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.

15 comments:

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

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

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

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  4. 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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  5. Thanks for visiting and the kind comments.

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

    Best, Dean

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  6. You are going to have fun with this one Dean.

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

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

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

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

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

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  13. 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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