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Post by: Panic
yeah,
Loving your blog. It was great to read in blog view!
Your typhus is simply amazing.
I think you need a little more fabric at the back of the hood into the armour and it could be a little bit worn out and rag like.
The split toes don't look finished, looks like you just cut in with the knife, some detailing is needed maybe need a little base trim going into the cleave.
Love your work.
Panic...
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Post by: Chopasaurus
Great work man, you've made me want a Chaos army damnit! 
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Post by: MrMerlin
Love the new head!
 Darth Bob wrote:I would think about maybe adding some stitching or something to make it stand out a little more and give it some more character. Maybe make it look like Leather Face's mask from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Give him one, single, eye hole hidden beneath a mask made from the flayed skin of those ravaged by the Strain. Right now it looks like a face plate and looks rather flat and plain when compared to the rest of the model.
I think some more detail on the mask would give it a lot of character and menace.
How about something like this:
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Post by: Gitsplitta
That's really impressive Guita. Love the way the cracks and cuts and the color of the armor give him an ancient feel. Very menacing. I see what you mean about the head... I'm not sure there's anything you could do without messing with the aesthetic.
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Post by: Know No Pear
Holy cow. He looks amazing! However, the paint on the back portion of his pelvis just looks like it was painted on, they don't really seem like weathering.
Also, about the head; perhaps adding two rows of eyes that go downwards (six, in total?) on each side and giving them an orange colour/glow. It'll contrast quite nicely with the paleness of him.
Those are my two cents. Great job on him, really. I'd be happy if I ever reach such clean standards of painting!
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Post by: Moltar
Guita, that dude looks awesome. As for the head, I think if you made his jaw fleshy it would draw a lot more focus, instead of having it white. Regardless, he looks like a total boss.
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Post by: Blood Angel 17
I think that it looks great as is, but if you did want to change something about the head, and I'm not saying that you should, a tongue or something similar protruding from the mouth would look really good, and also menacing.
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Post by: GiraffeX
A work of genius Guita, he's so good I wish I could buy one for my Death Guard.
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Post by: LoneLictor
Why didn't GW hire you to design the new Chaos models? I wanna be able to buy somethin' like that.
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Post by: sennacherib
Wow. Your stuff is amazing.
I love seeing conversion work and this is an amaZING read. Gonna have to lurk here more often.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks guys! 
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Post by: nerdfest09
that is really creepy! love it! face is great just enough contrast dude don't sweat about it! so what's next?
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Post by: DarkStarSabre
That head works. I like it. Reminds me a bit of the Mouth of Sauron - the disturbing jaws giving a voice to an otherwise Voiceless and Soulless thing. It keeps with the aesthetic and character as well, so good for it!
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
Love the look of him!
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Post by: decoste007xt
this guy looks like a total badass.... i want him!
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Post by: Bruticus
That is such a great model, and the head is excellent - really menacing. The aged wrought iron helmet is painted very well, a good amount of rust. As Moltar said, you might get the head as more of a focal point if his chin wasn't the same colour as his armour.
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Post by: Lamby
Once again, an outstanding realisation of Chaos. Pandemion is more bad-arse than plain old Typhus that's for sure.
Love the different approach you went for with the head, there's an evil feel to it that a head with eyes just wouldn't convey.
Awesome work, great to see original conversions.
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Post by: Crystal Geyser
I'm going to say you definitely made the right decision with the head. The old one implied brute force, a shattering powerhouse of destruction, and was indeed quite fitting for any terminator lord.
But this head implies, a sickly, necrotic scourge that slowly lurks and festers. I can imagine Pandemion's rasping death-rattle as he coughs out billowing clouds of locusts into the air, and I hate to imagine the abominable features lurking beneath the maddening patchwork shroud.
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Post by: Squigsquasher
I agree, the new head looks majorly sinister.
Also, have you any plans for the Mourngul kit?
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Post by: Anung Un Rama
He looks fantastic! I really like how you worked the Dark Eldar blade into the scythe. Looks it can just fold in, when he's not using it. And unfolding weapons are just bad-ass.
The one thing I don't like is the base. It's a great base, no question there, but it doesn't really fit the army in my opinion. Too bright and alive.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot guys.
He had his first outing against the deluded grey knights of Titan yesterday. He certainly proved his worth as he killed 5 grey knight terminators, and challenged and killed a terminator justicar, a terminator librarian, a terminator grand master and a dreadknight - single handed.
Squigsquasher: I've thought about it, but I am having difficulty coming up with something he could represent.
Anung un Rama: I know what you mean about the bases. But, believe it or not, the colour scheme of the army really comes to life when I add the static grass. The paintjob is okay until I add the grass, then it becomes great. I think the contrast of the muted hues and the vibrant green sets it off.
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Post by: Nashbashem
That guy is seriously badass! I love him. I hope you dont mind me asking but do you have any advice for scultping with GS? I'd love to make things like you are making. Keep up the amazing work 
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Post by: Anung Un Rama
DUDE! Stop it! I just skimmed through the whole thread and I don't think my mind can blown much further. 
Seriously, every single miniature you touch turns into awesomenium or something like that. Fantastic ans inspirational work all around.
The leader of The Strain is among my favourites. Never thought a hovering power armor could look so cool.
And speaking of amazing, I totally came up with the idea to combine the Skaven beast with a Defiler body on my own before I saw it in your thread. 
Automatically Appended Next Post: You know, how I just wrote how much I love everythign in your blog and am completly blown away by it? That was before I saw... "The Fly".
I'm running out of adjectives to formulate my praise for your models. But of all the 40k conversions I have seen in my life, that thing has to be in the top 5.
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Post by: spudkins
What you got coming up next?
peace spud 11th legion
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Post by: Darth Bob
I was really opposed to the new head before, but now that it's painted, I retract my previous opposition. The rust detailing and the pitted look you gave it really make it pop. It looks very bland and flat before but now, with your exquisite painting, it looks far from bland. Great job. A worthy lord for your Death Guard.
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Post by: gigasnail
have to echo darthbob. amazing model, again.
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Post by: jeremyj1234
You and monkeyh are probably the best damned Khorne and Nurgle modelers I've ever seen! You've inspired me to actually start painting again!
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Post by: Boringstuff
This thread inspired me to pick up my paintbrush and finish painting my Chaos Space Marines.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Something wicked this way comes...
A small teaser for my newest project. Very excited about it.
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Post by: Lamby
Wicked? Frakkin EVIL!
Looking good so far, can't wait to see where this beast goes...
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Post by: nerdfest09
Holy fething gak dude! that thing is going to be massive!! and so sinister it's going to frighten all your other sinister conversions! and that's saying somethin'
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Post by: Anung Un Rama
A Forgeworld Bloodslaughterer on converted Forgefiend legs? Wow. I can't wait to see what you'll use for arms.
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Post by: johnscott10
Is it bad that I first saw this as a Krogan from the Mass Effect games?? It does look somewhat similar.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Oh man... very sinister.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks - can't wait to get some more work done on it.
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Post by: Know No Pear
It sorta reminds me of a mechanised Angron DP
Awesome!
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Post by: Yellowbeard
Incredible.
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Post by: Anung Un Rama
Don't you love it how well many Dark Eldar parts fit with Chaos models.
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Post by: Bloodhorror
Holy gak....
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Post by: nerdfest09
Ah Mah Ghaaaad!!!!!
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Post by: Kepora
...mind = blown.
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Post by: Matt.Kingsley
Holy...
Tht thing looks boss!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot. Still trying to figure out what head to use.
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Post by: Anung Un Rama
Are you kidding? The head fits the pose perfectly!
