Convictgunslinger model

[nightgaunt98c]

So I like the convict gunslinger, but hate the model. So assuming that a second version won't be made, are there any suggestions for a suitable stand in?

[Hapless Peon]

Why not use a converted Santiago Ortega? He has the two pistols already, a little bit of converting to make him unique and Robert is your Father's Brother.

I actually like the model but I must confess that I wasn't too sure til I saw the model in the flesh (so to speak)

[Amarel]

I like the model too, although he is a little larger scale than most other Mercs (and dwarfs Hamelin).

Santiago (as mentioned) or Francisco Ortega would be fine as stand-ins, or if you don't mind a model from a different company, there are a few Privateer Press models that might work (Draegyn the Bastard, Taryn di la Rovissi or Valeria Alvaro (if you want a girl), Pistol Wraith (if you want something more ethereal). Aside from that anything Steampunk, Victorian or Wild West would work (which is nearly any figure range), gawd bless the eclectic style of Malifaux .

[River Song]

Anima Tactics has a model. female with 2 pistols.

Problems are it is Anima Tactics and a smaller sculpture

[nightgaunt98c]

I'm not much of a modeler, so I'm not sure I can make Santiago look different enough from the one already in my crew, but thanks for the ot`her suggestions. I like the Velaria Alvaro model

[brucemanning]

I love the model, he's awesome all painted up. Maybe a head swap with another model might be an easy conversion?

[Hapless Peon]

What about Master Holt from the Privateers?

[Major_Gilbear]

What is it about the convict gunslinger you don't like?

There are literally dozens of suitable models I could suggest, but I generally prefer to suggest similar-looking models for proxies (as it is easier for your opponents to know at a glance what the model is supposed to be), and I don't want to propose something that has the same features that you didn't like on the orginal.

[River Song]

You could also maybe redo a New Ronin model. I think one has a gun, just need to adjust it somehow.

Problem is they each hold the gun in left hand lol

[Dosadi]

I'm using this model from PP.

I removed the flintlocks and replaced them with stubbers (revolvers) from the necromunda weapon sprue.

I need an all female crew for my Femme Fatales Viki crew and can't live without one of the great convict gunslingers.

Dosadi

[Ropetus]

The official model is not my favourite either so I have decided to convert him to match my Ortega crew. I though about using green stuff to add a scarf similar to Santiago on his neck, eyebrows, moustache, long hair and a shaggy beard. Maybe change his knee pads as well. Throw in a sombrero for a finish and call him Crazy Pedro Ortega, their dirty old uncle who has a bad temper.

-Ropetus

Edited February 25, 2010 by Ropetus

[dboeren]

I dislike the official model too. I don't mind using a proxy personally, but I'm not happy with that solution because it would be illegal for tournament usage (I'm going to be at Gencon).

My temporary solution is just to not use the Gunslinger but I wish I could find a better one. I'll have to look into converting an Ortega or something as an option.

[nightgaunt98c]

I'm really just looking for a model with two pistols, and the right feel. The official model reminds me of Sloth from the Goonies. I'd rather him look like a bad guy from a western movie.

[River Song]

Check out Dark Age games there are a couple models in there with 2 guns that look cool also. go to coolminiornot.com darkage.

Forsaken Deathstryke, Banger

Forsaken Dedlock

Forsaken Banger

But not legal for tournies since there is a Wyrd mini

[Grim]

Personally I love the Wyrd sculpt and plan to copy the art in the book when I paint it. However I would love an all female Viktoria crew, so like you I have been looking around for a proxy to use when I want to go with an all female crew. Personally I want a big-boned female with two guns as proxy, but sadly I don't think there are any big-bone females out there in male dominated miniature wold LOL (Hasslefree has Libby, but I can't find a suitable one to use or convert). I would love if Wyrd would do an alternative sculpt to some of their models.

Hasslefree Miniatures has a bunch you can proxy for it. There are two from Incursion/Grindhouse Games that I like, Gretl Von X and Ilsa Von X. There there are the Metropolis models.

EDIT: Ohh just realized I used to play Rezolution and have some APAC and Ronin that have dual pistols! LOL

Edited March 29, 2010 by Grim

[islyfe]

I converted santiago ortega, I'm pretty happy with it.

[Viktorias_Secret]

Personally... I love the Gunslinger and his pose. Its one of the first figures that I just had to have even before I saw the stats.

[Sholto]

I am in the middle of painting my Gunslinger, and I have to agree the model is great. Full of character and fun to paint.

The only Wyrd model I have wanted to change so far is Teddy - I plan on using the Heresy Snow Troll for the body and doing a head swap/ GS the heart on his chest.

Sholto

[TimeLapse]

The model I was thinking of useing is "Templars of Hod" from the confertaion line,

I was thinking about useing the baldes on the guns to show that it has a 2inch close combat attack.

Not sure what the rules are about useing other models but these are rad.

[RLogue]

The official model is not my favourite either so I have decided to convert him to match my Ortega crew. I though about using green stuff to add a scarf similar to Santiago on his neck, eyebrows, moustache, long hair and a shaggy beard. Maybe change his knee pads as well. Throw in a sombrero for a finish and call him Crazy Pedro Ortega, their dirty old uncle who has a bad temper.

Got a pic of this guy?