Roughneck Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 For the past several weeks I've been building a gaming table that would fit inside the trunk of a Hyundai Elantra, as well as enough terrain to cover said table. Toss in the odd compulsion to start working on a Slaaneshi Chaos Lord (I don't have a chaos army :D ), and I was downright distracted from my Roughnecks. But it's time my boy's got some more loving, here's the start of an 8-man Tactical Squad. I've got a few mold lines to clean up, some barrels to drill, and they're ready to slap some paint on. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/SquadDirek1.jpg p.s. I'll break out the good camera when they're further along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Legion Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 looks great so far, I'm just curious though. I never put my marines together before I paint them, is it easier to paint it when they are put together? do you ever find it hard to readh any spots on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 It's really a matter of personal preference there. For tabletop minis I usually paint them after they're assembled simply because it speeds up the process. For display pieces and such I paint piece by piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick O))) Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 BEARD!! Now THAT'S a marine. A true man. Very neat so far. I've always fully assembled before painting, which I admit is not a great way to do it. In future I intend to dry-fit then paint before assembling, but then I only ever intend to make stuff for display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Slow progress so far, but progress none the less! http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/SquadDirek4.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/SquadDirek3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Orion Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Loooking good!!! I like the way you modified the barrel of the bolter with, I'm assuming, copper pipe. That's a nice effect. Was it complicated and what diameter/size is it? Cool beard too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Loooking good!!! I like the way you modified the barrel of the bolter with, I'm assuming, copper pipe. That's a nice effect. Was it complicated and what diameter/size is it? Cool beard too. Thanks ;) The bolter modification came as somewhat of a necessity. I had to move the barrel up and remove part of the stock below the muzzle, in order to attach the bayonet in the manner desired. The process was relatively easy, I simply cut away all of the protrusions on the muzzle and drilled a hole for the brass rod to be inserted. As for the size of the rod....was hoping nobody would ask. I believe it's 3/32", but don't quote me on that, it was lying in my toolkit unpackaged :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setomidor Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Looking promising ;) I actually have to borrow the bluetac-models-on-bottles concept. I've seen people do it before, but it hasn't made any impression on be before now... Love the bayonette conversions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Time to resurrect this project :blink: With the new codex dropping soon, I've decided to flesh out the squad to 10 men, adding a stand bolter marine and a missile launcher. I may go back and pick out a few more highlights, but for all intents and purposes this Marine is done: http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/boltertroopercopy-1.jpg These two are the new additions: http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/TrooperLarrycopy.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/missiletroopercopy.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader of Dorn Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/missiletroopercopy.jpg How Rude.... :blink: lol, nice red btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 nice! what do you use for the red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phal Brannon Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/missiletroopercopy.jpg How Rude.... ;) lol, nice red btw. :blink: :blink: :lol: These guy are coming along nicely, top job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 and sorry for double post, what is that chapter insignia it looks like mine O.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 For the red I start with a mix of 2 parts Blood Red, 1 part Black and 1 part Terracotta, then I just blend up to Bloody Red. Here's the chapter insignia: http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/Untitled-1copy.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialTemplari Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 hey Roughneck, really like these colours, nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Battle Brother Larry is finished and ready to go. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/Larry-Finished2.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/Laghostra/Larry-Finished1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcolt Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Can you please post a picture of the bearded one up when its done please, i need some help in putting one on my commander :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Unfortunately Brother Beard-O won't be making it into this squad. He had a bit of an accident involving a falling can of spray paint ;) I may salvage his head and incorporate him into my next project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_Armyman Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Really nice looking figs, Roughneck. You're red is very gritty and well-blended. I'm also digging the hand-painted chapter and tactical symbols. Unfortunately, either my monitor or the pics make it hard to make out the color on the shoulder pads. Is it gray or olive green? Please keep us updated on the progress of this army, coz the first squad really looks tight. When you post an update, get a better pic of your bases, too. I wanna see what mats you used :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 very nice i love that bionic face :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Thanks for the comments :( Unfortunately, either my monitor or the pics make it hard to make out the color on the shoulder pads. Is it gray or olive green? Both actually. I use gray to desaturate the olive green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick O))) Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Unfortunately Brother Beard-O won't be making it into this squad. He had a bit of an accident involving a falling can of spray paint :lol: I may salvage his head and incorporate him into my next project. I insist >=[ Very very cool marines ^-^ the paintwork is beautiful, and the sergeant looks suitably Arnie-circa Terminator-ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medwayman Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I never would have thought of putting that dark red with the camo green. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taLLis Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 can i ask how you do your skin tones? you have a darker tint to your faces which i really like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzetrik Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Nice! That's exactly the kinda of armour Im trying to achieve for my blood ravens. Thanks for the pics, good work :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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