WingsOfTheFalcon Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Right guys, an exciting post coming tomorrow morning (left my lead at work!) as I've finished converting up the captain for this battleforce, he's wielding the classic relic blade and storm shield combo, but I think I've given him a nice Iron Snakes feel! I've also just taken delivery of the oop veteran with power maul I've been drooling over for so long! He's going to lead the second tac squad, once he's done in the Flash bath! The sternguard are now based and ready to spray, all except the chap with the combiplas. I'm not very happy with his pose so I've removed his arms to start again, all suggestions much, much appreciated! I've also build and sprayed a drop pod, though I'm struggling on the best approach to painting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 As promised, here's the update: Firstly, the leader of my second tac squad, post his bath in Flash: http://h.imagehost.org/t/0961/DSC00155.jpg Captain with Relic Blade and Storm Shield: http://i.imagehost.org/t/0849/DSC00160.jpghttp://a.imagehost.org/t/0650/DSC00157.jpghttp://h.imagehost.org/t/0959/DSC00161.jpghttp://h.imagehost.org/t/0247/DSC00159.jpg :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Ok here's a question for you, I'm wanting to get cracking on my drop pod soon, but was unsure as to the best way to make it match the Iron Snakes, here's a few ideas: http://h.imagehost.org/t/0325/dp5.jpg http://h.imagehost.org/t/0186/dp4.jpg http://h.imagehost.org/t/0585/dp3.jpg http://i.imagehost.org/t/0495/dp2.jpg http://i.imagehost.org/t/0798/dp1.jpg What do you think, there's one I prefer but I'm keeping it under my hat! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamrodMC Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 http://i.imagehost.org/t/0495/dp2.jpg This one matches best, I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 http://i.imagehost.org/t/0495/dp2.jpg This one matches best, I reckon. Same, though I hate it too. I think there should be much less red and white and a lot more silver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver3x Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 http://chapterhousestudios.com/webshop/com...;category_id=11 http://chapterhousestudios.com/webshop/com...p;category_id=4 Thought you may like this :P minis look great thus far :cuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorschach Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Ok here's a question for you, I'm wanting to get cracking on my drop pod soon, but was unsure as to the best way to make it match the Iron Snakes, here's a few ideas: http://h.imagehost.org/t/0186/dp4.jpg What do you think, there's one I prefer but I'm keeping it under my hat! :D This one, easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janitor101 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Those are some really neat iron Snakes, but one thing has jumped out at me multiple times, on the chapter symbol, the snake's head appears to be upside down. Lexicanum Page for the Iron Snakes. Other then that, they are very nice looking, makes me realize I have to redo the Psychic hood on my custom Librarian. EDIT: Could I possibly steal the Black Templar Emperor's Champion idea you've got there? The Kopesh style Halberd would fit perfectly with the Arab/Egyptian Marines I currently have going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typical Cricket Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I agree with Rorschach about the Drop Pod. I don't know if you're still looking for shields to use, but if you are, sciborminiatures has some really cool ones: http://www.sciborminiatures.com/i/conversion_parts/big/small_decorated_shields_01.jpg http://www.sciborminiatures.com/i/conversion_parts/big/spartan_shields_01.jpg http://www.sciborminiatures.com/i/conversion_parts/big/big_spartan_shields01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 The problem with thos big shields is that only 7mm are left visible of the mini after you glue them on. Not great and the issue was raised earlier on. Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainwashed Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Looking great. Keep the updates coming! