Kaleb Daark Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hi Everybody I´ve been working on building up an Adeptus Custodes Army for about 5 month now (there were a lot of bitz to gather... :yes: ) I´m able to use' em with either Space Marines or Daemonhunters Codexes. I tried to get the closest I could to the Horus Heresy artworks,...... but I´m no sculptor. So here are the (bad) pics of the work in progress The first Emperor figure http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/img465ebf748050d.jpg It´s the Ronin miniatures figures, though I´m quite happy with the paintjob I always found him too short.... The new one http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesEmperor01.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesEmperor03.jpg Here´s the new version it was sculpted by David Raffetin ( Raffy10 on cool mini) The Emperor´s retinue http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesterminatorsandEmpero.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesterminators01.jpg Terminators http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesterminators02.jpg these one are from Velard's these are resin cast figures. Not very poseable but they look pretty cool . Custodian Knights http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesknights01.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesknights02.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesknights03.jpg These last ones are from Velard´s but I must say I´m not so happy about them, they just don´t fit in with the rest , I´m gonna have to sell them. ( and convert new ones....) Custodian Marines http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesmarines01.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesmarines02.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesmarines03.jpg I used every Mk1 to 5 OOP figure I had, plus some plastic ones to complete.I Know it´s not really accurate but I wanted to use my oldies (And I might be a little bit of a Showoff :) ) I´m also working on 2 dreadnoughts (FW), a Land raider and may be some sisters of silence. If you have any question feel free to ask. Ju Kaleb Daark :huh: Edit: Velard's custodians are sold Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
major buzzmore Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 WOW !! they are stunning How do you do the gold, it looks nice and 'weathered' ? Cant wait see some more Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1492216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Captain Temeter Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Brother: Your miniatures don't look good. They look great. Your painting skills are superior. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1492233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Daark Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 How do you do the gold, it looks nice and 'weathered' ? It´s a simple 50/50 mix of shining gold and mithril silver. And thanks for the compliments Ju Kaleb Daark :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1492252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veahirin Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 They are looking great... I think just about every marine player, at one point, wants to do a custodes army. The only problem is it takes a lot of patience (As you said 5 months. Anyhow, keep up the good work. -V Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1492261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cry Wolf Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 They look great good look with them. And i think that the second Emperor is the better one. (i never liked the ronin models) Cry Wolf Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1492308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeller Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Man I swear many of you fellas on here are incredibly creative. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1492858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weiss Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 They look great man, be sure to post some completed pics as soon as you can... please. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1500608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ju'kosian Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Looks very great !! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1500977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pugno Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Custodian Knights http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesknights02.jpg Kaleb Daark B) my only problem is that there is no way the banner wouldn't hang downwards other than than great work Pugno Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1501071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Eleysium Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Stunning, simply stunning. your attention to detail is very nice and you are a brave man for trying to tackle a project as big as depicting our holy father. Not how I would depict him personaly, but good work none the less. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1501118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLARGAG!!! Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Custodian Knights http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesknights02.jpg Kaleb Daark :lol: my only problem is that there is no way the banner wouldn't hang downwards other than than great work Pugno it could if there was a strong wind of if the marine was running really fast..... but that's not the point is it now. either way, Kaleb Daark, all of this looks incredible. good job and keep it coming. BLARGAG!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1501282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Daark Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Custodian Knights http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/AdeptusCustodesknights02.jpg Kaleb Daark :tu: my only problem is that there is no way the banner wouldn't hang downwards other than than great work Pugno I knew I'll get some troubles with this figure :P I do agree with you, just imagine, as BLARGAG suggested that there's a strong wind..... Anyway thanks for the kind critics brother, I'll keep it posted since I swore an oath of painting on this army. Next job is theEmperor and his retinue that really needs to be finished. Ju Kaleb Daark Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1501855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle captain corpus Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Your current Emperor fugure is very reminiscent of that famous picture of him over looking the Dark Angels as they advance..it was done in black and white back in the day. No doubt someone will know post said pic......glances at watch... :tu: Great work though, be really awesome if you did a tutorial on your gold armour too! :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1501864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Daark Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 With the French Waaagh Day coming,I got back to the Custodes I Have to finish 750 pts by 06/28 These pics were taken yesterday afternoon, I got more job done since, in fact I only have the details left to do ( eyes, purity seals, tabards and freehands on the banners) Now the pics The Terminator Squad http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/DSC01412.jpg The two squads http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/DSC01415.