One of the issues you have with the Swann blade is not using the proper Swann handle, which slots into the hole in the blade and gives it more strength.
@@cultofpaint second what he said. The scalpels are great and I use them also. But really need to use the proper handle. I actually prefer them also over the standard round xacto handles
That giant polearm looks nasty. I can only imagine that a White Scar swinging that around with all the speed and skill they have. A graceful and long arm of concussive death. Looking forward to seeing this one with paint on him. The stuff you did for the Warhammer Community site looked stunning.
Would love to see how you put your Stormseer together! I want to have one for my White Scars but not sure what to do, would be happy to see some inspiration...
Thanks for this lovely conversion. It helps a lot to add more flare to Raven Guard that I am working on. Just finished the MK IV techmarine. Still have his brother in MK III to finish.
@@cultofpaint Sure, or any Heresy army really! I’m personally going with World Eaters so I wouldn’t mind that if it’s planned by one of you guys! Maybe also how you approach building a force in the first place? Picking units, what do you paint first etc.! :)
@@cultofpaint I intend to copy your work on the launch box almost exactly as a small starter force of Scars, so I'm loving that you've showed where you got that power maul head from. Love the conversion, great work as always.
awesome work, cant wait to see it painted! im planning a fun project of painting some stormcast in space marine color schemes, ill definitely be referencing that vid for my "white scars stormcast" . thanks for all your guys hard work and inspiration!
Swann-Mortison scales are really good when it comes to slicing, but not chopping. I tend to cut things off using flat clippers leaving a bit excess, and then go in with the scalpel to clean up the piece to where I want it.
They’re so much cheaper than the x actos I thought I’d give them a try. I find they blunt much sooner too. Plenty of people dig them, just not for me I don’t think.
And subbed... this is an awesome conversion, love the weapon, cannot wait for the painting tutorial. White scars are awesome but white is such an unforgiving primary color for a model that I've always been intimidated by it. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and make a white scars army for the heresy. (Will need some tetsubos though)
I like how just a few easy changes make a big difference on this model. And doing a shoulderpad/helmet/weapon swap is simple enough for most people to handle.
Hi Awesome vid as always , In regards to the swan morton blades . Well the swan morton handle adds a lot of strengh to the blades when used together . Hence using the swan morton blades in another handle will cause the problems you have experienced . As i have made the same mistake in the past .
I rather like it too, it's a very cool model and it's really nice to see another chapter other than Ultrasmurfs, Space Woofs or the blood sucker bois! The White Scars take the field, can't wait to see him painted up!!
Yours and Pete the Wargamer's praetors show how a little tweaking can do a whole lot to bring in the feel of your chosen legion. The tetsubo/kanabo is genius! I can't decide between WS or RG in HH 2.0, trying out schemes (feeling your Ulthwe scheme for RG) but waiting for your WS scheme for even more indecisiveness.
@@cultofpaint it's not been so easy with all the monopose stuff. I like the direction they have gone with these new kits. they seem much more versatile than Primaris have been.
Thie Praetor in general only suits the white scars to be honest, not particularly keen on either included in the new set let alone MKVI, but this guy really does suit the white scars!
I can see why your blade is snapping: There is a huge hole in the middle, it makes the blade fragile, If you put pressure on the blade one of the small metal bits around the hole will snap and as soon as one is gone, the other will follow.
On the Swan Morton blades, I've been using them for years now, and I've never had one break, all you have to remember is that they're designed as surgical blades, so they're not meant for cutting hard stuff like plastic, what might be happening is that you're cutting in a single pushing movement, forcing the blade through the plastic, try using multiple passes, more like you're scribing in a panel line, since they are a tad thinner than normal hobby blades they're not as strong, so brute force cutting is not the way to go, they do have a keener edge though, so thinner stuff they will breeze through and the 'scribing' technique will work just fine, especially if you have the proper handle as well, that's going to make a big difference because the proper handle will not let the blades flex as much, handles can be picked up pretty cheap too, I personally have one with a chunkier plastic grip because I have big hands so it's feels more comfortable to use
I was thinking exactly this while watching those cuts. The Swann Morton blades are a lot thinner than the Xacto blades and cant take the same stresses if being used to 'push' through plastic like this. Using the 'scribing' technique Simon describes above I've used these blades to make some extremely delicate parts separation for conversion where I needed both bits to be more or less intact after.
