Drazhar Conversion - Finished 18 Dec

So here he is... based on the artwork in the 'dex...

C&C welcome!

That's rather spiffy! Excellent work, and good luck to you using him in games. As a 230-point HQ (only 10 points cheaper than Vect himself!) I find him sorely lacking in survivability.

The pose in the codex is actually very different to the pose you've got him in, but necessary - the pose in the codex is something only Dark Eldar or a Slaaneshi worshipper would be able to hold. That's his RIGHT leg in the foreground, for God's sake! Bodies shouldn't twist like that!

To summarise, fantastic conversion, looking forward to seeing the paintscheme you use!



Raucir

NICE!

WTF?!?! I just looked at the pic again and your right... he is massively turned to the left over his left leg upon close inspection...

Think i may have to start again...

Massaen wrote:

Think i may have to start again...

Nonsense, this is a great conversion! I was just pointing out how difficult GW's artists have made it for anyone trying to make a Drazhar of their very own.

I actually must whine about using Wych legs instead of Kabalite ones. Underpants just don't give 3+ armour save. I think that ones from Raider kit would fit tho, similar pose.

Aren't those the legs of a Scourge?
If not, consider using Scourge's legs instead.

Actually... they appear to be Scourge legs.

Specifically from guy on left.

Nevermind then

Raucir Lustingclaw wrote:

Massaen wrote:

Think i may have to start again...

Nonsense, this is a great conversion! I was just pointing out how difficult GW's artists have made it for anyone trying to make a Drazhar of their very own.

It was just annoying is all as i missed it in the initial planning... he was seconds away from the knife... but i decided i liked it as is rather than trying to match that exactly... it FEELS like the pic even if its not exact.

Yep - converted scourge legs as i wanted the tall mantis type description.

I actually had to widen his hips and stance considerably as the scourge legs or almost skipping...

Paint started so more pics shortly!

Glad to hear that you didn't scrap it and start over. I really liked the conversion and may steal the idea for a Klaivex conversion! Can't wait for the paint!

Finished!!!













and the artwork that inspired it for reference...

Looks really good!

The painting really put it all together.

Thanks! I am much happier now the paint work is done and he is finished. I like the flow the model has...

Very nice man thats prolly the best drazhar conversion ive seen. I dont know if I would ever run him since he is lacking but I woul definetly use your model as a klaivex since I do run one with a demi klaive.

NICE!!! It really came together well. Most impressive.

Judgex83 wrote:

I would definitly use your model as a klaivex since I do run one with a demi klaive.

I have evil plans of stealing this too!

That is quite, quite awesome.

+1 on Awesome comment for Model =]


Also, just wondering where did you get the blades for the Demi Klavies?

I think they came from Hellion barbecue forks.

Awesome work!

Luv it, awesome indeed! Very nice conversion, you have captured the original artwork extremely well Massaen, and your paint job is nice and clean as well.

Well done!

Graet sweetness. i love the details you have paid so much attention for (ie. the forward tossing hand... the thumb is on the same side on both, model and sketch) great work!

Thanks heaps guys - he will be leading my force in a 1 day 1750 event in Jan - will keep you posted how he goes!

Have to chime in with the rest of the wows and praise - that is an amazing conversion. I really wish GW released a model for him, but your conversion is incredibly close to the artwork.

The whole conversion is great, but those are some awesome, well-painted gems!