Zsoulless Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 The last Time I was here I posted Topic after topic.. Trying to figure out how to do this little trick,or playing with that one.. But Mostly I converted Or painted the odd mini, trying to figure out what kind of space Marine army I wanted to build for myself.. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6331.jpg (My Spacewolf is missing a shoulder pad..) http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_4614.jpghttp://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_4392.jpg I have a Few 40k armies already and Ive wanted to do something special with Spacemarines(Chaos or otherwise).. But I just haven't been able to decide on an Army.. And I still haven't.. So I decided to make one spot for all my little ideas.. ...Well lets sit around and throw them at the wall and see what sticks... Ive been Looking over A lot of Iron-Hand and Iron-Warrior material, and Ive decided to start this all off again with a small Kill Team.. Ill try my Hands at Iron Warriors First http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6334.jpghttp://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6336.jpg Blasted mold lines... Hope you Enjoy what ever comes of this.. And as Always.. Questions, Comments, and Criticisms are more then Welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I like the Iron Warrior. Very Steampunkesque ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks cathar! I was hoping the large cables and Turbine would give a steampunk kinda feel.. Im working out a number of Cyborg bitz to toss in as well.. The hardest part im finding is figuring out a number of mechanical chest designs that push them apart from the average chaos Marine.. Anyhow.. This Guy just hit Prime last Night and ill start working out Paint later on today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Most of the Chaos Marine chest designs are already very mechanical. If you want them over the top, you can always add tubing and stuff. I'm a bit like you with all the ideas for projects. To somehow contain this a bit, I try to unite all the ideas under one banner. For my Chaos Army, every squad has a different color scheme and theme, as my Warband is a conglomerate of many different traitors and renegades. That way, I can try out new things and color schemes. But I try to have at least one or two combining elements. In the case of my Chaos army, most of them have the same shoulderpad colors, the same symbol and have a white helmet. If you have loyalists, you can make a crusade style army with a number of chapters fighting together in one crusade or campaign. Every squad can have their own colors, and you could design some sort of badge or shoulderpad for the crusade ot make them look like one army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alienerd Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Wow small world :) That iron warrior is great, I've seen a similar one in a white dwarfyears back using the chaos vehicle crew back torso part, but your greenstuff on the fan in the middle, that would have driven me nuts so well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 @Cathar:You mistook me.. Its not so much That I need an army to harness Every odd Idea I have under one Banner... I have Three(used to be four I sold my Tyranids last week) large 40k armies already,8,000+pts Orks, 2,700ish Necrons, 3,000pts Tau.. I Also have Fantasy battle Ogres, and I do the odd commission now and again to slate that craving to do something "new".. Im just trying to find the SpaceMarine army that has That "It" factor for me.. But Mostly, ALot of it is simply playing around and Getting My painting, sculpting, and converting skills up to par with What I want to be able to do with a Marine Army.. Hey Alienerd!! Nice to see familiar face around Here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Heres the beginning of Paint.. Im applying a worn Metal looking layer for his Base Armor.. Its kinda rough atm but I think its starting to look Metallic.. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6355.jpg Anyhow... Ill smooth out a few transitions then start knocking out the next few layers.. Aged gold Trim, Hazard stripes, Worn flesh, Battle Damage, la-dee-da.. Questions, Comments, And Criticisms Are Always Welcome and often needed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCrute Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 ...One page to test them all then paint an army like 'im. Love them all. Looks like your painting style is quality-but-laborious. Don't worry about that. Paint up 500pts of Iron warriors like this bloke and be proud of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Laborious.... so funny you say that.. A lot of my paints are are dried out and my transitions are so chalky.. Blah! http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6363.jpg Im going to set him down tonight and rework my golds tomorrow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Ok.. I lied.. I couldnt leave him alone.. My golds are looking a little better now.. and Ive moved on to his Hazard stripes (I dont like the ones on his shoulder pad They may just go Black) Trying to get a blue phosphorescent look from his Ammo.. we will see how that works Out.. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6378.jpg So.. Hes pretty Gritty and kinda Busy right now.. Ill get his other shoulder pad on, Tie up all the little details and work out basing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Love the IW colour scheme, it looks very 'worn in'. 10,000yrs perhaps? Good green stuff skills too :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Thanks Midnight Runner! I sat down with this model and a cup of coffee this morning, And started plodding away.. You have a lot of free time on your hands dont you Z?? Why Yes.. Yes I do! I have a fractured Vertebrae and 2 bulging disks.. My day pretty much consists of taking Meds and whining like a little girl... added a GW's 'Ardcoat to my blood Gore, it keeps it looking wet and oily forever.. Its Honestly the Best Use Ive Found for 'Ardcoat.. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6383.jpghttp://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6385.jpg Im still not happy with my Golds... Anyhow... Questions, Comments, And Criticisms Are Always Welcome and often needed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxyogi Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Looking good!! Where did the bionic arm with the bolter come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hey zxyogi! Its a number of Bits.. mostly tho its a cut down necron arm on a SM shoulder.. A piece of wire form a backpack ive been cannibalizing for awhile, but I think the nut actually sells piece.. Im hoping to kit bash or scratch build Bionics as I go.. Its one of my favorite parts of the Iron-Hand and Iron-Warrior characters.