HQ's and mono-pose models

Sybarite Posts : 344 Join date : 2017-11-16

So with the teaser articles we've seen this week, and the raiding party structure for our army, I'm thinking that at least two of each HQ will be handy for building various lists effectively.
What does everyone else here do for alternate HQs, rather than having two identical models? The older (still v nice) Archon model is silly money on ebay. I've not looked for succubus or haemie alternatives yet. Is there any whisper or rumour of HQ variations on the horizon?
Conversions, what do people use? I like the lhamaean as a female archon, but frustrating she's a single piece so can't swap out arms, head etc. Maybe an incubi body for an archon?
What are other people's solutions?

Subject: Re: HQ's and mono-pose models Fri Mar 30 2018, 10:22

I`ve made my archontess from raider\hellions\kabalites bits.
Very dinamic pose, interesting options.

But i like GW succubus pretty much. The old one, she just stand still with a glaive, like observing the battlefield.

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Sybarite Posts : 302 Join date : 2013-03-31

Outside of Eldar kits, which are fully compatible, there's the AoS range. That includes characters like the Shadowblade Assassin https://www.games-workshop.com/en-NL/Dark-Elves-Shadowblade and the Tenebrael Shard https://www.games-workshop.com/en-NL/tenebrael-shard. Both make excellent Archon or Succubus stand-ins with an arm swap or two.

Want to go all-out pirate theme? Fleetmaster. https://www.games-workshop.com/en-NL/Dark-Elves-Black-Ark-Fleetmaster

Sybarite Posts : 344 Join date : 2017-11-16

I like the tenebrael shard, but think he looks more of a succubus option. Do you get male succubi?

Hekatrix Posts : 1245 Join date : 2017-09-12

I've found the Mistweaver makes a good Succubus stand-in, too.

Trueborn Posts : 2968 Join date : 2013-04-11

My HQs are pretty much all conversions, and I'm particularly fond of making HQs out of Mandrakes. They're nothing special, really, I just like having unique/personalised HQs.

If you're interested, here's what I've got at the moment:

Mandrake Lord:

Spoiler:: I actually made this guy to be a Corsair Prince, back in 7th, with the wings standing in for a Jet Pack. Since Corsair Princes aren't a thing anymore, he'll probably be an Archon.

I'd actually like to have another go at this one, probably using Scourge Wings. I don't think it's awful for my first attempt at modelling wings on a model, but I was never entirely satisfied with how they turned out. If I do, I'll have to resist the temptation to make him look even more like Illidan.

Mandrake Sorcerer:

Spoiler:: He was intended as a sorcery-based Haemonculus. I'd originally hoped to use some demons or magic-looking constructs for various Coven units, but sadly that never came to pass.

Albino Mandrake:

Spoiler:: This guy came about because I was using a different Mandrake for a themed-IG army, and quite liked how it looked with light-grey skin. Hence, I decided to go the whole hog and have a 'White Walker' Mandrake.

Scourge Lord (WIP):

Spoiler:: Currently, this guy is only really differentiated from my other scourges by his vivid wings. I know I probably should have given him a different weapon, but I really like the look of our small, jagged daggers and it really fit the idea I had in mind for him. In the unlikely event that we're actually allowed winged HQs, I'll probably look at our artefacts for inspiration and see if I can customise his weapon or something.

Fallen Angel:

Spoiler:: This was actually an attempt at a 'fallen angel' version of St. Celestine. But if we're ever allowed wings on our HQs, I'll definitely use this guy.

Kabalite Warrior Posts : 206 Join date : 2017-02-12

Dig the fallen angel! Dark eldar have a lot of easy kitbashing. Converting archons is probably the best part of playing dark eldar! That and the awesomeness of playing a do or die army.

Or converting squad leaders. Those are also fun as frak. q

Trueborn Posts : 2968 Join date : 2013-04-11

@PFI wrote:: Dig the fallen angel!

Thanks. I only wish I could actually use him.

Subject: Re: HQ's and mono-pose models Sat Mar 31 2018, 14:03

Those look really good. Gotta agree with PFI, that fallen angle looks fantastic. Is the head on the scythe scrap built or is it a bladevane ?

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Trueborn Posts : 2968 Join date : 2013-04-11

@Von Snabel wrote:: Those look really good. Gotta agree with PFI, that fallen angle looks fantastic. Is the head on the scythe scrap built or is it a bladevane ?

