Magos Takatus Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 That sounds awesome, CommodusXIII. Maybe with a blend of the upcoming Karadron minis/bits? Interesting ideas. The harpoon guns could stand in for Torsion cannons. Instead of ripping things to bits you make a giant shishkebab instead. :) Vel'Cona 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-4710011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diegoepoimaria Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Hi all Sorry for resurrecting a topic so old, but I need to know ... are those MAGNIFICENT spider legs for the Kataphron availabe somewhere? I've stumbled into this topic only yesterday, while looking for some converison ideas, and I have to say that they are truly amazing ... the idea of a swarm of kataphron moving around with their bigger brother Onager is amazing, and too good to let it by. Also they share the rule of be able to avance only by D3 and does not suffer the penalty for moving and shooting ... P.S: I've tried a search on this forum and on the net ... but no joy ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5365572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthaside Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 If i recall they were a 3D print , done in resin , you could try pming the designer for a hint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5365602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Sacrifice Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I need 6 kataphron. The price tag on this kit is obscene. Really putting me off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5366693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Has anyone tried Ambots as Kataphon yet? I was considering 6. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5371121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) How easy would it be to use some of the Necron Destroyers as a base, it is even Fluffy for a certain Forgeworld. Edited August 20, 2019 by Black_Knight Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5371147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Sacrifice Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Ambots would fit for size, but they lack a big gun. Marshal Rohr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5373379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Ambots would fit for size, but they lack a big gun. I've seen this done locally, typically by gluing spare bits to a shoulder. It's a cool idea but a very expensive conversion, to say the least! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5376194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Sacrifice Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 A box of 2 bots is £25 I think. So six ambots costs the same as six kataphrons. I just bit the bullet and bought the kataphrons -sigh- Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5378965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) I'm thinking the way to stretch the cost of Ambots as Kataphron is to buy 3 boxes of Ambots for six total, in two squads of 3 and two boxes of Kataphons for 6 total. Then use the Kataphron bodies as other models in your army. In 40k the options would be more limited, but for 30k I am considering making myrmidon's with them on tank treads, as if they've converted themselves into living tanks. However that does fly in the face of my 'everything walks' intention, so they might end up being discount Auxilia Quad-Mortars. Edited September 4, 2019 by Marshal Rohr Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5381566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xisor Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Ambots do have grav/melta guns built in, don't they? It's not quite a torsion cannon - and you probably wouldn't want to use the torsion cannon anyway (single shot on low BS) - but it's a credible count-as. :cuss, though - actual rules for the Ambot would do the trick. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5383179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
longjohnsilver Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 A box of 2 bots is £25 I think. So six ambots costs the same as six kataphrons. I just bit the bullet and bought the kataphrons -sigh- It's not so bad; the Adeptus Mechanicus kits are so full of extras you can always get both options out of the same kit with a few extras. These are my Destroyer(the one on the left), made with the extra bits from the Breacher with torsion cannon (on the right). More pictures: Hidden Content The whole family: They were made with leftover kataphron destroyer bits, space marine tank turrets, an sm shoulder pad with the mechanicus symbol on it, part of the old imperial dozer blade base, clipper lighter central columns, marine rags, heavy bolter ammo, purestrain genestealer scything talons (blue becaue they were leftover from Lost Patrol), milliput dice cubes, paperclips, wire, milliput, an inline switch button, 60mm round bases, half an auspex and marine knives. Exilyth 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5387620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helomedic1171 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Necromancing this thread also, any idea if Deadly Kafeine made progress on these legs? I haven't found anything else close out there, and I would love to build these. I especially like that they have an "abdomen" like a spider also. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5517670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focslain Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 So I'm personally going to try this thing for one. I have it on the way. My only complaint so far about them is that they take forever to arrive. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5517696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helomedic1171 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Cool idea. If you don't mind, post up pics when you get it, especially if you're using it for conversion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5517702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focslain Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Cool idea. If you don't mind, post up pics when you get it, especially if you're using it for conversion. Will do, I have to mod the weapon at least. If this works I'm going to order many more once I get the funds together. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330884-alternative-kataphrons/page/2/#findComment-5517716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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