Deatwatch Commander Tycho

[Venemox]

Special issue ammunition in a unique weapon. Unique hand to hand weapon. Awesome armor. Has a knack for slaying greenskins... Captain Tycho was obviously seconded to the Deathwatch early in his career.

As such, I present my beginnings of Watch Commander Tycho.

http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab191/Venemox2/Obsidian%20Legion/Characters/20140707_153212_zpsaac61710.jpg

This is the first time I've cut away metal shoulder pads for a mod before. I started with a keyhole saw, decided I didn't like that, went on to nips, decided I didn't like that either. So i broke out the safety glasses and earplugs (safety, safety, safety) and went to town with a Dremel with the flexible tool attachment and some special grinding tips. Not perfect, but a great learning project.

[Brother-Chaplain Kage]

I have a big ol' rasp I bought out of a clearance bin for $2 some years ago that I use to help me with metal conversions. I've ground more than a few shoulder pads down to size with it.

 

Nice job on the conversion, though. As old as that figure is, it still holds up relatively well today.

[marine7312000]

I love this idea.

[Tabgoi]

Full dremel kit is a must for metal minis, too bad they don't make them like that any more.  I am liking this idea a lot though.  Makes a ton of sense.

[Venemox]

This is a recovery model from a lot on eBay.  I don't have the original backpack, and he was just soaked in gobs of black paint.  I'm doing a Deathwatch army, so I thought he fit in well.