boreas Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Well, I decided not to wait on the models! Using a few models I grabbed on the web (woohoo, got that LE captain with the crest for... 10$!), some bit I had lying around (Commander combi-weapon, Termi libby combi-plasma, combi-plasma cobbled together from bolter and plasma pistol, IG flamers, etc...). I removed some arms or weapons (never liked that big poweraxe on the veteran, I kept the twin-lightning-claws to convert my company captain, etc...). I didn't bother with special ammo clip as what I tried "overcrowded" the models. So here are the results after priming. I know it's gritty, its GW primer! Still the best primer I could find around here (although I did find a can of Krylon yesterday after priming my squad!). Hope you enjoy! The squad: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxPEd1xOaI/AAAAAAAAALo/mOxYkxKOQYY/s320/IMG_0915.jpg The sargeants http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxPE5RQDWI/AAAAAAAAAL4/kEibrpYfm-A/s320/IMG_0919.jpg Combi-melta 1 (with commander bit) http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxQP0hJLgI/AAAAAAAAAM4/0yuKThZ3Ts8/s320/IMG_0928.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxP-nQou8I/AAAAAAAAAMw/gvZzh6igwjY/s320/IMG_0927.jpg Combi-melta 2 (with modified commander bit) http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxUOTzXqqI/AAAAAAAAANI/WkOtBCigO0E/s320/IMG_0918.jpg Combi-flamer 1 (from IG flamer bit) http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxP9j0mrNI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/P-ja02afh_8/s320/IMG_0922.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxP90krSbI/AAAAAAAAAMY/qEikg2Fppbg/s320/IMG_0923.jpg Combi-flamer 2 (from IG flamer bit) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxP-Lqh3JI/AAAAAAAAAMg/wpx3lNQUgQ0/s320/IMG_0924.jpg Combi-plasma 2 (from commander bit) http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxP-TBx5kI/AAAAAAAAAMo/PDs4KF-df-4/s320/IMG_0926.jpg Combi-plasma 2 (from TDA libby bit) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxPFFXvTYI/AAAAAAAAAMA/Q66YIaRKM_g/s320/IMG_0920.jpg Combi-plasma 3 (from bolter and bolt-pistol combined) http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxPFL9QzJI/AAAAAAAAAMI/NHmzwmNzYQw/s320/IMG_0921.jpg The "normal joes!" http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SNxQQBR87pI/AAAAAAAAANA/9r_66uMm9QE/s320/IMG_0929.jpg Phil ps as usualfor bigger pics: http://leblogboreas.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 i hate you for having those 2 limited edition models the one on the left is like my favourite model ever ;) the squad looks great although some of the combi weapons look way too big to be held in one hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 nice squad and nice minis ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boreas Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 i hate you for having those 2 limited edition models the one on the left is like my favourite model ever :tu:the squad looks great although some of the combi weapons look way too big to be held in one hand Yeah, even though the commander ones were made to be held in one hand (no "support" arm in the box...), I feel that some look too big. That's why I cut le combi-melta a bit on one model (model "combi-melta 2) and might do the same on the first one... Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahdprophet Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 VERY cool. I think I like yours more then the official Sternguard models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Liking the use of the IG flamers, they look similar to some of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boreas Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 OK, a first batch painted!!! Yeah! The first images are models "in the process". I paint them with a very diluted knarloc green, than pick out the trims and details with almost unthinned blood red. Metallics are Mitryl Silver, purity seal bleached bone and leather Khemri brown. Finally, some Dawrf bronze where needed. I then apply a generous wash of Devlan Mud. After some retouches to the red, they are ready to go. It's not a professional job by far, but it looks very good on the tabletop and is very fast!!! Anyways, here are the pics: The pre-washes models: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SOF0xE6aEfI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/DC2HO0mcA28/s320/IMG_0963.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SOF0xp0a6CI/AAAAAAAAAOY/cm_fgkQ3FEQ/s320/IMG_0964.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SOF0eHo6LdI/AAAAAAAAANw/Jjc514rrg20/s320/IMG_0965.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SOF0eMykFcI/AAAAAAAAAN4/EGM3ZN1B4pg/s320/IMG_0966.jpg I really meant a heavy wash!!! http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SOF0eRcJoLI/AAAAAAAAAOA/d8kCTedLff4/s320/IMG_0967.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SOF0es9do1I/AAAAAAAAAOI/ErYE_COUaeo/s320/IMG_0968.jpg The finished models: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SOFzqQb_fvI/AAAAAAAAANQ/MLSTUVNgw8U/s320/IMG_0969.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SOFzqkqUsoI/AAAAAAAAANY/F3Z9srhgst0/s320/IMG_0970.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SOFzq3ycOdI/AAAAAAAAANg/Bku6fcAp6Ro/s320/IMG_0971.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KYc5-ZYzLRk/SOFzqxU6-KI/AAAAAAAAANo/xsO8n9IygEY/s320/IMG_0972.jpg Hope you like them. By the end, I should have 14 sternguards. Two sargeants, 4 combi-plasma, 2 combi-meltas, 2 combi-flamers and 4 bolters. No identical models!!! Phil ps, as usual, bigger pic on my blog: http://leblogboreas.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahdprophet Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Very cool. I like the grittyness of them once they get the wash, they look good and sinister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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