Emperor's Furor Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 So I'm thinking of using the new limited praetor from the new site to convert a Dark Angels Praetor, so far I'm thinking of using the Body and the Raptor shoulder pad. I'm also planning on adding the Dark Angel Mk III legion pad. For the arms I'm planning on using arms and sword from the Legion Champion model but I'm wondering about the head though, should I keep the current one or perhaps use one of the new Dark Angels heads from FW or maybe a winged or cowled head from the 40k range, what do you think? http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99550101460_SpaceMarineLegionCenturionWebExclusive01.jpg http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99550101286_LegionChampionMasterofSignal03.jpg [update] - Finished model http://i.imgur.com/AojEfEY.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 That head is awful. Helmets won't fit inside that collar though, there's only room for a bare head. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4175762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I don't know for most of the model, but a winged helmet would be nice. However, don't use a mk7 helmet, try sticking the wings on the Dark Angel upgrade helms or on mk 2/4 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4175764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 You might be able to fit a mkII helmet in there, but it looks like a suit of mkIII armor. Here's what I did: http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac316/treacyjohn2/b372c78237a84d5b8df9c12757d8c9d4_zpsc895a720.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4175783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegriss Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 the collar is quite thick you may need to dremil out some space for most helmets bur that aside nothing sais DA like a winged Helm Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4175795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 I just opened the box for it, the collar doesn't look that thick might be able to fit a helmet in. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4175844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corswain Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 If you can fit the helmet, do it. I actually like the bare head but helmets are always better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4175847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Do you think the wings from this helmet are a bit to big? http://www.games-workshop.com/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99070101014_DarkAngelsUpgrades01.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4175892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Actually just checked and the back may be a bit to thick ordered a head so we'll see, if not I might just go with the one it comes with or perhaps the bare dark angel head. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4175970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 There isn't room for a Mk VII helm without wings, never mind with. I only just barely managed to fit the Tactical Squad rebreather head in there. If you want anything bigger than a bare head, you're going to have to carve out at least the inner layer of detail, which is a real shame to lose IMO. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4176084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corswain Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Actually just checked and the back may be a bit to thick ordered a head so we'll see, if not I might just go with the one it comes with or perhaps the bare dark angel head.Now those bare heads I don't like, from any kit, GW or FW. The DA heads are some of the worst in the range IMO but if you like them go for it.If you've got the parts, any chance of some pics with options? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4176256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Actually just checked and the back may be a bit to thick ordered a head so we'll see, if not I might just go with the one it comes with or perhaps the bare dark angel head.Now those bare heads I don't like, from any kit, GW or FW. The DA heads are some of the worst in the range IMO but if you like them go for it.If you've got the parts, any chance of some pics with options? I've just ordered one of the helmets and the bare head so they should be with me within the next week. I'm apprehensive that they'll work though, the bare head doesn't look especially good but since it seems bare heads may be the only option I might as well try. I also ordered some wings from the deathwing kit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4176442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corswain Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Dantioch managed to get a MKIII helmet in the collar so maybe some of the flatter faced helmets may work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4176479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Dantioch managed to get a MKIII helmet in the collar so maybe some of the flatter faced helmets may work. The one I ordered was this one, I did it prior to being worried about the space :/ http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzE0WDY3Mg==/z/5doAAOSwFnFV917Y/$_12.JPG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4176506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegriss Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 if a mark 3 fit that will fit Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4176546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 It's a cool idea :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4176563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corswain Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Yeah, should look pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing some pics. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4176573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus Ventanus. Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 If you check dantioch's blog, "Bitter iron, XIII evocatii" He managed to fit a mk 2 helm on the centurion model Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4176603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I managed to get the helmet from the Sicarius model into my Praetor and it doesn't look too bad. Just removed it though and plan to swap it for one of the Praetorian pattern helmets instead though. MK7ish helmet just wouldn't be proper now would it? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4177433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Here's how they look, helmet and bare head, they haven't been glued in yet of course. http://i.imgur.com/u0jOYfW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/K9gKhk7.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4178110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corswain Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The bare head looks better than I imagined. I still prefer the helmet but it would be a pretty tight fit and you might have to shave off too much and it may not work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4178138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The helmet looks good as is as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4178144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Helmet get's my vote, overall I think it looks outstanding. I've been thinking of what to do with mine since I really dislike powerfists on models and I'm slightly jealous you've put the champion sword in there tbh Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4178151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arac Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Helmet +1 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4178158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Yep. Looks really cool with that helmet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/#findComment-4178162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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