Grotsmasha Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm not sure which of those I prefer.......personally, I'm going to greenstuff mine smooth and then go for a Battlestar Cylon look. Cheers, Jonp Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4047225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 2 is pretty solid, 4 isn't bad. I don't like 3 much. That skull helm (option 6?) is really cool, though! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4047414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nehekhare Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 I wish they had made the bowl from transparent plastic: http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3d/Draw-a-Brain-Step-20.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Brain-Step-20.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4047417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 None of these options feels ideal to me. They seem a little weedy and out of style for the rest of the robot body. You're adding a small, inner-workings style bit to a body that's rounded and smooth armor plating. You might consider altering the original heads with additional bitz instead of replacing it entirely. Add targeters and auspex arrays to the face of the original heads, instead of trying to replace those heads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4047505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedMoon Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 guess im the only one that likes the domes lol. did you have problems putting the legs together? maybe i just read the instructions wrong lol i always build the first ones by the book then get comfortable with the kit and start cutting away lol just feel like it went together harder then it should lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4047761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nehekhare Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 No, although I was skeptical at first about the angle of the feet, everything went better than expected. btw I chose option 2 with a combined arms approach: http://i.imgur.com/qvlGmwRl.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4048269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hmm that's not a bad idea. Though from a WYSIWYG standpoint you'll have to be VERY clear with your opponent what your Kastelans are armed with! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4048517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 2 , 4 then 3 ... in that order. loving how they have turned out . really want to see paint on em though...just to be 100% certain Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4048628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nehekhare Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 from a WYSIWYG standpoint Actually, the main argument for the arm conversion was that I can use the 40k AdMech Kastelans as 30k Mechanicum Castellax, which always come with 2 integrated bolters/flamers. http://i.imgur.com/iGYc4s7l.jpg In a Cult Mechanicus elimination maniple, I'll propably use the fists. With the correct protocols, these make for 6 S10 attacks on the charge, while only carapace weapon fire rate is doubled anyway and twin-linked isn't that great of a bonus anymore when they already hit on a 3+. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4048790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 They look great :D I also quite liked the defiler part (head 3) as it reminded me of Bumblebee! I almost bought a set of these on Saturday at the opening day and kinda sad I didn't now lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4048809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graymane Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Personally, i like 3 :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4048842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malovence Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 What's the skull head from option 6 from? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4058047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nehekhare Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 What's the skull head from option 6 from? Defiler. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4058090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durus Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I wish they had made the bowl from transparent plastic: http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3d/Draw-a-Brain-Step-20.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Brain-Step-20.jpg Bombshell Miniatures sell transparent fishbowl helmets and brains. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4059211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 No worries on the conversion; I think it's a great idea and I may honestly steal this for my Kastelans! The fact that you've planned ahead to be able to use these guys in 30k is pretty smart, too. Honestly, other than the heads I think GW's Kastelans are probably better models than the FW ones (yes I'm serious). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4059280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamy248 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 · Hidden by Bryan Blaire, January 23, 2017 - Threadomancy Hidden by Bryan Blaire, January 23, 2017 - Threadomancy Definitely number two! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307685-kastellan-head-swap/page/2/#findComment-4631639
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