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Post by: WarsmithAldrac
Had to register after seeing that Blood Slaughterer conversion (and cleaning the coffee from my laptop screen)
Bravo sir! Bravo indeed!
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Post by: Kepora
If only Maulerfiends could take an Ectoplasma cannon...I think that'd be epic. If oyu REALLY want to use an alternate head, a Heldrake one may look wicked.
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Post by: SilverMK2
That looks pretty damn impressive.
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Post by: WarsmithAldrac
Well Guita, after seeing the finished Pandemion, I MUST build my own for my Chaos Lord. You sir, are an inspiration to us all!!
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Post by: Red Skullz
That thing looks as brutal as brutal comes!
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Post by: Biohazard
Looking great with the arms buddy. What other heads do you have in mind?
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Post by: Veteran Sergeant
O_o
Wow.
Sometimes people overdo it with Chaos and it looks too comical. That's possibly one of the most truly ferocious looking Chaos conversion contraptions I've yet seem. Excellent work.
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Post by: WildeThing
I have come quite late to your thread, having stumbled across it looking for ideas for a death guard army of my own. What attracts me to a nurgle army is the conversion possibilities, and needless to say everything you have done here is staggering.
That said I was most impressed by your second take on typhus or Pandemion, it is just staggering and I could't improve it, so I think I will just do my best to imitate it! Could you tell me what parts were used? In particular the arms/powerfists/shoulder pads have me stumped.
One other question, I can't imagine how i could get hold of obliterator legs, and buying the kit just for those legs is a bit out of my price range (I don't like the models so would't use the rest of them!). Would it be possible to use other legs, perhaps the chaos terminator lords with a bit of greenstuffing? Or are the obliterator ones neccessary for that impressive size and ratio to the torso?
Thanks for sharing all of this truly excellent work!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks for the kind words guys.
 WildeThing wrote:I have come quite late to your thread, having stumbled across it looking for ideas for a death guard army of my own. What attracts me to a nurgle army is the conversion possibilities, and needless to say everything you have done here is staggering.
That said I was most impressed by your second take on typhus or Pandemion, it is just staggering and I could't improve it, so I think I will just do my best to imitate it! Could you tell me what parts were used? In particular the arms/powerfists/shoulder pads have me stumped.
One other question, I can't imagine how i could get hold of obliterator legs, and buying the kit just for those legs is a bit out of my price range (I don't like the models so would't use the rest of them!). Would it be possible to use other legs, perhaps the chaos terminator lords with a bit of greenstuffing? Or are the obliterator ones neccessary for that impressive size and ratio to the torso?
Thanks for sharing all of this truly excellent work!
Sure thing:
Torso: Grey knight front, combined with regular terminator back, and a chaos terminator halo glued in. The vent on the front is a berzerker back pack cut and filed down.
Legs: Obliterator legs.
Right arm: loyalist power fist (pointy finger cut off, and glued back in to a closed fist)
Left arm: Chaos power fist.
Shoulder pads: Obliterator shoulder pads.
Icon: Plaguebearer kit
Head: Plaguebearer head, with green stuff.
Cabling done with the masque tube tool.
About buying the obliterator kit: I just bought the finecast kit, and sold of the two remaining ones - the finecast ones sell like hot butter.
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Post by: WildeThing
Amazing, thank you.
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Post by: PDH
Wowzers. Now that is going to special when finished.
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Post by: Squigsquasher
I LOVE the Maulerfiend. One thing I will say is the main weapons need to be beefier. The claws just look too small.
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Post by: Cave Johnson
Guita where are you?!?!?? Where are the updates?!?! Where are the new jaw dropping conversions?!?! Am I the only one who checks this blog almost daily to see if he's posted anything new???  are you letting your real life get in the way of your hobby life?? I hate it when that happens......
I selfishly demand you show us something new and awesome!!! 
OR ELSE!!!*
*or else I'll continue to cry myself to sleep because of no new GuitaRasmus awesomeness....
Am I the only one??? 
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Post by: Know No Pear
You're not the only one, but I guess he has issues to settle before coming back here with his greatness. Be at peace, and wait for a bit. I'm sure he'll come back!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Hi there.
I'm flattered that you're actually checking this thread for updates, but I'm a bit "burned out" on the hobby at the moment. No worries, it'll come back, but I pour a lot of heart and soul into the minis, and sometimes I just need a break.
I've been more into playing music for the past few weeks, but you can rest assured, this blog will be back.
Until next time, take care.
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Post by: ghosty
Take your time, I'd prefer a lovely new miniature than a half baked one!
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Post by: Cave Johnson
Yes sir! I completely understand. I took almost a year off at one point. Thanks for the reply. I will patiently await your return 
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Post by: Iron-Encore
Nice to hear from you music is a good source of inspiration in my books take care, I for one can't wait to see your exceptional conversions coming into the fold!
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Post by: SlaveToDorkness
How did I miss this? Awesometastic!!!
I cannot steal these ideas fast enough!!! 
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Well, I know that this isn't chaos... Or Nurgle... Or even 40k... But I've been bitten by the Inquisimunda bug, and I'm really enjoying painting very few minis and converting them a lot, so I've begun an Inquisitorial warband for Inquisimunda. Here's the guys so far. The only finished guy I have is this guy, the others are getting ready for paint:
Inquisitor in Power armour, with shoulder mounted hellfire gun:
Tech Adept, with Servoarm & plasma pistol:
Zealot with Eviscerator:
Acolyte with Heavy Stubber:
Astartes bodyguard, power armour, bolter & chainsword:
Truescale, savvy?
And a picture of the whole class:
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Post by: Lord Kaesar II
Wow, now there's some nice conversions. I especially like the fully meched out servitor, even the auspex bit on back.
The techpriest himself, though, still has something to be added. I dunno, he just screams Necron too much, unless that's a deliberate angle. Maybe hydraulics all over the place, like the servitor but smaller? I don't know what sourcing you'd have, besides making them yourself, but he just needs a little something to really make the floating/ mech body work out. I also like the TSed bodyguard, with his older bolter. A Deathwatch, yes, but what chapter shall he be of?
Overall, that's a great inquisimunda group! really coming along!
PS, cool Maulerfiend too, especially as I was less than impressed by the one GW put out. the new Daemon machines didn't really resonate with me, but yours does!
Kaesar II
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Post by: KrautScientist
Hah! What a joyous occasion, GuitaRasmus! You are indeed alive, and you have decided to try your hand at INQ28! That's great! Can't wait to see these models finished!
The Mechanicus Construct is once again a testament to your enormous talent, and the WIP shots are awesome too! One thing, though: Astartes are absurdly powerful in Inquisitor, so I wouldn't necessarily run a Deathwatch Marine as a regular member of an Inquisitorial retinue, but rather as a single individual -- and even then, only use him sparingly. That's only if you are interested in actually playing, though.
Keep up the great work!
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
Looks good, I just guess i have too much to do to build a warband at this current time.
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Post by: Squidbot
Wow!
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Post by: Anung Un Rama
By Thor's Hammer! This is utterly fantastic. I mean, your stuff usually is, but once again, totally blown away here. I can't even pick a favourite.
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Post by: Bruticus
Cool stuff. I think the heavy stubber acolyte is a bit plain though. It's a nice base model but will be too recognisable as it is.
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Post by: Squigsquasher
Oh no...
GuitaRasmus has caught the dreaded "True Scale" bug.
But if anyone can do a good True Scale Marine, it's Guita.
