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Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by King Dust, Oct 25, 2018.

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Which Shield option should I go with for my blood bowl conversion? (See latest posts)

Poll closed May 5, 2020.
  1. Option A) Blood bowl Marker

    7 vote(s)
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  2. Option B) Basti Headplate

    6 vote(s)
    46.2%
  1. Imrahil
    Slann

    Imrahil Thirtheenth Spawning

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    Taking a look at the marker again I see a very nice Astrolith Bearer :wideyed:

    Gr, Imrahil
     
  2. details
    Cold One

    details Well-Known Member

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    no, thank you, that will do
     
  3. childishknight
    Chameleon Skink

    childishknight Well-Known Member

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    I may have to steal this idea for my own BB guys.... I have been looking for a good pose that explains the awkward lean those running bois have and a huge golden shield makes sense weighing them down on that side :D
     
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  4. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    My inability to finish painting projects continues, I'm embarrassed to admit I have over 100 models in some partially painted state.

    But here's one that's done!

    IMG_20200504_205945.jpg

    Might run him as a salamander proxy (base size flexibility permitting).

    Hoping to post more as shelter in place continues!
     
  5. Asvic
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    Asvic New Member

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    Oh, I thought about doing mine as 3-men sized artillery squads, maybe using parts of ark of sotek.
     
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  6. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    Ooh good idea, I might steal that...

    Also I got excited about the fact that Sylvaneth can be allies now, so here's a conversion to that effect.

    IMG_20200504_205935.jpg IMG_20200504_205908.jpg

    Still working on the rest of his squad, will post updates when available!
     
  7. Lord Agragax of Lunaxoatl
    Slann

    Lord Agragax of Lunaxoatl Eleventh Spawning

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    Like that Skink with giant blowpipe! If you were using Lizardmen with unofficial 40K rules he'd be good as a Flamer specialist

    I absolutely love this, it's a great example of making something hideous into something really cool and unique. Are the Saurus Warrior bitz you used from current Saurus Warriors or some of the old 5th Edition Fantasy Saurus from the Bretonnian vs Lizardmen box?
     
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  8. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    They're bits from the Blood Bowl kit (and lots of green stuff) but for his squad-mates I just used extra Guard heads with regular warrior bodies and tails (though technically they were from 6e with the old plastic, still the same sculpt as today).

    I'll show the whole squad once they're done painted up.
     
  9. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    So the unit leader still needs some paint and base work but here's the whole squad:
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    and some detailed views of the completed members [Edit: Leader has his paint!]:
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  10. Warden
    Slann

    Warden Tenth Spawning

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    Interesting tree-lizard conversions, I hope they make great allies to your lizardmen forces!
     
  11. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    A fun little project I distracted myself with. Always cool when you can make a model from scratch out of spare bits! Some Quicksilver Swords:
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  12. Imrahil
    Slann

    Imrahil Thirtheenth Spawning

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    Wow awesome job!! I like the thought, I will see of I have spare bits to come up with some of the Endless spells.

    What are the Magic 'swirls' made from?

    Grrr, Imrahil
     
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  13. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    Combination of bits from 3 kits, Terradon bolas, Cypher Lord Headdresses, and Sisters of the Watch bows. But you could probably use the bits from any one of those kits.

    I had the latter two kits to make custom minis for my tabletop RPG group. (which I might post eventually, although not super lizard related)
     
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    Irish Lizarman Well-Known Member

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    sorry dude foe the guy with the shield how did you do the arms ? im trying to copy you lol
     
  15. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    Copy away! I just used plenty of greenstuff in the armpits to get the poses I wanted. The weapon is a stormcast blade with the hilt modified using some spare Saurus banner pieces.
     
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  16. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    It's officially my 2 year anniversary on the forum! Crazy how quick time flies. Here are my first couple of Temple Guard. The rest of the unit is in progress!

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    I am also updating some of my previous posts with updated photos now that many of those minis are finally painted. So keep an eye out!
     
  17. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    Here are some old Metal Kroxigors from my early WHFB days. I rebased and repainted them:

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  18. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    So the first model I converted 15 years ago had a "blade leg"

    Now he rides in style:
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    Not my best paint job, but ah well.
     
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    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    Here's a trio of Skinks I slightly converted a while back.

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  20. King Dust
    Saurus

    King Dust Well-Known Member

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    I went back and added updated photos of a few of my earlier projects now that they have paint on them, more to come!
     
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