Khrangar Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I have begun converting my Space Marine Chapter Master (as of yet unnamed) out of Commander Culln and I need a good head for him. I have 4 possibilities for which head I will use. They are: Iron Warriors Head 4 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Khrangar/commander1.jpg Rebreather Head from Tactical Squad http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Khrangar/commander3.jpg Bionic Head from Tactical Squad http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Khrangar/commander4.jpg And then there is always the helmet that the model comes with. I am leaning towards the first one with the Iron Warriors head but I want other people's opinions as well. Of course, if there is another head that you think would be more fitting, then please feel free to suggest it. Thanks in advance, Khrangar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoon Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Of those options, I prefer the Iron Warriors head. However, for your Chapter Master, you definitely want something beyond the average - something very expressive - and it's tough to get that with a helmeted head. I'd suggest finding another figure with a head you like (not necessarily from the 40K line) and doing a transplant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lysander Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 None of those say Chapter Master to me I'm afraid, for much the same reasons as schoon posted. You'd ideally need some charachter and expression in the face. BL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyson_Vore Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I like the Iron warriors head as well, it looks better than the other heads, which just seem.. too plain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHarold Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I like the rebreather head. Gives the model a bit more character than the others, to my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 id say use Cullns head, maybe change the hair if you really want to... its got more character than the others you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardus Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Rebreather head or the chaos rebreather head ! Ardus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Q- Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Curious... why not the bare head that comes with that kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaoswolf Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Of those 3, I'd use the IW head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khrangar Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 The problem I saw with using Culln's head was the initial 'Hey it's Culln' or more likely 'Hey it's that Red Scorpion guy' or something to that effect. My GS skills are minimal but improving but I don't feel comfortable changing the hairstyle of Culln. What about a Bretonnian Knights Errant head? There is one with long hair that I think would be ok. The problem I saw with using Culln's head was the initial 'Hey it's Culln' or more likely 'Hey it's that Red Scorpion guy' or something to that effect. My GS skills are minimal but improving but I don't feel comfortable changing the hairstyle of Culln. What about a Bretonnian Knights Errant head? There is one with long hair that I think would be ok. http://uk.games-workshop.com/bretonnia/min...ghts-errant.gif (top middle guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Q- Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Even with just a shaved down Mohawk to a bald head Culln would look unique. Everyone around *here* might know the base model but in play I'm not sure the average opponent would. The biggest thing Culln has going for him as a Chapter Master head... he looks old. You can also add bionics to replace an ear or two. Very easy to do with little experience. Shave off the ear, put a ball of Greenstuff, press it flat into a circle, press your hobby knife into it to make some slits/detail, maybe poke a tiny hole. Painted up it'll look great. You could also give him a fuller collar, bring Greenstuff up his neck to his chin, press the hobby knife in around for ribbing. You could give him a Kurgan like under-suit hood. File down all the head details except the face, spread less Greenstuff than you think you'll need around the head, leave a tight line around the face to be the edge of the hood, smooth it all out. There's a lot one can do without expert Greenstuff skills to turn a unique twist on a head. The Brettonian head will look fine but too young for a Master. They're better on Scouts and younger Marines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazal Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I say bionic face with the IW helmet attached to his belt/hip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother apocalyptic Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Id say culln bare head, but with some GSed hair and beard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khrangar Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 What about any of these heads? If it were the bottom guy, his topknot would be cut off. The spot where the head goes on Culln is rather deep so if I use a bare head, I intend to shallow it a bit with GS. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Khrangar/heads.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyinghippo Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I have begun converting my Space Marine Chapter Master (as of yet unnamed) out of Commander Culln and I need a good head for him. I have 4 possibilities for which head I will use. Wheres #4? :) Also all of the ones you just posed dont seem to fit. Commanders deserve something special for heads those heads are just so overused IMO. An nearly always instantly recognisable. Also try some non-marine ranges maybe the IG range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khrangar Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 Number 4 is the Helmeted head that it comes with. IG eh? Hmm, I may have to check that out. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkbunny Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 catachans are allways good, try a heavy weapon team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khrangar Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 I tried the Catachans but all their heads had bandanas or some facial expression that I didn't like, so they're out. The only Imperial Guard head that I can think that looks decent is the Cadian Sergeant's. I was thinking of some Chaos Terminator heads though: http://store.us.games-workshop.com/storefr...Size=b&Img=4801 http://store.us.games-workshop.com/storefr...Size=b&Img=4869 I was also looking at the Chaos Lord's head but need to see a frontal view before I show interest in it. Then I was thinking about the Sage from Coteaz's retinue: ++NOT MINE. MODEL USED TO SHOW HEAD ONLY++ http://www.coolminiornot.com/86306 Then there was the Witch Hunter's Special Character Karamazov, but I don't know how big the head is nor how hard it would be to remove it from the body. If anyone can help me with this, I'd greatly appreciate it. Khrangar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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