My one gripe with this model is the pistol brace on his belt. I really wish that was a bit you could glue on if you wanted it. It looks so out of place to me I would much rather just have the chainmail which is already there
Scalpel blades - nah, it is not just you, the standard blades are more flimsy than a XActo blade. There are some stronger blades - I use the #25a a lot. But you'll need a wide handle. Or a #4 scalpel handle for which I think there are other stronger blades too. HTH.
Scalpel blades aren't really made for hard items like plastic, they're incredibly sharp and have high plasticity but they're meant for soft tissues, not things like plastics (unlike x-acto blades, which are designed for hard tissues like plastic.)
I’ve been using scalpel blades for many decades and I think the issue you may be having here is not using them with the scalpel handle. The gap in the middle is where they slot into the handle and it significantly strengthens the blade. Scalpel blades aren’t designed to be used without their handles, but I also take Niko’s point too they are made for cutting human tissue and as such designed with that in mind. However I cannot use a regular hobby knife because I am so used to a scalpel, so personal preferences really matter when using such blades items.
@@Vengeance161 For me it's that I physically can't use scalpel blades on plastic, it just feels alien because every context I've used them in has been in a medical one and it just feels ...wrong. They've snapped on me when trying to use them on plastic because fundamentally my hand isn't used to using a scalpel on hard plastics but on soft tissues lol.
@@MrNikosogiatros that’s strange because that’s the context I’ve used them as well and I found them very familiar and it’s that familiarity that keeps me using them. I have had them snap once or twice but usually that means I’ve used that one way too long and it was due for a change anyway
i think you want to pop those blades on a proper scalpel handle because then the pressure is transferred to the base of the actual wide blade bit where it's nice and strong (just my tuppence, definitely not an expert)
Really do not like the new praetors in the set. If you want a decent knife use a utility knife, just as clean a cut but you have more control and stronger blades.
One of the issues you have with the Swann blade is not using the proper Swann handle, which slots into the hole in the blade and gives it more strength.
I’d honestly love to see a Night Lords conversion with one of these.
One of the issues you have with the Swann blade is not using the proper Swann handle, which slots into the hole in the blade and gives it more strength.
Thanks Alec, a few have suggested this, I’ll give it a try before going back to the xacto
@@cultofpaint second what he said. The scalpels are great and I use them also. But really need to use the proper handle. I actually prefer them also over the standard round xacto handles
Yup, gamechanger when I started using a proper swann handle.
Scalpels are also designed for medical uses like surgery so soft tissue not plastic. But they are sharp af
That giant polearm looks nasty. I can only imagine that a White Scar swinging that around with all the speed and skill they have. A graceful and long arm of concussive death.
Looking forward to seeing this one with paint on him. The stuff you did for the Warhammer Community site looked stunning.
Thanks very much. Yea I imagine you’d know about it if he donked you with that.
Man Henry you're REALLY tempting me to make a White Scars army here out of my box...
Do iiiiiitttt
Would love to see how you put your Stormseer together! I want to have one for my White Scars but not sure what to do, would be happy to see some inspiration...
I’m scribbling down some ideas. Once I figure it out I’ll be sure to put a little vid together
Thanks for this! It's really useful getting a close look at this sprue and the assembly so I can plan my own praetor conversion.
Glad it was helpful!
This is a great conversion and excited for the painting video
Thanks!
Thanks for this lovely conversion. It helps a lot to add more flare to Raven Guard that I am working on. Just finished the MK IV techmarine. Still have his brother in MK III to finish.
I think it’d make a great Raven Guard character.
I would love to see how you paint a whole army. Tips on saving time and so on!
For the White Scars?
@@cultofpaint Sure, or any Heresy army really! I’m personally going with World Eaters so I wouldn’t mind that if it’s planned by one of you guys! Maybe also how you approach building a force in the first place? Picking units, what do you paint first etc.! :)
@@cultofpaint I intend to copy your work on the launch box almost exactly as a small starter force of Scars, so I'm loving that you've showed where you got that power maul head from. Love the conversion, great work as always.
