zero88 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I'd like some feedback on this, how does this sound for a Kasrkin-ish conversion idea: -Scion Legs -Scion Arms -Scion Backpack -Anvil Medium Armor Torso: http://anvilindustry.co.uk/Regiments/Torsos/medium-armour-torso -Anvil Afterlife Grenadier Heads: http://anvilindustry.co.uk/AFTERLIFE/Conversion-Parts/Republic-Grenadier-Heads The normal Scions are a great kit, but too gothic looking for my taste. And I highly doubt we will see plastic Kasrkin anytime soon so this is my idea for a simple but noticable conversion. I wanted feedback before buying any of the bits because with shipping from the UK to the US it would be much easier just to do a bulk order at once with enough bits to kit out a full Militarum Tempestus army. The inspiration I had came from this: http://www.excommunicatetraitoris.com/2014/05/astra-militarum-kasrkin-conversion-from.html http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_XppvcmvCrs/U4NjMkV1_QI/AAAAAAAAJHU/8ZEZdFt4Myk/s1600-h/DSC_8515%25255B3%25255D.jpg Any tips or experience with Anvil bits would be great. From what I've researched, Anvil bits run a little big on standard Cadians, so I think the slightly bigger size of the Scions would balance out. Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Can't believe I didn't think of shaving down the shoulder trim, makes a huge different and along with the head swap makes for excellent Kasrkin - very good find, and great inspiration. I think your pieces will work very nicely together. Anvil parts are a little larger from what I've seen but as you say should work ok with the Scion bits. Looking forward to seeing your progress on this :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4748876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowmaster Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 The grenadier heads are "true 28mm" rather than heroic so might be a bit smaller than guard heads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4749240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 The grenadier heads are "true 28mm" rather than heroic so might be a bit smaller than guard heads. Agreed, i bought the Grenadier heads also...they don't fit right i got the Gothic Void helms for my scions...they fit perfectly and look suitably futuristic yet still have that gritty military vibe to em , i also used the rebreather beret head too,that are a good fit too the grenadier heads(although good) are in my bits box now Cheers, Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4749880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero88 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Thanks for the heads up on the heads! Do you think they would work with a standard Cadian? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4750645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Thanks for the heads up on the heads! Do you think they would work with a standard Cadian? LoL i see what you did there ... as to those Grenadier heads I don't know whats wrong with them...i saw them on the site and went ooh they'll work well but when i got them and put them on scions they looked small so i put one on a guardsman and it just looked average to me ... did you want me to Blu-Tac a grenadier head on a scion and a guardsman tonight and post a pic here for you tomorrow?... it might help you decide if you want to to get them or not..i also have a PASGT helm from anvil as well...i can take a pic of that one as well if you'd like to expand your options of what you want to buy from Anvil... Actually if you want i'll pose all of the anvil heads i have on a Guardsmen and a Scion and post the pics here for you cheers, Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4750720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 The image isn't loading... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4750724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 The image isn't loading... we require you to be more specific... ... Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4750813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero88 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 LoL i see what you did there ... as to those Grenadier heads I don't know whats wrong with them...i saw them on the site and went ooh they'll work well but when i got them and put them on scions they looked small so i put one on a guardsman and it just looked average to me ... did you want me to Blu-Tac a grenadier head on a scion and a guardsman tonight and post a pic here for you tomorrow?... it might help you decide if you want to to get them or not..i also have a PASGT helm from anvil as well...i can take a pic of that one as well if you'd like to expand your options of what you want to buy from Anvil... Actually if you want i'll pose all of the anvil heads i have on a Guardsmen and a Scion and post the pics here for you cheers, Mithril That'd actually be really helpful since Anvil seems to make some of the best looking guard bits, thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4751086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowmaster Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Plastic Cadian helmets with the visor plus the masks from the heavy weapons are pretty close to Kasrkin in look Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4751268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Plastic Cadian helmets with the visor plus the masks from the heavy weapons are pretty close to Kasrkin in look The Forgeworld Cadian Infantry Squad with Respirators conversion pack has heads that, as far as I can tell, ARE Kasrkin heads. I've kitbashed these with Cadian kits and they look perfect. For my money, regular Cadian torsos and legs with some green stuff knee pads will give the complete Kasrkin look, much more so than third party torsos and Scion legs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4751442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Kasrkin helmets are just the normal Cadian ones with the fully encased respirator and eyepieces, so the respirator heads are the same as the ones on the metals :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4751571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 The image isn't loading... we require you to be more specific... ... Mithril The only image in the original post... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4752317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 @ Zero88 - Scions- Gothic Void helm closed open Scion - Beret gas-mask Grenadier helm Scion with PASGT helm Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4752671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Guardsman - PASGT Grenadier size comparison front and side to show grenadier head size - Hope this all helps... Cheers, Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4752673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Those heads are awesome, love the open Void Gothic helmets! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4752728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Those heads are awesome, love the open Void Gothic helmets! As do i unfortunately you only get one open helm per 5 head sprue so it probably goes to the sarge or the special weapons guy. a side note for Zero88 the anvil heads will need the neck stud shaved a wee bit as seen in the last pic with the guard officer torso, that's how it sits unmodified which is a bit high,but once trimmed fits well. Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4752789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero88 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Those pics are VERY helpful, thanks Man! I'm really bummed about those grenadier heads though, I'm absolutely in love with them! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4754567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Those pics are VERY helpful, thanks Man! I'm really bummed about those grenadier heads though, I'm absolutely in love with them! i like em too, but i think they are a little bit too futuristic for guard would probably go well on tau come to think of it or perhaps even marine scouts, Skitarii , Ad-Mech even... did you like any of the others?... whats your thoughts now? and what direction are you heading in? cheers, Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4754879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebs_evo7 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Mithril did you trim the heads neck area or the guard torsos? I have the pasgt heads with respirators and have tried drilling the torsos out to create an area where the head can sit and trimming the neck but they still won't sit right. Could you show me in detail please? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4755044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Yeah, I'll show one tomorrow I'll do a before and after shot ok? Cheers, Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4755092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebs_evo7 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Awesome thank you very much Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333796-plastic-kasrkin-conversion-idea/#findComment-4755287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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