Copycat Copycat Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Great conversion on your warlord. As a plasmamonger I must ask how you did that Combi-Plasma. It’s fantastic. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5119243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadass Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Thanks! I built the combi-plasma out of spare parts from Betrayal at Calth. One of the cataphractii combi-bolters - the bit with the hand attached to it - glued next to one of the plasma guns from which I removed the hand, and voilà! I'm sure it could be done with the other specialist weapons too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5119297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornestar Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Wow, what a great project log! Keep it up, frater. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5119301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadass Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hello! Sorry for the long silence.I've come to a halt with the grunts, as it just got too repetitive after a while. I'll get back to them later, but today, I wanted to show you a little something I snatched up during my time at Warhammer Fest Europe yesterday:I've been wanting this sorcerer for some time now, and when I heard that they'd be selling him in D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5148415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 What a great looking army so far! I really like your Typhus/Dyrath Kal conversion especially, bit it is all good capturing the feel of the Legion perfectly. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the Sorcerer :tu: DEATH TO THE FALSE EMPEROR!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5148449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Looking forward to seeing how the sorceror goes, are you going to leave him stock or play around a little bit? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5148590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Nice pick up! Looking forfoeard to seeing the sorcerer being added to the Dreadreavers! It’s definitely a sculpt I’d love to add to my collection. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5148593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadass Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Looking forward to seeing how the sorceror goes, are you going to leave him stock or play around a little bit? I've been wondering about that too. The detail on the miniature is lovely, really makes me stay away from carving away at the armor plates. I was considering glueing on a few bits, a topknot and some trophies for example, but I don't want to make the model seem too busy either. I picked up a Sons of Horus transfer sheet though, so he's definetely getting some sweet cthonian gang-glyphs! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5148678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Looking forward to seeing how the sorceror goes, are you going to leave him stock or play around a little bit? I've been wondering about that too. The detail on the miniature is lovely, really makes me stay away from carving away at the armor plates. I was considering glueing on a few bits, a topknot and some trophies for example, but I don't want to make the model seem too busy either. I picked up a Sons of Horus transfer sheet though, so he's definetely getting some sweet cthonian gang-glyphs! Why fix what's not broken, eh? I reckon the gang glyphs will look rocking and give him a touch more personality. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5148921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I think stock it looks like a great model so it doesn't need much. If you can get a top knot that flows in the same direction as his cape that would look pretty fitting as well as the gang glyphs. Maybe paint that round bit on his belt like the Eye of Horus. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5149121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 While it does look good stock, I wouldn’t be able to resist festooning it in spikes and chaos stars and all things evil, maybe the odd daemonic face....but I am terribly unsentimental when it comes to my guys, special editions or not :D Either way, I am sure you will make an awesome job of him! :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5149885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadass Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 A tiny update on the (currently unnamed) sorcerer:Ugh... that cape was a ing chore.The idea of adding a topknot didn't sit quite well with me, but the Eye of Horus on the belt buckle that Hushrong proposed absolutely HAD to be done. I'm quite satisfied with how he looks - there's not a lot of work left before I can call him done! I'm already brainstorming for a fitting cthonian name and backstory. A latent psyker, formerly part of the Black Legate's command squad... that's the direcion I'm leaning towards.Speaking of Dyrath Kal, I've been sourcing parts for the third and definitive version of the character. If everything's here by the end of next week, I might squeeze him in before continuing on with the grunts... painting HQs is so much more satifying than batch-painting troops.Tell me what you think of the sorc so far, and if you have any ideas for his backstory or name, I'd be more than glad to hear them! -Horrible Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5154041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Nice update! The sorcerer is looking great! What was the issue with the cape? Looking forward to more and seeing what you are cooking up for Kal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5154404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadass Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Nice update! The sorcerer is looking great! What was the issue with the cape? I understand that there have to be folds and creases in a cloak, but that one really cranked it up to eleven. It took me a long while to get a consistent coat of red on the entirety of the bit before washing the whole thing, and highlighting was a quick but messy part of the process due to all those tears and tatters on the trim. I'm satisfied with how it looks now, but jeez - I really didn't enjoy that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5154424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I really struggle with smoothly painting and highlighting even the most straightforward of cloth textures, so I think the pain was definitely worth it! The Eye of Horus looks great. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5154469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Looking great so far, man :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5154488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I didn't think about all that! Time put in is well worth it though! Especially for a sweet mini like that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5154730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadass Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Thanks a lot for the feedback, guys!Nothing new to show off yet, but my parts just arrived! Once the sorc is done, I'll lay out my plans for Kal v3 before you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5157822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadass Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 The little bit of progress I've made is a bit disappointing. The sorcerer is next to finished, but I messed up the hand that's casting a spell... I'll redo the bit this weekend, after I've picked up some additional colors at my friendly LGS. That said, I decided to work on the Black Legate a little. Perhaps it comes over as a bit unnecessary to build a third version - perhaps it is - but when I look at the model I build earlier this year, it still looks like Typhus, but more importantly, like a member of the Death Guard.Plus, he's a bit on the tall side... ...yeah. That just can't be a thing. I decided to base the next version on a Sons of Horus terminator. And which model represents the legion better than Ezekyle Abaddon? I initially wanted to buy the model myself, but a friend of mine decided to part ways with his model in exchange for the event-exclusive Custodes tribune Ixion Hale. He even threw in Loken, parts from the Reaver Attack Squad and some of the Sons of Horus torsos and helmets! I'm especially happy about the former, considering FW decided to can them. The only way to get more now are recasters - definetely an option, but the quality of their copies is always hit or miss. I've exchanged the cowl for something a bit more archaic and took away some of the model's extravagance in return - mostly studs and charms. Some of the runes will have to be removed or altered to differentiate him from Abaddon. I've also got an idea for a different breastplate based on a coversion I saw among Grieux' Red Scorpions.By sculpting an Eye of Horus onto the badge in the middle of the chest, I'd get a pretty good representation of what I consider the Dreadreavers' symbol - a winged version of the Black Legion symbol, a bit like the one on this old piece of artwork:His new melee weapon will be the massive chainaxe that comes with the modern Kh Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5161964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDuderino Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I don't know man, I really like that typhus conversion, it doesn't look overly DG to me. But do what you feel is best, I'm sure this new guy will be stellar too, just don't let the old one be a waste, it's such a cool model:) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5161977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 The new Legate's gonna look smashing, the weapon already looks great. I'm excited to see you tackle the winged icon, such a cool piece of art. I do agree with ElDuderino, the previous Legate is still in keeping and a cracker. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5162001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadass Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 You two are right - I'll keep the old conversion, no questions asked. He'll get a different name and story, though, whenever I come up with one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5162010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascanius Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I love this warband. Really inspiring, especially the simple but so appropriate paintjob. Gives me a lot to think about. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5164064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Nice! I actually got Tuphus to make into one of my characters but even before clipping him off the sprue I stopped dead in my tracks. Still trying to sort out a way to make it looks like the typhus himself. I’ll also be checking out your new iteration for inspiration/ideas to steal. I started using 30k Abaddon to make my main guy but I’m trying to figure out how to change up the model a bit more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5164511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadass Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 I'm sure your Typhus conversion is gonna make mine look like a grunt! Feel free to nab anything you see here for your own use. I'm finishing the paint on the sorcerer as I write this, gonna apply transfers and post some pics and a brief backstory here tomorrow. Not really happy with the warpflames, but I did what I could. I should've looked for bits to train with... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347619-the-dreaded-55th-etl/page/2/#findComment-5164619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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