scruff Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 As the title says I have decided to have a go at something other than a blue marine. I found an old conversion I'd done with the body, decided I didn't like it and thought I'd try something new. Not sure what he'll be, captain or just a sergeant but it's done more as a change of pace. http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/darkangel004.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/darkangel003.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/darkangel005.jpg Still have a bit of tidying up to do before painting but thought I'd put it up for comments and suggestions, also toying with the idea of a back banner as well but not really sure on that. The bolt pistol will be interchangeable with a plasma pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Hot damn thats pretty amazing. You shall bring our Chapter honor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alienerd Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Now that is amazing, bt dark angels are green usualy, not blue. The helmet is an exact replica of the honour guard ones, its stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typical Cricket Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Nice. Cool idea with the wings on his helmet! :cuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortifis Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Now that is amazing, bt dark angels are green usualy, not blue. That's what he's saying, read the original post :P Very nice, clean sculpting. I'm very jealous :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justicar Crucius Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 how did you do the helmet eagle, can you post instructions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittenofdeath Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 am i mistaken, or is that a space wolf sword arm on a dark angel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drudge Dreadnought Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Looks great, but it could really use something on top of the helmet like a crest or wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Looks great, but it could really use something on top of the helmet like a crest or wings. But the whole helmet is wings! I have to agree though, the top of the helmet is a tiny bit plain. Really, really, really awesome GS work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Phoenix Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'll accept the helmet for a sergeant or other veteran and think that the backpack will help. Not sure as it's unpainted but I think this visor might turn out to be a little too narrow, like he'll have no eyes unless you do a lot with the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 how did you do the helmet eagle, can you post instructions I made the helmet in three main steps, should have thought to take pictures but got carried away. First thing is to trim down the original helmet, cut/file off the pipes and boxy bits they come from and then trim down the front of the helmet around the grille. Use some green stuff to get the basic wing shape and rebuild the front of the helmet below the visor then leave to set. I also carved in some lines just to get an idea of where the 'feathers' would be. Once that's dry come back to it and working from top to bottom use small rolls of green stuff for each feather, slope it into the face at the bottom and square off the top, as you sculpt each feather will then cover the bottom of the one above where it meets the helmet. Allow to set. Repeat the above with shorter rolls of green stuff for the top layer of feathers and another long roll to add the trim around the top. I'll try and get some pictures if I do another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 And yes that is a space wolf arm, I was running out of power swords so had to make do. Not sure what to add to the top of the helmet, I think more wings would be over the top but a crest might make it look a bit too Ultramarine. Open to suggestions with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Phoenix Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 if the wings are white/silver/gold and the armor is deepest green, i think you could work with just say, a row of 3 small studs along the top band. a hood would be too much with the wings i think, although hoods are also chill. Maybe Laurels? but i prefer those on BAs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 Have mostly finished painting now so thought I'd update this a bit. http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2040.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2041.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2042.jpg And one with a plasma pistol http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2043.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyear Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I like it, all cept for the Dress. But.. oh wait he's a Dark Angel, they're all dress wearing pansies. *Hides form the Dark Angels* Okay now that griping has been done with, In all honesty, I like the model, nice conversion, nice helm etc. Except for the hair at the top. It seems.. somehow out of place on the model. He's not a closet Space Wolf is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Those darn sneaky, thieving Dark Angels. Give us back our sword! :) Looks good! Amazing GS. The plume seems like it should be a little further back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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