Flint13 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Alright bros, let's chat. Since Retribution dropped, never have I felt so validated by my all traitorous allegiance. It's revitalized my enthusiasm for my World Eaters and Dark Mechanicum both. I've been patiently saving funds for a splurge as soon as both the Macrocarid Exporator and the Arlatax models are released. But I've got a couple of modeling questions that I want to get sorted first. The most important of which is How would you model the Xanathite Tyrant, Anacharis Scoria? He may or may not get a model at some point, but I defs want to bring my own together and get to field testing him. But I'm a little clueless as where I'd even start. From his description his physical form sounds almost like a miniature Khornate brass scorpion. I want to shoot for something reasonably ensconced on a 60mm base like the other Mechanicum Dominii, so just giving my brass scorp a human face-hat is out. What do you guys think would be a good basis as a model to start from? I was thinking maybe something from the Necron line, one of those wacky wraith dealies maybe? Or how big are those Khorne Blood Slaughterer things? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Maybe a Tomb Spider as the base? Can't really think of a 40k scorpion-esque miniature oh apart from the Talos Engine?? Fantasy wise you could try out the Tomb Kings Scorpion? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I'll need to review the sound recording I made of the seminar at the Weekender, but I specifically remember them saying that he will be getting a miniature (need to double check, there was certainly a "hands up if you want a miniature for this guy" and almost the entire room did - I think after that they said that there were planning one). This guy is totally getting my attention - his background is so cool, the fact that he has a scorpion body is rad, and I even have the fabric print hanging on my wall. From what Retribution has implied, the Dark Mechanicum are still aesthetically aligned to the regular Mechanicum, so there shouldn't be too much biological / daemon influence within the model. He should still be creepy through, damn creepy. I think the Khorne daemon engines are a) a bit on the big side (there's a comparison to a bloodletter on a 25mm base, and he's very wide), and b) it doesn't have the right aesthetic in my view. My original thought was to use part of the Necron Canoptek Tomb Sentinal from ForgeWorld (LINK) as it has that metallic chititinous look to it. Seeing as a scorpion has eight legs (plus pincers and tail) you should probably only need around half of it for the body, and use the remainder to to construct a body / tail. Not quite sure what would be appropriate for the pincers and tail though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Actually, digging a little deeper on the ForgeWorld website, there are these guys which could be really useful - Canoptek Acanthrites (LINK). I can imagine one of these tails flipped upside down to form the stinger of the scorpion Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I didn't even know those things existed, flipping the tail would look great. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Maybe a Tomb Spider as the base? Can't really think of a 40k scorpion-esque miniature oh apart from the Talos Engine?? Fantasy wise you could try out the Tomb Kings Scorpion? I'll have to check on the Talos. You're right, it is pretty scorpion-y. It's sad I didn't think of it though... I only have like a half dozen of them for my Dark Eldar army! Actually, digging a little deeper on the ForgeWorld website, there are these guys which could be really useful - Canoptek Acanthrites (LINK). I can imagine one of these tails flipped upside down to form the stinger of the scorpion Alright, that Acanthrite looks pretty spot on. Thanks for the link, man! I'll just have to think of a way to incorporate a few Mechanicum bits to bulk him up a bit and replace the Necron head. From the way Scoria is armed with two archaeotech pistols and a photon thruster that fires independently of any other weapons, I was thinking one pistol in each snippy claw and the photon thruster on his scorpion tail. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I didn't even know those things existed, flipping the tail would look great. In all fairness, neither did I until I searched for that Sentinel and went further down the page! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna707 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Oh you want creepy? :) check out exprofundis, he (or she I don't know haha) has produced the absolute best dark mechanicum models I have ever seen. Here's a link to my favorite of his: http://www.exprofundis.com/dark-mechanicus-abominable-intelligence/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 The Necron Wraiths convert to scorpions quite well: http://i.imgur.com/UPidV0s.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Remember he has two archeotech pistols so whether you make them his "Scorpion claws" or just have him gun-sligning atop his crawly abayent is up to you :P Totally agree on a renewed love for Traitors with 6 though. I was trying to keep my DG loyal but screw that noise. That is what loyalists are for. