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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: King Arthur on December 03, 2022, 05:03:49 PM
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Hello fellow hobbyists!
I've been contemplating for a little while what to do with my pile of 40K sprues and bits that I've collected over the years. Whilst I was painting my Stargrave crew, I discovered the Eisenhorn books on Audible and a project was born! I'm quite intrigued by the 'other' part of the 40K Universe, that being the non Codex Armies, I really like the more unusual or less covered aspects, so with that in mind I've begun to formulate a plan for an Inquisitor from the Ordo Xenos and her retinue which, at present is going to 9 plus her, 10 models in total. I've not settled 100% on the actual mix, but there will certainly be a Blackshield Deathwatch Marine, a Pysker, a Blank, a Null Maiden, perhaps an Assassin and then 4 more. I've started by looking at inspiration pictures as follows:
(https://i.ibb.co/d60xQs2/Ordo-Xenos-Landing-Image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/K7jS9cq)
(https://i.ibb.co/qkSzvrB/Arbitrator-Guardsman.jpg) (https://ibb.co/18g3kmZ)
(https://i.ibb.co/p3b63b5/Deathwatch.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zSQWSQD)
(https://i.ibb.co/hWwjhfD/Inquisitors.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J7g40Q5)
(https://i.ibb.co/1dG8xnm/Pysker.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hZFDvMm)
(https://i.ibb.co/Vxb0WM5/Retinue.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZSvR6c7)
(https://i.ibb.co/FzF4WPc/Retinue2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zZzV5kC)
(https://i.ibb.co/Wpjh5NX/Retinue3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pr57w6T)
(https://i.ibb.co/KVTvcNR/Null-Maidens-Group.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CVRGpJN)
The pictures are for mood and tonality, I wont be making like for like models :D
Stay tuned for the Kitbashing project!
PS, I'm always interested in sources for materials, such as pictures, books etc so please feel to suggest any you may be of relevance throughout this journey.
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Another King Arthur project - will be checking in regularly for this.
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Hello fellow hobbyists!
First update, I've begun work on the first kitbash/conversion; for the first model I selected an interpritation of the mace weilding Arbites that will be accompanied by her 'trusty' Cyber Mastiff hound!
I went through 2 different models to begin with, firstly I looked at using a female Eldar Guardian but the upper body, due to the armour padding and back pack was too bulky, then I switched to a Battle Sister, however, once again, the upper part, due to the armour and neck guard was too bulky. Then I remembered that the Elucidian Starstriders kit includes a Death Cult Assassin and the bodysuit she's wearing was perfect! I begun by repositioning the left arm to point downwards which had a nice bonus in that the mace could now rest across her thigh. I also repositioned her right hand by 90 degree so it looked like it was gripping the shield. I carefully removed the original masked face and will replace it with the head of the Forge World Necromunda Scrutina model; the shield is taken from the Necromunda Enforcers kit. In hindsight, the mace top is too big, so I will replace it with a smaller option so it looks more like the artwork. I had first looked at an old (1999!!) flail head from a Skeleton Warrior, too big, then I looked at the mace head from a Chainrasp but still still too big. The Mace shaft is made from a 1.2mm thick brass rod - it will be cut down further and repositioned so it looks balanced and usable in her hand.
(https://i.ibb.co/RNJBRTL/IMG-1885.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sCX689L)
(https://i.ibb.co/vhrMNhd/IMG-1884.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LrqsTrg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wYvj9jS/IMG-1893.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yV37w76)
(https://i.ibb.co/8x32vfP/IMG-1892.jpg) (https://ibb.co/09NZ46Y)
(https://i.ibb.co/n3PMx6m/IMG-1891.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FsH4Rm3)
(https://i.ibb.co/xGTKVr8/IMG-1890.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6bCc6qJ)
(https://i.ibb.co/RBFVcHN/IMG-1889.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TbfFth1)
The Cyber Mastiff will be a straight build, no need for tinkering as the one from the Forge World Necromunda Scrutina set is perfect.
Post photo's - the neck is a few mm too long, so I'll file it down, I'm not happy with the shield handle, so I will remove it from her hand, I'm looking at some form of circular magnetic/grav system that her hand connects to, so it looks more organic, the grip moves with her. As the model is very slim and with the mace and shield loaded on her right side and also covering her lower back, space is limited for 'extra's' such as ammo packs, grenades and side arm, one suggestion is to strap the side arm to the inside of the shield, I can imagine this scenario, dropping her mace, crouching behind the shield for cover and drawing the pistol. I may add the ammo packs/grenades to the Mastiff - thought?
Comments/critism welcome.
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It's a good idea you have for your arbites. Kitbash/conversion is always very fun, even if sometimes, it turns into a nightmare! :)
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It's a good idea you have for your arbites. Kitbash/conversion is always very fun, even if sometimes, it turns into a nightmare! :)
Oh, you are very correct Sir!! The vision I had in my head originally with using the Eldar Guardian evaporated quite rapidly :D If it was just a straight up Kit Bash it's would've been OK but add in the mix using an art work as a reference, you have another level of pressure lol
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What a great project, and it looks like you've made a good start! Another possible source of suitable Arbites parts to consider if you need more are the two plastic Van Saar kits - if you shave down a few details, and swap heads and weapons, what you're left with looks pretty close to the style of armour+bodysuit in the artwork you've posted. The Van Saar separate weapons sprue also has some great-looking power mauls on it too.
