Ani Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm still getting the hang of taking pictures of these guys, so I had my girlfriend give it a shot. She succeeded where I failed. ANYWAY, here he is, in his not-yet-glued-or-painted glory, Raziel, Master of the Dark Angels Fifth Company. First, the pieces. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0115.jpg And now, the sum of the parts. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0116.jpg This is my first venture into modeling since a 3-year hiatus. Raziel's inspired by the 3rd Co. Master Orias made by Komodo (giving credit where it's due). He's armed with a power weapon, a holstered plasma pistol, and a storm bolter. Because I don't trust myself enough to not mess up the figure, I went with the "that's an ancient relic bolter that works in a magical fashion and counts as a storm bolter" route. Once I've managed to figure out how to work the camera, I'll try and take better pictures. Maybe after I've base-coated him and ventured into the realm of painting... Anywho, C&C? Hell, tips on better picture-taking's welcome here, too. ~Ani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HwaRang56 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Look good can't wait to see it finished. Although I would turn the powerweapon in so its looks like he's guarding the inside of his body. But still looks better than mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 Bit of personal thread-o-mancy here. After a long time at staring at tutorials and at my unfinished minis, I decided to give crafting a cloak/tabard/robe. The previous mini on this thread just didn't seem DA enough to me. So, for your viewing pleasure and criticism, here's a still-WIP revamp of Raziel. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0340.jpg?t=1261602808 Here's a few shots from different angles, mainly to display the DA bits used to cover up a somewhat fudged-up seam. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0341.jpg?t=1261602810 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0342.jpg?t=1261602812 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0343.jpg?t=1261602815 This last one's of his helm and the combi-weapon I plan on giving him. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0344.jpg?t=1261602818 I'm not sure on the combi-weapon, however, as I want to make him a viable option for both company master and a possible Vulkan stand-in. Anywho, comments? Critique? ~Ani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazturan Dominus Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Maybe try going with a Dark Angels type of sword. One that's sort of broader at the top. Vazturan Dominus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver3x Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I think he is DA enough to get away with a huge sword on its own :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 Merry Christmas Eve! @Vazturan: The DA-y sword was actually used in the previous version, but when I started redesigning him, I wanted him to be able to stand in for Vulkan He'stan. So in came a bigger sword. I'd actually used it in an even earlier version of him, my first 'true' conversion, when the 'dex still allowed Swords of Secrets to be passed out to Grand Masters. I did a bit more work on him today, mainly just adding the combi-weapon arm. I need to fill in the ragged gaps around the join; it fit perfectly, until the pin decided to slide all the way into the shoulder and leave me without support. I guess next time, I'll wait 'til the pin's securely glued in the arm. Anywho, on to the pictures. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF03402.jpg?t=1261692134 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF03412.jpg?t=1261692135 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF03422.jpg?t=1261692139 I'm not satisfied with the combi-melta, though, so I'm thinking about replacing both barrels with the nozzle from a dreadnought heavy flamer, as well as replacing the bolter's magazine with a set of flamer canisters. Thoughts? Comments? I'm going to try and do a dry-fit of him with the head and sword later, before the night sets in. ~Ani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 He looks much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosac Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Where is the combi melta from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 @rozac: The combimelta's from the Mk1 Veterans. Thanks for the kind words, everybody. I'm terribly sorry I haven't managed to get any new images up, but the holidays have had me tied down (as I imagine they've done with most). I decided to change out his head for the Corvus-type from the DA Vets sprue, shaved down the small sensor on it and added the wings from the same sprue. I think it adds to the archaic look that I figure would go with wearing a suit of artificer armor. Hopefully, I'll have some pics up today. ~Ani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdeptusDavidus Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 @rozac: The combimelta's from the Mk1 Veterans. ...are you sure? If so, I feel cheated - my Mk1 vets didn't come with a combi-weapon of any sort. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 That combi-melts doesn't come in the Mk1 Vets box. They all have pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 I'm pretty sure it was the Mk1 vets. I could be wrong. I got it back when they were initially released, though. Bought a few blisters of them. They had one vet with a powermace, I remember that much. But it's been a few years, so they might've stopped stocking them with those combiweapons. I have the combi-plasma that came with them, too. ~Ani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Ah, the blisters! They went out of production. I particularly miss the powermace model, that was sweet. I don't remember ever seeing one with a combi-melta though. That's pretty sweet. Especially as it is the left hand, whereas the Commander one is right hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreams of Contempt Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Looks great, I just made and painted up a DA captain as a commision. Also, the Combi-bolter arm is from the blister, i got it with the awesome power pace guy. those vets have got to be two of my favorite models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Alrighty, so, finally got some pictures of a mock-up with the head on. These first three are shots of him with the original head, the one from the metal company master. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0019.jpg?t=1261875358 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0017.jpg?t=1261875363 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0018.jpg?t=1261875360 Now, these next few are of the Corvus-type helm with wings added. Let me be the first to say - shaving down the sensor nubbin so the wings fit evenly is a pain in the rear armor. But I think the finished product looks rather good and fits the artificer look. