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Title: Warhammer 40,000: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Nicklas P on February 18, 2019, 08:40:22 PM: Hi guys!

Thought I'd make a thread for a group of robots I'm working on, somewhat inspired by the ABC Warriors.

https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/

(https://i.imgur.com/PV8P7ML.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/BuT4n6-nw_c/)

(https://i.imgur.com/nhT0oyF.jpg)
Title: Re: Men of Iron 40k
Post by: aircav on February 18, 2019, 09:02:45 PM: Brilliant 👍👍👍
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 18, 2019, 11:06:28 PM: Very cool 8)
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Post by: Dr Mathias on February 19, 2019, 01:46:27 AM: Off to a great start by the looks of it!

Was it weird to chop into one of those old androids? :)
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Post by: Supercollider on February 19, 2019, 06:49:48 AM: I like 'em a lot!
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Post by: Ockman on February 19, 2019, 08:28:09 AM: Amazing stuff! Lovely paintjobs and convertions!
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Post by: Mason on February 19, 2019, 09:38:06 AM: What a brilliant idea!
8) 8)
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Post by: blacksoilbill on February 19, 2019, 10:25:49 AM: Now those are rather good!
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Post by: Keith on February 19, 2019, 10:27:33 AM: Great stuff - I've come over all inspired now :-)
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Post by: Dr. Zombie on February 19, 2019, 10:34:26 AM: Those are really good.

You might be going to hell for cutting up that old Epic Knight though...
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Post by: Nicklas P on February 19, 2019, 12:13:15 PM: Thanks for the comments guys!

Quote from: Dr. Zombie on February 19, 2019, 10:34:26 AM
Those are really good.

You might be going to hell for cutting up that old Epic Knight though...
I've commited worse sins than that I'm afraid... :o

Quote from: Dr Mathias on February 19, 2019, 01:46:27 AM
Off to a great start by the looks of it!

Was it weird to chop into one of those old androids? :)
Hehe, I love the old stuff but I'm not nostalgic. ;)
Title: Re: Men of Iron 40k
Post by: Nicklas P on February 20, 2019, 10:01:16 AM: Edit: added to the opening post
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Post by: Ockman on February 20, 2019, 10:56:30 AM: Amazing work!
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 20, 2019, 06:10:34 PM: Very nice.
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Post by: Suber on February 20, 2019, 09:44:40 PM: I really like them all!
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Post by: Andym on February 21, 2019, 01:17:57 PM: Some great ideas here! :-*
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Post by: James Holloway on February 21, 2019, 04:26:01 PM: These are stellar. I love the creative reuse of other models to create robots that all look different but nonetheless have a unified feel.
Title: Re: Men of Iron 40k
Post by: Nicklas P on March 02, 2019, 10:21:45 AM: Appreciate the comments guys! I've got plans for a few more!

I took an "action" shot of a Tech Baron and the War droid facing off against each other

https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/ (https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/)

(https://i.imgur.com/RKORBB5.jpg?1) (https://www.instagram.com/p/BuW4pqTn137/)
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Post by: AWu on March 02, 2019, 12:18:03 PM: Agree.
I have few chaos androids i got as junk ages ago and now Iam tempted to build one just like yours.
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Post by: Ockman on March 02, 2019, 12:43:13 PM: I'll say it again: Amazing stuff, Nicklas!
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Post by: Nicklas P on January 09, 2020, 05:45:47 PM: Hi guys!

completed another couple of Men of Iron war droids, thought I'd share.

(https://i.imgur.com/VMBxkfd.jpg?1) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B6-z3e8nUcd/)

(https://i.imgur.com/XTiI7Gn.jpg?1) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7G37Qiniet/)
Title: Re: 40k Robots / Men of Iron
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 09, 2020, 05:50:07 PM: Very cool 8)
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 09, 2020, 06:49:28 PM: Very nice.
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Post by: Ockman on January 09, 2020, 10:57:09 PM: Lovely work, friend!
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Post by: clanmac on January 09, 2020, 11:19:07 PM: Beautifully done. Love the necron/Sicarian combo. works brilliantly.
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Post by: Andym on January 10, 2020, 03:25:34 PM: Excellent additions! 8)
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Post by: Nicklas P on January 10, 2020, 07:55:37 PM: Thanks all!

