Kryppers Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 this was a model I was working on about a year or so ago, as part of a themed army. Sadly, due to complications the model never got completed and is now in a state of dis-repair, so will never actually get finished. But, it's one of my favourites so I thought I'd put it up on the B+C for reference should anyone need it. The idea behind the brother commissar was part of the fluff for my DIY chapter; The Black Titans. The Black Titans enlistic squads of convicts and criminals, better they die serving the emperor than waste souls that may still have a use. So, in order to maintain discipline, a Battle Brother that showed a particularly strict and disciplined resolve would be trained as a Brother Commissar. Rule wise, the unit would just be a proxy for the lopst and the damned traitor guardsmen, with the chaos marine sargeant (it's been a while.. not sure what the unit's actually called). Model wise, it was a great opportunity to model an ornately dressed and mean looking character. the initial look was based on a hybrid of imperial commissars, Ursakar Creed, and generic marines. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/kryppers/Titans/Brother%20Commissar/commissar.png The head was sculpted on on a filed down chaos marine head, the one often used for chaplains.. (if anyone's got an original picture of it.. post it for me :nuke:) initially I sculpted a sort of pulp WW2 esque helmet on top, then sculpted the hat on in stages. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/kryppers/Titans/Brother%20Commissar/commisarheadbefore.jpg now, I wanted him to look big and imposing, so I based the armour style off of doghouse gothic truscale marine, in reality it's just a repinned set of marine legs with a lot of works. he's about the same height as truscale marines. also modelled an armoured gorget, Mk8 style, and put him in an a pose suggested he's surveying the ranks for any man not performing well. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/kryppers/Titans/Brother%20Commissar/P1010201.jpg Work continues on the legs, and the arms are put in. I wanted to have the hands resting on the hips to give a more confident look and maintain the U. Creed likeness. The plasticard around the neck is the start of the collar, Again in the creed style. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/kryppers/Titans/Brother%20Commissar/P1010218.jpg the rest is pretty self explanatory, so I'll let you put in your own commentary for the last few pic. ;) http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/kryppers/Titans/Brother%20Commissar/P1010219.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/kryppers/Titans/Brother%20Commissar/commissarcloak.png http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/kryppers/Titans/Brother%20Commissar/collar.png and That's as far as it got. the cape wasn't thought through properly, and it caused a lot of hassle, so the project sort of dwindled. The head, however has been kept. I intend to cast it soon, so I know I can use it on a few models without the hassle of making a new one. Eventually I may even make a new brother commissar.. but it's not on my 'things to do' :o As far as the weapons were concerned, I was going to model then being carried seperately by acolytes and such, mounted on small bases. rules wise they couldn't be shot at, and didn't take up transport capacity (I'm sure something else works like that too..). But it'd allow me to switch equipment between matches without remodelling the character and still being WYSIWYG. :) ah well, enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aekold Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Omg, that is some amazing sculpting, to bad about the cloack being very static. I think he looks a bit like M Bison from Street Fighter ±D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Molotov Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 As a fellow Brother-Commissar, I approve! ;) I'm really blown away by the quality of your sculpting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarInHeaven Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 am i the only one who thinks "pimp"? great model, nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood&Chocolate Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 am i the only one who thinks "pimp"? Not at all, that's exactly what i was thinking. Love the model - that there is some good sculpting! I love the hat and the pose really works well. Nice :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil galed Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 tbh i like how the cape turned out, the straight down things makes him look aloof, lush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alys Dwr Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I get the impression this model is going to be shelved (post casting the head for your self), never to see the light of day? Sir, i believe it is you who is the criminal! This is a wonderful model and i will gladly take him off your hands to paint up and display in all the glory he deserves! :) Either that or i'll have to have a go myself - the model has no place in my DA army but i love it that much. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord-Commander Macarian Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 A terrible waste to not complete this gorgeous model, still many thanks for putting it up as you can consider the idea stolen ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Woooooah ;) impressive stuff. I like it a lot. What colours will be used? And where's his bolt pistol? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperialis_Dominatus Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I fully approve of this model. "I'm the new Commissar!" Ahem. Sorry. I think you should try to finish it. Maybe you could do something with the Captain's cloak? Extend it with your mad sculpting skillz. Have it drape over one arm with the other in a suitably dramatic pose (or executing a soldier). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionesiist Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Really awesome idea and execution, I must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiric Hakon Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 "I'm the new Commissar!" :) A very nice model! I think I'll borrow this! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrus Manus Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That's pretty cool, you have a great sculpting talent. Please post more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 that is total ausomeness brilliant idea although i think the peaked cap could be a bit bigger that is remarkable though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of nocturne Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I absolutley love this model has a very unique character to it that ive never seen in a Space Marine before, you working on any other SM models at the moment that we could see/steal ideas from? ^_^ S.O.N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItSeWiNg Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I Like His Pose Relaxed In Combat Great Sculpting Mate - IE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryppers Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 I appreciate all these positive comments, I was slightly concerned the un-orthodox design would come across as slightly 'silly'. the cloak was never finished, I wanted to sculpt the folds and such into it, but I never got so far. @alys dwr: well, I would've sent it to you.. but it's since been salvaged for reference and bitz. although given the reviews here, I think I may have to make a Better version of it. @hubernator: The black titans sported a Grey scheme as standard: http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/kryppers/Titans/Titanscheme.png I was thinking either using that, or a similar scheme in black with a red lining to his cape, to match traditional commissar heraldy. I heartily endorse anyone who wants to make their own version, I'd love to see other peoples takes on the theme. :) as for new models? I'm working on an iron warriors army atm, based on the new marine 'dex (More room with chaos to do unconventional things, and the new loyalist dex has some awesome new toys) I'll be sure to post up anything I get completed. - watch this space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legio daemonis Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 hm its freaking awesome btw. and you should definitely make a better version of it. consider this idea stolen when i finally finish painting my chaos ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 seconded, although the hat would be rather difficult to make :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperialis_Dominatus Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Heh. I've actually got some IG tank commander heads around... they have peaked caps... peaked cap, power armor, and a trenchcoat... hmm... undiluted awesome sauce? I think yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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