Pig Of Sparta Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 So i was going through some of my boxes of minis and came across my mediocre-ly painted Artemis from Inquisitor, and thought i might paint strip him and give him a better paint job. Then i read the Ultramarines omnibus and decided i wanted to make him a regular space marine, because i no longer hate Ultramarines. This could take a while.... In the mean time here's a couple of pics showing what i've started to do I removed the deathwatch detailing from this shoulder guard: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/MarineB.jpg This one's just a front view, i repositioned his waist cause i didn't think that i looked right assembled using the locator plug. Eventually, when i get hold of one he'll have a helmeted head. http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/MarineA.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewolf74727 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 looks good so far i think having a helmet would look nice on that model good luck painting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqatone Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 One thing that's always bothered me to no end with marines is their legs. They are so skinny I'm afraid that they might snap. While of course they are just models I don't see why they ahve to be that skinny. However, having said that I still think the model is looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 looks good so far i think having a helmet would look nice on that model good luck painting it Thanks, I'll post more when i get more done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 One thing that's always bothered me to no end with marines is their legs. They are so skinny I'm afraid that they might snap. While of course they are just models I don't see why they ahve to be that skinny. However, having said that I still think the model is looking good. I know what you mean about the legs, that being said, i think the 54mm minis are much better scaled than the regular ones. I was going to have a go at true scaling but decided to try this instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewolf74727 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgeman Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I like what you've done with the left shoulder pad, it looks nice and neat. Will you be using that area for sculpting and what chapter will he be from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 I like what you've done with the left shoulder pad, it looks nice and neat. Will you be using that area for sculpting and what chapter will he be from? Thanks, i was really unsure when i was doing that but thought it came out quite well. i'm gonna paint him as an Ultramarine i think, so i was gonna leave the are clear for insignia/icons etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 So far i've not done much more this week, but here's what i've done so far: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/SwordDetail.jpg the new hilt on the marine's sword, I'm thinking about lengthening the blade as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewolf74727 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 do it longer blades look better anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kravi Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm excited to see this progress. I would, however, like to note that the new hilt on your sword looks, well, backwards. Shouldn't the flat part be facing the blade? I'd keep the blade short. I like the description of the "combat blades" in the Horus Heresy series being shorter than duelers' weapons. --Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 I pit the hilt that way cause i thought i looked better and figured that in combat it could be used to slide enemy blades away in a sort of half parry. But on reflection it does look a little strange, though i took the inspiration from the company champion's swort hilt. First layers of paint are going on now, i decided not to reposition the arms in the end. http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/Arm.jpg more to follow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Let the blue commence! here's the basecoat on the armour, not done yet obvbiously. http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/Blue.jpg more to follow when i get more done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrus Manus Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Its starting to look good. Not much more I can say when its so WIP. How easy was it to file down the left shoulder guard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks Ferrus. To be honest it's kinda time consuming and you've got to be kinda ruthless with it, i used clippers to remove parts of the deathwatch icon. Also getting into the corners can be a little tricky, but if you've got the patience to do it i think it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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