Snorri's 2nd Company - We are bloodied yet unbowed!

[SnorriSnorrison]

And I must admit the hood looks awesome this way! ;) Thanks for this idea! I'm buying a GK sprue today and will make a libby of my own. Worry not, my skills with green stuff are inferior to yours, so if the libby is half as awesome as yours, I'll consider my goal completed ;)

 

Again, the GK sprue is really nice! I think I'm going to build and paint a regular Knight once the LPCs over, but who knows. Maybe I'll divert into a small army of Teutonic Knights(Templar codex) I've been wanting for 3 years...<_<

 

And I don't consider my GS skills very advanced, I couldn't even sculpt wings! I simply have an idea and then I try to sculpt it, that's all. So that is all you should need. Imagination and will. :)

 

 

 

Nice Angels Snorri. Nice conversions and top notch paint jobs ;)

 

I'd had the same idea of combining Sang Guard and Gray Knight pieces for my Librarians. Thank you for proving to me its worth wile :)

 

CTK

 

Thanks man! I like your stuff as well! :)

 

Those two sprues are just too awesome for not combining them, I feel. The only thing I always felt out of place was the thing on the staff, that circle-y Inquisiton symbol...It's just...off. I mean, for GK, it's cool, but not for us normal marines. Had to do something about it! :)

 

 

Thanks for your input, guys! Maybe I'll get some pictures of my veterans up over the weekend!

 

 

Snorri

[Gv0zD]

The only thing I always felt out of place was the thing on the staff, that circle-y Inquisiton symbol...It's just...off. I mean, for GK, it's cool, but not for us normal marines.

A little offtop from my side, but after closely inspecting my newly bought GK sprue I thought that the staff shaft can be used as a nice iron halo if the skull inside is removed :tu:

[SnorriSnorrison]

Hi there, everybody!

 

As promised, though a little bit late, I took some pictures of my Veterans - this is the status quo!

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/IMAG0062.jpg

 

Those are only four - the fifth is currently in the priming box!

 

There's five JP though

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/IMAG0063.jpg

 

Stormshields! Not too happy with the right one, but I didn't have any wings like that on the left shield over, so...

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/IMAG0065.jpg

 

Claw with some GS to cover up some Space Wolves script.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/IMAG0064.jpg

 

Probably the most worthless pic ever - primed heads

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/IMAG0069.jpg

 

 

Here's the sarge - I'm going to re-work the sword, though. I'm aiming for a similar effect presented by winterdyne(which means I'm ;) ).

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/IMAG0068.jpg

 

Those two were actually part of my last attempt of a veteran squad - I thought the progress made on them was too much of effort to prime them again. Still, they are less that 50% finished, so it should be fine with the rules of the LPC, right?

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/IMAG0067.jpg

 

 

My favourite marine, but with a bigger stick! Hammer Time 2.0!!

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/WIP/IMAG0066.jpg

 

 

Well, here's my first LPC update for the Veterans. I apologise for the rather crappy light, but...it is a WIP update, where the actual shade of red can be disregarded. ;)

 

Comments&Criticism are appreciated. ;)

 

 

 

Snorri

[Jorre]

Better get motoring mate not long to go now!

 

Is that sergeant the the special blood angel vanguard vet one?

 

Oh and I do like the extra long thunder hammer

[SnorriSnorrison]

Better get motoring mate not long to go now!

 

Is that sergeant the the special blood angel vanguard vet one?

 

Oh and I do like the extra long thunder hammer

 

Yep, tight schedule! I think the next wip update will hopefully see them completely painted!

 

Yep, it's the metal one. It's a shame, he is a bit bigger than the average marine, which is cool because it makes him stand out, but maybe it's a bit too much.

 

The extra long hammer is from the Grey Knight sprue, I cut off the swords and inquisition symbols and glued on some blood drops. Great hammer!

 

 

 

Snorri

[Midnightmare]

I'm impressed with how your libby came out Snorri, very characterful :) and I'm sure you will do the Vets justice, they are taking shape already. Is the mail order vet finecast or metal btw?, cheers!

 

EDIT: Sorry, just read the above post, doh! bigger is good though, strong like bull.

[SnorriSnorrison]

I'm impressed with how your libby came out Snorri, very characterful B) and I'm sure you will do the Vets justice, they are taking shape already. Is the mail order vet finecast or metal btw?, cheers!

 

EDIT: Sorry, just read the above post, doh! bigger is good though, strong like bull.

 

 

Thanks mate, I'm glad that you like it! I'm very pleased with the mini, it was worth the effort. ;) I'm right now at my painting desk to slap some paint on the veterans, quite eager to get them done in time. :)

 

And yes, I'm quite lucky that the sarge is still pewter and not failcast. :tu:

 

 

Thanks for watching!

 

 

Snorri

[SnorriSnorrison]

VOW COMPLETE!

 

 

Although I'm not too happy about the Veterans. They are far beyond my current standard and I'm really thinking about buying their boxed resin equivalents for replacement, same weapons, better models. I'm quite happy with the sarge, though.

