Monday, August 31, 2009

Salamanders Conversion (WIP)




Alright, so ever since the new SM codex came out, I have been thinking of a Salamander army and after resisting for so long, I just can't take it any more! This is the look of my new salamanders!
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I am going to use the old metal Alpha Legion shoulder pads for the Salamanders symbol. It provides a feircesome looking dragon head on each Marine and I think embossed shoulder pads look better than the caveman-type looking decal currently available. The other shoulder pads I am using are old metal Legion of the Damned flaming shoulder pads.
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Each Salamander will also have a Dark Elf Corsair cape to display the fact that every Salamander must slay a Drake to become a full Astartes!
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I also plan to base them all on lava bases and don't worry, I am not done with that backpack, it will look like it drapes over with a little GS work. Please hit me with your comments and critisism!
PS - let me know what you think about the chained on bolters.

2 comments:

  1. That's a lot of work for each model but it should look amazing on the tabletop.

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  2. It is a ton of work, Ron, but I just finished my Deathguard (except for the DP) which boasts a total of 32 Plague Marines converted with GS guts and tons of pustules and blisters all from regular CSM parts, a 24 working hour conversion of a vindi and a full compliment of Oblitz all with minor conversion work. It took me forever, but the reaction of others when they see the army is great and the feeling of pride you get from making something totally yours is priceless ... but yes, it is going to take forever! I will keep you posted though.

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