Author Topic: Adeptus Arbites (Read 13383 times)

Suber · « **on:** January 13, 2014, 04:30:38 PM »

Arbitrators are, for some misterious reason, kinda charming. These 'Dredd in 40K' have become quite an iconic presence for a few Oldschool gamers. Funny, if you think it is an army which has not got much love from GW for a real long time. We only have a couple of models (in the very same pose) and no new minis since the very beginning of 2nd Ed (apart from an attempt for Necromunda and Inquisitor)

I had these minis for ages:

Just a core, but I managed to have fun with that. At some time I saw this conversion work by Mike McVey:

So I fell in love with it and felt that I needed one of my own. My first attempt (I believe at some moment by 1997-98) was this... thing:

It is a converted Chimera, as you would have spotted. But of course I could not be satisfied at all with this, so I had to repaint it. Arbitrators need black gear. Don't ask me why, but these guys really need ominous colours.

But then I knew I was in need for more Arbites

. I traded for some minis and I finally got enough models to build up two squads, one with shotguns and one with bolters. The main problem was the Judge. I couldn't have twenty different minis, but at least I would not have two identical Judges. I converted this one who was to lead the bolter squad:

So I finally got a couple of homogeneous squads:

Then I fell in love again, this time I fell for FW Arvus Lighter. It looked square enough for my force

. The model itself is a mess and needed extensive work just to make the pieces fit

, but that is another different story. The important thing is that I finally enjoyed painting it:

After all this mess, I painted a few Arbites for a friend. I'm only posting here the conversions on the Judges (the rest of the minis are just the same!)

(Yes, there is ~~a plausible explanation~~ an explanation behind the lascannon guy)

You can see some more pics and story here

:

http://oldschoolworkshop.blogspot.com.es/2014/01/evolution-of-force-adeptus-arbites.html

I also got the Necromunda pack ages ago, but I have never come to paint it. My bad! I must do something about that!

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:42:38 PM »

Great old school figures

Got nearly a couple of squads worth myself and seeing other peoples it's tempting to get them out again

Good choice for the Arvus lighter, just the ticket for a flying chimera.

cheers

James

Dr.Falkenhayn · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:43:33 PM »

cool Stuff

So,the Judge isn't all that rare then? it's the only Mini i want from this Range (for my orginal JD Stuff

)
a Gaming Buddy has a very large Arbites Army,though they're later Versions afik,with Cyberdog etc

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:54:03 PM »

They'll be the later Necromunda figures with the weapon swaps and several poses, not as bulky as the originals

cheers

James

aliensurfer · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:27:15 PM »

Quote from: Dr.Falkenhayn on January 13, 2014, 04:43:33 PM

cool Stuff So,the Judge isn't all that rare then? it's the only Mini i want from this Range (for my orginal JD Stuff )
a Gaming Buddy has a very large Arbites Army,though they're later Versions afik,with Cyberdog etc

I might have him and am not going to use him, if I can dig him out the lead pile would you want him?

cheetor · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:35:23 PM »

As I said elsewhere, I love these guys, the riot vehicle is really nice and the flyer is a great choice. Cool stuff.

I always wanted to pick up a few, but never managed it somehow. They are kind of superfluous when I have MC1 Justice Department figures painted, but it wouldnt take much for me to pick up some of those figures

warburton · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:59:12 PM »

Nice work!

v_lazy_dragon · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2014, 09:06:32 PM »

Great work - I always had a soft spot for the arbites

Jonas · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2014, 10:30:02 PM »

Great stuff!!

I love your chimera conversion!

commissarmoody · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2014, 10:43:33 PM »

Do they still make the arbites figures?

Brummie Thug · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2014, 10:54:42 PM »

Not these they don't. Not so sure about the 'Enforcers' which was the latest release

Ebay would be the best bet but prepare to pay through the nose!

Ironworker · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2014, 01:07:58 AM »

I like your head swaps!

beefcake · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2014, 01:16:06 AM »

Awesome work! Love the arbites. Pity they are so expensive!

Mason · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:57:38 AM »

Suber: This is stunning!
Great painting and conversions.

Love that vehicle, perfect choice with the FW flying beastie and great conversions on the Judges!

Top drawer all around.

Suber · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2014, 10:03:17 AM »

Thank you all!

I have seen some pretty nice conversions over the internet, using Imperial Guard as a starting point. I may use something like that if I am to assemble a riot control squad or something. I guess Arbites are quite a good option for conversions. I think of a few tiny walkers or bikes/horses... some weird funny stuff anycase

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