I hate to tell you this mate but I meant the coffee cup holding arm
Thats why I said holding a megaphone or like Vik said a telescope
Although that arm looks food but the pose seams a bit unbalanced, sorry for the confusion on that I feel quite bad for sending you in the wrong direction
lone dirty dog wrote: I hate to tell you this mate but I meant the coffee cup holding arm
Thats why I said holding a megaphone or like Vik said a telescope
Although that arm looks food but the pose seams a bit unbalanced, sorry for the confusion on that I feel quite bad for sending you in the wrong direction
I trusted you! How could you let me down like that, LDD?
I ended up choosing that arm because I liked it the best, so don't beat yourself up too much. I know what you mean about being unbalanced, though. I'm hoping that the shoulder armor will help. What do you think?
Maybe I'll mock up something with the other arm, just to see.
In the end, he's not glued in, so it would be easy to change.
lone dirty dog wrote: I hate to tell you this mate but I meant the coffee cup holding arm
Thats why I said holding a megaphone or like Vik said a telescope
Although that arm looks food but the pose seams a bit unbalanced, sorry for the confusion on that I feel quite bad for sending you in the wrong direction
I trusted you! How could you let me down like that, LDD?
I ended up choosing that arm because I liked it the best, so don't beat yourself up too much. I know what you mean about being unbalanced, though. I'm hoping that the shoulder armor will help. What do you think?
Maybe I'll mock up something with the other arm, just to see.
In the end, he's not glued in, so it would be easy to change.
Dont worry Rawson I am beating my self now with a large stick Dam that hurt …….
But I have faith in you to achieve the desired look although I understand what Vik is getting at by the pic he posted I myself would go with more a corresponding shoulder pad.
Something more like the armour worn on the opposite arm, but only a shoulder pad maybe with a crest or V on it .
I have to ask the Coffee break arm where is it that from I have an idea for something
Viktor von Domm wrote: you could look for dwarven arms... i own one that holds a small beer mug...
Cheers Vik but tried that one before and the proportions are way of the one Rawson used looks in scale, I want to recreate a picture of a British tanker drinking his mug of tea but in miniature form
Viktor von Domm wrote:the pose of that arm and the sleave is looking good... tho the shouler of that arm still needs a certain something...
like this :
and the armored arm still lacks those cables
Now that would be fancy! It doesn't really fit the style of the rest of the army though, unfortunately.
What would the cables be powering? It's not a PF he has down there...
lone dirty dog wrote: I hate to tell you this mate but I meant the coffee cup holding arm
Thats why I said holding a megaphone or like Vik said a telescope
Although that arm looks food but the pose seams a bit unbalanced, sorry for the confusion on that I feel quite bad for sending you in the wrong direction
I trusted you! How could you let me down like that, LDD?
I ended up choosing that arm because I liked it the best, so don't beat yourself up too much. I know what you mean about being unbalanced, though. I'm hoping that the shoulder armor will help. What do you think?
Maybe I'll mock up something with the other arm, just to see.
In the end, he's not glued in, so it would be easy to change.
Dont worry Rawson I am beating my self now with a large stick Dam that hurt …….
But I have faith in you to achieve the desired look although I understand what Vik is getting at by the pic he posted I myself would go with more a corresponding shoulder pad.
Something more like the armour worn on the opposite arm, but only a shoulder pad maybe with a crest or V on it .
I have to ask the Coffee break arm where is it that from I have an idea for something
I tend to agree with you, LDD. I'm thinking single plate of armor, and I like the crest idea. We'll see how that goes.
I think that arm is a standard IG sentinel pilot arm.
BTW, have you lost weight? You're looking rail thin these days...
lone dirty dog wrote:do you think we are the only two left on Dakka
lol
Freytag93 wrote:Sorry to spoil your party guys. Back on topic, this is some amazing work man.
Though it was nice to have a little banter on my thread again, it's been a while Thanks Freytag! Let me know if you have any ideas
Last night I got to work a bit (plus an extra hour for going back to normal time )
Got the Hydra riveted, like a good little =]_,=er
And mocked up the vent for the triple capacitor
Not even close to the original, but I'm not shooting for a copy where people say "Wow, you got a FW Valdor". I think it looks like a good enough vent
I think the crest will look great maybe incorporating the Vostroyans V and something representing a tank unit insignia but what you are on your own with that
Yes, a bit thin these days no carb diet ……… I used to only eat potatoes No Halloween is on its way so it was fitting , plus the t-shirt says Dirty Dog on it
The rivets on the hydra is tops truly worthy of a riveter
The vent is looking brilliant mate plus with a scratch build you don't want and exact replica, if you did you would just buy a FW one
Have you got a picture of the vent set against the tank track side to get an idea of the overall look
Banter is always available on league threads, it's a requirement .
i am totally envious about your riveting... i need to find some bare metal soon to work some riveting wonders on it myself... so baaaad!!!!
as for the armored arm issue... well i know it is currently no PF... but it should be... it should be... otherwise i fear it doesn´t make sense to have one armored arm and one soft arm... stands to reason... even IF you add the armored shoulderpad... then it still doesn´t make sense to me... add a lil technical gitmo on his back and you have all things wrapped up nicley...
oh and that vent... very good looking... and even better than the real thing if you ask me... as the lil side gizmo makes it so much more selling the idea!!!
Viktor von Domm wrote: i am totally envious about your riveting... i need to find some bare metal soon to work some riveting wonders on it myself... so baaaad!!!!
as for the armored arm issue... well i know it is currently no PF... but it should be... it should be... otherwise i fear it doesn´t make sense to have one armored arm and one soft arm... stands to reason... even IF you add the armored shoulderpad... then it still doesn´t make sense to me... add a lil technical gitmo on his back and you have all things wrapped up nicley...
oh and that vent... very good looking... and even better than the real thing if you ask me... as the lil side gizmo makes it so much more selling the idea!!!
Vik don't forget these are Vostroyan's a very traditional looking army, so the armoured look would be correct.
Look at the general troops they all wear armour of some kind for style and look, I think on this occasion you are wrong mate maybe got your wires crossed pun intended
hurhurhur.... the armor i have no issues with... no way^^ but if you have a cuirass and an armored arm... then where is the sense in onearmed armor? either both... or find a reason for the one plated arm...ergo...powerfist... a bit medival... but i think it would look great...
