World Eaters Warband *Leviathan Siege Dreadnought conversion*

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**KrautScientist**

Glad to be of help! It's tremendous fun to keep firing off all kinds of crazy ideas without actually bearing any responsibility for their execution

Seriously though, I'm not trying to drive you crazy over this or anything, so just stop me if you're fed up with all the crazytalk

Like you say, the scale is probably the biggest challenge. At first glance, there's quite a number of differently sized skulls across the different kits.

The ones on the throne look reasonably good, but they could be too big (and to crudely made from a manufacturing standpoint):

http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1850373a_99120299020_MagewrathThrone01_873x627.jpg

Then there are the skull panels that seem to appear across multiple kits:

http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m2080487a_99120299024_SkullvaneManse03_873x627.jpg

http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m2240154a_99120299025_DeathknellWatch01_873x627.jpg

While they're not complete skulls, they may be usable for some kind of facemask. You would probably have to add all kinds of machinery under and behind the skull bit to suggest the actual head, but it might look cool. I also imagine they're easier to convert (and get hold of) than the huge skulls in my first example.

Lastly, the one from the Temple of Skulls might work as well, although I believe the whole thing is basically a one piece kit. That would make it hard to convert one of the skulls for use with the Titan. Then again, the temple looks awesome, so the rest of the kit could be used for a terrain project, a display board or even as decoration on the Titan's base.

And of course there are always the skull-shaped islands from Dreadfleet. It probably comes down to figuring out which of these options is the right scale and easy enough to obtain/convert.

Update: Whoa, just found this sprue photo of the Magewrath Throne skulls:

That looks like it might actually work...

**Biohazard**

Thanks buddy. those do look like they would work rather well! I especially like the upper one in the top right. It depends what the back of them is like as to how much chopping would be involved. The base that throne sits on actually reminds me of the shoulders of a Warhound lol
Keep any suggestions for the head coming guys, I wouldn't have gotten this far without the feedback I've been getting on here and other forums. I appreciate it all.

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Deimos now has a sword.

**Rawson**

Biohazard wrote:Deimos now has a sword.

No no no!

Focus on the titan, Biohazard!

JK of course...

I like how this guy is shaping up! He has a good stance that looks very natural.

Keep up the good work!
Rawson

**lipsdapips**

This threads rockin'! Keep the posts comin dude, love this stuff!

**tipios**

If you could get those big skulls Kraut suggested to work, that would be awesome, but looks like it could be a pain

The way you've adjusted Deimos's power fist, really makes him look menacing!

**Biohazard**

Thanks guys, when I took these pics his head moved a little so I need to adjust that back.
Tipios the skulls could work but like you say they may be a complete pain. I need to get a dremel type thing as trying to cut through pieces like that by hand will be tedious.

**tipios**

Well if you gona do a lot of converting the dremel is a must, but go for a good one. I bought a £15 cheap one ages ago, it works fine, but has no variable speed, so can't do any delicate work with it.

**KrautScientist**

Two things:

1.) The Magewrath Throne's box artwork has a wizard model on top of the Arcane fulcrum, so it works as a way of getting an idea of the size:

http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1850378a_99120299020_MagewrathThroneXbox_873x627.jpg

Could be just the right size...or maybe just a bit too small. In any case, you're probably right in that it'll be quite a chore to pull off

But from all the skulls, this seems to be the best bet.

2.) Deimos looks great! The sword really gives him the balance he needs (although you could have used a sword with a Khorne icon as its handle if you'd been more patient

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I already told you I'm not entirely sold on the choice of head, but somehow it works rather nicely. Good job! As a matter of fact, it gives me an idea. You're probably going to hate me, but...here goes:

You scraped off that stupid eye symbol from the respirator, right? What about GS'ing an aproxximation of the WE's legion badge (that gaping maw) on the facemask instead. You could also use some bitz (skeleton jaws), of course. That would be a very fitting piece of headwear for a World Eaters officer!

P.S. Oh, one more thing: I still think the use of that tilt plate was sheer genius on your part!

**Biohazard**

Lol! The sword will be changed to the new one.

I am planning on removing the skull from the croth plate and adding a WE symbol there. I hadnt thought of adding anything to the face mask although now I do have an idea.

**Yellowbeard**

Deimos looks great! Very nice work.

Where is the head from?

**Biohazard**

Its one of the heads from the Chaos Terminator lord kit Yellowbeard I shaved the goofy looking eye off.