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I still need book 6 :( next payday probably. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Considering this little guy on Anacharis Scoria's shoulder, perhaps Necron really is the way to start this off.. http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t272/m_r_parker/Events/HH%20Weekender%202016/9fe91ec4-3824-4eda-b232-0410642d8070_zpssiuazoqf.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Ohhh nice catch! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thudslugx Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 The Necron Wraiths convert to scorpions quite well: http://i.imgur.com/UPidV0s.jpg I would use the base of this model and cross it with a Thrall body or Engi Body and Dominus Head. I mean like the Skorpion King.http://mergy.org/wp-content/uploads/ScorpionKing.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Yeah I saw a good Dark AdMech magos converted from some giant Khador crustacean looking thing. I was going to wait...but man the possibilities with that canoptek wraith! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thudslugx Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/UPidV0s.jpg http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/fanonlodge/images/2/2c/Dark_Mechanicus_war-walker_daemitor.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140503171401%22%5D I think this together with a bit green stuff for a cloak and a Cap and same Other Weapons ,Could work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Where does it describe him having a scorpion body? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4378953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thudslugx Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Where does it describe him having a scorpion body?Anacharis Scoria. First Dark Mechanicum Lord and has a Scorpion body. Weekender Seminar. U can see it an battlebunnies or Bell of Souls. http://battlebunnies.blogspot.de/2016/02/the-horus-heresy-retribution-seminar.html?m=1 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4379043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 You know what... He kind of reminds me of Lord Zarak. Just make a gigantic scorpion abeyant to resemble Scorponok! (the cartoon one not the craptastic Bayformers version but that does look more Dark Mechy with the sharp bits). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4379274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Given the insectoid appearance of the Vorax I don't think there'd be anything wrong with using the Acanthrite's real head. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4379748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I had been looking at the rules for this guy myself, actually. I don't think I plant to make Anacharis Scoria himself (probably) but I will be making a Dark Magos that will likely use his rules. I plan to have two versions of her. One that has her with and one without the Xanathite Abeyant. For the original inspiration, as is much of my inspiration for models goes to Dark Souls (go figure...) http://41.media.tumblr.com/c1a003b85677f70fe1ed4ebe1dc7f76b/tumblr_ngsdi6iP7d1qkyvryo2_1280.png While it won't be the exact same, I enjoy the aesthetic and posing of the concept art. If I were to say keep true to the artwork, I would recommend going for what others have said in looking towards Necron stuff. As for mine, I'm looking to something a bit different. The Blood Slaughter. While it isn't entirely to the same build as the Brass Scorpion, the Blood Slaughter has that very distinctly insectoid form that I thoroughly enjoy about it. The idea in my head is, where the model's head is at, use some greenstuff and plating to fuse the cabling to the waistline of the Magos. Shave off any obtuse Khornes Symbols, do a bit of conversion work on the bades to give them something of a claw aesthetic and lastly cut off the cap of the housing on the Machine's back and fuse it with the tail from the Talos Pain Engine. I think that mixed together. though not entirely 'scorpion' will invoke the general sense of the creature while holding to an entirely unique profile itself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4379786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I'd look into War Machines Cryx models as well, they've got some pretty cool stuff that would work well. The best part is, you can order individual bits from their site to make your own creation. http://store.privateerpress.com/cryx.aspx Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4379803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excessus Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Ooooh, Dark Mechanicum! Remember that this thread exists too: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275772-dark-mechanicus-project-something-binary-this-way-comes/ It's what I look at with dreamy eyes when I think about my future DM project... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321892-modeling-a-dark-mechanicum-monster/#findComment-4380144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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