SM1981 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 So I'm toying with the idea of trying to convert the plastic Contemptor from the BOC boxset. My idea is to try and put a power sword and shield along with one of the power fists. What I'm wondering is... Is there a Titan arm / weapon (or something else of similar scale) that might work in that functon? Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 So I'm toying with the idea of trying to convert the plastic Contemptor from the BOC boxset. My idea is to try and put a power sword and shield along with one of the power fists. What I'm wondering is... Is there a Titan arm / weapon (or something else of similar scale) that might work in that functon? Any suggestions? Titan arms/weapons are way. way bigger. Look at the space wolf venerable dread sprue for a dreadnought sized axe and shield Dreadknight weapons also work. I googled "Sword and shield contemptor" for you. Take a look at the results and see if you find any inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I was going to say Dreadknight too – looks like a popular choice and good scale for the sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM1981 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 The sword and shield from that kit will definitely work. Add in some iconography from a vehicle kit and it should come up great. Off to a bits site I go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 It must be said that this... http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/10/351813-Blood%20Angels,%20Contemptor,%20Conversion,%20Custom,%20Dreadnaought.jpg ... is pretty fething awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine7312000 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Holy feth..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 That is an amazing 'temptor!! End of Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggimus Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Ok so now that you have opened my eyes to a whole new world of amazing, and obviously I want to shamelessly copy that thing, how would you run it in a 40k game? Just counts as two fists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM1981 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Find a friendly opponent and explain that the model doesn't match the game loadout, and is just a representation of the unit. If they get arsey point out: 1) It's just a game. 2) That all models are infact only ever a representation of the troops tabled - Otherwise we would need to round up hordes of actual Tyranids and Orks every time we wanted a game, and have some pretty sturdy tables to play on too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 If you've ever seen the Imperial Fists Contemptor with Shield & Hammer, it was made by one of the Frater here on the B&C. So if you can find him, you'd have an in-house source (so to speak) on how to possibly get around to pimping out yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedemptionNL Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The sword and shield from that kit will definitely work. Add in some iconography from a vehicle kit and it should come up great. Off to a bits site I go! If you're talking about the Dreadknight, note that the shields in the kit are just tilt shields; probably too small for use as a contemptor's shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Does anyone know what this shield is made from? The one in the pic above I mean. The Blood Angel icon is from the Forge World Rhino or Land Raider door..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Icon is from FW, Shield might be Plasticard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM1981 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 I think a shoulder tilt / shield from an Imperial Knight (Paladin) may be about the right size. They seem to be pretty easy to come by as well on the bits sites. Unlike the Dreadknight sword! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedemptionNL Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 That might be a good fit, although tilt shield are somewhat concave, which might look odd. The shield from the Honoured Imperium statue might work, although that is again harder to get and would require some conversion work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mapple Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 If you had the bend in the tilt shield go over the firearm or wrist of the contemptor, that would allow it to use the implanted gun inside it's fist. That'd be cool to see. Or do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM1981 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 And parts ordered from bitzbox... Now the long wait for delivery and spare time to actually try this out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM1981 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 So I finally got round to making a start on this. Very obviously there is still a lot to do, but torso and arm1 are in place, and there is the beginnings of some paint on plastic. More pictures to follow as he comes along... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looking Good! Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Awesome! What is happening with the other arm? Another fist pointing out his next victim? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Rage Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 It must be said that this... http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/10/351813-Blood%20Angels,%20Contemptor,%20Conversion,%20Custom,%20Dreadnaought.jpg ... is pretty fething awesome. That is awesome for some reason the base made me think Attack on Titan and the pose made me think Gundam wielding a beam saber. The dreadnought progress looks nice, I'd probably go for a sort of emperors champion pose since the BaC contemptor is facing forward it'd looks cool to see him pointing the sword in the direction he is facing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM1981 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Pose for the arm2 is completely undecided, as is how I'm going to fit a shield, I am completely open to suggestions on this so feel free to wing them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagunio Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 People should be more open to some smart criticism. 'Awesome!' and 'looking good!' doesnt help at all and is far from truth. Your dreadnought is at the moment far from good, I'm sure you can do better Base is by far the best element. BaC contemptor is realy easy to repose and thats the point where you should start - cut the groins and waist, and make the pose slightly more dynamic. Try posing it a manner simmilar to this one: http://www.thediceabide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/contemptor8.jpg or this one: http://imgur.com/7eS5jIG Then pose the sword to follow dynamics of its body. At the moment your model is extremely static. Also i get it that dreadknights sword is realy easy to obtain, but isn't it too big? edited: Oh i found other images of that conteptor and it also has dreadknight sword, but it was cut and shortened, and looks better that way. Maybe you should try it too. edited 2: some nice bac conversions i found: http://i.imgur.com/lYmDlEFl.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/11/18/758266_md-30k%2C%20Betrayal%20At%20Calth%2C%20Contemptor%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Horus%20Heresy%2C%20Kitbash%2C%20Plastic.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM1981 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks for feedback, and it's all welcome. I agree with you on the static pose, it needs more movement / swagger. As it progresses I'll post more pictures, and as before all feedback will be welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM1981 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Shield added, bling added, first draft paint done. Still want to work on pose a bit, but he's coming along... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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