Okay, so I am new to the forum in the last few weeks, and this is my first WIP post, so if I offend an ettiquette that I am unaware of, please let me know.
While seeking bitz for another 'Claver's project, I found all of my old warbands. Frankly, I believed they had suffered a disappearance into the Warp during my move from UT to NY 8 years ago, but there they were--a little the worse for wear, but all present. Here is my first offering:
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/Kaludram/Inquisitor%20WIPs/ca1e6f77.jpg?t=1345773917)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/Kaludram/Inquisitor%20WIPs/2ad7939c.jpg?t=1345773916)
The Warlock is built from the 40K Avatar torso (late 1990's vintage), Covenant's legs, Eisenhorn's holster, Gruss's right forearm, Josef's upper arms (I think), a 40K eldar left power fist, a piece of coat hanger wire, and Eldrad Ulthran's sword for the tip of his spear (which has fallen off). He's probably my favorite conversion...but I have not had the time or courage to paint him. I performed an experiment with his waist--using actual ribbon material to get a different texture while also covering a less than perfect joint. Don't know how it's gonna turn out painted...
I chose to use the Avatar helm unmodified to establish him as a more warlike Eldar outcast who has chosen the path of war away from his people...thinking about a redemption background and adding a Ranger to his retinue.
Well, that looks familiar! ^_^
Quote from: Macabre on August 24, 2012, 08:06:02 AM
Well, that looks familiar! ^_^
Yeah, I always liked the 28mm version of this warlock and was dedicated to creating a 54mm version. I think it turned out okay...but I'm sure he's not unique in the world. ???
with 54mm being so small for resources, it's rare to make something unique; but it's all in the details; plus once you're painted it, unless you do a second it'll be unique :D
Quote from: Kaludram on August 24, 2012, 01:50:10 PM
Quote from: Macabre on August 24, 2012, 08:06:02 AM
Well, that looks familiar! ^_^
Yeah, I always liked the 28mm version of this warlock and was dedicated to creating a 54mm version. I think it turned out okay...but I'm sure he's not unique in the world. ???
Actually I meant this ^_^:
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b320/Rephexis/Photo-0119.jpg)
And there it is--proof positive that most good ideas have already been used at least partially once. :)
I'm pretty sure I can only recall 1 warlock/farseer conversion that didn't use any parts from the 40k Avatar - and I've probably come across... a dozen or so over the years.
Quote from: Heroka Vendile on August 26, 2012, 07:32:39 PM
I'm pretty sure I can only recall 1 warlock/farseer conversion that didn't use any parts from the 40k Avatar - and I've probably come across... a dozen or so over the years.
Challenge accepted ;)
Quote from: Heroka Vendile on August 26, 2012, 07:32:39 PM
I'm pretty sure I can only recall 1 warlock/farseer conversion that didn't use any parts from the 40k Avatar - and I've probably come across... a dozen or so over the years.
That said, I don't recall ever seeing a
finished warlock/farseer conversion that uses bits from an Avatar. You're still in the race, Kaludram ;)
Quote from: RobSkib on August 28, 2012, 02:58:52 AM
Quote from: Heroka Vendile on August 26, 2012, 07:32:39 PM
I'm pretty sure I can only recall 1 warlock/farseer conversion that didn't use any parts from the 40k Avatar - and I've probably come across... a dozen or so over the years.
That said, I don't recall ever seeing a finished warlock/farseer conversion that uses bits from an Avatar. You're still in the race, Kaludram ;)
So it's clear then, keep working on it and you will be the first with a very good looking model, because so far the warlock looks great.