Khorne's Eternal Hunt - KrautScientist's chaotic WIP thread 2024: Baby steps...

[KrautScientist]

So, here's a small update for you: While the support for the helmeted head on the Chosen model was overwhelming, I did some experiments with several different heads and ended up with a version I like even more, both because it underlines the blunt, faceless look even better, and because it does a better job of interacting with the gorget I added to the model's torso. Take a look:

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/9/18/648163-Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Chosen%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Khorne%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Warhammer%2040%2C000.jpg

The picture's a bit fuzzy (because I couldn't use my regular camera for this), but I hope you'll be able to see what I mean. Plus there's also the fact that this is hands down one of my favourite chaos heads.

Anyway, let me know what you think!  :)

[Dantay VI]

Ah, I liked the non-helmeted head, it reminded me of the sigmarite warrior priest from Mark of Chaos. Still a great helm choice nonetheless.

http://www.cgsociety.org/stories/2006_07/warcraft/banner01.jpg

 

http://www.aaronhempler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/WarHammer-MarkOfChaos.png

[Grizzly_bear]

Brilliant poses and models

[Augustus b'Raass]

I love it like this! And I totes agree about the helmet - I love it too :-)

[KrautScientist]

Cheers, guys!

 

I do love unhelmeted heads, make no mistake, but both your reactions as well as my own feelings towards the model are proof that I've finally managed to find the right head ;)

[KrautScientist]

So, another small update: What do you know, I finally managed to get something painted again! Granted, it's just the Dreadnought rocket launcher I converted a while ago, but that has to count for something, right? This is basically the last distance weapon missing from my collection of Dreadnought/Helbrute weapons, so finally getting it out of the way felt good ;)

 

 

Still forced to use my phone, so the pictures aren't quite up to snuff, but here you go:

 

 

 

 

The weapon itself is a fairly simple kitbash based on a loyalist rocket launcher that PDH kindly donated to my cause.

 

Of course, Marax the Fallen can now be outfitted as a completely shooty Dread/Helbrute as well (even if it goes a bit against his character):

 

 

As always, let me know what you think! :)

[Flint13]

Pretty darn good for phone pics ^_^

 

Looks great buddy!

[KrautScientist]

Thanks, Flint! :)

[Token]

Nice stuff. How did you do that chestbone on the armor? Or does it come standard?

[KrautScientist]

Cheers, Token!

 

That ribcage on the model's chest is indeed a part of the original miniature, as you suspected. I just swapped in a new head (and gorget piece) and a new set of arms.

[Flint13]

If I had to think up a teeny criticism, the horns around Marax's head look just a bit off in bronze. I think they'd look better matching his little skull trophies, but that's a pretty tiny gripe on an otherwise awesome model.

[KrautScientist]

So, I have a small update regarding my Traitor Guard today: I am currently painting one of my favourite conversions, an officer for my elite traitors/counts as scions. This is the conversion:

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/4/17/604167-Chaos%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Renegade%20Militia%2C%20Renegades%2C%20Traitor%20Guard.JPG

And this is what the model looks like right now:

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/10/1/651536-Chaos%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Renegade%20Militia%2C%20Renegades%2C%20Traitor%20Guard.jpeg

As you can see, I changed the sword (because the wickedly curved, cleaver like blade seemed even more apppropriate). The model is also still missing quite a bit of detail work - I would say it's about two thirds finished at this point - and the photo didn't turn out all that well, but I think you get an idea. The model was an attempt at building something resembling PDH's absolutely stunning Traitor Guard models, and I am really happy with it so far.

In other news, I managed to buy a pretty big lot of OOP and rare stuff at my FLGS last week, among it a collection of really cool old 40k publications:

http://eternalhunt.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/lucky-purchase-11.jpeg

From left to right: The 40k 3rd and 4th edition big rulebooks (believe it or not, I have never owned those until now), one of the hallowed Chapter Approved compendiums (containing wonderful but somewhat outdated Index Astartes articles on the creation of Space Marines, Dreadnoughts, Librarians and on various chapters and legions: Dark Angels, Emperor’s Children, Iron Warriors, White Scars & Flesh Tearers) and Codex: Witch Hunters (obviously a must for any fan of the Inquisition). All of these are in excellent condition, too!

