Converted 35mm not-cylons

[basaint]

Aj
only reason I showed the Rez line was I found some cheap on Ebay.  Otherwise i wouldn't get them either

[Ajsalium]

Just to add a little more to this thread, I've been having a look at the Battletech minis from Iron Wind Metals. There are some nice and useful minis there, but at their price (10+ dollars each) they are out of my budget.

Still, I may get one Jade Hawk (minus the "wings") to represent an evolved IL-series cylon, along with the Critical Mass' protolene ayame battlesuits:



EDIT: Does anyone know how big is that mech? I've realized that I hadn't thought about that; and I've been unable to find any pic that may provide a size reference.

[Vinlander]

The Jade Hawk is one of the larger sculpts. If I remember correctly it stands about 3-31/2" tall.

Hope that helps. 

[Ajsalium]

Threadomancy! X-Treme Threadomancy ^TM!

Because I have finally decided to use those Protolene Khanates' battlesuits from Critical Mass Games as cylons. With a head made of a Robogear helmet glued back to front (and face covered with green stuff).

I have crafted a rough and fast prototype (that I hope to paint this weekend). Here it is:


I know it's completely different both from the ones from the original series and the reimagined one. And yet, I think [almost] everyone will inmediately recognize it as a cylon (more once painted).

[Predatorpt]

I remember you talking about that Robogear helmet conversion some time agoa, glad to finally see it! That Cylon looks great 

[Earther]

http://spacevixensfrommars.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_18&products_id=291

[Marauderman]

Scurv, any change of seeing that miniature, if you got it handy.

[aliensurfer]

Scurv, any change of seeing that miniature, if you got it handy.

It might be the old Eureka ones - I think I might still have ten kicking about, if they are the ones I am thinking of they are 'old skool' cylons from the 70's series - 'skirt' and all

[Marauderman]

Thanks for getting back to us Scurv, and thanks Aliensurfer for letting who the original manufactures were.

[Ajsalium]

When I was "researching" (i.e. googling) for cylon minis, I came across those Eureka ones. As far as I know those were unlicensed (typical Eureka!), and aprox 25mm scale. The only licensed ones were made by Comet Miniatures, but at a massive 85mm were more like action figures made of lead than wargaming miniatures.
Thanks for pointing to that Space Vixen robot, too.

But I'm happy with my conversions.

I started painting the prototype for the older "series 5" cylon; the dark metallic parts I was happy with, but when I started painting the chrome parts, I discovered that the paint I was using (that I opened just for this), Reaper's polished silver, is crap. It's a very light grey with a slight blue hue (similar to the old elf grey by GW). But it lacks the metallic shine that all metallic paints should have, don't you think?
Yesterday I bought some Vallejo paints, including chrome. I expect to give it a shot next weekend; fingers crossed this one will work better.

On the conversion front, I have received enough parts to start assembling the first newer "series 6" prototypes. The legs are from Tau XV25 stealth suits (still need to get rid of those hoves with some green stuff). The torsos are from Necron deathmark warriors, with the necron symbol filed off and the "spikes" of the spine cut off; the "rib" gaps will be filled with a little green stuff. And the heads are a easy convertion made with some standard necron warrior heads. Not sure what to use for arms; easier option would be using necron ones, so I think I'll just do that.

I took a quick teaser pic (sorry for it being so bad):

Older cylon, newer cylon, human that's starting to regret joining the marines...

That standard body will be used for soldiers, leaders and commanders (and perhaps stealth specialists). There will be two more variants: a bigger one (built using necron destroyer torsos) for heavy weapons specialists and praetorians. And a smaller one for cylon "workers" (built with plastic void viridians for legs and arms, necron warrior torsos and deathmark heads).

Equally bad teaser pic:

The cylon centurion is wondering what the hell the worker is doing. Is it drunk?

[aliensurfer]

Thanks for getting back to us Scurv, and thanks Aliensurfer for letting who the original manufactures were.

I'll try and find them and take a piccy for you.