Xlanhuapec Carnivores (Converted Lizardmen Team) [PICS]

Pil · Post by **Pil** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:11 am

Some of you may have seen some WIP shots on other fora, but last weekend I finished my team and took pictures. I chose to convert 5th edition Lizardmen models because:

1) I like the models
2) I had them at hand
3) I don't like the new BB lizardmen team, and don't have the old one
4) I don't like the new plastics

I did use new plastic skinks as they're a breeze to convert, and look very nice in the end

Here are the pics:

The whole team:

Click here for a bigger pic:
http://members.lycos.nl/Pil3/Miniatures ... ieteam.jpg

I painted up four more skinks after taking pictures, these 11 models are the team as it is now, I hope to add the extra skinks soon!

Here are the blitzers:

http://members.lycos.nl/Pil3/Miniatures ... tzers1.jpg

http://members.lycos.nl/Pil3/Miniatures ... tzers2.jpg

I know there's no difference between Saurus positions but I decided to give them seperate roles: Blitzers for protecting the skinks, Blockers for standing in the LOS, and defenders to beat down the opposition that gets through. In reality they all do a bit of everything but at least I got to theme my models

These are made from champions as they have a nice running pose

http://members.lycos.nl/Pil3/Miniatures ... ockers.jpg
These are the blockers, made from standard bearers. The knuckledusters are sculpted and painted to represent stone slabs. I've had some mixed reactions to them but I like them

http://members.lycos.nl/Pil3/Miniatures ... enders.jpg
The defenders. Since I didn't have an endless supply of command groups and I ran out of all variations anyway I made these from regular Saurus warriors. Not as flashy as the other ones but they do the job.

All shoulderpads are 6th edition Lizardmen shoulderpads with some details filed smooth. The markings are Mayan numbers, a dot is 1 and a stripe is 5. Other details are mostly Green Stuff.

http://members.lycos.nl/Pil3/Miniatures ... xigor1.jpg

http://members.lycos.nl/Pil3/Miniatures ... xigor2.jpg

This is my Kroxigor, after building and painting it (pic) I decided that he did not fin in well enough with the saurus frontline, so I painted the codpiece purple, and added feathers. I love the look of the feathers, though I'm not too sure on the codpiece, though I won't change it again.

http://members.lycos.nl/Pil3/Miniatures ... kinks1.jpg

http://members.lycos.nl/Pil3/Miniatures ... kinks2.jpg

My skinks, the one with the ball obviously had the most conversion work done, for the others I just cut off the weapons and added green stuff shoulderpads (the spikes are from the spiked ball which the skink is holding).

Hope you like them, I personally am really pleased with the look. The colours work well together, and they look very flashy, rich (as befits such a heroic team

) and still look very "Blood Bowl" to me. Now let's hear your thoughts

Kotobuki · Post by **Kotobuki** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:08 pm

A fantastic looking team to be sure. I have to agree that the Krox's codpiece is a bit odd, and a tad disturbing to boot. Overall, a glorious effort. I'd love to be afforded the opportunity to play against a team like yours.

Thetian · Post by **Thetian** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:16 pm

I give the whole team a thumbs-up. The codpeice looks great. Don't give it a second thought.

Pil · Post by **Pil** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:20 pm

Hahaha, glad to hear the codpiece is a bit provoking at least. I could have just left it off of course, but I think it looks more 'bad-ass' this way

And if you come to Groningen we can arrange a game, but that's probably a bit too much effort for now. I might make it to some Dutch tournaments though

Buggrit · Post by **Buggrit** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:42 pm

That codpiece rocks. if you're going to change it, make it a packet of fish fingers instead!

Kotobuki · Post by **Kotobuki** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:00 pm

Pil wrote:Hahaha, glad to hear the codpiece is a bit provoking at least. I could have just left it off of course, but I think it looks more 'bad-ass' this way 8)

And if you come to Groningen we can arrange a game, but that's probably a bit too much effort for now. I might make it to some Dutch tournaments though ;)

Well, I guess 6,000 miles isn't that far to drive for a game of Blood Bowl.

Rituro · Post by **Rituro** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:03 pm

Amazing team! Great conversion work and fantastic theme.

Pil · Post by **Pil** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:56 am

Thanks everyone! Well, I'm glad with the codpiece too, when I said I wasn't sure about it I meant about the paintjob (purple vs. gold). However, looking back at the old pic purple does make him fit in better with the rest of the team, so I'm happy