Shortsonfire79 Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 I went out and finally got some .040" plasticard rods, so I did the rivets on my Dreadnought. This is pre-sanding, so they can all be an universal size. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2773.jpg And I finished the squad....in terms of torsos :( The guns aren't glued on yet, thats why there are gaps in the hands. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2775.jpg And since I only have a squad or three of Deathwing..I'm seriously contemplating using my Land Raider Exterminus for my Black Fists. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2776.jpg The only problem is, is that the iconography on the weapon housings are swords and wings....I could peel them off, but I'm almost certain that it'll leave a residue, and unsightly markings on the housing detail... What do you think I should do? Should I rename the chapter Obsidian Angels? I'm not a fan really...but I don't know... http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2777.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2161549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybrus Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Looks great, the rivits make the Dread looks aces. Yes Como is short for Comunacation trooper or raidoman or radio op or your 0621 MOS. As for removing the symbols its not that bad, you just need a good file. Take off the old symbol and then file and sand until your back to bare plastic. There is nothing that can't be recovered with a little time and effort, and sharpe blade, and a good file. Then again there is few things you can't get done with just a sharp knife B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2161766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalevolentMc Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Dude don't even trip. It shouldn't be too much of a hassle to remove yeah.. but a hassle nonetheless. You don't really need to justify it to anyone but yourself if you know what i mean.. If you slap some Fist Iconography on there, should be just fine.. I mean for example in my Army; Called the Star Shades. The symbolism is mainly BT, but painted otherwise. BUT i also use Dark Angel stuff.. But what i did to justify the Angel Iconography was say that an Elite/Fast Attack Entry is called 'Shade Angels.' So they still have the BT Cross, but only some of the units are elite lore Angel ascendants or something lol.. For your army, you could just say the Tank is the personal transport of... The Angelic Fist. Your supreme grand master or something, and that would clear some stuff up. Lol, anyway just examples. Kudos on the Army, keep it up! - MMC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2161784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korkaz Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 My friend is giving me a Vindicator with Dark Angel Doors attached :) I plan on just painting the Reeper model red and calling it good lol for my crimson fist army...If it's a custom chapter and you like the logos i'd say keep em imo. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2161812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 I've started work on my 1st Company Captain..I don't know where I'm going with him yet, I just wanted to give him a storm shield :P :D I think its a good decision. You don't see too many right handed shields, except for the masters of the chapter, which is where I got the shield, since I had 2 kits... http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2782.jpg And the molds for the shoulder pad detail and belt buckles was a great success! http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2781.jpg As for removing the symbols its not that bad, you just need a good file. Take off the old symbol and then file and sand until your back to bare plastic. There is nothing that can't be recovered with a little time and effort, and sharpe blade, and a good file. It shouldn't be too much of a hassle to remove yeah.. but a hassle nonetheless. I'll see what I can do about ripping off those DA icons...I used plastic glue, so it leaves a bit of residue...even when sanded. I had to pull of some for my current Land Raider, and you can see some holes where they were. Hmm.. :-/ It was a bit harder on the Raider, because f the raised edges around it. So I don't know how I'll do the others. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2783.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2163279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 I guess I don't know how to count, I only assembled 9 Sternguard :) So I put together another. I'll start on the legs later. I also pulled out the firsts casts for the shoulder pads. It was a bit tricky, because I used less green stuff than I should have, so there weren't any lips for me to grab on to. And the belt buckles turned out great...but one of them...had a piece of hair molded onto it...so theres a nice thin line going down the side of it. :P Oh well http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2787.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2163808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thexmarine Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 with the markings left on the land raider turn them into battle damage. I think it would look and lot better, and nice job with the painting it's very clean and the colors are great. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2164743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 The GS casts are currently making me very happy, especially the ease of adding them to my marines. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2792.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2793.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2794.jpg Now I just have to finish...start his legs. And add pouches and stuff. Every Marine will have the bolt pistol holsters...so far, I have 3 casted...sheesh :) I'm not sure if I want battle damage on my Exterminus...I'm not a huge fan of it. But thanks on the painting ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2164944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 So I tried to make this pose as natural as possible. :D http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2795.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2796.jpg Its still blue tacked, but I don't know how much I like it...I'll wait for some C&C and opinions. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2166553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 I'm still thinking on that Land Raider... This is the busiest week I've had in a while. Several rehearsals for the Hollywood Christmas Parade, went to see Wicked tonight, football game to play at on Friday, tomorrow I have several rallies...damn... I did more casts, and I should be able to get 3 sets of shoulder pads done at once. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2797.jpg I did a set of grieves too, but they didn't come out at all. Looked horrible, so I won't be doing them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2168023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 I have 4 almost done, they just need purity seals, and the one on the right needs a bolt pistol. You can't see the Heavy Bolter's pistol, but everyone gets one. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2799.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2172051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybrus Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Looking great man, I wish my casting came out half as good as yours do... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2172135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Just keep working at it Tybrus. And watch my tutorial videos ;) Ah...so I bought a full close combat terminator squad from Rictus last week, and they arrived. :D And the 5 sets of DA Shoulder pads as well. Though I must say..I kinda hate having a bit of OCD... http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2804.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2805.jpg And I think now that my 1st company has amassed its numbers to 60 or so, including random characters and such. Heres a picture of the army as it stands...quite an expensive one, I'll say. ;) http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2807.