Friday, October 18, 2013

Contemptor Dreadnought WIP

This is a Forge World resin model which I think is called a "Death Guard Legion" Contemptor Dreadnought.
I was lucking enough to pick the body kit up off of ebay for a fraction of the original cost. It was a Russian seller, who listed his location as Siberia! I was taking a chance, but saw he had a high number of favorable ratings, and the bid was so low (only one other bidder!) I figured, even if I got ripped off the money was less than a lunch meal. Anyway, it showed up the other day after only three weeks after winning the bid. It was very well packed and everything was included - even the bag.
The arms are another ebay purchase as bit parts from "regular" Dreadnoughts. I used some thin credit card plastic to modify the arms to fit onto the Contemptor shoulder guards. The body, arms, shoulder guards and head are magnetized for changing poses - as well as swap outs of arms in the future.
It's a cool model and one which I wanted when I first got the Space Marines bug - but didn't want to pay the full price - luckily there is a nice Siberian on ebay with deals like this.
A few different poses - the legs are fixed as it would take the use of magnetic ball joints, and that is too much work.

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15 comments:

  1. James BrewertonOctober 18, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Thats a mean looking lump of resin.
    Look forward to see it with some paint on it.
    Peace James

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  2. DeanMOctober 18, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Thanks, James. It is a sweet model. Best, Dean

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  3. PhilOctober 19, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Good one! I do like it...

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  4. Dan VincentOctober 19, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Great looking model. Will be even cooler with the magnetic arms etc able to swap out.

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  5. Simon Quinton October 19, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    Very nice, I love this pattern of Dreadnought ever since they did them back in the days of space marine. Never could understand why they became the big square looking miniatures.

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  6. DeanMOctober 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks for visiting and the kind comments.

    @ Simon - the current Dread bodies look like old-fashion computers.

    Best, Dean

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  7. Michael AwdryOctober 19, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    You are going to have fun with this one Dean.

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  8. MontyOctober 19, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I'm looking forward to seeing you work him up.

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  9. Evan HughesOctober 19, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    This is a fine-looking sculpt, and you've done some excellent work in making it a multi-use item for the tabletop.

    Well done!

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  10. DeanMOctober 20, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks, Gents! I hope to slap some paint on him this week. Warm regards, Dean

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  11. HetairoiOctober 20, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Wow... I really want to see this one painted!

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  12. ScottswargamingOctober 20, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Looks pretty big - I am guessing its standing on a 60mm base?

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  13. MillsyOctober 20, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Nothing like a cheap deal to make things even more fun. Looking forward to seeing him painted up!

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  14. Captain Richard's miniature Civil WarOctober 21, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    I bet you will do a hell of a job on this one

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  15. DeanMOctober 22, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Thanks for the interest and comments, Gentlemen

    @ Scott - yes 60mm bases. Will post shots along with Terminator and SM for comparison once painted

    Best, Dean

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