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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?

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!

Yeah assassins are always cool.
Might have to make one

Ember

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

Have a go, they are pretty brutal in game

#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?

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheers
Rawson

i saw this conversion recently in the mad robots thread...



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...


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and yep, that chaos gun will work...
and the sniper is a cool mini!

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
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...

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...

 Viktor von Domm wrote:

and yep, that chaos gun will work...
and the sniper is a cool mini!

Great and thanks

paint job will fix everything and will kick perspective in as intended!

Well you have been busy ain't you

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.

 Rawson wrote:

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.

 OneManNoodles wrote:

 Rawson wrote:

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...

Anyways, good to be back!

Cool thread. It's always great to see a Guard/AM army with so many cool conversions. Consider me subbed.

EDC

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

Good to see you back! Lookin' good!

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...

These are great! Looking forward to seeing more.

So glad to see this thread coming back!

 Freytag93 wrote:
So glad to see this thread coming back!

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Freytag Hopefully I'll have something to post soon!

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?

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.

Ooh Rawsons back? Merry Christmas to me!

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...

Converting metal Vostroyans, awesome. Your conversions are very natural looking!

Yup, liking the standard bearer. Catachan HQ banner?

That Standard Bearer is looking pretty sexy so far. Can't wait to see him painted!