 

I apologise for the pictures, these merely testify the completeness of my vow.

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0071.jpg

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0072.jpg

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0073.jpg

 

 

And the Libby once again since this will be linked in the main thread:

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/Bild0070.jpg

 

 

 

I vowed the Vets and the Libby, and here they are, more or less.

 

 

Snorri

[Black_Sky]

Very nice!

 

You've got some enviable fine line skill.

[SnorriSnorrison]

Very nice!

 

You've got some enviable fine line skill.

 

Thanks mate! :)

Still not very happy with the veterans. I rushed through them to get them ready for the LPC, and in comparison to my libby they are not worth mentioning. :D

 

 

Snorri

[bevulf]

Love them - and Libby is gorgeous (those freehands!)...and what is going with them now ? <_<

[SnorriSnorrison]

Love them - and Libby is gorgeous (those freehands!)...and what is going with them now ? :lol:

 

Thanks matey, glad you like him! :lol:

Right now, I'm on the way of finishing my ETL vow - Astorath, 5 DC and 10 assault marines, which are on my paintstation. I'll have the pictures up here within a short period of time, so this good ol' thread should see some action again. :P

 

 

Snorri

[Paulochromis]

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/DSC_0109.jpg

 

The carnage!

Those poor grey suckers never knew what hit them.

I can't believe the level of cruelty involved in first dismembering the victims, then creating piles of various body parts.

 

And I was on the verge of becoming a BA fan!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seriously though, great work. Keep it up.

[Jolemai]

If I recall correctly, they are what's left following multiple Manticore strikes during a previous battle... :woot:

[SnorriSnorrison]

Well, well, what do we have here? Pictures of my finished assault squad! Finally...

 

Sergeant and Meltaguns

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0142.jpg

 

the choppy guys

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0148.jpg

 

Some closeups of the Sarge - we put the 'power' in 'powerweapons'!

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0144.jpg

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0156.jpg

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0155.jpg

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0145.jpg

The powerfist, however, has no power at all.... :devil:

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0147.jpg

 

 

Some random shots...here's brother Heinz(love that name. So very fitting for a Blood Angel. :lol: )

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0157.jpg

 

Meltaguns in funny poses...thanks to magnets!

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0163.jpg

 

I replaced some imperial eagles on the chestplates with GS blooddrops and a chalice, also the Sarge got a 'shrine' thingy on top of that. He's the boss, so...

 

The carnage!

Those poor grey suckers never knew what hit them.

I can't believe the level of cruelty involved in first dismembering the victims, then creating piles of various body parts.

 

And I was on the verge of becoming a BA fan!

 

Carnage, you say? Well, the least I can offer is some good 'ol splatter...

The one guy that always steps out of line and starts killing...we all have that friend, don't we? :mellow:

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0151.jpg

 

Brother Baphimeus lost his helmet to a sniper shot when he wasn't looking....

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0149.jpg

 

...and that's the next and last thing that sniper was about to see in the rest of his miserable life! HE'S ANGRY!

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0152.jpg

 

More blood on this fellow - don't worry, it's not his.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0159.jpg

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0158.jpg

 

One of my favourites of the batch, really. Nice uprising position from the blow, some blood where the chainsword ripped through bones and flesh and stuff...

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0164.jpg

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0166.jpg

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0165.jpg

 

Another of my favourites...I mean, he has everything. He looks bad :cuss...

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0160.jpg

...his chainsword is full of jewelry like Mr.T...

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0161.jpg

...and he's a cool cat.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0162.jpg

 

 

If I recall correctly, they are what's left following multiple Manticore strikes during a previous battle...

Hehe, yeah, or let's say what should have been left! To the annoyance of my opponent... :lol:

 

 

 

You want more? Alright, I got some left.

 

WIP Astorath, part of my ETL Vow from...well, it feels like from the last century. The status quo so far, I do have the intention to paint him before the next batch of miniatures arrives.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0168.jpg

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0169.jpg

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0170.jpg

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/Finished%20works/IMAG0167.jpg

The jumppack with extra wings. I tried to imitate the artwork from the codex and cut the wings in halfs, re-positioned them to face a little bit more downwards and changed the angle at the connection on the jumppack. Please, let me know what you think, it's not to late for me to change it. Many eyes see more than two. :)

 

 

 

So, there you go guys! Massive update from me, the second of the year(which is pretty lousy!)! I'll hope to have the next update with Astorath finished.

I also vowed to paint 5 DC members, but I wasn't too eager painting them because they were the old metal ones. I like them and all, but they look very bland in comparison with the 'new' DC kit, so I ordered me another assault squad and a DC box.

A littlle teaser, they will all be magnetised!

 

 

Comments and criticism are all welcome! :)

 

 

 

Snorri

 

Edit: Added the actual JP with wings....