Excellent work thus far!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Making a little progress, slowly but surely:
Exorcists astartes bodyguard:
Inquisitor:
I also had a cool idea for a Slaanesh lord, so I went with it - never ignore inspiration:
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Post by: Hive Fleet Lazarus
the new lord looks interesting, Are you going to leave the face eyeless because I think it would give it a much more demonic look. The multiple arms lives it a slanessi feel as well
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Absolutely - the head was the part that inspired me for the conversion.
The fluff behind is going to be something about him being the butt of some perverse joke by Slaanesh by robbing him of his senses - sight, smell, hearing - and granting him short bursts of those senses whenever he kills. Obviously WIP.
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Post by: jpwyrm
Sow! The new lord looks really promising. Where is the head from? Is it an original sculpt? Can't wait to see more, even more so if this means some slaaneshi troops coming to this log!
Great work!
JP
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
Love the Truescale, how did you fill in the area that you pinned to make it Truescale?
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Those are extraordinary Guita... wow.
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Post by: Know No Pear
QFT
If I may, where did the head from Mr Slaanesh-Is-The-Best come from?
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Post by: gameandwatch
Curious as to where the lords head came from, personal sculp or what?
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Post by: Dreadclaw69
Truly awe inspiring
Now please excuse me as I retrieve my jaw from the floor
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Post by: KrautScientist
Fantastic update, GuitaRasmus! That Slaanesh Lord is just sick! The head's from Vilitch the Curseling, isn't it?
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Post by: Darkmoonlight
Oh my god these are amazing. Where does the head come from for the slaaneshi dude?
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Post by: SelvaggioSaky
Ok!
I've been away for too long
I didn't remember the brilliancy of this thread, I had to go from page 35 where I left and get hit by the wonderful models You did
You are truly a master!
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Post by: Biohazard
The Inq stuff is looking great but I really cant wait to see more progress on the Slaanesh lord. I do like your multi limbed creations
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Post by: spudkins
You are some awesome. Where do you get or make them heads from?
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Post by: Malika2
Wow...now that's a Chaos Space Marine!
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Post by: Nashbashem
You've just made Slaanesh much more badass now Love to see him finished
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Post by: Deunstephe
Man! All the stuff on this blog is amazing! I just don't know what to do now!
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Post by: MeatShield
That slaanesh lord is breath taking!
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Post by: dominiquekee
Your paint work is amazing dude! Really enjoyed looking through your thread
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
A bit of progress on the lord - I'm considering entering him into The Fang (nordic GW paint comp) this saturday, if I can get him done:
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Post by: Squigsquasher
I love the shade of pink you've got there! How did you do it?
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Post by: SelvaggioSaky
You must enter in the comp with this beauty!
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
That's crazy good work!
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Post by: Gitsplitta
The blending on that armor is phenomenal.
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
Are you still using Washes for the majority of your armor?
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Post by: Crystal Geyser
You should really do more slaanesh stuff, as that shade of purple is very nice.
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Post by: Malika2
Just realized that the character looks a lot scarier without the backpack.
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Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe
The paint helped me realize just how masterful a conversion you've created. There are absolutely no seam lines at all.
The paint also struck me that the Hive Fleet has finally figured out what to do w/ all of the Space Marine gene seed they have been devouring. Gentlemen, welcome to the next generation of Genestealers. You may cry if you wish.
I can't correctly put into words my specific feelings on the actual paint job. Even incomplete is awe-inspiring. You are an incredibly skilled and accomplished artist.
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Post by: Darth Bob
Pretty sweet stuff, Guita. I'm excited to see the Necrodefiler all painted up. How's that Maulerfiend count-as coming along?
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Man that's cool.
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
The tail is my favorite part
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Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe
I can only see ripped jpg icons. 
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Post by: Theophony
I think it looks great. But does it only have four legs? Nothing ring with that, but was it to cu down on the size or just to keep six limbs all together?
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Post by: A Kvlt Ghost
I haven't caught up on this thread for far too long. Excellent work, as always.
I know it was a while ago, but can I ask about your forgefiend conversion? Specifically, what was involved in shoulder-mounting those guns? It looks great. That tongue is a brilliant touch, too.
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Post by: Nashbashem
Slaanesh Lord and Necrofiler looks awesome and congrats on getting in WD
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Post by: Warboss Imbad Ironskull
.........just found the thread..........OMG!!!!!
I now have to start a Chaos army
Also where is the Inquisimunda acolyte from? I've got a conversion planned for a radical Witch Hunters retinue and that body would work perfectly for his Executioner!
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Post by: Deunstephe
 Warboss Imbad Ironskull wrote:
Also where is the Inquisimunda acolyte from? I've got a conversion planned for a radical Witch Hunters retinue and that body would work perfectly for his Executioner!
That's one of the chaos cultists from Dark Vengeance, he's got a stubber I think.
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Post by: Warboss Imbad Ironskull
Thanks, I think that model will work nicely
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Post by: whalemusic360
Grats on the dread in WD.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Hi everyone! And thanks for the congratulations on the WD feature - it's a bit of a childhood dream, from back when WD was worth spending money on - yes, I'm that old. 
I wanted to share a brand spanking new project I've been inspired to work on - Dark Mechanicus! I love Daemon Engines, they're absolutely some of my favorite chaos units, so I thought - why not make an army based on them? These guys are only WIP, but I like where it's going - I've been cutting and gluing bits together all weekend. I'm incredibly inspired regarding the modelling, but I could use some input regarding the colour scheme - all inputs are appreciated.
Here they are, so far: (there will be 7 or 8 machines all in all)
The Kaban engine (Daemon Prince/wings)
Defiler:
Maulerfiend:
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Post by: FantasyBob
OH MY.......This last one is AMAZIIING!
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Post by: GiraffeX
Wow your conversions are so amazing, I could spend ages trying to work out which bits come from what kits.
In regards to colour I'm not sure I would say red and a dark metallic colour but that would be similar to your World Eaters (I think they were Word Eaters without going back a million pages).
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Post by: Kepora
Deep, DEEP and dark red with gunmetal and/or black trim? Either way, these guys are looking -amazing- as usual! If you're doing a Dark mechanicus army, then you -have- to include a Warsmith-Iron Warriors are awesome, have close ties to the Dark Mechanicus, are awesome, they -invented- Daemon engines, are awesome, they -still- produce the most Daemon Engines and Obliterators, and did I mention that they're awesome? it'd also be a nice change of pace from all the Pee Marines (AKA Imperial Fists) that've been cropping up on the front page over the past few months. And I just think you could do some really epic stuff with them!
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Jaw drop....
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Post by: Casey's Law
Kitbashing really is your forte GR. Those DM look great.
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Post by: Malika2
Hmm, perhaps not go for red, seems too much like the normal mechanicus, but also the World Eaters you've already done. What about trying a black scheme, or perhaps brown would be nicer?
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Post by: SelvaggioSaky
Amazing job!
I propose to go Iron Warriors all the way!
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Post by: hk1x1
Wow, your Dark Mechanicus conversions are fantastic, but I especially like that Maulerfiend, it's very nicely balanced and very well made, I cant wait to see what you build next.
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Post by: DexterKong
Wow. Just wow. Everything I've seen from you has been truly inspiring and outside of the box, but these take the cake for me so far. You have a creative mind I envy.
As far as the paint scheme goes, I would stick with dark metallic colors, with plenty of oil and grime stains. I think this color scheme would suit your painting style nicely. Perhaps some liberal splattering of blood to add an accent color, and instead of the tradition blue or green for the glowing eyes and lenses, go for a sickly yellow to emphasize their twisted and corrupt nature.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
 DexterKong wrote:Wow. Just wow. Everything I've seen from you has been truly inspiring and outside of the box, but these take the cake for me so far. You have a creative mind I envy.
