Iron Kingdoms RPG Conversions (Gobbers)
No Quarter Magazine #47 has been on the shelves for a few weeks, and it features part three in the IK RPG conversion series. This one shows how to convert Warmachine and Hordes models into a variety of Gobber character archetypes. Here's the finished models and parts lists. Check out No Quarter for the step-by-step tutorials.
Gobber Field Mechanik/ Soldier
The gobber from the Cygnar Field Mechanik unit was a pretty easy conversion. It's just an arm swap for the Trencher Commando's weapon hand. The arm itself is brass wire, with putty sculpted overtop. The gun hand also needed a little work to beef it up to match the scale of his other hand. The tricorn hat is made from putty, and replaces the model's original, floppy hat.
Parts List:
Field Mechanik Goblin Bodger #2
Trencher Commando Grunt #3 Left Arm (Gun)
Mk 2 Trenchers Backpack
Gobber Duelist/ Cutthroat
This guy's not a gobber at all, but a dwarf. Sculpted on the Rhulic IK model Maulgrun Boldridge, this conversion is a simple arm and head swap The main sculpting is on the sleeve, hand, and scarf. The dueling sword came from a Legion of Everblight Hex Hunter.
Parts List:
Maulgrun Boldridge Body
Hex Hunters Grunt #3 Sword
Swamp Gobber Bellows Crew Gunner Head
Gobber Alchemist/ Thief
This last guy is my favorite, and I wasn't sure if I'd be able to pull off the conversion. The body is the IK model Gajun Vasco, with his limbs cut away and replaced with wire armatures and resculpted. I imagined this guy as a mini Gorman Di Wolfe, throwing open his cloak to reveal an array of knives and alchemical grenades. The gas mask is inspired by Puck's mask from the Bodgers line. If this conversion didn't work, my fallback idea for the Alchemist/ Thief would have been to use Reinholdt as the base model.
Parts List:
Gajan Vasco
Swamp Gobber Bellows Crew Gunner Head
Durgen Madhammer Grenades
'Til next time!
