Karitas Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Following on from the plastic bit built grey knights in This post I decided to have a go at the terminator versions. Again in the quest for individuality n my army, and in the name of not speding GK prices on my army :) I've built two so far, and am getting better with each one, I feel. I fully admit they are far from perfect, but working with AOBR termies (that already had unltramarine paint on them :P ) and some left over TH/SS bits from a LC squad, I'm fairly happy with the result. I'd appreciate your thoughts, and comments. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Karitas/DSC_5019.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Loring Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Excellent, I would never have guessed their origin! Nice work! Only thing I'd say is the GS on the shin is a little rough. You probably could have used plasticard, but if you prefer GS, try a tool a bit like this one in the middle - here. Nice GSing on the tabard though! How did you do the =I= on the left thorax? It doesn't look like it's painted on, looks like it's been carved out? GS? Very nice either way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The armour on the shins is a bit big for me, but damn nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtySixNights Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'm sure i wouldn't be the first to request a tutorial, but... make a tutorial. like i honestly cannot comprehend how these got from ugly boring AOBR termies to this, i've spent the last few minutes trying but it simply boggles my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice for All Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Good effort on the conversions. Nicely done. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtNACHO Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 My only concern is the huge shins and really small feet. Other than that A material my friend. A material! Good luck on the more we're "hoping," in other words demanding, of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamenter Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Excellent work! I definitely want to produce some GK Terminators of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-wrex Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 AAARRGGGHH my eyes!! The screen just kicked me in the eyes!! With amazing Grey Knights models. :P I looove those big shoulders, and the shins aren't so bad, Terminators are more of a constant striding forward into fire kind of armor, not to much rapid maneuvering. The paint is very nice, thick and foreboding, and the gold trim is a nice eye catcher. The storm bolters look ace and your NFWs llok awesome. Very well done, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Good job! Pre-heresy GK terminators look good :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks for the comments everyone, it's really appreciated. c-wrex, thats my notion of terminators too. I know the big legs arent very popular, but i really feel, especially once the shoulders are bulked out, that that mass is needed below the waist to balance the figure. i do feel that my execution on the leg plates is a little weak, especially regarding the thickness of the edging, and combined with the viewing angle. but i'll refine that. Brother loring, The leg plates arent actually gs, except in the seams, and I hadnt noticed the flaw you refer to untill you pointed it out. It's not as visible on the model, and the model's leg plate is actually a single smooth peice of cardstock. it appears the rippling thats apparent is due to a flaw in the cardstaock and how it reacted with my washes, it's basically a bit of water damage on something that shouldnt have shown it. it really does look like faulty Gs though, so i totally understand your comments. - i do use clay shapers too :) the only GS on the model is the tabard and some seam filling, and a bit of building up around the brass etch plated for the chest symbol, so yeah, thats how the symbol is done it's a brass etch FW plate with the symbol recessed, and i use GS and a scalpel to set the plate into the chest. as to those asking for a tut, it's really quite easy and i've got a few more of these guys to do, so i'll take some step-by step pics of the next one, i'm just pleased there's some interest in these blokes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 <looks over at my AoBR termies> Thanx bud, I really needed another project... :) I too, am very impressed. They have the same presence as their metal brothers and I will be keeping my eye open for that tutorial. Please do continue with this excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRCHAOS Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 These are brilliant! You have said yourself there a bit rough, but the work that has gone into them way over shadows that, I hope you complete the squad as it would be a real shame not too. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justicar Valius Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Immense (I actually far prefer these to your PAGK) Tutorial! I demand Tutorial! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 i saw this earlier today but i cant see pics while at college, i dont know why but i wasnt expecting much, i flicked on here now and im very impressed, i am struggling to beleive they used to be AOBR. very well done, and good paint job Edit: series of typos :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateJake Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Wow that is awesome. Very cool terminators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Wow,these are very,very,nice. I rather like their bases too. Definitley going to give this a go when i can afford another balck reach set. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys, it's very much appreciated. In reciprocation I've prepared a tutorial for those who were interested. It's very pic heavy and as such I've had to split it into many parts to post it here. You can view it whole and unmolested on my blog, or see it in parts here - part 1 - http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=189031 part 2 - http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=189033 part 3 - http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=189035 part 4 - http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=189036 Basing - http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=189038 I'd very much like to know wether it's of any use to you, and i'd love to see anything you do based on it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Loring Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Great tutorial! Very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Thanks Brother Loring. I thought people might like to see the 5 man Squad now it's finished. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pZyPA_RGzjU/S1I-j_gNBTI/AAAAAAAABY8/NUmLj-BAleY/s1152/DSC_5135.JPG the picture is a little under exposed, apologies. I'll snag a better one later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eikrem Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Your work is amazing, from the model itself right down to the bases they are mounted on. What did you use for the barrel for the one base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Carlin Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Very good converting work, with models like the ones in starter sets being limited compared to normal minis alot of people convert them to make them unique and stand out from each other these are very good and one of the most imaginitive uses for the AOBR terminators I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-wrex Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Like I said before, I love their bulk and the lack of ornamentation on them. They look like warriors, and not like ornaments. Also, the color is very foreboding and well done and I love the halberds. My only gripe, and it's not just at you, but storm bolters on wrists always look so clunky and unwieldy. I think you did them well, though. Great job!! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 The squad is great, as is the portrayal of individuality within the squad. I feel like there should be something on the back of it... A weird vibe ;). I might be wrong :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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