KiltedMarine Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hey, brothers. I've finally gotten around to getting some pics of my Hounds of Arawn uploaded into my gallery. The theme is "Celtic Space Wolves." They're culturally a mix of Irish/Scottish/Welsh Celts, and since they include Scots, well I had to kilt at least a few of them! Before the pics, a couple of notes- first, disregard the dates in question- the camera's internal calendar is completely shot. Second, I apologize for the less than stellar quality of a couple of the pics- I'm still getting the hang of photographing them, and don't have much in the way of tools (lights, tripod, etc.). We'll start with my wolf lord, Lleu Swifthand. He's based on the 13th company Rune Priest, with additional hair puttied in to make him look less old, and with a sword swap to represent the Beltaine Blade (Counts As a Frost Blade): Next we have my Venerable Dreadnought, Bran the Cauldron-Born: And a couple of shots of my Grey Hunter pack called the Stone Bear Brawdi, and their leader Liam Coldeyes: ...and a couple of my other kilted wolves: So what do you think, brothers? UPDATE- So there were comments made about targes, and boot knives. Yeah, I've got 'em! First, a targe- made out of a Fantasy Beastmen shield fronted with green stuff, and then with studs added using plastic rod: Doesn't count as anything, but it looks cool! Now, a detail shot of a sgian dubh and the basket hilt I made for the chainsword: My power armored Wolf guard- each one has his own unique badge- kind of barbaric proto-heraldry: first, L to R, Diarmuid mac Faolc and Liam Coldeyes: Next, Fionn Dragon's Breath and Gwalchmei the Dawn's Blade: Finally, Owain the Blood Hawk and Ian Frost-moon (whose old sculpt unfortunately conceals the knotwork moon I did behind the backpack nodule) I had hoped to get battle pics taken, but there wasn't time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothbrok Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 i think they are amazing man. you did a great job with the painting and i think the kilts are stunning keep up the good work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxx Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I really dig the idea of a Celtic army...and the execution looks great too! I always thought the idea of kilted Marines would look cool, but I never got around to trying it. Yours look great and it makes me wanna give it a go... BTW, the power weapon blades really look sharp against the red armor and the dark tartan. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archnomad Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I feel a need to post here, being Scottish and all. I love it mate, the only thing I would recommend is a wee wash on the Wolf Lord's Plasma Pistol. It looks very bright. Although I'm not sure if that's just the flash. Â It's lookin aw bonnie otherwise, y'ken? Â :cuss Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiltedMarine Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks for the feedback, brothers. I'm very proud of the work so far. Â And yes, the plasma pistol on Lleu does need to be toned down a bit, though the flash is partly to blame as well. Â More pics will be coming- I'm going to league night at my LGS on Friday, and I'll get some photos of the army all together then. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archnomad Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Oh, and another thing. Maybe try your hand at some celtic tattoos? On the faces of Wolf Guard/Characters etc? That could look really cool! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormshrug Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Very nifty. I for one fear the reign of the Power Kilt. Â -Stormshrug Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antagonis Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Awesome kilts. Â Those are bloody fantastic! Â I want to see some claymores and targes next ;) Â Keep up the good work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Wolf Guard retinue better get a termie blasting some bagpipes while firing a CML. HAHAHAHAAHA! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CainTheHunter Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Arrgh - nice ones! I can't imagine the GS skills needed to model the kilts... The kilts are for WG only or they appear on random marines? Awesome look anyway, and I like the suggestion for targes as storm shields :lol: Out of curiosity, why the hands on Rune priest are painted in different colour? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril hound Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Blaidd Einion will fight with you any day, alltho his welshness if for lulz. Love it all- exept for how you paint skin, it lacks depth. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadarn Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Awesome work. I've just started doing a similar project, basing mine on the Rigante, from the David Gemmel books, so this is really encouraging. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2302746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 the blue kilts look great and contrast really well with the red Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2303019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingwolves Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Great stuff. I am part Scottish and have been to Scotland and I totally love this idea. How did u make the kilts? Green Stuff or conversions? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2303064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiltedMarine Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 When I get the chance, I'll put up some WIP pics on the kilts. They're green stuff, or rather of late they're ProCreate (grey stuff) which is less sticky and thus easier to work with. I put the kilts on a fairly random assortment of the marines- a couple of WG wear them, but I also have Blood Claws and Grey Hunters wearing them as well. In the fluff I've written, it's an homage by those brothers to their tribal ties back on Eire-Cymru, their homeworld. Â As to the targe suggestion, I have one Blood Claw done up with a decorative shield on his pistol hand (doesn't count as anything, but it looks cool), and I've modded a couple of chainswords up with putty to make claymore-style basket hilts. I'll put pics up soon. Â Out of curiosity, why the hands on Rune priest are painted in different colour? Â The left arm is silver as an allusion to Nuada, the member of the Tuatha de Danann usually considered the "god of war," who lost a hand and had a silver replacement made by his brother (?) Dian Cecht. Also, Llugh Llanfadda (Irish) and Lleu Llaw Gyffes (Welsh) are both names alluding to a skilled hand. Â Thanks for the feedback, guys! It feels good to have the work I put in appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2303397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhorse47 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Well done! Need a couple of skean dhus poking out of some boots! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2303410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Very well done, especially the kilts. My favourite is the marine with the powerfist. The blue fingers and kilt complement the red very well. Congrats :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2303562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Theyre beautiful. I always love the celtic conversions Ive seen done with SWs- but then, thats probly because Ive yet to see one badly done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2303608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiltedMarine Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 bump- I added pics to the top of the thread, and presumed that would count as a new post, but it didn't! My bad! Â Commentary, please. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2312748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
milmaa Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 wow nice work mate! Â I love the paint job you done on the shoulder pads and yea the powerfist guy looks awesome! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2312899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Good work on the kilts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2313525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo429 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 when you said celtic expected green and white stripes Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193790-celtic-space-wolves/#findComment-2313645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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