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/DSC01415.jpg It won' t be included in the FWD army but I thought It was a good idea to show it to you all ( to get some advices for example :) ) The dreadnought http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/DSC01410.jpg He's of course far from beeing done .I thought I could add a bell above ( kinda like Dave Taylor did on one of his) I' m also working on another Emperor figure Here it is Hope you'll enjoy it Ju Kaleb Daark :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1585391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironloki Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 ...Wow :tu: Totally awesome. I love the usage of the oldschool marines - A great touch. Think i'm going to steal your gold recipe as it looks very tasty. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1585498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 AWESOME!!! i've always loved the custodes. they're the only loyalists that i like other than the BA. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1585557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeffWolf Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 they are spectacular - however i wanted to ask what are the custodes and where on terra are they? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1586669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Wow, that is some amazing work. I thought the last Emperor was fantastic but the new Emperor your working on im sure will be even better. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1586690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
guywithareallybigGUN Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 They look great and can't wait to see the dread finished. I was wondering have you everhought about making the rhino skimmer from the HH art books? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1587084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Daark Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 I was wondering have you everhought about making the rhino skimmer from the HH art books? I haven´t thought about that.... yet Thanks very much for the idea mate ;) ironloki: go for it brother, i´m happy to know that this recipe is good enough for other to use it ^_^ Pulse: I hope so brother, In fact I have 3 Emperor figure: the 2 ronins and another one scuplted by a friend.... One is finished and I´m working on the 2 others. I also plan on adding another custodian squad with Halberds (I' ll prepare a tutorial on them ), a motojet squad of five, another dreadnought and I was thinking of a sniper sister of silence squad (count as scouts) and may be add a rhino or two and a predator ( if I can get my hands on the old RT kit ). I also will change/add the 20 custodian marines with the same helmet for all, just like in the artwork.... But we' re not there yet, first I 've got to finish the first 750 pts, we' ll see about the rest later ( I also have my Alpha Legion army to finish and my 40k version of Kaleb Daark to paint ....so much to do so little time... :( ) Thanks you all for your compliments, They´re really appreciated ;) Ju Kaleb Daark Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1587463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassarus Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Great work I must say! you really pulled of a awesome looking adeptus custodes theme here! I can't wait to see more, and your emperor is the best I ever seen! Cheers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1588568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Daark Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Happy new year everybody long time no see :P Here are a few updates ( the pics aren't great but I still didn't won the lotery so no new camera...) first a new version of the Emperor http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/NewEmperor01A.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/NewEmperor01B.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/NewEmperor01C.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/NewEmperor01D.jpg And since the Emperor cannot be present at all time, my Custodian Centurion http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/CustodianCenturion01A.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/CustodianCenturion01B.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/CustodianCenturion01C.jpg As you can still only minor use of GS, bits bits and bits. And last but not least my new Custodian Dreadnought unpainted (and with a shoulder pad missing) http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/NewDreadnought01A.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/NewDreadnought01B.jpg Then painted http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/NewDreadnought01C.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/NewDreadnought01D.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/NewDreadnought01E.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/kalebdaark/Custodes/NewDreadnought01F.jpg This one is trickier than usual, I wanted to get an older look for my dread; so my friend Tiriel gave me that idea. It's mostly based on Sentinel and dreadnought bits and a lot of plasticard ( also the fist comes from a Gundam kit , the guns from Imperial guard Heavy weapons and the Head is an Old Epic Titan which was refered to as Custodian Head, I couldn't not use it in my army :P ) Wiplash: I have HUGE bits boxes 40klord I'll prepare a tutorial if you want but these are quite simple; besad on A tomb kings standard, an ork shoulder pad and a marine shoulder pad (the wing comes from a rhino icon) As Usual Comments welcome El JuJu Kaleb Daark ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1826863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horusundivided Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 great figures! I really like the gold on the emperor: did you use any washes on him? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1827308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Dog Studios Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Wow, very nice work man,can we see a pic of the whole army together? I also think the centurions spear may be a tad to long, but... im sure when its painted itll be fine! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/129584-wip-adeptus-custodes-army/#findComment-1827397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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