One thing to note:
I've not settled 100% on the actual mix, but there will certainly be a Blackshield Deathwatch Marine, a Pysker, a Blank, a Null Maiden, perhaps an Assassin and then 4 more.
Null Maidens are all blanks - that's a specific trait they recruit for, and it's what enables them to hunt psykers. :)
Another comment on doing an Ordo Xenos warband is that it can be a great excuse to include something like an Eldar scout or a Kroot bounty hunter for example. However, I suspect that if you do have these in a warband, then also having the DW marine as well could be problematic from a background point of view. I suppose that choosing between Marines and aliens would be the difference between an orthodox and a radical Xenos Inquisitor though? :)
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Wow. Great modelling there.
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Wow. Great modelling there.
Thank you!
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What a great project, and it looks like you've made a good start! Another possible source of suitable Arbites parts to consider if you need more are the two plastic Van Saar kits - if you shave down a few details, and swap heads and weapons, what you're left with looks pretty close to the style of armour+bodysuit in the artwork you've posted. The Van Saar separate weapons sprue also has some great-looking power mauls on it too.
One thing to note:
Null Maidens are all blanks - that's a specific trait they recruit for, and it's what enables them to hunt psykers. :)
Thanks for your insights, much appreciated!
On the points you make above, I had looked at my Van Saar kits but the reason to not choose them was the Boots - too bulky for the look I wanted, which is why I settled upon the Death Cult Assassin.
Regarding the 'Blank' & Null Maiden inclusion, I should have made that clearer, as you mentioned, 'Blank' being the operative word here. For the 'Blank' I wanted a former civilian member of the Inquisitors staff, much like Bequin was to Eisenhorn and the the Null Maiden being drawn from the professional 'class' plus I wanted an excuse to use the Blanche imagery as inspo :D
I had intially planned an Eldar scout based upon the Black Fotress model but in the end settled upon a BW Marine. I will leave the scout for my future Rogue Trader Retinue project ;)
Thanks again for your comments, highly appreciated!
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Looking good. You could keep her side arm mounted on her left hip no? Looks to be space there - either strapped to her thigh or holstered on a belt
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Looking good. You could keep her side arm mounted on her left hip no? Looks to be space there - either strapped to her thigh or holstered on a belt
I had tried, but all of the holstered pistols I have are Right Handed so putting those on the left thigh wouldn't be the best organically. I did find a solution though! I removed her grenade from her right side belt and then replaced it with a Holstered Pistol I carefully removed from a Starstrider trooper. You'll see it in the pics that will come soon.
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Hello once again!
Here's the kitbash/conversion is a state of completeness, I can't call it finished yet as I've noticed via the photo's that her left arm at the top, there's a bit of filling work now required it's slightly pulled away from the shoulder during the fitting of the mace.
(https://i.ibb.co/nms28zQ/DSC-1214.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MSDT5MP)
I had a dilema previously previouly in that the holstered pistols I had were all too large and were right side attachments. Thankfully a pistol from a Starstrider Voidsman was a good size, so I carefully removed it from that model, then removed the grenade from the now Arbites model and attached the holster as follows:
(https://i.ibb.co/bmFNgtC/DSC-1212.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
Here's shots from several angles now:
(https://i.ibb.co/9WYR7nd/DSC-1211.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Hqgmj79)
(https://i.ibb.co/Lg2GgMP/DSC-1215.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qgPZgzn)
(https://i.ibb.co/nbGGmq1/DSC-1218.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f2ggFVN)
(https://i.ibb.co/pnMQXwm/DSC-1219.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QXTkmQ5)
(https://i.ibb.co/VNvmzV4/DSC-1221.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xsMHBhT)
(https://i.ibb.co/y0nKNvS/DSC-1223.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qBMhDq5)
(https://i.ibb.co/nQhZxKW/DSC-1226.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gtsHkcn)
(https://i.ibb.co/T8VGFv8/DSC-1227.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4T6L5mT)
You'll notice that the mace changed in the final version against the origila pictures I posted. I trimmed the brass rod down so the mace looked like it could be used one handed, I then added a smaller head which is a steel ball bearing and then I added the spikes which came from an AoS Chainrasp weapon! I made the handle a bit more detailed too, as it's a state issued weapon, I felt it needed a grip etc to give it that 'proefessional' vibe.
Aside from fixing the upper left arm, I'll shave off mold lines as best I can can and tidy up the putty work.
Next up is an Imperial Iterator based upon the Janus Draik model from Blackstone Fortress.
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Lovely idea for a conversion (and warband!), and this looks good so far. Inq28 stuff is so much fun these days, isn't it?
One small hopefully constructive point - her neck looks a little long? It might just be the photo, and it is fine in real life. If so, ignore me!
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That's a very nice conversion that captures the feel of the original perfectly, and an interesting planned line up; I look forward to whatever comes next.
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A very promising start. I’m looking forward to seeing more!
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Lovely idea for a conversion (and warband!), and this looks good so far. Inq28 stuff is so much fun these days, isn't it?
One small hopefully constructive point - her neck looks a little long? It might just be the photo, and it is fine in real life. If so, ignore me!
On the neck, I had filed away several mm already, I believe that the narrow neck brace is certainly giving the effect that the neck is longer than 'normal'.
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OK, here's the 'plan' for the second model!