[Sokhar]

Wow. Spectacular models, bud. The powered effect on the sergeant's sword looks really amazing. All the models are beautiful, you have some really great dynamic posing on each of them. Love the little flourishes, particularly the guy who discarded his busted helmet. I'm not usually a fan of the yellow helmets on Assault Marines, and decided to stick with red for mine, but your's look really nice. Always makes it easier to see the blood spray splashed across the helmet.

 

I don't really have any criticism to contribute, those are some models I'm very jealous of. Also, love the repositioning on Astorath, definitely badass.

[SnorriSnorrison]

Wow. Spectacular models, bud. The powered effect on the sergeant's sword looks really amazing. All the models are beautiful, you have some really great dynamic posing on each of them. Love the little flourishes, particularly the guy who discarded his busted helmet. I'm not usually a fan of the yellow helmets on Assault Marines, and decided to stick with red for mine, but your's look really nice. Always makes it easier to see the blood spray splashed across the helmet.

 

I don't really have any criticism to contribute, those are some models I'm very jealous of. Also, love the repositioning on Astorath, definitely badass.

 

Thank you very much, man. It was my first attempt on painting powerweapons in such a way, I'm glad you like it. :( I used the Paladin's Nemesis weapon as a pattern for my own powerweapons, I'm very satisfied with the outcome.

 

You're right about the yellow, it's quite hard to paint. I used Iyanden Darksun over a black primer, then added skull white and layered it on. After that, I painted 4-5 thin coats of Vallejo Sun Yellow, sheded with Gryphonne Sepia, restored the Sun Yellow again and started to highlight with Skull White. It's quite time-consuming, indeed. :)

 

 

 

Snorri

 

PS: Added Astorath's actual JP - now with 100% more wings!

[SnorriSnorrison]

I love the smell of miniatures in the morning - and Apocalypse Now references.

 

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad309/Snorrinorrison/IMAG0171.jpg

 

Pushing this one real quick, my order arrived, which I had expected to arrive on monday. I'm mildly suprised yet glad that it arrived today, means my new project of a proper DC begins now! 10 DC, with magnetised JP/backpacks, special weapons and probably bolters(not sure on this one). Magnets for the win! :D

 

This also means that I can follow my own advice given in the DC Analysis and swap weapons to counter different situations. ;)

 

 

 

 

Snorri

[redhorse]

Get to it mister!

[redhorse]

Second post, what happened to your Mephiston?

[SnorriSnorrison]

Get to it mister!

 

Will do, sir! I've already started building the DC. With thursday off, I think I can make quite some progress. The magnets are the thing that takes most of the time, holes need to be drilled, and the swappable weapon arms need to look good either way, be it normal chainswords or with powerweapons. ;)

 

 

Second post, what happened to your Mephiston?

 

Well, over the years, my GS-fu has improved a little bit, so he's not on my current standard right now. I've added the head and his arms, however I've considered re-sculpting his torso because it looks quite grainy. I used him in a game recently and needed to glue him together, but apart from that, he's very WIP. Thanks for the interest! :)

 

 

 

Snorri

[Robbie1984]

Snorri I love those power weapons, would you mind sharing how you did them???

 

Fantastic work all round, I look forward to seeing more and wish my efforts could match yours!

[SnorriSnorrison]

Snorri I love those power weapons, would you mind sharing how you did them???

 

Fantastic work all round, I look forward to seeing more and wish my efforts could match yours!

 

Thank you very much, mate! I'm glad you like the effect on the power weapons, I'm very pleased with them as well. :)

 

It was my first attempt on this effect, so please forgive me the lack of a proper 'recipe'. ^_^

 

At first, take a look at the second image of the GK terminators - the halberds are of interest here.

 

That's the scheme I wanted to imitate, mainly because it looks quite awesome.

 

Then, I took my paints:

---> on a black foundation:

1. I applied Ice Blue in 3 thinned layers until I got an even coverage.

2. Apply very thin layers of black and white according to the scheme on the GK's powerweapons, this is only a rough step so you know where you're going from here.

3. Blend. It's a lot of work to blend the colours, so be patient here. Try it over and over again until you're satisfied, I used thin glazes of black and white(Chaos Black/Skull White) in about 6-10 layers of very thin paint. Use water, but make sure that your mix doesn't pool on the sword.

4. With the majority work being done, highlight the blade's edges with pure skull white. Include some 'scratches' on the blade as well, according to the pictures of the GK termies.

 

5. Now, to get the colour in there, I used about 5 glazes of Asurmen Blue - basically you thin down your wash and paint it on. After that, I highlighted the egdes again with Skull White.

6. Also, paint some Skull White around the power cables after you're done with the glazes, just to have a point where the power comes from.

 

 

 

I hope that helps, mate! ;)

 

 

 

Snorri

[IronKobra]

DUUUDE! Power weapons look SUPERB

[SnorriSnorrison]

DUUUDE! Power weapons look SUPERB

 

Thanks man! I'm very pleased with how they turned out, the sword is my favourite of the two - the lightning effect simply looks better and more natural. Stay tuned for the DC's powerweapons, I've got 3 swords in there! :lol:

 

 

Snorri