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

[Daemon2027]

I kind of want to see that helm on him, looks really good.

[Biohazard]

Been away for the weekend with the family so only seeing this now. I love the rain image of Deimos. Two thumbs WAY up for that mini tut as well buddy. I really like the additions to the Skull crusher head I added some stuff like that to my havoc champ so know it's not easy, the simple way you've added the chain loincloth thingy to that torso is inspired. I will be using that at some point I think. Great work mate.

[Commissar Molotov]

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, the right arm, head and legs came from that sweet stash of bitz Commissar Molotov recently sent me -- credit where credit is due

 

As always, let me know what you think!

 

 

Just to ask - What kit do those Marine legs come from? 

 

Master of Signal look cool.

 

 

 

Yeah, the Web Exclusive Captain 2:

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5dBskpiNMWk/U1JpgxvS7LI/AAAAAAAAE94/9vXaPt9CrH4/s1600/SAM_1630.JPG

 

 

Looking good, Kraut! 

[KrautScientist]

Thanks for the kind feedback, guys! :)

 

@ The Hydra: The problem with that particular helmet is that the faceplate seems kinda "expressionless", for lack of a better word. Which made it perfect to be worn at the model's belt ;) Plus I really wanted to use that beautiful Chapter Master head, both because its implants are a great fit for a World Eater, and because of the speaker unit which works great for a Master of Signal -- in fact, the entire conversion was basically planned around the head, legs and the antenna bit from the new AdMech Skitarii ;)

 

@ Biohazard: So glad you like the picture of Deimos, buddy! Consider it a small way of repaying all the inspiration I get to steal from your thread!

 

@ Mol: Thanks again for your generosity! One thing worthy of notice for those of you looking for those legs is that the backside of the part is flattened down (probably to accept the cape on top). Which means I had to rebuild that area -- but that offered me the chance to add all kinds of gear to his belt, turning the legs' shortcoming into an actual strength of the model ;)

[Flint13]

That little technical helm with some of the more Chaosy inclined details is my favorite part, hands down. Which is saying something, b/c he's a pretty awesome conversion all together. The websclusive captain bits are also pretty interesting. It's neat to see that traditionally chaos/renegade style of armor trim on a loyalist... well a loyalist before you got your hands on him at least!

 

Masters of Signal don't (typically) seem to inspire folks to much work beyond painting them appropriate legion colors, so I'm glad to see you didn't just phone it in (HA!) with this one :D

[Daemon2027]

Oh I agree with you the model looks ace with out the helm on, I just like the detail a lot.

[KrautScientist]

Cheers, people!

 

I seem to be on a bit of a roll today, so I'll just leave this here:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/4/12/704355-Chaos.%20Khorne%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Daemons%2C%20Flesh%20Hound%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Work%20In%20Progress.JPG

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/4/12/704356-Chaos.%20Khorne%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Daemons%2C%20Flesh%20Hound%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Work%20In%20Progress.JPG

 

...and with the characteristic neck frills:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/4/12/704357-Chaos.%20Khorne%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Daemons%2C%20Flesh%20Hound%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Work%20In%20Progress.JPG

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/4/12/704354-Chaos.%20Khorne%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Daemons%2C%20Flesh%20Hound%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Work%20In%20Progress.JPG

 

Still quite a bit of fine tuning left to do, but it's a start ;)

[HighGothic]

Now that is a good idea

[ElDuderino]

Cool! Maybe you should do a 40k version of arbaal the undefeated:)

[Kriegsmacht]

That is one ugly mother...oh wait it's a chaos hound. Never mind. :)

 

Is it suppose to be a chaos hound? I don't know much about Daemons. Except killing them of course. It's cool no matter what. :)

[Augustus b'Raass]

The Signal dude is super awesome and will add loads of fluffbunnies to your army. His helmet especially is really cool, I love the little details you put on him. 

 

Flesh hound with a thirster head? Yes. Yes. Yes.

[SalvationOfReason]

Using it as a mount, or as Lorimar's personal hunting hound? After all, whats a hunt without a bloodhound!

