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Hi there, I tried searching the forums for a solution but I didn't see anything helpful.

I play Iron Warriors and I'm looking for an alternative to using the GW Chaos Spawn models. I don't think they go very good with my army and I'd rather not have to use them, but with the new boon table I may have to. So I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for a kitbashed mechanical/robotic spawn, another model or companies model. I'm totally open to any suggestions and I thank you in advance for helping a newbie with this.

Fluffwise this seems fine - makes sense that an IW might mutate into a mechanical monstrosity rather than a biological one. I'm thinking a mech version of a normal spawn would be best, i.e. still all extra eyes and limbs and claws, but mechanical.

I'd be tempted to start with necron bits, but heavily rearranged and disguised with lots of marine bits so they don't look at all necronish.

Maybe use bits from the DE Grotesque kit? All swollen limbs and armour plates.

I'm planning on a horrible combination of WHFB Ogres, Wood Elf Dryads, Chaos Posessed and 'nids for mine. For yours, how about GSing some metallic cable segmented tentacles, armour plated limbs, substantial cabling etc. You could probably combine a bunch of stuff from your shed into it - it's supposed to look hodgepodge and warp touched.

Google image searching "mechanical monster" has some ideas for looks.

Thanks for the ideas guys. This has given me something to work with and hopefully I'll be able to use the suggestions to make an awesome Chaos Spawn. Thanks everyone!