Kitbashing A New Astra Militarum Regiment - Retrofuture Guard!

[@Bottle-OBill]

Holy moly. That 'de-cluttered' Dorn is inspiring. So simple, but so effective.

[@mintw4241]

Yeah, it’s amazing how little things like no sponsons and a few greebles being removed can change jt

[@Crushanator1]

Yeah, it looks so much better

[@RotGolem]

"Official part" made me chuckle. BTW, awesome conversion on that infantry gunner!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Gracias! Yeah, I couldn't resist ;)

[@respectfulevil9022]

Honestly the castelan sentinel could be some form of battlesuit

[@JohnR1298]

Very true, see Mantic Games for details there mate 😊

[@PanzersnCricket]

Sherman spotted! Me happi!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Yeah, they hid one under there... it just needs freeing from the Gothica!

[@thatdudepaints]

I LOVE these, they look so good. They take the "simpler" design aesthetic of a lot of classic 40k and modernize it too, which I really like.

[@Razalonjrt1]

Amazing looks great and yes 1950's Sci FI always looked like it might belong in 40K universe and thanks to you it will now :), Looking forward to thee whole army one day.

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Me too - may take a while at the rate I complete projects!

[@maxbrandt6]

Very nice work, the conversions really do look the part of how people back in the 1920s and 1930s thought the 21st century would be. I really like the de-cluttered look of the Rogal Dorn tank too, I was holding off on getting one but now I know what was bothering me about it, the unneeded details. Rock on!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Yeah, I had the same feelings about the Dorn - it's a bit too busy for my taste, but there's definitely a solid tank under all of the Gothic /Dieselpunk excess!

[@JohnMiller-yh2lj]

Love what you have done, please don't stop. I'm really interested in seeing this army fully done. I'm starting a new army this year and you have really inspired me, thanks.

[@NotJarred114]

splendid - the red bushes really tie the lads in with the tank and robot

[@TuShan18]

These look amazing. Recognizable, but still very unique. It also gives me some of my own ideas for personal projects and kitbashing techniques. Thanks.

[@toblexson5020]

I love the idea of this regiment! I wonder if the adeptus mechanicus skorpios tank could be converted into a hovercraft chimera/taurox? Hovercrafts are very retro-future after all. Or there's the retro-future plane style for a valkyrie, jetpack scions, screw-drive tanks. So many options (A screw-drive leman russ would probably look cool)

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Screw tank! Perfect! I just re-watched the Colin Furze screw tank build with my kid, so I'm very much up for that! As for the Skorpius, I've already had a play around with the idea in Photoshop and I think it's a goer.

[@Matt-md5yt]

awesome glad you made a new Guardsman army, they look awesome

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@wombatman5164]

I absolutely love this. I've got a fairly kitbashed force of guard myself, and this is just giving me plenty of good ideas.

[@goose2619]

Wow! I am so glad I was recommended your channel, this is just what I'm looking for! Great stuff

[@globalfire2cat464]

So glad I found this channel, I have been starting to try kitbashing and this has given me so many ideas!

[@Haruki2009]

The editing is top notch! 👌

[@Mistheart101]

4:28 Mark this down as the first time I've ever heard someone say "cotillions" in a 40k kitbashing video. In all seriousness though, fantastic work as usual, dude

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Haha, I've no doubt you're correct!

[@KimHarderFog]

Great kitbashing/modifications

[@simarshall2474]

Outstanding conversions as always. Only thing I was slightly disappointed by was the lack of gloss varnish on the tank and robot. Retro future stuff is always so shiny and polished looking.

[@super-NRG]

Great work! Really inspiring. I'm excited to see where you go with this army.

[@mcmc1998-d8y]

You make some truly wonderful videos, always happy to see them pop up ❤️

[@f1l603]

Excellent humor and editing and a lovely kitbash! Kudos!

[@damomabb9321]

Awsome guard theme and beautiful conversions mate can't wait for more of this army on your channel ❤

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thank you kindly, much appreciated!

[@Ollie.Bishop]

These conversion look amazing! I love the retro-futurism vibe

[@ARIES5342]

Yes, great job. I like the robot. Guard forever!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Gracias.

[@ThePeckishFox]

These look great!!! Lots of inspiration for my new guard army

[@doppelgangerk]

love your idea! Now the tank looked really suitable for war.

[@bigbrowntau]

Truly inspiring builds there. I too have been a fan of retro sci-fi, and these models embody that perfectly! Now to just go and rebuild all my models.

[@noaht2125]

I always love seeing people kit-bash a new army or regiment, especially of the Astra Militarum. You are giving me the courage to soon kit bash my own regiment... soon as I find the time! Well done good sir

[@AlbarionRed007]

Just discovered this channel. Absolute quality.

