Emperor's Furor Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Ok thanks gone with the head :) I'm waiting for the wings to come to see how big they are, if not I could cannibalise the wings off the Dark Vengeance commander as I have two or three of them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4178167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It's a good idea, but you might have issues trying to get the wings off - they're pretty well molded on. If you're unable to do it, props if you do, then I suggest just getting the extra set of wings from the old DA upgrade sprue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4178186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegriss Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 that's a cool helm but the head does look really cool the helm looks like it would be very limited movement wise like it just doesn't fit but that's just mee splitting hairs Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4178447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Yeah it does stick a little forward but I'm ok with it I think I don't want to alter the model to much as I have a habit of cutting to far. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4178472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 The helmet looks terrible. You can't fit a gorget like that under your chin without having a neck like this: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4179710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Rule of cool man, no need to come on so harsh. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4179734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Got the wings from the Terminator kit today but I think they are a bit to large. Still waiting for the helmet wings from the Veteran squad, if they don't work out I may remove the helmet and just go for the new bare head, although I would prefer it had a proper helmet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Runner Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 You could always go with the bare head and have the helmet attached to the waist, though not with the wings. If you're definitely going winged, have it placed or thrown to the ground maybe? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forward Assist Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 How about having the helmet carried by a Watcher in the Dark? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arac Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 While that is a good idea in principle. I wouldn't overuse this concept of a Equipment carrying watcher. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Rule of cool man, no need to come on so harsh. Rule of Cool depends on it actually being cool. 2' pencil necks aren't cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Except it looks fine and isn't even much higher than the bare head is. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 The actual neck ribbing below the helmets touches the resin below tbf the biggest problem is actually the back colar not the front gorget. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkangilos Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 While that is a good idea in principle. I wouldn't overuse this concept of a Equipment carrying watcher. But that's one of their things. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 While that is a good idea in principle. I wouldn't overuse this concept of a Equipment carrying watcher. But that's one of their things. In 30k too? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkangilos Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 While that is a good idea in principle. I wouldn't overuse this concept of a Equipment carrying watcher.But that's one of their things. In 30k too? Mm that's a good question. I don't know. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Rule of cool man, no need to come on so harsh. Rule of Cool depends on it actually being cool. 2' pencil necks aren't cool.Idk all the positive comments above seem to contradict that notion. YOU don't find it cool, and that's your opinion. Eye of the beholder and all that. Just chill and go make all your models anatomically correct. He doesn't have to if he doesn't want to. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'm wondering whether I should trim down the collar so the helmet sits properly, I'm hesitant to purposely cut bits off the model, but it might make it better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I think it looks good enough as is if you don't want to risk cutting into the model, but it's up to you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 While that is a good idea in principle. I wouldn't overuse this concept of a Equipment carrying watcher.But that's one of their things. In 30k too? Mm that's a good question. I don't know. Afaik only the Lion has actual contact with the Watchers at the moment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 And Zahariel too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 No one has to know it's actually a Watcher. Just oass it off as a mutant the Praetor inexplicably took pity on and made a slave-squire. Heck, you can make it interesting and have it that the Praetor doesn't even know it's a Watcher. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddywarcrimes Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 That head is awful. Helmets won't fit inside that collar though, there's only room for a bare head. Some of them fit. I used a MkIII command head (the one with the laurel) with that body and was able to get it in there as long as I faced it towards the notch in the gorget. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4180988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 That head is awful. Helmets won't fit inside that collar though, there's only room for a bare head. Some of them fit. I used a MkIII command head (the one with the laurel) with that body and was able to get it in there as long as I faced it towards the notch in the gorget. The way mine is posed means it needs to look to it's left which is the problem I guess other wise yeah it would fit in looking forward easily. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4181010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 I've cut off the back collar and added wings to the helmet, positioning the wings was a bit of a pain not sure if it works the way it is atm. http://i.imgur.com/shE1aNM.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/n8Qb32u.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313883-converting-a-dark-angels-praetor-updated/page/2/#findComment-4181515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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