scruff Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 This is the first of a series of HQ conversions I'll be doing using the masters of the chapter boxed set. Also lined up are a librarian a chaplain and a fourth which I'm still trying to figure out how to do. Anyway, captain first as it was the most straight forward. Just a weapon swap and a very minimal amount of cutting and green stuff for the hand holding the helmet. http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF1365.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF1366.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF1367.jpg Will try and get some painting done as well before I'm off on holiday Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil galed Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 looking good, though might i suggest the hand be flattened out so that it doesn't look like the helmet is tipping out of his hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Cool looking model good job ^_^. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanan Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 superb work mate! i love the subtle yet very strong conversion work. ~awards you an Exsellsior Purity Seal~ peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 looking good, though might i suggest the hand be flattened out so that it doesn't look like the helmet is tipping out of his hand? Doesn't really show in the pics but the helmet is actually hollowed out and his fingers are inside holding it. Back from holiday now so a few more WIP images to come if my temperamental computer can hold together a bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Ok, it's taken a while to update anything due to my computer dieing along with my car and boiler so I've been slightly pre occupied. Still on holiday though so a fair amount of progress although I realised whilst painting that I had a little more green stuffing that needed doing so I've had to stop and wait for it to set. http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF1508.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF1509.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF1510.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay79 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Excellent highlights and rich dark areas. Your skills are very good. The only bit that could use more work, in my opinion, is the sword. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equilibrium Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 10/10 ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 the highlighting is rich the conversion subtle all in all 109/10. How did you do the left arm it's the guy holding the cape right or who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapter master 454 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 For using the emperors champions sword I award 5 points, a further 3 for paintwork and 2 for the pose. 10/10 without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimfoe Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 WOW. Very nice, subtle conversion. VERY nice UM painting. I really like the colors, and I've never said that of any UM I've seen. Excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Very, very nice conversion and even better painting! What colors do you plan on using when painting the helmet crest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D35tr0y3r Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 this kinda reminds me with what i did with my masters of the chapter. cept 3 of them turned chaos-ee, the master of the armoury is the only one to escape the chaos (if he hadn't he'd make for a good nurgle conversion). Your captain looks absolutely fantastic! keep it up! -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Probably the best ultramarine I've seen (at least the best in quite a while). The blending on the armour and cloak is great, but I agree with jay and think the the emperors sword could do with some work to make it pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoro Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Very, verrrrrrrrry good painting skills. Okay, I just GOT to practice more! The face is just awesome. This kind of posts motivates me to do better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Kinda makes me want to get on with my one of these, I did exactly the same thing with the sword :) A very nice mini, with excellent paint work. Can't wait to see him finished. If I may add an opinion (which you're free to ignore) I think the helmet crest would look really good with red and white stripes. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 Funny you should say that I did go for red and white stripes with a few black ones thrown in for good measure. Terminator in hell, it's the guy with the axe which I've swapped for the Emperors champions sword I had knocking about. Not too sure about the sword, don't know if I might try darkening the metal so the highlights pop more or maybe I'll try and give it a bit of a tint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Almost finished, just a few bits to tidy up and still not sure about the sword http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF1520.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF1521.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF1522.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Toddius Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I think hes coming along great. All the blending and highlights look awesome. I think my only concern is the left should pad blade is bent towards his face. Maybe carefully tweek it up vertically a little. Other than that its a nice clean well painted model so far. Good Job. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phish Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 great conversion, simple but effective and well executed to boot. :huh: and the paint is pretty wicked too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewolf74727 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 nice looking model hope this is the start of something larger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Molotov Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Very nicely done. What did you use for your blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aNex88 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Awesome paint job. Indeed, what IS your recipe for blue? Mind you I ask you as an Alpha Legion player in the hopes of painting dead smurfs on my bases hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Disciple Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 ooooh nice, I love the cloak. Very Nicely done. I like the sword, it looks good! Disciple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks for all the comments, hoping to get it finished tonight so new pics in the hall of honor fairly soon if all goes to plan. As for the blue the whole model is painted over a black undercoat with a first proper coat of midnight blue on all the Armour. Then midnight blue mixed with regal blue over all but the deepest recesses (30/70) pure regal blue moving further out Regal mixed with ultramarine blue (30/70) pure ultramarine ultramarine and space wolves grey for a first highlight (60/40) more space wolves grey added to the mix for the very edges (40/60) can't be more help with exact mixtures as I go by what looks right and the previous blotches of color on my palette, I've put my best guesses in the brackets though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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