Yet another head mockup. I really need to sort out somewhere to take decent pics instead of snapping at my desk.

**tipios**

Nice!!!! From the front that has the same sort off shape as the Forge world one. Could you stick the defiler big claws as lower teeth, like you did before.

**Biohazard**

Folks I think we have a winner

**progreen10**

I really think that the shorter ones with no snout look much better.
Is it going to have bunny ears?

E.G.

**Yellowbeard**

Biohazard wrote:

My first reaction is that I like it a lot. Very cool! But, is it what you're going for? It lacks a lot of the Khorne-chaos bits of earlier versions, the fangs and what not. This one looks a little... Tau like.

Still, awesome work!

**Biohazard**

I like the sinister look of the single 'eye' It obviously needs a lot more detailing also I should add that the faceplates will be worked on a little more but I am going to persevere with it. Im not sure about adding bunny ears to it though. I doubt Ill go down that path.

Heres a few more pics hopefully they show the pose a bit better.

Heres the face without the front plates.

**KrautScientist**

Biohazard wrote:I like the sinister look of the single 'eye'

I am sorry Dave, I can't let you do that.

Seriously though, the overall shape and idea are great! The plates at the sides don't really add up in my opinion, or maybe I just don't see what you're seeing. But you're definitely on to something!

Even as a big fan of bunny ears, I probably wouldn't add any to the head: First of all, there's probably no suitable bit to use. And there's a pretty big chance that it'll end up looking goofy (although the head progreen10 posted is of course fantastic, as is the Titan it belongs to).

Oh, and using that Minotaur banner as a loincloth is a very cool idea

**Biohazard**

Hal rides again.

Which side plates aren't working for you buddy? The defiler plates will be cut and formed a lot better, The Minotaur banner is the only one I have that's big enough lol.

**KrautScientist**

Yeah, that's it: the defiler plates! The one on top with the Khorne symbol fits very well already. The one on the sides you'll need to work on. But I am looking forward to seeing what you do to them! Keep up the great work!

**Chaos Emperor**

Diemos looks amazing and the feral titan is shaping up really well!!! i love your work, as its inspired me so much. looking foward to seeing the completed models!!!
BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!!!

**tipios**

Loin cloth is cool, really adds to the movement

**Biohazard**

Thanks buddy. I haven't worked anymore on the head as I'm busy with other r/l things all suggestions are welcomed. And just to clarify again the defiler plates are meant to be armour placeholders they are NOT trying to e mandibles or claws of any kind.

**progreen10**

Loin cloth really makes it look more alive!

BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!!
SKULLS FOR THE SKULL GOD!!!
MILK FOR THE KHORNE FLAKES!!!

**Biohazard**

tipios wrote:Well if you gona do a lot of converting the dremel is a must, but go for a good one. I bought a £15 cheap one ages ago, it works fine, but has no variable speed, so can't do any delicate work with it.

Just realised you'd posted this mate. Ive never actually looked into getting one so no idea how much they go for. Are there any to stay away from? Or are they all pretty much the same?

**tipios**

There are many, avoid cheap. Dremel and proxxon are the ones to go for. Proxxon seems to have better build quality, and less vibration and noise. Which is why I I have just ordered the proxxon 12/e, because it goes down to 3000rpm, and later I want to get the milling table that it fits to. It cost £70 from Rapid, which is the drill and power supply. I will tell you how good it is when I get it

**Biohazard**

Nice one, appreciate it.

**tipios**

Do you want some chaos dozzer spikes. Could be good decoration for the titan.

**Biohazard**

If its the dozer blades with spikes like this buddy then yes Im very interested. I only have one of those bits.

I should add this is not mine this belongs to Twinlinked an insanely talented modeller and fellow Khornate devotee

**Rawson**

Biohazard wrote:Folks I think we have a winner

I feel like I've been target locked! Run! Run!

I like the cyclops head a lot! Great use of the magnagrapple! What do you think about cutting down the cheek plates a little bit? I don't like the head without them, but they look a tad large here. That or not integrated yet, I'm not sure which.

tipios wrote:Loin cloth is cool, really adds to the movement

^Second that!

Keep up the great work!
Rawson

**LordRogalDorn**

This may be a really crazy idea, but have you considered reversing the torso, so the back becomes the front and visa versa? The head seems a little out of place coming out of the front of the torso. Take it or leave it, just some fun thought.