StraightSilver Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hey there, Here are some pics of my 2nd Company Ultramarines. I am notorious for starting things and never finishing them, but I hope to paint up 250pts per month of Ultras so that I can have a 1500pt playable army in the next 6 months. So here are the WIP pics for January. 5 man Scout Squad with Heavy Bolter, 5 man Tactical Squad with Rhino Transport. http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/scouts005-1.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/Picture002-1.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/Picture006-1.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/Picture001-1.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/Picture016-1.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/Picture015-1.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/Picture014-1.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/Picture013-1.jpg Obviously still a fair bit to do to both the Tactical Squad and the Rhino, but the Scouts are finished. I'm planning to have the Tactical squad finished by end of today as I am gaming with them this weekend, so I'll post some more pics on Monday. Next month (well technically this month as it's now February) I will paint up my Army Commander and another Scout Squad. Thanks for looking. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkenheim Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm impressed, very neat work you've got there. lovely blends and very nice gem effects on the lenses... i'll keep my eye on you sir.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Very nicely done. Hope i could be as good as you with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Lovely paint work! The blue is real nice and soft, i prefer dark blues for Ultramarines but your blue works very well! Really like the paint work on the Rhino. As mentioned by stinkenheim the lenses on the copola are awesome! Very neat job with the rear ramp, like that weathered look on it! Superb so far, shall be keeping a keen eye on future developments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplian Silkor Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Very very nice! I hope you'll be able to finish these, because if you do, you'll have one beautifull army :P Keep this up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulson games Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 that paint job is awesome, I particuarly like the rear ramp on the rhino very good paint chip effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSilver Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Cheers guys, Thanks for all the comments, it always helps get me motivated, which I need as I tend to get distracted and start too many projects and finish none...:mellow: This time it's a bit different though as I am painting these as part of a challenge with 3 friends who are also painting 250pts per month, so I shouldn't lose the plot and try to start 3 other armies at the same time like I usually do! As for the blue, yes I too prefer the darker blue Ultras, and I originally planned to paint them Regal Blue rather than Ultramarines blue in a very similar style to Spiky James on Warseer. But then I decided against this, mainly because they just reminded me too much of Crimson Fists, and also because I struggled a bit with the highlighting. So I went for the Codex look, but I am glad I did now as I am happy how they turned out, and the blue is kind of growing on me. And thanks for the comments about the Rhino, I really enjoyed painting it, but then I love painting tanks (I have a sizeable Imperial Guard army). The lenses actually turned out better than expected, and the ramp was my first attempt at weathering so I am glad it looks OK. So I should have these all done by end of today (am working on the Rhino as we speak!), and will post finished pics Monday. Then it's a Marine Captain with Combi-Melta and Relic Blade and another 5 man Scout Squad with combi-plasma and Heavy Bolter to start tomorrow. Cheers. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Heavy Metal called, they want their army back :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potan Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Nicely done. Only you need re-paint the tactical squad marking on rhino :wallbash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Sicarius Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Do you actually happen to work for 'Eavy Metal? If not you should apply for a job there. You've got skillz. P.S. Seriously, it's like the best job ever, you get paid to paint models, and at your level of painting expertise you'll definately get the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Your glad the weathering looks OK????? *slap in the face* Dude that paint job to the ramp reeks of awesomesness, and if it really is your first attempt *gets on kness* WE ARE NOT WORTHY!!!!!!!!!!! :cuss serioulsy, that ramp job is class! The ony possible way you could make that better is if you added some rust here and there and some weathering to the armour ie bullet marks etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 these are awesome!! but why are the photos so soft have you done that on purpose..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSilver Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hey guys, Sorry for the lack of updates. Unfortunately "Real Life" has reared it's ugly head. My girlfriend has been very ill and so painting has had to take a back seat for a couple of weeks, which means I am a bit behind schedule, but I thought I should post what I have done so far. Here is my next 250pts. These were due to be completed by 9th March, but I am confident that I can get them finished in a weekend. Scout Squad 2: Sergeant Combi Plasma, Heavy Bolter, 3 x Bolters http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00405.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00407.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00410.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/NewImage3.jpghttp://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/NewImage-2.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00408.jpg Space marine captain: Relic Blade, Combi Plasma http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00402.jpg Obviously still stuff to finish off but overall I am very happy with the way is turning out. I am managing to get them painted in what for me is a fast time, without feeling as though I have sacrificed any quality, or feel I have rushed. In the next 3-4 weeks I will be painting up a 5 man assault squad and 2 Land Speeders to give me a bit more "punch". And cheers to everyone for the positive comments, it keeps me motivated to get these guys done. And I'm not sure why the photos are slightly soft focus, I think it's the work camera, although I think it adds a nice 80's feel to them! http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/NewImage5.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00403.jpg Army So far: 500 points http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00416.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindaris Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Space marine captain: Relic Blade, Combi Plasma http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00402.jpg Not to be a prat, but that looks like a Combi Melta to me <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSilver Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Oops, you are of course absolutely right, it is indeed a combi melta! I must have been distracted by his Superman cape <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglephill Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 whoa, if you need kind words to keep you motivated then please, accept the following as a plea to keep going: WOW AWSOME SWEET COOL GREAT TECHNIQUE WELL DONE KEEP AT IT and i hope your GF is feeling better <_< phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
{}{ Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Wow incredible painting , at first I thought that they were 'eavy metal / studio models!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Awesome painting skill you have there mate, the blue looks great, very neat work indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles 2.0 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 me likey even though they are ultramarines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSilver Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Cheers guys, Girlfriend came home from hospital last night which has not only improved my mood (which makes me more inclined to paint), but also means I'll have more time to spend with my toy soldiers! ;) Although no doubt if I'm not careful next month's deadline will be missed because I will be single and too depressed to paint! :( But anyway, cheers for the positive feedback, it really does make me paint, and hopefully I should have some updates soon. I am thinking of doing a step by step marine too, so keep an eye out for that. Cheers for looking. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Carlin Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 These are already inspiring i can't wait to see these done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Fantastic painted models really. I wish i could paint my marines like that :lol: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 dam man ur painting is sooooo good really impressive keep um coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSilver Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hey guys, sorry for not posting for a while but I have a small update.... A bit of a disastrous month for me this time around as I have not managed to stay on schedule at all, and am now a bit behind. I didn't get last month's squads finished and this month was supposed to finish a 5 man Assault Squad and 2 Land Speeders. Well the Assault Squad is almost finished, but the Speeders are currently only base coated unfortunately... Any way here's where I am with the Assault Marines, should have these finished by the end of today but won't have the camera so thought I would put these pics up anyway Assault Marines: http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00426.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00425.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00424.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/geekfilth/DSC00423.jpg Hopefully I can get back on target and get some more work done this weekend. I have to paint 5 Terminators for the next segment of the army. Cheers for looking. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 These are some really sweet Smurfs. I love the almost 2nd Ed feel to them. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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