Daylight Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Has anyone had success converting the Primaris into mark IV looking marines? I really like the improved detail and proportions of the models, but I also enjoy the mark IV look. I figure the backpack is "close enough," mk IV helmets and shoulders are compatible, but the legs seem like they'd be the hardest to convert, even if you just wanted to change the knees. Does anyone know of anyone who has tried this, or something similar? Thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340285-converting-primaris-to-mkiv/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagus Kumkani Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Added MKIV Helmet, Power pack, and Bolter. I did have to add the left hand on as well. Edited October 11, 2017 by BreezyLamar Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340285-converting-primaris-to-mkiv/#findComment-4906814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagus Kumkani Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I like the aesthetic of the Primaris models. They look bulky and very Space Marine-ish. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340285-converting-primaris-to-mkiv/#findComment-4906825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinstryfe Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 The hardest part for you, I think, would be the knees. You'd probably have to shave and resculpt a bit. MkX already looks very MkIV-esque in some ways which is both good and bad. Good in that it'll give you less work, bad in that it'll be that much harder to make distinct. Using MkIV backpacks and even arms/pads may go a long way as BreezyLamar showed, and to the rest depends on how perfect you want it to be. Make sure to post pics if you figure it out :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340285-converting-primaris-to-mkiv/#findComment-4907862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daylight Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Awesome, thanks for the responses all. I'll keep trying to figure out solutions, and if I get one that works I definitely will post pics. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340285-converting-primaris-to-mkiv/#findComment-4908391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 You've spurred me to trying this myself! I just ordered some Intercessors and am going to have a whirl at making a Heresy era Iron Father! Base model is already true scaled, basically, so that saves some time. I found this link that shows a way to do Mk IV legs which could work: http://drownedinplastic.blogspot.com/2012/12/tutorial-easy-mk-iv-space-marine-legs.html Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340285-converting-primaris-to-mkiv/#findComment-4910194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucerne Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Lots of shaving down and some greenstuffing for the legs- that and the torso cables are probably the hardest part. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340285-converting-primaris-to-mkiv/#findComment-4910224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagus Kumkani Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I haven't tried it yet, but I'm sure just shaving the lips above the knees off and sculpting some greenstuff in them would work well. Since I did this with my first marine, I'm actually going to do this with the rest of the Primaris so I can finally get working on my custom Chapter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/340285-converting-primaris-to-mkiv/#findComment-4910281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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