scruff Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 This is the last HQ choice I have left to model in terminator armour and once I saw the space hulk miniatures I just couldn't resist any longer. I also wanted to carry over a theme from this power amoured chaplain, so again I'm going with the genestealer skull helmet to make him look like a veteran tyranid fighter. http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF1544.jpg At the moment it's still fairly early days. Most of the basic greenstuffing is done with just a bit of tidying up now before I can start painting. http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2107.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2108.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2109.jpg And finally, just to show off how big the model looks once it's on a base, a scale pic with a chaos lord I've been painting http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2110.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarker Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Interesting mini, wants to see it painted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiq Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Holy emperor on a stick that's awsome. Might have to steal that idea for my own 4th co Ultras if it's okay with you. Can't wait to see how it will look painted, though judging from the power armoured version we won't be disappointed. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I think thats rather rather cool, great sculpting work ^_^ I do have one comment though, before you start painting. The Crozius, it looks, well, quite small compared to the rest of him? the storm bolter 'big' the helmet 'big', the armour 'big big' but the crozius 'normal'.... just an observation though. edit: also to anyone looking for spacehulk, they still have plenty of copies at warhammer world, they had a whole stack in front of the till a short while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 that chaplain is AWESOME so much for space hulk selling out super fast , there are still copies everywhere apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Apostle Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Genestealer skull! What an awesome idea! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 First off thanks for the replies, and feel free to steal the genestealer skull idea, it's a bit of work to turn into a helmet but I like it. I do have one comment though, before you start painting. The Crozius, it looks, well, quite small compared to the rest of him? the storm bolter 'big' the helmet 'big', the armour 'big big' but the crozius 'normal'.... just an observation though. The crozius is actually pretty hefty, I'd guess almost as tall as the model itself but I've kept it at the same angle the sword was held at so that kind of screws up the perspective a bit. I was actually worried it was a bit too big but now I don't think I'll worry about it. Painting will probably start next week now as I've had to go back to work and won't have light to go outside and undercoat till the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Have finally managed to start painting but have to leave it for a few days now as I'm off on my hols tomorrow. Mostly still just basic colours but here's a few pics http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2115.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2116.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2117.jpg Not sure about the wings on the right shoulder pad, may do them in gold instead. Also thinking I may do the shield on the chest eagle some sort of metal, or possibly white, as I'm not sure the blue works too well. Anyone with opinions or ideas feel free to chip in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathTyrant Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 That's a nice use of a Space Hulk Termie, I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poisonfrog Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 nice work , strong green stuff-fu, inspiration to the rest of us oi oi oi frog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Back from holiday now and have managed to get a bit more done before getting distracted by a mordheim gang. Mostly just an update on the painting but I also decided that I didn't like the right shoulder pad so that's been redone with a nice simple chapter badge. I thought keeping it simple would be a nice contrast with all the detail on the rest of the model. So anyway, pics http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2540.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2541.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2542.jpg I'm thinking that the cloak will also be red but i was getting tired and didn't want to make a start on such a large area and not finish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A17roolz Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Love the model, love it. Would be a great addition fluff wise to a tyranid hunter sternguard unit. Great job :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor's Champion Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Its cool. Heresy, but cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Dave Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 that is amazing ! well done :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtakuGundam Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I like the way that the model gives an intimidating, wizened impression. i'd hate to face him on the battlefield. great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlmb_123 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 The power-armoured version is fantastic, and this is coming along brilliantly. Loads of people have said this, but I feel obliged to do so as well: tying the Chaplain to the fluff with the Genestealer helmet is a stroke of genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtTelion Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I was going to ask where you got the Genestealer Helmet from... then i realised you had sculpted the helmet itself! Ok... well i dont have the skills to sculpt part of a helmet (my greenstuff ability goes as far as filling gaps so far). I was wondering if it would be possible to file down a helmet enough to attach the genestealer skull? Might be worth a go, unless any of you can think of a better way to do it? I take it the skull is just from the genestealers plastics box??? Fantastic work, Both the power armour and the termie are both very impressive! Cant wait to see it finished. I managed to get hold of a copy of Space Hulk for just over the retail price, and want to convert all the Termies to UltraMarines. I reckon its gonna take a while though!!! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 First off thanks for all the replies and comments. And SgtTelion I did try filing down the skull and a spare terminator helmet but I just couldn't get it to sit right together. Having said that for the power armoured version I used a filed down helmet and that worked fine. If you're not feeling that confident at greenstuffing it that could be an option. I'd say give the greenstuff a go, it looks more daunting than it is. The genestealer skull is actually pretty similar in shape to a terminator helmet, you just need to round off the bottom with a ball of greenstuff so it fits in the helmet space and then build up the rest a bit at a time letting each stage set before moving on. Patience is the key and remember practice makes perfect so if you don't like what you've done just peel off the green stuff and start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCrute Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Congratulations on a great idea well executed (twice). Have a cookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 Sorry for the length of time since the last update, I ran out of red paint and had to wait to go near a GW and pick up some more. Also got distracted by playing lots of mordheim. Just a quick update with the cloak mostly finished, the lighting makes the contrast seem quite steep but in reality the transition is a little smoother. Might still go back and add a couple more shades though. Have also decided to go with the same sort of gold colour for the entire crozius after trying to come up with an alternative http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2543.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2544.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o322/scruffbc/DSCF2545.jpg Will hopefully have it finished off next week so this is most likely the last WIP, keep an eye on the Hall Of Honour though for when I finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mike Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Damn epic, I say! I love the conversion, but mostly your oh-so-smooth painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT874 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Excellent conversion! very good indeed :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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