Thanks for doing this. I really appreciate kitbash/mods and it’s not as common as when I started in 93! Great work Great inspiration.
awesome work, cant wait to see it painted! im planning a fun project of painting some stormcast in space marine color schemes, ill definitely be referencing that vid for my "white scars stormcast" . thanks for all your guys hard work and inspiration!
White armoured stormcast can look great.
Love videos on conversions Henry! Even small ones that make the model yours are cool (not that this was a small one, I mean in general).
Nice tutorial on the conversion, would love to see more so subbed :P
More to come!
Swann-Mortison scales are really good when it comes to slicing, but not chopping. I tend to cut things off using flat clippers leaving a bit excess, and then go in with the scalpel to clean up the piece to where I want it.
They’re so much cheaper than the x actos I thought I’d give them a try. I find they blunt much sooner too. Plenty of people dig them, just not for me I don’t think.
Beautiful
Thanks for the inspiration. I can see myself doing a night lords praetor with a head swap, a chainglaive and some skulls
Oh yes!!!!
Really looking forward to this series, as I picked White Scars also.
Great choice!
Love the powermaul! Didn't realize those were a bit
I have a hobby knife for heavy cuts and use a scalpel for finer work; shaving, clean up and sculpting.
He looks amazing! Well done!!
Very cool! 👍🏻 Look forward to see it painted.
Thanks!
I was wondering what I was going to do for my IW maces, that solves that!
Great look man
And subbed... this is an awesome conversion, love the weapon, cannot wait for the painting tutorial. White scars are awesome but white is such an unforgiving primary color for a model that I've always been intimidated by it. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and make a white scars army for the heresy. (Will need some tetsubos though)
Glad you tackled a White Scars marine my friend
Thanks bud, me too!
Superb conversion
Thanks Jens
I like how just a few easy changes make a big difference on this model. And doing a shoulderpad/helmet/weapon swap is simple enough for most people to handle.
Looks great Henry!
Thanks Ben!
Hi Awesome vid as always , In regards to the swan morton blades . Well the swan morton handle adds a lot of strengh to the blades when used together . Hence using the swan morton blades in another handle will cause the problems you have experienced . As i have made the same mistake in the past .
Thanks for that Marc
Nice kitbash
thanks!
Great job
Great video, first time I've come across your channel. Subscribed! Looking forward to seeing your WS project develop.
Welcome aboard!
@@cultofpaint Thanks! I'm planning a HH force so it's great to see inventive kitbashes & conversions.
More kitbashes please!
I rather like it too, it's a very cool model and it's really nice to see another chapter other than Ultrasmurfs, Space Woofs or the blood sucker bois! The White Scars take the field, can't wait to see him painted up!!
Thanks Max
Amazing vídeo Henry!
Thanks dude!
Yours and Pete the Wargamer's praetors show how a little tweaking can do a whole lot to bring in the feel of your chosen legion. The tetsubo/kanabo is genius! I can't decide between WS or RG in HH 2.0, trying out schemes (feeling your Ulthwe scheme for RG) but waiting for your WS scheme for even more indecisiveness.
You’d be onto a winner with either. And yeah love Pete’s stuff.
Simple and effective conversion, works really well the white scars aesthetic.
Mind sharing what camera/ web can you are using and editing software?
Couple different cameras, canon M50 is a great one. And a lot of editing either in just iMovies or Davinciresolve
Love the silouette here, those kits are so versatile - I'm glad to see kitbashing is coming back in a big way.
Did it ever go away!?!
@@cultofpaint it's not been so easy with all the monopose stuff. I like the direction they have gone with these new kits. they seem much more versatile than Primaris have been.
maybe it's a psychological thing.
@@FauxHammer true
Amazing video! Do you think the pistol holster can be taken out without too much work afterward?
Hmm not easily no. It’s doable but there would be some cover up/resculpting to do
one of those chisel exacto blades would have come in handy
What plastic putty do you use? I've tried a few and never really found one I liked.
Vallejo.
Thie Praetor in general only suits the white scars to be honest, not particularly keen on either included in the new set let alone MKVI, but this guy really does suit the white scars!
I can see why your blade is snapping: There is a huge hole in the middle, it makes the blade fragile,
If you put pressure on the blade one of the small metal bits around the hole will snap and as soon as one is gone, the other will follow.
