WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I've finished off a combat squad now, I'll post some pics shortly. I was wondering if you guys could advise me on something though. I saw the new LOTD models and was blown away by the sergeant model so bought the box, took him out and managed to sell the rest on ebay for £18 :) I'm planning on using him as a chaplain, but was wondering about how to paint him up. What would you thoughts be on a chaplain model which wasn't painted black? I was thinking of painting him silver like the rest of the troops. I just wanted to see if this was straying too far from convention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Fluff-wise, this may not work, as Chaplains are supposed to have black armour, as, I believe, to represent their purity. However, silver may work. Nobody can stop you from painting the models how you want to :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 True they are my models but I do want them to fit into the fluff as well. I'm torn about this, but I'm saving the model for a bit to give myself a goal to work towards! Here's some pics of the combat squad: Group Shot: http://g.imagehost.org/t/0513/DSC00069.jpg Chapter Symbols: http://g.imagehost.org/t/0389/DSC00068.jpg All feedback appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbolter43 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 after reading the book i also started my own Iron Snakes chapter and have also whanted a chaplian to lead them so what im doing is keeping his armor black except for the left shoulder pad im going to paint in the snakes colors. as for spears iv still havent found anything i realy like. i have used a few of the undead skeleton spears at the moment for the file marines. great army id love to see more as you go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 I've just read a passage in the book which describes the chaplain as having a 'silver skull helmet' so I think I'm gonna go with black plates and silver bones! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Sounds good! Fits in with the fluff, as well as making the figure stand out in its own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 What do you think of this as a starting point for a Crozius? http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/.media/490381401820.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 First attempt at a scout, base coat only, ink to follow shortly: http://g.imagehost.org/t/0443/DSC00060c.jpghttp://g.imagehost.org/t/0521/DSC00061c.jpg What do you think? :wub: Edit: Just saw this thread and really blown away by scouts with full helms. What do you guys think? I'm tempted to pull the heads off the scout squad now as I'm not a big fan of the sculpts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Martemis Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 having read the book i believe the snakes are the sea going creatures (thier name eludes me) so... i would trim the 'flaps' from the cobra head and i think they were armoured sea snakes, so replace it with some green stuff scales other than that these are being awesome.... spears ( rohan ones from LOTR range ) were the ones i was gonna use, but they strike me as a bit flimsy, they came bent in the mail order box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Absolutely right, the 'wryms' are sea creatures, I think on reflection that a more generic crozius is probably the best way to go, so I'm gonna dig through my bitz and see that I can come up with. Also all of the scouts are now headless! I'm trimming some Mk7 helms down and will post pics asap. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Right guys, here's the first scout, still needs some highlights buts will give you some idea what to expect: http://g.imagehost.org/t/0471/DSC00066c.jpghttp://g.imagehost.org/t/0326/DSC00067c.jpghttp://g.imagehost.org/t/0026/DSC00068c.jpghttp://g.imagehost.org/t/0836/DSC00069c.jpg Comments/crits all appreciated! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power Hungry Monkey Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hey, looking really nice so far. Like the idea for the crozius top. The scout looks good too but I would really reconsider the head. Having a marine helmet on a scout body looks really out of place. If you want helmeted scouts have a look at the chaos warrior helmets (minus the horns/spikes) they are a much better fit for the size and style of the armour. Otherwise a very nicly done army and I look forward to seeing how the chappy turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Oh no...that sucks bad. Well you can try creating your own shields with plastic card, shouldn't be too difficult. I'll try and find a tutorial for it and then i'll post it here. Yes, I really like those lances! hope they're not too big for PA marines B) Can't wait to see the Chaplain! Oh, but I'm not sure I like those helmets...try chaos marines helmets, they go better. I remember on the old GW websit they had a tutorial to make helmets for BT novices but as they've changed the whole site, they've deleted the tutorial. Stupid really as it was really good. BBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hey, thanks very much for the feedback guys! I've put in a bits order for the lances so lets hope I don't have a repeat of my luck with the shields! I'll post a size comparison so you can see how big they were tonight. Alongside that will be the top of the crozius, so I'll post a wip of that as well once it arrives. I know the helmets on the scouts are a bit controversial but I really like them so I'm sorry but they're here to stay! Straw poll, after the scouts what next? 1) 5x Tac Marines w/Sergeant, Flamer, H.Bolter or 2) 5x Assault Marines :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 No problems about the scouts. They're yours, not ours. We're just here to give you feedback. Hm...well, I haven't heard Assault Marines mentioned in Brothers of the Snake, but I like the idea ^_^ Can't wait to see more. BBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Well to be honest I'm not being 100% fluffy, I am going to have apothecaries in each squad but not with the full gear, just a load of pouches and a GS medic symbol. As far as assault marines go, perhaps not present in Brotherhood of the Snake, but who's not keen on the idea of a rocket powered sea lance? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hm...well I do, so go on! do those Assault Marines, and do them good! :D ;) :tu: BBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 As promised, here's a scale image of the maxmini shields and (rather dark) wip squad pic of the scouts. http://g.imagehost.org/t/0863/DSC00065d.jpghttp://g.imagehost.org/t/0302/DSC00069d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Righto, here's another update: WIP scouts: http://a.imagehost.org/t/0206/DSC00065e.jpg WIP Chaplain: http://a.imagehost.org/t/0864/DSC00066e.jpghttp://a.imagehost.org/t/0068/DSC00067e.jpghttp://a.imagehost.org/t/0269/DSC00068e.jpghttp://a.imagehost.org/t/0068/DSC00070e.jpghttp://a.imagehost.org/t/0777/DSC00071e.jpg Chaplain Group Shot: http://a.imagehost.org/t/0982/DSC00072e.jpg Not too sure about the banner pole on the chaplain, think it might be a bit OTT for a chappy? Feedback much appreciated! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I like the idea for the chappy ;) I'm sure the banner's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Quick update, Chaplain and 5 x Tac marines built (Sergeant, Plasma Cannon, Flamer, Apothecary & Auspex), going to base + spray them tonight, then hit GW in Manchester tomorrow to get them painted up. Pics to follow after that session! Scouts are 95% basecoated, so going to hit them with some ink tonight as well if I get a chance. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerixis Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It's looking good! I can't wait to see a full squad of them! Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sorry for the delay guys, my broadband is down at home! A few Chaplain WIP shots for you to critique: http://b.imagehost.org/t/0687/DSC00069.jpghttp://b.imagehost.org/t/0671/DSC00070.jpghttp://b.imagehost.org/t/0464/DSC00071.jpghttp://b.imagehost.org/t/0173/DSC00072.jpghttp://b.imagehost.org/t/0373/DSC00073.jpg So far I'm quite pleased with him! :cuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justicar Valius Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Those lances are chaos marauder horsemen lances, I have some and they all rightbut I don't if they will work for you, also you get 2 in the £12 box so you may get ripped off a bit for them... Very nice work too by the way ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Mordeus Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I think those shields would look great on normal marines. They would really stick out on the battlefield. Your force is looking good keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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