dees Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 The new year brings a new project that will likely never be finished. I’m making the Luna Wolves (until I change my mind) from the Horus Heresy as the chapter and the first figures are a Leviathan Siege Dread as a Redemptor and Terminators as Aggressor. Bryan Blaire and Doghouse 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 (edited) Here are the Relic Aggressors and Techmarine ready for priming. Edited January 16 by Firedrake Cordova LameBeard, Doghouse, Firedrake Cordova and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6015996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Looking good so far but I especially like the Techmarine, that is a great conversion. madlibrarian, LameBeard and Firedrake Cordova 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6016029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 Thanks Doghouse. Having bits from an old Ad Mech army really helped! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6016040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychobi Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 I think you have a bit more work to do to not be confusing to other players. Legend models as proxy are a bit disrespectful to your foe. crimsondave and Bryan Blaire 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6016051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Tychobi thanks for the in site, I typically go over my list with my opponent before the game and try to have an extra written list. That usually takes care of that. What would you suggest for the models to help? I’m always open to ideas. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6016052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychobi Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Proper weapons on the dread would go a long way. Grav bombard is not a legal option for a redemptor and you are missing weapons that define a redemptor dread. When models that have rules for the army you are playing as models they are not you ask a lot from your opponent, more even than just using bottle caps and tin cans as proxy. Two steps, forget the rules you know and remember what the heck they are. On a clock this process can lead to significant time loss and mistakes. Changing the silhouettes can help. Certainly not using terminators as terminators along side terminators not as terminators in the same list would be positive. A theme that fits some sort of shared lore can make the cognitive load less onerous. A kitbash is successful if it is immediately recognized as to what it represents in the context of the army it is in. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6016056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Thanks for the feedback! I’m glad the weapons on the dread aren’t glued in so they’re interchangeable. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6016077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Having found old sniper rifle and missile launcher bits I started working on Recon/Scouts. I’m also trying my hand at tissue method camo-cloaks. Here’s the progress thus far. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6017980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 To make the cloaks look more attached I tried sculpting hoods. I think some turned out better than others, but it was good practice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6018095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Here is a better look at the cloaks thanks to Agrax Earthshade. Raziel-TX, Firedrake Cordova and LameBeard 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6018358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I think they work quite well. It does look quite "blowy" where they are! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6018388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Thanks. Space Marines on a windy hell scape seems right as rain to me. Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6018615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Here’s some basic armor color so far. I thinks it’s a good start but will need a lot of weathering, chipping and grime to fit in the grim dark theme in my mind. Deus_Ex_Machina and Firedrake Cordova 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6019016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 I think the sponge use for grim dark is how the rest of the dreads and tanks are going to get done. I really like the texture. madlibrarian, Rusted Boltgun, Firedrake Cordova and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6019051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 That base-coat does look like a good starting point for the dreadnought - the sponge-painting definitely seems to work for them dees 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6019059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 (edited) I’ve been working but got a little work in. I like the red in contrast to the ivory. Edited January 28 by Firedrake Cordova Rusted Boltgun, Dr_Ruminahui, LameBeard and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6019328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Very nice You can definitely see the Trovarion influence ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6019346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 Thanks, I may stalk him online from time to time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6019381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Thank you to Tychobi for getting the wheel turning in my head about using weapons more like the the normal dreads have. Having played multiple imperial factions I was picking through my bits and came up with these to represent the Gatling Cannon and Macro Plasma Mega Super Cannon or whatever it’s really called. What do think friends? lokkorex and Bryan Blaire 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6019665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoriyaSchism Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I don't own a Leviathan so I'm not sure about the exact scale, but I feel like the Leman Russ plasma cannon is a bit big. If you have a spare Deimos Predator plasma cannon and tactical support plasma cannon, I'd try building a weapon out of those. The assault cannon is good but I'd probably add some stuff to it so it makes a bit more believable like an ammo magazine and an ejection port. dees 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6019815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 Slowly but weathering and red are coming along. Grotsmasha, Firedrake Cordova, MoriyaSchism and 1 other 1 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6020781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dees Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 Here is my attempt at glowing hot plasma coils, or whatever they’re called. It’s contrast yellow over magenta and white. Here is a step by step. Rusted Boltgun, Firedrake Cordova, Corswain and 4 others 3 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6020825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 The plasma glow looks great. I like how the weathering primarily affects the vertical surfaces of the front, as though he's been walking through a sandstorm (or similar) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6020828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtilleryman Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I have no problem with the Leviathan being used as a Redemptor, but do agree about the weapon changes. Will you be able to swap out the weapons if you want to use it as a Leviathan again? I’m considering doing something similar and making a HH army that can double up for 40K. My plan was to do things like using a plasma gun squad as hellblasters and combining meltagun and multimelta squads to use as eradicators. Definitely wouldn’t be as ambitious as this though! The dread looks great, keep the pics coming! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382093-30k-to-40k/#findComment-6020833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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