(https://i.ibb.co/Zm15b6x/IMG-1934.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Ry4fJpc)
(https://i.ibb.co/wYSyJGq/Pysker.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d7PBbCv)
The man in the right picture standing behind the Sister of Silence - I really liked the pose with his Shotgun held aloft and hand resting on a sword, coupled with his glowing bionic eye, so that's the inspitation for the next model.
I liked the idea of including an 'Iterator' in the group to act as a source of knowledge and inspiration for the horrors that await in the depths of space....
https://warhammer40k.fandom.com/wiki/Iterator
I chose to use Janus Draik from Blackstone Fortress as a base as the figure had the breastplate, fur trimmed jacket and bionic eye already. Most of the work will come from positioning the arms and sword, whilst doing some greenstuff work on the fur as I'm not using the bulky back piece from the original model.
As always, I'm sure once I dry fit I'll notice parts that aren't quite right or suddenly remember a different part from a kit that suits better.....
Stay tuned....
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Hello once again, here's an update to the imperial Iterator:
(https://i.ibb.co/yNWdjFb/IMG-1952.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MgMZ0k3)
(https://i.ibb.co/sFXSvh1/IMG-1951.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YtV976d)
(https://i.ibb.co/L8k2SY6/IMG-1950.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f21PMqt)
(https://i.ibb.co/xCZBqDD/IMG-1949.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3rKjm77)
(https://i.ibb.co/SQvh76r/IMG-1948.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PTC7zrQ)
(https://i.ibb.co/x6RnfkK/IMG-1947.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vkKNQFC)
As usual, the load out changed from the initial selection as after dry fitting the amended Lasgun, it didn't look right and I remembered that my neophyte kit had shotguns! I switched out the right arm for a neophyte one, I clipped off the shoulder and it fit perfectly under the fur without further adjustment and gave me the at ease pose like the artwork. The left arm, I clipped off the mace and the shoulder, for the final build this will be glued in place and I will fill in the gaps with an upper arm made from Greenstuff. The swords I'd originally chosen didnt actually look good so I swapped them out for one from the Ven Denst Witch Hunters kit, I will drill through the clenched fist too so the model is clutching the handle. For the sword to sit flush against the hip I had to remove the small grenade. I'll also sculpt in a layer of greenstuff fur on the back of the cloak.
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Another lovely conversion, capturing the feel of the artwork nicely. Thank-you for sharing.
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Here's the completed version!
(https://i.ibb.co/Xz1Sbq6/Copy-DSC-1198.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xMWJDNw)
(https://i.ibb.co/DKXLFb1/Copy-DSC-1199.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RHn7KSg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wdSkGf4/Copy-DSC-1202.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Rg3Frqc)
(https://i.ibb.co/JcKdVHR/Copy-DSC-1204.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TwkT6tB)
(https://i.ibb.co/wdGXngk/Copy-DSC-1205.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QJSRWQg)
Initially I had thought to alter the face by sculpting on some longer hair and a beard to reflect the younger man in the artwork, but once I'd started this process it just didn't look good at all, so now I'm liking the original face to represent a more seasonsed Iterator accompanying the task force. I drilled through the left hand, carefully removed the sword handle, then slide it into the hand and glued it to the hilt so now the figure is gripping the sword. I attached the sword (which is from the AoS Ven Denst Witch Hunters) to the belt using two thin strips of plasticard. As mentioned previously, the Shotgun arm fit prefectly under the fur once the shoulder pad was clipped off. the left arm needed the most work, I removed the shoulder pad too then glued the half arm to the rib area and sculpted in the upper arm using greenstff. The final addition was to add a thinner layer of fur to the back of the model using greenstuff and a metal sculpting tool to lightly poke/drag the putty into a fur texture. I'm happy with the result as it captures the essence of the artwork with a Shotgun held at ease, hand resting on sword, imperial breastplate and bionic eye!
Next up will be the retinue's Death Watch Marine......
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Here's the next update, the completed Deathwatch Marine!
As usual, I had a vision in mind, so set about laying down all the pieces that 'could' be used:
(https://i.ibb.co/g9jNgMS/IMG-1993.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pw0cXvf)
I started with the head and shoulder pad from the Deathwatch upgrade sprue, then I selected a body from the Phobos Marines kit, as the previous models had a non combat pose, I wanted to continue the theme, perhaps the Inquisitor and the retinue are in a pre mission brieifing; so with this in mind, I selected the Phobos suit that was resting the leg on a rock, I wanted the leg slightly more elevated so I used the stone debris from the base of the Starstriders Death Cult Assassin. I then used some White Tac to check the pose:
(https://i.ibb.co/YWV2Cb7/IMG-1994.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g7cy26M)
(https://i.ibb.co/wBdKPXL/IMG-1995.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ydN8Z1R)
Once I was happy with the general look, I then set about making the joins permanent and continued to equip the marine. I used the right pointing arm to add to the feel that the group is at ease and perhaps the marine is gesturing to a location etc mid conversation. I added a Bolt Pistol to the hip plus several grenades/ammo pouches around the belt. I slung the Bolter over the Back pack. I added a Laser Sight add-on to the back pack as I see this as a targeting motion sensor that links to the bolter itself, aiding with hitting faster moving targets. The left hand and weapon are resin pieces from a great company based in Germany called Conversion World. I really like the concept they have, as the hands are delivered open, you can then use them to grip single or double handed depending on the weapon, in my case it's a single wield, I glued the handle to the palm of the hand and then using a hairdryer on hot you warm up the resin hand and can then bend the fingers around the sword handle and then it sets solid once cooled down, really is a fabulous mechanism!