Here's a group shot with an additional robot

(https://i.imgur.com/AoXl7Ba.jpg?1) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Jc9FcBFx8/)
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Post by: Ockman on January 10, 2020, 08:19:52 PM: Great colours, they look awesome together!
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on January 10, 2020, 09:38:47 PM: Love them, great work!
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Post by: gamer Mac on January 10, 2020, 09:50:37 PM: amazing painting :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Dr Mathias on January 11, 2020, 02:13:56 PM: Nice group of robots. I can see them causing the Mechanicus all sorts of trouble.
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Post by: Suber on January 11, 2020, 10:34:51 PM: They all are fantastic :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Gabbi on January 12, 2020, 08:56:14 AM: These look GREAT! Love both conversions and painting.
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Post by: Muzfish4 on January 13, 2020, 07:54:31 AM: I concur - wonderful stuff!
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Post by: Nicklas P on January 18, 2020, 09:49:16 AM: Thanks again guys. I got plans a few more, just need to find the correct bits.

Here's a shot of them in some Space Hulk action.

(https://i.imgur.com/PPWzpUA.jpg?1) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bx2ZZnVpj/)
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Post by: Ockman on January 19, 2020, 07:41:55 PM: What an amazing look!
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Post by: Grumbledook on January 20, 2020, 07:57:41 AM: Beautiful bots!
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Post by: Brummie on January 22, 2020, 09:10:13 AM: That's some very clean painting! Excellent figures, look forward to seeing the gang expand!
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Post by: Nicklas P on April 07, 2020, 08:16:18 AM: x
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 07, 2020, 09:00:36 AM: Very cool indeed 8)
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Post by: Andym on April 07, 2020, 09:02:50 AM: Likey! :-*
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Post by: gamer Mac on April 07, 2020, 09:10:35 AM: Quote from: Andym on April 07, 2020, 09:02:50 AM
Likey! :-*
sorry bro but I think you mean lovely :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Genghis on April 07, 2020, 10:28:36 AM: Oh he's incredibly cool; lovely paint job.
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Post by: Mason on April 07, 2020, 12:38:10 PM: That chap is a stunning addition to an already superb collection.
Love the purple.
:-* :-*
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Post by: Chimpfoot on April 07, 2020, 12:54:22 PM: Now that's a talented painter :-*
Great stuff keep it going!
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Post by: pixelgeek on April 07, 2020, 02:26:14 PM: Is the camera lens done freehand?
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Post by: precinctomega on April 07, 2020, 05:08:46 PM: These are fab! May I have permission to share the pic (and links to your Instagram) with the guys in the Zero Dark FB Group?

R.
Title: Re: 40k Robots / Men of Iron
Post by: Nicklas P on April 07, 2020, 05:47:25 PM: Thanks all!

Quote from: pixelgeek on April 07, 2020, 02:26:14 PM
Is the camera lens done freehand?

There is a sculpted lens but the reflection effect is painted on.

Quote from: precinctomega on April 07, 2020, 05:08:46 PM
These are fab! May I have permission to share the pic (and links to your Instagram) with the guys in the Zero Dark FB Group?

Of course : )
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Post by: syrinx0 on April 07, 2020, 09:30:11 PM: Those are fantastic. They would make a great Pulp Alley team too.
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Post by: Ockman on April 08, 2020, 07:19:00 AM: I'm stunned.

You are extremely talented!
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Post by: blacksoilbill on April 08, 2020, 07:19:52 AM: Oh wow. That really is something! Great conversion, and that painting is superb.
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Post by: Swordisdrawn on April 08, 2020, 11:33:23 AM: Very nice work indeed.
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Post by: zrunelord on April 08, 2020, 01:03:21 PM: Very nice indeed.
Love the choice of colours & excecution.

Keep it up
Z
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Post by: aliensurfer on April 09, 2020, 12:47:55 AM: very nice! who is that Psygnosis class war droid cyber wizard from?
Title: Re: 40k Robots / Men of Iron
Post by: Nicklas P on April 09, 2020, 07:09:08 AM: Cheers all!

Quote from: Ockman on April 08, 2020, 07:19:00 AM
I'm stunned.

