Pig Of Sparta Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Inspired by both Scruff's excellent Ultramarine Captain conversion and the article in this month's White Dwarf on painting faces (something I've never quite got right before) I decided to finally do something with one of my masters of the chapter figures. So after a couple of frustrating and curse filled hours I came up with this: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/front-1.jpg http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/side.jpg now all I've got to do is pick a chapter and paint him, in the mean time (as usual) I'd like to know what everyone here thinks so please leave c&c (and ideas for chapters too if you like) James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 do Crimson Guardians :cuss (My chapter) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1864538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
orphanfeast99 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 the description says there is a conversion, i dont see it, care to point it out? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1864540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikik Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 looks awesome paint him pre heresy emperors children always good on that mini :cuss Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1864543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkApostle Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 the description says there is a conversion, i dont see it, care to point it out? The hammer head as been replaced with an axe head. TDA Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1864546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 you didn't see it, he was that good huh? :cuss I had to double look too! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1864547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 the description says there is a conversion, i dont see it, care to point it out? I didn't think my 'cut and paste' conversions skills were that good.... :D @Ikik: hmmm, I like the sound of that, Emperor's Children goes on my shortlist, they've always been one of my favourite legions. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1864557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtNACHO Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I say Blood Angels cause we're awesome :) However since you are more then likely using the nice new fanboys codex :D Something cool like maybe the Red Templars? or the Lamentars (if you like a challenge) or you could rock the Castigators and show Mol some love :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1864603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain prophet Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 nice i really like it (damn now i want 1 lol too bad i've already used all of my masters of the chapter box <_< ) oh and for the colour scheme i would choose fire lords just for the scheme oh and FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1864716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiq Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 His face looks a bit like Michael Clarke Duncan (from the green mile), I think he'd be a great Salamander. <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1864724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Some great suggestions there folks, you're definately making it harder for me :) just kidding, I always struggle to pick colours for stand alone mini's like these... I'm slightly swayed by the Sallies and Fire Lords though... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1865156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Double Post apology :wacko:. Now this might be a cop out on my part, but I've been flicking through the marine 'dex and thought that maybe, just maybe this guy might look good as an Eagle Warrior.... the chapter marking is already on his shoulder pad, and the blue/white colour scheme would look pretty good I think, complemented by a red loincloth and gold detailing for the armour bling, and the outside of the cloak in red. The only thing I can't work out is the inside of the cloak, more red or a pale creamy colour? Thoughts, comments and suggestions are more than welcome, James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1865199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Very cool looking Chapter Master, cant wait to see it painted :wacko: . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1865223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 go with a red for the cloak as it has a good contrast. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1865224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakey Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I think its an awesome conversion,very subtle.........oh and get painting :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1865244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 As soon as I can, I will :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1865259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 It's been a few days I'm afraid, but I've finally started painting :lol:. The mini looks a bit of a mess just now as the line down the horizontal split is off but this will be corrected when I do the white side of the armour. So far all I've done is the first couple of layers on the blue armour plates, the cables and joints have had their basecoat and I've done the first couple of layers on the cloak and loin cloth. Enough talk though, I'll let the photos do (most) of the rest of the talking... front: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/basefront.jpg back: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/baseback.jpg right arm: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/basearm.jpg left side: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/basecloak.jpg backpack: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/backpack1.jpg I'm currently debating whether to the white armour plates the same way I usually do white (space wolves grey, shade with watered down shadow grey, several thin layers of skull white) or to try going from codex grey via fortress grey to skull white, as I'm not sure what would look best. I'm thinking that my tried and tested way would be better because, 1) I know how it works and looks and 2) I think the shadow grey shading will fit better with the blue armour plates on the opposite side of the mini. Most of you will note that the head from the first two photos is missing, this is for a couple of reasons the first is ease of access to the axe/arm/neck guard, and making sure it isn't covered in blue paint. The othe is that since taking the photos I've notice that there's quite a large chunk missing from one of the ears, so I'm debating whether the head is useable or not. I want to keep the head if I can though as I really like the way it looks on the mini, and the facial expression which seems to say in a self assured kind of way; 'bring it on' perfect for a chapter master in my opinion. Until next time (which hopefully won't be long, I'm off work for a couple of days now) c&c is, as always more than welcome. James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1867898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 looks nice and clean to me so far! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1868074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Well, I managed to get some more painting done today :lol: so here's the updated pics: front: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/WhiteBase1.jpg back: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/Metallic1.jpg backpack: http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/pigofsparta/WhiteBackpack.jpg As you can see from the photos I've basecoated and shaded the white armour plates of the armour and made a start on the bling on his armour. Just the first couple of layers so far, time for some gold highlighting... I'm not sure what colour to do the braids across his chest, I'm torn between red and silver, but I'm thinking of doing the crux terminatus in silver so I guess that really only leaves red. Now that most of the basecoats and initial layers are in place I'll be starting to add the highlights and working on the little details like the gems and purity seals. I'm also going to make a start on the rest of the relic blade and the metallics on the backpack and I need to straighten the horizontal split between the blue and white. The white armour and the head I'll finish last. In the mean time please feel free to leave c&c, James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1868925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ompfris Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hey he is looking Really good so far, cant wait to see the metalics done. and good luck with the white dwarf face painting guide, I gave it a go and messed up my eyes... :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1868942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks for the comments Ompfris. I'm kinda dreading doing the face (one of the reasons I'm leaving it till last :lol:) but I need to get some practise in because I'm cooking up a (hopefully) sweet looking conversion that's relying on a bare head! I thought your mini that you used that guide with looked pretty good. I'm planning on using a cobbled together version of several steps in the guide to do mine just cause I think it'll be a bit easier :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1868965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Where is the axehead from? I recognise it, but just can't seem to place it............. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1868998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 It's taken from the Master of the Watch model, I clipped it off and replaced it with a sword a while ago, but all my masters of the chapter models have sat around doing nothing for ages, when I started playig with this one, I saw the axe head and the rest is history as they say :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1869009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Nugz Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Very nice white and blue. I am quickly learning how to do both as I have an Ultramarines army and I am going to have to do a lot more vet heads. I just did a Apothecary and a Command Squad's sergeant (or leader dude) helmets in white and I found with patience and enough layers of grey, the white comes out nicely. You do the same or not? Go 6th Company! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1869058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks Shadow Nugz. Congrats on finding the secret to white, it took me a long time to figure it out. I usually go with a bascoat of space wolves grey, shade with thinned shadow grey and then several thin coats of white (as many as it needs) to get the white I know and love. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/159113-eagle-warriors-chapter-master-with-relic-blade/#findComment-1869539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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