a horus heresy heavy bolter popping out/grafted to the shoulder instead of that dinky storm bolter mechadendrite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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