Author Topic: Halo: A 28mm wargaming project: covenant troops cast finally. (Read 104441 times)

Commander Vyper · « **on:** July 18, 2008, 10:50:22 AM »

Well....

As a big fan of Halo related stuff I've always wanted to do a little 'hail to the chief' as it were.

When I found Pig Iron about two years ago, always loved their stuff but always clicked onto the next website. Bought some of the kolony minis last year and then took another look at the heavy troopers..... hmmm?

So I approached the guys and girls at Pig Iron and whispered in their ears that separate head purchases would be an excellent idea. They liked it and the rest is history.

Anyway back to the project.

Pig Iron Heavy Trooper heads
copplestone castings jungle troopers
plastic GW Cadians
Wryd miniatures modern weapons pack
Heresy miniatures modern/sci-fi weapons pack
MacFarlane Halo 3 warthogs (currently two, another one to purchase).

Basic shot of the cadian based ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers), blue tac stage currently, still to join the lines on the weapons but you get the general idea. I'm not going to exact carbon copy, but at least enough of a nod to make it work, will be adding knees and elbow pads, scopes to the rifles.

Crew for one of the 'hogs is done, will dig out a pic later.

You should see what I've got in store for the Chief!

More to follow...

The Commander.

Malamute · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:08:08 AM »

Nice idea. I am not up on Halo, so have no point of reference, but they look good to me.

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:11:45 AM »

Oh wow!

I've been wondering when someone was going to do this.

For some reason, I just have never found my "ideal" SciFi trooper. For some the problem is the helmet, for some the weapons, for others the uniform.

I too have thought about modding the plastic GW Cadians with the Pig Iron Heavy Trooper heads.

Will be watching eagerly as you proceed on your project. Please be as specific as possible and post lots of photos.

Good luck on the project, looking great so far.

Commander Vyper · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:27:38 AM »

Quote from: Malamute on July 18, 2008, 11:08:08 AM

Nice idea. I am not up on Halo, so have no point of reference, but they look good to me.

Hey Malamute, a little live action to whett your whistle!

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ODST:

Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST) are an elite branch of the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) special forces. Comprised of an all-volunteer fighting force of some of the bravest men the UNSC has to offer, the ODST have served valiantly in many campaigns against the Covenant, including engagements on three separate HALO installations.

Warthog & ODST Crew:

Torso's all drilled and pinned, need to sculpt the legs then I can paint it all.

General points:

heads, arms, and support hands, (where I've had to cut them out from the original lasguns) are all drilled and pinned in place. Still need to finish the gunner on the back of the first warthog, the second one will be manned by regular USNC marines:

The third hog I'm going to convert into a troop carrier, (reference from Halo 3).

I'll get some shots of the copplestone and Em4 regulars later if I get chance.

The Commander

Malamute · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2008, 12:01:29 PM »

That looks very good, great action sequence

majorsmith · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2008, 01:43:34 PM »

i like what you did to the weapons on the cadians! i may have to try that as well! i have most of the components you have, may knock up a couple

Braxandur · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:00:55 PM »

wow, it looks like that Hog is nicely scaled for the cadians. could you post a few more pictures of that one, cause it looks like I'll need some of those as well

Brilliant work on the conversion, like it a lot, somehow the head swap makes those models way more brilliant

Commander Vyper · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:10:05 PM »

Quote from: Braxandur on July 18, 2008, 02:00:55 PM

wow, it looks like that Hog is nicely scaled for the cadians. could you post a few more pictures of that one, cause it looks like I'll need some of those as well

Brilliant work on the conversion, like it a lot, somehow the head swap makes those models way more brilliant

The McFarlane one rather than the Heroclix one is great for them I must admit.

More pics over the weekend.

The Commander

dodge · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2008, 04:03:03 PM »

It's lovely stuff commander.

I wonder if that movie will ever be made?

Good if it could.

Dodge

Commander Vyper · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2008, 04:07:53 PM »

Quote from: dodge on July 18, 2008, 04:03:03 PM

It's lovely stuff commander.

I wonder if that movie will ever be made?

Good if it could.

Dodge

Doubtful, bloody shame though as those three little featurettes are amazing, you know that the warthog is fully running? Weta built it out of a standard 4x4, and crashed it into some sidings at the back of the workshop!

(On Youtube).

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Another good reference Halo Wars!

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The Commander

Sendak · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2008, 04:14:14 PM »

Great conversions!

Your troopers and vehicles are impressive.

Thanks for the background.

Sorta habit forming in't it?

What sorta 'enemy' are the UNSC / ODST...fighting?

Caught a glimps.

*trots off to Google*

Commander Vyper · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2008, 04:17:26 PM »

Quote from: Sendak on July 18, 2008, 04:14:14 PM

Great conversions!

Your troopers and vehicles are impressive.

Thanks for the background.

Sorta habit forming in't it?

What sorta 'enemy' are the UNSC / ODST...fighting?

Caught a glimps.

*trots off to Google*

The Covenant! DUN DUU DAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(A Tau like collective of different races ruled by the 'Prophets')

Sendak · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:27:14 PM »

Hey Commander Vyper!

Thanks for clue on the Covenant.

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:55:09 PM »

Hmm, I looked at that Warthog in the store the other day. However I didn't have a figure to check scale. Looks like I'll be going back!

Commander Vyper · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2008, 10:41:06 PM »

Quote from: Dewbakuk on July 19, 2008, 09:55:09 PM

Hmm, I looked at that Warthog in the store the other day. However I didn't have a figure to check scale. Looks like I'll be going back!

Good call, if anyone gets wants a brute chopper I bought one accidentally and opened it ebfore i realised my mistake:

Nice don't get me wrong but I really want my thrid warthog for the apc conversion.

Buy me a warthog and I'll post you the chopper in exchange, with a few pig iron heads.

Update:

Copplestone casting's jungle troopers (4) have been drilled and heads pinned, mould lines filed, based and ready for undercoat. Other 5 to go.

Cadian based ODSTs still at bluetac stage but will be put together possibly tomorrow, but hey it's been glorious weather for a change so who can blame me for enjoying it.

Pics tomorrow.

The Commander

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