Chaos Biker Lord

[Xai]

This is a converted chaos biker lord I've been working on. It consists of pieces from the biker chaplain, chaos terminator lord plastic box and a chaos marine biker. When I consider the cost I put in to make one model it makes me cringe a little, but I think it's turning out well thus far.

There's still some work I need to do, like removing the purity seal (doesn't seem fitting, does it!) and some more minor details on the bike itself. I'm also tossing around whether I should attempt to convert it to fit a certain cult, or if I should leave him 'undivided'. I play a mostly death guard army, so a T6 bike lord is awfully enticing...

So give me your thoughts, suggestions and criticisms, I'd love to hear them!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/guapocortez/0801092110.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/guapocortez/0801092111.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/guapocortez/0801092111a.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/guapocortez/0801092111b.jpg

[Xai]

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/guapocortez/0801092112.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/guapocortez/0801092113.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/guapocortez/0801092114.jpg

[[email protected]]

you said you have a nurgle army maybe you should change the axe to a big scythe...dude this biker is otherwise cool

[Emperorsmercy]

its pretty good, but I struggle to apprecaite things before theyre painted... Have you finished making it now?

[Zigmunth]

how did you balance it?

[Hephesto]

Very nice conversion you have there Xai, love all the bits and bobs you added all over the bike. One small thing though, his cape/cloack is waving behind in position that suggest an insane amount of speed. Perhaps it would be cool to give whatever unit he's going with similar pieces of cloth attached to their bikes to create a shared feeling of speed?

[Xai]

its pretty good, but I struggle to apprecaite things before theyre painted... Have you finished making it now?

It is almost finished.. just a couple finishing touches before I begin painting. That's why I wanted your input! The biker is removable from the bike, so it's going to be pretty simple.


how did you balance it?

Surprisingly, on a flat surface he balances on his own! If he's facing a downward grade he'll tip over though, so I'm going to glue some lead shot in his base to make sure he stays like a good dog.


Very nice conversion you have there Xai, love all the bits and bobs you added all over the bike. One small thing though, his cape/cloack is waving behind in position that suggest an insane amount of speed. Perhaps it would be cool to give whatever unit he's going with similar pieces of cloth attached to their bikes to create a shared feeling of speed?

Thanks =) Yes, he is definitely hauling ***. Since the only time I normally take bikes is if I'm fielding this biker lord, spending the extra time to have the whole unit looking coherent is a great idea. Thanks!

[evil_bryan]

The bike conversion looks great! If you decide to go with the Nurgle lord, it may be easier to simply cover the purity seals with a some great stuff in your dedication to Nurgle. Nothing hides modeling sins better than a little rot and puss. :)

[StrikerFox]

so far pretty bad ***. yeah purity seals = toilet paper for csm. lol

but yeah, for my khorne one i made it into a "chopper".. but yeah, instead of an axe, a scythe if you could, fatten him up a bit, make im all diseased lookin, and you gota nurgle lord t6 :D

[Súil Dubh]

Paint the purity seal wax in black, and the parchment in a darker brown, and then call it an "impurity" seal.

Beautiful conversion, by the way. You really captured the sense of movement and speed.

[Xai]

Thanks to everyone for the input and the compliments!

I just might nurgle him out.. it's sounding better and better the more I think about it.

[VinceBlack]

Yes that is an awesome model that I have to move aside every time I want to grab my assault chaplain that you converted :P Anyhow you should post your chaos sorcerer conversion and get input on how to paint him!!!

[DarcChipmunk]

Really nice job on the guy. Can't wait to see it painted.

cheers,