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Good point, Anvildude. Though I have to say, I love how the gasmask looks on the body. And the tentacle head would look great on one of the medics as well.

And I still haven't decided if I want him to be the commander, or just officer of the fleet. He's 30mm, so he will stand out.


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And I'm back. Here are the head mock-ups for the guy in the coat, I just used some GS to check how it would look with a cap. Let me know what you think.







Still not entirely sold on the tentacle head. I have more, but it just looks so much better on one of the medics:



And speaking of medics, I finished the first 2.





And here's the first counts as Commisar again, this time with a Bolt pistol.



Suggestions, comments and criticism are welcome and appreciated.

I'd suggest having the tentacle head on the medic and the gasmask head on the commandah guy, but that's just me. Great work!

Gasmask for the commander, definitely. love the tentacle heads though, but they need some more squidness with the rest of the mpoidel - or maybe wings and a few (small) deep ones?

I'll probably use the gasmask head for the commander. Though I've found another one this morning. A Warzone head, with gasmask and WW1 style spiked helmet. That would look great with the style of the model.
Unfortunatly there is no way I can attach any kind of weapon. The coat covers to much of the legs.

Completly awesome ideas, I shouldn't flog Wyrd minatures so much but have you checked them out yet? Alot of the resurectionist stuff would work for you, aswell as the friekorps and alot of other stuff they make.

Oh my, those are indeed quite lovely. Thanks for the tip.


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Distractions, yay!

Do you know that feeling, when you have an idea you really want to do, but know it has to wait because your table is way too full at the moment.
Here's the thing: I really like Ogryns. And I want them in my army. Here's another thing: I adore the Forge World Renegade Ogryns, but their rules are stupid. So the plan is, to field a mix of regular Ogryns and FW Ogryns, to justify at least some shooting. I'll probably build an Ogryn or two with two guns, just to make up for it.
Anyway, I have a bunch of 3rd edition Ogryns and LotR Trolls from a sale lying around. I just have to convert them a bit, to match the style of the Forge World Ogryns and traitor models I have in my army. Here's the first one.







I've also "build" another commissar:



...and decided the Medic with the Chuthulhu head need more tentacles:

If I can get the hands right, this model would probably look really cool with a heavy bolter or autocannon instead of the hammer.

Just a small update today:

Anung Un Rama wrote:If I can get the hands right, this model would probably look really cool with a heavy bolter or autocannon instead of the hammer.

right hand can almost be left as is, just nsert a top handle like SM scout shave; left hand will need some angling, or you can try to get hold of some ogre hands for more options.

This might just be the most bad-ass conversion I have ever made.

Seriously, this looks almost perfect! I need the other FW renegade Ogryns pronto!

Lot to catch up on. Those Ogryns are absolutely sick! Brutal masses of mutant flesh with HUGE guns!

You realize of course now I have to get some. I won't paint them for a year, but I want them.

Anung Un Rama wrote:And I'm back. Here are the head mock-ups for the guy in the coat, I just used some GS to check how it would look with a cap. Let me know what you think.

With the cap he looks like Kroenen From Hellboy. I'm sure you knew that, given your user name. If you could use a different body to maybe sculpt one of his blades as a ccw it would be awesome.

This might just be the most bad-ass conversion I have ever made.

Sure looks bada$$ to me. Was it easy to do or did it involve major mini surgery?

Sharkvictim wrote:

Anung Un Rama wrote:And I'm back. Here are the head mock-ups for the guy in the coat, I just used some GS to check how it would look with a cap. Let me know what you think.

With the cap he looks like Kroenen From Hellboy. I'm sure you knew that, given your user name. If you could use a different body to maybe sculpt one of his blades as a ccw it would be awesome.

Still not sure about the guy. I realise how much he would look like Kroenen with a gas mask and a cap, but it would look pretty sweet too and fit my army's style.

I was considering doing a Kroenen-like character as Sly Marbo counts-as, but dropped the idea again. I already know what I want my 3 elite slots to be.

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This might just be the most bad-ass conversion I have ever made.

Sure looks bada$$ to me. Was it easy to do or did it involve major mini surgery?

Actually, I used a really cheap trick. There's no real hand attached to the end of the autocannon, but the Ogre iron fist covers that space up juuuuuust fine.

Anung Un Rama wrote:

CommissarKhaine wrote:

This might just be the most bad-ass conversion I have ever made.

Sure looks bada$$ to me. Was it easy to do or did it involve major mini surgery?

