Once I saw the Contemptor Dreadnought from Forge World, I knew I had to have one! So, I decided to pick one up to use as a Librarian Dreadnought in my Angels Sanguine list. It arrived on Wednesday, and I got a chance to assemble it this week:
This model was an absolute joy to assemble! Basically, every joint on this model is either a ball socket or a rotating wheel joint, which makes is extremely poseable. You can really get unique stances and poses with this kit. I've got him stepping on a Dark Eldar Scourge, and he is on a Desert Mesa base from Secret Weapon Miniatures.
Since I'm using him as a Libraran Dreadnought, he is equipped with a Force Weapon. I had one left over from the Blood Angels Furioso kit (which I used to make a Death Company Dread), so I used that. I modified it a bit, since the Contemptor is so much taller than a standard Dreadnought. I cut the shaft in half, added some plastic rod to the middle, and sculpted a bit of green stuff for a handle. I think it looks pretty cool, and the added height is definitely better.
I still have to add a ton of Librarian details (Psychic Hood, icons, etc.), but I'm pleased enough with the start to show it off. I've also taken some pics of a Space Wolf Terminator, which I usually use as a Lone Wolf:
I finished this guy a while ago, but I like him a lot. I love the wolf pelt/cape thing, and really like the Space Wolves Storm Shield, too.
The shoulder icon was drawn on with a Micron pen, all my Space Wolves have Ragnar's markings.
Also, I've decided to run a promotion on my Commission Service!! For the next 30 days (through 10/24), any commissions that are scheduled (with a minimum of 5 models per project) will receive a 20% discount!! That is like getting work on one model for free!
Please check out the Hire Me page for prices (please not, they do NOT reflect the discount) and contact me if you are interested!
As always, thanks for reading!
-Dave
I'm in the process of making a scythey-thing for the contemptor dreadnought librarian I'm going to build. I like the proportions on yours, though mine is likely to want be a little longer, as the head is a lot bigger. After your alterations, how long is the staff on your force glaive thing?
ReplyDeleteI don't have the model in front of me, so I can't give you a definite measurement. But, I remember when I made the staff, I was shooting for the same length (not counting the blade) as the Contemptor's height from toe to top of the helmet. I used the staff from the Furioso Dreadnought as a starting piece, and added a bit over an inch in plastic rod in the center.
ReplyDeleteHope that helps!
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