das brutus Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Greetings! I am Das Brutus. My familiarity with the game is basic. I've helped a friend paint his armies and I've been following the updates of the Movie and New Video Game about to be released. I build costume armor and props, having completed a Halo Recon Spartan, Halo ODST Spartan, Halo ODST Soldier, and a Star Wars Mandalorian Shadow Trooper. (The helms can be seen in the upper left of photo below) This year I decided to have a go at the most bad arsed armor ever... the Space Marine. Black Templar Chapter to be specific. Here's what I've got so far: I will be drybrushing the detail on the skull and wings (white) and adding the crosses to the shoulders... but am unsure as to what to do with the knee and helm... The Chainsword (recreated from the Ultra Marine movie pics) will have many more layers of gloss black with white accents, silver teeth, and gore - lots and lots of gore! The Bolter is awaiting completion and will be painted the same as the Chainsword... accented with the side skull and wings in silver and white. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/btsm2.jpg Any suggestions? All are welcomed... I've not found any "clear" pics or artwork to guide me on my decision... and would like to make a splash when visiting the Games Workshop store in the Grapevine Mills Mall later this year... :huh: BTW: All pieces are one of a kind and I am unable and unwilling to reproduce them... I don't wish a C&D from GW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
das brutus Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 UPDATE ON PAINT: Remember, as of yet unfinished... painting in stages Going with the Black Cross on the shoulders and knee cap, I started the detail touch ups. Dry brushing the skull and wings, rivets, and adding a white cross to the helm courtesy of a helm I saw painted on a miniature... I also started a very bold paint scheme on the sword. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/chainswordpaint.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/helmpaint.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/chestskullandwings.jpg Here is the original sculpt done by my friend Sid: http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/sidddddd.jpg I'm still hoping for some ideas on making the look "stand up and smack you in the face"... and input is welcomed... Brutus! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2468793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
das brutus Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Painting update: Bolter http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/bolter.jpg Chest / Shoulder / Right Knee http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/chest.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/shoulderkneechest.jpg Still to do: Cross the Second Shoulder (black) Cross the belt buckle (white) Cross on th back (white) since I'm going sans backpack 2 Crosses on Bolter (black) 1 on each side behind the ejector slide finish painting the Chainsword Also, I'm removing the thigh plates and going with the loincloth look... a few Templar and Imperium symbols and a liturgy... Brutus Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2476446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
das brutus Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Costume update: Still debating going sans helmet... Finished the Purity seals and Tabbard... took some test shots after finally mounting my Halo Recon Spartan on the mannequin (only took a year). So I'm only wearing regular clothes under the armor. I'll be wearing black BDUs when all said and done... Here are the pics: http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/thisyearvslast1.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/2010front.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/2010side.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/2010back.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/thisyearvslast1.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/2010getsome.jpg any comments? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2512846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 very nice. Are you going to make a power pack to wear on your back? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2512885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
das brutus Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 very nice. Are you going to make a power pack to wear on your back? Thank you! As far as the powerpack, I know it would complete the look, but no. Even walking sideways, it's very tight going through doors... I can use the excuse that I've seen enough figures without to justify the lack of pack, but the truth is it would make me just too big! The closest character I can think of for my look is "Brother Brunnar" from the "Damnation Crusade" books... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2512911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronDuke Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Wow, that thing is fantastic, how have I missed this? The armour looks fantastic so far, I doubt the lack of a backpack will detract from the finished look too much. Can't wait to see what it looks like all together. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2513057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Fwah! I'm impressed. Plus, you have the beard to match! Make sure to display pictures of that armor at the GW store when you go! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2513182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Will there be leg plates? What you have now looks great, but I honestly thing leg plates and a pack would set it above the rest. The bolter is really good looking, I like it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2519040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
das brutus Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Will there be leg plates? What you have now looks great, but I honestly thing leg plates and a pack would set it above the rest. The bolter is really good looking, I like it! The leg plates are very non-descript, but will be worn in the "Pro" photos of the suits, hopefully next week... To all: Thanks for the compliments and critiques! While I have a HUGE ego, I know that with all this costuming stuff, I have alot to learn and will constantly be modifying them. Teaser: My next build will be from scratch, more game accurate, and I'm going to vear away from my standard black and white color scheme... More pics in the upcoming days (next week) B! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2519449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckinbermuda Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Quick suggestion for the backpack, Try using magnets, like the powerful ones in speakers, having one in the backpack and a reinforced metal plate in the torso armor would make mounting it quick and easy for taking off (a backpack is the ideal thing to mount portable speakers in with a MP3 player loaded with cool sound effects) when moving into another room, also the magnet thing would work with the weapons, grenades, pistol holster or pouches, for you could attach them so your hands can be free for toasting B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2519472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
das brutus Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Right! So here are some updated pics... I decided to use some "drop leg pouches" as I need a place to stow my gear (wallet, phone, smokes)... and I know I should have steamed the tabbard, but it honestly didn't look as bad in person as it showed up in the picture... http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/armor/WarHammer%2040k%20Space%20Marine%20Black%20Templar/SPACEMARINE20.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/armor/WarHammer%2040k%20Space%20Marine%20Black%20Templar/SPACEMARINE16.jpg "Helmet or no helmet...?" http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/armor/WarHammer%2040k%20Space%20Marine%20Black%20Templar/SPACEMARINE21.jpg "No Helmet!" http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/armor/WarHammer%2040k%20Space%20Marine%20Black%20Templar/SPACEMARINE12.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/brutus666/armor/WarHammer%2040k%20Space%20Marine%20Black%20Templar/SPACEMARINE6.jpg Well, that's it for now. Will post some "night of" pics the night after... B Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2535848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Not bad at all, you look like an unusually contemplative Black Templar in picture 3. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2536244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
das brutus Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Not bad at all, you look like an unusually contemplative Black Templar in picture 3. yeah... So many Witches, which one to kill first? ...and as is my tradition, here's a wee little video: Enjoy B! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2537522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Nice video, and you're right about those witches. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/206518-das-brutus-the-black-templar-wip/#findComment-2541529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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