spikyjames Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Hi all meant to post these over the weekend! As some of you may know i've started painting another Ultramarine army so i thought i'd let you see how i get on as the months progress. Here is the first half of the first tactical squad all finished- http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Ultramarines/103_3091.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Ultramarines/103_3090.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Ultramarines/103_3089.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Ultramarines/103_3088.jpg just got to get painting the 2nd half now, here they are built- http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/WIP%20Stuff/103_3092.jpg let me know what you think. cheers James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_bunny Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Looking great! some really cool poses! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-wrex Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Wow. I love the sergeant and the battle brother on the far left in the first pic. They both look superb, and the detail on the sarge is just plain heroic. Not to say the other models are shabby, but compared to those two, their greatness is eclipsed. Bravo! Put yourself down for a promotion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Desmodus Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I think the painting is excellent (as always), the dark style makes these UM look quite interesting too. I'm not too thrilled by the snow though. It looks kind of like they're wading through a mass of pillow-feathers. ;) Snow for these guys is a great idea, but I think you should think of a different kind of snow-effect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daismith906 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 All i can say is wow, they are quality!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainaxe_of_Khorne Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Good Looking Ultramarines you got there! How do you manage to get such smooth edge highlights? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikyjames Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Thanks everybody I think the painting is excellent (as always), the dark style makes these UM look quite interesting too. I'm not too thrilled by the snow though. It looks kind of like they're wading through a mass of pillow-feathers. :P Snow for these guys is a great idea, but I think you should think of a different kind of snow-effect. yeah, i'll be trying a different method when i get the stuff i need, hopefully it'll turn out better. as for the edging highlights, tbh it's juist alot of practice and a good set of brushes. Keep your eyes peeled for more :pinch: cheers James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Where are the bolter clips from? I love the look! Very clean to me and inspirational! :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyp100 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I have to say, that is some excellent work! I especially like the Sergent. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikyjames Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Thanks guys. the bolter clips are from the storm bolters on the marine vehicle upgrade sprue just trimmed down a little. James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealous Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Looks amazing. Can we see WIP shots from the back for the walking "shooters" in both the first and the second 5? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-chaplain Astador Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I think the painting is excellent (as always), the dark style makes these UM look quite interesting too. I'm not too thrilled by the snow though. It looks kind of like they're wading through a mass of pillow-feathers. :P Snow for these guys is a great idea, but I think you should think of a different kind of snow-effect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A17roolz Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Awesome Ultramarines, I love them! Exactly the right shade of blue in my opinion too. If I'm not mistaken, it sort of looks like you started from a dark blue base, drybrushed to pick out the highlights then highlighted it with two different shades of blue. Of course I could be totally wrong :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.(Space)Marine Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Now those are some great Ultras. Most of the ones I have seen look like they have been dunked in a tub of blue paint but those look amazing. I think the one on the far left on the first pic is the awesome-est (that is a word now). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1673896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYR GKIKAS Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 awesome paintjob my friend well done ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1674181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Really high quality stuff, that blue makes Ultras feel so much more menacing. No complaints or advice really, just congrats :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1674212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mega_marines Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Not going to lie, these are spectacular. You sir make our Chapter look amazing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1675295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
War - Dark Angel of Death Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Wow I wish I could paint that well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1675314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCC Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Lovely, simply lovely. Have you considered a different colour for the ribbed area of the plasma gun? The blue fades into the mini too much for my liking, a different colour might be more striking perhaps. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1675344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenocidal Maniac Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Awesome. I like the dark blue scheme a lot and the paint job is very clean. I kind of agree with Chaplain, though, the snow looks kind of feather-y Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1676050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Eleysium Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Not a huge Ultramarines fan, :) but those are Stellar models!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1676090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blood_raven_240 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Whoa, those are awesome! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1676484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GumbaFish Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Looking great as always. I love the darker scheme, and as you have mentioned the snow effects could use a different approach but they still look ace. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1676717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabricador Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 hey spiky exelent job!!!!!!!!!!!!!! could yuo tell me how did you painted that ultras colors yuo use and tecnicts, they are awesome!!!! thanks mauro Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1676815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikyjames Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 thanks all, i'll get back to you when i have a bit more time to give the colours. next 2 are done http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/spikyjames/Ultramarines/103_3099.jpg cheers James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144388-ultramarine-tactical-squad/#findComment-1678805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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