Iacton Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Just when you think that you are out..... they pull you back in!! :) The pre-Heresy project goes one (or two) more rounds.... Just received a couple of berserker sprues in a parts swap, and I had some Red Scorp bits that I acquired at Games Day that I hadn't put to good use yet. As a result I couldn't resist a delve into the bitz box, a little GS-fu and out popped this little "beauty" ^_^ http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg148/Iacton/World%20Eater/WIP1.jpg Probably won't get painted for a few weeks though. This is largely due to the Fabius Bile instinct kicking in and several marines being kitbashed up, and also because of a couple of other PIPs going on right now. Anyway, if it is of interest we have, in no particular order Sgt Culln's head, Red Scorp torso, Command Sprue fist, Berserker Chainsword arm with chainaxe swap, Iron warrior leg, assault marine leg, random bare head and RTB01 beakie helm Cheers B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ompfris Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 he's a beast! you should of given him a baseball bat instead of the axe.... looks like hes about to launch the severed head at someone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Richard Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 That is sweet! Only comment is the pose of the axe, I probably would have had it in a slightly more relaxed pose. The head is off and pulled out of the helmet. The severed head is the focus and might be just a tad high, is he trying to look up the guys nose, or watch the brains leak out? Other than that it looks like another awesome piece in the making! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Might tweak the axe arm down a touch actually. The face to face part is fine in real life, plus I'll be able to do the World Eater's eyes easy enough to ensure that he is looking at the face and not up the neck to see if there is a kinder surprise inside!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest..." Haha, a Hamlet in the making there. :woot: And excellent! I'm glad you're carrying on with your pre-heresy models, I love 'em. :pinch: Would it be possible to maybe put some mini tutorials with this one? especially for the little chips and stuff like that, that would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest..."Haha, a Hamlet in the making there. ;) And excellent! I'm glad you're carrying on with your pre-heresy models, I love 'em. :D Would it be possible to maybe put some mini tutorials with this one? especially for the little chips and stuff like that, that would be awesome. ."..of most excellent fancy: he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is! my gorge rims at it. Here hung those lips that I have kissed I know not how oft. Where be your gibes now? your gambols? your songs? your flashes of merriment, that were wont to set the table on a roar? Not one now, to mock your own grinning? quite chap-fallen? Now get you to my lady's chamber, and tell her, let her paint an inch thick, to this favour she must come; make her laugh at that." glad I wasn't the only poster to get a Hamlet vibe from this piece, lol. looks really good man, though i think the severed head needs a bit of spinal cord or something to show how it came to be in that not on body state of being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 glad I wasn't the only poster to get a Hamlet vibe from this piece, lol. In a good way of course! Haha. It gives it character. And did you recite that from memory? if so, very impressive. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 [And did you recite that from memory? if so, very impressive I did *takes a bow* then again I saw a production of it the other weekend, so its still fresh in the ol' noggin. Is it possible to get a close up of the helm on the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Hehe! I was going to call the piece "Alas!" actually There is some neck viscera in the piece, but it is made of grey stuff, so at the moment it isn't particularly visible. I shall do some much more detailed photos soon, including the fallen helm, and I do intend to use the piece for a number of tutorial subjects, including my take on skin/faces and weathering/battle damage. It will end up being a slow model, but hopefully I'll make a good job of it ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Progress... http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg148/Iacton/World%20Eater/WIP2.jpg Still lots to do, but the colours are taking shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oh drat I accidently cut off my head again! NICE MINI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor's Champion Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest..." My first thoughts too! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialTemplari Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Man he's looking good Iacton, not only do you do a good job but your work rate is impressive too. nice!! :lol: :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hehe. Thanks guys :lol: I will put his real head back on once I've painted it :lol: The piece is now officially called "ALAS!" too. I have been in the groove as far as the painting is concerned, just lately. Also, I've been clearing the decks of models that have been sat around for a while because I have a couple of commissions ahead of me and I hate seeing unfinished models staring out at me accusingly!! The commissions aren't marines, but that will help to improve my over all skills. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Desmodus Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Wow! Once again, you outclass everyone around you. *bows before master* :lol: I really like the oily look of the white armour, a unique tone there. Purple inks? Is the base home-made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam13n Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Loving the white, really crisp... yet slightly dirty... mmmm (In suitable mortal combat-esque voice) Finish Him!! Laterz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 brilliant as usual iacton, especially the white although not so keen on that turquoise colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Thanks guys, I'm really enjoying this model, actually. The work required to make white armour more interesting is good fun actually. There is no actual straight white on the model at all, the highest highlight at this stage is a pale grey/blue mix Wow! Once again, you outclass everyone around you. *bows before master* :) I really like the oily look of the white armour, a unique tone there. Purple inks? Is the base home-made? The "oily" look is just a few thin layers of some of the GW washes - there's mostly ogryn flesh, but also some leviathan purple and some asurman blue. The base is a resin base. I use "Foundations of War" bases quite a lot, and this one is the last of a 4 pack - ebay linky. The Imperial Fist, Night Lord and Emps Kid that I did are on the rest ;) The turquoise is a bit of a work in progress, I might still change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 And change the turquoise I did. Quite a bit of progress tonight and he is starting to come together... http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg148/Iacton/World%20Eater/PA310020.jpg Time for bed :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mek GrabNutz Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 quick question: if hes pre-heresy, then why is he holding another marines severed head? i think its a beutiful looking mini, but the severed head (while the holder of a chainaxe is holding it aloft) confused me a little :P PS: im a colchester boy too :lol: (i know that you live there because you said that you lived in colchester on your thread with the pre-heresy night lords guy, haha! i have seen through your plot to try and conceale yourself from my ninjaz! :D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqatone Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 quick question: if hes pre-heresy, then why is he holding another marines severed head? The Horus Heresy? Istvaan? Drop Site Massacre? :D Nice work Iacton, your Pre-Hresy models are always a pleasure to look at. Are you intending to do a mini for each legion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 that's so COOL!!! all your pre-heresy minis are awesome!! don't forget to put GS to the bottom of the head to make it drip with gore :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 @Big Mek GrabNutz - Your Ninjaz can't catch me cos I'm protected by my Piratez! The majority of my models are set in and around the 2 Istvaan battles - like Aqatone has said (thanks ;) ) This is largely because these have been - in my opinion - the most inspiring part of the Heresy "time-line" so far. Plus a good many of the Legions were involved, so a common theme can then be established. @Aqatone - Thanks. I've actually done at least one model for each of the legions now. The project is in the Hall of Honor, if you haven't seen it - LINKY. After this guy I have some non-power armoured commissions, and also I want to have a little fun project of RT marines done in Badab War colours. @Sons of Horus - Cheers ;) The severed head does have some putty under it to make up the gore aspect, I have more pics on that score, but I was just too tired to post lots last night :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Here's a couple more pics. No more progress, but it gives an idea of where he's at, and you can see a slightly better detail of the neck of the victim. http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg148/Iacton/World%20Eater/WIP3.jpg The more I look at the face, the more I need to smooth him out, but those details are just tiny on the Culln head!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetfireUK Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 The work on this marine is really something. The smooth blending of the tones of the skin and white of the power armour really help set it off. I can't wait to see this one finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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