I love the use of that Empire Captain I do think you need some armor on the unarmored arm just to give the model some balance.
as vik said above the armor is somewhat out of place, a powerfist or such could add to it, but to be honest I have always found most of 40k fluff and characters to be out of place, why would someone run at you with a hammer when they could shoot you from a spacestation? so might as well have some armored generals in tanks, adds to the gothic look. I like it.
@ Vik and Sageheart you are looking at this the wrong way, yes in reality he should be in full armour however this is not reality this is 40k the theatrical if you like.
I mean after all why wear armour when you are inside a tank how much armour do you need really, it is all for show symbolic of past tradition.
Also why the hell would he need a power fist when he is in a tank whats he going to do smash up his own tank up
Plus as Rawson mentioned he was going to add a shoulder pad, this will help pull the arm in line with the rest of the armour.
lone dirty dog wrote:I think the crest will look great maybe incorporating the Vostroyans V and something representing a tank unit insignia but what you are on your own with that
The rivets on the hydra is tops truly worthy of a riveter
The vent is looking brilliant mate plus with a scratch build you don't want and exact replica, if you did you would just buy a FW one
Have you got a picture of the vent set against the tank track side to get an idea of the overall look
Hmm, tank unit insignia. While intriguing, the 104th is an armored division, would the tank units have their own insignia? Thanks for the complimets, I'm glad you like them!
I'll see if I can get that pic with the triple capacitor on the side of the Valdor
Viktor von Domm wrote:i am totally envious about your riveting... i need to find some bare metal soon to work some riveting wonders on it myself... so baaaad!!!!
oh and that vent... very good looking... and even better than the real thing if you ask me... as the lil side gizmo makes it so much more selling the idea!!!
Thanks for the encoragement on the rivets and vents, Vik. I was due for a bit of =]_,= work myself
Viktor von Domm wrote:as for the armored arm issue... well i know it is currently no PF... but it should be... it should be... otherwise i fear it doesn´t make sense to have one armored arm and one soft arm... stands to reason... even IF you add the armored shoulderpad... then it still doesn´t make sense to me... add a lil technical gitmo on his back and you have all things wrapped up nicley...
lone dirty dog wrote:
Vik don't forget these are Vostroyan's a very traditional looking army, so the armoured look would be correct.
Look at the general troops they all wear armour of some kind for style and look, I think on this occasion you are wrong mate maybe got your wires crossed pun intended
Viktor von Domm wrote:hurhurhur.... the armor i have no issues with... no way^^ but if you have a cuirass and an armored arm... then where is the sense in onearmed armor? either both... or find a reason for the one plated arm...ergo...powerfist... a bit medival... but i think it would look great...
Sageheart wrote:I love the use of that Empire Captain I do think you need some armor on the unarmored arm just to give the model some balance.
as vik said above the armor is somewhat out of place, a powerfist or such could add to it, but to be honest I have always found most of 40k fluff and characters to be out of place, why would someone run at you with a hammer when they could shoot you from a spacestation? so might as well have some armored generals in tanks, adds to the gothic look. I like it.
lone dirty dog wrote:@ Vik and Sageheart you are looking at this the wrong way, yes in reality he should be in full armour however this is not reality this is 40k the theatrical if you like.
I mean after all why wear armour when you are inside a tank how much armour do you need really, it is all for show symbolic of past tradition.
Also why the hell would he need a power fist when he is in a tank whats he going to do smash up his own tank up
Plus as Rawson mentioned he was going to add a shoulder pad, this will help pull the arm in line with the rest of the armour.
We have quite the debate roaring here Let me start by thanking eveyone for taking the time to give great feedback on my projects. That being said, balancing reality in a fictional world (or universe for that matter) is always a bit tricky. In this case, I agree with all parties to some extent. It isn't so useful to wear armor inside a tank: anything that can get through the armor of a tank isn't going to be stopped by that bit of whatever you strapped to your chest (and from what I understand about the inside of tanks, their really isn't room to be armored anyways ). Also, unless one uses a shield, having asymetrical armor doesn't really make sense either, unless you stand with only your left side facing the enemy. However, I like LDD's description: 40k the theatrical (hey, at least it wasn't "the musical" ) The whole 40k universe is a little OTT, and I very much ascribe to the "Rule of Cool".
So, in the end, I think I shall armor up the right side of my tanker a bit, and see where that gets us. I think it quite fits with the Vostroyan imagery and will look cool (I hope ) Plus, I can't afford to got too far down the road of what makes the most sense at this point, for I would quickly find myself needing to rebuild my entire army
Viktor von Domm wrote:hehe^^ you will make it awesome...period
Thanks for the vote of confidence
lone dirty dog wrote:See told you so stick with me Rawson rule of cool always prevails although don't over armour the arm otherwise Vik will think he is always right
In the end, figure I spend WAY more time modeling than playing, so I should make something that looks cool and figure out the other problems later And we certainly don't want Vik thinking that, do we
Really nice conversion on the tank commander. When I first saw that you ordered it I was sceptical. I thought it looked a little too fantasy.... but he has really come together!
I also enjoyed that little piece of fluff on the commissars. Got anything more about the 104th Vostroyan mechanized in the works??
Barksdale wrote: Really nice conversion on the tank commander. When I first saw that you ordered it I was sceptical. I thought it looked a little too fantasy.... but he has really come together!
I also enjoyed that little piece of fluff on the commissars. Got anything more about the 104th Vostroyan mechanized in the works??
O ye of little faith! He still has a bit of work left, but I'm happy so far.
By "Anything more" do you mean fluff wise? I wrote a bit for Sniper Sergeant Petr Ychenko
Spoiler:
Petr Ychenko crept along the outside of the old, burned out warehouse. Soot and char from the wall left dirty, black streaks on his jacket as he advanced and he had to step carefully to avoid the glass covering the ground. Above his head once were many high windows, though currently there was little more than gaping holes. This wall had that in common with the rest of the Rigsdal factory complex. This town had been conquered and reconquered so many times during the war it was a miracle that there were any buildings left at all. Through the lingering odor of burnt steel and rockcrete, Petr could smell something sharp and acrid. This warehouse probably had been used to store the raw chemicals used in the manufactoriums further into town. Judging by the extent of the fire damage, it had been a good idea to keep them out here away from the other buildings.
