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Plastic Kasrkin Conversion Idea


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I'd like some feedback on this, how does this sound for a Kasrkin-ish conversion idea:

 

-Scion Legs

-Scion Arms

-Scion Backpack

-Anvil Medium Armor Torso: http://anvilindustry.co.uk/Regiments/Torsos/medium-armour-torso

-Anvil Afterlife Grenadier Heads: http://anvilindustry.co.uk/AFTERLIFE/Conversion-Parts/Republic-Grenadier-Heads

 

The normal Scions are a great kit, but too gothic looking for my taste. And I highly doubt we will see plastic Kasrkin anytime soon so this is my idea for a simple but noticable conversion. I wanted feedback before buying any of the bits because with shipping from the UK to the US it would be much easier just to do a bulk order at once with enough bits to kit out a full Militarum Tempestus army.

 

The inspiration I had came from this: http://www.excommunicatetraitoris.com/2014/05/astra-militarum-kasrkin-conversion-from.html

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_XppvcmvCrs/U4NjMkV1_QI/AAAAAAAAJHU/8ZEZdFt4Myk/s1600-h/DSC_8515%25255B3%25255D.jpg

 

Any tips or experience with Anvil bits would be great. From what I've researched, Anvil bits run a little big on standard Cadians, so I think the slightly bigger size of the Scions would balance out.

 

Thanks!

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Can't believe I didn't think of shaving down the shoulder trim, makes a huge different and along with the head swap makes for excellent Kasrkin - very good find, and great inspiration. I think your pieces will work very nicely together. Anvil parts are a little larger from what I've seen but as you say should work ok with the Scion bits. Looking forward to seeing your progress on this :tu:

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The grenadier heads are "true 28mm" rather than heroic so might be a bit smaller than guard heads.

Agreed, i bought the Grenadier heads also...they don't fit right mellow.png i got the Gothic Void helms for my scions...they fit perfectly and look suitably futuristic yet still have that gritty military vibe to em , i also used the rebreather beret head too,that are a good fit too wub.gif the grenadier heads(although good) are in my bits box now blush.png

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Cheers, Mithril

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Thanks for the heads up on the heads! Do you think they would work with a standard Cadian?

LoL i see what you did there biggrin.png ... as to those Grenadier heads ermm.gif I don't know whats wrong with them...i saw them on the site and went ooh they'll work well wub.gif but when i got them and put them on scions they looked small so i put one on a guardsman and it just looked average to me sad.png ... did you want me to Blu-Tac a grenadier head on a scion and a guardsman tonight and post a pic here for you tomorrow?... it might help you decide if you want to to get them or not..i also have a PASGT helm from anvil as well...i can take a pic of that one as well if you'd like to expand your options of what you want to buy from Anvil...

Actually if you want i'll pose all of the anvil heads i have on a Guardsmen and a Scion and post the pics here for you thumbsup.gif

cheers, Mithril

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LoL i see what you did there biggrin.png ... as to those Grenadier heads ermm.gif I don't know whats wrong with them...i saw them on the site and went ooh they'll work well wub.gif but when i got them and put them on scions they looked small so i put one on a guardsman and it just looked average to me sad.png ... did you want me to Blu-Tac a grenadier head on a scion and a guardsman tonight and post a pic here for you tomorrow?... it might help you decide if you want to to get them or not..i also have a PASGT helm from anvil as well...i can take a pic of that one as well if you'd like to expand your options of what you want to buy from Anvil...

Actually if you want i'll pose all of the anvil heads i have on a Guardsmen and a Scion and post the pics here for you thumbsup.gif

cheers, Mithril

That'd actually be really helpful since Anvil seems to make some of the best looking guard bits, thanks!

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Plastic Cadian helmets with the visor plus the masks from the heavy weapons are pretty close to Kasrkin in look

 

The Forgeworld Cadian Infantry Squad with Respirators conversion pack has heads that, as far as I can tell, ARE Kasrkin heads. I've kitbashed these with Cadian kits and they look perfect.

 

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For my money, regular Cadian torsos and legs with some green stuff knee pads will give the complete Kasrkin look, much more so than third party torsos and Scion legs.

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Those heads are awesome, love the open Void Gothic helmets!

As do i wub.gif unfortunately you only get one open helm per 5 head sprue mellow.png so it probably goes to the sarge or the special weapons guy.

a side note for Zero88 the anvil heads will need the neck stud shaved a wee bit as seen in the last pic with the guard officer torso, that's how it sits unmodified which is a bit high,but once trimmed fits well.

Mithril

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Those pics are VERY helpful, thanks Man! I'm really bummed about those grenadier heads though, I'm absolutely in love with them!

i like em too, but i think they are a little bit too futuristic for guard unsure.png would probably go well on tau come to think of it teehee.gif or perhaps even marine scouts, Skitarii , Ad-Mech even...

did you like any of the others?... whats your thoughts now? and what direction are you heading in?

cheers, Mithril

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Mithril did you trim the heads neck area or the guard torsos? I have the pasgt heads with respirators and have tried drilling the torsos out to create an area where the head can sit and trimming the neck but they still won't sit right. Could you show me in detail please?
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