On the Swan Morton blades, I've been using them for years now, and I've never had one break, all you have to remember is that they're designed as surgical blades, so they're not meant for cutting hard stuff like plastic, what might be happening is that you're cutting in a single pushing movement, forcing the blade through the plastic, try using multiple passes, more like you're scribing in a panel line, since they are a tad thinner than normal hobby blades they're not as strong, so brute force cutting is not the way to go, they do have a keener edge though, so thinner stuff they will breeze through and the 'scribing' technique will work just fine, especially if you have the proper handle as well, that's going to make a big difference because the proper handle will not let the blades flex as much, handles can be picked up pretty cheap too, I personally have one with a chunkier plastic grip because I have big hands so it's feels more comfortable to use
I was thinking exactly this while watching those cuts. The Swann Morton blades are a lot thinner than the Xacto blades and cant take the same stresses if being used to 'push' through plastic like this. Using the 'scribing' technique Simon describes above I've used these blades to make some extremely delicate parts separation for conversion where I needed both bits to be more or less intact after.
2:18 "NO CAPES!" - Edna "E" Mode
Where’d you get the helmet??
Forgeworld White Scars head upgrade set. Says it in the video. You'll find them now on the games workshop online store.
My one gripe with this model is the pistol brace on his belt. I really wish that was a bit you could glue on if you wanted it. It looks so out of place to me I would much rather just have the chainmail which is already there
I love that helmet design, is that an actual design or is it your original work?
It's from the Forgeworld white scars upgrade set
Where can I find the mace😂😂😂
Ravenwing
I think you should have pinned the bat-thingy to the rest of the staff. As it is, this part will snap off quite easily.
Otherwise awesome conversion.
Scalpel blades - nah, it is not just you, the standard blades are more flimsy than a XActo blade. There are some stronger blades - I use the #25a a lot. But you'll need a wide handle. Or a #4 scalpel handle for which I think there are other stronger blades too. HTH.
Thanks for the tips Chris
Is that a saw off shotgun on his hip
I think it’s meant to be a Volkite pistol. But it’s suitably ornate and ambiguous to be whatever!
Scalpel blades aren't really made for hard items like plastic, they're incredibly sharp and have high plasticity but they're meant for soft tissues, not things like plastics (unlike x-acto blades, which are designed for hard tissues like plastic.)
Agreed, I’ll be switching back to my xacto’s now.
I’ve been using scalpel blades for many decades and I think the issue you may be having here is not using them with the scalpel handle. The gap in the middle is where they slot into the handle and it significantly strengthens the blade. Scalpel blades aren’t designed to be used without their handles, but I also take Niko’s point too they are made for cutting human tissue and as such designed with that in mind.
However I cannot use a regular hobby knife because I am so used to a scalpel, so personal preferences really matter when using such blades items.
@@Vengeance161 I did wonder if the handle made a difference, almost mentioned it in the vid. I’ll pick one up and see if I prefer it.
@@Vengeance161 For me it's that I physically can't use scalpel blades on plastic, it just feels alien because every context I've used them in has been in a medical one and it just feels ...wrong. They've snapped on me when trying to use them on plastic because fundamentally my hand isn't used to using a scalpel on hard plastics but on soft tissues lol.
@@MrNikosogiatros that’s strange because that’s the context I’ve used them as well and I found them very familiar and it’s that familiarity that keeps me using them. I have had them snap once or twice but usually that means I’ve used that one way too long and it was due for a change anyway
i think you want to pop those blades on a proper scalpel handle because then the pressure is transferred to the base of the actual wide blade bit where it's nice and strong
(just my tuppence, definitely not an expert)
I agree, will give it a try.
The chainaxe seems a little small and plain for a weapon that was once wielded by a primarch
*Throat singing intensifies*
This cloak has caused me more pain than anything on this model. To the point that I’m kitbashing him to save the model.
Gotta confess: those FW WSs Helmets are pretty stupid. Very little 30K, very much Cylon.
Really do not like the new praetors in the set. If you want a decent knife use a utility knife, just as clean a cut but you have more control and stronger blades.
xacto are just better tried both xacto are better and have more options
This model goes together well... except for the cape your lucky you didn't use it because it's ridiculously and needlessly complicated 😡
looks bad
One of the issues you have with the Swann blade is not using the proper Swann handle, which slots into the hole in the blade and gives it more strength.