Iron Kingdoms RPG Conversions (Mechaniks)
No Quarter Magazine #45 came out this week, and has the second in a series of articles about converting Warmachine and Hordes models into Iron Kingdoms RPG characters.
This time, it's variations on the mechanik character class. Check out No Quarter for the step by step tutorials. Here's how the finished models turned out:
Trollkin Field Mechanik/ Soldier
Bull, from the Mercenary pair Dannon Blythe & Bull is a great model for conversion because both of his arm joins are right at the sleeve, making arm swaps a breeze. The Khadoran Battle Mechanik Officer has some great bits, which I've used in almost all of these conversions.
Parts List:
Bull Body
Trollkin Scout w/ Hood Axe Arm
Trollkin Scout Leader Left Arm
Battle Mechanik Officer Left Arm
2010 Butcher Gun
Vassal Mechanik Pack
Battle Mechanik Officer Tools & Head
Human Arcane Mechanik/ Priest
This guy was really challenging. I think I tried every Flameguard Cleanser model before settling on the unit attachment officer. I also wasn't sure if I could pull off the "arcane" theme without him looking like just another Cygnar model or a Protectorate priest, but I think the parts and color scheme go a long way to distinguishing him as part of a unique sect. Of all the conversions I've ever done, this is one of my favorites.
Parts List:
Flameguard Cleanser Officer Body
Battle Mechanik Officer Tools & Head
Flameguard Cleanser Officer Head
General Adept Nemo Right Arm
General Adept Nemo Staff
Captain Arlan Strangewayes Wrench
General Adept Nemo Boiler
Exemplar Errants Scabbard
Thunderhead Tube #2
Mechanik's Steamjack
And since mechaniks can be accompanied by steamjacks, here's a conversion of a patchwork 'jack. I think the the Cygnar Grenadier head matches the Buccaneer torso perfectly, and maybe even looks better than its original head.
Parts List:
Buccaneer Torso
Grenadier Head
Reckoner Right Leg
Reckoner Left Leg
Lancer Right Arm/ War Spear
Vanguard Left Arm
Reckoner Condemner Shield
Vassal Mechanik Pack
'Til next time!
