Espada Azul Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Progress report: And ther eyou go folks, the first five of the conversions I've done that will stand in as my Chapter's Sternguard Veterans are, well, done! Although I have to say, I think I overfrosted them with the matte spray... First: Second: Finished!: Ah, now to work on the rest... I AM planning on a full 10-man rollout... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 They look pretty good. Btw isn't an Espada from bleach? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1636687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blood_raven_240 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Ace conversions there, 'specially the sergeant =] They aint amatuer at all, they're top class =] I especially like the combination of DA robe/Templars Veteran armour on the sergeant. They rule! Cant wait to see them painted, being a huge fan of sternguard =] edit : In fact, can you talk me through the conversion for the sergeant? He's just so cool... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1636689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I wouldn't call those amateur conversions. Those look very good :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1636702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blood_raven_240 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Conversion Tutorial? Please? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1636704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espada Azul Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 I think I used the following for the parts: 5 robed Dark Angel bodies 4 Mk-VIII Collared chest pieces 1 Black Templar Collared chest piece 1 Dark Angel Veteran bolter 1 Space Marine Commander helmeted head with Targetter 2 Black Templar Crusade Helmets 1 Techmarine helmeted head (from the vehicle sprues) 1 Bionic eye Tactical marine Head 5 random selection of backpacks 5 holstered pistols 5 grenades 5 Combar Knives 1 Terminator Power Fist (old Style) 3 targetters And bits and pieces of stuff for the combi weapons. Very MINIMAL cutting, and I'd think the only drastic thing I had to do was cut of the Dark Angel bolter arm and stick it on the bolt pistol arm. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1636722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blood_raven_240 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks a million, that helps =] One small thing... you wouldn't mind if I were to create an exact copy of your sergeant? Just for my showcase, in my bedroom? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1636729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Where's the ammo supply for the bolter parts of the combi weapons? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1636823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espada Azul Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 That was kind of awkward actually... I had to stick the sickle magazines of the bolters to their sides of the guns; the combi-melta has the magazine on its left side, while the flamers have it to their right. I REALLY wanted the drum mags of the terminators though, but I found that I didn't have any terminator stormbolter arms left in my bits bin. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1637297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindaris Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Has there been confirmation that they can take combi-weapons though? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1637976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espada Azul Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Some brief updates, is all. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1659080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Zaarin Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Great to see another use for the DA/BT parts. IIRC it has been confirmed that Sternguard CAN use combiweapons and that they can carry different ones within the squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1659108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espada Azul Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yeah, Ignatius was just being a little oblique about it, I guess. Now, for another problem: I'm expanding the Sternguard into a 10-man team (parts just arrived the other day), so I need to confirm if the Sternguard can carry heavy weapons as well, and how many they're allowed. As for the DA/BT parts, well, I was going for a different look from the upcoming metal Sternguards, and the robes were just the thing I needed. The Azure Blades are (or were in 4th edition rules) big on convert maneuvers and ambushes, plus the Veterans use them more than the average trooper, and given my lack of skill with greenstuff, they're a convenient stand-in for the Chameleoline cloaks they're suposed to use in the background. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1659581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espada Azul Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Progress report: Dipping done! Though I have to say, the layering of the shade didn't come off exactly as I expected, due to the age of the dip I used. Oh well, could have been worse. Interestingly enough, the ACTUAL color gradient isn't that much noticeable, but due to the flash it looks like there was a serious mishap with the dip... When it actually turned out well. Sarge and Combi-flamer Vets (Front and Back): Combi-melta and bolter Vet (Front and Back): The Fab Five: Now all I have to do is highlight these guys, and give them a thin coat of Matte Varnish, THEN I can start on the other 5 guys that will round off my Sternguard squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1665482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Wow they look... bright... and wet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1665514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espada Azul Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 A brutal side-effect of the dip I'd used. It's the reason why I'm spraying a layer of matte over them once the dip settles, so to speak (and after highlighting of course). Really, it'd be SO MUCH easier if there was a satin stain-acrylic mix available. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1665521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 A brutal side-effect of the dip I'd used. It's the reason why I'm spraying a layer of matte over them once the dip settles, so to speak (and after highlighting of course). Really, it'd be SO MUCH easier if there was a satin stain-acrylic mix available. Ah ok. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1665525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espada Azul Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 And now for some closeups of the finished squad! The rocky bases are just me being lazy, and besides, most of the HQs I have have rocky bases anyway... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1672605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of nocturne Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Wow! its quite a dramatic change after spraying them! they look allot... less wet now! brilliant little conversions though, cant wait to see the next 5! S.O.N. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141584-making-the-sternguard-updated-august-27/#findComment-1673148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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