Chaos Dreadnought with Twin Lascannon and Thunder Hammer: 210pts
For my wildcard, I painted a metal daemon prince, and a converted Space Crusade dreadnought. I'm particularly happy with how the prince turned out, there's some great details on that sculpt which took paint very nicely. He doesn't have a points value - the 2nd Edition Chaos Codex gives rules for a deamon prince, but encourages you to invent your own statline and cost. It's more there for narrative scenarios than regular games. Still, it's a really fun addition to my collection.
The dreadnought was kitbashed a little to fit the 2nd Edition datafax. The chunky lascannon from the Mission: Dreadnought expansion works well with two barrel holes as a twin-linked weapon.The thunder hammer was built from the arm which holds a psychic lance on Blood Angels dreadnought, combined with the axe handle from a plastic daemon prince and the head of a hellbrute hammer. I dont't imagine it would be capable of a very dexterous movement, but I'm sure it would deliver a mighty smash.
I don't think I've ever seen such a conversion of that Dreadnought, I imagine that hammer shooting forwards on a hydraulic piston, as well as being swung clumsily up and down. It'd certainly be chaotic! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat work with the Demon Prince, the face in particular, which reminds me of Calibos from the OG Clash of the Titans.
ReplyDeleteI also imagine the hammer would have serious piston powered punch, plus it looks like it has rotary motion for serious carnage among assaulting troops :D
Who doesn't love a sword nearly as big as the body carrying it! Lovely daemon, and great work on such an iconic dread!
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