WarpWhisper Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Nice to see some good Alphas infiltrating :) Can I ask how what parts you used for the lightning claws on that chosen? They're superb. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1856149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aNex88 Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 @WarpWhisper -I used the Lightning claws from the Chaos Terminator Lord box. I cut the claws off where it meets the elbow pad and attached it to a power armoured set of upper arms. @Anarnaxe -hahaha yeah, he DOES look sort of like Sam Fisher with the goggles. So I've decided to dehorn ALL my chaos marines. I never really liked the horns on them and now this makes them look more "efficient" to me haha. Makes senses too...what's the point of sneaking about when you have giant bright bone-colored horns sticking out of the bushes :P Alright guys, wondering if any of y'all have an idea of what I should use to represent the Icon of chaos Glory. I'm not too keen on using that giant banner pole, seeing as they're supposedly a sneaky bunch. I was thinking making one guy the communications guys. I'm open to other ideas too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1857073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpWhisper Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Alright guys, wondering if any of y'all have an idea of what I should use to represent the Icon of chaos Glory. I'm not too keen on using that giant banner pole, seeing as they're supposedly a sneaky bunch. I was thinking making one guy the communications guys. I'm open to other ideas too. In the past I've claimed that an Auspex or Chaos Spell Book 'counted as' an Icon, but they are pretty small, and you'll have to explain prior to the game. I've seen a shot of an Alha Legion squad where the Icon was attached to the backpack of a legionnaire; as big as current icons, but sneakily hidden. Ah, here it is. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1857079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aNex88 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yeah, I figured that an auspex would be rather small and hard to recognize. I'm somewhat digging the icon on the back pack idea. I'll have to keep that in mind. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1859874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aNex88 Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Finished a chosen and a regular CSM. Here's 40k "Sam Fisher" WIP I'm deciding between two bases to put on these guys. Which one do you guys think would look better? or Don't mind the green line on the bases. I've asked some people at work what they thought and just used the marks as vote counters haha. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1862592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiq Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I think the brown will contrast nicely with the armour. The blue/green one looks too much like the colour of the armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1862630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpWhisper Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 The brown gets my vote aswell, otherwise there's too much blue/green all together. (Now paint two more green lines on it :) ) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1862771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewolf74727 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 brown gets my vote also as Freakiq said i will be a nice contrast to the blue/green armour Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1862789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pugno Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I also vote brown base I see that at the moment the green base is iin the lead! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1863120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nephilim Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 To break up the monotony, green! Hahahahaha! No. Seriously, the brown looks better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1863124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Disciple Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'd have to agree that the brown will be better, it'll keep the focus squarley on your Legionaires where it belongs! Disciple Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1863194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgrim13 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Wow those are some damn fine choas!! I vote brown for the same reasons!! KEEP IT UP!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1863238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelias Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 i feel exactly the same as you, my entire Black Legion force is devoid of horns :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1863273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Aristeo Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Wow, these look fantastic! You've really done a fine job. THIS is how Alpha Legion is supposed to look. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1863736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aNex88 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Alright, so majority of people are going for the brown muddish-water base. I'll get to work on them and post pictures tomorrow after I get home from work. Hopefully I'll have another 2 or 3 more marines done during my shift. I'm gunning to finish the rest of my Chaos Marine Squad by the end of next week. Then I can continue work on my Imperial Fists portion of my LPC hahaha. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1865164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Zealous Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I tried to change heads for the AC with the horns but couldn't salvage it. So I built a new AC with power fist, in the same pose as before with the same torso. I like how this one looks more. The night vision goggles make him look more "infiltrationey" Where did you get the tri-eye helmet from? it looks like the same helmet worn by the Master of the Forge in the SM codex. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1865603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drudge Dreadnought Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I tried to change heads for the AC with the horns but couldn't salvage it. So I built a new AC with power fist, in the same pose as before with the same torso. I like how this one looks more. The night vision goggles make him look more "infiltrationey" Where did you get the tri-eye helmet from? it looks like the same helmet worn by the Master of the Forge in the SM codex. Its the nurgle helmet that comes in the CSM box but with the horn removed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1865633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aNex88 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Alright, I'm back. I've been struck down with the flu this past week and haven't had the desire to pick up the paintbrush or do anything besides sleep, eat, shower, occassional work, and pokemon haha (totally addicted to it right now...). Anyways, I picked up the brush today and started doing some painting. I'll have another marine done by the end of tomorrow sans painted bolter. Here're some latest additions to my CSM squad. Guns will be painted up tomorrow as well. Working on the back guy at the momment. I'll have him done by tomorrow evening's end. I hope I can finish the final 3 by the end of the week, then I can continue on my LPC vow. Only a few weeks to go...got to pick up the pace. ;) @Mike -Drudge Dread is quite correct in determining that it's from the CSM box. The Nurgle champion head with the horn removed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1873502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aNex88 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 ++Small text Update++ Well, more of a question actually. I was painting up the last of my 10 CSM stuff and got to the plasma guns. Now my question is, what colour plasma coils would best complement my alpha legionaires? Purple, orange, green, red, blue? Any suggestions? I want to do something that looks good except not in the realm of what we always see. I actually tried doing grey/white coils. Looked good in my mind, not so much when I painted it on the gun itself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1883840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 purple would give a nicer contrast with the armor... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1883864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_bunny Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I say orange, it would stand out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1883989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarr Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I agree with lord_bunny. The orange will make him stand out a bit and look good against the green-blue armor. Loving the way these guys look, keep up the good work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1884120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aNex88 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 *sigh* So I know I said I'd do a colour that was off the beaten path (i.e. green and blue) but sadly, I've succumbed to blue plasma coils. I tried the some of the other ones I thought of but they didn't seem to work for me. Here's a shot of my 10 CSM. Finally finished 1 full squad. I'll get to finishing my chosen squad sooner or later haha. Also need to pick up the Huron Blackheart model. Going to use him as a basis for my CSM Lord. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1912950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hereticus Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Looking good there Nex. Can't wait to see what you do with the Huron model. It's a nice model, i'm sure you will do it justice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1912956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpWhisper Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Looking good there. I think you made the right choice with the plasma coils. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/157805-alpha-legionwip/page/2/#findComment-1914912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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