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OK, this is kind of a fun thread, just post what you could use as Imperial Knight proxy.

Ok everyone knows about the Dreamforge Games Leviathan Crusader and mortis.

So i start with some ideas

Funny this


Serious
gunhed model kit (maybe to large) Votoms robot

Left don't know right from a very old Japanese robot show Xabungle i think

Patlabor maybe from the upcoming movie?


Oh and keep it classy.

Ahem...

The Adeptus Bendicus

 gossipmeng wrote:
The Adeptus Bendicus

Bite my shiny metal ass, Heretics!

This would have been cool

if it was a real model

Or from Dust tactics


here are some interesting models
http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/dizzyfugu/Interesting

It's not really a proxy, I just wanted to see what they would look like torso-swapped as chaos knights.

goddamnit, now I have to buy both.

EDIT: yea every one klnows about it, but still, its on sale right now =)

Dream forge Leviathans 15mm scale, stands about an inch shorter then a Knight. Currently on sale for $33

http://dreamforge-games.com/collections/everything/products/1-100-15mm-scale-leviathan-crusader

And the old Armored core figures. Which come in a wide variety.

 McGibs wrote:
It's not really a proxy, I just wanted to see what they would look like torso-swapped as chaos knights.

goddamnit, now I have to buy both.

Spoiler:

Looks nice but the belly Phallus has to go!

I think the 15mm Leviathan may be a tad too short for a Knight (though maybe a stand in for a Riptide, but a 1/144 Gundam kit is better for that). The 28mm Leviathan is probably the right size though.

What is this:

...because I think I may well die if I don't have one...

 insaniak wrote:
What is this:

...because I think I may well die if I don't have one...

Danboorudesu Danboard

see more here

There actually is a plastic injection kit of Danboard!

http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYKP-208/Fig

There are any number of Japanese Giant Robot Suit models from Gundam, Dougram, Macross, Frame Arms and so on that might be used. Have a look on Hobby Link Japan and other specialist suppliers of

Nothing gives the same mediaeval techno plate armour look as the GW kit, though.

 McGibs wrote:
It's not really a proxy, I just wanted to see what they would look like torso-swapped as chaos knights.

goddamnit, now I have to buy both.

Spoiler:

It's actually kinda hilarious how improved both models are as a result.

 Kilkrazy wrote:
There actually is a plastic injection kit of Danboard!

http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYKP-208/Fig

Oh, dear lord... That kit is about an inch shorter than the GW knight... And $20...

 insaniak wrote:

 Kilkrazy wrote:
There actually is a plastic injection kit of Danboard!

http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYKP-208/Fig

Oh, dear lord... That kit is about an inch shorter than the GW knight... And $20...

And easy to transport!

Just use war jacks. They look the same...

Dalymiddleboro wrote:
Just use war jacks. They look the same...

They really don't.

The Stormwall is sort of in the same ballpark, but the general 'Jack style of massive torso and arms with tiny legs and head is aesthetically quite different to the knight, which is more human-proportioned (note the 'more' rather than 'exactly', just to head off that discussion before it starts... )

Styling on the Warmachine range is also very different. The only thing that any of the WM range really has in common with the Knight is that they are big, humanoid walkers.

Dalymiddleboro wrote:
Just use war jacks. They look the same...

You would have to make a lot of changes to make them in line with, 40k tech.

Insaniak yeah many kits in Japan but the key is that most look too hi-tech many of them could be used for the Tau.

Sakura taisen has a nice retro look to them



Or something like Kishin heidan the god corps.


Some of the 3rd party have some large kits maybe some of those can be used.

Tyranid version:

 Psienesis wrote:
Tyranid version:

This maybe better

Wish i knew who made these




And this is an interesting id from Azazelx

 Azazelx wrote:
At first I was hesitant about posting this here, but seeing all the off-topic stuff about Marines saves versus Eldar and Tau and so on, this is worth posting here.

I just got this:

http://www.popcultcha.com.au/action-figures/action-figures/9/robocop-ed-209-action-figure-with-sound.html#.UxA8Y_m1bYg
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12213&mode=retail

10" tall, cheaper than a Knight model from GW, and 100% kick-arse. While it's obviously a display piece, I have a feeling it might also be doing some moonlighting work as a Warhound. The big old great grand daddy of those Space Crusade Dreadnoughts...

 Psienesis wrote:
Tyranid version:

OMG this made me laugh so hard....free exalt!

 Agent_Tremolo wrote:
Ahem...

Spoiler:

Have some exalts! Take them all!


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 Jehan-reznor wrote:
This would have been cool

Spoiler:

if it was a real model

Or from Dust tactics


here are some interesting models
http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/dizzyfugu/Interesting

Love that Dust tactics thing though...

I was super excited when I saw the Franky Shogun model, then I realized that it was SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS. Remember, kids: it could always be worse than GW.

 McGibs wrote:
It's not really a proxy, I just wanted to see what they would look like torso-swapped as chaos knights.

goddamnit, now I have to buy both.

Honestly these both look better than the originals.

 Agent_Tremolo wrote:
Ahem...

Spoiler:

I keep hitting the exalt button but nothing is happening!!!



Also, I've got all but the little yellow mech from this line. I may run them as knights one day for gaks n' giggles. They're all about the perfect size, the red one might be a smidge too tall

Want to use this conversion for my Elysian Drop Troops:

https://www.coolminiornot.com/335768

Just Convert a Battle Cannon where the Assault Cannon is, going to also Proxy as a "Riptide" for my Tau allies.

Going to use one of these as a proxy for my R'Varna Riptide.
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN976272/Act

and a 6" Robotech Tomahawk as my 2nd knight.

The Pacific Rim figures are the right size, Gypsy Danger just needs some weapons glued on.



... And look - you could come up with a Titan for the Tau, already perfectly painted for the Farsight Enclaves and a Tyranid biomorph (maybe a Exocrine, Tyrannofex or a Tervigon with some bits and green stuff).

Dalymiddleboro wrote:
Just use war jacks. They look the same...

Warjacks are a completely different art style.
Cartoony and mis-proportioned, vs. 40k's realism style.