(https://i.ibb.co/WH2NbBP/DSC-1207.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXxVhrn)
(https://i.ibb.co/Y8KTFRG/DSC-1210.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VDhpcj8)
(https://i.ibb.co/yg1wFs7/DSC-1212.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qmftY1V)
(https://i.ibb.co/qRdMXM9/DSC-1214.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LC8zbz6)
(https://i.ibb.co/cLMQ5Wn/DSC-1216.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Wtqf9rJ)
(https://i.ibb.co/3M62JB7/DSC-1217.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rc8YW4m)
So there you have it! The Retinues lead Deathwatch Marine! No heavy conversion work or Greenstuff needed, Just one strip of plasticard required to elongate the Bolters strap so it sat over the Backpack better. Mostly taking bits from several Marine kits to get the load out I wanted.
Not sure which chapter he belongs too, I'm leaning towards a custom one as I have a collection of fabulous stamps from 'Czechoslovakia' which date 1890 - 1970 and there's some gorgeous artworks in there, so I'm most likely going to select from there, scan the stamp(s) and shrink it down then use it on the shoulder pad and perhaps across the chest.
Stay tuned for the next member of the Retinue which is going to be an 'Imperial Agent' - a permanent member of the Inquisitors staff.
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Hello again Adventurers!
As mentioned in the last post, here's the potential load out for an 'Imperial Agent'
(https://i.ibb.co/7Rb3nHF/IMG-7158.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vQDN3b8)
The body is that of Doralia Ven Denst - a Witch Hunter from the AoS ranges. I plan to have this agent using a rifle which is taken from the Skitari along with the back attachments. The head is a resin Escher ganger from Forge World, I liked the goggles she has along with the half shaven head and scar under the eye, it looks very 'experienced'. I also took a Skitari helmet and will dill out the space where the head would go and then I'll attach it to the belt somewhere, this with all the extra ammo pouches and grenades will give the Agent a very combat ready vibe.
Sty tuned for the build coming soon.
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Happy New Year fellow hobbyists!!
I'd like to present you the completed 'Imperial Agent' - I haven't settled upon a name as of yet, so if you wanted to pitch some suggestions, please do so!
(https://i.ibb.co/HVPNbhC/DSC-1196.jpg) (https://ibb.co/56jYSKk)
(https://i.ibb.co/8jRn3WQ/DSC-11988.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MRjyTYJ)
(https://i.ibb.co/QPGxGv7/DSC-1200.jpg) (https://ibb.co/K2H8Hxc)
(https://i.ibb.co/3N9dLJB/DSC-1203.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zRTx0kG)
(https://i.ibb.co/KhZLM5h/DSC-12044.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B3DrXf3)
I had originally tried to combine her orignal weapon with a Skitarii rifle but it didn't look good, so I opted to fit a full Skitarii rifle to her, I first removed her hands, then positioned the Skitarii's hand as best as possible before filling in the gaps and smoothen the joins with Green Stuff. As the rifle isn't really suitable for closer encounters, I added a Laser Sight taken from one of the various Phobos Marines kits so she could offer ranged support. For any closer combat engagements, she has a side arm and a sword. I really liked the helmets from the Skitarii so I clipped off the ball socket joint and then drilled several holes with my hand drill to form a larger hole, I then smoothened out the edges with my scalpel to have a head opening. I added several ammo pouches and grenades to emphasise that the Retinue is about to embark on a military mission. The gaps where the cloak joins will be filled with liquid putty ahead of painting.
Next up will be another 'Imperial Agent' heavily inspired by the Eisenhorn books, one 'Medea Betancore'.
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Nice work & thanks for sharing.
The beauty & satisfaction of converting plastic minis cannot be denied.
I would suggest looking also at other manufacturers not only GW as there are some excellent kits around.
Keep it up
Z
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Nice work & thanks for sharing.
The beauty & satisfaction of converting plastic minis cannot be denied.
I would suggest looking also at other manufacturers not only GW as there are some excellent kits around.
Keep it up
Z
In a not to distant project I will use other manufacturers more prominently, right now though, I have lots of GW sprues and bitz which I'm looking to make a dent in with this current project :-)
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Hello once again fellow hobbyists!
Up next is another 'Imperial Agent' heavily inspired by 'Medea Betancore' from the Eisenhorn books. In book one 'Xenos', one of Eisenhorns most trusted companions was 'Betancore' the dual Needle Pistol weielding pilot of the Guncutter transport ship, in book two 'Maleus' Betancore's daughter Medea takes over that position, based upon the descriptions of dual Needle Pistols, I settled upon the following Kit Bash:
(https://i.ibb.co/7pntfzC/DSC-1206.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rpx2jt0)
(https://i.ibb.co/cygNXxg/DSC-1209.jpg) (https://ibb.co/D1V7gLV)
(https://i.ibb.co/Tm90r6Y/DSC-12111.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J5DpCVm)
(https://i.ibb.co/8MW9nsW/DSC-12122.jpg) (https://ibb.co/H7WqL4W)
(https://i.ibb.co/PWN5Jbn/DSC-12144.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X5bz6dg)
(https://i.ibb.co/PtygjbL/DSC-12177.jpg) (https://ibb.co/V3GT9h1)
(https://i.ibb.co/r5zJ1Qp/Retinue2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SVMp96m)
The base for the model cam from the Necromunda Forge World model - Scrutinator-Primus Servalen as the light armour and jacket fitted the description. The head came from the Forge World House Escher Heads pack, whilst the Needle Pistols came from an Escher Gang box. The Axe and ammo pouch on her belt are from the Imperial Navy sprue and the additional grenades and pouches come from various Imperial Guard sprues.
