Saturday 4 July 2015

Age of Sigmar: Stormcast Eternal Conversion


I had the fortune of picking up the very last copy of this weeks' White Dwarf which included a free model for Games Workshop's latest game Age of Sigmar. Essentially a complete reboot of their fantasy game "Warhammer", it has divided the gaming community and generated a lot of discussion in the last few months. I made myself swear of any rumour or leak websites for the past month as I wanted the models and game to speak for themselves, as I've had too many good models ruined by grainy or blurry photos, and played too many games where someone has used a "rumoured" rule rather than actually referencing the printed material.

(I have never played Warhammer "Fantasy" so most of the issues regarding a current collection or knowledge of existing rules do not apply to my perception of the new game and models.)


So why the conversion? I had the opportunity of seeing the full starter set of miniatures in person, before seeing any of the printed photos or even the White Dwarf. I really like the models, and I encourage anyone who doesn't to see them in person. Pick them up and turn them over in your hand, arrange them individually and in groups for a game, and you will start noticing all the details the photos miss and the less than flattering paint jobs butcher. I am still on the fence as to whether to jump on the Age of Sigmar gaming system, and my one pet hate is the "crouched" pose of the Sigmarites. So why not convert the free model and see how it looks painted? I took the opportunity to have the model hold his helmet, similar to my Blood Angels Captain conversion. If this is meant to be a hero of the Old World, why shouldn't he show his face? I'm in the middle of a commission at the moment but haven't actively painted since February (just a few base colours on some Orks), so this guy will be a great way to loosen up in preparation.

Update: Here is a the painted model after sculpting the missing bits!

8 comments:

  1. Nice... I'd thought about picking up the wd for the free mini for a conversion but didn't end up making it over to gw yesterday.
    They do look like pretty models... I think there will be lots of interesting 40k blood angels and khorne daemonkin conversions popping up soon using the starter minis.
    Great to see them giving away a mini again... reminds me of the old necromunda/ wh quest days

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    1. I really like the new models, but I feel the scale is way off for 40k conversions. A single hero here or there maybe, but everything seems to be one size bigger and will look a bit clumsy against a lot of the newer fine detailed marines. A free model is always good!

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  2. excellent...Still not sure about the system. I will stick to 40k right now, taking a break from my mechanicus (now that more than 1,750 is painted), and working on my deathguard.

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    1. I'm probably going to wait until the end of the month to get some other projects on the go. I think the key to keeping AoS alive is finding someone to share the box set with so you can collect as you go and keep each other painting/gaming. Good luck with the Deathguard!

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  3. I think its implied that they don't actually have faces. Like they are bones and magic or something.

    But any way, I love the conversion. all the Sigmar guys scream blood angles to me, like a pre emperor Baal thunder warrior vibe. Might have to get the WD just to paint it red.

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    1. Yeah, I read a little further on since putting the head on the model, but it's our universe right? If marines can breath in space then Stormcasts can wear a human visage for diplomatic work, eh? ;) If you can get the model he'd make a great Sanguinor!

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    2. http://www.imgur.com/1vdAwSC.jpeg
      Looks like human eyes (:

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  4. Very cool conversion. Agree with Greggor, very BA vibe here!

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