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Wierd and wacky armies; Inspire me...
Topic Started: 9th November 2009 - 04:11 PM (942 Views)
Sammy the Squid
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As some of you already know, I am a huge fan of creating armies that are wierd, wacky, but most of all unique. Im not the best converter in the world, but I like having a large number of converted models in any of my armies. While the design and theme of my armies for the most part is relatively straight forward, but in recent years Ive been pushing myself to try new things, especially full-army conversions. Such examples are my bloodthirsty Khorne worshiping Orcs, Sons of Korhal Space Marines modelled off the renegade group in Starcraft, and finally, a Malkavian themed VC army, based off the game VTM: Bloodlines, and is comprised almost entirely of living, insane, Ghouls.
All these armies have every figure converted in some way. The VC's especially were a creation of love, with every model heavily converted, so much so that my opponents need to be told what they are.

The point is, Im really liking the challenge of making my own unique force, even if it doesn't comply with the 'conventional' GW image. And at this point in time, Im very tempted to start another army like this. Im certainly playing Skaven with their new book, but I already have a massive army of them, and Id like a new project to work on...

SO, what Im asking here is, what are some of the wierdest/crazyest ideas you can suggest for such an army? They certainly dont have to have a basis in the Warhammer world, and Im looking to draw inspiration from such things as video games, movies or even the real world. They could be Warhammer (or 40k for that matter) based, but if so Im looking for radically different ideas...

Ive come up with some ideas, but really Im not convinced on any of them. But here they are nonetheless:

- An 'Ironheade' army from the video game 'Brutal Legend'. Ive even sculpted a 'Headbanger' and totally love it. Not sure if I could be bothered doing a whole army though!
- 'Sigmarite' style 40k Witch Hunters, modeled extensively off Empire.
- Desert raiders style army, possibly using high elf archer bodies and Ungor heads (ive seen it done. it looks really cool.)
- An force based on the randomness and crazyness of The Mighty Boosh (as much fun as this would be to make, I dont see it as a proper army)

So, do you guys have any suggestions?

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Skaven Clan Rattenkrieg - 108/58/20
Dark Elves - 44/14/8
Hochland Empire - 33/14/4
Malkavian Vampires - 23/22/4
Beastmen - 50/25/2

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I once thought of a mercenary group based off the witch hunters codex. Lord choice of inquisitor and retinue, a couple of inquisitor and retinue for elite as well as an assassin of some description. Have some storm-troopers as your troops but make them more charactery. The idea was to have a small force of individuals, allowing for each model to be unique and even have a name (and maybe a back-story). I had gotten the idea off Final Fantasy 8. There was a mercenary group by the name of SeeD.

I also once tried making an army of Daleks using the rules for Necrons after I spotted a large number of similarities between the two. Unfortunately I didn't have much success to begin with so the idea fell by the wayside. If you were interested in this one then I could share my ideas with you (if you so desired :))

Thats all my tired brain can think of for now, but if I have any more ideas i'll let you know :)

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A Brutal Legand themed Ork army would be pretty sweet.

Headbangers = boyz
Razor chicks = Lootas

Yea, that'll work.
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Sammy the Squid
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I certainly like the idea of Mercs, and have considered the idea several times. Im just a bit short of ideas on where to start for them... Once Ive got a cool theme, then motivation comes swiftly!

The Dalek idea is awesome, but the sheer amount of converting just seems daunting! I am very interested in hearing your ideas (and seeing pics?) though, even if I dont use it. Sounds cool ^_^

EDIT: @ ==Me==, my original idea was having them as Fantasy Dwarfs infact! Headbangers = Warriors w. GW's, Razor chicks = thunderers, stage = anvil of doom, roadies = miners...
But using 40k Orcs could work quite well, if not better. My current Headbanger is a tad too small for a 40k Ork though! :P

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Wins/Losses/Draws

Skaven Clan Rattenkrieg - 108/58/20
Dark Elves - 44/14/8
Hochland Empire - 33/14/4
Malkavian Vampires - 23/22/4
Beastmen - 50/25/2

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how about a halo themed skaven army?

the flood could be your swarms(Floodlings), slaves(carriers), and rat ogres(flooded elites and brutes).

http://www.jaracovtoys.com/imagenes/halo3_flood-human.jpg
this could be your general(converted grey seer?)

flooded marines could be clanrats.

sort of a moulder theme for the army.

http://nikon.bungie.org/images/floodjugger...juggernaut2.jpg
this could be your abomination.

you would obviously have to tell your opponent what everything was, but i think a storm of flood overrunning wood elves would be awesome. they're both horde fighters, so i think it fits.
The best way to configure an army is to go play demons.-Nevamore Posted on Nov 6 2009, 04:02 PM

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It'll take me a while to get my dalek thoughts down on computer as before they were just floating around in my brain :P.
Should I put them in this thread, or would you prefer e-mail/pm?

Another idea would be a music-themed wood-elf army. There is a magical harp you can get for your lord, along with all those dancy elves.

