How do folks model a second magos?

[Man in the wind]

Hi again all

 

Following on from the previous thread regarding enginseers, if I am to take two tech priest domini to fill out my hq slots I'd like a little modelling inspiration

 

The stock model is so beautiful but I'm hesitant to take a repeat. I'm sure others have felt the same way.

 

What have you guys used for your second tech priest dominus? Id really appreciate ideas/pictures

 

Cheers

[Ammonius]

Well, the first and easiest way to make them easy to tell apart is to use the two head options that come on the sprue. The second easiest is to give them different weapon loadouts.

 

Beyond that I'd think that you're in for some major surgery, but I'm with you I'm eager to see some conversions.

[Shinespider]

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314656-magos-tech-priest-showcase/

[Charlo]

FW have a fair few tasty Resin priests too :)

[Xisor]

I've been thinking this too. Combine it with being disappointed that there's no Skitarii Alpha-as-HQ choice (a la Tempestor Primes, Tank Commanders), I've been looking at doing one that is essentially a Techpriest Dominus.

 

My thinking, though I've not yet tried it, is this:

Sicarian Ruststalker Princeps + Techpriest Dominus arms

 

Further, I've a notion of trying a similar effort, but on one of the battle servitor tracked hulls, with either Sicarian Infiltrator head, or a Skitarii one, on a Servitor/Engineseer torso.

 

Fairly simple kitbashes, but I really need some extra Start Collecting, Battle Servitors, and Sicarians boxes before seriously making much of it!

 

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I also have ideas for a count-as-Cawl that would sit atop the legs off a Dunecrawler, or even more fully enconsced in the top of a Dunestrider, but those would be really testing my kitbashing fondness!

[Vel'Cona]

A Techmarine conversion could work, too.  From a background perspective, Techmarines do have to train with the AdMech for quite some time before returning to their chapter, so it's reasonable to expect they could be found leading AdMech forces on occasion.  The stats balance out reasonably well, too.

[Frostblade]

I'm toying around with the idea of using a Cairn Wraith as a base for a dominus/enginseer. I'm still gathering spare bits to see what works for it, but it's an idea.

 

I'm also definitely going to try what Xisor said and use a ruststalker princeps as a base.

[Heliomanes]

Myrmidon models work well as a basis to build from. We also have the magos model from FW. We should take on the opportunity to do lots of different things though. The fluff shows off tracked magi, hovering magi, three legged warleaders, magi that are pretty much a collection of brain jars with some arms and a robe, and much more. Would be fun to see that reflected on the battlefield.

[Vel'Cona]

Post that up here when you do so!  That sounds like a pretty rad conversion :)

[beat_ronin]

Myrmidon models work well as a basis to build from. We also have the magos model from FW. We should take on the opportunity to do lots of different things though. The fluff shows off tracked magi, hovering magi, three legged warleaders, magi that are pretty much a collection of brain jars with some arms and a robe, and much more. Would be fun to see that reflected on the battlefield.

 

I'm just waiting on some parts, but am going to build a cyber-centaur dominus with an old WHFB skeleton horse and Sicarian bits. As long as it fits on the standard base it should be anything goes right?

Edited October 19, 2017 by beat_ronin

[Redtoof]

My second dominus is fairly heavily converted, but the basis of it is that I cut the body off the 'legs' at the waist and turned it around so he stands tall, walking backwards on the legs. This created a very different profile, and combined with some new arms and plenty of green stuff he definitely stands apart.

 

 

Not a great pic, but hopefully you can see what I mean.

[Magos Takatus]

I was wondering how that would look. Could you take a couple more pics please? Your Magos does look interesting. :)

[Malios]

Myrmidons from Forge World would make a good base for a tech priest

[Redtoof]

 

 

 

Some pics of my '2nd' Dominus. (He's generally the warlord because, being taller, he can transmit data further, right?) His servo skull broke off, so he is awaiting repairs, and probably a pistol swap. His arms are from a cataphracti Terminator, (the heavy flames plus volkite blaster makes a good Weapon XCIX I think) while his back is mostly greenstuff with some assorted bits. At his lower back you can see where the back plate of the standard dominus sits on this conversion. I built up the back/shoulders as I wanted the head to sit higher up, but I think you could do a similar conversion with less work by attaching the head closer to the original model's chest.

[Magos Takatus]

I really like that Magos. He's pretty imposing considering how tall and broad he looks. The Cataphractii shoulders help with that.

[Vel'Cona]

Awesome work, Redtoof! I never thought to just turn the legs around :)

[Frostblade]

Hot diggity damn that's a mighty fine looking Magos! High fives all around for that one, Redtoof!

[Colonel Schaeffer]

I'm surprised no one's mentioned the Datasmith yet. Lots of Magos potential there.

[Redtoof]

I'm surprised no one's mentioned the Datasmith yet. Lots of Magos potential there.

That's because I'm turning my second datasmith into an enginseer!

 

Edited October 29, 2017 by Redtoof

[Subtle Discord]

I've been pondering on this myself as someone who isn't particularly interested in adding Cawl to their current list/s. With how easy it is to get extra Dominus models from the 'Start Collecting' boxes (I'm working with three at the moment, with another still on the sprew), I'm forcing myself to create at least two unique Dominus using the provided model as the base. The first will keep the pose reasonably stock, but use bits to bash and modestly change the model (WIP image below); the plethora of extra bits provided by the Mechanicus line offer lots of interesting opportunities to the creative kit-basher. With the second Dominus I will make more signification changes to the model, turning the head to the left, altering the pose within the limits of the model, and changing the various appendages more significantly.

 

 

Will the models end up sharing several base elements? Yes, but I'm hoping the alterations made will be significant enough that the similarities are camouflaged by the conversions done to the models. I still want to do a few more changes with the Dominus pictured above, but even this preliminary kit-bash does a good job to change the 'tone' on the model (it has more of a "I'm gonna' hit you with this!" vibe, to me) making it more unique.

[Vel'Cona]

Great use of that Breacher arm!  It's awesome how such a simple bit swap can add so much subtle flavour to a model  :)