Rob_Loken Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hello there thought I'd share some pics of my test Imperial Fist marine. I was thinking of maybe putting together a small combat patrol force of Imperial Fists but thought I should see if I could do yellow first. The marine is an old mini who has been cut up into many parts and had many things filed off so the finish isn't particularly smooth. But I'm interested to know what I can do to give the mini more depth. I've lined him with Gryphonne Sepia and then Devlan Mud in the deeper recesse but it still looks a bit...meh. Any help would be much appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essayons Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 It looks very good. If you drill out the boltpistol barrel, it will look incredible. You have the color down (the most difficult part), just get that hole drilled!!! Essayons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1894752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khrangar Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The head looks a little too high up on the body, but other than that, it's quite good. The yellow is quite nice and the washing suits it. Maybe something on the chest would help seperate the yellow on the head and body. Khrangar Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1894756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 It's not inking, it's washing. ;) Anyway, perhaps an extra layer of shading, and/or a layer of highlighting would make the armor "pop" a little more. Also, the grill of the helmet should be black, and the barrel drilled out on the bolt pistol. Those small things would take this to a dramatic level. Great work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1894769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
5nivF Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 not sur if it will help but ive been using ogyrn flesh for the shading in my yellows.. not as brown as devlan mud but i love it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1894821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiq Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Try painting lines of Devlan mud in the armour joints, for example where the shoulderpad meets the trim and along the helmet mohawk/vent thingy. The yellow you've achieved though is great, the model just needs a bit more contrast between light and dark. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1894826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Cheers for the replies. Thanks 5nivF, I'll give that Ogryn Flesh a try, cheers for the tip. And about the head being quite high, two things conspire on this model to make it that way. Firstly the torso had an Iron warriors head on it which was attached with some sort of wonder glue, when it came off (eventually) it took some of the gorget with it. And secondly there is still some of that same wonder glue in the neck socket. But like I said he's only to see what the colours are like. I've been working with the gril a bit today as well, I added another layer of Badab Black wash to it to make it stand out and I've built up some of the washes on the helmet. Originally he would have had a skull on his chest but it was so full of gunk and a slip of the modeling knife that I decided to get rid of it all together. Perhaps he's a penitent or something :D. Any ways cheers for the advice I'll try and get some pics up soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1895420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clausel Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I must suggest removing the mold line on the BP Other than that: Stunning work. Cant wait to see more from you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1895439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Right so I did a bit more work on him today, I drill out the bolt pistol when I get a drill, which could be a while. Any way I've added more badab black to the grill and some washes of devlan mud to the helmet to try and give it more depth. Also lined the inside of the trims a bit more. I'm thinking if I do a small force of these that they ar all gonna have sculpted shoulder pads cos those transfers annoy me. :mellow: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1896085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Well I've more or less finished that mini now (even got round to basing him :D ). I also finished another on who still needs basing but I've begun work on a Heavy Flamer marine for a sternguard unit. So without further ado; I'm aware of the hideous mold line on his head, but noticed to late. C&C appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1907444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spez Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 They look very good..... How did you go about doing the lenses? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1907490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks, I'm just using Thraka Green and building that up. Trying to go for a glassy effect. It's also real easy and pools in the right places. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1907495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spez Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 :P Thanks I will give that a go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1907540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkman Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hi! I think your IFs are looking pretty good! What's the recipe for your yellow? Looking forward to see more of them! Ink Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1907660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimfoe Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I like the heavy flamer. I'm working on two for my sternguard (just waiting for bits in the mail). I was wondering on the build out you planned for the 10 man unit. Look at this thread, please and let me know if you have comments. Thanks. Pedro and Sternguard I'm in the process of painting some crimson fists for my son. I think this unit would work for you as well if you're willing to paint Pedro yellow.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1907752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys. Grimfoe@ Spookily enough I was debating this with myself last night. I think it looks sound but I'm no master tactician. I was thinking of using Pedro as well, I see where you're coming from with the combi-meltas too you could certainly do some damage with them. Not a bad idea all round. Inkman@ The recipie is super simple, it's just thinned down Golden Yellow on a white undercoat and using Gryphonne Sepia and Devlan Mud for shading. Then what ever company trim you fancy really. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1908175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Right I have updates on the Heavy Flamer vet. (conjures up an image of a disturbing Vetinary Practice). I've finished most of him but i have a few more things to do. His base is in the works and I have to add decals to him. Also I need to try and touch up the chest eagle a bit. But otherwise I'm pretty pleased with him so far. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1910105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookster Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 you don't need a drill to drill out your barrels I find a craft knife works well as I don't have a drill either Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1910756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlend90 Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Like It, Pretty cool. I am testing out some colors today myself. but no one replys on my post^^ Good Work, keep it coming:) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1910801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hello again, I thought I'd post up some progress of my 500pt Imperial Fist force. After doing some yellow dudes I figured I'd try my hand at a small force. Here are the pics. Here's an army shot. This is my Pedro Kantor, I swapped the head for the Sarg head in the Tactical box and gave him a regular looking Storm Bolter because the arm in the blister was miscast. Plus it gives him a slightly more individual look and it means, should I for some reason want he could be played as a Sternguard if I wanted to. And finally here is a pic of the unit I've undercoated and begun painting. I'm not too happy with the way the heads came out and blame my impatience for that. So I've now decided to take this as slowly as possible to ensure they actually look good. Cheers Duncs Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1916304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindaris Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I really like your Pedro :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1916317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimfoe Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Like the looks of both your Pedro and Sternguard. Nice job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1916644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks for the kind words guys. Over this weekend I've made a bit of progress with the squad and Pedro. I've filled in most of the details on the Tacticals and given a few more coats of yellow to Pedro. Still got a bit to do on the squad but hopefully should have them finished by midweek. Then I can start on squad two and finish off the Dreadnought I've had sitting around for a year or so. For the markings I've decided that first squad will have a white trim around the tactical arrow and second will have yellow sort of following the codex company markings but on a squad level. Pedro; Tactical Squad; Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1918550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 I know it's double posting and all that but I figured it is an update not just a bump. Done more work on Pedro and started second squad with only a few minor details left to do on 1st Squad. Pedro Squad mate with first layer of yellow The Squad together Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/161390-imperial-fist-log/#findComment-1921050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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