Alright folks. The idea for these guys stemmed from a couple of discussions over facebook. People were wondering how bits from Iron-Core and historical ranges would mix together.
Since I hadn't tried that yet, I promptly cobbled together some bodies and arms. And since I had a lone British Indian trooper for my WWII models, I gave them Afghan heads, turning them into into Weird Wars special forces.
While the leader is somewhat top-heavy, the other guys look fine enough, and Eisenkern arms and weapons work nicely on WWI French and German bodies. The leader is also sporting an Eisenkern chestplate - which fits unexpectedly well on some of the German legs - plus Cannon Fodder arms. The "lowly" Cannon Fodders come out on top, here, with very generic arms that work well on different types and sizes of body.
After shooting these pictures, I further tweaked these guys and added more griblies. Will shoot more, as I progress into painting them.
That head is huge. It could work with the armored torso and arms, or the armored torso and arms could maybe work with those legs, but that head above those legs looks like a cartoon character to me.
On one hand I like how idiosyncratic that guy looks. He's stooping, slouching, with a big head of beard and cloth. He's not a good looking fellow. And in a sense, I feel he belongs to me.
At the same time, I realize I could make him and the other rifle fellow both better proportioned, by switching heads. And making them less flawed and characterful.
It's not even a big deal. No paint yet. I'll try getting back to the cutting board and see how they look. Worst case, I'll go back to "small fellow big head", if I feel they lack punch.
I mean, everything is forever WIP, after all. Right?
If character is the aim, you got it there. Maybe even lean into it, by emphasizing his upper body with a pack and slung rpg or sword? Might even be able to bulk his legs out with pouches and holsters. I don't know.
I feel like converting a character is a different thing from converting a basic trooper. One aims to be unique and memorable while the other aims to be repeatable and regular.
@BS Kitbasher My models are usually characters in a squad or a warband. I seldom assemble rank and file, but going for memorable sometimes collides with aesthetically pleasing.
The trenchcoat flaps allow only for so much customisation. I'm not sure I can add more; I'll just wait for the right bits for the squad gunner and go back to this guy too.
I'm tempted to swap heads before. That head is big indeed, and maybe could work better on the taller body.
I'm also waiting for ideas for the special/heavy weapon guy, so I paint the squad in a single batch. I found out that painting in groups of 3-5 is ideal for me and for drying times.
I can only see one pic, and I think it looks dope. Like a grungy scifi version of the warriors we dealt with in the middle east over the last 20 years. Grim, desperate, but full of hope/hate. I dig it.
Not yet. Goblins have a similar neck nub joint type as Raumjaegers - just shallowed. Personally, I was considering mixing Oathmark Goblin heads with Gripping Beast Irish.