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2179467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Squad Prometheus. The members of Sternguard Veteran squad Prometheus have been hand selected by Sergeant Andromedus. Each member has been in the squad for over a century. They have all had extensive training with every weapon in the Space Marine arsenal, though they are highly specialized in all forms melta weaponry more so than any other. As Prometheus was a being of fire, they use the burning might of melta weaponry to take down their foes. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2811.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2812.jpg Finished :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2193356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybrus Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Looking really good. Love JUdge Dreeds =) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2227922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 This squad is going to look like its using as much cover as it can get. Finished one of the Lascannoneers. He has a servoskull to make sure his aim is true... or something... and the parchment on the casing of his weapon is for tallying of his vehicle kills. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2845.jpg I added another guy to his squad as well. This one I had fun with coming up with the idea. I imagined a guy peeking around a corner to snap a shot, but instead, I figured marines wouldn't peek, so he'd just be leaning up against a wall or something to hold his arm steady. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2841.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2842.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2843.jpg The whole squad will get their wings when they're almost all complete. 2 down, 8 to go. I finished the flamer guy to the best of my ability, I need to locate some sort of tube for his flamers. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2855.jpg For the guy leaning on the wall, I was unable to undo his torso, as I used plastic glue, and I didn't want to break him. The dreadnoughts can be used as either venerable or normal, depending on how I want to play. And yes, the Warmachine bases are a pain, I've used them on my first Terminators, so I kept with the plan. I just cover my bases up with a small piece of cardboard with some glue. Saves precious resources. After seeing the preview to Iron Man 2, and an episode from Avatar: The Last Airbender, season 2. (Yes I'm a kid still though :D ) I took this: http://dailypop.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/whiplash.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/Picture1-3.png I created this guy. He will be on an Vanguard Assault Marine's body, with a jetback, to be looking like hes landing, while bringing his lightning whips down. In the codex, it says any Vanguard marine may replace his pistol for a power weapon, and since the Sergeant already has one, and a power sword, I gave him two. I hope this is legal, but if its not, I could just give another Vanguard one of them. They both count as power swords, I don't know how well that'll fly in the gaming world, but I think it looks kinda cool. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2854.jpg I've made hardly any other progress anywhere though.. But I thought it was kinda cool :D Let me know what you think please. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2256818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Can't believe I missed this thread! Really like the conversions, especially the LasCannon and the Pyro Flamer ;). Nice Vanguard conversion... But isn't that a tad bit too long? It may be hard to paint, and fragile. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2259388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thanks Capt. Lysander. The whips are quite long, but they are far from fragile. The green stuff is wrapped around a thin metal wire. I decided to magnetize the whip arms, since they're so big, they'll most likely get in the way of an actual game. I've finished the crux terminatus' on my command squad and on Sternguard Squad Prometheus, including knee pad detail and belt buckles and stuff. I used the instructions from WD 356, with the Space Hulk how to by the 'Eavy Metal team. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2861.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2862.jpg What do you think? =-D I think its the best I've ever painted anything before =-D The bases are still in progress...I'm just too lazy to pour the glue for the sand... Comments please? =-D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2271576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Ah, in that case, the whip is really good ;). If it does get in the way, what are you planning to use? I really like the cloaks: the mix of yellow, orange, and red work great together. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2271986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Haha, thanks about the whip. When I play, I'll just leave the arms on until they get in the way of the actual game play, then I'll take them off. The cloaks aren't actually done. The tan is just a basecoat, its not done yet, but thanks for thinking its great. I took the time to finally base all the models in my army except maybe a couple of guys I didn't see. I'm waiting for most of the glue to dry, as I did it in waves, but I'll paint them sometime soonish. The Command Squad was based in wave one, with all the other non-glued models. They're based a bit higher than everything else, and they're also pinned to the cork, because with my experience with putting models on top of something like a piece of slate or cork, it'll fall off. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2871.jpg This is the army as it stands now, except the Land Raider, which wouldn't fit in the picture ^o) http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/Shortsonfire82/IMG_2881-2.jpg Could I please get a comment this time? ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2274374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybrus Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Sorry to have been away so long, Love how far you have gotten, and that whip is insane. The use of cover on your guys looks great as well, and will be even better if that fouce is alwys used to hold objectives in your LZ. Your painting is also really getting ALOT better, maybe a nice wash on that shield and your set. Glad to see your posting again as well... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2274415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Ahh, thanks Tybrus. Always great to hear a kind word from an expert painter. Thanks for the comment on the painting, I've been trying a lot harder for some reason. =-p You said 'LZ', what does that mean? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2274457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanan Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 hey Shortsonfire79, i like all the work youre putting into your new chapter. some really nice ideas there, i hope you can get more of the painting finished and i look forward to seeing the Land Raider Exterminus painted. that is one scary looking tank! ~grins~ oh and LZ is a military acronym for Landing Zone. anyways i look forward to seeing more updates from you. best of luck mate. kanan Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2276394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asrech Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Looking good brother! Looooving the fire-bat flamer marine :unsure: Might just have to steal that idea from you ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2276412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 LZ is a military acronym for Landing Zone. Thanks Kanan and Pedersen for the kind words. What do you mean by Fire-Bat? :unsure: Thats what I thought Kanan, but it didn't make sense in context to me. I guess it does.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175865-black-fists-space-marines/page/3/#findComment-2276416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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