You are extremely talented!

Many thanks

Quote from: aliensurfer on April 09, 2020, 12:47:55 AM
very nice! who is that Psygnosis class war droid cyber wizard from?

It's a conversion based on the Genestealer Cult Locus with the head from a T'au Crisis Suit and the hand from an old Necron Lord. There's a pre-paint pic on my instagram.
Title: Re: 40k Robots / Men of Iron
Post by: Dr. The Viking on April 09, 2020, 08:19:22 AM: Quote from: Nicklas P on April 07, 2020, 08:16:18 AM
Hi guys! I've painted up their leader, a Psygnosis class war droid cyber wizard. Very much inspired by Deadlock from the ABC Warriors.

I love it! What a fabuloous palette. Any hint to Amigo 500 Psygnosis games in it? ;D
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Post by: Nicklas P on April 19, 2020, 09:12:52 AM: Quote from: Dr. The Viking on April 09, 2020, 08:19:22 AM

I love it! What a fabuloous palette. Any hint to Amigo 500 Psygnosis games in it? ;D

Hehe, no direct references. But part of the inspiration was old video game graphics and music from the 80s and early 90s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlAECSV_IT8

I've knocked up another robot using bits from a Necron Warrior, Eldar Wraithguard and some Mechanicus bits.

(https://i.imgur.com/4DVfr7T.jpg?1) (https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom)
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 19, 2020, 09:24:44 AM: Neat.
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Post by: Romark on April 19, 2020, 11:29:55 AM: Nice conversion :)
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Post by: Christian on April 19, 2020, 11:54:04 AM: Great stuff :) It makes me happy to see a Space Crusade Android/Necron getting some love!
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Post by: Nicklas P on June 12, 2020, 12:52:37 PM: Painted up another 40k robot. Although not part of this group I thought this thread was close enough. He's made with the body of an old Space Ork tinboy and the head from the recent Gellerpox mutants from the Kill Team Rogue Trader box. I added some lenses with putty to give him a little more character.

(https://i.imgur.com/F0aarDk.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CBU-JyOnYna/)
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Post by: blacksoilbill on June 12, 2020, 01:00:07 PM: Another great character. Nice work on the weathering too.
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Post by: aliensurfer on June 12, 2020, 11:42:45 PM: I really like that, conversion and paint job :)
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Post by: Ockman on June 13, 2020, 05:55:18 AM: It's another amazing conversion with a fantastic paintjob!
Title: Re: Warhammer 40,000: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Nicklas P on July 14, 2020, 09:41:07 AM: I've painted up another member of my robot gang. A "Junker" class assault droid based on an old Epic 40k Squire Knight. Arms and guns from the Necron and Ork range.

(https://i.imgur.com/Jb4LbVO.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CCnXdrJH_o6/)
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Post by: Ajax on July 14, 2020, 12:03:23 PM: :-*
Great mini, so original.
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Post by: gamer Mac on July 14, 2020, 01:18:21 PM: great conversion :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 14, 2020, 01:24:07 PM: That's a beaut 8)
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Post by: Cubs on July 14, 2020, 01:34:18 PM: Just brilliant, how did I miss this thread? The robo-conversions are great and the painting faultless (as expected from NickP) but it's the little touches I love. The way the eyes all have a different sort of light and character in them, the way the bases show an overgrown urban environment, hinting at post-apoc settings. Lovely.
Title: Re: Warhammer 40,000: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Nicklas P on July 15, 2020, 09:37:28 AM: Thanks guys!

Quote from: Cubs on July 14, 2020, 01:34:18 PM
Just brilliant, how did I miss this thread? The robo-conversions are great and the painting faultless (as expected from NickP) but it's the little touches I love. The way the eyes all have a different sort of light and character in them, the way the bases show an overgrown urban environment, hinting at post-apoc settings. Lovely.
Many thanks, Cubs.

Here's yet another member of the robot group. The paintjob was inspired by old WW2 fighter planes, but I realized afterwards that the colours are quite similar to the old Lotus colours of British racing green and yellow.

(https://i.imgur.com/X7LsU4m.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CCp_Ihvn74q/)
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on July 19, 2020, 08:31:10 AM: Very creative.