Have you seen Ghost in the Shell? (its an anime). For a while I was toying with the idea, but if you don't know the anime then it probably wouldn't mean much to you... :P

You could make a mandrake-themed dark eldar army if you don't mind the 2nd edition rules. There is a mandrake special character to lead the force. It would actually have quite an interesting game play as well.
Hmm... I'll keep thinking.

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I like the Stage = Anvil idea, Orks could have Battlewagons as the stage, blade henge, the tour bus and The Deuce.

I had been thinking of a Halo themed Lizardmen army, namely the Covenant. Saurus are Elites, Skinks would be Jackals/Grunts, Slann would be Prophets, and so on. The idea of the Old Ones leaving super weapons isn't outrageous, nor is the idea of Lizardmen who have misinterpreted the teachings of their gods.
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Well, in the 40k Painting/Hobby section is a 'Star Wars in 40k' thread, which might be nice if you wish to try your hands at a Tau army. ;)

I think Halo might be well suited for an Imperial Guard army. I mean, aside from the obvious Storm Troopers = ODST, the option to field multiple Valkyries make it very much a 'cavalry' army... which brings me to the idea of a Vietnam IG army. Catachans will ease this idea, but actually convert Valkyries out of old Huey kits, with rotor blades and all.

Of course, you could always try for Full Metal Alchemist Skaven. I mean, what's funnier then a Warlock Engineer with a red jacket and his arm and leg being metal?

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i'm making my tomb kings army based on quatar, lots of statues, fluff, etc i'm making. i also have a contingent from the barrow kings....hey, there an idea, mabe you could make a barrow kings army for WH, using tomb king rules and lots of conversions to make a celtic theme, like wolf/eagle/lion statues as ushabti, wrapped eagles as carrion, etc.

also, i have mused on making a lybaras army, with queen khalida as general, with asp-statues inspired by those in WAR as ushabti, and a green and white color scheme.
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To be honest, Ive never really played Halo :unsure:
I know, its shocking for someone who considers themself a gamer, but nevertheless. Id always kind of thought them to be best for a 40k army though...

@ war-seer kindari: I have actually considered the Barrow King army before, and it really appealed to me. To be honest Im not sure why I lost interest in them, because I had some really nice conversion ideas... I guess Im not a fan of the TK army list.

@ Vinz: I have a few models painted up in 'Vietnam' style, and being a huge History buff I have considered this idea strongly before. Combining Catachan and Cadian bits looks really cool. The one and only thing holding me back from this army is that I already have going on 10k of Imperial Guard, and they dont see action enough as it is. So I cant imagine where a second IG army will be used in my collection... Despite this, the idea holds constant appeal for me, and I keep getting re-inspired to play around with a squad or 2, just for fun...
Also, I did see those Star Wars figures, and they were amazing! Probably way out of my league, conversion wise, but I can always dream. If I were to do such a force, it would be from eps 4,5,6 though, as the newer movies kind of destroyed my faith in humanity... -_-

@ kizzlesticks: Put the Dalek ideas down in this thread. If nothing else, it may inspire some people towards similar projects :)

@ ==Me==: You are totally right, Orks work so much better. Looked through their army book last night and almost everything would fit in perfectly. I never even considered them as being a good match, especially since Fantasy Orcs would work so poorly. But it does indeed work nicely!

As for the Anime ideas, I simply have not seen them. Its on my 'to do' list, but unfortunately hasnt been done yet! :P

- Sammy
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Wins/Losses/Draws

Skaven Clan Rattenkrieg - 108/58/20
Dark Elves - 44/14/8
Hochland Empire - 33/14/4
Malkavian Vampires - 23/22/4
Beastmen - 50/25/2

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Skaven Lord Vinshqueek
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If you like the History aspect of wargaming, you could also do a Warhammer 40k army... as WW2 Russians. :P Loads of (lousy) troops, artillery and vehicles you could convert.

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Sammy the Squid
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@ Vinz: My current 10k IG army is actually based off WW2 German Panzergrenadiers! Almost no conversion work on them, but using alot of the Wehrmacht symbols (and steering away from any Nazi iconography ofcourse, especially since some of my family are Jewish) and fast paced, Blitzkrieg style tactics. A Russian army would make a perfect opponent for them! However, motivation to paint up another 100+ Guardsmen is extremely low :P

- Sammy
"If the squidman can't do it, no one can!!"

Wins/Losses/Draws

Skaven Clan Rattenkrieg - 108/58/20
Dark Elves - 44/14/8
Hochland Empire - 33/14/4
Malkavian Vampires - 23/22/4
Beastmen - 50/25/2

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Skaven Lord Vinshqueek
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Vinz is silly... Vinz wrote Warhammer 40k army, while he meant Warhammer 40k Ork army.

Yes, loads of models, but at least another colour you can use. :D ;)

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I think basing any army around a Steampunk motif would be incredible.

As for other ideas I had one for the Empire based around the spainsh armada. For the core troops use Pirazzo's Lost legionnaires from the DoW models. I think that could look real cool
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As for the Dalek army, why not use real Dr Who miniatures?
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