The Normish Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Inspired by the announcement of Mark III Iron armor from Forgeworld, I decided today to draw something incorporating it. This is the Chapter Master for my DIY Chapter, the Doom Guard. His name is Conrad Halden "the Eternal", and as you can see, he incorporates several models of Power Armor in his own suit. I took that idea straight out of the fluff, but I also think it looks really cool. Anyway, one of his shin-pieces is Mk. V, his helmet is Mk. III, and the rest is either Mk. VI or VII/VIII. I intend one day to turn this sketch into a model, when I have time and resources to do so. Halden is armed with a Power Fist and Power Weapon, and is wearing Artificer Armor. Anyway, my one issue is the Power Weapon. I tried making a Relic Blade, a nice long sword, but it didn't work out so well. Here you see him with a Morningstar, which looks good, but isn't a very Space Marine-ish weapon. Suggestions on how to make it look the part would be appreciated. Either that, or I could make into a mace of sorts, like some older miniatures have, or I could try the sword again... Thoughts or comments are welcome. Oh, and I drew it in one to two hours, for those who want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennus Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Pretty cool idea, overall! However, I would drop the hilt from the morningstar and run a few power cables to it from the backpack. Personal preference, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I think the morningstar needs to look a LOT more mace-like. Right now it looks like a broken sword with cherries affixed to the end (harsh criticism but i have to say it). Instead of having it be like a sword with a hilt and everything, make it look like a mace handle. Like that sergeant on the back of the SM codex. I'm not sure about the flail part, maybe make it a solid mace, thats just personal preference. Â edit for spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 I think the morningstar needs to look a LOT more mace-like. Right now it looks like a broken sword with cherries affixed to the end (harsh criticism but i have to say it). Instead of having it be like a sword with a hilt and everything, make it look like a mace handle. Like that sergeant on the back of the SM codex. I'm not sue about the flail part, maybe make it a solid mace, thats just personal preference. I agree with you, actually. I've modified it to be a mace. I had a look at the back of the Codew, and compared the mace there to historical ones, and I think I'd prefer mine to have a long handle. Â Also, brennus, I've taken your advice and made some cabling, to make it more futuristic. As futuristic as maces go, anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 double post.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Well, here's a picture of Halden with the mace... Sorry for the quality of this picture, but I don't have a scanner and had to take a photograph. It looks blurred around the handle of the mace, but in actuality it's fine. And once more, but with more contrast, making him all dramatic and such: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Thats much better, actually the blur looks a bit like an energy field in the high contrast picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Yes! much better! Â What's your DIY chapter's color scheme, by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timboli Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 very nice! now built him :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar mikael Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 much better with the mace! it looks like a very archaic design too which fits with his iron pieces codicer armour. i 2nd timboli- build it! itll kick ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Yes! much better! What's your DIY chapter's color scheme, by the way? Well, like this: Except with a lot more gold decoration and a golden helmet as well. And I do plan on building him, but I'd like to wait for the new Forge World releases to become available to make the best of it. I'll be sure to post a WIP thread when I do! In the meantime, does anyone suggest more modification, or can I go and post him up in the Hall of Honor along with his fluff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timboli Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 maybe make a nice backround for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 maybe make a nice background for him Usually when I try to draw a background, I ruin the picture or I detract from the character. I think I'll just make him something to be placing his foot on. A rock or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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