Marcelis Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hi folks,This year for Dreadtober I converted and painted this Dark Angels Deathwatch Techmarine Dreadnought (even the name is OTT!). I used to have a Dark Angels Techmarine in a Deathwatch RPG campaign. We played a big 40K game after the campaign ended and my character was eventually killed by a Scythed Hierodule, of all things. So this is a homage to my Techmarine, who may not have been quite as dead as first thought The servo-arms were made from Ork Killa Kan bits. After cutting/filing off all of the heathen spikes and rubbish, they look far more... legitimate.For the base I used some rusty old barrels and a laser cut fern. The weathering was applied using stippling; I have never tried rusted iron before, so any advice would be welcome. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrykus Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 That looks awesome, and the rust looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I actually really like this idea! A dread who supports other dreads with repairs on the fly :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Now that is COOL !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelis Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 I actually really like this idea! A dread who supports other dreads with repairs on the fly I figured that a Dreadnought would find it impossible to stand up if it got knocked over, so I wanted the claw to be big enough to help lift another dreadnought. Something that size could make some great last minute fortifications too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Ha! What a great idea, well executed too. Ever since the FW Chaplain Dread I liked the idea of a full Dreadnought Command section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelis Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Ha! What a great idea, well executed too. Ever since the FW Chaplain Dread I liked the idea of a full Dreadnought Command section. Thanks mate! I had the same idea and this Dreadnought is my sixth addition to the section: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graymane Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I really like this. Nice concept well executed and some nice paint work to boot. All in all, highly impressive. Tried something similar myself a while ago and also went with the ironclad. Thought about killa kan bits, but went for sentinel legs in the end. On the off-chance you're interested this was my shot at it.(http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304809-the-diades-class-techmarine-dreadnought/page-2?hl=%2Bdiades&do=findComment&comment=4039307) Any which way, loving your work! Keep it up! I look forward to whatever you unleash next! Cheers, Graymane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelis Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Tried something similar myself a while ago and also went with the ironclad. Thought about killa kan bits, but went for sentinel legs in the end. On the off-chance you're interested this was my shot at it.(http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304809-the-diades-class-techmarine-dreadnought/page-2?hl=%2Bdiades&do=findComment&comment=4039307) Thanks Graymane: your Dread is fantastic! I was wondering if anyone else had every given a Techmarine Dreadnought a go, but had such a lot of trouble finding any examples. I should have known to look here Next year for Dreadtober I'll probably be working on a Librarian Dreadnought, though the idea of an Apothecary Dread (designed to rescue and preserve the ancient marines from other disabled Dreadnoughts) makes me giggle on the inside just a little bit Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 What bitz/parts/thingies did you use for the grabby claw thingy coming from its top, if that the right word? Edit:top... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Is the second from the left a Blood Angels Librarian Dteadnought model turned Dark Angels Chaplain (or Interrogator-Chaplain) Dreadnought? The conversion is well done. Converting the force halberd into a crozius is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelis Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 What bitz/parts/thingies did you use for the grabby claw thingy coming from its top, if that the right word? Edit:top... I made the servo arm using parts from an Ork Killa Kan! The pincers are the stubby legs of the Killa and one of the hip joints. The arm is the Killa's own arm with the saw blade appendage removed. Here is a step-by-step tutorial: http://oldschoolg4m1ng.blogspot.com.au/2016/10/dreadtober-dreadnought-servo-arms.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelis Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Is the second from the left a Blood Angels Librarian Dteadnought model turned Dark Angels Chaplain (or Interrogator-Chaplain) Dreadnought? The conversion is well done. Converting the force halberd into a crozius is a good idea. It sure is I sculpted a hood over the Chaplain's skull helmet and replaced the rest of the sarcophagus with a trimmed Dark Angels Veteran torso. I used the Flamestorm cannon from a Landraider Redeemer, with some old drums to represent the promethium fuel tanks. The crozius was really easy, but a characterful addition; just two Dark Angels icons filed and glued back-to-back. Glad you like it, he's one of my favourites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBelly1863 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Woah, I lvoe this concept! Always cool to see original ideas like this on the B&C. Everything looks like it belongs on the dread as well; none of the kitbashing and bits look out of place. A fantastic bit of hobby work!! The whole dreadnaught detachment looks pretty darn good if I do say so myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 That is brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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