Grotesque Conversions

In case anyone is interested, I thought I'd share these Grotesque Conversions (both made from Ogryn Warspears):



Also:

http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?328113-Dark-Eldar-Grotesque-Conversions

Neither of these are mine. I just thought that, especially with the buffs to coven units in the new book, others might be interested options for alternative grotesques.

Very nice. Those models look fantastic for grotesques. You've just convinced me to pick up a box this weekend.

I like how you used the Tantalus sail. How morphed was it at the start?

That's a wing from the zombie dragon/terrorgheist kit (as is the head on the prow).

OH GOSH YOU'RE RIGHT! That's what I should use my 4 zombie dragon wings for! XD

Lord_Alino wrote:

I like how you used the Tantalus sail. How morphed was it at the start?

As I said, neither of the above are mine.

I just thought I'd share them as a nice conversion idea, since there seemed to be renewed interest in Grotesques.

Is there? I've started to get sick of coven because everyone suddenly became interested in it.

Lord_Alino wrote:

Is there? I've started to get sick of coven because everyone suddenly became interested in it.

I'm annoyed more because I hate being pushed towards particular models, by GW making alternate models crap.

The Shredder wrote:

Lord_Alino wrote:

Is there? I've started to get sick of coven because everyone suddenly became interested in it.

I'm annoyed more because I hate being pushed towards particular models, by GW making alternate models crap.

Yes, it appears they're trying to make us all want to do Coven (Let's face it, Coven supplement, coven units appear to be the only things to get better, and well... yeah)

Just purchased 8 rat ogres from eBay for 50 doll hairs! Think I'm going to turn them into grotesque...

I'll post pictures! Once I figure out how to post picture that is..

Bibitybopitybacon wrote:

Just purchased 8 rat ogres from eBay for 50 doll hairs! Think I'm going to turn them into grotesque...

I'll post pictures! Once I figure out how to post picture that is..

Go to tinypic and upload your image there and they give you the image code to upload here

Lord_Alino wrote:

Bibitybopitybacon wrote:

Just purchased 8 rat ogres from eBay for 50 doll hairs! Think I'm going to turn them into grotesque...

I'll post pictures! Once I figure out how to post picture that is..

Go to tinypic and upload your image there and they give you the image code to upload here

Ty!!

I'm awaiting rat ogres that will come in tomorrow. With a bunch of talos bits and green stuff I'll let you guys know how they turn out.

Bibitybopitybacon wrote:

Lord_Alino wrote:

Bibitybopitybacon wrote:

Just purchased 8 rat ogres from eBay for 50 doll hairs! Think I'm going to turn them into grotesque...

I'll post pictures! Once I figure out how to post picture that is..

Go to tinypic and upload your image there and they give you the image code to upload here

Ty!!

No problem

Here are a few I have been working on using a Wraithguard kit:

http://bit.ly/Z9ooT2 - full log here.

Where did you get the sail and flame thing on the controls those look pretty sweet

I've been working on converting some Grotesques with the Vampire Counts Vargheist kit and some leftover bits from the Talos kit. I don't have any pics at the moment, but I think they're coming along pretty well. Only problem is that they're not as bulky/muscle-y as i'd like, but that's what Greenstuff is for

So I've been struggling with finding a good, decently priced, aesthetically pleasing substitute to put together a small unit of grotesques for my new list. Originally I was planning on using the vampire counts crypt horrors with some left over talos bits... however I just saw the new nurgle blightkings for fantasy and all I can say is wow. The aesthetic is close enough to the current talos/wracks, aside from some nurgle emblems and imagery. I think with a little bit of green stuff and perhaps some kit bashing from other coven units these could become a fantastic looking unit. Here's a link to the article on BOLS if anyone else is interested.

http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2014/10/new-nurgle-minis-in-detail-pics.html

I think they're a little rotund for Grots! Same reason I don't really like the Ogre route either...

Starkadder wrote:

Here are a few I have been working on using a Wraithguard kit:

http://bit.ly/Z9ooT2 - full log here.

That's a nice Grotesque unit conversion

Starkadder wrote:

I think they're a little rotund for Grots! Same reason I don't really like the Ogre route either...

Understandable, I guess I always thought of them as being large, lumbering bodies of recycled rotting meat, to each his own I guess. I think they'll be a nice contrast to the thin frail design of the majority of DE units. I'll have to see the sprues however before making a final decision.

I can't wait to get those nurgles for my WoC army!!

I always associated Grotesques with the "wasp-waisted" description from the old 'dex. For my own conversion, I found the VC Crypt Horrors had the best aesthetically (in my opinion) They look fast, aggressive, and very top heavy to boot.
Easy to do with left over Talos bits, but the rest of the Crypt Horror kit is pretty useless I found, once you use the legs and torsos.
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Did you have to Greenstuff those at all?

Not at all :-)
Greenstuffing was what put me off the Warspear conversion path.
It was all blade work.
I trimmed/shaved the heads so the Talos masks fitted.
I trimmed/shaved the fur off the crotch and legs.
Cut the arms and pinned Talos arms/tentacles.
Cut off Talos canisters and pinned them to the torso.

It was relatively simple, and I'm rather pleased with the results.

I guess that makes them a kitbash, not a conversion.