The town had been abandoned by the Imperials three months ago when it was deemed to be of no strategic value. The tertiary power generator had been critically damaged in the last battle for Rigsdal. Under normal circumstances, this would not have been so grievous a loss. Of course, the destruction of the primary and secondary power generators in prior battles changed that significantly. With no power, the manufactoriums were of little use and the Imperial forces had deployed to other, more valuable locations. Now that the fish-faces had moved in, High Command wanted to know why and was scrambling to recover any lost tactical advantage. The phrase “conditions now sufficient to re-occupy Factory Complex: Rigsdal” had been used in the briefing. Petr had snorted, earning him a glare from Lieutenant Tolshev.
As the Vostroyan sharpshooter approached the corner of the building he moved more cautiously. The entire corner of the warehouse was collapsed, leaving only a heap of rubble where there once was a nice wall that gave lots of cover. Petr eased himself down and slithered up far enough so that he could see over the top of the mound into the square beyond. He slung his longlas over his shoulder and squeezed between a length of twisted steel beam and a large chunk of rockcrete. He had an excellent view of the square which would soon be crawling with Tau. He checked his chronometer: 0437. In position with 23 minutes to spare. He retrieved his magnoculars from his belt and began his surveillance.
As one of the only infantry units in a mechanized company, Petr and his snipers were often dispatched as a recon team on infiltration missions. In most Guard units, these types of missions would be given to the elite commandos, the best of the best. In the 104th Vostroyan Mechanized, they were given to anyone who was quieter than a Leman Russ.
That's the extent of the fluff, though. I usually spend my hobby time modelling followed by painting in a distant second
Here's my work from yesterday:
I feel like it's still lacking something, but I'm not totally sure what (and no, it's not cables on his arm, Vik ) I tried putting an IG winged skull on his new shoulde armor, but it didn't look very good. It looks a bit plain still, so maybe I can work something out.
I also started experimenting with the LGS. You can see my first attempts on the tanker getting ri of the sigmar banner on his chest. A bit difficult to get used to, but handy, IMHO. I also started filling cracks on the Hydra with it, seems to work pretty good.
I think it was LDD that requested the scale pic with the triple capacitors:
Here's about how it would look.
First of the shoulder pad spot on mate great job now how about adding some elbow armour, it would be quite easy to work it around the crease.
The tank side request was indeed mine and thanks for the pic I get the general idea and think it is coming on nicely, I cant wait to see more when you fill out the white areas
The Commander is great! It's too easy to go overboard with the commander, you've got it just right! The rivets are also beautiful, glad to see you keeping the faith!
dsteingass wrote: The Commander is great! It's too easy to go overboard with the commander, you've got it just right! The rivets are also beautiful, glad to see you keeping the faith!
What dsteingass said i can agree with.
On the otherhand I think he could do with a signet ring on his right hand and I say a bionic eye since it's still 40k and how can you command a tank or lead something without seeing perspective? Or you can always come up backstory why he declined bionic eye surgery.
dsteingass wrote:The Commander is great! It's too easy to go overboard with the commander, you've got it just right! The rivets are also beautiful, glad to see you keeping the faith!
Thanks, Dave!
Fab wrote:
dsteingass wrote: The Commander is great! It's too easy to go overboard with the commander, you've got it just right! The rivets are also beautiful, glad to see you keeping the faith!
What dsteingass said i can agree with.
On the otherhand I think he could do with a signet ring on his right hand and I say a bionic eye since it's still 40k and how can you command a tank or lead something without seeing perspective? Or you can always come up backstory why he declined bionic eye surgery.
Anyway keep up the good work!
Hmm, signet ring and bionics you say. I really liked the ring on the original model, but wasn't able to use that arm. It would be a cool addition, I think I was thinking about the eye myself. I already did the "I'm too awesome to get a bionic eye" with the commissar. Might be a good addition. Thanks Fab!
Elnibbus wrote:Great work Rawson, the commander looks great!
Thanks, Elnibbus
Contrary to popular belief (and lack of evidence of any sort of progress for a month), I have actually been getting some work done:
Final plasmavet with some color blocked in (sorry for the crap pic, nothing really to see anyways, just proof that I'm doing something )
Some color on the Hydra chassis
I also tried out those press molds
The detail is a bit soft, but the concept is sound in theory. I'll prime a few examples and see how they turn out.
Awesome as per rawson! Your ability to take empire stuff and give it a 40k twist is really tempting me to try something similar. (not sure what, but still!)
The press moulds worked better than I thought, a bit soft edges like you said, but still. What did you use as a mould release? and how did you melt the plastic without burning it?
J-paint wrote:Awesome as per rawson! Your ability to take empire stuff and give it a 40k twist is really tempting me to try something similar. (not sure what, but still!)
The press moulds worked better than I thought, a bit soft edges like you said, but still. What did you use as a mould release? and how did you melt the plastic without burning it?
Thanks, J! The plastic wasn't so hard: I lit a candle next to an open window and softened the plastic. As long as the plastic isn't in the actual flame, it doesn't burn. As for release agent, I used the only thing at hand: a drop of lube on a q-tip. Just don't tell the missus, she'd think it was weird
I just stumbled upon this blog and whoa! this is great stuff. The Vossies are by far the best IG group in my mind as far as fluff and esthetics. I prefer them over the Krieg anyday. I just wish they had kept up with them. They seem so limited as far as poses go.
After looking over your blog, it appears that you just need the right tools and creativity and time to make the models suit the demands for individuality.
After all your work and before I start carving up my models to look like yours, do you have a preference as to which model is the easiest to remove the weapon from and add a new weapon?
If I wanted to give a guy a melta gun, should I cut up my grenade launcher troops or convert a flamer or how would you do it?
I love your super tank, I can't wait to see the other side finished. What size track are you planning on using? What about the front, are you going to plasicard or cannibalize another tank. I read that you were having trouble finding parts for somethings. I think I have a spare set of Baneblade tracks, or are they too big.
buckero0 wrote: I just stumbled upon this blog and whoa! this is great stuff. The Vossies are by far the best IG group in my mind as far as fluff and esthetics. I prefer them over the Krieg anyday. I just wish they had kept up with them. They seem so limited as far as poses go.
After looking over your blog, it appears that you just need the right tools and creativity and time to make the models suit the demands for individuality.
After all your work and before I start carving up my models to look like yours, do you have a preference as to which model is the easiest to remove the weapon from and add a new weapon?
If I wanted to give a guy a melta gun, should I cut up my grenade launcher troops or convert a flamer or how would you do it?
I love your super tank, I can't wait to see the other side finished. What size track are you planning on using? What about the front, are you going to plasicard or cannibalize another tank. I read that you were having trouble finding parts for somethings. I think I have a spare set of Baneblade tracks, or are they too big.