[@Mickeehansson]

i liked this video, it was easy to follow, and nice narration, please show more creations, very very nice video

[@YeetMachinen]

I love the sound for every part shooting off

[@ghostthewhitewolf]

These look amazing. I love this aesthetic.

[@WhatsUpGazpacho]

How have I never seen any of your videos before? This one was really good!

[@JohnR1298]

A superb job there matey, very impressive. I like those kill team Breacher figures, have a couple of boxes myself for something like this. Look forward to seeing some more of this army project 😊😊

[@pierrejacq4351]

Thanks ! You just gave me inspiration for an AM army !

[@KristovMars]

I do love those Kastelan 'bots - looks great here too!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Likewise - massively underrated miniature imo!

[@anno-fw7xn]

wow you work is such a hige qulitäte! time to binge all episodes!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thank you very much!

[@CC-nz7mg]

Love it! Really want to steal the Armoured sentinel idea!

[@bellportbattlebunker4682]

SIMPLY awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@BillosUK]

Looks great!!!! Looking forward to your next video!!!

[@gabrielwalton4097]

Very fun idea, looks super fun, guard armies are always tempting...

[@Azakamak2401]

I absolutely love science fiction from the 1830s through to the 1970s, particularly stuff from the 1920-60s. So much of it was just off the walls bonkers and often absolutely flipped physics the bird as it zoomed around land, sea, air, and space. Anyway, some very lovely kitbashes.

[@crazygermn]

I've been using the plastic solar aux guys as my go to for retrofuture guard look, love the little diving helmets

[@lukesoave7613]

Hell yeah! I myself am doing a NASA themed Guard army, using Anvil Industries' Gothic Void collection!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Yeah, they look great, In fact I bought a set when I picked up the brodie helmet heads - no firm plans for them yet, but I couldn't resist!

[@mpbros207]

2:08 that but came from the stunner for the baneblade. Not the main turret one by the two of them in the back.

[@warp-smith]

Hi Chris! Always glad to see another Offbeat Builds vid! 😁

[@caseyjasey4446]

These are so cool, i need to kram more castelans into my kitbashed armies

[@boostedmedia]

Hope you're doing well brother! Miss ya :)

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Hola amigo! Yeah, doing much better thanks. Was thinking about you the other day mate, then your studio tour video popped up in my feed later in the day… algorithms are wild! Hope all is well with you and yours mate. Keep fighting the good fight!

[@TitusCastiglione1503]

The dishpan style helmets fits the Imperial Guard’s overall tone much better than the typical look IMHO.

[@paddiem19]

Chris, fantastic video 👌🏻👌🏻 all 3 units look superb

[@beatsoflaw1477]

I had to quit simracing because of Uni and finally because I moved and we have no space now. I've discovered Warhammer about 3 Months ago und have spent hours a day on my marines and on TTS, what a crazy coincidence that I checked in on the Discord for once a year and saw that you are making Warhammer Content now! That's way too cool! Greetings from Felihator ;)

[@Lady_Numiria]

Very nice little force, you really nailed the retrofuture part and I would never throught of using navy breachers and kastellan for Guards before would fit that well.

[@squeethemog213]

These are so darn cool. Well done mate 😃

[@alias6149]

this looks amazing, cant wait to see more

[@Penwaaagh]

Awesome build as ever, I do look forward to watching these. Unrelated, any way to see what your gargant looks like now?

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thanks. Big Dave's in storage for the time being, as I'm a bit limited on space in the new place. To be fair, he is unnecessarily large! ;)

[@Penwaaagh]

@@OffbeatBuilds it’s one of my favourite ones to watch 👍

[@SorehPL]

Damn... So far I did not wanted to include Rogal Dorn amids my ranks, but now I kinda want it & stylize it further after T1 Heavy Tank. Love your work

[@zygoatindustries]

Expanding the waist of the robot is brilliant If i ever pick some up ill be doing the same

[@DeepWoodMegaFauna]

These look great! I did a similar conversion with genestealer cult neophytes! Would recommend getting rid of the navy symbol on the chest though- even just the I part, it makes it really recognizable!

[@bruce99smith]

Beautiful work!

[@paulofreire7520]

Awesome job, my man! 👍🏻

[@milanmaschgan6299]

U used the Brody helmet heads from Wargamaes Atlantic "Bulldogs" box?

[@tomh1610]

Plastic glue vs. fine seam lines is a great tip!

[@marcopritoni7182]

Awesome production

[@joelrenling1006]

This Channel has it all; Tips Tricks and Humor ❤

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thank you!

[@EungsuLee]

Damn, a robot as a Sentinel? Absolutely Brilliant. *BEEP BOOP, SON, BEEP BOOP*

[@BrushQuill]

Brilliant! Looking forward to whats next

[@CrimsonVrs]

wow! great conversions

[@Xatxitor]

Nice video. A lot of productionvalue. You earn my suscribtion

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@garybuettner7920]

Cool. Love the aesthetic.

