DamnedProphet Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 From the waist upwards, I'm liking the new Obliterator models. Definitely a step above the old sculpts! Maybe they could have sculpted the weapons to look more like growths from the body, but nothing that some greenstuff can't fix. Travel the other direction and, well... I'm sure that some of you are also not big fans over the chaos speedo look. Before I pick some up for my Word Bearers, I'm looking to fix the look with some legs that are proportionate to the new size. I was thinking maybe the new Abaddon legs might work? Maybe the Daemon Prince, with some armor plating? What do you ladies and gents think? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 You might want to take this topic to the Chaos Space Marines forums - you are more likely to get the desired response there. Many users stick to the forums of the armies they collect, so you have a better chance of there catching the attention of, and receiving advice from, someone else who has considered converting their obliterators. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamnedProphet Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Ah, good point. Thank you, doc. Should I just re-post there, or ask a mod to help me move the topic? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I'll move it down for you :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maschinenpriester Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I got 4 currently and modeled them with a green stuff tabard to get rid of that speedo look. also i switched some weapons with leftovers from the hellbrute kit To make them look more diverse. i also did two headswaps with hellbrute heads which need to be cut down a bit. The hellbrute bits scale very nicely in general though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazSexington Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I don't think they fit as Obliterators. The models look nice, but they don't look like Obliterators. They're not fleshmetal. I'd suggest using the rollers from green stuff world to make a bunch of cabling as well, and maybe some extra armour plating. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excessus Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I have just recently started to think about making conversions of them, and the first thing on my list is to FIX THOSE FEET! :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzyeye01 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Not sure if they'd fit or not but the thigh plates from the new Havocs box could be a good thing to put on them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebs_evo7 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Admech kataphron tracks? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annatar Giftbringer Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I’m stuck with my obliterators too. My problem is that with official paint scheme makes it look like an ogryn that tried to put on its clothes/armor without assist, and forgot about pants and stuff. I can live with the sculpt, I think it’s the flesh tone that kinda ruins them for me, but I haven’t decided how to paint them instead... perhaps metallic grey? Or tone them somehow so some flesh parts are the same color as the armor plates (black in my case) and then they gradually turn into... well. Flesh? Metal? Purple goo? Something. Just want them to look like fleshmetal and armor are joined together and not separate parts. I mean, the old obliterators looked like the fleshmetal grew from the armor, the new ones look like they wear armor on top of bare flesh. Perhaps a non-skin colored fleshmetal lessens the issue..? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I’m stuck with my obliterators too. My problem is that with official paint scheme makes it look like an ogryn that tried to put on its clothes/armor without assist, and forgot about pants and stuff. I can live with the sculpt, I think it’s the flesh tone that kinda ruins them for me, but I haven’t decided how to paint them instead... perhaps metallic grey? Or tone them somehow so some flesh parts are the same color as the armor plates (black in my case) and then they gradually turn into... well. Flesh? Metal? Purple goo? Something. Just want them to look like fleshmetal and armor are joined together and not separate parts. I mean, the old obliterators looked like the fleshmetal grew from the armor, the new ones look like they wear armor on top of bare flesh. Perhaps a non-skin colored fleshmetal lessens the issue..? It all depends. I painted the first Oblit for my Night Lords with a pale, slightly Slaaneshi tone and the result looks really good: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annatar Giftbringer Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 That actually lifts the whole model for me, thanks for sharing! It also confirms that my issue wasn’t the speedos, it was the human-tone on the fleshmetal. I have a couple of the old obliterators models that I painted in Slaanesh colors, with fleshmetal kinda like yours but darker - but I was unsure of how it’d look when the armor panels weren’t black & purple. Since I intend to devote the new ones to Slaanesh (endless cacophony!) I might just steal your idea.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 That actually lifts the whole model for me, thanks for sharing! It also confirms that my issue wasn’t the speedos, it was the human-tone on the fleshmetal. I have a couple of the old obliterators models that I painted in Slaanesh colors, with fleshmetal kinda like yours but darker - but I was unsure of how it’d look when the armor panels weren’t black & purple. Since I intend to devote the new ones to Slaanesh (endless cacophony!) I might just steal your idea.... No problem. Feel free to steal away. The skin was done as such: Black Primer (obviously) > Celestra Grey > Ulthuan Grey > Druichii Violet thinned with Lahmian Medium > Ulthuan Grey > White Scar Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5319900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceranidian Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I did mine with human flesh tones, but tried to make it look bruised around the metal-flesh joints as if semi-successfully (and painfully) growing together. Doesn't quite look the same on camera as in person, but I feel it removes some of the "pantless Ogryn" look. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5320014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I'm going to use the Ambot kit to build myself a more mechanical take on Obliterators, personally. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5320045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamnedProphet Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Thanks for the help, @Grotsmasha! Also, I'm liking the ideas coming out thus far! @sebs_evo7: yeah, I was thinking cataphron tracts initially, maybe figure out a way to Chaosify it or something? @Gederas: Hey, that oblit looks good! Any chance you have a picture of the rear, too? It might alleviate my "speedo" fears some. @Ceranidian: Good job on the skin! I always find it helps to outline parts of the abused skin with a small line of pink, then highlight with pinkish-white for the raised parts. @Subtle Discord: *smacks forehead* why didn't I think of this before?! Yeah, Ambots might just be the right proportions to look for! I'll have to take a look at some, then. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5320071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Thanks for the help, @Grotsmasha! Also, I'm liking the ideas coming out thus far! @sebs_evo7: yeah, I was thinking cataphron tracts initially, maybe figure out a way to Chaosify it or something? @Gederas: Hey, that oblit looks good! Any chance you have a picture of the rear, too? It might alleviate my "speedo" fears some. @Ceranidian: Good job on the skin! I always find it helps to outline parts of the abused skin with a small line of pink, then highlight with pinkish-white for the raised parts. @Subtle Discord: *smacks forehead* why didn't I think of this before?! Yeah, Ambots might just be the right proportions to look for! I'll have to take a look at some, then. You want an obliterator booty? Here's an obliterator booty :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5320085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat33.1 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I'm going to use the Ambot kit to build myself a more mechanical take on Obliterators, personally.I can't wait to see your take on this SD I've bought some of your kits in the past and the quality and fit was excellent. I'd love to see the Rhino trim kits return as your version is way better than the GW 'stick spikes on it and were done'. I just don't see CMS that have twisted armour trim and warp distorted weapons being happy with a few spikes and trophy racks. 'Hey look what I did to our transport Lord Abaddon, I stuck some spikes on It!' Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5320185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aarik Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I've had the thought of just putting greenstuff over the upper legs and smoothing it so that it looks like armor. Then possibly sculpting some trim onto the front, and maybe some of the Mk III-style plates on the backs of the legs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5320385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I'm going to use the Ambot kit to build myself a more mechanical take on Obliterators, personally.I can't wait to see your take on this SD I've bought some of your kits in the past and the quality and fit was excellent. I'd love to see the Rhino trim kits return as your version is way better than the GW 'stick spikes on it and were done'. I just don't see CMS that have twisted armour trim and warp distorted weapons being happy with a few spikes and trophy racks. 'Hey look what I did to our transport Lord Abaddon, I stuck some spikes on It!' I'm trying to keep the Trim Kits in stock but they're proving to be too popular. I'll make 15-20 and people buy them 3+ at a time so they sell out fast. Right now I need to expand the line and keep doing all sorts of background stuff for the studio and life in general so I'm limited in how much I can cast. Doesn't matter how well a few kits sell if I don't expand the range and appeal to a wider range of potential customers, so as much as I want to keep the stock up I simply can't cast all the time. Yes, I really need to expand to properly resolve this issue but I need enough election to support the many factors that will come with expanding before I can undertake it. I'm just in that catch-22 point of a startup where I need more of everything but can't afford it, yet. Slow-and-steady and all that jazz, progress is happening, it's just going to take the time it takes, if I want to do it right and avoid borrowing vast sums to prop it up too soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5320404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamnedProphet Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 @Gederas: Uhh... it's too late to change my mind now, right? @Aarik: I was thinking something similar, maybe even shaving the legs first to resemble smoothed-out armor and then use greenstuff for the fleshy bits. I look forward to seeing what you produce! @SubtleDiscord: I second what PJ1933 says, your armor trims really make CSM vehicles better represent the aesthetic than simply put spikes on the top. Good luck on the startup process! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5320636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kythnos Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Do we actually have more pictures from users who converted the Shadowspear Obliterators? I want my second set to look different than the first and am still looking for inspiration (same for my second Venomcrawler). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5321011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excessus Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I'm trying to pose them differently as we speak. It's tricky but doable... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5321141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kythnos Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I'm trying to pose them differently as we speak. It's tricky but doable... Looking forward to seeing the results! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5321150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isengrin Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I'm getting close to finishing my first obliterator conversion and since I pretty much share DamnedProphet's opinion, he's gonna resemble a huge mutated terminator more than a mini helbrute like those straight out of the box. But I left the centurion-like feet after clipping away the pistons on the back. They've been growing on me. I'll post some pics in here when I'm done and I'd love to see more of other people's conversions. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356156-new-obliterators-conversions/#findComment-5321172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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