Have you started a PMblog for your Vostroyans? I'd love to check it out!
As for hacking into these guys, I've found that a dremel is really priceless. It is much easier that with a hobby knife or saw, and doesn't mess up the surrounding details. For my melta vets (since GW, in all their wisdom, didn't make any) I just used standard lasgun troopers and removed the long barrels and las cells. I cannibalized the "melta-y" bits (the cannister, tube, and barrel) and attached them to the stripped down lasguns.
The plasma vets were much harder, and required almost the whole lasgun to be removed.
As for the Valdor, I had planned on using LRBT tracks (as I have a metric ton of them lying around), but Baneblade tracks would certainly be interesting! I need to whip out the Baneblade and see if they'd be too big (as if there was such a thing )
I second the call to try the baneblade tracks, you can never have too large tracks! the other thing I've seen people do is use two sets of leman russ tracks (I've never seen it done brilliantly, but the concept isn't bad.)
Hi i have just finished reading the thread and your work has inspired me to have a go at imperial guard again. I like your new tank commander, was the fine cast better with him than with your commissar?
rawson, i think your pressing works *cough* would work better if you would use an upturned base for support... just a blob of GS i think is too instable...
Viktor von Domm wrote: rawson, i think your pressing works *cough* would work better if you would use an upturned base for support... just a blob of GS i think is too instable...
You mean fill a base with GS and then make the mold?
Yeah I would go for the bionic eye. And maybe a pouch or two around the waist? Dang I really like this tank commander. I didn't realize how well Vostroyans went with Empire stuff. Or maybe you're just the one making it look good. This thread makes me wish GW would give these guys some love
is that a monocle made from a lens of a scope? very clever if so...and if i am right... then i would suggest you make a tiny chain/string and make it look like a true monocle...:
and i think the mini fiinally is well derserving it´s paintjob... mount it on the tank already as is!
Viktor von Domm wrote: is that a monocle made from a lens of a scope? very clever if so...and if i am right... then i would suggest you make a tiny chain/string and make it look like a true monocle...:
and i think the mini fiinally is well derserving it´s paintjob... mount it on the tank already as is!
and happy new year to you and your loved ones!
vik
I hadn't thought about making it a monocle That would be difficult to pull off, but amazingly hilarious if successful!
The lens I'm using is actually the bionic eye from the baneblade tank commander head that I stole the commissar hat from.
Thanks for the warm regards Same to you and yours!
actually it neednßt have to be that difficult... you could use really thin floral wire... or artistic wire... heck you could use a hair! that would be coated with super glue afterwards...
and totally balls to hack away on baneblades parts!!!
Bionic eye, or just something. Unless he just had it poked out, I doubt anyone would intentionally go around with a gaping socket in their head. Unless they are champions of Nurgle of course.
It had simply been too long. Tonight I spent the evening with some old friends that I've been meaning to catch up with
Some of the work is just touch ups, some of it I would call a repaint, and others are a simple matter of finishing paint. I haven't done anything with the 104th in over two years, and apparently I have become a paint snob during that period because they weren't as well painted as I remembered It's amazing how far a new base scheme, a wash on the armor, and an extra highlight on the hats will go.
Some of the guys around here are starting a fun 40k variant, and it requires a fully painted list. The 104th are my only 40k army that could be ready in time, so out they came. I'm hoping that I can get 1500 pts up to snuff in a reasonably short period. Wish me luck!
Welcome back friend! I was actually inspired to start a vostroyan army cause of you. The 482nd mechanized rifles are glad to see thier brothers in arms. Looking good man
lone dirty dog wrote:Welcome back to the glory days and they look splendid glad to see the them back again.
Viktor von Domm wrote: O boshe moi.....
being the probably STD steampunky army...i highly approve of that motion^^
alabamaheretic wrote:Welcome back friend! I was actually inspired to start a vostroyan army cause of you. The 482nd mechanized rifles are glad to see thier brothers in arms. Looking good man
Thanks for the support, fellas!
First squad is almost up to snuff. I just have to find time during the daylight hours to looks them over
Up next is the 104th Tall Ratlings. The sniper squad. Four were previously worked on some pages (and years) ago; now we're adding two spotters and a fifth shooter. Here's the pre paint pic (if you can make anything out) that I needed to submit for the Dakka Paint contest. You can find it here
Thanks for looking!
Cheers
Rawson
P.S. Vik, google translate is picking up Albanian on "O boshe moi....." but won't give a translation. Can to enlighten us?
Love the sniper crew especially the spotters nice work and the voxcaster looks pretty cool might have to invest in a box of those for conversions once I clean this damn man cave up
OneManNoodles wrote:Those bits are from the new skitarii box, are they not?
Very nice conversion! I've been trying to think of uses for bits from that kit... In case I accidentally purchase one.
Good to see you've got your painting contest entry in on time, the competition is really stong in this round, best of luck!
Indeed, there are fantastic bits in there! I split a box with a friend. I don't have a lot of expectations to win the contest, it just helps me keep on keepin on
lone dirty dog wrote:Love the sniper crew especially the spotters nice work and the voxcaster looks pretty cool might have to invest in a box of those for conversions once I clean this damn man cave up
As I said to Omn, there are conversion opportunities galore in the new skitarii box. I can highly recommend it!
Viktor von Domm wrote:i was thinking more of the scions bitz... but now i see the skitarii bitz too...
i think if you ever make a kitbash for new vostroyans...then it should involve scion bitz for sure...
did i mention i like them...?...well...i do...
I did pick up a scions box as well Their style also lends itself well to Vostroyans!
As for the vox caster, I'm not sure I like the bit I added on the back (with all the dials and knobs). What if I cut off the two big knobs on the right side and turned the whole bit 90 degrees counter clockwise?
Honestly no it looks right that way up as the dials and display is the right way up, you could cut it down as you said but I would keep it that way up still.
lone dirty dog wrote:Honestly no it looks right that way up as the dials and display is the right way up, you could cut it down as you said but I would keep it that way up still.
Viktor von Domm wrote:i´m with LDD here... if you turn it ´round then the dial will be weird looking... maybe an additional cable would fix the look?...
shasolenzabi wrote:Definitely some cables are in order
Fair enough, gents. I'll leave it as is, and maybe add some cables, bits, and bobs. For the moment, he's waiting on GS (which requires a bit of a longer period of free time, which can be harder to come by). So I mocked up the next member of the sniper squad.
