Task Force Pherion revisited

Task Force Pherion is now at full strength.

Inquisitor Pherion

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Let the hunt begin!

Task Force Pherion - Let The Hunt Begin!

Finally!

What can I say about this. Not completely satisfied about the paintjob but it's alright. The model became way too complex for my painting skills! I had lots of fun experimenting with W&N inks though ;)

The Hatching is now completed and I am ready to join Kari into Caterpillar phase. I can assure you guys that we have some wicked plans for that phase also!

Pherion WIP - The Hunter

"Not even a thousand seals of protection could save a warrior, if he lacks the true faith 

- Inquisitor Pherion of Mars

What a nice project!
Creating the Inquisitor for my warband turned out to be very difficult task.
I knew I needed very strong character with powerful looks, but without to go into too "traditional armoured look. I wanted Pherion to be strong but also fragile at the same time.
There was some discussion that Kari would design the Inquisitor for me, but unfortunately those plans did not work out eventually. It was only after I came up with the story of this really ancient character that would roam the galaxies to hunt down the enemies of the mankind. I was able to visualize Pherion and came out with the original sketch.

Personally I am very satisfied about how the purity seals came out. I was able to do some very cool detailing, like the inquisitional markings  and skulls. It was nice to realize that how much could be done sculpting wise, even when there was so many GW parts involved. I had to go very subtle, to be able to make my additions to match the pro-level GW sculpting.

Why did I ended up using GW parts for my Inquisitor, while the rest of the Warband is completely scratchbuilt? I wanted to try converting again and Kari has come up with such a amazing conversions that I had to give it a go! Also, I wanted to respect Games Workshop by using official parts.. After all, Inquisitor is GW game;)

Pherion WIP - Posin'

I really liked the Kari's idea of Pherion sensing danger near by.
Instead reaching for the pommel of his sword I wanted to make it look like he is ready to draw his sword (you know, old western movie style!). Also changed the heads direction to create illusion of averseness.

Damn this converting is fast and fun!

Pherion WIP - Taggin'

Found the parts that will eventually make Pherion... rest will be sculpted.

Or pointing like this?

Im still thinking about that bolter-arm - should I make it pointing out, like in the sketch or use that wizard arm what's in the first pic?

Inquisitor Pherion

"You are criminal and a murderer who has committed severe crimes against the Imperium and who now wishes to save his immortal soul from the eternal damnation of the Chaos? That is easy my friend. I want you to do those same things you have done, but FOR the Imperium from this day on."

Inquisitor Pherion to a Penal legionnaire assigned to his warband.

Rotring line over W&N inks

So after recovering from a very Snaily commission work, Im back with Punk Moth and finally working for my Inquisitor model!

Inquisitor Pherion of Mars Ruthless leader who trusts in strong faith, rather than brute strength or firepower. Little is known but it seems that Pherion is "old as the stars, as he has described it himself.

Being old and weak, he needs lots of technology to keep himself in pace. For that reason he carries ancient device Preservus-unit, life support system which he had obtained  from the Tech Priests of Mars a long time ago. The device keeps him alive by pumping dozes of drugs and medicines into his veins when needed.

He is armed with a HUGE force sword. (he needs battle stimulants to be able to wield it properly in combat)

He carries the cloak of heroes. a cloak that has been almost entirely covered with purity seals from the long years of service as Imperial Inquisitor. The purity seals give Pherion a ward save against his enemies, but there are so many seals made of parchment that the cloak has become very flammable, so he must avoid flame weapons!

This time I have chosen very Kari-like method for the designing process.
-Im sketching the character first.
-Im using existing GW parts for the conversion (Necromancer & Wizards sprues).
-Im also planning on using W&N inks in the painting stage.