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0013.jpg?t=1261875634 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0016.jpg?t=1261875635 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/DSCF0014.jpg?t=1261875635 Thoughts? Comments? ~Ani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreams of Contempt Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I love theat corvus type. It fits quite well. I say that one over the metal chapter one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Now that he has vowed to be painted, Raziel (now Nuriel, Angel of Fire, yadda yadda) should be seeing some updates. I hope to have his flaming-stand-in-of-doom gun finished and the whole model primed by the end of the week, weather permitting. This'll be my first attempt at actually, seriously painting anything, so stay tuned! ~Ani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I really like the conversion, especially the sword, so will look forward to the updates. If you chose to stick with the metal one- shave off the Ultramarines icon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 @Capt.: Thanks! I'm not sure what you meant by Ultramarines icon, and I'm not sure if you meant the sword or the helm, but the helm has a skull on the forehead (s'from the DA Company Master mini, so no Ultra symbols) and the sword's from the GK Termies, and it has a design where the blade meets the powerbox. The pictures were done under the light of a desk lamp, so they didn't turn out as good as I was hoping. However, update! Nuriel had some work done. I felt that his pose was a tad too static, so I tore off his arm and redid it. I think this one works better, and I've come to a decision on the GotF stand-in. Without further ado, pics! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0261.jpg?t=1264370131 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0262.jpg?t=1264370131 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0263.jpg?t=1264370133 These next ones show my depiction of the GotF as wielded by Nuriel. I'm considering either chopping the tank off and running a "fuel line" to his shoulder pad, or adding a second tank. Either way, I think it's better than my original plan for the weapon. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0264.jpg?t=1264370141 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0265.jpg?t=1264370144 And just for reference, this was the original GotF (or Bolter of the Forge, really...). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0257.jpg?t=1264370424 The sword's blade'll be remaining the same. It just broke off in transition, so I have to reattach the bastard. There's also the unsightly gap to the left of the tabard which I still have to find something to fill with. Maybe some rope, or something. Anyway, thoughts? ~Ani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brevik Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Big thumbs up to the flamer, the short squat look makes it more threatening and gives it presence. The rest of the model is lovely too - it's going to look fantastic painted up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Little bit of an update! After choice words were spewed for some time, I was forced to pin the sword's blade onto the hilt, which worked wonders and made me kick myself for not having done it before. The arm holding the sword also had to be GS'd onto the shoulder, and the stub-flamer needed some GSing to fit properly (the cut wasn't even, and I lack files, so every attempt at fixing with an x-acto knife made it worse). Lacking the backpack and some final gluing, which will be done once all the GS is dried, here he is. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0266.jpg?t=1264389483 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0267.jpg?t=1264389483 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0268.jpg?t=1264389483 I'm still trying to decide what backpack I want to use on him, and whether I want to use a back-banner, an icon of some sort, or nothing at all. Also, here's a size comparison between the stub-flamer and the standard flamer. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/wulfenkind/Warhammer%2040000/IMG_0269.jpg?t=1264389483 ~Ani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhg033 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 first time i've seen this thread and got to say i love what you've been doing. am not a fan of that helm personally (i find the symbol a bit too much) but other than that love it. Mind if i pinch a few ideas? lhg033 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronDuke Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 A very nice kitbash, and that is one mean looking sword. That guy is just completely decked out. My only criticism is with the direction of the head. I think it looks slightly unnatural having the gun raised ready to fire and the head facing the direction of the sword. Personally I would swivel the head so it looks like he is aiming the gun, and the sword could still be considered in a semi rest position. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 @lhg033: Thanks, and go right ahead! And I definitely understand about the head; it actually took me a bit to warm up to it, but it works well considering the ancient and ornate nature of the armor he's supposed to be wearing. @IronDuke: Thanks! I haven't actually decided on a direction for the head yet, and it's just tacked in for the purpose of the pictures. Once the stub-flamer's attached, I'll look at different poses for his noggin. But the gun-hand's wrist is slightly turned in, so it just seems to be an awkward firing pose. I figure I could cut up the wrist a bit and reattach it, or replace it with a different forearm so the wrist is straight. In other notes, the sword decided to come apart where the hilt connects to the hand, so I had to pin that, too. I wish I'd've thought of this before assembling him. Might have to attach a pin to his neck and his gun, too... <_< The GS work where his sword arm meets the shoulder needs to be cleaned up somewhat as well, but I'm hoping to have him and his accessories basecoated by this weekend. And that means having a backpack chosen, too. ~Ani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver3x Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 For a backpack, you could use one of the new Legion of the Damed backpacks, or maybe Helbrecht of the black Templars. I seem to remember it not having much, if any, BT iconography. Or you could use an idea I saw Davey8oy on here use for one of his marines. He cut the eagle heads off the commander sprue backpack and glued them onto a regular one. This made them angle downward and it looked very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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