Skrundle87 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Cheers biohazard, good to be at it again. I definately have considered shortening the grip, just didn't want to turn it into a short sword . I think the rest of the handle is still long enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yeah definitely, the handle below the hand is plenty long enough. Look forward to seeing what you come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 He looks good so far but I recommend Biohazard's suggestion. The hilt will look more natural and also be far more stable using the whole hand as a base rather than just the tiny section of the grip. Hope that makes some sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Sure does and I was concerned how I'd make it stick haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hey guys started some kitbashes today, trying to cut down on clutter before I buy more stuff haha  Here's my headless sorcerer  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0880_zpstxb2oabi.jpg  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0881_zpsted0iqj4.jpg  He won't remain headless I just haven't decided on it yet. I'm wanting a flaming skull but have no idea where to find one haha  Termi lord, dunno what weapons to give him Also unsure on the head choice   http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0882_zpskthwn2rc.jpg  And possible termi sorcerer, very basic at the moment  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0883_zps2d8o8wcc.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 More posts in one night than the last couple months haha  Sorcerer armed, not certain on it  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0884_zpsx8jxplhq.jpg  And possible sword for the Lord  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0885_zpscm28yavd.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDuderino Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Cool! I love the head on the sorcerer, is that from the hellbrute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 A COOL kitbash!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Cool! I love the head on the sorcerer, is that from the hellbrute? Sure is. Good eye  A COOL kitbash!!! Thanks heaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Okay so I have a boring but necessary post, I've had a bit of a crisis. I have remembered my love for alpha legion. Especially with my pending heldrake conversion.  I am considering heading toward that direction and away from my khornate/crimson slaughter current scheme. It seems it's done less than a lot of legions  Here's my older stuff. It's dusty and I know I can do a lot better but here's an idea  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0901_zpsy5pzkk6f.jpg  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0899_zpsp0spv4fo.jpg  and a colour comparison with the big guy.  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0900_zpsfakfev9o.jpg  Now I have two issues. Issue the first, I have a stack of conversions nearing completion that will need a paint scheme decision made soon I.e. these guys  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0902_zpsfeesshao.jpg  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0898_zpslbxybvn8.jpg  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0756_zpsbegriihe.jpg  Issue the second. I will be very tempted to recreate this guy http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0749_zpsibu8qjly.jpg With some changes to fit alpha style.  Any advice or oppinions would be greatly appreciated. I am leaning towards going ahead with it just on the teetering edge of indecision haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 My first suggestion would be to do a squad of chosen or two in Alpha Legion colors, to see if the scheme keeps your attention. As for the warmachines, the dreadnought I can see in Alpha Legion colors, maybe remove/trim the horn on the nose to make the head look more reptilian. Or do another one with 2+ heads That reminds me, has Octobrute been painted? The scorpion thingy, does not look like something from the Alpha Legion to me. Another Knight Grinder? yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrautScientist Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Well, it probably won't surprise you that I won't support a move away from red and bronze as colours for your warband ;) Â Seriously, though: In the end, you have to do what feels right to you, of course. That said, my gripe with the AL scheme is that I've always seen the Alpha Legion as a mostly uncorrupted (in a physical sense) and non mutated legion. One of the WD staff has this huge AL army that's made up of all those DV Chosen and daemon engines, and it just looks plain wrong to me. Your latest conversions also use a similar look, as do the daemon engines, and neither seems to be a good fit for the AL, if you ask me. Plus I love your red and bronze models so far. Â But, again, go with what feels right for you: If you'd love to see your models in AL colours, there's no one stopping you. Red and bronze is still cooler, though ;) Â Whatever you do, maybe you just need to paint something different right now, in order to get the fatigue out of your system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I agree with Kraut, most of the time when I see Alpha Legion they're uncorrupted for the most part. That said if that's what you want to do then go for it. I suggest painting a lord/lieutenant first then a squad so if you still like it after that then you should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Thanks for the input guys. Â @quixus, the octobrute was another that's gone on hold pending the colour scheme, great suggestion on the double head/reptilian conversion. Â One of my big concerns was how the spider would look in the al scheme. Who knows I may do another grinder for the sake of it. That bugger was a blast to convert. Â @kraut, how did I have a sneaky suspicion that you would protest haha. Â If the alpha legion is MEANT to look incorruptible then my models/ future plans just won't work. I entirely see where you're coming from there as I really like my daemon engine conversions. Â @ tanith. Maybe I'll do that a couple chosen or something. I'd had to paint a big guy and regret it. Â Thanks heaps guys you've given me a lot to ponder on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsavant Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Whereas I'm Khornate too, I'd venture a hydra head for the Hellbrute, and perhaps a Dark Mechanicus vibe for the spider ? A wee squad of cybernetic cultists and techpriest or something to accompany it/tie it in with the rest ?  I agree with KS on the WD army (shown in 6th dex ?), but who's to say where your AL have been ? Those operating in Imperial space as pirates and insurgents would certainly be untouched for the most part, but there's nothing to say a few warbands within the Eye haven't been warped as they rile up mischief between other Chaos forces in a mirror fashion.  Hell, properly tainted and afflicted AL are possibly one of the untouched ideas around, and would certainly fit with the duality theme..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Secrecy has always been the Alpha Legion's most potent weapon, so there probably won't be many infiltrators running around with tentacles. However, once the jig is up, I can very much see them bringing in daemon engines. Â Secondly the AL has a reputation for using the right tool for the job, so again occasionally daemon engines would be appropriate. Â Thirdly, before the Heresy the Alpha Legion was a fighting force of at least a couple of tens of thousands marines, who worked with little contact with each other and with a lot of freedom in the ways they accomplished their goals. So you might have one warband/cell that likes to impersonate Smurfs and get the imperial guard to (unwittingly) help them while another rarely has contact with the enemy and summons warp beasts and daemon engines onto the battlefield while a third uses shock and awe tactics with terminators and tanks. Â So long story short go ahead paint them in blue and silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Cheers guys, I'm still very torn as has been said a daemonic alpha legion army does seem to be N untouched idea, but perhaps that's for a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 If you think it'll look good on your boys then go for it man, don't worry about the fluff so much as you can always make your own. I'm still partial to the red though :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excessus Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Alpha Legion loves to infiltrate and sneak around, but they do need a proper fighting force as well...and chaos is a lure in every man's heart(s)...even in Alphas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 I had to paint a test model and I have to say I really like it I'm going to paint the identical chosen in the red and bronze for easier comparison but I must say the allure is tempting  http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/skrundle87/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0923_zpsedjoawss.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hey every once in awhile it is good to change up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Yeah I'm thinking of keeping both schemes, change it up once in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Oh and I forgot. Like the latest Alpha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrundle87 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Cheers desthspectersgt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Could have a group of joint forces working together as a fluff explanation. He looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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