apologist Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Magos Apologist’s Mark II (Macragge variant) helm tutorial http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Ultramarines/DSCN0338.jpg http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Ultramarines/Ultconce1.jpg You will need: Sculpting tool – I use a GW metal sculpting tool Sculpting putty – I use ProCreate, but this works nicely with Greenstuff, too. One or more Space Marine heads – Virtually any kind with a grille will work. Clippers You may find useful: Clay shapers – I use a size 1 chisel and size 1 point, available from Heresy miniatures. Paperclip and pin vice Tiny screwdriver with a flat head. +++ 1: Sit comfortably, give praise to the Machine God thrice, and mix your modelling putty. I use equal parts of each colour. +++ 2: Pick up your modelling knife and carefully trim away the cables from the side of the helmet. Work right back to the ‘earpieces’ of the helmet, and ensure the front of the earpieces is flat (i.e. you’ve created a box shape). http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Other%20stuff/Image452.jpg +++ 3. Put your clippers on either side of the grille and trim it off. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Other%20stuff/Image453.jpg +++ Tip: At this point, you may wish to drill a hole in the neck with a pin vice and secure the helmet temporarily to a paperclip. You can then hold the paperclip and avoid touching the putty as you work. I’ve smooshed a good couple of these accidentally while I’ve been working! +++ 4. Anoint your sculpting tool with a touch of sacred machine oil (Vaseline will do in a pinch). Put a small piece of modelling putty in the centre of the face as shown, and use your modelling tool to scrape the top part into a rough line the same width as the ridge on top. Join the modelling putty with the ridge. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Other%20stuff/Image454.jpg +++ 5. Trim away a small piece of putty on the lower left and right of the faceplate, turning the putty blob into a rough cross (+) shape as shown. I gently press the spatula end of the sculpting tool into the recess to ensure a perfect curve every time. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Other%20stuff/Image456.jpg +++ 6. Carefully flatten the ridge, then rub the putty into a ridge on the faceplate. Use short, gentle strokes of the tool to ensure you get a smooth surface. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Other%20stuff/Image455.jpg +++ 7. Smooth the putty away from the central ridge once more, using hardly any pressure. This stage should gradually pull the new facemask into a perfect shape, so take your time and work gently until you are happy with the shape. Finally, use the pointed end of the tool (or one of those tiny screwdrivers) to make two small hollows for eyes on either side of the face ridge. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Other%20stuff/Image457.jpg +++ 8. Leave the putty to cure for at least three hours (preferably overnight), and secure to your miniature. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Ultramarines/Ciconians/DSCN0464.jpg +++ 9. Paint it. Because this is such a small area, it makes a good space to try a simple but effective non-metallic metal technique. The ridge makes it very easy. Simply paint one half of the faceplate and the ridge yellow, and the other half of the faceplate dark brown. Add brown to the yellow and shade the yellow side; and add yellow to the brown and highlight the brown side. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Ultramarines/Inspiration/Untitled-9.jpg +++ Rinse and repeat! http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Ultramarines/Ciconians/DSCN0451.jpg http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/Cpl_Saint/Ultramarines/DSCN0419.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefoserpent Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Great tutorial ! The Mark II helmet is one of my favorites , and I was looking for a way to make some ! Also , your models are very well painted ! Thank you a lot ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/#findComment-1810005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahdprophet Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Totally awesome. I will give this a shot on a spare head when I get home. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/#findComment-1810006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Flame Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Very very nice. I realy love the tutorial, good work! I will give it a try and post the result here too for comparison. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/#findComment-1810174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtNACHO Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 are those all full scale? They look freakin sweet. And nice and bulky too, the way a space marine should look. Great Job!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/#findComment-1810363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck_ Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 are those all full scale? They look freakin sweet. And nice and bulky too, the way a space marine should look. Great Job!! +1 QFT these look fecking(can I say that lol) sweet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/#findComment-1810526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinvs Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Good tutorial, but a one question: why do you think that it is the Mk.II Crusade Helmet? IMHO it may be Mk.III Iron helmet too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/#findComment-1810973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apologist Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Good tutorial, but a one question: why do you think that it is the Mk.II Crusade Helmet? IMHO it may be Mk.III Iron helmet too. Sounded better than 'Funny Pointy Faceplate Helmet' No, seriously – my personal interpretation is that this helmet could be pretty much anything. I just decided 'Mark II Macragge variant' sounded cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/#findComment-1811200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 +watcher Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/#findComment-1812712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothical Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I know this is an old thread, and I hope I don't get in trouble for resurrecting it; but this really is an excellent tutorial. Here's some higher-quality pictures of my attempt, following the steps laid out in this post: http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a33/Treadhead2005/Space%20Marines%20-%20Salamanders/3%20Troops/IMG_0659.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a33/Treadhead2005/Space%20Marines%20-%20Salamanders/3%20Troops/IMG_0660.jpg I would add that I think the helmet looks a little better if you carefully apply a small amount of pressure with the blade-like end of the modelling tool below each eye-slot to give some subtle definition to them and to enhance the ridge down the face. Many thanks to the OP for this guide, the helmet is really going to set my Techmarine/Sergeant off nicely. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/#findComment-2106884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apologist Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 My pleasure – and well done on the helmet. With the tweaks you've added, it looks great! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155062-modelling-mark-ii-macragge-variant-helmet/#findComment-2106934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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