Angels_Blade Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Look everybody, I'm taking time over a mini! This is my new Knight Captain from my ever expanding Knights Scorpio Chapter, Cato Valdor. I will probably use the rules for Calgar as in the fluff i'm writing, Cato is just about the biggest living hero of the chapter. I'm pretty pleased with the metalic work so far, the chest eagle isn't great but thats just bad casting by forgeworld. I'm most proud of the cloak though as i'm not good at shading and drybrushing. He will be armed with a Thunderhammer and Stormbolter (will explain that in the fluff as it kinda counts as the gauntlets of ultramar!) http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB140040.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB140042.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB140041.jpg Thanks all C&C welcome! Ta AB Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snozz Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Wows. That us looking as good as ever, I can't wait to see the finished results, but I don't really like the idea of having the Thunder hammer and Storm shield combo used as twin powerfists with bolters built in. :P I think he'd make a good Lysander though. ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1796533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 That sir is impressive. You could use him as either Calgar or Lysander depending on the situation. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1796545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khrangar Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 @Snozz: It's a Thunder Hammer and Storm Bolter combo he's using. I quite like the model, though I think a bare head would give him more character. I quite like the cloak, epecially the fur. Khrangar Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1796546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull_Lord Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Beatyful as allways, Angels_Blade. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1796701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vredesbyrd Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Looking good man, shame about that miscast on his chest. I like the usage of the Chaos Lord cloak, it works so well on any Terminator armoured mini. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1796770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 he screams bucketloads of epic! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1796791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterlingTheFaceless Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I don't know much about Grey Knights, but I know an incredible paint job when I see one. Great work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1796837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heru Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Beautiful start Angel Blade you can really tell that your unbound Knight Scorpio creative energies are flowing into it. One thing though if he's to count as Marneus Calgar he'll need a power sword aswell or alternatively his Thunder Hammer could be a really special dual weapon with the hammer on one end and a blade on the other (so he can either smash his foes into the ground or flip the weapon around to slice and stab). Wows. That us looking as good as ever, I can't wait to see the finished results, but I don't really like the idea of having the Thunder hammer and Storm shield combo used as twin powerfists with bolters built in. :P I think he'd make a good Lysander though. :D @Snozz: It's a Thunder Hammer and Storm Bolter combo he's using. In truth all the Thunder Hammer would be doing is playing as a Power Fist that gives +1 Attack (which is basically all the Gauntlets of Ultramar are seeing as Matt forgot to give them Master Crafting lol). It's the Storm Bolter that'll really have to look special though (seeing as Marneus' twin Bolters that count as a Storm Bolter that fires rounds with better AP than regular SBs). I quite like the model, though I think a bare head would give him more character. The Boba Fett / Darth Vadar effect is more characterful on a Character than any bare head, so much more menace can be conveyed through a helmet than a face that betrays the human weakness factor. I don't know much about Grey Knights, but I know an incredible paint job when I see one. Great work. It's not a Grey Knight it's a Knight Scorpio. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1796885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavulg Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Might I suggest using something similar to the Plasma Blaster for the AP2 Storm Bolter? Also, purty. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1796914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus' Swordhand Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Very well executed conversion, but I hope you plan on shading the metal! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1796962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels_Blade Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Very well executed conversion, but I hope you plan on shading the metal! Bugger, I have! The pics don't show the metalics of as well as i'd like. Heru I love your idea for the thunderhammer, Will get chopping tonight! The way I plan to explain the Storm bolter is through special ammunition, Like poison tipped bullets or something! More updates tonight! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1797094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varney Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 The mini is looking wonderful already, sans the pose of Culln's body you have used, which I never liked. The jutting leg reminds me of the old 'dancing' Captain Cortez, which was downright awful. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1797300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snozz Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Oooo I see, I can't read apparently. ;) In that case I like it even better. <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1797465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus' Swordhand Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Ya I know, I just figured you could do more. The shading is there, but it could be better. It looks great though, cheers ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1797563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FATED FITH Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I LOVE ALL YOU STUFF! wow... he is looking really nice so far keep it up liking your dreads aswell ^_^ looking forward to the other 4 ^_^ Good luck with this project T.F.F p.s what is he going to be armed with? or you magnetising parts? because if you are planning on using him as marneus i would consider giving him a two handed hammer of some sort with a bolter built in. its just that it would suit that awesome commanding pose of his (ever seen the dark angel swords with the plasma guns?) something like that Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1797569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I love the look. This'll be a great model when it gets it's arms XD I'm gonna watch this one carefully ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1797572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I love what you do with models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1797863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disistablishmentarianism Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 The Boba Fett / Darth Vadar effect is more characterful on a Character than any bare head, so much more menace can be conveyed through a helmet than a face that betrays the human weakness factor. Agreed, bare heads look funny sometimes. Nice metallics too by the way! Can't wait to see this fella finished. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1797937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels_Blade Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 Finished! Every chapter has its heroes. Calgar, Sigismund, Gabriel, Tycho, Shrike and Telion are but a few of the names that are revered by the Imperium. Often these mighty warriors go on to lead their chapters with heroic deeds with near suicidal courage. The Knights Scorpio are no different. The Honour roll is astounding for such a young chapter. Horatius, Kaltan, Herminius, Martinious and Antonius to name but a few. However, in the eyes and hearts of the Scorpios' Battle Brothers, there is one such name that is held above all others; Knight-Captain Cato Valdor. Valdor is one of the originals, the first ten captains of the Knights Scorpio, and the only living member of the council of ancients. His personnal Honour roll is so great, that it rivals that of some of the imperiums greatest. The sacking of Ursis four, The seige of hive alpha, The destruction of the Space Hulk eternal fury, The battle for the Undying Faith. the list goes on. There is no doubt that Valdor could be the Chapter Master, but it is a rank he refuses to take, always manovering others he feels are more suited to the task. On the battlefield, he is often in the vanguard of the attack, leading the terminators of the Scorpio Ferrus at the heart of the enemies defences. He is a living god to those who fight with him, his mere presence giving the Knights Scorpio strength and courage when all others have fallen. Knight-Captain Valdor was formally the captain of the 3rd company before the loss of the Undying Faith. After the chapters reconstruction, Valdor took command of the remaining Terminators from the 1st Company and redistributed them around the rest of the chapter. His fellow captains must petition Valdor and the Council for their use as it is only he who can order the fearsome 'Iron Scorpions' to battle. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB170049.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB170050.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB170051.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB170052.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB170053.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB170054.jpg Knight Captain Valdor with Chapter Master Kaltan and Knight-Captain Herminius http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/mustanguk/PB170055.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1799133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
equilibrium Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Very Very Very NICE!!! equ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1799229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Looks VERY good very good job !!! :blush: . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1799233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 how do you do the cloak? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1799247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Impressive. Very nice indeed :blush: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1799254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus' Swordhand Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 The cloak came from the chaos lord box it looks like. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154077-knight-captain-cato-valdor/#findComment-1799325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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