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 My Backs been killing me all day... Between that and PT Ive ended up far to medicated to do much of anything let alone paint.. Im just not happy with this mini.. So Im circular filing this Guy I think.. Ive been kidding myself wasting A lot of time trying to fix my sloppy transitions and its just not working.. he just isnt up to par with my other 40k Minis.. On an up note I went out shopping today.. picked up some New Paints, Brushes, Blades, and a box of Marines.. So Heres to another day and a Fresh start.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Since I seem to have issues with Transitions atm.. Ive Decided to take it a bit easier on myself.. And start with something a little simpler and a tad more forgiving.. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6474.jpghttp://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6476.jpg http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6478.jpg Blue just tends to blend really easy... Hes still a PIP but I feel alot better about about the mini as a Whole.. Im planning on playing with some rust techniques and Im a huge fan of Battle Damage... I Dont Know... maybe Im just Crazy.. Tell me What you Think! Any Questions, Comments, Or Criticisms..?!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionofjudah Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 like your work...wondering if you are starting dark and going light or vice versa...stlll trying to decide which way I like better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Thanks lionofjudah! I Start off with Darker tones and Lighten as I go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Here Ya Go!.. Basic Crimson Fist Troop Standard popped him on a city base I have a few pre-made and laying around.. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6521.jpghttp://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6523.jpg I think He looks Pretty Good... Some One else's opinion? Maybe..? Also On another Note... A Friend ask me to make a few Greenstuff Stamps for his Salamanders.. Nothing Big A few Scaled Loan clothes and Cloaks.. ect.. ect.. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6461.jpg Question is, Are the Scales Good Or should I make them smaller? Id ask him but hes just happy Im making them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Blah... Over 160 Views since my Last post and not one Opinion on the scales or how anything turned out.... seems like a trend around here.. :) Anyhow.. I Talked the the Guy Im doing the scale stamps for.. Sent him a few pics Via Email Then Had his Daughter talk him through how to look at them.. And ultimately had to make the call myself.. I left them the same size but I gave them harder edges.. I figured it would look Better from across the Table top that way.. Also I Had another friend drop by to do the "Im sorry to hear about ya" crap, Because He found out im going in for surgery in a few weeks.. Then he proceeded to tease me about my Crimson fist paint test.. Naming off a number of people in our gaming circle how have Crimson Fist armies already.. He also ended up pulling up a number of Black Templar Pics That look like they came from some sort of comic book and said I should do something like that... I really Love the Art! and may have to give it a go.. And Yes I know Im kinda wishy washy about the whole Process.. Sometimes I feel like Id have better luck nailing jello to a wall then picking a Space Marine Chapter.. But Its all practice right..? If anything else its a way to pass my time while Im stuck at home.. My only hope is that my army will be that much better for it.. I Still like my Crimson Fist Paint test.. If anything, he gets a spot on my mini Shelf.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephrael Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I'll comment on your stuff. I like the scales but agree that a harder edge might look better. As for your painting I'll say that it is amazing. You weathering and battle damage is very well done and I only hope that one day I will achieve such a level of skill and talent. I would recommend that you paint a yellow chapter though as your work on the space wolf's shoulder pad shows that you have a mastery of the color. I would suggest Lamenter's as I have always wanted to paint them and they look striking on the table as well. Whatever you decide I'm sure it will be brilliant and I hope you continue to update us and not get discouraged by a lack of comments. I visit the site every day and rarely post anything and I suspect many others do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Thanks mikhail! Yellow can be such an evil color.. Im not sure if Its just me or Not.. But It tends to be the Least consistent formula out there.. You never really know what your going to get till you pop it open.. But I did save a few Lamenter Links for future reference.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan The Deamon Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Well, i'm really not the greatest of painters, by any stretch (in fact less than average). What i do notice about the style you paint your marines is that they end up looking very sun bleached. As in the original color has faded and has lost most of it's hue. I looked at the Crimson fist, the Night lord looking scheme, and the iron warrior. They all share this bleaching so to speak. I didn't notice it as strong on the space wolf, did you do anything different for him? So, the higlights look to be in the perfect place, the shading looks great, but i think they may be lacking color depth. Again my opinion as a less than average painter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Hey Dan The Deamon! It could Be a number of things really.. I tend to use a lot of Muted Tones because they blend easy.. Also the color choices im using may not necessarily be the common color combinations you're used to seeing for each of the chapters.. I know for a fact my Crimson fist color scheme is a bit lighter than whats common.. The Term "bleaching" also Reminds me that my space wolf Pic is an older picture and Im using different bulbs for my light box now and they aren't the best bulbs to be talking photos under, but my nice ones burned out and these were Well Cheap.. And theres a saying that Goes “I Don't Know Art, But I Know What I Like” And it Proves true Here as well.. You don't have to be an accomplished Painter or sculptor to Have a Valid Opinion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsoulless Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 O.K. Next Up! A simple little Black Templar Conversion.. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6530.jpghttp://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/Zsoulless/IMG_6532.jpg Emblem, Power Cables, Torn tapestry LoinCloth.. shame his gun is going to cover up all that chest detail... A little Clean up and He should be cured enough to give me something to Paint test Tomorrow.. Almost think he needs a sculpted skull on his Knee... Questions, Comments, and Criticisms are Always Welcome.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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