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Inquisitor Eisenhorn
With his flowing robes, I would suggest using 'Fabius Bile' as the
basis for this conversion. Of course, you will want to smooth a
layer of watered-down milliput over the model's coat to cover the
unsightly seams and tears before you get too far! The backpack can
be put to one side as the 'arms' can come in handy for a number
of the conversions listed below. A rapier can be made from stiff
wire whilst a suitably bald and stern looking head can be taken
from the plastic 'Catachan'. A leg and neck brace can be modelled
on with fine wire, stiff wire and milliput.
Battle Brother Artemis
Such was the interest in the Deathwatch after the release of Battle
Brother Artemis, that Games Workshop produced rules and models for
a squad of alien-hunting marines for their "Warhammer 40,000" system.
Despite being quite expensive for 28mm models, they still represent
a significant saving over the £18 for a 54mm one! The range allows
you to pick whatever pose you wish for your Artemis to take, then
all you need to do is add a sword (from the "WFB" range perhaps?)
and to a very minor conversion on the head to represent the bionic
eye!
Inquisitor Covenant
In Games Workshop Portsmouth once, I saw a 54mm 'Eldar Farseer'
modelled on Covenant's body. It wasn't the best conversion I've
ever seen, but it was good considering that there are no eldar models
currently in production in that scale. That as some time ago but
now, as I write this, I am reminded of how strikingly simple the
conversion was and how easily it could work the over way. In a slight
variation on theme however, I suggest using one of the old (as in
produced for 2nd edition "40K") 'eldar warlock' models (the one
armed with a two-handed sword). The helmet will of course need to
be replaced, but looking at the 54mm Covenant model, I can't help
but feel that somehow a 'eldar' head would look just right (with
some minor re-sculpting to the ears). A backpack from the 'Uriah
Jacobus' model (used again later for Preacher Josef) will bring
with it the required 'big book' whilst a shoulder-mounted cannon
can be converted from a standard boltgun or bolt pistol with a bit
of plasti-card and modelling putty!
Witch Hunter Tyrus
Over the years a great number of power and terminator armoured models
have been produced as part of Games Workshop's "40K" range, and
many of these would (when painted appropriately) make a good and
fitting Tyrus. A fine and sturdy hand will be needed to paint on
the ornate decoration of his armour, though transfers could also
me modified and used where you feel the need.
Delphan Gruss
A number of robed bodies can be found in several of Games Workshop's
figure ranges. Various chaotic sorcerers (both for '40K' and 'WFB')
as well as many of the "Necromnda" 'Redemptionists' could all make
an ideal base for this conversion. A head/face swap will be required
with a Steel Legion trooper, or else you could model on the re-breather
yourself with fine wire, pipe and modelling putty. 'Pit Slaves'
(again from "Necromunda") come with a whole host of drills, grafted
machinery and mechandrites, though and alternative source could
be 'Fabius Bile's backback. Modelling putty can be used to tidy
up areas where you have bonded tools onto flesh and fine chain can
be used to ornament the model's waist and torso.
Damien 1427
Muscled...? Half-naked...? 'Goliath'? Not for the last time, the
'Goliath' range from "Necromunda" can provide a good basis for this
conversion whilst other suitable plastic components can be taken
from the 'Catachan', 'Orc' and 'Ork' boxed sets. Electro-flails
can be made from florists wire twisted together and bent into whatever
shape you feel flows naturally from the stance of the model (try
to make them look as 'animated' as possible). These can be glued
to the model's wrists in the place of hands (which you can remove
with clippers or a craft knife) and the join made to look slightly
more organic buy the use of modelling putty. In 28mm, the injection
rods on the figures back can be as simple as lengths of thin plastic
rod glued on at intervals!
Zealot Malicant
Thankfully, the "Necromunda" range is not short of chainsaw wielding
Remptionists from which you can take your pick of models to represent
Malicant. If none of the correctly armed figures tickle your fancy,
you can always use any figure from the "Redemption Crusade" boxed
set (available individually from GW Mail-Order)
Daemonhost Cherubael
Unlike so many characters in the "Inquisitor", the Daemonhost model
has neither abnormally large muscles or an excessive stature. To
replicate his in 28mm, I suggest choosing a model from "Gorkamorka's"
'Digga' range. These figures come pre-accessorised with chains and
jewellery to make the look "ded orky" which make them the perfect
candidates for conversion. The best models to choose are in fact
Digga 'yoofs', which are the smallest figures in the range and will
contrast well will the other models in your warband and re-enforce
the idea that a daemonhost's strengths do not lie in its physical
abilities. Another advantage of the 'yoof' models is that their
limbs are so thin that you can bend them into different shapes.
By carefully grasping the model between your thumbs and fore-fingers,
it is even possible to arch the figure's back to simulate the throes
of a violent spasm! A toothpick and 'leather' straps made from putty
or thin strips of paper will finish off the model perfectly, as
would some fine jewellery chain.
Severina and Sevora
A 'death cultist' is rather like an assassin without a clear target.
