Knightsword Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 (edited) Thanks everyone for the kind words. @Brother Christopher I hate those holsters so much. I agree on the disconnect. @Heraclite I'm open to the possibility of this, however I can only seem to find the Adepa Sororitas combi weapons (at a non-insane price). Do you think that would fit size-wise? Edit: I've found the old Devastor squad sergeant combi weapons on ebay! Edited June 9 by Knightsword update 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6174636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Forged ahead with painting whilst I wait for the new combi weapon to arrive, and as if it was a sign from the Golden Throne, I dropped him after taking these photos.... and the only thing to break was the combi weapon snapping clean off ready for the new one to be attached! 5 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6175007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heraclite Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 That was meant to be then ! 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6175023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 @Heraclite the new combi weapon arrived literal minutes after I posted too Seems to be just as tall as the Primaris scale one, just not as long. Quite happy with it. 2 1 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6175069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 The older combi looks better. It's not as bulky, I think. Overall, great work. Exceptionally quick, too. I'd love to be able to paint as quickly as you do. 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6175140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 @Brother Christopher Thanks. I'm only quick on characters. You should see all the poor Intercessors sat half painted because I can't stand painting squads. It helps that the rest of the household is enjoying Nurgle's gifts, giving me more free time. Calling him done now. Lord Teyrnon d'Lothian, Captain of the 5th Company, Master of the Hunt. 4 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6175368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I prefer the new combi - its shorter length makes it look less akward, IMHO. Anyway, he's looking great. 1 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6176365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 @Dr_RuminahuiThanks! Didn't get the 11th ed box as I wasn't massively interested in many of the Marines and I'm not in a position to start an Ork army yet. I did however want the Captain as a base for my 6th Company Captain. It's nice to do a simple conversion once in a while. Lord Jareth Frostrane, Master of Tournaments, Captain of the 6th Company. 3 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6177134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabaakaba Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Do you plan to add something to him? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6177207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 @kabaakaba Not sure yet. I may try to sculpt a tabard over the pteruges as those don't really fit the Chapter's aesthetic, however I don't have a good track record with tabards so on the fence about trying. If I owned a dremmel I would have customised the shield a lot more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6177216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabaakaba Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 (edited) Than why don't buy one? I mean there is now a lot of really cheap like $15 which enough to work with plastic and resine. As of tabards I think it's a matter of practice. When I make cloaks for ogryns it's like 5 or 6 attempts before I've got acceptable result. Edited June 25 by kabaakaba Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6177218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted September 28 Author Share Posted September 28 Some wips of the proxy Headtakers, not that they'll probably see the tabletop now based on the reviews of the new Space Wolves rules. 3 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6189431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 I'm so pleased to see you're still working on these. Love the extra "knighty-ness" of your conversions. Black templars have a unique look, that I wouldn't quite attribute to true "knightness." Your Headtakers look great! 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6189472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 He looks great - even if headtakers stink in the new codex (which I'm assuming from your comments, I have no knowledge or opinion myself), the models would sit well for any number of similar models across the various Chapters (such as bladeguard, DA inner circle and UM vitrix honour guard). I dare say (though, to be fair, I doubt you would go so far) you could even field them as Emperor's Children Flawless Blades. 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6189560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 Thanks as always for the kind words. On 9/28/2026 at 4:01 PM, space wolf said: I'm so pleased to see you're still working on these. Love the extra "knighty-ness" of your conversions. Black templars have a unique look, that I wouldn't quite attribute to true "knightness." Your Headtakers look great! Yeah I wouldn't not finish them to be fair. I think I'm definitely shifting towards projects for fun rather than getting models for a viable list , at least until later into the edition. Got some fun ideas for my Chapter Leadership lineup with a Master of Sanctity using Helbrecht as the base. I've managed to get Fafnir Rann's head and the Dark Angels upgrade big open relic book bit from ebay. I'm thikning the serf that holds Helbrecht's gun will instead hold the book. Also toying with redoing my Chapter Master / Logan proxy (for the 6th time...) to use Logan's body as a base so that he's got a better silhouette as the Leviathan Terminator Captain I used is crouching and feels short because that. I'll transfer his arms, head and cloak to the new body if I do this. On 9/29/2026 at 1:17 AM, Dr_Ruminahui said: He looks great - even if headtakers stink in the new codex (which I'm assuming from your comments, I have no knowledge or opinion myself), the models would sit well for any number of similar models across the various Chapters (such as bladeguard, DA inner circle and UM vitrix honour guard). I dare say (though, to be fair, I doubt you would go so far) you could even field them as Emperor's Children Flawless Blades. Unfortunately it does seem that Bladeguard will outshine Headtakers, at least initially, so these will likely be run as Bladeguard when I eventually start list building unless the Headtakers get an update after the Index comes out. I'm happy focusing on passion projects for the time being. