synapse Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 well, yes yes synapse does something else. but i cant stick to one project at a time, my mind is constantly coming up with new ideas! the angels of censure started life about 3 years ago and were my first ever truescale effort, and are pretty simple - 1 spacer in the shin, and GS ablative armour above. thats's it. they originally started life as howling griffons, thoug hchanged my mind and decied on a baroque red/brown, with faded gold about 2 years ago. i got sidetracked by another project and, while i had all the models for my then 1500 army modelled and undercoated, i never got round to painting them then i started my world eaters... now that the main WE army is done (ill be adding stuff to them again over time, though slowly. im in no hurry to inflict pain on my fingers again so soon after finishing!), idecided to get back to the angels of censure. i could never get the red colour done the way i wanted so decided on something that is quite different - emerald and marble (with a bit of brass/bronze, though im yet to start that). the army i have in mind will be sternguard heavy (two 10-man units in upgraded drop pods) and will have a chapter master leading a unit of thunder hammer/storm shield terminators. ive started (As always, foolish me) by painting the models that will make up my honour guard (not all at once, there are a few weapon options in there so i can pick and choose, also using them as command squads if needed) ok so the first half of the unit is about half done - the armour is all but finished, and all that's left now are the details. ill start work on the marbling of the second half now - the chaplain will be mostly black, and the champion completely marble. he should look cool. Closeup of the sargeant's left arm. the symbol on his power fist is also the chapter symbol.im really pleased with the blending on both the green and the marble too http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq28/dichotomancer/HPIM1711.jpg Front view of the unit. the whole army is basically like this, though the normal marines have a bit less purity seals and parchment stuff. tabbards are evently distributed throughout the army. there's a few robes too http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq28/dichotomancer/HPIM1710.jpg Left view, showing the bare shoulder pads. chapter badge should go here, though im really thinking of putting it somewhere else to not obscure the marbling. probably the left leg. http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq28/dichotomancer/HPIM1707.jpg Right view,showing the veteran shoulder pads. normal marines will have bare shoulders. http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq28/dichotomancer/HPIM1709.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blood_raven_240 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Hey mate =] Those are some nice marines, and the painting seems to be coming along well! Cant wait to see more of this army, good luck. Loving the helmets, by the way. The painting effect is really awesome as well. It's been ages since I spotted one of those templar red-scorpion style helmets (cant remember the name XD) Anyway congrats on a top-class WIP =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 They are VERY nice! Nice use of bits on the building phase and the painting is looking awesome! I assume the guy with the big stick is going to have a banner? Or is he just going to have a big stick....which is almost as cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 They are VERY nice! Nice use of bits on the building phase and the painting is looking awesome! I assume the guy with the big stick is going to have a banner? Or is he just going to have a big stick....which is almost as cool lol, yeah its a banner! if i didnt drop and break it before i started painting i would ahve painted it while on him, though i think it worked out for the better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil galed Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 wow i am really impressed i love the scheme, and the marble is really well done, i look forward to seeing them finished p.s what type of shoulder pad is that on the first marine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 its from the company champion. you get 2 in each command squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Ultio Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I have to say, I love your painting, how did you get the marble effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlmb_123 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 They look wicked. I've a pile of Marines in bits right now, which I was thinking of painting a jade colour. It'a damn sight easier than white! Have you bigger-sized these models at all? They look taller than an off-the-sprue miniature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 I have to say, I love your painting, how did you get the marble effect? 1 part CAlthan brown: 4 parts kommando khaki, highlighted up to kahki and a few layers with skull white added. added the veins with charadon granite, then a glaze with sepia, devlan mud and finally badab black Have you bigger-sized these models at all? They look taller than an off-the-sprue miniature. yep, about 2mm to the shins. which were then bulked up with GS too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 First off, I love the color choice for these guys. I really like Turquoise and matching it with a bone color is a great idea. The other thing I noticed is what I guess is a standard bearer. At first I thought he was fighting with a bo (i.e. staff). Either way, the pose is very cool. I'm looking forward to seeing these guys develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 The other thing I noticed is what I guess is a standard bearer. At first I thought he was fighting with a bo (i.e. staff). Either way, the pose is very cool. thanks! took me ages to get the pose just the way i wanted, but im really pleased with him (and hes he is a standard bearer; chapter banner, when i get round to painitng it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_bunny Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 stop doing things :lol: great colours, marble looks brilliant when done well (like yours). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 i've always wanted to see marble marines, i have to say i am extremely pleased that you made them, i actuall may make black marble marines with blue tinges on their armor :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammeron Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Those are absolutely beautiful. The colour scheme works wonderfully, the painting itself is spot on...it's stuff like this that keeps me coming back to the hobby, it really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester262 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 great job! I really like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorius Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Those marines are looking great Synapse. They remind me very much of Proximity's pre-heresy emperors children. Probably because you have used a similar green and bone colour and used marbling :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Those marines are looking great Synapse. They remind me very much of Proximity's pre-heresy emperors children. Probably because you have used a similar green and bone colour and used marbling ;) that, good sir, is the highest of compliments! those EC's really are beautiful and its great to have these compared to those, though i must say, the painting skill is better on proximity's models than these. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialTemplari Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 hey Synapes, that green and white is a colour i had thought of using on my first DIY, I'm sorry I didn't, this colour scheme is great, and only made better with the marble pattern, i really like these and will be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ompfris Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Wow ;) , im with everyone else.... very nice! Paint the banner! CAnt wait to see them finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trajan Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Damn fine work so far, Synapse. The colours goes very well together, and that marble effect, nice!! :P What colours are the robes and such gonna have? -Trajan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid hal Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 LOVE THE PAINT JOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 thanks! here's the progress on the chapter champion and chaplain. the chaplain's armour will be granit colour - a very dark charcoal, probably with green veins to tie him in with the rest of the army. http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq28/dichotomancer/HPIM1715.jpg excuse the blurry pics, but my 'picture box' is occupied at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 loving the colour and concept of these guys ,so many ideas man so little time :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapse Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 well the first unit's done, petty much: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq28/dichotomancer/HPIM1766.jpg and ive started work on the first pf three drop pods for the army: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq28/dichotomancer/HPIM1763.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Sir I officially hate you. Thats a good thing though! I love the scheme and execution can we get a close up of the chaplains marbling and the banner when your done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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