Archibald Jack wrote:And now, does anyone have any experience working with ANIMA TACTICS figures? I want to use Grey Rhodes for a Nico conversion, and I need to know how ANIMA TACTICS miniatures scaled next to GW, he won't be freakishly oversized will he?

Archibald Jack wrote:Thanks for all the wicked feedback. I am pretty much going to pitch an adapted idea out there, and see how the dakkadakka braintrust twist it.

Basically, it's an evolution of the scavvie salvage point that Nicorex suggested, and as it stands in concept form looks like the following.


There are some supplemental rules this particular structure that make it worth the risk of travelling to the centre of the board.

Now for the fluff.

This particular shack belongs to the entrepenuer of the discarded, "Nico Rex". Nico is a bitter and disgraced former guilder from the world above the sump, he was ousted for misconduct and acting outside of the guilders code. Upon his ousting he retreated to the sump and set up the first salvage plant that employs local scavvies and unwanteds in the same manner a guilder employs gangers. Nico has setup filtration traps on all waste and material coming down through the Khaine's pillars from the upper levels, and has managed in his years to amass piles of materials, weapons and information on heads of gangs (and even a few heads from gangs) that have been disposed of, and thought to be irretrievable by the populus in the upper levels.

In turn, Nico has formed himself a lucrative and well protected salvage plant that branches from the pillar in the exact centre of the map. If a leader should get within 4 inches of the small copper bell on the front counter of "Joes Salvage", Nico is summoned from the floors below and will listen to the Leader's proposition. This proposition if successful, will see Nico and D3 of his salvagers mobilised against the enemy gang on the promise that they are carrying gear, and are in the employ of the guild member who is responsible for his ousting - should it fail however, Nico has seen through your Leader's poorly formed lie and will join the enemy gang in an attempt to silence your "filthy f**kin' mouth".

"Nico's proposition" comes in the form of a standard leadership test at the end of the engaging players turn. roll 2D6, on a roll equal or below the leaders leadership score Nico and D3 of his lads will join your force. On a score of more than the leaders leadership stat Nico (and his D3 salvagers) will realise you are trying to sail him up the river, and will join the other players army.

Nico is spawned on the gameboard behind the counter at "Joe's Salvage" (I think the name needs some work) his salvagers can be dropped anywhere on the game table provided it as at least 12 inches away from the opposing gang. Nico and his lads do not contribute to the 25% bottle test, and any wounds inflicted to them within 2" of another unit will not affect any nearby gangers - as the allied gang holds Nico and his lads in such poor repute.

So, thats the basis for the rules of "Nico's Proposition", obviously it requires some tweaking here and there, as well as some base stats for Nico and his boys. I want Nico's model to be sort of an underhive Al Swearengen with an eyepatch - he uses two laspistols, and will have the appropriate skills such as hipshooter and gunslinger that makes him a tour de force in close proxim. As for his lads I will tone down there stats and make them more juve-like then their boss.

I came up with a quick concept sketch for Nico, so if someone knows a good model to hack this type of visual feel let me know, it's a very particular feel sort of like a cowboy in a three piece wearing a waste disposal jacket. How's that for specific?


"Nico Rex"

As always feedback, input and suggestions are welcome.

Depends how you define "freakishly oversized".

If you're still looking for suitable minitures for your Nico Rex, try Hasslefree.

You do know the only way I will let you use my name is if I supply the Mini's right?

Having a peek at the GW website, I was thinking KalJerico with a little work could be a good Nico...I am also know to carry my dual Berreta 9MM's and dual Walther P99's

Archibald Jack wrote:




But, I am quite confident he will form his own indentity and come together properly over the next few days.

If you're still looking for suitable minitures for your Nico Rex, try Hasslefree.

I will most likely attempt a Nico Mk.II and Mk.III in the near future, so thanks for the heads up on these guys. I love new foundry's as my love for GW miniatures these days is slowly waining.

You do know the only way I will let you use my name is if I supply the Mini's right?

Ahm, no I was unaware of that klause. I really should have read the legislation better.

Having a peek at the GW website, I was thinking KalJerico with a little work could be a good Nico...I am also know to carry my dual Berreta 9MM's and dual Walther P99's

Yah, he was going to be my first choice. But, he was out of stock locally so options were limited.

Nice work on the dualies, the 9MM's in particular - although, part of me hopes you are known to carry them at respectable locations such a ranges, exhibitions and kids partys. Can't be too careful with kids.

I haven't really put any thought into Nicos' gang at all, once again GW's models are a little stiff and static, and when you consider the age of Necromunda they really do show their build age. The only real hesitation I'd have would be to to throw an autocannon into the mix.

As for their deployment I'd say that on the D3 Elissa 1-3, Johnny 4-5 and all three on a 6. A stubber would probably be a safer choice for the heavy in that respect.

If you gonna have a stab at Nico Rex and his lads keep me posted, as I'd be keen to see how they progress. "apoc's salvage and bait" is fine, joe's salvage was a Photoshop scribble, nothing more.

Also, did you lads make that fancy armour you lads are sporting from scratch? If so, kudos. kudos. The warhammer is a nice touch - it truly seems that Texas is the place to visit before you die with it's loose firearm laws, massive steaks, and teams of men to keep children scared and in line all day.

i think a rough ponytail like the sketches would fit better that that "mad scientist" look.

WHFB free company (Empire) have some nice boots, and they're smaller then the IG ones.

I still think I will try my hand and making this limited gang...I will have to order Kal and the other minis from GW, I poked around in my bits boxs but I think I may have given all my old Necro minis away

What TaintedMess said. Check out the Iron Kingdoms range from Privateer Press.

You might want to get your hands on the Ganger girl, very curious to see what you would do to that model.

Most definately 100% the coolest thread I have seen in at least a month.

Thanks chief, I am checking out privateer press for some future additions. You don't know if Rackham do metal minaitures by chance?

LunaHound wrote:Is that you Big Boss?

WHat about adding some leather shoulderpads or somthing for Nico?

Wow, that hair's amazing. You really got the look nailed there!