Brother Melice Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hail to thee brethren. With the Warp storms swirling tighter over the worlds of man, and the green tide soon to swarm over the Imperial space a new chapter of humanity's greatest warriors emerge to answer the onslaught. With help of my brother we have managed to pull together a impressive force of Space Marines, combined with the core of my previous collection, a solid army is bound to emerge... This blog will be an an WIP log of the progress. The goal, is to complete 500 points of units before continuing onto the next unit, as I know how hard it is to motivate yourself to actually complete a batch of marines, especially when you have so many goodies laying around the work area. The goal is not to only paint a tabletop quality army, but a showcase army. the main goal is to have at least 1000 point ready for the 2010 Baltimore Games Day. So, what I have: Land Raider Crusader 2 Land Speeder typhoon Predator whirlwind razorback 2 Rhino 10 marines will be converted to sternguard from the Assault on Black Reach 30 Tactical Marines 10 Assault Terminators 5 Terminators Captain 10 Assault Marines 10 Devastators All models will be heavily converted, a heavy patch up job on salvaging the old miniatures, and resurrecting them in to new glory. pictures will come soon. So, here is my workbench http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0002.jpg?t=1280451066 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Twisted Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I'm really looking forward to seeing the Black Reach Sternguard, myself being a Bargain Bin player. I have one model in my own Sternguard being a snap-fit marine with a purity seal tacked on and painted with a white helmet and shoulder trim. Oh, and a gold-plated bolter. Can't go wrong with those. I wish you the best of luck in this endeavour. Care to show our audience the heraldry of your new chapter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share Posted July 29, 2010 Dave the Twisted, answering your prayers, the chapter symbol is Chosen and sculpted already on a Rhino door and a sturnguard shoulder pad... the idea is to press mold all other chapter shoulder pads on the rest of the sturnguard. Not all models from AoBR will be sturnguard, some bekies will be tossed in for variety and a metal sergeant. I'm all so thinking on making an camo drape over the left shoulder pads as well. As of now, all I have completed and ready for priming is: Captain, can't decide if I want him to have a combi melta or not. Probably will Tactical squad. 2 Rhinos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 So, on to the pics!!! The converted captain, I didn't much care for the really ornate backpack and the bling over his head. I think now he is more balanced out, and ready to lead his battle brethren to glory http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/captain.jpg?t=1280451307 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/tacticalsquad1.jpg?t=1280452868 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/tactical2.jpg?t=1280451494 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/missile1.jpg?t=1280451479 The first completed Tactical squad. If any of you remember the 2en edition, there was a tradition, when a tactical squad is combated, the leader of the squad with the missile launcher also had a backpack banner... So you could pick the leader out. http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/tactical1.jpg?t=1280451489 Since I decided to go against using backpack banners altogether, I did like the idea of diferinciating combat squad leaders. Using different icons on the back packs seemed like a good idea... http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/flamer1.jpg?t=1280452872 The flamer also got an upgrade, just seemed to me there was something terribly wrong with that coke can on the flamer, I mean has any one seen a flamethrower? the napalm cans are HUGE... So with some browsing around in my brother's tool box I came out with these funny looking thingies, that just screamed at me use for flamethrower canisters. http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/ChapterIcon.jpg?t=1280451517 I decided that the Medusa Gorgona mask would perfectly tie in with the desert theme I'm going for... So a little of green stuffing and one of the most feared greek monsters was all ready to strike any fool brave enough to look in her eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hey all... Here is an update on the project. http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0031_crop.jpg?t=1281055962 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0032_crop.jpg?t=1281055958 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0034_crop.jpg?t=1281055958 Both Rhinos now have chapter Icons modeled on their side hatches. Also the AoBR Dread will have a minor modification made to his arms, that as it turned out had gaps in it's arms, I was wondering if GW would manage to make a mess out of something in the snap models to minimize the costs, and they did. http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0026_crop.jpg?t=1281057732 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0025_crop.jpg?t=1281057739 So some styrene and glue the irritation was no more. Also I want to move the DCCW a little to the side for a more dynamic look on a pretty still model. Started on painting the first batch of marines to a basic color, nothing complex, just a basic color layout. Both squads. http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0009_crop.jpg?t=1281055865 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0014_crop.jpg?t=1281055895 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0012_crop.jpg?t=1281055884 The captain model also had a basic layout of color done.... http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0008_crop.jpg?t=1281055860 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0007_crop.jpg?t=1281055857 One of the land speeders is almost complete... http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0020_crop.jpg?t=1281055849 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0022_crop.jpg?t=1281055963 http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0021_crop.jpg?t=1281057749 I decided to continue the WWII tradition of aircraft nose art, but to take it to a whole new level with the free handing.. so all of my vehicles will be named and will have a some kind of pin-up art on them... I also decided to paint the interiors of the vehicles... here is on one of the Rhinos http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/brothermelice/warhammer%20project/DSC_0001_crop.jpg?t=1281055853 Sorry for any blurry and darker pics... My plan is now to get the Sturnguard and a Thunder Hammer Terminator squads preped and converted, after that its priming the dread with the two squads. any CC is always welcomed, so don't hesitate to comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Replica Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 the pin up idea reminds me of the art in the Rogue Trader book, cool concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehreverend Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Looking good. I'd like to recommend adding more yellow to your green stuff. It takes longer to dry, but gives a smoother finish. Two to one works pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Replica, do you know where I can find any art from the Rouge Trader ??? never seen a copy... Thanks for the tips tehreverend, i'll surely keep that in mind.... and keep checking out on the progress Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavulg Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Looks neat (and excitingly old-school). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Replica Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Replica, do you know where I can find any art from the Rouge Trader ??? never seen a copy... Thanks for the tips tehreverend, i'll surely keep that in mind.... and keep checking out on the progress Cheers Check out eBay mate, RT books aren't all that rare on there, getting rarer but you can still grab one for US$30 - US$50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellitin Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Nothing original to say, but I like the WWII feel of it, and I think the pin-up art will go great with that theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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