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I Like Most Games Workshop Models
Even basic dudes for an army can be pretty amazing. But every once in a while you want something a little different. Whether that’s through some type of conversion work, kit bashing something entirely new, or designing something to be 3D printed, sometimes we hobbyists have a particular want or need that can’t be sated through an off the shelf purchase. Case in point with this conundrum: I needed a Daemon Prince to add to my Khorne force, but the off shelf model was definitely lacking for me. I wanted something different, but I had a few parameters to meet:
- I wanted a Daemon Prince with wings.
- My hobby skills are pretty limited to kit bashing, so any conversions had to be simple yet effective.
- I didn’t want to spend a lot of money.
- I wanted it done in fairly short order.
- Most importantly, I wanted to love the model. Not just building, it but painting it as well.
With those options in mind, I set about scouring the internet for ideas and inspiration. Fortunately it didn’t take long for me to settle on the main body: the Ogroid Myrmidon from Warcry. I picked one up at one of my FLGSs a few days later and was almost ready to rock and roll. Using that model as a baseline, I still needed wings for it, however. That’s when I noticed a potential lifesaver: wings from the Age of Sigmar Vampire Counts Vargheist model. A quick trip to eBay and a few days after that landed me a set of three wings. I was now ready to start building.
Building the model was an absolute snap. I decided to leave the face, spear, and shield separate from the main body, but attach the wings. With a little trimming, greenstuff, and time, I was able to fit the wings to his shoulders and fill any spaces left in the process with putty. For painting I used all GW paints and started by priming him in Grey Seer. From there I used Khorne Red for the skin base, followed by a Carroburg Crimson wash, and then a heavy drybrush of Evil Suns Scarlet. For the beard and mane I used Kantor Blue, followed by a Drakenhof Nightshade wash, then highlighted with Lothern Blue. The metals on the spear and counterweight were done in Leadbelcher, followed by a Nuln Oil wash, and lightly drybrushed with Stormhost Silver.
For the other metallic parts (shield, horns, and buckles), I went with bronze technique using Warplock Bronze, drybrush Screaming Bell, Nuln Oil wash, and final drybrush of Leadbelcher. Any leather items were based in Rhinox Hide, followed by a wash of Agrax Earthshade, and then highlighted with Gothor Brown. Finally, teeth, horns, and parchments were made easy by applying a base of Rakarth Flesh, a wash of Seraphim Sepia, highlighted with Ushabti Bone, and then washed again with Seraphim Sepia. For the base I kept it in line with my normal tundra scheme that I had started with the rest of the army and my Primaris Marine contingent that supports the army.
All in all, the model was a joy to build and paint, and I’m looking forward to him reaping skulls for Khorne alongside my Bloodthirster.
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Ryan
A New England transplant that originated from parts westward, Ryan is a bit of a nerd that knows a little bit about a lot of things, all while claiming to know nothing about anything. Seemingly part Khajit a logistician by trade, he’s the kind of guy that can get you virtually anything if there’s coin to be had a problem to solve. Ryan began to learn the scrounging arts while serving time in parts east as a Loggie and has been perfecting them steadily over several decades. He has a problem with continually purchasing models, paints, and terrain that he doesn’t really need but his wife doesn’t seem to mind.