As far as the paint scheme goes, I would stick with dark metallic colors, with plenty of oil and grime stains. I think this color scheme would suit your painting style nicely. Perhaps some liberal splattering of blood to add an accent color, and instead of the tradition blue or green for the glowing eyes and lenses, go for a sickly yellow to emphasize their twisted and corrupt nature.
The yellow might actually be pretty cool - I was thinking about red glow, but I think yellow could be really cool too - thanks!
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Post by: nerdfest09
Brilliant and inspirational as usual! simply jaw droppingly creative models mate! I think the Maulerfiend needs a little something though? perhaps more of the mechandrites used on the other models coming from the rear of him? and in regards to colour, I personally have always seen the loyal mechanicus in the deep rich reds and the dark mechanicus in a deep dark green velvet with lots of tarnished metals and burnished gold links and accents?
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Post by: KrautScientist
Fantastic work, Rasmus! After the Tzeentch Defiler - which was nice enough, but clearly lacked the breathtaking creativity of your usual projects, if I may be so bold - these last pieces are a brilliant return to form! I especially love the inspired combination of parts from several chaos and non-chaos kits in these. Extra kudos for finally proving that the Tombstalker makes for an excellent souce for chaos daemon engines!
Regarding the colour scheme for these, I would advise you to check out Meade's thread for inspiration. Meade went for a black (actually Black Legion, at least at first) colour scheme with light effects in red for a brilliantly creepy result.
Hope this helps! Eagerly awaiting your next update!
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Post by: Dreadclaw69
 KrautScientist wrote:Regarding the colour scheme for these, I would advise you to check out Meade's thread for inspiration. Meade went for a black (actually Black Legion, at least at first) colour scheme with light effects in red for a brilliantly creepy result.
You read my mind Red and black are the primary colours of the Machine Cult anyway. If those on Mars use red as their primary colour why not have the Dark Mechanicus reverse the scheme and have black as the main colour, with red as a spot colour?
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Post by: Boringstuff
I really like your choice of Necron bitz spliced in with the Heldrake main body for the Defiler, very impressive. For the colour scheme perhaps you could paint the armour plates black and give them a coat of gloss to make them seem like a carapace. For the mechanical bits you could paint them steel but with a dark red wash to show the malignance of the daemon seeming across its metal body.
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Post by: Monsterzonk
I love the Dark Mechanicus concept you're proposing, and the conversions are truly awesome! One thought that occured to me was maybe using the Tyranids Codex rather than CSM? Just an idea, since you said you wanted a small army of daemonengines, and some of the Tyranid organisms would fit that concept rather well...
As for the paint scheme, I'd second the opinion of not using red. It's too much loyal Mechanicus. Maybe mostly black, with an oily sheen? And a few steel and brass accents?
Cheers,
Monsterzonk
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Post by: Lamby
The last machine is amazing!
I really enjoy trying to guess which bits you're using.
As for colors, I'm with Malika2 - the red mechanicus scheme has been done and is too reminiscent of the Mechanicus.
Perhaps a rusty metallic, with Iron Warriors-style hazard striping - in place of the Mechanicus black-and-white checks.
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Post by: Theophony
Loving th tentacle beast great job sofar, can't wait to see these babies completed.
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Post by: TheRobotLol
Very good job on the Daemon Engines, I'll definitely be watching this with interest.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot, everyone! I really appreciate the input as always. Don't worry, every necron rune will be removed - as I said, they are all very much WIP - I just like to go with the inspiration to build, and fine tune details later.
Tonight I've been working on my lord - he has terminator armour, lightning claw and a chainfist. He's magnetised to the base, so I can remove him and put him on a mechanical palanquin (which will be based on the thunderfire cannon tracks). Obviously, he's still missing a lot of tubes and stuff, but I really like where he's going:
"But", I hear you say - "Isn't he a bit small for a terminator?" Not really.
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Post by: Knightley
Oh wow, the level of detail on these conversions is jaw dropping, please keep this blog going!
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Post by: Casey's Law
Very nice, he looks suitably sinister!
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Post by: Deunstephe
By the heavens above, this thread is purely jaw-dropping!
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Post by: Anvildude
Maybe, for the paint scheme, go completely opposite. The opposite color of Red is Green. Opposite Black is White.
Green and white- and it'd give you the opportunity to do some sick bronze (with the green being oxidization) and 'soiled' white ceramics.
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Post by: Boringstuff
The use of that Dark Vengeance Chosen torso and head make for a rather chilling Lord that fits in perfect with the style you are going for
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Post by: gianlucafiorentini123
The Dark Mechanicus stuff is amazing I might just have to steal some of your ideas. Quick question what do you call the stuff you use to base your minis?
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Post by: Squigsquasher
Awesome as ever!
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Post by: JimBobTucket
WOW! Subbed
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
Amazing work and super grats on the WD entry. I was so excited to see it.
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Post by: TheWarmaster'sRevenge
These models bring great glory indeed to our Infernal Masters. They do magnify them exceedingly. Be thou exalted.
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Post by: Darth Bob
Guita doing Dark Mechanicus? Color me excited.
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Post by: Igandris
You, sir, are a visionary.
Not only are you a good painter but you have a superb eye for combining bits.
Kudos to you and I look forward to seeing more.
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Post by: Meade
very happy to see you've converted over to dark mechanicus guita!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot, guys! There's a bit of progress here from the dark, nasty forge world:
The Lord is done - thanks to the fantastic tube tool:
I've put some armour plates on the legs of the defiler - it looks much more chaotic now, I like it!
Some new projects this week - I've been wanting to make some monowheel bikes, since I got back to the hobby about 2 years ago - now's the time! They're based on skaven doomwheels and doomflayers, and there's only gonna be 3 - I still need to do the unit champ, but my local GW only had two doomflayers, so I'm waiting for it to arrive.
I've also started on my "drake" - the squid of d00m!!! Sadly, I can't claim it's entirely my own idea, since I saw a similar creation somewhere online, but I liked the concept and decided to tweak it a bit, and make it my own:
Coming up: Forgefiend (based on decimator), Mutilators, and skitaari! I'm on fire with this project!
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Post by: Lord Kaesar II
The Monowheels are great. Wasn't the some Epic model along the same lines?
Loving the squid flyer, reminds me of some of the opponents in Shadow of the Colossus.
I'll admit that I haven't read much of the words of the blog, but I'm also liking the new defiler, who I'm thinking has the core of the new chaos flyer?
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Post by: Igandris
I love those Monowheels!
Why do you have to be so good!?
If I ever meet you I will slay you and devour your essence to gain your talents.
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Post by: Darth Bob
Creepy, disturbing, and and awesome. Just like your stuff usually is. I absolutely love the Monowheels. They looks so freaking cool!
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Post by: Boringstuff
... Awesome work.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Lord Kaesar: Correct, the defiler body is a heldrake.
Thanks a lot guys - always appreciate the kind comments.
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Post by: Casey's Law
More great kbashing Guita, so good!
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Post by: killykavekommando
Why can't I convert like this?
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Post by: Know No Pear
Lookin' good, guita. I saw the squid picture too, and if I ever get a heldrake for my chaos army I plan to do it up that way as well.
Looking forward to more updates!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks!
"Hey GW - I fixed your Helbrute for you!"
I've just finished the basic construction of the first helbrute - I apologize the pictures, I'll take some better ones tomorrow in the daylight:
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Post by: Casey's Law
That's looking good man, nice to see someone make something pretty out of that kit. I'm not 100% on the arms to be honest, particularly the claw, but maybe I'll change my mind before your done.
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Post by: jpwyrm
Please do mail them this along some pictures of your work!