Since Marbo got axed out of the lasted IG book, I reused the body to get closer to a 10 man squad. I'm thinking about just getting him a hand that looks like he's resting his arm on his leg. I'll switch out the cylinder for a las-pack, and add a scope. Does he need a silencer? Thoughts?
A lasgun with a silencer is owl to Athens or coal to Birmingham as they sayi...lasers are in essence silent for what I understand ? But I like the model nevertheless...and your plan to have that hand resting pose reminds me of a romantic period painting...like some from Casper David Friedrich...if you can picture it...
Viktor von Domm wrote: A lasgun with a silencer is owl to Athens or coal to Birmingham as they sayi...lasers are in essence silent for what I understand ? But I like the model nevertheless...and your plan to have that hand resting pose reminds me of a romantic period painting...like some from Casper David Friedrich...if you can picture it...
That may very well be true, but I was more thinking about unit cohesion, as the stock snipers have silencers...
I made a special trip tonight to learn a friend's weathering technique. and I must say, I'm pretty excited to beat up everything the 104th has to offer!
Before
After
You may have noticed that they are not, in fact, true before and after shots (as they are completely different Sentinels ), but you get the idea.
The weathering almost reminds me of beebop´s weathering... which is a credit and praise all along... that sentinel looks bruised...!
and i see your point about the silencers...!
Did this rivetted plate comes from Hydra/Wyvern boxset? I'm working on Wyvern now and notice that this plate will not be used if you follow standard Hydra/Wyvern assembly manual. Is this plate useful if you make Basilisk?
Did this rivetted plate comes from Hydra/Wyvern boxset? I'm working on Wyvern now and notice that this plate will not be used if you follow standard Hydra/Wyvern assembly manual. Is this plate useful if you make Basilisk?
I think it comes with any of the chimera chassis vehicles (I dont have a Hydra/wyvern, at least). I seem to have a number of them left over...
alabamaheretic wrote:Wow you been super busy mate! Looking very good. Gkad to see em In action again.
Thanks, mate!
I'm in the process of bringing the paint up to standard for the 104th, which is inspiring to see on my shelf It also inspires me to do more conversions, which slows down the painting
Almost finished with the standard bearer, just need to reattach his sword.
I picked this guy up for cheap on eBay, though I'm not quite sure what I will do with him. My thought is some arm swaps (but leaving the helmet just because it's awesome ) and make him a regimental advisor. Ideas?
I also picked up the cherub from the empire general to add to my Company Commander. I'd like to attach it and a servo skull kind of like this.
Any ideas how I should attach them? My plan is to rebase the commander (probably keeping the old one as an objective or something) but still use a bigger base (40mm or whatever that is) to fit the cherub and servoskull. How would you guys attach the cherub and servoskull to the base? I've seen people use small diameter metal rod; that looks better than flying bases, imho. Anyone know what kind of rod that is? I assume it's more than just a length of paperclip...
I was considering using the cherub on my biker canoness and put a bit of thought into it. I was thinking of having cables and wires coming out of that gear area in the belly to attach to a backpack, using at least one stiff wire and guitar wire/greenstuff/other power cables as needed. Then there isn't even really anything intrusive.
shasolenzabi wrote:Hey for the servo skull and cherub, I use paperclips reshaped or guitar wire if smaller diameter is needed.
Zefig wrote:I was considering using the cherub on my biker canoness and put a bit of thought into it. I was thinking of having cables and wires coming out of that gear area in the belly to attach to a backpack, using at least one stiff wire and guitar wire/greenstuff/other power cables as needed. Then there isn't even really anything intrusive.
Thanks for the advice, gents. I'm parking that bit of the project for a second and prioritizing getting paint where it is needed instead of making a fully painted model cooler
Last night was a nice hobby night. Finished up some basing, started weathering a second sentinel, and glued the rifle arm and head on the lastest sniper. I also started hacking into that empire engineer. Arms and stepstool are gone now. What do you guys think about this option? Does he make a convincing advisor?
Lone Cat wrote:^ Tell me about this overcoat please
It's from the Tempestor Prime (Scions kit).
gummyofallbears wrote:I like it! The chainmail on the tank commander looks really stupid IMHO. It kinda sticks out, but maybe just a bare chest would look good.
otherwise, amazing stuff!
happy wargaming,
-Mikey
Thanks for stopping by, Mikey! Not sure I understand what bare chest you're referencing. Are you envisioning ditching the chainmail and a chest swap?
i have been thinking about using the coat in that way for a long time... using it on that model... i shiver and envy you of your ballishly conversion ideas!
and the standard bearer is a very good looking model...you have to be a special kind of man to be (almost) naked in a battlefield
as for your officer and the cherub...hmmm...i was thinking about maybe you could use clear plastic from blister packaging or other then heat a bit of it slightly and you could bend it to have it look to the idle eye as if it would be a cherubs fart or other means of propulsion...
Viktor von Domm wrote: as for your officer and the cherub...hmmm...i was thinking about maybe you could use clear plastic from blister packaging or other then heat a bit of it slightly and you could bend it to have it look to the idle eye as if it would be a cherubs fart or other means of propulsion...
Cherubs fart, the new green energy source
Here's what I've ended up with on the latest sniper. I'm pretty happy with the laspack and compass dohickey. I couldn't make the relaxed hand/knee thing work. It just looked like he was touching himself So he's holding some sort or compass or windspeed gauge or something...
I also found a WD 65 today (after some significant effort), to get at the new assassins rules without having to buy the dataslate (30kr versus 200kr). Of course I rushed home to read the rules and start mocking up some assassin models (instead of paying 750kr for the Assassinorum game or up to £25 for a single model online). At ~150pts per assassin, these guys will help me to have enough non-vehicle points for this new ruleset people will be using here in CPH soon (it involves needing to accumulate fuel to pay for vehicles, which makes my mechanized list a bit difficult). Hence a few high cost infantry models Here's my Vostroyan Vindicare (imagine that he has a big, furry hat on... I figure the fluff on this guy will be that he was one of the most effective shooters from the sniper squad and was giving room to run his own game instead of being an actual Vindicare assassin.
Sorry for the lousy pic. I didn't see that is was so bad until after I had uploaded it (and couldn't be bothered to take another one for a prototype mocked up with sticky-tac).
I'm also working on a Callidus model, but it's still in pieces. This one I couldn't fit into Vostroyan Fluff, so he (yes, he) will actually be from the adeptus assassinorum or whatever it is called, unless you clever Dakkanaughts out there can dream up something fluffy for me
The Master of Ordnance is coming along (that's what I decided that Empire Steam Tank Engineer is being promoted to). More pics on him when I finish the GS work.