Up next will a more straightforward build using a Kasrkin model with some equipment additions to represent one the retinues 'Tempestus Scions'.
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Hello once again!
Back with a bigger update today, presenting you 3 more Retinue members! First up is "The Priest"
(https://i.ibb.co/9n4k83R/DSC-11.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8MxLK4F)
(https://i.ibb.co/jrD4mjg/DSC-13.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mc4zkP6)
(https://i.ibb.co/yBqZyTL/DSC-14.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x86BjvV)
(https://i.ibb.co/YLCyXQR/DSC-15.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LZFJrRk)
I liked the idea of bringing along a man of faith, reading outloud the ways of the God Emperor to inspire faith in all those around him, whilst delivering the Emperors wriath and judgement at the end of his Stub Gun! The base for the model is a Necromunda Hive Scum, I really liked the padded armour and slighlty stooped pose as this fitted with my vision of him reading from his book. The book is taken from the Kill Team Krieg Troopers, his arms are also Kill Team, from the Navy Breachers set. The Stub Gun is from an Enforcer kit and the head is that of a Skitarii. I also added various pouches, grenades and a melee weapon, the Proest does more than just 'Preach'.
Next up is the retinues Medical Officer who has to be labelled as 'Doc' right?!
(https://i.ibb.co/M7Zbph1/DSC-16.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1T73KnX)
(https://i.ibb.co/jH80TG3/DSC-17.jpg) (https://ibb.co/521p6vs)
(https://i.ibb.co/DpGy0CB/DSC-18.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8czp15y)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZcDVLtr/DSC-19.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9y5N8z0)
I find that on occassion, a simple change is most impactful. The model is a Kasrkin from Kill Team Shadowvault, he's a Medical Officier, I took a cigar holding hand from a 'Elucidian Starstrider' model and done a simple hand swap. The idea of the Medic puffing away on Cigar, knowing that smoking is the least of worries in the 41st Millenium whilst on an Inquisitorial mission :D To round him off for campaign, I added an Auto Pistol side ar, from the Navy Breacher kit and a couple of extra ammo pouches.
Lst up today is an Imperial Agent - having looked at what I'd made prior, the team was in need of some some muscle/heavy fire power:
(https://i.ibb.co/KsY203X/DSC-20.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B6myzSt)
(https://i.ibb.co/Ydx9m0K/DSC-21.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vdS5pXr)
(https://i.ibb.co/60LwtVm/DSC-22.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b5DmvqP)
(https://i.ibb.co/Vgz6fG7/DSC-23.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x1BZxbp)
The base used is from the Necromunda Enforceres kit. The Auto Cannon is from the Hersey MK VI Heavy Weapon Upgrades box, to get the right arm pose, I used the compatible MK VI Marine arms. As the torso of the Enforcer model is slightly wider than the Marine one, I had to use a small amount of Greenstuff to plug a gap. I also had to trim off a portion of the arms original shoulder join, as it was too big to fit under the shoulder pads of the Enforcer - to cover up the trimming, I added two small tubes from the Backback to the arm, to act as a form of Stimulus being injected to assist with wielding such a heavy weapon. The head is from a Primus Marine kit and I finished off the model by adding a MK VI side arm pistol along with some pouches and grenades.
Next up will be member number 9 - a Sister of Silence.
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Those are some seamless kitbashes. The finished products look, in the nicest way, like you haven't done anything to them at all - as though they came out the box as intended. I particularly like that you've managed to make an eclectic set of models look coherent, as though they're part of the same team with the same function. Nice work. Can't wait to see things painted!
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I am very impressed with your kitbash-skills. Very cool stuff. Can't wait to see the last two.
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I'm really liking these last few models in particular - from the Priest down. Small changes and subtle reposing has an outsized impact on adding character and individual personality to these figures. :)
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I am very impressed with your kitbash-skills. Very cool stuff. Can't wait to see the last two.
I'm really liking these last few models in particular - from the Priest down. Small changes and subtle reposing has an outsized impact on adding character and individual personality to these figures. :)
Those are some seamless kitbashes. The finished products look, in the nicest way, like you haven't done anything to them at all - as though they came out the box as intended. I particularly like that you've managed to make an eclectic set of models look coherent, as though they're part of the same team with the same function. Nice work. Can't wait to see things painted!
Thank you all for your kind words! When I set out to Kitbash/Convert I always try my upmost to achieve a 'natural' pose and an organic as possible 'bash' so the miniatures do look like more conventional off the sprue builds.
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OK people, here's retinue member number 9! A Null Maiden/Sister of Silence influenced by the artwork of John Blanche!
