[Archive] Xander's Warriors of Chaos [Extremely Picture Heavy]

Xander:

It’s been far too long since I posted any pics.  So while I was waiting for primer to dry on my GH8 entry, I managed to get all of these pics!

A brief explanation of each unit first.  

Knights: I had always liked the metal knights.  They were the basis for the plastic warriors, and they really set the standard.  They still fit in great with the army.  But they are quite pricey, and I love plastic!  So I tried my best to model my knights on the old metal ones.  I was among those who felt the Chaos Knight plastics looked extremely busy and incohesive as a unit.  SO I was able to remedy both these things.

Chosen: A fortunate side effect of the above conversion are some really awesome left over bits.  I figured they’d make for excellent Chosen!  I made two Chosen for each weapon configuration save for Great Weapons (which I might be tempted to buy sometime).  I think these guys turned out great and it gave me a chance to use some awesome old-warrior capes to great effect.

Warriors: I’ve always liked these models.  Some small conversion work for the command, but pretty standard otherwise.

Questions and Comments appreciated! On to the pics!






























I thought I’d give a crack at one of these dudes:


And, just for kicks:

Swissdictator:

Xander these all look very sharp. Some VERY nice work here.

I like your knight conversion more then the current plastics, plus it looks like the knights will rank up a little easier.

The infantry looks GREAT. The little bit of work gives them a much more unique feel. I can’t wait to see these badboys painted up!

Also the one guy with the funky mutation arm turning into blade is hereby named Sven the McNasty.

Kera foehunter:

wow it was worth the wait great job xander!!

Dino:

Very nice man. I will be making my own plastic chosen like yours but they’ll only have sheilds. What cloaks did you use for them.

Very interesting chaos knights.

Warriors look good to.

When will we be seeing some characters?

Ghrask Dragh:

These are smegging awesome!! The chosen my favorites by far, seriously I had to look twice, another great bit of converting by the chosen one. No wait the converted mutant claw is my fav’, it looks so much better than the metal one,

You melted the cloaks eh? risky buisness, how difficult was it? you’ve pulled it off :hat off
What do you have planned for the chaos dwarf? is that a mould?

Arashi:

Very interesting so far.

Hazkar:

definatily some ice stuff.

like to see more

GRNDL:

Really digging the colour scheme Xander - totally different to the usual Red, Green, Blue, Purple/Pink chaos colour schemes one sees around. Very avant garde and I’ll admit that your painting technique is picture perfect, not a brushstroke in sight! Well done!!

:slight_smile: ← THT, please take note. :slight_smile:

Grimstonefire:

Very nice Xander! I am intrigued by the cloaks on the knights as I’ve been considering sculpting these. Do they sit nicely from the sides? The bend looks just a little too sharp, but nothing that can’t be corrected with a little greenstuff and a wet finger :slight_smile:

Chosen look very good, but I’m a bit confused why you did so many weapon types? Was it just for variety, or do you plan to make each of the weapon types as units at some distant point?

The Black Dwarf :wink: is just plain awesome, how on earth did you manage to get that head off without destroying it? Genuinely impressed.

Xander:

Also the one guy with the funky mutation arm turning into blade is hereby named Sven the McNasty.

swissdictator
lol. That's a strange name indeed. :P
wow it was worth the wait great job xander!!

Kera foehunter
Thanks! :hat off
What cloaks did you use for them?
When will we be seeing some characters?

Dino
Old Chaos Warrior Plastics cape.
Characters? Hrm, I hadn't given any thought to them really.  I will be doing some mounted Mages soon, perhaps.  And perhaps some Disc mounted Mages.
You melted the cloaks eh? risky business, how difficult was it? you've pulled it off :hat off
What do you have planned for the chaos dwarf? is that a mould?

Ghrask Dragh
I used a BBQ lighter so I didn't burn myself or anything. I held the cape with some pliers. Not too risky. :)
The dwarf is a character.  I'll probably just paint him up.
Very interesting so far.

Arashi
Cheers. :)
definatily some ice stuff.
like to see more

Hazkar
More's on the way. :)
Really digging the colour scheme Xander

GRNDL
I actually have a fondness for the gray since that was the colour that the HeroQuest Chaos Warriors were.
Do they sit nicely from the sides?

The bend looks just a little too sharp, but nothing that can't be corrected with a little greenstuff and a wet finger :)

Chosen look very good, but I'm a bit confused why you did so many weapon types?  Was it just for variety, or do you plan to make each of the weapon types as units at some distant point?

The Black Dwarf ;) is just plain awesome, how on earth did you manage to get that head off without destroying it?  Genuinely impressed.

Grimstonefire
Sit nicely? Um, yes? I think so? Not entirely sure what you mean, but they all can be pulled off the horses, and they all can rank up properly.  I had to trim some spikes here and there to accomplish this.

The bend is a tad sharp, I agree. I tried to improve that as I went.  I might try some GS.  I am working on another set of Knights, so I will experiment some more.

Basically I put whichever two I want the unit to be equipped with in the front rank beside the command.  I also figured Chosen would use whatever weapon they are proficient with since they are practically Heroes themselves.

Hehe, yes, the Black Dwarf indeed. :P  Getting the Hellcannon crew head on there was a bit of a process.  If you want to know the process, PM me. :P

Thanks for the comments everyone! :)

Dino:

Check “The Raven Host,” for a very nice conversion I did for my own disc and sorcerer.

Ishkur Cinderhat:

Wow, turning Chaos Warriors into Knights and Knights into Chosen… how cool is that!

Love the fur coats on the knights… I’m really seeing some really brilliant ideas again here, Xander - hm, maybe a good reason to put up a new tutorial on youtube? ^^

Xander:

Wow, turning Chaos Warriors into Knights and Knights into Chosen.. how cool is that!
Love the fur coats on the knights.. I'm really seeing some really brilliant ideas again here, Xander - hm, maybe a good reason to put up a new tutorial on youtube? ^^

Ishkur Cinderhat
Haha! Naw, these are easy conversions really. :P No need for videos. :P

Thanks for the kind words! Chaos Rules!

clam:

I’m doing the excat same thing for as you on my ‘test Chosen’ to see if it could work - I’m no longer doubt about that - I would be give them the metal chosen heads - though.

My main concern were - what to do with the horses. Actually thought about turning them into Bull Centaurs for some time - but seeing your knights - might have change my mind :wink:

Awesome work, Xander!

Hmmmm. and a black dwarf … :smiley: Would really like to see a lot more of that one :hat off

WhyNotCrashDifferently?:

Damn, I hadn’t realized how detailed and varied the newer Chaos plastics are. Very nice conversions, this thread is making me want to succumb to Nurgle’s calls.

Go away you fat bastard, you’re third after Chaos Dwarfs and Bretonnians!

theblackmage:

well, those are some amazing models there boss dude, when will we see them painted, may I ask?

Jakrakan:

That chosen with the two clubs looks like his arms should fall off!

The chaos dwarf is very good except his axe looks a bit blunt.

Ace models!

Baggronor:

Looking good mate :slight_smile:

Get painting!!! :cheers

Loki:

really great models that you have got there xander :), what if any god are you going to be following, i have just finished my nurgle chaos army and -1 to hit and -1 ws is very cool, keep up the good work cant wait to see some of them painted :slight_smile:

warh:

realy good idea:idea to use the knights as chosens:)