Witchhunter, Radical, Rogue Trader, Spy - Keravin does Inq28mm

[Dolnikan]

She looks good and I agree, getting female heads that look even vaguely good is a big issue. I like to use some of the plastic wood elf heads, the ones with the uncovered faces, but it remains a problem. Other than that I don't know any good sources you're not already using.

[Keravin]

Already used wood elf head on the enforcer and the interrogator hence why I've tried with Dark Eldar this time.

[Keravin]

Given up on the Dark Eldar head and trying a different idea. The figure I'm planning on beheading is the Governor's daughter from Black Scorpion.


That's the metal version I own which I will be leaving alone and getting the new resin version on Saturday.


There's the head against the body.

That will leave me with her body to also do something with. 

Then the other model I'm building is a Crusader.


Probably not a lot getting done on these until Sunday night.

[Dolnikan]

That head looks very good, it would fit nicely on the model. The crusader looks very nice as well, where is his right arm from?

[Keravin]

It's from Kamarazov(whatever his name is) on the throne.

[Keravin]

Having tried the other head I then dismantled the whole thing.

Well my figure saw me dismantle her again and try a different tack.

I went back to the original head as the one I wanted to use seemed too small.

Cadian gasmask deals with my big issue which was the shouty mouth and gives her a better look for the Ordo Xenos feel.   Shoulder pads removed and then looked at the arms.


I was then thinking of her as a hunter type.   She became Ordo Xenos from hunting background and the body position worked with the gun braced.   Though I did not want a Dark eldar weapon there.

Belt and body wise to bulk up her waist and the removal of the old model's holster meant I looked at a scabbard here.

Then it was a case of with the arm I was looking to use over there how to work the scabbard and arm together.



I ended last night with the one arm done and in position.


Now for her other arm I'd really like some sort of crossbow 40ked up so after bits at the moment to see if I can get it to work.

[Dolnikan]

The mask really helps the head, it looks a lot better now. The sword arm is very nice as well, it makes her look competent and at ease.

[KrautScientist]

The model is coming together quite nicely! Regarding the crossbow for her, have you looked at the Dark Elf Black Corsairs kit as an option? One of their weapon options are one-handed, pistol-like crossbows. The bits look slender enough to fit well with a woman plus they should be easy enough to convert and "40k-ify".

[Keravin]

Too small for what I was thinking.  I wanted her as a former hunter so at the moment I've gone with a modified Kroot rifle.

[Keravin]

Well she's now built.





Ordo Xenos Inquisitrix who I envisage having a retinue which also operates akin to a hunting party.    I've started building what I think I'll use with her.   I am definitely planning one carrying alternative weapons for her to take.  The only thing I think I may do on her is maybe do a bit more on her hair.

I've also gone back to the Governor's daughter and used the head chop to start converting her to act as a negotiator for an Inquisitor.


I suspect she's going to end up with Inquisitor Lynch as it helps with the balance of gender across my warbands, though I'm almost tempted to use her with Nathin.    I realised one of the issues I had with using her head in the conversion.  The nose had not been properly cast so I've had to add one in.

Plans for the month are finish the figures that need to be done for the Inqvitational - Kraye, Vacetti and the cyberhound - and also try and paint the Ordo Xenos as well.   

[Dolnikan]

The inquisitrix is very good, her gun looks nice and overal she seems badass. I'd love to see her with some paint on the model.

[Keravin]

She got started yesterday.  Doing her in red armour to do a red and black Xenos scheme.

Whilst I was working on other stuff yesterday I painted Drei the new cyberhound for use at the Inqvitational.





I've done a barcode again, small imperial eagle tattoo and the numbering to emphasise the factory built nature of the beast.   Working on the Inquistrix and the two other retinue members.   Can't get the enthusiasm to finish Kraye.   He's almost done, but just not getting the buzz to get him done.

[Dolnikan]

The hound looks good, but a bit drab, perhaps you could add in some spots to break up the fur?

[Keravin]

It's synthetic skin that's why I've kept it the same colour.   It's not a real dog just clothed in skin rather than the usual cyberhound.   Hence why the break in colours were a barcode and the numbering and tattoo.

[Keravin]

Trying to get the Ordo Xenos Inquisitor done before the end of the month.



Red armour I figured as again it gives a new look to a warband.  I figure she's usually on the offensive so hiding away is not usually her plan once she's in the field.


I've also made progress on Vacetti.   I'm trying if I can to finish of Kraye in the next day or so which will just leave Vacetti to concentrate on.