All those daemon engines are fantastic! Stay focused and keep posting!
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Post by: Dreadclaw69
Those are some beautiful conversions. They are all simply stunning. The drake remind me a little of the Reapers from Mass Effect (in a good way)
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Post by: Gitsplitta
UUgh... nasty piece of work there Guita. Nicely done.
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Post by: killykavekommando
Damn right you fixed GW's Hellbrute. This is beautiful.
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Post by: Boringstuff
I didn't think that the GW one was that bad, but you still obliterated it with your conversion there.
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Post by: Idols
Excellent Hellbrute conversion, totally inspiring.
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Post by: Lint
Just have to jump in again and say that this is my favorite plog to follow on Dakka. And I have to ask, I'm so curious, can you take a picture of your bitz box(s)?
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks!
@ Lint: I'll see what I can do, but it's really nothing special.
I've been busy tonight, making the two last machines for the army - a second helbrute and a forgefiend (decimator) - I'll try to get some better pics tomorrow, but for now, heres a pic of the whole gang:
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Simply mind boggling.
*boggle* *boggle* *boggle*
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Post by: Casey's Law
That looming metal tide would make any enemy have second thoughts!
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Post by: Know No Pear
Woah. Even with the size comparison with your cultist, I didn't realise the scale of your champion. Now that I see it... Woah. 
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Post by: Boringstuff
All of the machines tie together really well, I like your style.
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Post by: gianlucafiorentini123
The Hellbrutes amazing looking can't wait to see it painted up.
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Post by: Bloodhorror
Simply Beautiful...
I Tip my Warped hat to you good sir and your fantastically chaotic work as usual!
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Post by: GiraffeX
Looking forward to seeing some paint on these guys Guita
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Fresh from the dark forge:
Helbrute 1:
Helbrute 2: (still missing leg plates)
The first couple of skitarii, led by an electro priest:
And a forgefiend - still lots of greenstuff and tubes to do:
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Those are just insane Guita... you are a mad, mad genius!
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Post by: The Masked One
They look amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing paint on them.
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Post by: Trondheim
Dear sweet love of the Warp! Your work shows just how amazing Our hobby can be when in the hands of a master like you. Well done
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Post by: Casey's Law
Very nice additions!
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Post by: Darth Bob
Jeeze, I'm gone for a few days and you put out so many deliciously fantastic Dark Mechanicus stuff! Everything looks really great, I love the use of the Decimator as a Forgefiend.
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Post by: shingouki
I had to pick my jaw off the floor.Fantastic,creative and original stuff.Keep up the good work.
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Post by: Dreadclaw69
Really fantastic, characterful conversions there. The use of the pilot from the Penitent Engine is inspired.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot guys, I really appreciate all the kind comments - It definitely makes it worth taking all the pictures and updating.
I messed around in PS with my army list, just for fun:
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Post by: nerdfest09
Love your work as does just about everyone I know :-) although slightly bummed as I was planning something very similar with the decimator and forgefiend parts myself! Oh well, I just now have an excuse to go back through your entire catalog of amazing conversions and see if something inspires my own twisted mind! this is going to be simply an amazing project you're undertaking again Guita and each update I'm happy to see something else so creative, it appears you are Dakka's premier warped converter and Dark_gear is our Tyranid specalist, imagine if you two had kids together! omg! the models......
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Post by: Casey's Law
 nerdfest09 wrote:...it appears you are Dakka's premier warped converter and Dark_gear is our Tyranid specalist, imagine if you two had kids together! omg! the models......
I lolled. Particularly since just a couple of days ago I was writing to DG that very thing. Well... up to the baby making bit!
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Post by: btldoomhammer
Awesome work. Those kit bashed demon engines are just amazing. And everything seemingly goes together as if those bitz and pieces where made for this and not from different kits.
If i had the money to spare i would steal many of your ideas instantly as those beasts are what i envisioned my chaotic warmachines to look like.
Argh now i'm tempted to spend a lot of money to kitbash build my own still unbuilt defiler ...
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Post by: __othersoldier
some really inspiring work here, I really like your take on a lot of the engines, dreads on sentinel legs always look good, your use of the leg plates make them not look to spindley.
cant wait to see some paint on them.
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Post by: rwzimmerman
Absolutely fantastic work! Prepare to be plagiarized repeatedly.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot guys.
You should feel free to steal any and all of my ideas for your own creations - that's the whole purpose of having this blog, to inspire others. I do appreciate a link to this blog, if you copy a whole concept, though.
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Post by: Darth Bob
GuitaRasmus wrote:
You should feel free to steal any and all of my ideas for your own creations - that's the whole purpose of having this blog, to inspire others. I do appreciate a link to this blog, if you copy a whole concept, though.
Well that's good, because I'm definitely going to be making my own version of those brilliant Possessed you did a few pages back.
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Post by: Anung Un Rama
Stop it Guita! You're killing me! This stuff is so amazing! The Demon Prince is wonderful. I really didn't know what to do with the shoulder pads from the Forgefiend, but you make it work so well. The face with the mechanical mandibles (that's the word, isn't it?) is my favourite part. The Defiler is the most awesome take on the concept I have EVER seen. It's clearly a Defiler, because it has the multiple legs and the huge cannon. But the way to use those tentacles make it look less like a a warmachine with a tank cannon and more like a deep sea monster about to tear someone's face off. The Maulerfiend is easily one of the most vicious 40k walkers I've seen so far. I love how you used the unimpressive body of the FW Slaughterer and made it so much more menacing just by putting it on some real legs. I'm a sucker for Dark Mechanicus projects anyway, so I'm in love with the the Terminator Lord . Though I'm wondering: Why a T-Lord and not a Warpsmith? And those bikes. Oh my Gork those Bikes. I'm surprised the Doomwheel fits so well on Bike bases. I might have to use that fact for something.  The least impressive thing is the Squid, but that's only because I've already seen it done. However, since you switched it around and now have engines exhausts where the eyes could be, I can't wait to see the finished product. That Hellbrute....  It's not the first time I see a Dreadnought-torso on Sentinel-legs, but it looks awesome everytime anyway. I'm almost surprised you went with the regular head. IMO it's the weakest part of the Hellbrute. And lastly, the Decimator looks a lot less goofy with the Forgefiend guns. Gotta find something to put mine on as well.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
 Anung Un Rama wrote:Stop it Guita! You're killing me! This stuff is so amazing!
The Demon Prince is wonderful. I really didn't know what to do with the shoulder pads from the Forgefiend, but you make it work so well. The face with the mechanical mandibles (that's the word, isn't it?) is my favourite part.
The Defiler is the most awesome take on the concept I have EVER seen. It's clearly a Defiler, because it has the multiple legs and the huge cannon. But the way to use those tentacles make it look less like a a warmachine with a tank cannon and more like a deep sea monster about to tear someone's face off.
The Maulerfiend is easily one of the most vicious 40k walkers I've seen so far. I love how you used the unimpressive body of the FW Slaughterer and made it so much more menacing just by putting it on some real legs.
I'm a sucker for Dark Mechanicus projects anyway, so I'm in love with the the Terminator Lord . Though I'm wondering: Why a T-Lord and not a Warpsmith?
And those bikes. Oh my Gork those Bikes. I'm surprised the Doomwheel fits so well on Bike bases. I might have to use that fact for something.
The least impressive thing is the Squid, but that's only because I've already seen it done. However, since you switched it around and now have engines exhausts where the eyes could be, I can't wait to see the finished product.