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Those are some really neat iron Snakes, but one thing has jumped out at me multiple times, on the chapter symbol, the snake's head appears to be upside down.EDIT: Could I possibly steal the Black Templar Emperor's Champion idea you've got there? The Kopesh style Halberd would fit perfectly with the Arab/Egyptian Marines I currently have going. Hey there, the symbol I was trying to replicate was this one. Though there seem to be a few different variants out there! Feel free to use the halberd idea, I'm quite happy with it. The parts were a chaos marauder spear and one of the tomb kings swords. @typical cricket - Those are some great shields, I might have to look into those for my assault squad. I've been a bit tied up with the conversion challenge so there will soon be a MotF with Conversion Beamer to post in here. :P http://i.imagehost.org/t/0495/dp2.jpg I'm starting to think this is the way to go, too much red or white and it will look like a White Scars DP. Sorry for the long delay since the last update, more frequent from now, I promise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 http://chapterhousestudios.com/webshop/com...;category_id=11http://chapterhousestudios.com/webshop/com...p;category_id=4 Thought you may like this :) minis look great thus far :P Thanks very much :) Really like the look of the rhino doors on that kit. Another one to investigate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryJohnny Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 For your Drop Pods, I think there isn't enough Silver & there is too much red. I would suggest doing your Drop Pods in a scheme like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Bit of a lame update, but I've been really busy on the Conversion Challenge! Here's some progress on my Captain: http://h.imagehost.org/t/0432/DSC00177.jpg & a sneak peak of the comp entry: http://a.imagehost.org/t/0615/DSC00176.jpghttp://j.imagehost.org/t/0925/DSC00175.jpghttp://h.imagehost.org/t/0221/DSC00174.jpghttp://a.imagehost.org/t/0525/DSC00173.jpg For your Drop Pods, I think there isn't enough Silver & there is too much red. I would suggest doing your Drop Pods in a scheme like this: That's really good, I like the way the red breaks up the silver on the 'wings' Any suggestions for avoiding brush marks without an airbrush on vehicles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryJohnny Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 For your Drop Pods, I think there isn't enough Silver & there is too much red. I would suggest doing your Drop Pods in a scheme like this: That's really good, I like the way the red breaks up the silver on the 'wings' Any suggestions for avoiding brush marks without an airbrush on vehicles? Use a sponge brush. I haven't tried it myself but I was looking at some articles on the GW website and there was a couple of White Scars tanks on there that were painted beautifully. They said they used a sponge brush to apply the paint w/out leaving brush strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azrael240 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 could you clarify what you mean by sponge brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryJohnny Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 could you clarify what you mean by sponge brush These are sponge brushes. They are also called foam brushes. You can pick them up @ Wal-Mart pretty cheap. Most hobby stores or paint supply stores have them fairly cheap too. One with a 1" width should work pretty well for covering a tank. They're tapered at the end too so you could use an edge for more narrow areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Right guys, seeing as my PC at home has imploded, here's some images of minis with some paint on! Sternguard: http://h.imagehost.org/t/0967/DSC00193.jpghttp://h.imagehost.org/t/0171/DSC00194.jpghttp://j.imagehost.org/t/0370/DSC00195.jpghttp://a.imagehost.org/t/0067/DSC00196.jpg Captain: http://h.imagehost.org/t/0758/DSC00197.jpghttp://j.imagehost.org/t/0559/DSC00198.jpghttp://h.imagehost.org/t/0254/DSC00199.jpghttp://j.imagehost.org/t/0066/DSC00200.jpg I think that the Captain might be a bit too red, what do you guys think? Also here's a link to my MotF on bike with beamer from the conversion challenge.. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 More progress, another combat squad. http://j.imagehost.org/t/0585/DSC00202.jpghttp://j.imagehost.org/t/0607/DSC00201.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 Here's some more WIP bits, just realised that I've painted the drop pod doors the wrong colour though! Rhino http://i.imagehost.org/t/0140/DSC00216.jpghttp://h.imagehost.org/t/0839/DSC00218.jpg Drop pod http://h.imagehost.org/t/0034/DSC00215.jpg Captain/Company Champ http://h.imagehost.org/t/0340/DSC00214.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Brief update, some brass on the Sternguard! http://b.imagehost.org/t/0170/DSC00343.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Looks good well done :) . Great looking army so far btw :o . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Dragon Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 It's pictures like these of well planed beautiful armies that make me want to build yet another WIP army... damn you and your awesome armies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordOrdGermany Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Hi, very good and clan work! Congratulations :D . You are surely inspired by the novel "Iron Snakes" by blacklibrary, isn´t it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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