turelhim vampire Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I have just begun the mammoth undertaking of stripping down and re-modelling all of my old models from the past 5+ years of collecting marines (I have a full company), and here are the first few conversions for my first tactical squad. The general idea is that Salamanders excel at close range firepower, and so the squads with 2 assault weapons would be modelled to represent this. My first squad is supposed to be dug in behind a barracade fighting their foe, and I am going for different action poses for all of them. I intend to include one with M40 Targetter bracing the weapon on the wall and looking down the scope, one hurling a grenade whilst using the wall for leverage, and one arming a melta bomb, and the sergeant using his Vox caster to report the situation. These will come in time, but for now here are my first few, lovingly nicknamed "Hudson"and "Marcus". Not sure on what to call the beakie. :P Hudson: Marcus (Yes he has a Do-rag and a goatee): Beakie: All three: Comments and critiques are welcome, especially on the camera work :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Tomatron Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 i tell ya, they are some cool pose's the epitomy of dynamic! although i do think the "duck n cover" one is my favourite it seems a little cowardly for an astartes, but then there is a fine line between bravery and stupidity! :P :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1254749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 don't know why, but I'm picking up a gears of war vibe from this squad :P excellent work brother Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1254758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Renn Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I actually burst out laughing when I saw Marcus. Excellent poses. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1254776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Bohemund Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Boy, I realy love those guys! ;) Although Markus seams to be toppling over. Any chance to get a better pic of this realy cool chain-bayonet, cause I think I have to steal this idea from you :yes: (if you dont mind) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1254827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Garrod Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 ducking ? looks to me like hes firing blind over the wall with his bolter while keeping his head down >.> Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1254835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
noxinwerd Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 When all three are together it looks like Hudson is telling Marcus to quit being a coward and fight like an Astartes while showing how its done! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1254838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsa_terminators Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Very dynamic, reminds me a lot of GoW. It's always nice to see diorama marines, especially ones with as much character as these guys Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1254844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Clock Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Does bs4 still work if you are firing blind?? Great conversions, though. Keep it up Cheers, The Good Doctor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1254857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel-TX Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 The minis look outstanding. Nice to see some dynamic poses. r/s Raz Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1254918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damocles Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I like 'em - I don't see the Astartes using cover as cowardly, as long as you don't model them ALL like the beakie (he seems to be hiding a bit too much...). Marcus has a lot of character - really brings Gears to life with the facial expression while spraying a hail of bullets over cover. By any chance, is "Hudson" named because of the character in Aliens? Sean Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1254946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage_heathen Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 wow, great moddles. i love how they make a little sceen when there together. realy nice work. realy liek the beekey one reloading, i tryed to do a relofing marine once but the mag just looked wrong, but youv pulled it off nicely Dave Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1255507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Static action static action i like the action pose better then straight out of the box marines they look good excellent work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1255535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Nice! Did you add the ink to make em show better in the photos? You should turn the flash on or increase lighting (prefferably the latter) as this will increase visibility :P I thought the beakie (who i think should be called Bob) had a grenade then realised it was a bolter mag, pretty sweet job man. Cough tutorial cough :) ~Nik Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1255575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Hyperion Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 is it just me or does marcus look like he is thinking, "holy s***, i wish i had brought my helmet!" :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1255607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornegor Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 This does remind me of Gears of War; the poses, the chain bayonet, the taking cover everything! And you did a great job replicating the feel of it if that was what you were going for. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1255665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blind knight Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 consider idea stolen Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1255963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
titan136 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 brilliant conversions! i love the fact that the wall segments fit together Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1255978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Call the beakie either Nosey or Parker? If you get the refference it's that much better. I like these guys, I'm gonna be watching this one from now on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1256161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan of Soup Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Holy Jesus !!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1256177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagsta Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 incredibly cool poses :) can't await to see the finshed squad =) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-1256195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulkan Hestan Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Wow, these are the best reposed marine conversions I have seen in all of my wargaming life :lol:. How do you do the reposing the limbs? Would you mind posting a tutorial? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-2000629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 very very cool, keep it up! Really want to see more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-2000641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistinthunder Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 what no carmine :( ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-2000646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalevolentMc Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Carmine should be really easy; just buy that pack that has the Astartes casualties. Lul. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/109452-salamanders-marines/#findComment-2001004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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