StormDragon Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I've finally started to build my Captain. I've had the Masters Of The Chapter sitting in their box since they were released, and now one of them is actually going to see some paint :) I'm using the Master of the Arsenal since I love the model and he fits in with the rest of my chapter using lots of older marks of armour. The only problem being that his power fist would really screw with WYSIWYG since I won't be running my Captain with a PF. My original idea was to give him a dirty great big axe held across his body like so... This is only a really rough mock up, hence all the blu-tac and the cocktail stick. :huh: While I was searching through my bits box I found a nice pointing right hand and thought I'd give that a try and came up with the following... Again this is only a rough mock up and the chainsword would be replaced by a power sword/relic blade. So I'm after opinions on which pose looks better. I'm starting to lean towards the second one since I can imagine him pointing at an enemy and shouting "You're next!" Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 :) for the second one with a pwr wpn(you never want to waste his high Ini) its a great look you have on him...now get him done already :huh: Cheers Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oknights Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I like the 2nd one with the chainsword, the pose looks alot more dynamic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smelly_squig Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 i like the second one as it has more of a captain look to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 looks great :D the helmet just screams captain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 While I love the dirty great big axe, and would personally go looking for another way to make it work, I think the pose there doesn't suit enough (axe too high considering how calm the rest of the pose is, etc). So with that said, I'd go with the second, with a power weapon obviously :wallbash: +quick edit+ Actually, as a compromise of sorts, you could try turning his left hand in towards his body about 90 degrees, and just giving him a big stonker of an axe anyway, but have him holding it up quite high to the axe head with the haft stretching down past his cape, so the weight distribution doesn't look awkward...? Could look nice, just another idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormDragon Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Cheers guys you all confirmed what I was thinking. Although it wasn't what I originally had in mind the second pose does look better and suits the mini more. +quick edit+Actually, as a compromise of sorts, you could try turning his left hand in towards his body about 90 degrees, and just giving him a big stonker of an axe anyway, but have him holding it up quite high to the axe head with the haft stretching down past his cape, so the weight distribution doesn't look awkward...? Could look nice, just another idea. Nice idea Draakur, I'll give it a go this evening and see what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I like the idea of the axe that Draakur put forward. But then I just like axes. Nice choice of helmet as well, it gives him a more Captain-y vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Nice idea Draakur, I'll give it a go this evening and see what it looks like. Cool, let us know how that goes :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmyrick Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I like the second pose best. The hand of authority and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Maybe abit late but i like 2nd best to, this gives ideas for my own captain/commander in future :cuss . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder_god Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Second pose. Definately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormDragon Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Ok so here is pose number 3... Again it's only a rough mock up, so ignore the blu-tac and the fact that the axe haft is a cocktail stick :D I like this pose I think it gives a totally different vibe compared to pose 2. This one looks more sedate, like he's calmly pointing out an objective he wants taking. While I think pose 2 has a lot more implied violence in it. Decisions, decisions... <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus' Swordhand Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 power sword pose. definitely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snozz Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I used pose 2 for my captain, only with a bolter instead of a pointing arm. The relic blade I used was made from a chainsword handle with the crossguard on it and the sword blade from the assault marine sprue. I'd say go with pose 2. ;) I can do pictures if you want, I have WIP and finished. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Personally i'd go with number 3. #1 looks more like a veteran to me because he isnt in a very commanding pose like the other 2. #2 Looks more like a leader,but i think his weapon is just too plain. #3Perfect!He's got the commander look and a nice power axe to boot. Good luck with your choice! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Cool man :lol: I'm probably biased haha, but I like it, it's turned out fairly close to what I'd expected, and looks pretty boss to me. Only thought is that I can't quite tell from the shot just what angle the axe is pointing at compared to his body. It looks like it might be a little too straight on, giving him a slightly stiff look when you want something more calm and ready, so I'd think about turning the hand back out a wee bit (I may have been going overboard saying 90 degrees). But again, that might not be the case and it may just be the shot, I'd need to see him from the front to say. Overall I dig it though, my vote is to go for it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormDragon Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Ok I've actually spent a bit of time working on finalising this guys pose. Nothing is glued in place yet, just pined and blu-tac'd, but this is how he's going to look. I'm probably going to shave the spikes off the haft of the axe, I like them but it just seems a bit daft he'd choose th hold his axe by the spikey bit ;) He should be glued tomorrow and hopefully, weather allowing, be primed a day or so after that. So with a bit of luck I might even have some pics of him base coated this time next week ;) (yeah right who am I kidding...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warforger Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 The axe seems a bit childish compared to the rest of the model, I'd consider doing what you did with he chainsword, put his hand on the handle instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yeh cool man, looks ace, just how I'd expected. I'm of the complete opposite opinion to Warforger haha, I think the grip on the axe gives him a really capable, experienced sort of feel, very natural and sure of himself on the battlefield. Makes him look like he's done all this countless times over, and has probably been carrying that axe around for centuries, which I think is a great feel for a captain to portray :) In your blu-tacking it looks like you've accidentally got the axehead and haft out of allignment. Not a problem obviously, but just mentioning it because I'd suggest that when you do glue it all into place, you move the axehead to sit in line with the haft's current position, and not the other way around (if there was any question in the first place). Will just make it look that bit more relaxed and natural, I think :D Can't wait to see him in paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWaterDragon Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 That's rather awesome. It sorta says 'You guys go get that hill. I'll join you when they've stopped photographing me.' J/k! Seriously I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortifis Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I like the look of double-headed axes, personally. That way you could have it count as either a Power Weapon or a Relic Blade. But that also depends on your bitz collection. But yeah, the latest pose is definately the coolest (IMO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Gabriel Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I have to say the last pose is my favourite. and if you have the means, a 2-headed axe is the way to go, especially the way he's choked up on the haft, but if it's not an option, still looks great :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryJohnny Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I agree with the others. The last pose is awesome & a double headed axe would be great. You said you have the Masters just sitting in the box, you could sacrifice the double headed axe from the Master of the Watch? I can't wait to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brother Hastatus Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Looks really nice! One thing I will point out though, is that the right arm is too short. I imagine you've noticed anyway, but I thought I'd say just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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