UtariOnzo Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) So, I recently purchased a third party “Lion Knight” to act as the base of a Lion El’Jonson pieceIdea is to use the 40k Roboute for his helm and backpack, as well as the Totally Not Rebranded Vets Fallen box to wack in appropriate iconography and wings for the Lion Helm. Having obtained appropriate robed dudes, the creative juices got flowing again.And now comes the rub. Getting wings for the helms is a managable issue, but lion heads for the backpack vents? That seems to be less fruitful. I’m looking to recreate the feel of this image as faithfully as possible, but the market seems sparse on appropriate bits. Any pointers would be much appreciated, and as/when Lion and his Guard get started I’ll turn this into a standard ‘blog’ style thread with model updates! Edited August 23, 2020 by UtariOnzo Cpt. Bannockburn and Interrogator Stobz 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tyler Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I don't know if this is feasible, but you might look for smaller scale lion figures (toys) that you can decapitate. If you are willing to try your hand at casting, you'll only need one dead lion. It would have to be a pretty small lion figure (not sure how many of those there are). UtariOnzo 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 That was my first line of thought, and I couldn’t find anything on a bit of a search that was the right sort of size. Still, I’ll keep my eye out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apologist Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 You could do worse than look for jewellery findings or charms. Etsy has a selection of little pewter lions that might work nicely. rendingon1+ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Various Chaos marines over the years have had bestial maws for gun barrels. The Chaos Land raider comes to mind. Maybe use those and sculpt a mane? I have to say that's by far the best third-party primarch substitute that I've seen. Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 You could do worse than look for jewellery findings or charms. Etsy has a selection of little pewter lions that might work nicely. Most seem to be on the large end at 12x8mm upwards for vents, but might work better as pads if I can hollow them, not a bad shout. I have to say that's by far the best third-party primarch substitute that I've seen. Nice find. Thanks, it’s the Lion Knight from Kabuki Studios’ Knights of Legend range as part of a resculpt of an earlier collectors set. A little hard to come by the limited edition versions as only 250 were made, but well worth if you can grab one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukkiz Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 If i remember right... High elf from AoS have alot lion themed bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbaeza94 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 i know its not much, but what about a space wolf backpack? i know its not a lion, but it is kinda "close enough". you could try to greenstuff a mane onto it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 All good suggestions, I’ll have to look at the options for scuplting as my green stuff-fu is pretty weak, but all solid none the less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsulis81 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Have you taken a look at the warhammer fantasy high elves white lions for bitz? DadJokes 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 And now the lion has been kit bashed together! Overall I'm pleased with how the cast came out. Required less cleanup than many GW models, and it's not too brittle nor too soft. I changed the wings that come with the helm and added Roboute's backpack and base to really tie this into the 40k universe. Next step is going to be painting! Thoughts? BrotherAetherick, Raztalin, rendingon1+ and 10 others 13 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Angels Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 awesome mate... really looking forward to see the finished model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Initial colouring has started. It's a bit of a labour of love thus far, still playing around and lots and lots of detailing/highlighting to be done, this is like maybe 30% finished if that. thoughts? robofish7591, ranulf the revenant, rendingon1+ and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Siiiiiiiiiiiiick. What are your custom rules for him while you wait for the official 30k version to drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 No custom rules as of yet, just building and painting to have some kind of Lion in the collection. I’m having trouble making the green stand out enough on the black. I wanted to keep it 30k legion colours, but went with 40K green wing accents to try and tie my Lion to both schemes. Any suggestions on how to make it pop out, or should I ditch the idea all together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakybamsen Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Make brighter edges on the green, it will make it pop more. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Angels Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 go from dark green to light green to yellow (highlighting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks, will give that a try tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Metaliptica Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Really nice looking model ! like what you did with the model. I Painted mine as 30k with some kind of marble base. Can't wait to see how the model looks finished :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Apologies for the lack of updates, a recent move from London to the east coast of Scotland has kept me thoroughly tied up! Not much to report back on other than the Lion going from having green wings to red wings, but I have started on something else... CyberC1, Brother Captain Arkley and Interrogator Stobz 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Nice work and very cool Lion; I can't believe I missed it earlier, I must have been busy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Amended the title of the thread now that this is a generic blog style. I’m debating between using the Legion MkIII backpacks on the Lion Guard command squad or using the more icon plastered ‘modern’ looking backpacks from the Veterans box set. Each have their virtues and issues and each have been used effectively in 30k and cross over 40k armies, thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Angels Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 the guards look fancy (in a positiv way) so i would stick to the fancy vets backpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) Apologies for the lack of updates but my pace makes glacial movement seem quick in comparison, and I’m having issues finding a reliable way to take photos with my iphone and host them. Glorious Overlord Apple really likes to make it tricky to figure out how to get photos off of a phone and onto a pc without going through its annoying itunes service! Anyway, I have painted up the Chapter/Legion Standard Bearer and the Praetorian/Consol with plasma pistol and started work with the Terminator Praetorian after a stream fan of mine sent a spare he had! Pictures will follow once I’m done with a trip to London to see my own Dark Angels Neophyte Edited September 27, 2019 by UtariOnzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtariOnzo Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Updates! So, I've mostly been posting my works over on my Discord while very very slowly working on my minis. I'll post links to the pictures for your enjoyment here. Ancienthttps://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/426624747179343882/616348180002635827/image0.jpg Ancient with Lionhttps://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/426624747179343882/616359741643554835/image0.jpgWIP Praetor with Plasma Pistolhttps://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/426624747179343882/618911155309772801/image0.jpgPraetorhttps://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/426624747179343882/618929602022211594/image0.jpg While I was at it I started touching up my Games Day Smash Captain from Midnight Blue successors to Dark Angels! This mini is something like 15+ years old, so it needs some lovin'https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/426624747179343882/622889429488500761/image2.jpgA kind fan of mine (I stream DnD) also sent the Termie Praetor for mehttps://media.discordapp.net/attachments/426624747179343882/624637842479382530/image0.jpg?width=560&height=747Taking shape!https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/426624747179343882/625066141131210754/image0.jpghttps://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/426624747179343882/625291599856795649/image0.jpgAnd finished up!https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/426624747179343882/629677130984194078/image0.jpghttps://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/426624747179343882/629677111409508352/image0.jpgI've found using train modelling scenery products has sped up my basing and makes them look great with GW static grass breaking up the borders.So, I've played around with contrast paints on some parts of the models and been impressed in areas, disappointed in others. My skill is lacking compared to some venerable folk on these forums, but I'm glad to have finally started to get things into tabletop condition at the least. It's been a lot of fun, now to find time to finish my Lion Guard! Edited October 4, 2019 by UtariOnzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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