Kayesh Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 ok ive recently got myself some space marine scouts to add to my Raven Guard, but ive never been too impressed on the poses they are in so i decided to convert them to try to get a bit more of a special ops kind of look to them. ive converted up 2 so far, my favourite at the minute the one running with the pistol by his side, but am flagging now as to other poses ! im also undecided what to add to the crouching one as another arm, ive got either a bolt pistol at rest, a power fist held by his side, or was thinking of some binoclars - any ideas ? obviously still need some gs work on the gaps, sleeves etc and im going to add more grenades, pouches, ropes and other bits http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv94/Bubbatronx/IMG_0159.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv94/Bubbatronx/IMG_0160.jpg i was also thinking of not using the standard heads but maybe gs'ing over the ones you get to make them appear masked, maybe like these viridian snipers http://www.urbanmammoth.co.uk/acatalog/info_13103.html some more hopefully better pics ! got anothe one done too now - they seem in focus til i put 'em on here !!! http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv94/Bubbatronx/IMG_0164.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv94/Bubbatronx/IMG_0166.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv94/Bubbatronx/IMG_0168.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Not so sure about the first one, maybe I've not enough to go on yet... That second one has potential to look amazing though, get a very Jack Bauer feel from him. This reminds me, If you're looking for ideas, I always wanted to see a mini in a true 'Bauer' pose, something akin to this: http://sarcasticgamer.com/wp/wp-content/up...al_knife_61.jpg The knife held ready under the outstretched pistol arm always looks cool and 'spec ops' esk. P.s sorry I couldn't find a better picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayesh Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 ah never thought of the knife at ready one !! - thanks ! the first one is supposed to be kneeling with his hand up in the kind of "halt" hand signal they use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 All three of these poses are really great. The first one is very simple, yet effective. It would probably look top-notch with the hand-on-grip shotgun from the Scout Biker sprues. I love the potential of the second one. Very good. The third one is also good, but you might want to move his offhand to the bottom of the bolt pistol grip, instead of his wrist. Gripping one's wrist while firing does...well...nothing, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
averykess Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 You could use the rebreather head from the tactical marine sprues as is or for a base to model on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I like the poses, they are very subtle conversions and look good. It would be better if your pictures had the focus on the miniature and not on the paper/wall behind them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Maybe try bending one of the foots on a pair of "walking" legs to make it look like one of them is running? I agree with your comment about the heads. They look like the 40k equivilant of frat boy meat heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayesh Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 I like the poses, they are very subtle conversions and look good. It would be better if your pictures had the focus on the miniature and not on the paper/wall behind them.. haha thanks - it takes a lot of practice getting the focus on that white paper !!! ive done another one firing but walking at the same time - pic added to first post again - i like the idea of the shotgun now - i did have a knife held ready to strike but think i may swap to a shotgun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayesh Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 The third one is also good, but you might want to move his offhand to the bottom of the bolt pistol grip, instead of his wrist. Gripping one's wrist while firing does...well...nothing, lol. you can probably see better but his other hand is sort of underneath, holding the hand holding the pistol - if that makes sense ! hopefully you can see better now ive got the pic in focus !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamingDeth Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 For heads you might consider going for the Forgeworld Elysian Drop Troop heads. I'm fairly certain that they fit on scout bodies, and I've seen them used to accomplish the "special forces" sort of look to excellent effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayesh Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 ive took a look at those - only thing is im planning on adding some elysian allies to the army so may look a bit odd - i was planning on going more respirator and visor type or even just sas style balaclava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Awww no Bauer pose :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 You might consider the Heads from Pig Iron, they fit with Scout bodies very well indeed. System Trooper Head Sprue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayesh Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Awww no Bauer pose ;) so what would you class as a bauer pose ? - ive hit a bit of a mental block now, need inspiration for the last one plus am trying to think of some way to make them look a bit more spec opsy - any ideas will be most appreciated also what do you think - go for a heavy bolter one or keep them bolt pistol and cc weapons ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 The newer pictures are much better. I like the first two, but the one holding his hand looks a bit silly and the fingers look a bit too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayesh Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 that could just be the pics angle as i used the biker hand for that so it should be in scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Those are very nice heads: they do indeed fit the scouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 A Bauer pose is (in my mind) when the scouts right arm is out straight holding the pistol, whilst the left hand is holding a reversed knife (ie blade of knife protruding from pinky finger end of fist) and the left arm is crossed over (not under) the right arm. This results in the pointy bit of the knife pointing in the same direction as the business end of the pistol and allows for quick melee attacks should the need arrise by straightning the left arm. Hope this makes sense :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retributis Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 It made sense until you said the left arm was over the right... The whole aim of that posture is that the left arm acts as a support for increased firing accuracy whilst also allowing you to jab, the arm with the knife being on top achieves neither of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 You are right, I knew that, my bad, excuse my slip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 How about a "sneaky" Scout? Something along the lines of creeping through the undergrowth to launch a surprise attack on an unsuspecting enemy? Sort of like an Apache creeping forward to make his kill with his dulled down blade through some long grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korloth Darkwolf Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I second the "sneaky scout". A sort of walking low crouch like he's creeping up on someone but trying to stay as low as possible. Holstered pistols and holding two blades "reversed" so they point down the forearms. Hopefully it will look like he's ready to spring at someone and double tap them with the knives. The image I had for the "kill" was a knife to the neck and another around the body to the chest. Edited for spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonkin Arenis Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I think one with a throwing knife would look awesome! If only it was legal :) Arenis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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