pingo Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I had a thread like this a long time ago, but it's been lost for ages. Anyway; I'll start over with this one! The below is a tactical squad kit bashed and converted from the Black Reach marines. I also kit bashed and converted the Black Reach terminators. Finally for now: a humble Rhino. Hope you like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Wow, an amzing paint job all round. the freehand on that rhion is just plain sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpwyrm Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Can't believe those are AoBR minis :) Nice conversions and clean paint job. You don't have WIP shots of those now do you? Anyways, excellent job, hope to see more of your work soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 From one Ultra painter to another that is a great job you have done with the AOBR minis. I really like the guy with the comms unit. The Rhino looks good but Id be tempted to give it a few more washes to darken where the armour meets. Im about to start mine too so I'll probably have the same issue and a shiny looking Rhino! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingo Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 Thanks guys :lol: I'm afraid I can't take credit for freehand on the Rhino: the panels are Forgeworld, so they did the detail work for me. I did have WIP pics of the black reach models, and posted them in the WIP section, but I can't find the thread now. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 How did you convert them so well please enlighten my unawareness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Does the Codex approve of these conversions? :lol: The subtle pose adjustments create for some very nice models, and it's hard for the viewer to know that those models are even from the Black Reach set. Great job, pingo, and the painting is even sharper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingo Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 How did you convert them so well please enlighten my unawareness! Just cut at the joints of the power armour where required, re-posed it using wire to pin the joint in place, then filled in any gaps with green stuff. Used some bits from my bitz box where appropriate. On most of the black reach marine, their left arm can be sawn off quite easily by sawing along the line of the shoulder pad. You are them free to do what you like with that arm. The right arm is pretty much impossible to do anything with as it's moulded to the chest. Generally, thelegs are no more difficult to re-pose than normal marine legs. Does the Codex approve of these conversions? Yep. It's on page 2,457. Paragraph 3 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbear Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 can i have your blue recipie please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolita23q Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 exellent paint jobb look like evy metal teams ! but som biger pics on the marines wouldbe nice tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messanger of Death Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 That blue looks stunning. Going to echo ironbear with a request for your recipe. I did have WIP pics of the black reach models, and posted them in the WIP section, but I can't find the thread now. Sorry! Seeing the conversions without the paint goes to show just how much effort was put into these guys. Looking forward to seeing the dreadnought painted. Messanger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Argent Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Good to see these guys finally got some paint. I was following them as WIP now I get to see the finished product. Still awesomly inspiring. I still haven't had to courage to convert mine. Maybe one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Carlin Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Some very nice converting work and colour scheme choices that arnt the norm for ultramarines, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingo Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 @lolita23q: I've updated the photos with larger versions. @ironbear: The recipe is mordian blue basecoat, asurman blue wash (not on the tanks), highlights of mordian blue, ultramarine blue, and approx. 50/50 UM blue and Space Wolves grey. @Messanger of Death: thanks for digging up my old thread! It was good to see them without paint again. I will post pictures of the Dreadnought below. @Silver Phoenix: I'm pleased you remember them from the WIP thread. Don't be scared of converting them: just go for it and I'm sure yours will look awesome. @Shaun Carlin: Thanks! I like to add some variety to the models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell93 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 How did you convert them so well please enlighten my unawareness! Just cut at the joints of the power armour where required, re-posed it using wire to pin the joint in place, then filled in any gaps with green stuff. Used some bits from my bitz box where appropriate. On most of the black reach marine, their left arm can be sawn off quite easily by sawing along the line of the shoulder pad. You are them free to do what you like with that arm. The right arm is pretty much impossible to do anything with as it's moulded to the chest. Generally, thelegs are no more difficult to re-pose than normal marine legs. i cant believe i didn't think to do this, im ashamed *mitchell93 eagerly waits till wednesday when he can implement plan individualise* *then realises he has no green stuff fail* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Great work there Pingo. My favourite has to be the Tac Squad! Congrats :tu:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingo Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Some pictures of close combat scouts and their Land Speeder Storm. The idea was to match the scouts on the storm to their 'on foot' counterparts. The scouts on the storm are attached with magnets for easy removal. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bystrom Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 uhm... oh, my... that is quite awesome. Especially like some of those tactical marines. Am I correct in guessing that you've painted an iron skull on the sergeant's left shoulderpad like the squad leader's iron halo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingo Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 @bystrom: yes, that's right: the sergeant has an iron skull, in the centre of the 'U' on the shoulder pad :down: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysimachus Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 very nice paint job and amazing conversion work, I mostly hate the AoBR marines but these really work! Loving the on/off LSS scouts too, very clever! The only thing that looks slightly odd to me is the mix of black and red weapons casings, any particular reason for the variation? (other than for variety itself? :down: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTrooper Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Nice job!, i'm liking the iconography. personally i'll be taking my in spiration from my 2nd edit. C:UM for the group i'm putting together. Nice to see the proper codex insignia :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingo Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 The only thing that looks slightly odd to me is the mix of black and red weapons casings, any particular reason for the variation? (other than for variety itself? :P ) Just for variety really. Some are also dark gunmetal all over. My fluff reason is that when the Ultramarines changed their casing colours, some brothers did not repaint their casings for fear of upsetting the weapon's machine spirit :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Love your your stuff amazing work the scouts and LSS are my favorites so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattison Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Your work is truly amazing Sir. The converted tacticals and the termies are just top notch. Actually -and I'm sure I'm not alone with this impression- the Ultras should look right like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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