Cheers.

The scythe is a bladevane mounted on one of the spear things from the Raider kit. It actually fitted pretty well with minimal modding required.

Hellion Posts : 59 Join date : 2018-03-31

Without heavy conversions, I would say Incubi, Lhamaean can be cut into pieces easily actually.
For Archon we have 2 different Archons.

Otherwise, with some (quite) heavy conversions:
-For Succubus: Dark Elf Wyches/Hellebron/Morathi/Dark elf sorceress/Tenebrael Shard as stated above. Plan to do mine by going with Morathi. Some conversions for the weaponry, and maybe cut the wings out.
You can also go with the Raging Heroes mini, they have some really cool models for Succubus!

-Archons: Waystrider, Shadow Warriors, Darkfleet Master in AoS/Fantasy.
Eldar Autarch can be nice (going to do one of my Archons with Yriel. The second will be the old school one).

-Haemonculus is more complicated, but we have 2 already good models I think.

Subject: Re: HQ's and mono-pose models Sat Mar 31 2018, 14:10

I miiiight steal that idea. I really liked it. Allways been a fan of bo staffs and bladed variants of it. Might work as a power lance for a Solitare. Now the only problem remaining is if I'd ever run a Power Lance Solitare

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Subject: Re: HQ's and mono-pose models Sat Mar 31 2018, 14:13

I've seen some Heamies done with the Tech priest Dominous and one of the Cairn Wraith kits to some success. But all coven is really up to any wild conversion. They are crazy flesh shapers after all.

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Subject: Re: HQ's and mono-pose models Sat Mar 31 2018, 14:54

I hunt down specific models to inspire specific Archon builds.

I suggest a glance at the Archon page in the Aphotic Gallery:
https://www.thedarkcity.net/t343-the-archon

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Sybarite Posts : 344 Join date : 2017-11-16

@alezya 2 archon models!?

And thanks for all the input and suggestions guys. Some good inspiration from your conversions Shredder, thank you.

Hellion Posts : 49 Join date : 2014-03-29

I made use of an Eldar farseer as the basis for my archon. Took off the head and replaced with a kabalite warriors helmet and replaced the singing spear with the trident from the old wych models. I was trying to recreate the picture out of the back of the old 3rd edition codex, the archon stood with the claws and the billowing cloak (if anyone can remember what I'm talking about).

Hellion Posts : 59 Join date : 2018-03-31

@yellabelly wrote:: @alezya 2 archon models!?

And thanks for all the input and suggestions guys. Some good inspiration from your conversions Shredder, thank you.

Yeah, the oldschool one with the soul trap, and the plastic one. both from GW.

Sybarite Posts : 344 Join date : 2017-11-16

I can only find the old soul trap version on ebay for ~£35 in metal. The only finecast one on there NIB is up for £100 Evil or Very Mad

It's definitely not available in the UK from games workshop.

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Subject: Re: HQ's and mono-pose models Sun Apr 01 2018, 11:59

I built mine from one off the guys hanging from the side of a raider.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f18/19/29/51/28/kerber12.jpg

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You'll find more pictures in the kabal of the dark city section. They are called tainted reborn.

Sybarite Posts : 344 Join date : 2017-11-16

Now that is nicely done Cpt Metal!

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Subject: Re: HQ's and mono-pose models Sun Apr 01 2018, 13:08

I used a black ark fleet master as my corsair Prince, use him as an extra Archon.

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Dark-Elves-Black-Ark-Fleetmaster

Subject: Re: HQ's and mono-pose models Sun Apr 01 2018, 14:40

Ohhh! I just saw those new daughters of khaine girls with wings. They are "standing" on their tails but they look super dynamic. Take off their wings and give them Dark Eldar weapons and they make for a super dynamic and cool Succubus!

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Slave Posts : 1 Join date : 2018-03-29

I've just bought a Visarch from ebay to use as my Archon after a little swapping of parts, so that could also be an option.

Subject: Re: HQ's and mono-pose models Sun Apr 01 2018, 18:46

Maybe one of those deep kin guys?

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Subject: Re: HQ's and mono-pose models Sun Apr 01 2018, 19:05

Yvraine works well as a female archon. The Malys we'll never have.

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