nurglespuss Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (Updates further down post, lates updates at bottom) but heres the latest :) http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9232_305285830322_633810322_9070515_3550232_n.jpghttp://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9232_305285825322_633810322_9070514_6021969_n.jpghttp://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9232_305285815322_633810322_9070513_3197740_n.jpg Hey all, I've walways wanted a pop at the lions from the high elf chariot, and hey presto! the space wolves codex comes out :) so heres a mid-way shot of my effort so far :) please comment! http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs274.snc1/10123_296731180322_633810322_8948970_1828429_n.jpg Weird broken wrist pose http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs274.snc1/10123_296804475322_633810322_8950500_1082008_n.jpg Better I hope :) Thanks! just need to cut some rivets, decide If I want 3d detailing on the shield, sort the axe out a bit more, the back pack will have a fur cloack, but I'll do tht seperately :) Cheers all! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Hengis Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Looks awesome so far dude Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 From what I can see in the picture, the left arm (with hammer) looks a bit messed up. Maybe some more pictures from different angles? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hi there :) thanks for the great comments :) and your right, there is something weird with the axe arm )mooks like he's broken his wrist) I shal change that. here are some more angles, now off to cut rivets, and pick a new arm! :) http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs254.snc1/10123_296746350322_633810322_8949312_5343785_n.jpghttp://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs274.snc1/10123_296746360322_633810322_8949314_7975500_n.jpghttp://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs274.snc1/10123_296746365322_633810322_8949315_7344452_n.jpghttp://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs274.snc1/10123_296746375322_633810322_8949316_3406388_n.jpghttp://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs274.snc1/10123_296746380322_633810322_8949317_2013814_n.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Awesome work! I say loose the crazy viking beard and add some robes. Make him a son of the Lion! Or on the other hand swap the tail out for a wolf tail and it may go a long way to making it look more Fenrisian wolf-like (which don't exactly resemble terran wolves completely anyway). Of course, I don't expect you to do any of that, it looks great as is. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aekold Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 A great start I must say. A few points ofr improvement: 1. As said before, change the tail to something more wolf-like. 2. Change the weapon he is holding. To me, it just screams chaos. 3. change the skull of the back of the wolf to something else. Maybe a more wolf-like skull. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hi there Aekhold :P thanks for the comments! http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs274.snc1/10123_296804475322_633810322_8950500_1082008_n.jpg A great start I must say. A few points ofr improvement: 1. As said before, change the tail to something more wolf-like. Well, its going to be an Ice Lion :ermm: so I'll keep the lions tail (and the tail of where they got lions will also be explained once I've written their back story!) 2. Change the weapon he is holding. To me, it just screams chaos. Yep, the weapon belonged to a rebel dark angel, whom he was able to dispatch..... 3. change the skull of the back of the wolf to something else. Maybe a more wolf-like skull. and the skull is an Ork skull, I havent got a wolf skull as yet, but as I'm making a pair of these, to accompany something far grander in scale, I will try that out when I buy some space wolf bits!! Thanks again! and I hope this pose is better. Hi EPK! Awesome work! ~ thanks loads!! I say loose the crazy viking beard and add some robes. Make him a son of the Lion! ~ LOL! My last army was Dark Angels :) but I'm a ZZtop fan!!! Or on the other hand swap the tail out for a wolf tail and it may go a long way to making it look more Fenrisian wolf-like (which don't exactly resemble terran wolves completely anyway). ~ I know you all love wolves, and I should too, but its a freakin lion!! lol :) Of course, I don't expect you to do any of that, it looks great as is. Great ideas :) I think someone should definately do Ravenwing lion riders, and use em in a game against thunderwolves : would be awesome!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 That arm is much better. The only problem left I have with him are the legs. The are spread apart way too wide. If you look at pictures of people riding horses, you will see that their legs are nearer to the animal and not spreading in all directions. I have faced the same problem when I built some Chaos Marines mounted on Bretonnian horses. It helps if you cut the legs at the waist and at the knees and then rearrange them. Another thing to do would be to build up a saddle with either GS or bitz so the Marine sits higher. Right now the legs still look unnatural. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Cheers, Ah well, thats how the lion is built! I, cut repositiones, and resculpted the waist etc. I've gone for the pose used by shetland pony riders etc. which is quite bowlegged, but not unnatural, thanks ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 It was just a suggestion. Why you would want your Space Marine look like a pony rider is a mystery to me, but it's your mini! ^^ I'm looking forward to seeing your progress anyways... Keep up the good work. EDIT: Your posing is quite accurate actually Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hi sorry if hat came accross wrong! The dangers of text sounding alot harsher than it meant caught me out! thanks loads for the suggestions, and I really appreciate the comments. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrus Manus Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Very cool, a different take. Where is that Lion face/skull from on his shoulder guard? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Ah now thats from the lion sprue, a fantastic sprue! You get 2 lions, 2 lion cloaks, 2 lion head shoulder thingies etc. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2148746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Brother Sargent Tiberius- Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 cool idea, nice job! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2149203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 OMG! That is absolutely amazing, and now I can use the space wolves codex, while totaly fitting with my chapters fluff. :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2149292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Yay! thats awesome!!!! Thanks again :sweat: Just gotta decide what colour to do the lion now..... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2149501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morticon Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Just a side note - the lion doesnt look too far off from what the fen wolf pics look like in the new dex. Thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2149668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Tis a good point, with minor conversion work, the lion could easily be a wolf, just some green stuff fur, new tale, and change the facial features and ears a little :D OK - I digress, here is a little update :) http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs255.snc1/10233_297803490322_633810322_8967777_5277146_n.jpg Base coated with a humbrol dark grey spray, then I applied Fenris Grey over the top. http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs275.snc1/10233_297803495322_633810322_8967778_976380_n.jpg Highleted armour up with astronomican grey, through to skull white. Then washed back down with devlan mud/fenris grey mix. Added some yellow, but have now stopped for a moment, because I really cant decide what colour to do the lion. I wanted the rider to have a big blond beard, but may have to go the ginger route... Anyway, please let me know what you think of this grey, and ideas you have!! Thanks again! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2149694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papy carni Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Love that model ;) , i would just had put some greenstuff on the joint of the lion's mane Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2150379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hi there! Thanks alot! Your quite right, I've been pretty lazy there! Twill be corrected before mr Puss is painted :) Heres another update! Can we say..... ginger? http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs234.snc1/8117_298173745322_633810322_8972579_8060011_n.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2150410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 What are you gonna paint the lion? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2150824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin thyphon34 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 oh dude i think that would be so great for the dark angles!!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2150831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Cheers guys :blink: I'm thinking of dheneb stone for the lion, its hard to choose a colour that will go with the gray armour!! Some one should make a Fallen DA version, called Skeletor :( UPDATE: My attempt at a frost axe :P Please let me know what you think, as I havent painted one before! http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9232_298805525322_633810322_8981718_3771415_n.jpg Edit: also finally chose Wolflord to work for :P Gunnar Red Moon, reminds me of me! also started on shield, once I've finished straightening the stripes, Hoping to paint a rearing wolf on the front. http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9232_298886525322_633810322_8982613_6364189_n.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2151176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9232_300036050322_633810322_8995553_3813112_n.jpg Hi guys, not to bump my own post, but, is this a good rep of Blood Moons chapter icon? thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2153501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybrus Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I think it looks great, cant wait to see more Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181459-thunderwolf-rideronly-not-a-wolf-updated-211009/#findComment-2153985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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