(https://i.ibb.co/BzS4PT1/Null-Maidens-Group.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4m5sf4Q)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZzjhtXR/DSC-24.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qvg6zQ7)
(https://i.ibb.co/BK29257/DSC-25.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0VyxyRW)
(https://i.ibb.co/yWGZ5CY/DSC-26.jpg) (https://ibb.co/V2rzDGQ)
(https://i.ibb.co/7npprqr/DSC-27.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x1ggzNz)
The base model is a Sisters of Battle Novitiates, I gently scraped away the iconography from her torso so her clothing was plain. The arms were taken from the Sisters of Silence kit, along with the Flamer, the Sword is from a Sisters of Battle kit. The Promethium cansiter on her back is from the Kill Team Navy Breachers kit. The face is made from Greenstuff - I still need to do a little more work, as the left side needs more attention where the face meets the hood.
Question to the readers - the tube connecting the cannister to the flamer is it too thick?
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Question to the readers - the tube connecting the cannister to the flamer is it too thick?
Yes, it is, sorry. :? I think half the diameter would look better. I would also remove the canister currently on the flamer, and add it to the backback instead - the hose can then connect to the weapon where the canister was, and the whole thing will look more coherent/functional that way.
For the base model, I'm surprised you don't go for something a bit more, ah, risqué to better capture the style of the artwork you posted? It might need some fairly serious reposing, but the assassin from the Rogue Trader crew I think you have could work well maybe? Another option might be to combine parts form the new Sororitas kits with some Dark Eldar Wych parts perhaps? Not a criticism of the current figure you've used by the way, more just my musing out loud! :)
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Yes, it is, sorry. :? I think half the diameter would look better. I would also remove the canister currently on the flamer, and add it to the backback instead - the hose can then connect to the weapon where the canister was, and the whole thing will look more coherent/functional that way.
Nice idea, I'll look to implement it.
For the base model, I'm surprised you don't go for something a bit more, ah, risqué to better capture the style of the artwork you posted? It might need some fairly serious reposing, but the assassin from the Rogue Trader crew I think you have could work well maybe? Another option might be to combine parts form the new Sororitas kits with some Dark Eldar Wych parts perhaps? Not a criticism of the current figure you've used by the way, more just my musing out loud! :)
I have used one of the Imperial Assassin models from the Elucidian Starstrider kit for the Arbites so aside from repetition the pose would require quite some work to reposition into a standing model as the original has an up raised arm and one leg is bent whilst resting on a rock. I also started this build by using a Dark Elf Witch Elf but again, repositioning was a big task as they are all in a leaping pose, Dark Eldar Wyches are not best suited as they are also in a running pose plus either half armoured or armoured so that's why I went for the Novitiate as she had two of the components fron the art that being a Hood and elongated loin cloth. Sadly there's not much out there that is full skinsuit.
Thanks for your comments, I value this kind of discussion and ideation!!
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I have used one of the Imperial Assassin models from the Elucidian Starstrider kit for the Arbites so aside from repetition the pose would require quite some work to reposition into a standing model as the original has an up raised arm and one leg is bent whilst resting on a rock.
Ah, of course you did, sorry. And yes, the re-pose would be significant unfortunately.
I also started this build by using a Dark Elf Witch Elf but again, repositioning was a big task as they are all in a leaping pose, Dark Eldar Wyches are not best suited as they are also in a running pose plus either half armoured or armoured
Although there are some standing ones, I agree on the armour... Lot of work to make a corresponding left leg.
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Hello once again!
Based upon some great feedback I made the adjustment to the Sister of Silence Flamer tube and also fixed up some gaps etc around her face
(https://i.ibb.co/MDjBrKG/DSC-1195.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3y8R2VM)
(https://i.ibb.co/TTGXDCh/DSC-12000.jpg) (https://ibb.co/26r20bK)
(https://i.ibb.co/DzVkW8m/DSC-12030.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Xj2pL36)
(https://i.ibb.co/gRYHRWM/DSC-12060.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NyRQyN6)
(https://i.ibb.co/VJRtd3x/DSC-12070.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bQTPx7F)
(https://i.ibb.co/cJKRWPJ/DSC-12110.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5TXCQdT)
Coming very soon will be the Inquisitor herself!
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Looks much better IMO - well done! :)
I can't quite see what you've done the back tank, but it looks like you cleaned it up?
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Just catching up on this thread - some more lovely conversions (that rework on the flamer fuel pipe has paid off handsomely).
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God, that face is amazing :o
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God, that face is amazing :o
Yeah, I hadn't really appreciated that that was sculpted. Stellar work. I think the changes to the flamer make a big difference.
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Looks much better IMO - well done! :)
I can't quite see what you've done the back tank, but it looks like you cleaned it up?
Indeed, as it was taken from the Navy Breachers Kill Team kit, I had to scrap off the Navy insignia.
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Just catching up on this thread - some more lovely conversions (that rework on the flamer fuel pipe has paid off handsomely).
God, that face is amazing :o
Yeah, I hadn't really appreciated that that was sculpted. Stellar work. I think the changes to the flamer make a big difference.
Thank you for your kind words!
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The final member of the retinue, is the Inquisitor herself! I wanted her stand out and look befitting of her rank, so I went looking for some inspirational pictures and found an older thread on Reddit that was a fan made art of an Inquisitor in Power Armour and the idea was born!
