Calgar 2.0 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Hey Doghouse, there's something wrong with this army. It's not truescale :lol: But seriously, this all looks awesome man. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-2946350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks mate. Don't worry I'm currently working on something massive in terms of truescaling at the moment, but more on that later. :angry: Update time Been extremely busy of late so haven't really had any time for much but I have squeezed in some work on my 25th anniversary captain that will now be taking his place as Captain for this lot with any luck. I've removed the plasma pistol and am currently working on the old school weapon to make it a little more like the original artwork. I've still got to redo the nozzle of the weapon as it's sorted of went a bit rubbish but that will be easy enough to rework. I also want to add a proper Mk VI corvus pack as well. The head of this guy is a heavily reworked LotR Boromir model (think that's his name? Not too sure about LotR stuff.), I've cut the hair off, reworked the back of the head and made him generally more marine like head. As the newer green I was using wasn't too popular I'll go back to the original version I was doing. In game terms I may use this guy as Cantor but it will depend on whether I use the regular codex or the Tyrant's Legion list in the FW Badab War books in which case he'll be a Centurion counts as. http://i44.tinypic.com/okajyw.jpg http://i40.tinypic.com/1kdwp.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/5wyutu.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3006132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Gonna enter him in the comp over on AB? I dont recall that he has to be painted like the box... I likey the rework of the pistol. http://s3.zetaboards.com/The_Ammobunker/topic/7550668 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3006143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thats pretty damn impressive dude. Liking how Sean Bean (Boromir) has made it into your army. :angry: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3006159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
batu Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Nice to see you working again :confused: How did you do the hair ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3006200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thanks guys :cuss Brother dean: Not sure mate. If I can get him finished in time maybe I will. ;) MagicMan: My thoughts exactly. How many people can say they have Sean Bean leading their marines? :cuss batu: I sculpted the general shape that I wanted for the hair then used a blade to make fine lines for the hair. :) Quick update Just a little bit of an update. Chucked on a Corvus pack and as I wasn't at all happy with the nozzle used the plasma pistol that came with the model to save time which I think works quite nicely. http://i41.tinypic.com/6i8hg3.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/k17hj.jpg http://i39.tinypic.com/34tegoy.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3006280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 You've ruined a crimson fist GOD DAM YOU. Looking really good mate, the face looks brilliant aswell as the RT plasma Pistol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3006396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Improved is the word you're looking for Rob :P Looking very nice mate, looking forward to seeing it painted :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3006550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Perdo Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Doghouse, I am very impressed with the effect that cutting/drilling off the heads of BfM minis and replacing them with MKIV resin ones has had. I assume they are FW RS ones given the age of the earlier posts. I have loads lying about myself given I use the newer complete MKIV FW resin suit kits these days. I had dug out lots of my old unpainted SM minis from BfM/AoBR for my failed KG 25 side project but seeing what you have done with these means I realise they can still be used and look great, especially with the left shoulder pad swap. If you don't mind I might convert one in a similar style for each tactical/devastator squad in my battle company to free up some marine parts to use for other planned projects, which delusionally include a Space Wolf and Flesh Tearers army. All bought, pruchased, and gathering dust for ages now so I'll get around to them after hell freezes over :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3006611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I liked the original plasma weapon.... you had it nailed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3006839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellos05 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Great stuff mate. So long as he aint going to be painted pink :ph34r: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3007053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Cheers guys. :) Dorns_fist: Well I wanted to use some missile launchers in the army and you know how Crimson Fists are when it comes to shooting missiles at the enemy. ;) Razblood: That's just mean, funny but mean. <_< Marius Perdo: Go for it mate, AoBR marines are pretty under rated but are really cool for conversions. There are numerous things that you can do with them and it's pretty easy to quickly assemble a force with them. Brother dean: The problem I was having with it was the nozzle wasn't turning out quite how I wanted it which was proving to be a little frustrating. In the end I just slapped the plasma pistol on the end and blended it in. I would have preferred something like my first attempt but it just wasn't going my way. :( Tellos05: No pink marines at the moment...Tau Marines yes...but no pink marines just yet. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3007204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwrought Huw Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 How many people can say they have Sean Bean leading their marines? <_< Not nearly enough. Imagine how much better Dawn of War 2 would have been if the Blood Ravens had broad Sheffield accents? This looks great mate, if the actual GW model was like this I would have bought one. It really does look brilliant. Really looking forwards to seeing you get some paint on this one :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3007233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Really liking your alterations to the LE CF captain, Doghouse, the wrist mounting looks awesome. It's a shame the RT style plasma gun wasn't working out for you - I think the concept has real potential. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3007239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Dorns_fist: Well I wanted to use some missile launchers in the army and you know how Crimson Fists are when it comes to shooting missiles at the enemy. :P Call them Rocket Launchers... :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3007262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Cheers guys! :) Huberticus: Yeah would have been pretty cool, maybe we can persuade him to do the voice over for the marines on the next one. :P Olisredan: Yeah it is a bit of a shame but I was just bashing my head on the wall trying to get it right but not getting there. I decided to push on because I'm really hoping for a grudge match against my mate El Diablo's Minotaurs at some point. Dean: ;) Just a quick update. Having doubts about the head at the moment but I reckon I can pull it back, if not I still have a sergeant chronus head that would work well. Still blocking out the colours and have started to highlight the torso a bit. Once the armour is fully blocked out and highlighted I'll start the shading and weathering. Really need to sort that head out though. http://i42.tinypic.com/2eek7de.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3008099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I like the look of the force you have so far Doghouse but I have to be honest the bare head just really isnt working for me.I cant quite put my finger on why though. Lets call it personal preference. Looking forward to this guy being completed. Craig Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3008140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Dean: ;) Well it works for me sometimes (not really) Ooohhh Helm clipped to his belt. Nice throwback touch. Didnt see that before... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3008160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 He looks like Mickey Rourke! I shall call him Brother Mickey. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3008268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Dorns_fist: Well I wanted to use some missile launchers in the army and you know how Crimson Fists are when it comes to shooting missiles at the enemy. B) Call them Rocket Launchers... ^_^ You both can forget any comments on anything you post up now.... INTERNET BULLYING B&C ... Doghouse ALWAYS bullies me Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3008590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellos05 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 You'll get are primarch banned rob! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3008656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I don't care, he's a bully and that's why I ran to Dubai for 16days. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3008674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Careful, or he wont get you any more Haribo :lol: OT - This is coming along really nicely, I wasn't too impressed with the 25th Annivrsary model but I do like the conversion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3008705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Bloody haribo freak Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3008778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I think the head looks fine, maybe if you edged his hairline forwards above his ears his forehead would look less... Wide, hah. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/135072-mantis-warriors/page/9/#findComment-3008944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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