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

[Augustus b'Raass]

New helmet looks way cooler indeed, and I'd love to see it with cabling etc. But.... the 'terminator' feel is lost a little on the new one, which I think is caused because the helmet is slightly bigger and thus ends up slightly higher, making him lose that characteristic hunched pose of terminators. Nevertheless, I still like the last option as a model the best, so I say go for that one!!!

[The_son_of_Dorn]

Khorne assault marines <3 Lust!!!

[Lord Kallozar]

A quick question about your nurgle terminator lord. Which shoulder pads did you use for him?

[KrautScientist]

Hiya ladies and gents! I am not dead, I just had a very busy week or two ;) Anyway, back to the more entertaining things in life, right?

 

First up, regarding that converted Nurgle AOBR Termie: Thank you all for your well-considered feedback on the matter! The longer I keep thinking about it, the more it feels like the head doesn't even have to be an either/or choice in the first place: Maybe I should just paint both helmets and leave them exchangeable, so I get the best of both worlds?

 

In other news: Oh my god, it's finally happening: Here's my first...

 

 

Call of Chaos Update

 

I do of course realise that I really need to get my act together re: my Call of Chaos vow. Unfortunately, the last few weeks have been very busy, and I am also a lazy bastard, of course. But I am happy to announce that I have made some serious headway regarding my vow:

 

First up, I have spent some work on my Forgefiend:

 

 

After spending quite a bit of time on the body and hind legs, however, I hit a bit of a motivational slump. So while I will eventually (have to) return to my very own Dinobot, I have decided to paint something a bit less demanding in the meantime: My Khârn conversion:

 

So far, I've only applied the base colours: No washes or highlights whatsoever so far. And while I'll admit the model isn't anything to write home about (yet), the fact that this guy is my entry in the current competition over at Throneofskulls.com means that I'll have to get him up to snuff until the weeekend -- so you can expect him to take shape rather quickly now.

 

 

And, in any case, I have finally started painting -- that has to count for something! ;)

 

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

[recon0321]

How did you paint the flesh on his arm?

[KrautScientist]

So far, it has only been painted with Rakarth Flesh. But the arm is nowhere near finished -- there'll be a wash next, and after that, the higlights and maybe a more selective application of washes in the recesses etc.

 

Since this model isn't so much a part of my World Eaters but rather a small project of its own, I'll probably forego the usual, greyish skin I use on my World Eaters in favour of a more realistic skin colour.

[recon0321]

I like it!

[Augustus b'Raass]

[...] ... Dinobot ... [...]

This ^^ literally made me laugh out loud!  

 

Kharna looks very promising. Looking forward to both!!

[KrautScientist]

Cheers, guys! ;)

 

@ Augustus b'Raass: Huh, I thought that's what everyone is calling them ;)

 

Anyway, smalll update on the Betrayer:

 

 

 

The red and bronze areas are mostly complete at this point, although the model's still missing a ton of cleanup, small details etc.

 

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

[recon0321]

Any plan to buy the FW Khârn?

[KrautScientist]

Any plan to buy the FW Khârn?

 

...you mean after having built and painted my own version? Erm...no. :)

 

Seriously, though: I'm not a big fan of the FW Khârn model: The pose is just wrong in all kinds of ways to me. There are some nice enough 40k conversions of the model floating around, but I am also reasonably happy with how my own model is coming along. Just saying...

[Augustus b'Raass]

 

Seriously, though: I'm not a big fan of the FW Khârn model: The pose is just wrong in all kinds of ways to me. 

I know right!? I feel teh same way. For starters, his bare and armoured arms are both on the wrong side, and the way he holds is just... off. Yours by contrast.... :tu:

[ElDuderino]

Oh i just noticed Kharns torso, that's good bits usage. I've been trying to use that myself but never got it to look any good. Looking forwards to seeing him finnished!

[Flint13]

Very nice work, K-sci. He *definitely* looks the part.

 

I like his tassels :D

[Barabbas Sogalon]

What's a tassel?

 

Khârn is looking great.

[Augustus b'Raass]

What's a tassel?

This. 

Edited November 27, 2014 by Augustus b'Raass

[Dantay VI]

Before I click the link, is what you have there work friendly??

 

Must... not....click!!

 

Thank goodness its not a big red button ;)

[Augustus b'Raass]

Totally safe for work! Trust me.... 

[Dantay VI]

Phew, I had visions of Dita Von Teese doing tassles burlesque style jumping out of the screen at me!!

 

Then being manhandled out of work for looking at something NSFW

Edited November 27, 2014 by dantay_xv

[Augustus b'Raass]

Let's get back on topic - BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!

[gaurdian31]

Maybe its the angle but the bare arm looks bent back oddly. Could also just be me. The painting looks great for sure.

[KrautScientist]

Aw, guys, I am so proud of you: There I was, just stepping out for a moment, and I come back to a discussion of Dita von Teese's t...tassels. You've gotta love this place! :)

 

@ Augustus b'Raass: That was very cleverly done, mate! ;)

 

@ guardian31: Well, I won't lie to you: From the perspective of anatomy, the bare arm may indeed be ever so slightly hokey. It was really hard, however, to find an arm that both fit the scale of the model and didnt look too out of place when used next to an armoured arm, so I'll have to ask you to slightly suspend your disbelief, I fear. ;)

[the emperor is scottish]

As always kraut love your stuff. Always nice to see you dip your toe into another project ie your nurgle warband but your world eaters are as ever a great source of inspiration. I will hopefully put the tips you gave me on rust effects to good use soon.

[KrautScientist]

@ the emperor is scottish: Cheers for the kind words, mate!

 

So, boys and girls: Here's the chunky update for today:

 

 

Call of Chaos Update

 

Would you believe it, I finally finished painting my Khârn the Betrayer conversion. So without further ado, let's take a look at some pictures:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667103-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.jpg

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667104-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.jpg

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667105-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.JPG

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667106-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.JPG

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667107-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.jpg

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667108-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.jpg

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667109-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.JPG

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667110-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.jpg

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667111-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.jpg

 

And here's a comparison pic with the original Khârn model (still an absolute classic, make no mistake!):

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667112-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.JPG

 

All in all, I am really rather happy with the finished model, if I do say so myself!

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667113-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.jpg

 

And with that, the first box for my Call of Chaos vow has been ticked. Yay! ;)

 

As always, let me know what you think!

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2014/11/30/667114-Betrayer%2C%20Chaos%2C%20Chaos%20Space%20Marines%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Kharn%2C%20Kharn%20The%20Betrayer.jpg

[daemonclaw]

great looking Khârn and "mini me  "