(https://i.ibb.co/ZdVxnqN/IMG-7426.png) (https://ibb.co/8M09W1X)
The base for the model isn't a GW one, I purchased a set of 5 resin 'Female Space Marines' from a chap I know over on Instagram (if anyone is interested let me know and I can pass on the IG Account) and the body was just perfect for this 'bash'. I took the arms from the Horus Heresy MK VI kit as they are smaller than the Primus ones and fit nicely with the resin body. Her powerfist is from the new Cadian Shocktroopers Command kit. The sword and scabbard are from a Sisters Of Battle kit and the pauldrons are from a Sisters of Silence kit. Height wise, she's slightly shorter than a Phobos.
(https://i.ibb.co/cJhHMcn/DSC-1213.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZdzPt6D)
(https://i.ibb.co/B4MdHPs/DSC-12150.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8zZTnB8)
(https://i.ibb.co/6DMKdn8/DSC-12160.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WBhrTx0)
(https://i.ibb.co/k3RgdJP/DSC-12180.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xmpS4Yr)
(https://i.ibb.co/LtVgh0j/DSC-1220.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wW5QrdG)
(https://i.ibb.co/G2h4933/DSC-1222.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Kq1pDzz)
(https://i.ibb.co/pybZ3DH/DSC-12230.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bJQLrh4)
So, with this model, the retinue is finished! I'll go back and do some clean up on mould lines, some minor gap fills etc ahead of painting.
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Nice kitbash! :)
Did you sculpt the head yourself, or is it based off another model?
As for pose, I think the fist could be down and out a little more, and sword arm could come up a touch - both of these would strengthen the pose and give the model a more confident look.
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Great looking conversions! I agree with Major_Gilbear about the powerfist arm, but the shoulder pads might limit the positioning possibilities.
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Pretty cool kitbash. Very impressive!
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Damn! :-* She's a lovely conversion, gotta be one of the best Inquistrices* I've seen (she blows my Greyfax conversion out of the water ;) ).
* I think that's the correct form for plural lady Inquisitors.
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I agree, all yours conversions are very successfull :-*
ps: may I suggest that "Inquisitrices" is the correct form ;)
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ps: may I suggest that "Inquisitrices" is the correct form ;)
Good point, I'd missed out an "i". My bad. ;)
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Nice kitbash! :)
Did you sculpt the head yourself, or is it based off another model?
As for pose, I think the fist could be down and out a little more, and sword arm could come up a touch - both of these would strengthen the pose and give the model a more confident look.
Thanks as always for the constructive critiscm - I'll rework the arm poses. Regarding the head, I wish I had the skill right now to sulpt like that! I have Silicone Moulds of all the heads I like from various models in my collection incase I want to use them again across different projects; this particular head comes from the Game - Kingdom Death Monster.
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Just discovering your work, you made an excellent job on this retinue, these are all inspired characters ! Now the painting ?
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Just discovering your work, you made an excellent job on this retinue, these are all inspired characters ! Now the painting ?
Thank you!
I went back and redone the first model - the Female Arbites agent as I wasn't happy with it especially after I got hold of a set pf the new Kill Team Arbites models, I just had to use a couple of bits from that! I also done some fine tuning with the scalpel and greenstuff and have re photographed them with a better angle and better light. I'll get all those uploaded soon and then yes, the painting begins :)
For the 'theme' for the bases, the retinue has recently landed on an Eldar Maiden World, which was once a Human Colony but was lost during the 'Age of Strife' so expect some grass, plants, mud etc.
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Hello once again!
As mentioned in the previous post, I've revisted my photography, looking at White backgrounds and more lighing from both the front and above. The first model in this new format is the reworked Arbites! I wasn't completely satisfied with the original and after securing the sprues to the new Kill Team Arbites kit I had access to a proper Arbites shield and mace which gave me a good excuse for a rebuild! Here's the results:
(https://i.ibb.co/pwy7Rjx/Arbitrator.jpg) (https://ibb.co/54F0nh6)
(https://i.ibb.co/HCMZvPR/Arbites1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dt3Z9pX)
(https://i.ibb.co/hRgX7t9/Arbites2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XZWy2vL)
(https://i.ibb.co/Vv2R9Wz/Arbites3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/P5wKjZP)
(https://i.ibb.co/Y0941gJ/Arbites4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3RX5jKV)
(https://i.ibb.co/XZ8g2P5/Arbites5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hRfj7Nd)
(https://i.ibb.co/mSg1fc4/Arbites6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qxVXTrp)
(https://i.ibb.co/k2hTvT7/Arbites7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PG5y0yL)
Aside from the shield and mace, I shortened the neck as it looked a little elongated in the first attempt; I also opted for a different holstered gun, I used a mould to make a copy of the pistols from the 'Lord Castellan Ursula Creed' model, I had to remove the original grenade from her right leg to make room for the pistol, but I reused it on her left side. I made a hand strap for the shield from Greenstuff and the final change versus the original was to use a fallen statue head instead of the stone step - the head is from one of the Vampire bases from Underworlds.
So, picture one done, the other 9 re-shoots will follow soon.
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I think the mace you have used is way better than the drawing.
The original looks way to flimsy to be practical.