That Hellbrute.... It's not the first time I see a Dreadnought-torso on Sentinel-legs, but it looks awesome everytime anyway. I'm almost surprised you went with the regular head. IMO it's the weakest part of the Hellbrute.
And lastly, the Decimator looks a lot less goofy with the Forgefiend guns. Gotta find something to put mine on as well.
What a wonderful comment - thank you very much, I really enjoy when someone gets inspired from my work. My thanks!
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Post by: Boringstuff
WARNING! WARNING! EVIL SCIENTIST ALERT!
Your creations are amazing and I really enjoy how sinister they look, and the skitari look particularly evil with those gasmasks.
THEY'RE ALIVE!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot.
I've played a few games, and I feel like I wanted to change up a few things - this is the new list:
So these questions remain:
1) How do I make an awesome biker lord that looks great with my evil wheels?
2) I'm going to use Thallax cohort for my noise marines - what do I about terminators then?
Any inspiration, links or thoughts are welcomed!
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Post by: Meade
1) You could make the lord a counts as Lord on a juggernaut, and fashion some beasty means of locomotion.... whether they be tentacle or leg. An added benefit is that the jugger has a huge dreadnought base to work from.
2) thallax are huge, make them your terminators/oblits... make for noise marines some other shock troops with weird looking guns.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
 Meade wrote:1) You could make the lord a counts as Lord on a juggernaut, and fashion some beasty means of locomotion.... whether they be tentacle or leg. An added benefit is that the jugger has a huge dreadnought base to work from.
2) thallax are huge, make them your terminators/oblits... make for noise marines some other shock troops with weird looking guns.
Actually, they're not that much bigger than a space marine, according to the forge world pics - I would rather have them be a bit bigger than space marines, and make the terminators even more bulky.
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Post by: Meade
GuitaRasmus wrote: Meade wrote:1) You could make the lord a counts as Lord on a juggernaut, and fashion some beasty means of locomotion.... whether they be tentacle or leg. An added benefit is that the jugger has a huge dreadnought base to work from.
2) thallax are huge, make them your terminators/oblits... make for noise marines some other shock troops with weird looking guns.
Actually, they're not that much bigger than a space marine, according to the forge world pics - I would rather have them be a bit bigger than space marines, and make the terminators even more bulky.
Well I couldn't argue with that.. bigger is better! Looking at those pics they certainly seem a bit larger than terminator size.
I imagine forgeworld will come out with a bigger model for mechanicus, i think I saw a preview somewhere.
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Post by: GiraffeX
They have some robot things planned, depends how long you want to wait.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Meade wrote:GuitaRasmus wrote: Meade wrote:1) You could make the lord a counts as Lord on a juggernaut, and fashion some beasty means of locomotion.... whether they be tentacle or leg. An added benefit is that the jugger has a huge dreadnought base to work from.
2) thallax are huge, make them your terminators/oblits... make for noise marines some other shock troops with weird looking guns.
Actually, they're not that much bigger than a space marine, according to the forge world pics - I would rather have them be a bit bigger than space marines, and make the terminators even more bulky.
Well I couldn't argue with that.. bigger is better! Looking at those pics they certainly seem a bit larger than terminator size.
I imagine forgeworld will come out with a bigger model for mechanicus, i think I saw a preview somewhere.
I promise, I'm not trying to argue, but I'm usually pretty good at seeing things like that, and I was convinced that they are about the same size - I got curious, and I jotted this size comparizon together - they really are EXACTLY the same size as terminators:
They don't look as heavily armoured though (as I recall, they have a 4+ armour save in the Heresy book), so I thought they were more fitting as an Astartes like robot.
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Post by: Know No Pear
Perhaps do it the same way you've done with your bikers, with those wheel-y things. It just has to be bigger and look more evil, as well as have more tentacles.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Man, this bike lord is a difficult concept to pull off - I've made a VERY rough mockup, and could really use some opinions - am I on the right track, or should I go another route?
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Post by: Gitsplitta
I'm not sure Guita. From the front it looks very cool... but the plasma cannon on the far side seems odd. From the driver's side it just looks kind of confusing, but that situation might resolve with good paint job. I'm just not certain that the big wheel and the bike mesh well together. One or the other... OK, both... meh.
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Post by: Anvildude
I'm liking the asymmetry of it- makes it feel more like I think true Chaos ought. Though I do somewhat agree with the plasma cannon's positioning being off- perhaps just front mounted before the marine, or possibly hanging off the smaller side of the bike- then have a forward swept scythe blade or lashing tentacle out where it's mounted now.
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Post by: DeathGod
First, I've been lurking on this thread for forever... amazing work. I'm totally ripping off your ideas as I type...
As for your biker lord mock-up... thank God its a mock-up! LOL
If you want to follow the same stylistic theme as the bikes, just throw a hydraulic arm opposite the weapon housing with the appropriate close combat weapon of choice.
If I were you, I'd take that evil looking Tron bike the marine there is standing on, hack off the marines torso, and fuse him to the bike. Kinda like those filthy loyalist AdMech dudes with tracks for legs, but this is a wicked evil Tron bike and inherently superior in every possible way.
PS: If you want to do a parts breakdown on that bike, I'd gladly have your virtual children... well, find a good surrogate mom for your virtual children , seeing as how I lack all those girl parts...
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Post by: Pause Game
Very inspiring work, these are great creations, the daemon engines are awesomely unique!
The tentacles on the Heldrake have bamboozled me.. why haven't more of these appeared, they are sick!!!. It fills in da gaps A perfect MISSING LINK.
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Post by: Know No Pear
I'd have to agree with Gitsplitta. One or the other. Having seen your mockup, I'd say that perhaps the lord being suspended between two wheels or something along that train of thought may work.
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Post by: MeatShield
I'm with Gits on this one. I love the wheel, and I love the bike but, I feel that it's going to be hard to sell the two together. I like the idea of cutting him to fit the bike and a GS cloak over some biker legs.
If you want to keep the wheel, try rotating the plasma to the other side to see if you can balance it out with some trophies or other fabrications.
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Post by: KrautScientist
Hmm, I seem to be the only one actually liking the mockup a lot, precisely because it's so unconventional...
- the huge wheel itself is already perfect. Those huge spikes would make for a rather bumpy ride, of course, but reality be damned - Rule of Cool and all that
- I also like the smaller, "bike like" construction to the side. It makes for a good base for the champ and immediately communicates the fact that this is not just another regular "bike".
- I think the Chosen model could really work well, depending on what you are going to do on its right side: What about building a fusion between pilot and machine there, having cables originate from the Chosen's body and plug into the workings of the huge wheel? That would support the already asymmetrical build and go towards the Dark Mechanicum look you are going for. You may also want to add some crazy cabling to the back of the champ's head, just because
- I also think the Plasma cannon could work, although I feel it needs more chaos: a huge daemon maw for a muzzle, or something like that. And maybe some additional cabling could represent how the champ is controlling the weapon less like a machine and more like a part of his own body?
Anyway, I seem to be in the absolute minority here, but I think it's a concept you don't see every day, and it really has a lot of potential!
EDIT: Come to think of it, you could easily replace the champ's powerfist with a wicked, multi-segmented weapon/arm hybrid, another lasher tendril from the fiend kit, or something similar...
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Post by: ghosty
If we go by the lore style of thinking, I think it could work. The wheels by themselves seem to be just robots specifically tailored to the purpose of driving around and gunning people down; with this the case, it would seem out of place to have one in this style and shape leading an army. More so, if he's supposed to be the armies progenitor, being a wheel seems a bit... well I don't think he'd be readily able to tinker with things much. Your current idea kind of reminds me, at least in concept of Krauts Biker Lord? A guy driving, and the Lord sitting in a sidecar? In this case, a giant spinning wheel machine, with a sidecar for the Lord attached?
