the Belgian one Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Hello again everybody ! I'm back with another project... It's been a long time that i'm thinkin' about making some black dragons ... i like this chapter ... a lot ! but unfortunately there is only a few things about them on the web... From what i know, they have a disfunction with their ossmodula implant giving them osseous outgrowth ( bony crests, scythe like forearms growth, ... ) and also getting them bigger than other space marines. For this they are suspect for the inquisition and some other chapters do no want to fight with them... SO ! As inheritors of the salamanders ( supposedly ) and a bit 'stand alone' i imagine them as a bunch of veterans, having troubles getting new material from the imperial factories and forced to repair / custom / scavenge their armors and weapons. It is told that they encourage the ossmodula problem and making some sort of traffic hiding it from the imperial authorities ... so i think i will not be too shy about converting some " heretical looking " guys in this band... Enough talk ! time for pics ! As always C&C are very welcome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 He looks like a loyalist Chaos Raptor- appropriate, considering the Black Dragons' reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Torch. Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Awesome work, super excited to see where you go with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 What a unique and characterful model, really keen to see how this project develops. There's just enough about him that says loyalist still, I can certainly see this kind of force really operating on the fringes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Belgian one Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Thanks :) Here is the next one i'm working on ... Soon to be an HQ ( probably librarian, i will probably paint the wings in some sort of ghost glowing fade blue ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I love what you're doing. These guys look sweet. Â One quibble though: The librarian's bionic leg looks a bit too long compared to his organic one. I'd recommend cutting it down slightly, because the pose makes it look like it's half-again longer than the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaiel Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Some great looking and unique conversions! Â And the paintjob looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 The xeno's lower jaw (from an Ork, Squig, or Tyranid?) serving as the Librarian's gorget is a good touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerHungryMonkey Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Fantastic work. I love the leg bionics. Sooooo going to have a go at that on my Iron Hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 The Librarian is even more posing, the snapped horn is a nice touch. Â I'm concerned that he's crossed the line from mutation-afflicted loyalist to chaos, however, think it's the wings. I guess you could argue that his connection to the warp is excaberating his mutation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Belgian one Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 The Librarian is even more posing, the snapped horn is a nice touch.  I'm concerned that he's crossed the line from mutation-afflicted loyalist to chaos, however, think it's the wings. I guess you could argue that his connection to the warp is excaberating his mutation? Thanks :) Concerning the wings, i have something on my mind, painting them like it is some sort of visual sortilege, some kind of ethereal material. Or i go full mutant :p i still don't know ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019  The Librarian is even more posing, the snapped horn is a nice touch.  I'm concerned that he's crossed the line from mutation-afflicted loyalist to chaos, however, think it's the wings. I guess you could argue that his connection to the warp is excaberating his mutation? Thanks Concerning the wings, i have something on my mind, painting them like it is some sort of visual sortilege, some kind of ethereal material. Or i go full mutant i still don't know !   That would certainly look very good against the black armour of the chapter and could be explained as a psychic manifestation. The model certainly looks fantastic, it's just how far can they walk down the road of mutation before they appear to be denizens of the Eye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Yellow Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Now this is a very cool interpretation of the black dragons, maybe a little too heavy on the spikes for my taste. Â I am wondering what is the reason behind the bionic legs? Â Also, the wings on the Librarian should definitely be done as some sort of psychic manifestation - I think even wings would push the boundaries of what Black Dragons consider acceptable! Â Cheers LM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Belgian one Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Now this is a very cool interpretation of the black dragons, maybe a little too heavy on the spikes for my taste. I am wondering what is the reason behind the bionic legs? Also, the wings on the Librarian should definitely be done as some sort of psychic manifestation - I think even wings would push the boundaries of what Black Dragons consider acceptable! Cheers LM Thanks ! So the reason about bionics ? i like them :p and i think it fits with the 'veteran' theme I'm still hesitating about the way i'll paint the wings... psychic manifestation ... organic ... after all ... Sanguinius himself had wings... but those looked more 'angelic' :p So here is the last recruit of my Black dragons ! a ... Big guy ! probably a veteran from a Reclusiam squad... more 'imperial' touches on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukkiz Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I´m trying to figure out your first pic guys leg bits and i think there´s castellan robot fingers as toes and maybe servitor arm as knees, i think?Getting primaris some bionics is kinda fiddly bit territory anyways, but if i may bother and ask list of bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Belgian one Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 I´m trying to figure out your first pic guys leg bits and i think there´s castellan robot fingers as toes and maybe servitor arm as knees, i think?  Getting primaris some bionics is kinda fiddly bit territory anyways, but if i may bother and ask list of bits?  You're right with the Kastellan finger !  There is also Ork big shoota mount for the left knee, mechanicus flamers for the lower legs, Kataphron torsion canon for the upper right leg, the hip is made out of a Kataphron melee arm elbow ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbenos Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I really like your conversions. They really are full of character and unique while being in a very grey area between loyalist and traitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyroclast91 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Im really digging the work you've done on these fellows the black dragons have always been one of those chapters i've considered doing a small force of on account of them having so many awesome conversion opportunities keep up the awesome work man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crizza Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Personally I would remove the... outgrows on the air intake of the jumpacks :D Other then that, I like your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Really liking the new fellow, he looks so solid and chunky with the uparmoured greaves and MKIII helm.  Looking forward to seeing some more painted minis, I think the clean paintjob really ties them back to their loyal roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Would you mind telling us where the clawed power fists come from ? Is it from the warp talon kit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Belgian one Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Would you mind telling us where the clawed power fists come from ? Is it from the warp talon kit ? Â Yep ! they are from the warptalons kit ! i've just trimmed the rims on them, too "chaos looking" :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Belgian one Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Today's update ! I've started painting the librarian .... very few blue on him i know ... but eh ... they are BLACK dragons :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Damn, he looks intimidating. Â Black Dragons Librarian to a Chaos sorcerer's dismembered torso: "You became a [female dog] of the false gods of Chaos, because you refused to submit to the Emperor's will. Now you will serve as my [female dog] in the minute you have left to live, before facing the Emperor's judgment. I hope you use that time to reflect on your sins and the sheer futility of your efforts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Belgian one Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Quick update for today ... i've started the wings ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.