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Zefig wrote:No, I just think they're best when they're really unique.

But according to you, they still have to look like it came from a box, taken from this:

Zefig wrote:I think it's best when they're good enough to have come in a kit,

What's wrong with someone making a really unique model that doesn't look like Games Workshop designed it?

As mentioned, If I did something as awesome as some of the conversions here, I'd want people to think "Wow, that person really took the time and effort going out of their way to create something like this".

No, but thanks for trying to put words in my mouth. If you read it again, you'll see that I said it's best when they're GOOD enough to have come from a kit. That is, professional quality. I never said anything about Games Workshop, or any other miniatures company. It sounds to me like we're really agreeing here.

i agree with the baron, but i think when everyone says subtle, i think they mean something that looks realistic enough to be from the 40k world.. like that DKoK Ork, looks like a 40k ork, not like OMG ORK WITH GREENSTUFF COAT!!

Awesome thread, great work people!

Khanjar wrote:Most current ... and current favorite conversion.

Kommandant Skull-Krusher and his attack Squig 'Rippa!

Skull-Krusher never goes into battle without his plasma reactor powered hover attack bike and his attack squig Rippa'!
And Rippa never goes into battle without Mr. Cuddles and his 'bankie'.

this is so full of awesome! i love seeing orks in yellow armor and love it even more when their done this well. great work.

We've reached a million views on this thread by the way. Hurray!

Clausel wrote:Are you guys kidding and Im not getting it? Or do you actually mean it?

I find that unless I've built one myself, I don't notice good, non-extreme, conversions. Things like better cloaks or loin cloths, weapon or arm swaps, leg position changes, etc. when done properly and painted look like they're SUPPOSED to be that way. It's not until you go over the top, or use a part that's recognisable to me from another kit, that I realize unique model is unique.

Wow a million views . Never thought this thread would last that long.

Now stop getting off topic and post your awesome stuff

Here's to another million!

Great conversions, would put some of mine up but all of these would put them to shame!

portugus wrote:My Sgt. Harker

That is an awesome Harker!

While i know we are trying to stay on topic, I just thought I'd chime in my two cents... I am personally on the side of the subtle, non-obvious conversions when I can pull them off...

caledoneus wrote:While i know we are trying to stay on topic, I just thought I'd chime in my two cents... I am personally on the side of the subtle, non-obvious conversions when I can pull them off...

No offense, but where is the fun in that? To me conversions are to make unigue models that stand out.
I convert alot. most of my gallery is conversions.

hotsauceman1 wrote:

caledoneus wrote:While i know we are trying to stay on topic, I just thought I'd chime in my two cents... I am personally on the side of the subtle, non-obvious conversions when I can pull them off...

No offense, but where is the fun in that? To me conversions are to make unigue models that stand out.
I convert alot. most of my gallery is conversions.

Its different to talk about a model rather than to argue about what someone said about it.
I dont mind derailed threads, however, so long as they come back at some point (which they usually do). You get the occasional that actually gets better too

im back!

My own tankhammer, have a look at my blog (sig)for more stuff:


would welcome some votes on him!

Awesome, looks like a Orky Kan opener!

SelvaggioSaky wrote:Awesome, looks like a Orky Kan opener!

Thanks!

Cutthroatcure wrote:

lord of corn wrote:

OMFG SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET i love these ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM top job all i can disagree with is the imperial fist that has been used, KILL THE HERETIC! haha oj nice work there i envy you

I've started a new DP (slaanesh) for a buddy of mine - this might become of the my best yet:

Wow that Daemon Prince is looking awesome!

I've always been quite proud of this Ork Warboss I converted from an Avatars of War Orc Hero:

Conversion



Painted

Well the reason I joined Dakka Dakka was because of this tread, so I might as well contribute. This is my Swarmlord conversion. I have had him done since the release of the 5th ed. nid book, but I have never taken any pictures of him until now. This is by far my best conversion.

Guita, You already know how impressed I am by your DP!!!

And that swarmlord is looking nice, I really like the Base he is on!

LordRogalDorn wrote:Well the reason I joined Dakka Dakka was because of this tread, so I might as well contribute. This is my Swarmlord conversion. I have had him done since the release of the 5th ed. nid book, but I have never taken any pictures of him until now. This is by far my best conversion.

I love this conversion, but the black parts look sort of incomplete as far as paint job.

Love the base!

I give you the gift of Nurgle





Seriously, he's a gift for my nephew. Death Guard Chaos Lord in power armor. What do you think of it?

killykavekommando wrote:

LordRogalDorn wrote:Well the reason I joined Dakka Dakka was because of this tread, so I might as well contribute. This is my Swarmlord conversion. I have had him done since the release of the 5th ed. nid book, but I have never taken any pictures of him until now. This is by far my best conversion.

I love this conversion, but the black parts look sort of incomplete as far as paint job.

It looks a lot nicer in person. It is a shiny adamantine black. Also I used my phone camera, which isn't the greatest. Also because i field him a lot the paint on his swords chips or rubs off a little bit.

LordRogalDorn wrote:Well the reason I joined Dakka Dakka was because of this tread, so I might as well contribute. This is my Swarmlord conversion. I have had him done since the release of the 5th ed. nid book, but I have never taken any pictures of him until now. This is by far my best conversion.

has to be the definition of a Bad Moon.

lord of corn wrote:

Oh man. Haven't posted on this thread in ages, but now I sort of have to... these models are the greatest things I've ever seen, srsly

Some recent work of mine

Took the Succubus model from WoW and carefully cut her legs and rear off. Lots of green stuff later and some purple paint, the results, still need to give her a sword though.


And here we have a few My Little Pony blood crushers, still a WIP though.

I like the pink Juggernaught...