Actually, I used a really cheap trick. There's no real hand attached to the end of the autocannon, but the Ogre iron fist covers that space up juuuuuust fine.

Finally getting the hold of it now, are we? IMO conversions don't have to be hard if you think them through a bit. And the important bit: the endresult looks great!

Agreed, the autocannon looks awesome in his hands ! Well done !

I was visiting some friends yesterday and bought some of their old 40k stuff. I have a full Rhino sprue, but I'm not sure yet if I want to field it my Death Gaurd or convert it into an Ork truck.
I also got this here:



Never was a big fan of the griffon. Until I really looked at it. This tank is just perfect for my army. All I need are some cultists and a sheel that looks impressive enough.

Then there are these guys:



You alreadly know the guy in the back row. On his left is another veteran with gasmask head, hooves and a shotgun, something I hope I can pull off for the whole squad. The big guy on the right will be a bodyguard. After I saw this beauty in the gallery I went out and bought the new fantasy Nurgle champion. I was thinking of giving him a chainsaw weapon to make him look more 40k-ish, but I still had that half scythe lying around and it just fitted perfectly. I'll add some more bitz and maybe try sculpting boots as well.

Looks interesting; and I'm jealous of that old griffon, always found it a lovely model!

That Griffin was a score. I had one but traded it w/ a buddy of mine for his IG, kind wish I hadn't but that's how it goes. Nice new models you're working on.

Here's my version of Harker

Good stuff. Like a scaly Hulk!

Anung Un Rama wrote:My Forgeworld order arrived, but I'm busy with studying atm, so I'll wait till next week before I work on it.
I did take a look at the rider though. I won't have to do any conversion work on the horse, it has weird, sick-looking legs already and the gas mask is the final touch. However, the horse and the rider is a single piece, so I'll have to cut/saw the him of at waist level, so I can use a FW traitor torso.

I have some suggestions on cutting, if you have not already done this. I'm doing the same thing and have found: You can't remove the torso without damaging it some-what. Take the DKoK torso off in chunks. Shave away at it very gently. Once that arm is free of the torso it snaps EASILY... If you wanna re-use the head, cut it clean-off, because it gets in the way of cutting that torso out.

You will feel a tinge of pain doing this. Traitor or not, the words "cut up a death korp torso" sends tears to many.

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Anung Un Rama wrote:My Forgeworld order arrived, but I'm busy with studying atm, so I'll wait till next week before I work on it.
I did take a look at the rider though. I won't have to do any conversion work on the horse, it has weird, sick-looking legs already and the gas mask is the final touch. However, the horse and the rider is a single piece, so I'll have to cut/saw the him of at waist level, so I can use a FW traitor torso.

I have some suggestions on cutting, if you have not already done this. I'm doing the same thing and have found: You can't remove the torso without damaging it some-what. Take the DKoK torso off in chunks. Shave away at it very gently. Once that arm is free of the torso it snaps EASILY... If you wanna re-use the head, cut it clean-off, because it gets in the way of cutting that torso out.

You will feel a tinge of pain doing this. Traitor or not, the words "cut up a death korp torso" sends tears to many.

I haven't even washed the guy yet, so thanks for the info. Though, to be honest, I don't give a rats backside about the Krieg torso or helmet. I just need the legs intact.

Anung Un Rama wrote:Sorry for the lack of updates. I've been away a while and then sick for a week or so. And painting isn't nearly as much fun as converting. Well, at least painting the infantry. Painting the monsters is more fun. Here's my progress on the Talos conversion.

Seeing this, just gave me an idea for making my own Blight Drone, thanks!

And also, kick ass stuff

PS: Where are the exhaust pipes from, or whatever it is?

hemlighest wrote:Seeing this, just gave me an idea for making my own Blight Drone, thanks!

And also, kick ass stuff

PS: Where are the exhaust pipes from, or whatever it is?

Thank you. Do keep in mind though, that Blight Drones are bigger than you might think and the Talos is quite small. That's a 40mm base.

The exhaust pipes are from the cityfight Manofactorum sprue.

I can see that, now that you mention it. It just seems so big in the picture.

Got tons of Warhammer stuff for christmas. My aunt got me two Manofactorums which I will use to build the Pleaguetower I already talked about, I got a finecast Nurgle Demonprince from my mom and my brother got me that awesome Pleaguedemon Gentleman.

Very happy to see an update here and looking forward to seeing what you wind up doing w/ your new stuff! Nice haul!

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Sounds good. Now show us the piccies!

Season's greetings from Papa Nurgle in your case?

All sorts of good in here man!!

Do you have a group shot??