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6189790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted Friday at 10:15 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 10:15 AM Got distracted with a new project in redoing my Chapter Master again. I definitely prefer the posture of Logan Grimnar's model for this. Here's some early wip shots of him. Annoyingly the bits vendor I used sent the wrong head bit out so I'm waiting on them sending the correct one now. Also trying to figure out how to position him on the existing 80mm base which is harder than I anticipated. 1 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6190995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted Friday at 01:33 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:33 PM oooh, this has a lot of promise. My advice for the base is you want to fill up the base with scenic elements so that he "fits" on it. I would suggest putting two dead enemies on either side, so its like he just carved them to pieces, and now he is slowly and methodically walking forward with determination. Anyone gets near, he will cut them down too! 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6191021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted Friday at 02:02 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 02:02 PM 13 minutes ago, space wolf said: oooh, this has a lot of promise. My advice for the base is you want to fill up the base with scenic elements so that he "fits" on it. I would suggest putting two dead enemies on either side, so its like he just carved them to pieces, and now he is slowly and methodically walking forward with determination. Anyone gets near, he will cut them down too! The base already exists. I'm wanting to reuse the one from the previous iteration as a lot of love and effort went into it, and has 4 appropriate corpses on it It was made to fit the feet placement of the Leviathan Terminator Captain though so I'm having to try work with that unless I sculpt more on to it. I've scraped a little bit off the "Tyranid" to test him in the below pose. I think this will be my best bet, although it's annoying me a little that he would be off centre. Bonus, this is the head that is going to be used. 2 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6191030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted Friday at 04:18 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:18 PM no way dude! off center is sometimes best. I think he looks great! My chapter master is off center...just adds to the drama! (images posted to show "offcenteredness") Spoiler 1 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6191046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsword Posted Sunday at 11:35 AM Author Share Posted Sunday at 11:35 AM On 10/9/2026 at 5:18 PM, space wolf said: no way dude! off center is sometimes best. I think he looks great! My chapter master is off center...just adds to the drama! (images posted to show "offcenteredness") Reveal hidden contents @space wolf Is that... is that the Sword of Omens?! I had to turn on my vpn to be able to view those (stupid UK laws). You've allayed my doubts on having him off-centre with that. Some more updates on the Headtakers whilst I wait for the Chapter Masters head to be delivered. Questioning my choices on doing purple and yellow together. 1 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6191145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted Sunday at 06:25 PM Share Posted Sunday at 06:25 PM @Knightsword no...its the Sword of Portents lmao. Its my chapter based on conan/thundercats. I actually love your purple and yellow guy. Knights were often garrishly colorful. So i personallly think its perfect! 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6191192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago I wouldn't sweat it regarding purple/yellow. These colours work well together and your mini isn't the exception. He fits nicely with the colourful lot! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6191385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago (edited) To echo the others, I really like how each of them carries their personal heraldric colours onto their capes. Also gives protential for a bit of back story for the one with a gray cape - maybe he's a commoner who made his way through the chapter "try outs" usually reserved for nobels, or he's a noble who has been disowned by his family for some transgression? And while I like the yellow and purple, it seems pretty uneven on the shield. If it bugs you, you might want to go back and smooth that down then repaint. Edited 13 hours ago by Dr_Ruminahui Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6191440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago 52 minutes ago, Dr_Ruminahui said: And while I like the yellow and purple, it seems pretty uneven on the shield. If it bugs you, you might want to go back and smooth that down then repaint. I have had a similar experience - I expect that it's due to difficult to remove residue from filing the original sculpted details on the shield. If this is the case, this issue is more pronounced in photos and, personally, I wouldn't bother with fixing it. 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/342619-knightswords-wip-thread-count-as-arjac-rockfist/page/16/#findComment-6191448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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