In other news:
Glad to see my son is taking an interest in 40k He crawled (well, scooted backwards) under there three times and started digging out all the warhammer stuff I've got stockpiled under there!
You're stockpiling nids???? Exterminatus incoming! Funny how some kids start to get moving around, knew a wee one that robbed with her shoulders on her back around...mind you she had a massive development issue, but kids that age are totally trial and error based, when something new yields a positive outcome, how few it may ever be, they stick to that strategy until something better comes up... So crawling backwards is a cool thing for him. besides...a lovely smile!
And I love 40k, the one universe where a lasgun needs to have to.consider if the wind is too strong blowing... But a cool conversion, and rule no. One always applies.
as for yon assassin...nice start...but what's with the muzzle? Or is it a orky crosshair slipped over?
Viktor von Domm wrote:You're stockpiling nids???? Exterminatus incoming! Funny how some kids start to get moving around, knew a wee one that robbed with her shoulders on her back around...mind you she had a massive development issue, but kids that age are totally trial and error based, when something new yields a positive outcome, how few it may ever be, they stick to that strategy until something better comes up... So crawling backwards is a cool thing for him. besides...a lovely smile! And I love 40k, the one universe where a lasgun needs to have to.consider if the wind is too strong blowing... But a cool conversion, and rule no. One always applies. as for yon assassin...nice start...but what's with the muzzle? Or is it a orky crosshair slipped over?
Okay, maybe it wasn't a wind gauge. Maybe it was an atmospheric density reader to account for slight refraction of the laser beam. For the assassin, I used the AdMech transuranic arquebus; it has a weird blob on the end of it. It will surely be removed before I'm finished...
FearPeteySodes wrote:Supercool idea of converting army specific assassins. I don't think i've seen that done before that i recall, so I'm pumped to see how they turn out!
Thanks, Petey Keep an eye out
EmberlordofFire8 wrote:Yeah assassins are always cool. Might have to make one Ember
#atmospheric density reader to account for slight refraction of the laser beam.# now that's a sound explanation!!! that is fluffy enough... Its like in those mc tests...the right answer is always the longest...
I like the concept of a vostroyan vindicare, looks like a very cool kitbash , I was actually wondering about how scions and the skirarii would mash together.
I just find it weird that the super "high-tech" Ad-mech have anti-tank rifles, ho well.
where did you get the compass on the top guy, also what heresy is this, replacing the revolver clip on the ranger rifle with a las battery , wish I had more of those rifles now. Nice choice of head too.
Viktor von Domm wrote:#atmospheric density reader to account for slight refraction of the laser beam.# now that's a sound explanation!!! that is fluffy enough... Its like in those mc tests...the right answer is always the longest...
I'm glad you approve. A good bit of fluff can explain anything
OneManNoodles wrote:I like the concept of a vostroyan vindicare, looks like a very cool kitbash , I was actually wondering about how scions and the skirarii would mash together.
I just find it weird that the super "high-tech" Ad-mech have anti-tank rifles, ho well.
where did you get the compass on the top guy, also what heresy is this, replacing the revolver clip on the ranger rifle with a las battery , wish I had more of those rifles now. Nice choice of head too.
Thanks for stopping by, Noodles! The scale between the two kits is pretty similar, but the Scions have been eating their spinach: they are much beefier than the Skitarii. The 'compas' is a bit from a skitarii backpack. I have a few extra rifles if you want to PM me about them.
Got a bit of paint on this guy. I might go back later and paint more details, but in light of the fact that he is just a trooper, I need to call him finished for now. It's hard when the build was so much fun and he feels like an independant character or something
Still working on the assassins as well. The vindicare will get his arquebus shortened a bit (it really is freakishly long!) and the Callidus is coming along. Do you guys think this is a convincing neural shredder?
The Master of Ordnance got a left arm. I had trouble fitting anything under that greatcoat and opted for the 'at attention' over the 'pimp cane'
I'm planning on giving the chainmail a bit of trim like most of the other Vostroyans have, and convert his chic slippers into more functional boots. Thoughts?
i saw this conversion recently in the mad robots thread...
Spoiler:
while i like your conversion...the arm looks as if it could be a wooden one currently...
why i show you this is the hand that peks out from the coat... i have to say this is such a lush gesture... i am so tempted to do this on my own soon too...
Automatically Appended Next Post: and yep, that chaos gun will work...
and the sniper is a cool mini!
while i like your conversion...the arm looks as if it could be a wooden one currently...
why i show you this is the hand that peks out from the coat... i have to say this is such a lush gesture... i am so tempted to do this on my own soon too...
Yeah, I really wrestled with the position. The engineer model is so thick! It takes almost the whole space inside the coat even having trimmed off a lot of his backside. I understand the wooden reference, but I figured there was enough movement in the coat to make up for it. With the puffed out chest and feet close together, I thought the 'at attention' stance worked ok...
Firstly all looking great obviously, the snipers are coming on a treat especially the last painted one loving the pose.
The gun for the assassin should work fine as it has the basic shape and with a dab of paint match up nicely, if you wanted to you could trim the cabling to make it more fitting
Now I do agree with Vik that the arm does seem a little stiff on the master of ordnance, I have an idea if your interested ? Well I am going to tell you it any way
Keep the top half of the arm as is but then extend the arm from the elbow outward slightly across the torso, then add a snuff box or pocket watch ( or item of your desire ) to the hand.
This way you don't have to adjust much but get a less rigid look, also instead of trimming the chain-mail have you considered adding some trim like you get on the Vostroyan coats and uniforms ? Save you some hassle trying to cut and repair the metal work, at the same time confirming his alliance or heritage.
As to his foot wear I would add some sole to his boots and maybe add some rolled down sides like the others boots.
Thanks for stopping by, Noodles! The scale between the two kits is pretty similar, but the Scions have been eating their spinach: they are much beefier than the Skitarii. The 'compas' is a bit from a skitarii backpack. I have a few extra rifles if you want to PM me about them.
Thanks, but you never know when you'll need them. I'm sure i'll pick up a pack of them at some point, there are some really nice weird and colourful looking weapons in the admech range.
Sniper is looking ace, looks like he is carrying a lasgun-Kar98K or some such.
LDD that's a really cool idea for the arm, I'd be worried about damaging the shoulder armour though.