[@ChaseDaOrk3767]

Those look really cool!

[@thorshammer8033]

I remember doing Goliath Gangers with stovepipe hats

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Perfect. 10/10. No notes!

[@Bastion85859]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, PRIVATE! Your commissar approves the non-standard regulations! (its not heresy - but in fact its little known brother INNOVATION). In all seriousness though wonderful build man!!

[@BaeBunni]

It's a very cool build, also glad I watched because completely brain farted on using sprue glue and cement to remove some details on delicate areas that are to small for a hobby knife.

[@yeahnah3erter]

Looks great. I imagine you could also use some Leagues of Votann parts as well as they've got a bit more of the curves and smooth edges typical of the retro look

[@OffbeatBuilds]

That's an interesting thought. I must admit I've not looked at that model range closely enough to be fully familiar, will have to do my homework!

[@shlinn]

I love the sentinel! Its amazing, I have a few in castelan robats might need to build a few for myself =)

[@krkngd-wn6xj]

For those heads, I can recommend the Wargames Atlantic Grognards line. They have cavalry, infantry, and command/heavy weapon, and all come with very similar hats. (Both with and without gas masks)

[@FeeNixBeech]

Just finishing up a Sherman-Russ tank myself. XD

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Haha. I had internded on not bring out too much of the "Sherman" in this build, but about half way through it felt inevitable! ;)

[@triddie9065]

Please explain the painting process for that kastellen robot, I love it!

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thanks. It's roughly: Brown Primer (doesn't matter which, but Vallejo German Red/Brown), Mephiston Red, Black oil Wash. The metallics are Vallejo metal air gunmetal with a black oil wash. The chipping is just simple foam / brushwork with Vallejo German Grey. All of it is tied together with a very light all over pass of AK Streaking grime that's mostly removed with white spirit/mineral spirit, which adds a very subtle unifying coat of dirt/dust. Then the secret sauce (IMO) is varnishing with Gloss (for protection), then Matte Medium (I used Vallejo, but I doubt it matters), which gives a super flat look, and unifies the look of all of the paint. The glow effects were white undercoat followed by Citadel Kroxigor Scales Contrast.

[@evanfish4505]

Can't wait to see your take on the Lord Solar

[@tiobridge841]

The dorn looks absolutely gorgeous without all of that tat hanging off of it. I wonder if the infantry would look good with a spot of red on them, maybe on the chest detail to help them look cohesive with the armour

[@atlantiswolf]

Not gonna lie, when I first saw your Dorn, I thought you kitbashed a 40K tank with a Sherman or T-34. You did an amazing job smoothing that lil guy out.

[@SwampRatMiniatures]

Looking dope, I’m jealous of these guys 😁

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Gracias!

[@potato_723]

I love this project!

[@JDSG360]

Great vid i really like ur aesthetic, the rogal dorn tank looks so much better after u shaved all that unnecessary detail.

[@MarkoSeldo]

A stark comparison to the Trovarion video I just watched where he decided the new space marines had lost too much of their gothic glory from the old artwork and went nuts on over-gothic-ing a terminator. It even had dribbly candles on top! I'm liking the two entirely opposite approaches!

[@mostcomplicatedman8115]

how i was not subscribed ? love your kitbashes

[@Plasticplatoon69]

Love them especially the Brodie helmets

[@pinapplecheesecake4211]

pretty sure the belt for the heavy bolter dude also came from the baneblade kit, it comes with a couple for the heavy stubbers on one of the baneblade variants

[@rodneygaul2227]

To be honest , I'd love to see these as a 2,000 pt army

[@joaogomes9405]

Retro-modern IG just makes me think of the solar auxilia

[@RadSpoonyBard]

Well done! I'd play against an army that looked like this any time

[@blake-peace]

cool aesthetic

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Gracias!

[@RodeThe600]

Ooooooh...! A series! Me like!

[@nhaaaPl]

Giving a 40k tank a streamlined look was quite the task, 40k models are not exactly known for simplicity. I love the end result. Are you gonna make a separate video for the painting process?

[@Fatzombie086]

Really nice kit bashing

[@OffbeatBuilds]

Thank you!

[@tacticalkitty2727]

honestly I enjoy the idea of making a new gaurd regiment, I would love to do something similar to the daybreakers vampire soldiers but idk

[@OffbeatBuilds]

That's a good shout - I always got strong "Colonial Marines" vibes from their uniform/gear, which is a pretty strong look ;)

[@crapparc]

Hi, Chris! I like your army a lot. Fantastic use of the Anvil Brodie helmets. Have you ever seen Dave Taylor's Genswick army? It's a lot like what you did with this army, which is amazing.

[@JanWarowny-d9y]

It’s amazing

[@Squonkles]

So cool!