Captain Idaho Posted February 16, 2025 Share Posted February 16, 2025 Howdy all. Interested if anyone has a better, more suitable suggestion for the trinket you can see here: I'm thinking of going with the following but it's not very accurate: Not sure i could convert anything near accurate unfortunately. Maybe, if there's a way but haven't a clue what to source as a base? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted February 16, 2025 Share Posted February 16, 2025 This thing? just looks like a chain to me. Possbilty with gem or orb at the end. 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted February 16, 2025 Share Posted February 16, 2025 The venerable dreadnought kit has some decorative bits that might help. 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted February 16, 2025 Author Share Posted February 16, 2025 I'm sure I got bits somewhere of the Venerable kit too. 1 hour ago, grailkeeper said: This thing? just looks like a chain to me. Possbilty with gem or orb at the end. That could be a good idea to convert a Sternguard shoulder pad or body trinket. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted February 16, 2025 Share Posted February 16, 2025 looking at it a bit more I can see it has wings. The original bit you posted could do. There's some bits on intercessor shoulder pads. Other bits that could do would be the top of backpack standards. 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted February 16, 2025 Author Share Posted February 16, 2025 I had a go at making the wings out of green stuff and it really didn't work So I think things like the top of back pack banners are the best bet. Cutting them sufficiently could be tough to do but I'll have a go! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxom Posted February 16, 2025 Share Posted February 16, 2025 I'd cut one of the arms off the crux terminatus, file a divot, and attach the other bit. 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted February 16, 2025 Share Posted February 16, 2025 (edited) I have some memory of space marines sometimes having jewels around about 2nd edition, but so far google images hasn't turned up anything. It's such a small part of the piece I wouldn't worry too much about 100% accuracy. An acquila would do fine. What have you got so far in the model? Edited February 16, 2025 by grailkeeper Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted February 16, 2025 Share Posted February 16, 2025 11 minutes ago, grailkeeper said: I have some memory of space marines sometimes having jewels around about 2nd edition, but so far google images hasn't turned up anything. It's such a small part of the piece I wouldn't worry too much about 100% accuracy. An acquila would do fine. What have you got so far in the model? I'm pretty sure it was either the 2nd Ed. Metals, or that multipart plastic kit that had a few torsos with gems in the wings. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted February 16, 2025 Author Share Posted February 16, 2025 The suggestion of a crux terminatus part is ingenious! It would require less effort green stuff too. Ooo plenty to experiment with and work upon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted February 17, 2025 Share Posted February 17, 2025 Have you thought of taking a green-stuff mould of one of the barrel decorations from the first-born bolters? There's a miniature aquila on one of them - I don't know if it's the right size... 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted February 17, 2025 Author Share Posted February 17, 2025 That's a solid idea. Though I've used a different part I'm gonna practice that very tuing with some of my conversions this weekend. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/385329-part-source-suggestion/#findComment-6095601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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