I'm afraid that right not I'm fresh out of cash - not a dime on me. Therefore, buying the Emperor's champion model to make this model won't be bought for a long time. Suffice to say, I'll wait until I have the model to paint the wings and backpack.
Regardless, here's the progress on the model. You'll notice that these IOB's Griffon wings are massive - a problem that may make the model become ridiculous.
To mitigate this likelihood, I've planned to put him on a flying stand when he is put on his base. He will probably be at an angle, maybe about 60 degrees facing forward rather than bolt upright.
We'll see.
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| Here's the conversion in all it's glory - Noe the massiveness of the wings against the small backpack. Aside from some cutting and minor green stuff, this is a simple pinning into place that enables the wings to stay in place. |
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| A size comparison between the two wings. |
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| I plan on cutting hand off the shield - I'll use the models clenched fist as to show him holding the shield |
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| The front of the shield. I though the large shield, wings and sword would represent the eagle perfectly. |