I had some spare bits laying around and began toying around
This is Knight Commander Hermann Dreschen of the 224th Lidosian Sturmjäger Regiment. His coat and arms are GW tempestus scions and the rest are leftovers from the old Dreamforge Valkir kit.
Now a box of Grognards and a box of Iron Core Stormtroopers are on the way. I plan to kitbash Line troops with grognard bodies and Iron Core heads. And when the Valkir Box hits the shelf the heavy guys will follow
Wunderbar... I REALLY DO appreciate your Knight Commander, quite a clever conversion (and thanks for all the tips about his various elements). Now I have to look for second/third-hand Tempestus models, especially officers.