I've always thought the Ork Stompa head was a natural choice. It has that same pleasant shape as the original Gargant body and the size is in the ballpark.
The Kan arms & other bits would be good to canibalize for weapons, feet, & exhaust.
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| Author: | btom [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
I've been digging through my old Epic stuff and found a couple of Slasher Gargants that I didn't know I had, Christmas coming early and all that. I've started personalizing them and am enjoying it so much I have an urge to guild a full size Gargant. I really dislike the latter versions but never owned one of the original chunky types (we made ours out of Lego....). Seems that the average price on eBay is £30+ so I've been looking around for the basis of something to scratch build and it seems that a Killer Kan http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catal ... rod630021a could be a good donor. Has anyone done this before? Been searching the web for images without luck, and I'm especially interested in any ideas on how to add 'skirting' to the bottom to add bulk and integrate the legs into the body. Any ideas appreciated. |
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| Author: | Jaggedtoothgrin [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
this is actually pretty close to the top of my "epic projects" list at the moment. i'll let you know how it goes when i get started. |
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| Author: | Ghudra [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
I've always thought the Ork Stompa head was a natural choice. It has that same pleasant shape as the original Gargant body and the size is in the ballpark. The Kan arms & other bits would be good to canibalize for weapons, feet, & exhaust. |
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| Author: | Man of kent [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
I keep meaning to build some steam gargants out of Kans... |
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| Author: | Spectrar Ghost [ Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
This is why I love Orks: they scale pretty freely, because rivets and scrap look like rivets and scrap at any scale. I've got some freebie Khador Jacks that are destined for garganthood, too. |
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| Author: | btom [ Wed Nov 23, 2011 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
Just typed Khador Jack into google and come up with a lot of titanish miniatures, thanks for the idea. I ordered some Killa Kans and a Deff Dread yesterday so aiming eventually for 3 metal Slashers (don't seem to be used in lists anymore so I guess they will be standard Gargants) and 3-4 large plastic converted Gargants. Did momentarily hover over the 'buy' button for a 40K Stompa but will see what I can do with the other stuff first. |
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| Author: | Jaggedtoothgrin [ Wed Nov 23, 2011 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
you can buy just the head via ebay bits sellers (i bought one myself a while back with that intention) the one i've decided now will be great. is this 
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| Author: | Spectrar Ghost [ Wed Nov 23, 2011 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
Yeah, AT-43 Red Blok stuff is another good option. |
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| Author: | btom [ Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
Found the basis for one of the gargants. Imagine this legless and upside down -  I bought one of these years ago for my kids for $1.99, its a Star Wars miniature droid and stands about 3 inches high. |
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| Author: | btom [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
Recieved the Dred and Killa Kans. This is what I'm aiming for (Slasher Gargant for scale).  Not sure whether to put feet or tracks on it. 
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| Author: | btom [ Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
Seen that the correct designation is a mega gargant. Struggling still to decide on tracks or feet, the Dred and Kan kits have a number of feet that would be suitable. Progress so far. 
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| Author: | madd0ct0r [ Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
looking tasty, alothough big picture breaks formatting. |
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| Author: | btom [ Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
Decided on tracks, a couple of Exodus Wars APCs. Trying to get a squad of stormboyz to look as if they are launching off the head & shoulder pad. 
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| Author: | Signal [ Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
Wow man, looks great! love the Stormboyz. |
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| Author: | Blindhorizon [ Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Converting Gargants out of 40k Killer Kans |
Signal wrote: Wow man, looks great! love the Stormboyz. I agree everything is coming together nicely and the stormboyz will be an awesome addition to the look and feel of the model. WWAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH!!! |
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