Nice painting.
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Post by: Nicklas P on July 19, 2020, 10:48:27 PM: Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on July 19, 2020, 08:31:10 AM
Very creative.

Nice painting.
Cheers : )

Thought I'd post a pic of the whole robo-team. I'm working on a new one and got plans for a couple more. The challenge is to keep each one distinct but also fit within the group.

(https://i.imgur.com/iYJa7TV.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CCs3-XFnbp-/)
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Post by: Ockman on July 20, 2020, 12:22:02 AM: That is one really awesome group of mechanical men!
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Post by: Dr Mathias on July 20, 2020, 04:43:14 AM: Those all look great together, given the wide variety of sources for the components. Excellent group of robots!
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Post by: Chimpfoot on July 20, 2020, 09:20:10 AM: Looks like R2's had something of an upgrade
Just gets better and better :)
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Post by: gamer Mac on July 20, 2020, 11:03:56 AM: Great group photo
Stunning building
And stunning painting :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 20, 2020, 11:22:24 AM: Fantastic 8)
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Post by: Dr. Zombie on July 20, 2020, 11:23:17 AM: I once made a conversion using a dwarf ironclad from Man O’War and was told there is a special circle of hell for people who cut up old classics. It’s nice to know I won’t be alone in there. I am quite sure you are going the same way as me...

Your work is way better than mine though..
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Post by: Nicklas P on March 19, 2021, 12:46:52 PM: X
Title: Re: Warhammer 40,000: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Daeothar on March 19, 2021, 12:56:03 PM: Wow, that's something else! :-*

What a beautiful project; I love the repurposed shapes and the natural flow you managed to achieve. You made it look purposebuilt.

The only thing not quite meshing is the head. It lacks the flowing lines of the rest of the droid, but then again, it does add to the overall look.

Also, for a moment I thought this already was the final paintjob; the plastic and putty colours work well together in a muted, 'realistic' way. Will you be painting it something garish, or will you keep it muted?
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Post by: gamer Mac on March 19, 2021, 02:55:08 PM: Amazing detail and the smoothness of the putty work is outstanding :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Looking forward to the paint job
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on March 19, 2021, 03:35:41 PM: Really loving that kitbashed droid.
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Post by: Diablo Jon on March 19, 2021, 05:27:53 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on March 19, 2021, 02:55:08 PM
Amazing detail and the smoothness of the putty work is outstanding :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Looking forward to the paint job

Is it bad that I thought it already was painted? I was thinking that grey yellow scheme is unusual and quite striking then I read your post... lol

Great thread some really nice bots on display.
Title: Re: Warhammer 40,000: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Nicklas P on March 20, 2021, 11:29:41 AM: Thanks guys (:

Quote from: Daeothar on March 19, 2021, 12:56:03 PM
Wow, that's something else! :-*

What a beautiful project; I love the repurposed shapes and the natural flow you managed to achieve. You made it look purposebuilt.

The only thing not quite meshing is the head. It lacks the flowing lines of the rest of the droid, but then again, it does add to the overall look.

Also, for a moment I thought this already was the final paintjob; the plastic and putty colours work well together in a muted, 'realistic' way. Will you be painting it something garish, or will you keep it muted?

Cheers, man. I liked the contrast between the body which is like a jet fighter and the somewhat goofy head, almost a bit friendly. A couple of people have made similar comments about the paint scheme. Not quite decided on the paint but I'm leaning towards something militaristic, Heavy Gear style.
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Post by: eMills on March 20, 2021, 11:45:57 AM: Another awesome thread Nicklas!

Really love how well the Eldar and Space Marine bits mesh. Seems sort of counterintuitive on its face since the aesthetics are pretty different, but it looks awesome. Really looking forward to the paintjob.
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Post by: Lord Faoil on March 24, 2021, 08:05:15 PM: That kitbash is simply amazing! I also thought it was painted .
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Post by: Ockman on April 09, 2021, 06:25:20 PM: Lovely work, friend!

I guess that the name is referring to the one and only https://open.spotify.com/track/6haSD85vS8Weqg1GrBxg0c?si=8oUtUAUiRM6m3PBCC2AIkg&utm_source=copy-link