You can read more about my crazy haul over on my blog. In any case, let me know what you think! 

Edited October 1, 2014 by KrautScientist

[Brother Dallo]

First off, these are some very pretty models.

 

For Mr Faceless Killer, the helmeted chosen, I'm not feeling the horns. I think that he looks miles better in the previous picture without them.

 

Keep up the good work

 

Dallo

[KrautScientist]

Cheers, Brother Dallo!

 

I'm sorry, but I am really happy with the horned helmet: The previous version just seemed incomplete to me, and that problem has now been solved. Purely a matter of personal preference, of course.

[Brother Dallo]

Indeed. No need to apologise. As always, they are your little plastic men, so do with them as you see fit. I'm glad you found parts and a pose that you are happy with. Nice haul btw.

 

Dallo

[Excessus]

That officer is an excellent conversion! :)

[KrautScientist]

Cheers, guys! :)

 

So here's an update on the Traitor Officer:

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/10/2/651689-Chaos%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Renegade%20Militia%2C%20Renegades%2C%20Traitor%20Guard.jpeg

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/10/2/651690-Chaos%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Renegade%20Militia%2C%20Renegades%2C%20Traitor%20Guard.jpeg

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/10/2/651692-Chaos%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Renegade%20Militia%2C%20Renegades%2C%20Traitor%20Guard.jpeg

The colours came out a little more chalky than they are in real life, but the pictures should still give you a pretty good idea. It's actually been a while since I've been completely happy with a paintjob, but I really like this guy right now!
 

[Montuhotep]

As excellent as ever, a headswap really adds another dimension to what could be very static model - I especially like the helmet you've got dangling from his belt. Nice touch.

[KrautScientist]

Cheers, mate!

 

That helmet was actually a last minute addition! Once I had seen it on one of PDH's models, I knew I needed something like that too. Glued it on right before undercoating

 

EDIT: Ah, let me just bring the pictures over here to make navigation less cumbersome ;)

 

So here's an update on the Traitor Officer:

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/10/2/651689-Chaos%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Renegade%20Militia%2C%20Renegades%2C%20Traitor%20Guard.jpeg

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/10/2/651690-Chaos%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Renegade%20Militia%2C%20Renegades%2C%20Traitor%20Guard.jpeg

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/10/2/651692-Chaos%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Renegade%20Militia%2C%20Renegades%2C%20Traitor%20Guard.jpeg

The colours came out a little more chalky than they are in real life, but the pictures should still give you a pretty good idea. It's actually been a while since I've been completely happy with a paintjob, but I really like this guy right now!

 

Edited October 2, 2014 by KrautScientist

[JeffTibbetts]

I'm a bit jealous of your old-school books. Particularly Index Astartes. I never owned that one, and I really wish I had. :D 

[Brother Ambroz]

Hey Kraut, latest guy is great! Question, when you're converting your traitor guard where do you get most of your arm bits? Can't stand when multiple models look the same but the cadian troop box doesn't have much arm variety....

[oldschoolsavant]

Cadian troop box, Cadian HQ box, AM Scion box, WFB Marauders and SM Scouts I'd imagine. Have I missed owt ?

 

Oh, FW militia if you're lucky enough. Forgot about those.

[recon0321]

Where did you get his body from?

[Soldier of Dorn]

@recon0321: It's probably from one of these.

 

Awesome books, don't own any of them, but there's always a bunch of copies at the used bookstore I tend to patronize.

[KrautScientist]

Cheers, guys!

 

The books were very much purchased due to my nostalgia as well as my interest in 40k related background material. And while the rules may no longer be applicable, each of the books contains enough fluff and artwork to still be worth it!

 

@ Tanith Ghost: OSS outlined quite a few options -- I would add Beastman arms to the pile (at least some of them). Mixing and matching with DV cultists is also an interesting option. And maybe the most important part: Don't feel shackled to using the arms as they are: Cut off hands, replace weapons, repose arms,... The normal Marauder arms work especially well for this and are very versatile!

 

@ recon0321: The body originally came from a FW Vraksian Enforder: I had cut off the head for a different conversion and wanted to use the torso for something cool -- mission accomplished? ;)