Thanks for stopping by, Noodles! The scale between the two kits is pretty similar, but the Scions have been eating their spinach: they are much beefier than the Skitarii. The 'compas' is a bit from a skitarii backpack. I have a few extra rifles if you want to PM me about them.
Thanks, but you never know when you'll need them. I'm sure i'll pick up a pack of them at some point, there are some really nice weird and colourful looking weapons in the admech range.
Sniper is looking ace, looks like he is carrying a lasgun-Kar98K or some such.
LDD that's a really cool idea for the arm, I'd be worried about damaging the shoulder armour though.
No new sharp scalpel blade will work a treat plus I think Rawson has GS that part of the arm, so I am hoping the bulk is GS above the plastic section which should cut easily.
It has been an eventful 18 months! A new job with a corresponding international move, buying and renovating a house... Well, the list is shorter than I thought, but with big ticket items. Hadn't done anything with gaming at all since moving. Started lurking here a few months back and then stumbled across a FLGS earlier this week. That motivated the unearthing of my warhammering supplies and the 104th Vostroyan Armored! Seriously lacking some things for painting, so spent tonight getting up to speed on unfinished modeling projects and brainstorming new ones.
A few old projects to complete:
You may remember these gentlemen; the Vostro-care assassin got a shortened rifle and a shako. MoO got a 25mm circular piece of black plastic. (Sorry for the alignment, didn't notice until I'd already uploaded it)
Standard bearer #2. Had started working on this guy back in DK, but hobby ADD got the best of me (A lot of armies and side projects didn't make the cut back to the US, so the ADD should be less of a factor. Yeah, right )
Some new projects brainstorming:
I've never really done a diorama, and these casualties plus a few other lads could make for a cool objective. I'm thinking smoldering wrecked chimera or something...
I picked up this awesome bit from a friend who was messing with Age of Sigmar. What do you guys think I should do with it? Objective #2? Hood ornament for the Baneblade?
Thought it'd be fun to make up a new trooper a la J-Paint (at least in time commitment ) New bionic legs and a lasgun...
Phew! That should be a good enough start projects-wise. I need to finish weathering the vehicles when I get around to painting again (which I imagine will be soon so I can get playing again). I'll get out the whole gang sometime soon and see where they stand; I think I was in the middle of a rebasing project when I packed them up...
Look who is crawling out of the shadows... welcome back mate!
Good to see the old 104 also not getting sold...it would have been a crime
Cool new projects on your desk, I am always in awe watching a guy do conversions on metal minis...as I am lacking either bravery or skill for these tasks^^
As for that sarcophagus thingy...could go indeed both ways as it is already a cool objective, but would look ace on a big tank for sure...
evildrcheese wrote:Cool thread. It's always great to see a Guard/AM army with so many cool conversions. Consider me subbed.
EDC
Glad you're enjoying yourself! Welcome to my somewhat sporadic madness
Viktor von Domm wrote:Look who is crawling out of the shadows... welcome back mate!
Good to see the old 104 also not getting sold...it would have been a crime
Cool new projects on your desk, I am always in awe watching a guy do conversions on metal minis...as I am lacking either bravery or skill for these tasks^^
As for that sarcophagus thingy...could go indeed both ways as it is already a cool objective, but would look ace on a big tank for sure...
Again, welcome back matey
cheers, vik
It has been a dark year, indeed! At least when it comes to warhammering As for the metal minis, I'm kind of stuck. If GW ever releases plastic Vostroyans, I'll be happy to switch I haven't been able to find the Baneblade yet, hope it didn't get lost in the move! It's in its own protective case, and it wasn't with the rest of the stuff. I haven't found my dwarf army either, so there's still hope
dsteingass wrote:Good to see you back! Lookin' good!
Thank you, sir! Good to be back!
Found these on the 40k Wiki site. No real mention of them except the 1054th Void Shrikes was a mixed unit. Anyone heard of female firstborn? I guess I just assumed it was firstborn sons...
This does have me looking at Victoria Miniatures Rausenburg female models and Svetlana from Raging heroes. I haven't found any obvious conversion opportunities from GW. Sisters of Battle? Kind of close. Clan Esher? Maybe workable. Both GW options are significantly more work that the third part stuff...
A few little things I've been working on the last few nights, more on those later. The one thing I can share is my new Vostroya Pattern Lasguns. Thoughts?
I'm quite tired of the limited stock models available, so extensive converting becomes more and more appealing as time goes on. A little green stuff in the gaps and to create a more Vostroyan stock once they're on the models and voila.
the use of adeptus mechaanicus bits for steampunk or vostroyan needs is always a good choice...the inserted lasgun clips and the muzzles don´t look too out of place! i´d combine this look with tempestus torsos maybe? to give that medieval look?
Viktor von Domm wrote:the use of adeptus mechaanicus bits for steampunk or vostroyan needs is always a good choice...the inserted lasgun clips and the muzzles don´t look too out of place! i´d combine this look with tempestus torsos maybe? to give that medieval look?
I've got some trimmed Vostroyan bodies for them actually. You'll see them soon (I hope!). I had used a tempestus torso for my Vostroyicare assassin, worked pretty well on some spare Vostroyan legs I had laying around from a previous conversion.
Elnibbus wrote:Hot diggedy daffodil! Nice Vostroyans Rawson. I've never been much of a fan of them but I'm liking the chanes you've made.
Thank you, sir! I enjoy your threads as well
War Kitten wrote:Ooh Rawsons back? Merry Christmas to me!
Haha, glad I could oblige If only everyone's Christmas present was so easily delivered!
Here's what I got done in my small window last night: green stuffing on the new standard bearer.
Just needs basing and we'll be good to go, unless you guys come up with some relevant CC. Not sure his place rules wise, but I've always been a cool>rule guy anyways...
The Master of Ordnance got a left arm. I had trouble fitting anything under that greatcoat and opted for the 'at attention' over the 'pimp cane'
I'm planning on giving the chainmail a bit of trim like most of the other Vostroyans have, and convert his chic slippers into more functional boots. Thoughts?
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheers
Rawson
He totally looks like he is against the creation of flesh golems and cheats at casual games of darts.
Loving this thread. I have built a converted IG army entirely out of vostroyans so am very impressed with yours!
ph34r wrote:Converting metal Vostroyans, awesome. Your conversions are very natural looking!
Thank you! Natural is the goal
Elnibbus wrote:Yup, liking the standard bearer. Catachan HQ banner?
