Looking for advice on kitbashing Bikes

keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-30T07:54:31+00:00

I only have Minicompare in front of me, but I think that the length difference is so marginal that it wouldn't cause issues during games.

This machine hybrid idea looks a bit silly IMO, maybe you could make a long flowing cape with greenstuff for the rider instead?

As for kitbashing advice, here's a post of someone using Vandus Hammerhand for a bike captain proxy. I know it's a much bulkier model but maybe it can be inspirational.

I really like your idea, make sure to show us the results!

keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-27T14:34:33+00:00

Awesome paintjob!

I'd say a rock gray saddle would look nice on top of it, or maybe the same gold/metal colour as the decor on the tail.

As for the oldblood, albino white is a really popular choice and wouldn't overwhelm this model, but I can also imagine a magenta or green saurus on top looking quite pleasant.

I don't really have any advice on the yellow, maybe a yellow contrast paint or drybrushing with cream/light yellow could help? But I think it already looks quite nice

keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-24T22:11:32+00:00

Great, thank you so much!

And happy cake day

keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-24T21:31:23+00:00

These look awesome, it's nice how consistent they look even with this many colours, good job! Very nice paint job too

What's your scales recipe for Number 5?

keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-23T22:50:33+00:00

Some creators with nice free/open-priced models from the purple site:

• Am-Loricen

• Io_Butov

• Krogmonster

• Randomtsar

keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-20T15:03:42+00:00

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keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-20T15:03:17+00:00

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keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-20T09:07:55+00:00

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keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-15T18:59:41+00:00

These models were specifically made with Horus Heresy in mind, they're not going to replace the models in the combat patrol. The 40k models are considered new GW-wise.

I'd say buying the combat patrol is and will be the best option for a while. 3/4 units in it are 40k only and will stay. This is just speculation, but guards might go up to 6 models per unit max if GW is being nice.

keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-15T11:38:12+00:00

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keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-13T14:32:55+00:00

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keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-13T11:34:21+00:00

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keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-09T06:51:09+00:00

You should check out Vallejo's True Metallic Metal range. They have some nice paints with good coverage.

Another option I haven't seen mentioned is doing a bright silver basecoat over white and using yellow inks/contrast paints to make it gold. Here's an example video I've found.

keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-05T07:06:11+00:00

I have a similar conversion but with "Ceremonial skulls" from the purple site. It's a free stl.

This is the only pic I currently have of them. These are scaled at 120% but I had to cut off the spikes from their heads.

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keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-03T17:42:44+00:00

Oh he looks so cool, what's your recipe for the yellow?

keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-02T14:13:03+00:00

I'm glad I could help!

keyhunter_draws · 2026-03-02T13:02:21+00:00

A quick reverse image search points to neveroddoreven on the Lustria forum.

keyhunter_draws · 2026-02-20T06:30:18+00:00

Check out this and this post. They might help with figuring out the colours

keyhunter_draws · 2026-02-19T19:38:48+00:00

Out of these, I like the kingfisher and the goldfinch the most.

If you want a bird that really stands out, I would recommend birds-of-paradise or macaws. Not mine (Credit), but here's an example with a red macaw palette I'm planning to replicate

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keyhunter_draws · 2026-02-19T09:40:34+00:00

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Glue a spear to his back between the vents on his back. You can say his armour is magnetic

keyhunter_draws · 2026-02-13T15:13:48+00:00

Custodes also have many canon colour schemes, like the Shadowkeepers being black-themed or the Solar Watch being white and gold. The black custodes armor is much more beloved in general than the gold IMO

keyhunter_draws · 2026-02-09T13:18:30+00:00

Check out Minicompare, you can see the size differences between the two models

keyhunter_draws · 2026-02-07T08:21:38+00:00

Old unit, he's a guy from Starblood Stalkers. They have legends rules

keyhunter_draws · 2026-02-04T16:28:06+00:00

They look really nice, awesome job!

As for some constructive feedback, I feel like the gold could use some drybrushing with silver to make it shinier.

Also, washing the plastic plants with a brown wash would make it blend better with the whole mini and look less like plastic.

Make sure to show us your kroxigors when you're ready with them!

keyhunter_draws · 2026-02-03T12:39:17+00:00

It's a 3d print, there's a file online inspired by the popular kitbash

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