Not 100% convinced just from the mockup, but hell! From your previous works, I know it's going to be awesome! Just make sure the Lord looks appropriately Mechanicus, and make sure his sidecar meshes well with the death wheel, and it'll look fantastic.
So what's going to happen to your previous lord? Could he work as a mockup for your Terminators, seeing as you're looking for ideas? Like, 5 mechandrite giants that look like him?
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
List looks fun and the army looks fantastic!
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Post by: bigfish
I would have had it so the entire bike and lord rider was inside of a slightly bigger wheel with space on the sides so he could still attack with melee weapons as well as being able to run things down with the spiked tracks. Sort of like a those cage's where you get moter bikes riding inside and they go near verticle but just fliped so the bike would still be the right way up. (sorry if that made no sense)
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Post by: Casey's Law
My first thought was that I absolutely loved that biker lord, I figure the right arm was all snarled up in tentacley goodness within the wheel. I can imagine him using it to bash things up on his merry travels. That got me thinking though, what if you put him inside the wheel and give him some new ridiculously large cc weapon or tentacles? Hard to say without see the concept but it could be fun.
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Post by: Anvildude
Hamster ball o' doom?
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Post by: Lint
I like the mockup, +1 from me! The only other way I might suggest would be two big wheels at an obtuse kind of angle with the driver somehow suspended between on a mount with all the corresponding guns attached.
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Post by: catharsix
Wow, that bike concept is AWESOME. i am totally going to steal the idea when i can finish up a few more existing projects...
-C6
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Post by: Theophony
That mock up is terrible, you should send it to me and build another one, which you should also send to me with the rest of your army (armies).
Hopefully the sarcasm came across there. I love the build, chaos asymmetry with just enough spikyness
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Post by: Iron-Encore
@ Lint When you said your idea it reminded me of the Hailfire Droid from Star Wars episode II http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080427020732/starwars/images/9/9f/Hailfire_droid.jpg
I feel this would be ideal for your lord and a suitable ride to boot
All credit to Lint though.Well done!
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Post by: Kepora
I rather like it; just be sure to use that model for the Lord! It's my fave sculpt from the DV box! XD
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Post by: Lint
Yes that's it exactly! I knew I remembered seeing something like that somewhere before, good catch!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot for the kind words, and the suggestions. I've messed around with the bits quite a bit (bad pun intended), and I still kind of like the sidecar-idea the best - so I've tried to incorporate it into the design better, so it merges with the bike, making it look like an integrated part.
Bear in mind that this is still VERY rough mockup - the idea is that the magos is going to interface to the throne using lots of tubes, having lots of mechatendrils as well, and making the whole thing much more spiky:
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Post by: Bruticus
That does look a lot better. Have you tried putting the stabiliser wheel and the magos behind the big wheel? It might be too long for the base and it might look too much like a penny farthing (from hell) but it could work.
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Post by: Casey's Law
Yeh I'm liking this, it's going somewhere good!
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Much better!
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Post by: Physh
Holy hell those mono wheels look awesome. This blows my version of dark mechanicus outta the water
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Post by: nerdfest09
Penny Farthing from hell sounds ..... well ......... it sounds just like a Penny Farthing! if you've ever tried to ride one?
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Post by: zachwho
Jesus!!!
apparently you are the embodiment of modeling excellence!
but, i hate you!! people like you make me hate my models, i just look at them with dusgust and shame!! lol
you're extremely talented!
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
Much better with the wraith
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Post by: Boringstuff
The way the sidecar concept is heading sounds brilliant.
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Post by: Warboss Imbad Ironskull
I absolutly love the Dark Mechanicus squid and defiler, if you still have it can we maybe get some closer shots of the original monowheel lord? he looked pretty cool in his own right
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Post by: walker90234
Is it just me that LOVED the spikes on those wheels? (i'm not a 'MOAR SKULLZ!' fanatic, don't worry) I'd like to see how they looked on this design; I do much prefer this one, but I liked the spikes
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Ladies and gentlemen - I am proud to present to you...
Arch Heretek Karulek:
With his unit:
Part of this model was a challenge for myself - since it came out, I thought that the Khorne Skull cannon/throne thing was one of the ugliest things GW ever made, so I gave myself the challenge of converting something cool out of it, using at least 50% of the kit - I am pretty proud that I actually think I pulled it off.
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
Those look awesome
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Post by: Gitsplitta
That's stunning... especially with the rest of the unit!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot. I'm working on my Thallax cohort (Noise Marines)... Sooooo frustrating to put together.
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Post by: Casey's Law
Wonderfully impressive!
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Post by: BrotherTitus
 Enzephalon wrote:This thing is a beast. I love this conversion although I'm not a fan of chaos.
Can't wait to see it painted.
bro, that was exactly what I was going to say. Automatically Appended Next Post: Also, Mind. Blown.
You have a real talent for this mate, thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Boringstuff
Yes. Just. Yes.
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Post by: Abaddon87
Sub'ed and I just wanted to say I've just finished reading this whole thread and GuitaRasmus, you inspire me. Your conversions and creations are unique and amazing. I have learned much from your work (and will be basing many of my own creations off these ideas). Thank you sir and keep up the awesome work!
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Post by: Rawson
I stopped by the CPH GW on Tuesday; great to see your stuff on display down there!
Keep up the good work, Rasmus!
-Rawson
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Post by: Fisher001
Holy ****, that's one scary mofo on a bike. You've got a really creepy, Gothic look with these models that is working great so far.
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Post by: MeatShield
WOW! What an amazing twist on the Ach Heretek. So beautiful in the group shot! you have really nailed this one.
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Post by: Squigsquasher
Wow...
The level of awesome is just...through the roof.
The Arch-Heretek looks like he will be a pain to paint though...
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot guys.
What is this madness...?
... More to come.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Insanity...
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Post by: nerdfest09
Oh you tease! ...... but i like it!
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
I love how you make the warning photos, looks so darn good!
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Post by: Squigsquasher
Hamana Hamana Hamana...
I can hardly wait!
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Post by: Boringstuff
Another Daemon Prince or Heldrake.
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Post by: Charax
Blight Drone!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
@ boringstuff and charax: Nope. ;-)
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Post by: bigfish
Mechanicus blood thirster counts as?
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Post by: btldoomhammer
It's always hard to tell what Guita comes up with next as his mind doesn't work like us normal - simpleminded - people.
It's probably something from the CSM codex and by the size of it maybe some form of a hovering Forgefiend/Maulerfiend.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Nope, still wrong. :-D
Hint: It's smaller than the image leads you to believe - I purposefully did this. ;-) Also, it's obviously not done yet in the pics.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Whoops, already guessed.... no idea, but I have the feeling I'm going to love it!
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Post by: btldoomhammer
GuitaRasmus wrote:Hint: It's smaller than the image leads you to believe - I purposefully did this. ;-)
You tricky bastard.
But whatever it is it will be - and already is - epic. Can't wait to see more pics.
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Post by: Theophony
GuitaRasmus wrote:Nope, still wrong. :-D
Hint: It's smaller than the image leads you to believe - I purposefully did this. ;-) Also, it's obviously not done yet in the pics.
Spawn? Or hovering version of the demolisher?
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
Mechanicum protector?
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Post by: bigfish
a servo skull?
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Post by: Boringstuff
That would be hilarious bigfish. Maybe an obliterator?
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Getting closer, but still not right. I'll reveal it tomorrow, when I can take proper pictures in the daylight.