Thanks Indeed. Too distinctive? I thought about removing that parchment or whatever and add some long purity seals, just to avoid the obvious bit. I also don't like it
War Kitten wrote:That Standard Bearer is looking pretty sexy so far. Can't wait to see him painted!
That reminds me: I need primer
SlaveToDorkness wrote:
He totally looks like he is against the creation of flesh golems and cheats at casual games of darts.
Loving this thread. I have built a converted IG army entirely out of vostroyans so am very impressed with yours!
Haha! Is that a specific reference or an unitentional aura from the mini? There is so much character there I feel the need to write some fluff for him sometime...
Any pics of your IG? Would love to see them! I didn't find any besides the chimera in the swap shop...
Wonderful looking figures, excellent conversion work. Really love the rifle conversions, may have to steal that. Been a pleasant "little" read going through the blog. Thank you.
Haha! Is that a specific reference or an unitentional aura from the mini? There is so much character there I feel the need to write some fluff for him sometime...
Any pics of your IG? Would love to see them! I didn't find any besides the chimera in the swap shop...
it's a specific reference to one of the best movies ever made!
I have some pics floating around. Lemme see what I can find.
No I wouldn't have said it was too distinctive: I was just checking to see which kit it was from as I may have to use it for my Guard!
I like the Las Rifle conversions too: if the Ad-Mech kit had been around when I was first converting my plastic Cadians, I may have used them instead of the Empire Handgunner arms!
Camkierhi wrote:Wonderful looking figures, excellent conversion work. Really love the rifle conversions, may have to steal that. Been a pleasant "little" read going through the blog. Thank you.
Thank you! And feel free to pilfer, the more the merrier as they say Yeah, it's getting long, but I'm still in the minor leagues compared to some (Looking at you, Dave )
SlaveToDorkness wrote:
it's a specific reference to one of the best movies ever made!
I have some pics floating around. Lemme see what I can find.
The resemblance is striking; still don't know the movie though. I'll check out the pics when I have something other than my phone to look about
brushcommando wrote:That's some pretty fine conversion work there. I really like the standard bearer.
I appreciate the comments! Thanks
Elnibbus wrote:No I wouldn't have said it was too distinctive: I was just checking to see which kit it was from as I may have to use it for my Guard!
I like the Las Rifle conversions too: if the Ad-Mech kit had been around when I was first converting my plastic Cadians, I may have used them instead of the Empire Handgunner arms!
Haha, fair enough. I like that one because it doesn't look like gale force winds are prevailing, unlike most standard bits. The admech kit really is a solid one for converting, I'm sure someone like you could find a use for most of that stuff
Haha, fair enough. I like that one because it doesn't look like gale force winds are prevailing, unlike most standard bits. The admech kit really is a solid one for converting, I'm sure someone like you could find a use for most of that stuff
I am sticking with simplicity (sort of) from now on: after buggering about with some las gun designs I've come to the conclusion that the original plastic one is best for my purposes!
Have you thought about using any of the other Empire Engineer models?
Have you thought about using any of the other Empire Engineer models?
Not too much; what'd you have in mind?
Wow, time flies! I've only had bits of time for warhammering at the end of the day, so it's taken me a while to get anything worth showing. It's been lots and lots of greenstuffing here!
The project that's been most inspiring: The Shrine
I've also been converting some Vostroyan Storm Troopers
Greatcoats are very WIP, I'll give you all some closeups when it's looking better. I'd love to make the hellgun stocks more Vostroyan-y, but with the way they're being held I'm not sure it's really feasible.
I've stalled out on the modified troopers: the new arm angles aren't lining up right, thus my original zeal has diminished significantly.
Camkierhi wrote: That shrine is brilliant. Those Troopers are looking pretty awesome as well, really got this conversion bit nailed down haven't you.
Merry Christmas
Thanks! I do my best Merry Post-Christmas to you as well!
The mechanic, Tehrvich, waited by the tech priest as the supply ship was being unloaded. Swarms of munitorum workers buzzed about with pallet jacks and lifts, moving the myriad of supplies needed to keep the 104th operational. Crates of las-packs and other munitions, sacks and boxes of rations, and drums and drums of promethium. The new recruits had already unloaded, ready to be dispersed among the division. Tehrvich rolled his eyes when he had seen them: so young that the best mustache among them could have been licked off by a cat. The best was yet to come though; the mechanic and tech priest were waiting for two, brand new hydra flak tanks fresh from the factoriums on Brath VI. Not as good as from his own Vostroya, of course, but still a welcome addition to the 104th. The munitorum workers started to thin out and finally disappeared, leaving Tehrvich and the tech priest confused as to the location of their hydras. Well, Tehrvich assumed the tech priest was confused, but it was hard to tell what was going on behind that inhuman mask of metal and lenses. He flagged down the officer with the manifest, inquiring as to the location of his tanks. "Nope, nothing from B-VI, but we do have some vehicles matching that description salvaged from the front of the Jesuah Conflict. You'll have to pull them off yourselves though, we don't have an Atlas on this ship." With that he closed the manifest and walked off. "Hey! Why would we need an Atlas recovery tank?" A mumbled answer from the officer that couldn't be deciphered. Terhvich was quickly developing a knot in his stomach as he started running into the belly of the supply ship. There, in the back of the hold, were indeed two hydra flak tanks. But new they were not. Missing armor plates, blown autocannon barrels, scorch marks and other evidence of front line action were plentiful. Terhvich heard a sound behind him; the tech priest had joined him and was making some strange sound. It was sobbing, oddly distorted through his vox speaker. The priest would have been crying, if he had tear ducts any longer. Terhvich looked again at the abused vehicles and groaned. "I'll go get the Atlas"
Yeah, they need some work, but they'll do Contrary to the fluff, I didn't think these would be in new condition. i bought them from a friend and am just now getting around to fixing them up. I previously tried to straighten out the barrels with the hot/cold water trick to no avail. I'll have to figure something else out for those.
But the hydras might take back seat for the moment: I stopped by the FLGS today because I was out of Caliban Green (well, Dark Angels Green actually). My shopping list was one pot of paint. I walked out with a Tech Priest Dominus, the new Imperial Agents book, and yes, my pot of paint. I'm excited to finish up my Imperial Agents that I had started so long ago, and now I have the ruleset to field them
but I meant the coffee cup holding arm 
It doesn't really fit the style of the rest of the army though, unfortunately.
, plus the t-shirt says Dirty Dog on it 
I do think you need some armor on the unarmored arm just to give the model some balance.
