Krakendoomcool Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 @ Custom Hero Thank you, I might come back to the chain knives in the future. I've made a unit with the chainswords as Assault Intercessors. As I've been playing Crusade recently I've switched my attention to getting the models built. Here is a Sergeant for the Assault Intercessors... Here's the squad. I enjoyed trying to get a little bit of Striking Scorpion flavour into these. Here is a Suppressor sergeant... Here's the squad... And finally a phobos Captain conversion. Went full predator influence on this one. Smoke Frog, Brother-Chaplain Kage, Galloway and 18 others 21 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5733299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsavant Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Not too keen on the sergeant's hammer personally, and would replace the large head with a pick or similar sharp implement. Mantis and hammers just feels a tad....off. The Pred Captain however is inspired, amazing conversion and use of bits. Fantastic work overall. Krakendoomcool 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5733306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Frog Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 More conversions from Krakendoomcool, so exciting! That predator captain is inspired and completely epic! I also love your suppressor conversions, I really enjoyed the original models but felt really hampered with the choice (or rather, the lack of poses) and am so glad you were able to make yours look so unique! So looking forward to seeing these guys painted up to match your previous Mantis Warriors! Krakendoomcool and Warbringer 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5733363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Reinhard Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Captain conversion is beyond cool, but i have to ask, did he take the time to strip that skull of all its flesh, seeing as the body is still got the fleshy bits on it? Warbringer and Krakendoomcool 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5733464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkhel Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) Whoa, that cap is simply fantastic! I always wanted to make some spears for my BAs and those look great. Captain conversion is beyond cool, but i have to ask, did he take the time to strip that skull of all its flesh, seeing as the body is still got the fleshy bits on it? Those not-mandiblasters might have taken care of that perhaps? Edited August 22, 2021 by Majkhel Krakendoomcool 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5733596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpwyrm Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Man that captain rocks! He is so menacing, it fits super well with a sneaky guerrilla tactics chapter like the Mantis Warriors. Where does the spear come from by the way? Your army is one of the best out there as far as theme and originality are concerned. I love what you did to the Suppressors, they don't look silly like that and the Reiver helmet suits them. Keep up the good work! Krakendoomcool 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5735184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakendoomcool Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 @ oldschoolsoviet Thank you. With the sergeant I might think about doing a claw hammer shape if i can find a good bit. Probably now i'm crusading with these im being influenced by the rules i want, like I want a Thunder Hammer now. @ Smoke Frog Thank you so much buddy! I felt the same way about those Suppressors and hadn't seen many if any changes to the poses. I wanted a bit of variation in there. @ Reinhard Thank you. It's whatever a Predator does, spinal rip (?). At the painting stage there will be a lot of blood and gore, the skull and spine will be almost completely red. @ Majkel Thanks so much. I'm using Ossiarch Bonereaper bits, check those out. @ jpwyrm Thank you. Spear is from the Ossiarch Bonereaper, the ones one horseback specifically. Thank you so much for the compliment, if I could hopefor anything it would be to have a great themed and original army! I've finally finished painting the last Bladeguard Veteran! The next thing on the building table is an Invictor. The kit is fantastic for posability. In fact i think i can build two very different builds without using glue and just magnetising the gun. It's work in progress but I'm excited for this model. Bryan Blaire, Nomus Sardauk, RolandTHTG and 9 others 12 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5741509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Having just finished an Invictor myself (and working on a second); reversing the pelvis and legs is an interesting idea... I like it! Krakendoomcool 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5741592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Chaplain Ryld Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Absolutely fantastic mate!! Krakendoomcool 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5741663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Frog Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Love the bladeguard veterans, glad to see all three painted up! Favorite Mantis Warriors I have ever seen, the conversions really make them unique and come alive with so much character! Krakendoomcool 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5742871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakendoomcool Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 @ Disruptor_fe404 Thank you! Me too, although it isn't my original idea. Captain MAGpie has even done a tutorial for the original idea. @ Brother Chaplain Ryld Thank you so much. @ Smoke Frog Thank you so much buddy. Definitely wanted a recognisably Mantis Warrior but also very much my own force. Done a bit of painting and basing. Was surpringly happy with my Assault Intercessor pre-battle damage so took a before and after shot... Was even happier after I did the basing... Smoke Frog, Nomus Sardauk, Galloway and 18 others 21 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5748700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triszin Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Rad Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5748770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkhel Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Brilliant!You could add some more random brown of the mud on the feet as now the guy looks kind like his boots were of different hue rather than dirty. Still, an awesome overall look and feel Loving the yellow faceplate on the Gravis helmet! Krakendoomcool 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5748866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Frog Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Beautiful! While I love the paint scheme, and what you have done to really dirty him up, I am in awe of how you were able to plant a fern that small on his base! Krakendoomcool 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5754616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakendoomcool Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 @ Triszin Thanks! @ Majkel Thank you. I'm using pigment for the mud and not used it much before these so will have a play around. That yellow faceplate is the closest i've come to the normal Mantis Warrior look so far. @ Smoke Frog Haha, thanks buddy. Those little plants are brilliant been really getting into them. Haven't been able to do much hobby recently for various reasons but I have managed to finish this squad at least... Hoping to get more done soon. Maybe do a squad of Beaky marines for the Mantis in the future. Let me know what you think. Brother Chaplain Ryld, Alex_Art_Workshop, RolandTHTG and 15 others 18 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5772731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Frog Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 The squad looks fantastic! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5773504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgersinHills Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Wonderful!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5773511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongbow Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Absolutely love these Mantis Warriors! Using the Aggressor heads is such a cool idea to get the mandiblaster vibe :). Shields and swords too are great. Cannot wait to see the Captain finished. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366766-mantis-warriors-praying-for-redemption/page/3/#findComment-5773516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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