jah-joshua Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 hey B&C... i took some new pics of some old minis for ebay... this guy is one of my favorites from back in the day... converted and painted back in the day when Brother Artemis, and Inquisitor, were new releases... what was that, 2001??? as soon as i saw Artemis. i knew he needed to be converted into a Sallie with dreadlocks... then i figured something had to be done about the roman nose, if he was gonna be a brother... since i was living in Amsterdam at the time, the GW manager was laid back enough to give him pride of place in the window display... the paintjob is showin' it's age a little... i will definitely have to have another go at the larger marine again... maybe as a proper Deathwatch marine next time... on to the pics: http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/jah-minis/forum%20pics/54MMSallie.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/jah-minis/forum%20pics/54MMSallie3.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/jah-minis/forum%20pics/54MMSallie1.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/jah-minis/forum%20pics/54MMSallie2.jpg thanks for lookin'... cheers jah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyriel Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Nice but the hair looks kinda demonic, like an octopus. How is he going to fit in a helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HVNSNTSOLDIER Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 He be jammin' da bolter mon! Was doing something like this for my Deathguard hero, but his dreads were tentacles. Very cool! Can't wait to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-wrex Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I knew I wasn't the only person who imagined Rastamanders!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyriel Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Where are the reefers dude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genome Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 The best Salamander i have seen ever period. Good work man and stay Irie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bob Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 The painting is gorgeous, your highlighting is top-class, the green is gorgeous, and the freehanded flames are awesome. However, I have to admit, the dreadlocks are ruining the mini for me. I don't know whether it's the concept or the execution, but they don't seem right to me. Everything but the dreads are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-wrex Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Where are the reefers dude? Belt pouches, most likely. Or behind the ears, under the dreads. Not that I've considered where marnies could/would carry said items... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcL63 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 The painting is gorgeous, your highlighting is top-class, the green is gorgeous, and the freehanded flames are awesome. However, I have to admit, the dreadlocks are ruining the mini for me. I don't know whether it's the concept or the execution, but they don't seem right to me. Everything but the dreads are awesome. Essentially I agree. I find something a bit off about the posing- of the sword arm in particular; but otherwise I echo Darth Bob's sentiments. The hair just doesn't work. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperialis_Dominatus Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Not that I've considered where marnies could/would carry said items... ;) Within those gigantic leg greaves? Must be able to carry quite a stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-wrex Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Not that I've considered where marnies could/would carry said items... :lol: Within those gigantic leg greaves? Must be able to carry quite a stash. lol I love this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tastytaste Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I love the Jamaican icons on the knee caps! As a paint job really nice work. The hair is really sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugski Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I know that mini from a couple of visits to GW Amsterdam. It always captured me as a striking Space Marine. I even have an Artemis myself who, after being stripped a couple of years ago, still lacks a proper paintjob. I just wonder how you did those dreadlocks, any pointers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah-joshua Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 thanks for all the replies... @c-wrex: rastamanders, i love it!!! i have to agree, the dreads didn't work out as well as i invisioned... i just drilled some random holes in the head, glued some wires in, and pushed greenstuff around 'em... i did learn what not to do, which is good... i should have greenstuffed the wires before i glued 'em in, so i could roll the greenstuff around the wire... over the last 8 years since i did this guy, i have been lucky enough to spend time with some of the top sculptors in the industry, and watched 'em work... i learned alot, but i'm always so busy painting other people's minis, i never get to practice with the green stuff... if i did this again, i would definitely take more time to do each dread better... i did capture the sense of flyin' locks as the marine charges, but they are messy... by the way, what do you think the little pouch on his belt is for??? it ain't holdin' a bolter clip, i'll tell ya that much... cheers jah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Everything about this guy is great...except the hair. At first glance it looks like...poops...sprouting from his head :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikik Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 that's awesome!!!! why isn't it in Amsterdam anymore? I come there often and I haven't seen him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah-joshua Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 i moved away in '03... this is 1 of the minis i took with me... i left about 40 minis that were on display in A'dam, Haarlem, and Rotterdam behind... i believe they are all packed away in a box in the backroom waitin' for me to come get 'em... i hope to pass through A'dam next year to visit friends and claim my minis... de mazzel jah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 are you auctioning him off? he showed up on ebay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potan Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Rastamanders :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah-joshua Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 yes, he is up for sale... i'm gettin' rid of my old minis, 'cause i've seen 'em enough... i'd rather someone else be stoked to have 'em, since they just hide out in my army transport gatherin' dust in a corner... cheers jah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loken of the 10th Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 THATS EPIC!!!!! :blink: How Much?? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Desmodus Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Everything about this guy is great...except the hair. At first glance it looks like...poops...sprouting from his head :drool: *giggle* My thoughts exactly. :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_unforgiven Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I kinda want to start a small 500 pt Rastamanders renegade army. I can see it now a company that refused to anwser the imperial defense calls and instead sat in there shag interiored battlebarge listening to reggae. A converted predator has a lascannon sponson that is now a giant bong. :drool: :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Legion Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-wrex Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 To reiterate: I love this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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