It makes sense then, to use a 'Calidus' assassin model as the basis
for a conversion to make either Severina or Sevora as they come
already wearing skin-'tight body suits. The gun will obviously need
to be removed and replaced, a well suited collection of cruel blades
and knives can be found in the 'Dark Eldar' and 'Dark Elf' ranges!
The bionic alterations of the faces can be modelled on with putty
or milliput, which could also be used liberally to enhance cleavage
if you are that way inclined...
Preacher Josef
Following the release of the 2nd edition "Warhammer 40,000" "Codex:Sisters
of Battle", a whole host of preacher models were produced. In looking
for a 'well rounded' individual, I suggest that you base your model
on 'Uriah Jacobus'. The two-handed warhammer can be taken from the
fantasy "Mordheim" range whilst a mailed fist can be found on many
of the earlier "Warhammer" figures. A plastic skull inside a plasti-card
'box' can adorn your model's waist to complete the conversion and
your Preacher Josef will be ready to go forth and smite the foes
of the Emperor!
Duke von Castellan
There is a "Mordheim" 'vampire' model with a long flowing coat/robes
which billows out towards the back and will mimic the great coat
of the Duke closely enough. The sword can also come from a "Mordheim"
hand weapons sprue whilst the head could easily be sourced from
the plastic 'Human Mercenaries' sprue (with the eye-patch being
sculpted on with modelling putty). In fact the only part of this
conversion which cannot be found in the "Mordheim" range is the
pistol, which can be clipped off at the wrist from practically any
"Necromunda" figure!
Barbaretta
Back in the 1980s, Games Workshop produced a full range of lead
figures to go with "Judge Dredd Rpg". Included in this range were
a number of female 'Judges' who would now make an apt Barbaretta.
A more fitting head can be taken from an 'Escher' ganger and the
bionic implants modelled on with putty and plastic rod. The shock
maul and riot shield can be taken from a "40K" 'Arbitrator' and
carefully pinned and glued into place. Barbaretta's cyber-mastif
proves to pose a little more of a challenge, as no robo-dog models
are currently available in any of Games Workshop's figure ranges.
Instead, I suggest you look through old "White Dwarfs" for lists
of "Judge Dredd", "Parannioa" and "Dr Who" models, as these ranges
included a bewildering variety of robots and robo-creatures!
'Slick' Devlan
A "Necromunda" 'Hired Gun' will form the core of this conversion.
Appropriate weaponry can come from the "Necromunda" 'Hand Weapons'
sprue whilst any additional pouches can be taken from the plastic
'Space Marines' accessory sprue or made from fine modelling putty!
Sergeant Stone
Hmm... unarmoured, muscular and feral-looking... has to be a 'Catachan
Junge Fighter' really doesn't it? A model from the old white metal
boxed set, or a sprue from the new(ish) plastic set can be used
as the basis for this conversion. An alternative source would be
a particularly muscular 'Digganob', though these are few and far
between. A far better place to look would be the "Necromunda" 'Goliath'
boxed set, as most of the figures there already sport leather straps
and brutal looking metal shoulder pads! A suitable glaive can be
taken and converted from a 'Dark Eldar' 'Incubi' model and will
finish off the conversion perfectly!
Quovandius
Muscular body parts can be drawn from either the 'Catachan' or 'ork'
plastic boxed sets, whilst fragile and wasted limbs can be taken
from the "WFB" 'zombies' box. Bandages can be modelled with putty
and splints can be made from stiff wire or plastic rod. As well
as the pre-generated characters, there are a number of pieces of
'stand alone' wargear which may well need to be modelled for your
games of "Inquisitor-28mm". 'Cyber-mastifs' have already been covered
above, but below we make a look at 'Servo-Skulls' and 'Psyber-Eagles'...
Servo-Skulls
Plastic skulls can come from many sources, including the 'Skeleton
Warriors' boxed set, cannibalised HeroQuest skellies or even the
individual skulls which set on top of the bookcases in HeroQuest.
These can be made to 'fly' with a length of thin but stiff wire,
with an "Epic 40K" 'flying base', or with a short piece of clear
plastic rod which can be found in most model shops. Guns can be
modelled on by using any suitable weapon you can find, whilst medical
and combat servo-skulls can be given appendages from 'Pit Slaves'
or 'Fabius Bile's backpack!
Psyber-Eagles
Psyber-Eagles were first seen in the 2nd edition "Warhammer 40,000"
book "Codex:Space Wolves" were a Runepriest had one as a piece of
'wargear'. Track down the aforementioned model, and you will have
found your 28mm cyber-eagle! Further to those characters in the
main "Inquisitor" rulebook, rules for a number of additional characters
have been printed in Games Worshop publications such as "White Dwarf"
and "Exterminatus". Models for these characters are available as
"mail-order only", but with "Inquisitor-28mm" there is no need to
miss out as suitable alternatives are only a conversion away...
