Noctus Cornix Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) Trying out a little experiment, here. With the new Horus Heresy just around the corner, I really wanted to get cracking back on my models. However, I think I'd like to wait on my Word Bearers for a while until we start seeing more pictures of what will be coming out in plastic. With that in mind, I've been mulling about with different ideas for what to do with my Mechanicum allies. I want something that feels sinister, something that will compliment my Word Bearers, but also have a nice contrast of color. With that in mind, I've been considering Xana II as the homeworld of my Taghmata forces. I really dig the fact that they have a bear skull as their sigil and I thought it might be more interesting to try and replace many of the skulls and heads in my Taghmata with different animal skulls. I also think the bright bone will be a nice contrast for my arterial crimson Word Bearers. So, here's a little test model for a conversion idea I've had for a while with my Thallax. I would really appreciate the feedback, gents. I'm gonna try and see if I can whip up a paint job on this guy in the coming days. Wanna pick up a Legio Titanicus 'Legio Mortis' transfer sheet so I can use the House Malinax transfers for my boys. Edited March 29, 2022 by Noctus Cornix 1ncarnadine, sarabando, Runefyre and 9 others 12 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) Job looks a good'un to me :tu: Provides a distinct aesthetic, whilst looking to be a minimal, easily reproducible, conversion. Edited March 24, 2022 by Grotsmasha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5807419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgersinHills Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Looks really good!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5807453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xin Ceithan Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Very cool idea. Also looking forward to see your fluff on DarkMech and Xana ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5807515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brofist Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Not sold on the skull placement tbh and I could take or leave the pauldron shield thing. Everything else is bangin tho. Nice work. Spagunk 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5807624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Not sold on the skull placement tbh and I could take or leave the pauldron shield thing. Everything else is bangin tho. Nice work. Please explain what you mean by 'skull placement'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5807725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 ..... inspired, I love it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5807747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brofist Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Not sold on the skull placement tbh and I could take or leave the pauldron shield thing. Everything else is bangin tho. Nice work. Please explain what you mean by 'skull placement'. The skulls you have on the cable seem a bit out of place imo. The others totally work Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5808110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 It's fair to say I absolutely love this: the Dark Mech/Xana vibe is something that definitely appeals, and I think you've really captured it here. Can't wait to see what else emerges . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5808121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 Forgot to post this here, but I managed to whip up a quick paintjob on this fella. It's not completely done and certainly could use some refinement, but I'm pretty happy with how he came out! Lemme know what you get think, yeah? Gamiel, RolandTHTG, Grotsmasha and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5809026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mittens Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 That looks amazing! Noctus Cornix 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5809176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 That looks amazing! Thanks, mate! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/373647-xana-ii-thallax-test-model-painted/#findComment-5809402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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