Guest Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I love the new Abaddon model, it's perfect in my opinion. I love the Terminator armor, the claw, just everything about it. The only thing I don't like is the fact it doesn't fit in my DG or SW army. Seeing as my DG army will eventually have mortarion, I want to get my Lord of War for my SW army. My only thought is to use him as a replacement for Bjorn. He seems about the right size as a dreadnought without his base. They both have claws and bolt guns (though totally different styles). I could remove the sword off Abaddon and put a shield or something instead. For a lore perspective I could write it off as he has a gene trait to be huge, much like Tyberus, Haegr, Ranulf, or even Abaddon himself. However I wanted to know what you guys think, or if it is even possible. Sometimes my ideas run wild, when it is impossible to do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I've had the same thoughts for the HH character series Horus. I'm of two minds though, on one hand i'm all for getting creative and seeing conversions, but on the other, that type of centerpiece is weird to not really follow any lore. Grimnar should be our biggest and baddest in universe atm. I dig the counts as Bjorn angle though, one of the only positives i see to the lack of vehicle rules this edition. I say go for it, its a beautiful model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5281284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Modelling > fluff IMHO. If you create a cool, custom model then you have earned the right to come up with a fluff reason to use it. I like 40K for the modelling, the gaming and the fluff but I try to make sure I don't let one restrict the fun of the others. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5281288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 ...Primaris Arjac would be Abbadon sized... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5281319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triszin Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 ...Primaris Arjac would be Abbadon sized... You know ..... You're right Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5281326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysquigg Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 ...Primaris Arjac would be Abbadon sized... You know ..... You're right Oh no... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5281330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuEru Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Yea, de-chaosifying Abaddon's model sprung up in my head aswell, the first few seconds i saw him... But first I will have to convert my idea of the "Wandering King"... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5281354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 i want to steel abbadons arms and cape for a Gravis Wolf Lord, honestly. Create a cool Wolf Lord and return Abbadon to his seat of memedom. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5281529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 i want to steel abbadons arms and cape for a Gravis Wolf Lord, honestly. Create a cool Wolf Lord and return Abbadon to his seat of memedom. I feel as though his arms would be much too large for a Agressor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5281812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 the sprue was posted in the News thread. looks ridiculously easy to ktibash. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5282382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 the sprue was posted in the News thread. looks ridiculously easy to ktibash.The chest piece with the cables going to it was my biggest worry as it looked like it would me molded on. So glad it isn't. Now it the left knee that looks difficult. Guess it's time to learn how to use green stuff and where to buy/best stuff to buy. Then off to the fluff to decide if he should be the leader or simply the leader of the housecarls. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5282506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triszin Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 the sprue was posted in the News thread. looks ridiculously easy to ktibash. I love that they did it this way. That knew people would want to use him as a base. He's a big boy though Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5282513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Pulled the trigger, ordered Abaddon and running him as "bjorn", fluff wise he is the leader of the Huskarls. Thinking of also purchasing some Cataphractii Huskarls, just worried about the size difference between the rest of my army (primaris) and the cataphractii. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5283372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Fluff: Big Boy Primaris goes through a bought of the Wulfens. He pulls himself back (perhaps because of Primaris safeguards) from he finds himself warped and even bigger boy. That or he's a Big Boy Primaris Rune Priest who loves his Biomancy. The Return of Biomancy Bob. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5283622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnby71 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 The model is stunning and I hate to say it I'd even just paint him up as it - but I am tempted by a conversion. On a similar theme, is just me or do the new Chaos Marines look so much better than the stock Primaris, just all the extra bits and weapons, I'm jealous. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5283987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyrstuart Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Looking at the legs, sword arm, and cloak, my first thought is to try and make a feral, been-in-the-warp-10,000-years Russ just for fun. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5284243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 The model is stunning and I hate to say it I'd even just paint him up as it - but I am tempted by a conversion. On a similar theme, is just me or do the new Chaos Marines look so much better than the stock Primaris, just all the extra bits and weapons, I'm jealous. this is just my take, but i think you need the clean slate for contrast. if everything is loaded with special bits, nothing is special, right? Base Primaris models being simple and stripped down makes them very easy to add wolf-bitz too and convert to Space Wolves (or whatever other special chapter you happen like). I can work with them in a way I can't older Codex model kits without having to file off the iconography (you know, the roman styled stuff that looks fine for ultramarines but wrong on space wolves). edit: I am really, thirsty for some special wolfed Primaris kits and heroes to come out, though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5284328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnby71 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 The model is stunning and I hate to say it I'd even just paint him up as it - but I am tempted by a conversion. On a similar theme, is just me or do the new Chaos Marines look so much better than the stock Primaris, just all the extra bits and weapons, I'm jealous. this is just my take, but i think you need the clean slate for contrast. if everything is loaded with special bits, nothing is special, right? Base Primaris models being simple and stripped down makes them very easy to add wolf-bitz too and convert to Space Wolves (or whatever other special chapter you happen like). I can work with them in a way I can't older Codex model kits without having to file off the iconography (you know, the roman styled stuff that looks fine for ultramarines but wrong on space wolves). edit: I am really, thirsty for some special wolfed Primaris kits and heroes to come out, though. I do agree the current Primaris are very easy to kitbash due to the lack of Legion specific icons and gubins - I'm just liking the variety of weapons we are seeing for the new Chaos figures. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5284615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 TBH there is only 2 things I want from the Primaris since day 1. Terminators in a cataphractii style, and power weapon melee in intercessors armor. How ever we have neither, and I am tired of waiting. Anyways back to the subject at hand. Anyone else going to convert a Abaddon? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5284649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triszin Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Could make the heresy era executioner of Russ dude. Cyclone, storm bolter chain axe Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5285096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Could make the heresy era executioner of Russ dude. Cyclone, storm bolter chain axe I am not familiar with this unit, can you explain more of his duties or a source? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5285106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triszin Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Ashes of prospero, he was in that. Ill look when I get to a computer Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5285541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 The guy that Arjac looks up to? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5285564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karack Blackstone Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Geigor Fell-Hand. It is expected by some, myself included, that Geigor is "Bjorn" before his internment into a Dreadnought, however, if/until GW says so, it is mere speculation currently. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5285572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triszin Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 The guy that Arjac looks up to? ya Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354709-ideas-on-using-the-new-abaddon-model/#findComment-5285574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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