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Here's a couple more retinue members rephotographed:
(https://i.ibb.co/MRsY38G/Betancore1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qRdtP0W)
(https://i.ibb.co/236Ldj1/Betancore2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tphNDbT)
(https://i.ibb.co/QcSv3V4/Betancore3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9vKHk07)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZWY9JZN/Betancore4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yWY2R3V)
(https://i.ibb.co/X413GMV/Kasrkin1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7zPR0Lb)
(https://i.ibb.co/5n4tm1G/Kasrkin2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F03N2hm)
(https://i.ibb.co/x1sM1zJ/Kasrkin3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2v6jvcg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wgJkmkw/Kasrkin4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8szCZCd)
(https://i.ibb.co/Vm3hKDL/Kasrkin5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YZbKr8N)
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(https://i.ibb.co/Bn6WkZG/Female-Agent1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Rj6r80N)
(https://i.ibb.co/sFjmm44/Female-Agent2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/p3200TT)
(https://i.ibb.co/sJnhX3j/Female-Agent3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jZmdj4h)
(https://i.ibb.co/XZ8W2Xh/Female-Agent4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BVNfzLX)
(https://i.ibb.co/BzMT2wH/Female-Agent5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kHCq2MV)
(https://i.ibb.co/GPkyMy8/Iterator1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XJp151K)
(https://i.ibb.co/sHwDR89/Iterator2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/q5s4jTY)
(https://i.ibb.co/2kZNybL/Iterator3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3CRz7J8)
(https://i.ibb.co/Jj8QWWb/Iterator4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b5YJjjy)
(https://i.ibb.co/4KmSrFQ/Male-Agent1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LYkg70G)
(https://i.ibb.co/F80zRtb/Male-Agent2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MPG7FLD)
(https://i.ibb.co/xDXxnMV/Male-Agent3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Btc0hg8)
(https://i.ibb.co/T28rmFM/Male-Agent4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dM27Gz4)
(https://i.ibb.co/vmKHJnG/The-Priest1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mtMGHWw)
(https://i.ibb.co/zRPwc4M/The-Priest2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SnVpT3j)
(https://i.ibb.co/JrCStk2/The-Priest3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/frQTF0t)
(https://i.ibb.co/pQvN68q/The-Priest4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sCvcpG7)
(https://i.ibb.co/bgXztPZ/The-Priest5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6RFgQmx)
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Those look awesome!
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Nice work. Good job👍👍👍
If you have access to a 3d printer look up models/parts
Made by Anvil Industry & Puppetwar to name but 2.
If not, They also do resin parts, great for kitbashing .
Does the person who did the resin sister body have stl's for sale?
Z
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Nice work. Good job👍👍👍
If you have access to a 3d printer look up models/parts
Made by Anivi Industry & Puppetwar to name but 2.
If not, They also do resin parts, great for kitbashing .
Does the person who did the resin sister body have stl's for sale?
Z
I have a few STL's from Anvil and Puppets War, plus some of their resin pieces and I agree, both are excellent companies, but for this project I wanted to use as much stuff from my large pile of GW Kits as possible :)
I can check on the STL's from the person whom I got the Female Marines from.
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(https://i.ibb.co/wg5zcvc/Death-Watch1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/02HGsws)
(https://i.ibb.co/JHy3Ts6/Death-Watch2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hVZYNmQ)
(https://i.ibb.co/wcMQs2y/Death-Watch3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J35pQSn)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZHtJYwb/Death-Watch4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pWGPRsk)
(https://i.ibb.co/TR37qhs/Death-Wath5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WFJMpKL)
(https://i.ibb.co/ysfmhTj/Null-Maiden1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6sncvhC)
(https://i.ibb.co/WyqL87q/Null-Maiden2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xjPN9wP)
(https://i.ibb.co/3MCxq1R/Null-Maiden3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rcwBSkd)
(https://i.ibb.co/y6xnvjR/Null-Maiden4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/D9jDc2b)
(https://i.ibb.co/99stkDp/Null-Maiden5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kgQ1s7G)
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Great kitbashes! I like how you added the straps for the pistol holster, in 28mm these kind of details are often spared.
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Stunning new photographs. Didn't even realise how little justice the old ones were doing your models
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Great kitbashes! I like how you added the straps for the pistol holster, in 28mm these kind of details are often spared.
Thank you! I do strive as best as possible for 'realism' if my skills permit :D
Stunning new photographs. Didn't even realise how little justice the old ones were doing your models
Thank you! I wasn't happy with the originals so with the help of a friend who actually does studio photography for a living, I set my lighting, background and angle of lens differently and am very pleased with the new results.
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Last but of course, by no means least is the Inquisitor herself!
(https://i.ibb.co/QC3CpYp/IMG-7426.png) (https://ibb.co/YyFyPfP)
(https://i.ibb.co/D1Bv0pM/Inquisitor1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QJWTydH)
(https://i.ibb.co/f2VCVN2/Inquisitor2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZVRhRgV)
(https://i.ibb.co/YNhyhYH/Inquisitor3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S6BdBWF)
(https://i.ibb.co/xmKnWqb/Inquisitor4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dbsNF4v)
(https://i.ibb.co/dfQSrS4/Inquisitor5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wdKTRTh)
(https://i.ibb.co/pWhkczp/Inquisitor6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HNh96zQ)
As per some feedback, I adjusted the arm positions slightly compared to the original.
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Just so much great work all around :o
I really need to get out of my comfort zone and do some more 'bashing. Outside of mixing North Star pieces together, I tend to make stories match the figures, rather than the other way around.
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I remain in awe of these conversions - you ability to visualise the right bits and pull the whole thing together with some damn fine greenstuff work is inspiring.