Krashrak 'the Stalker'
Human legs from a 'Goliath' or 'Catachan' will provide the height
for this model, whilst an 'ork' torso with muscled human arms will
provide the required bulk. The head can come from a daemon in the
"WFB" 'chaos' range and weapons can be cobbled together using a
toothpick and a selection of blades from various sources including
'orks' and 'Dark Eldar'!
Major Jaxon
Major Jaxon looks to me to be amazingly similar to Colonel Scheaffer
from the "Last Chancers" boxed set. I'm not 100% certain, but I'm
pretty damned sure that you can mail-order him separately. If so,
Bob's your Mother's brother! Or should that be Major Jaxon's your
Mother's brother...?
Damian Bloodhound
Like Slick Devlan, most of the parts required to make this conversion
can be found amongst the 'Hired Guns' of the "Necromunda" range,
including the legs, torso and arms and the head. Weapons can once
again be found on the 'hand weapons' sprue and pouches can be rolled
and modeled from milliput!
Techpriest Tezla
It seems a little mean to suggest using the body of a choas cultist
as the basis for a conversion to make one of the finest servants
of the Emperor... but I will anyway. There are far too many robed
figures in both the "40K" and the "WFB" to mention them all, but
the chaos ranges for both systems seem to be the best place to start.
The chest mounted gadgetry can be modelled on with putty, wires
and 'stuff' from your 'Bits Box' whilst the mechandrites can once
again be taken from hapless 'Pit Slaves' of the backpack of "Fabius
Bile". Any 'Delaque' model can provide the required head once you
have modelled on the re-breathing tube whilst the robotic arm could
always be taken from the new 'Necrons' range?
Jan van Yastobel
That same 'vampire' from "Mordheim which served for the Duke von
Castellan conversion can serve here as well. The long flowing and
billowing coat/robes mimic Jan's great coat just as well as that
of the Duke. The scabbarded sword can be taken from the "Mordheim"
'weapons' sprue whilst the gun and grenade can come from "Necromunda"
and the head from a bearded 'Middenheim' warrior!
Simeon 38X
'Orks' and 'Catachan's, it's worked before and it'll work well again!
Auto-Injectors can be made from pins or plastic rod driven into
the model's back and the snapping claws can be taken from 'Pit Slaves'
or yet more 'orks'...
Lucretia Bravus
Like Barbaretta, Lucretia Bravus should (IMNSHO) be modelled on
an old female 'Judge' model where one is available. Failing this,
you could 'strip down' (wouldn't we all like to?...) a 'Calidus
Assassin' and use her instead. Differing pistols and mauls are widely
available whilst the helmet is a little harder. I'm going outside
the realms of Games Workshop here, but if you have a 'Boba Fett'
model from "Star Wars" than you could always 'headhunt' him and
use his helmet for this conversion. An alternative would be to get
a helmet from the old 'RTB:001 - Imperial Space Marines' (known
fondly as "Space Wombles") boxed set and use that. The way in which
Games Workshop's models have slowly got bigger over the years means
that an old power armour helmet know looks like a bog-standard helmet
when placed on a recently new model. The visor can be modelled onto
the front over where the eye holes should be (best done before gluing
to the model) and then the new head can be pinned where the old
was and the join covered with modelling putty, hair and her backpack!
As for the cyber-mastif, look once more to old "White Dwarfs" for
lists of "Judge Dredd", "Paranoia" and "Dr Who" models and I'm sure
that you won't be disappointed!
Sergeant Black
Cadian Shock Troops... need I say more? White metal Imperial Guardsmen
can now be mail-ordered direct from Games Workshop at £2 per model.
No conversion work is needed unless you really feel the need to,
and since almost of the 'standard' lasgun armed troopers in the
Cadian range look remarkably similar the only choice you need to
make is which stance you want you 28mm Sergeant Black to take!
Fabian
Like Quovandius, the muscular body parts required to make Fabian
can be drawn from either the 'Catachan' or 'ork' plastic boxed sets.
Fragile and wasted limbs can once again be taken from the "WFB"
'zombies' box, bandages can still be modelled with putty and splints
can yet again be made from stiff wire or plastic rod.
Krieger 'Krash' Thrax
Canvas trousered and jack-booted legs from the plastic 'ork' boxed
set plus a bare and muscular torso will form the basics of this
conversion. Power claws can be taken from your choice of 'ork' models
whilst a 'Catachan Jungle Fighter's head with a pipe modelled on
in putty will finish it off!
Kal Jerico
Some time ago, "Fanatic" produced a limited edition run of 28mm
'Kal Jerico' figures to go with the "Warhammer Monthly" comic strips.
Obviously obtaining one of these is the way to go with regards to
using the errant underhive bounty-hunter in your games of "Inquisitor-28mm"!
Toothpick Murke
Once more the valiant 'Catachan Jungle Fighter' steps forth into
the fray! Grenades and pouches can come from the 'Accesories' sprue,
bandages from milliput and a bedroll from a roll of modelling putty.
use a head which comes with the cloth cap or model one on yourself
and then the rest is down to paintwork!
There are many other models
from Games Workshop which would also work well in "Inquisitor-28mm"
and can be used as the basis of your own characters or NPCs...
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