Btw, I'm about to begin painting the army (I'll batch paint the whole army. ), but I'm really in doubt as to what colour scheme it should have. I have a couple of ideas, being red, purple, green or black, but I could really use any and all suggestions, especially with a picture for inspiration. Hit me with your best shot!
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Post by: SelvaggioSaky
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Post by: Sheep
Looks like it could be the dark mech version of the thallanx, maybe a terminator.
Either way it looks amazing, and the painting is something we're all looking forward too.
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Post by: Theophony
I'd go with a deep reddish/purple. The red being the mechanicus color, but darkened due to the corrupting power of chaos, and an spooky purple glow for the power lines. Sorry no pics as its in my head, feel free to look around in there at your leisure.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot for the suggestions - keep 'em coming!
@ Big Mek: My thanks for the kind words - that means a lot.
The winner of the "bumblebee from hell" guessing competition is the user... Sheep!
The mystery is revealed; the "bumblebee from hell" is the master sculpt for a mold I made, to make... Wait for it... My termicide unit! I wanted a 3 man plasma termicide unit, because I really like the concept of teleporting in the midst of the battlefield and shooting like a madman. However, I dislike the idea of using extremely rare terminator suits for this, and besides I needed to make them look even bigger than the Thallax cohort, since I used those for power armour. I got the idea of a hunter drone, driven by a daemon, and this is the result - I realize that it's a very strange concept, but I like it a lot.
Empyrean Hunter Drones:
Size comparison
Pictures of more new stuff I've been working on:
Heavy Praetorians (Noise Marines, sonic blasters and blastmaster):
Objective marker (For gaks and giggles) - runaway servitor:
(The concept is stolen from another AdMech builder - I can't seem to remember who, so if you know please post it, so I can give proper credit)
Skitarii Prime (tech adept leader):
Skitarii Secundus (Electro priest leader):
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
Damn, I recognize so many bits, then see others i have never heard of, this whole army is really impressive and i am green with envy.
Great work Guita, i have no doubt the painting will match the complete masterclass your modeling is! Keep them coming
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Post by: SelvaggioSaky
, so much effort and passion all round sir!
Btw, the user You're referring to could be Bruticus?
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Post by: tinfoil
I love this project! Sooooo weird and wonderful. So macabre. So grim-dark-distance.
I particularly admire the skitarii leader conversions.
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Post by: Sheep
WINNAR!
They look great mate, the little talos arms make them look like demonic bugs! Perfect!
They are much bigger than I thought they would be, but scaled next to the "noise marines" they are the correct scale.
What parts did you use on the thallanx guns?
Keep up the inspiring work, I keep trying to think of ways to "imperialise" your ideas for my own ad mech, but the chaotic nature of most of your daemon engines makes that hard :p
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Post by: Boringstuff
So close! Looks awesome as normal; the concept is a bit strange but the end product is just ridiculously good.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot - as always, I appreciate the kind words. :-)
@ Sheep: I've been lurking on your blog too - great work there. :-) The gun is made from a Necron Immortal gun ( don't know what its called) combined with the thallax gun, and a dark eldar spiky bit.
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Post by: johnscott10
That necron gun looks to be the Tesla gun thing. Can't remember the full name but I know its Tesla based.
Must say I'm loving all the stuff you have posted here.
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Post by: GiraffeX
Fantastic work as always Guita, the Hunter Drones are an excellent concept. I can just see them materialising out of the warp (deep striking) ready to spray plasma death.
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks for the kind words.
I'm still in doubt as to what colour scheme they'll get - here's a couple of ideas:
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Post by: Gitsplitta
3, 9, 7 in that order.
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Post by: whalemusic360
I like 4, maybe with some hazards.
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Post by: Iron-Encore
I like paint scheme No' 9 its different from the colour schemes you've done in the past from what I can recall and its something that could challenge you, but lets face it what can challenge the great GuitaRasmus! xD
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Post by: SelvaggioSaky
9 all the way!
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Post by: KrautScientist
Knowing the quality of your paintjobs, I would love to see you tackle number 9. That could end up looking so cool if done right...
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Post by: bigfish
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
when i saw you pondering schemes i was thought a dark matalicy perlecent green would be quite cool.
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Post by: Kepora
3 or 6. HAS to be 3 or 6.
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Post by: Hive Fleet Lazarus
I think 5 or 8. Both would look awesome on your models
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Post by: SlaveToDorkness
6 or 9!
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Post by: Rawson
One more for 9!
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Post by: sockwithaticket
9, 4, 5 in that order. I'm sure whatever you choose will look incredible.
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Post by: Banjoben
I like no.8 the best
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Post by: Malika2
9, or otherwise 8. That would be cool!
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Post by: GiraffeX
I vote 10 and 11 because I'm different
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Post by: Casey's Law
Whoa, you don't have an off switch and I love it. Your concepts are so imaginative and packed full of character, I just can't get enough!
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Post by: Boringstuff
6, 4, 3. In order of preference.
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Post by: Medium of Death
Has to be 9, 4 & 5 are a close joint second.
Absolutely love this thread. Inspirational work.
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Post by: SlaveToDorkness
11,11,11,11,11,11,11,11,11!!!!!!
In that order.
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
6 is my favorite just cause it seems fun, but 9 is sexy too!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Wow, thanks for the input! I'm still considering, and while I like #9, I'm worried that it doesn't really scream "Dark Mechanicum".
Btw, this project is getting weirder by the minute... I wasn't completely satisfied with helbrute no.2, so I gave it another try, and tried to make something different - I kinda like where this is going.
(The pilot is just a stand in, until the stores open tommorrow, so I can get a plastic necromancer or chaos sorcerer)
Oh, and I've gotten hold of the new C'tan - as soon as I saw it, I knew it would work great for my "data daemon allies" (as inspired by the "Dark Adeptus" book - "daemon programs" or living electricity of sorts), as a Greater Daemon (Keeper of secrets). Also, I'm considering using dryads as lesser daemons (daemonettes). They will all be airbrushed either a creepy bright green or blue. I'm still pondering about the mount for the greater daemon - but it's such an amazing miniature.
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Post by: bigfish
Personally i think 9 with hazzard stripes would look good and still allow for area's of just green and link to the Mechanicusnuss
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Post by: Casey's Law
More epic concepts! Yay!
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Post by: KrautScientist
Those are some seriously awesome new additions, as per your usual standard
Regarding the colour, I think the point is that, unlike the "loyal" AdMech, the Dark Mechanicus doesn't seem to have an established, iconic colour scheme in the first place. So I think it's really rather okay to go with what looks cool -- and no. 9 does look fethin' cool at that! I think the interesting part will be the contrast between the armour plates and any (daemonic) flesh there might be. Plus, as bigfish suggested, you can (and probably should) always add hazard stripes as needed.
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
Wow, Wow Wow
Jaw dropping awesome Hellbrute!
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Post by: Malika2
Will there be more Skitarii?
What about Obliterators or Mutilators?
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Post by: Squigsquasher
6 looks good to me.
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Post by: tryanotherone
This army project belongs definately to the best projects on the entire internet!
Very unique, very themed and absolutely gorgeous!
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Post by: GuitaRasmus
Thanks a lot for the kind words. :-)
@ Malika: perhaps at a later time. For now I just want two units of skitarii, so I can spend the points on the big guys. I've thought about making a single mutilator, just for fun. I'm not really interested in obliterators, since everybody and their grandmas are using them, they take up a heavy support slot (where I would rather have machines), and I've tackled converting them already for my death guard.
Tryanotherone: I dont know about that, there are many VERY nice armies on the webz, but thank you for the kind comment - I put a LOT of effort into this army, so its nice when people like them. :-)
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