[Kizzdougs]

Awesome Flesh Hound Kraut!! Clever use of the dragon ogres legs. How dose he measure up next to a marine? I assume he's pretty large :)

[Battybattybats]

Best Flesh Hound Evah!

Though admittedly i like the turn of the head in the first couple pics slightly better than the straighter angle in the other two the frills are needed and look fantastic!

[KrautScientist]

Cheers for the feedback, guys! You are right, of course, in that this will become a rather huge Flesh Hound: I have always loved the Flesh Hound concept and design, and the creatures are certainly a fantastic fit for an army designed as a hunting party. I really hate the most recent models, though, since they seem so clunky and ill-proportioned.

 

Using the leftover Bloodthirster head was a spontaneous idea, when I realised it should fit the Dragon Ogre bodies rather well. In the end, it took very little shaving (and the addition of a plastic Daemon Prince neck) to create the basic construction. The angle of the head may still be subject to change, as I am currently experimenting with adding both the neck frills and collar -- both compulsory parts of the model, of course ;)

 

As for the size, this guy is roughly the same size as a juggernaut (albeit a bit less bulky), so he could be used as a mount for a Marine. I think I'll rather be using him as one of Lorimar's hunting dogs, however, as suggested by SalvationOfReason. Oh, and those front legs will probably be gripping some kind of rocky outcrop, with a mangled Astartes corpse right below the creature's head -- at least that's the plan for now ;)

[Daemon2027]

The Khorne doggy looks great. Nice use of bits. If you could angle the back legs a bit more he may look like he is pouncing although that may require a little bit of work.

[KrautScientist]

Hmm, I don't think I'll be able to do anything with the legs, mate -- not without lots of sawing and re-sculpting, at least...

 

speaking of which, here's a small daemon doggie update: Sorted out the neck frills and collar of Khorne, so the model's mostly there now:

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/4/13/704827-Chaos.%20Khorne%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Daemons%2C%20Flesh%20Hound%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Work%20In%20Progress.JPG

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/4/13/704826-Chaos.%20Khorne%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Daemons%2C%20Flesh%20Hound%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Work%20In%20Progress.JPG

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/4/13/704825-Chaos.%20Khorne%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Daemons%2C%20Flesh%20Hound%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Work%20In%20Progress.JPG

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/4/13/704824-Chaos.%20Khorne%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Daemons%2C%20Flesh%20Hound%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Work%20In%20Progress.JPG

 

In case anyone was wondering, I did actually try both leftover 'thirster heads, but while the second one was also rather bestial, it was also decidedly less canine. Plus I really wanted to use that fabulous RoC/HeroQuest style bone crown on a model -- it really makes the hound look like the king of Flesh Hounds, doesn't it?

 

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

[Scribe]

I dig it, but you need to chop a toe off each foot. ;)

 

Would those heads fit on Maulerfiends? I've got some in the mail but curious if you can check.

[Battybattybats]

I think you have a superb miniature there. This thread has a lot of quality pieces, this is one of my favourites already!

[KrautScientist]

Cheers, guys! :)

 

@ Scribe: Huh? Is there a canonical number of toes on Flesh Hounds, or are you just talking about visual preferences? As for your question, the heads from the 'Thirster kit would be...

 

• quite a bit too small for a fiend, if you ask me
• just right for a juggernaut, with a tiny bit of work
• slightly too big (but ultimately still useable) on a Daemon Prince...
• ...or possibly a mutated Helbrute

 

@ Battybattybats: That is very kind of you to say! Cheers!

[Red Skullz]

That's a great build right there! How do you plan on painting it, classic scheme?

[Daemon2027]

No worries I thought it might be a bit tricky, still a great build. I'm saving that head for something, not sure what yet...

[Scribe]

There are 2 toes per Foot (2 x 4 = 8) canonically from Realms of Chaos. Its a minor point just poking fun. :]

 

Thanks for the info on the heads, perhaps a Juggernaught conversion...

[Flint13]

I will admit I couldn't see either of the other 'thirster heads on this beast... he would end up with a smooshed looking face like those little designer dogs...

 

Glad you didn't go the Pugs 4 Khorne route :D

[AJB2K3]

Awww what a cute little puppy!