Finn Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) Hi all, This is the WIP on my test model for custom legion Disciples of blight (or maybe Grim Reapers of Cadaver). I'd appreciate any comments you might have :) I have to stress out that I'm aiming for a little non-orthodox take on Nurgle, so my guys aren't going to be all rusted, bloated and covered in pustules. I'm also planning to keep the number of spikes and tropy racks incredibly low for a Chaos army, as I see all of this stuff MOSTLY look silly and juvenile, if not pulled off skillfully. I'm also doing some concept sketches of my future demon prince. It's going to have a non-kosher Nurgle look too, as I'd like more of an almost skeletal figure with a few strands of long hair on top of his head, with black angel like wings. As you can see, my take on Nurgle makes all of them look more like the traditional image of death than bloated monstrosities. I want more of sinister and less of gross. Is this heresy? :) So, basicly this is what the paint scheme is going to be like: http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad53/bkubera/chaosman2.jpg This is the CSM with his powerpack on, but the powerpack still needs a few stages of shading and highlights. This guy is going to be holding a scythe in both his hands, so he's a close combat guy. This is why he's covered in blood so much: http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad53/bkubera/ludek.jpg Let me know what you think! Cheers, Finn Edited September 25, 2010 by Finn Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubnutz Da Grim Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I think it looks good. I think that the take of a death theme vs the normal bloated pus ridden can work. Looking forward to seeing the DP sounds pretty cool. I am also not a huge fan of the spikes on the CSM kits so it works for me. Gub Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2513672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Looking forward to seeing the DP sounds pretty cool. Oh, it may take a while, because I'm going to make this model from scratch. It will involve lots of sculpting, and I generally don't have that much time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2513705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubnutz Da Grim Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Well no matter. I will be around so whenever it hits the net I will take a look then. Gub Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2513718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Not much progress - I made a base which I am going to cast in resin in several copies for other minis, too. This is what i came up with: http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad53/bkubera/Beznazwy1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2514674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I agree with the thematic experiment. It can be interesting to see non-festering Death Guard for once (not to say that you acolytes of Nurgle don't make fantastic looking festering Death Guard). The base looks great, but don't you think it would get a little repetitive? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2515035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) I agree with the thematic experiment. It can be interesting to see non-festering Death Guard for once (not to say that you acolytes of Nurgle don't make fantastic looking festering Death Guard). Thanks! My only concern is that they may look a little bit too generic. I'm sticking to the skull-like helmets, bone/ceramic armor and rotten bases to keep up with Nurgle themes, but it may be not enough. But I guess I'm OK with that. Well, If I feel there is not enough Nurgle in Nurgle, I can always add traditional Plague Marines to the mix and make those guys regular CSMs. The base looks great, but don't you think it would get a little repetitive? You are correct :pirate: That's why I'm making more of those - I want to end up with at least 5 or 6 different bases to cast for my army :) Edited September 19, 2010 by Finn Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2516375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubnutz Da Grim Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 That is pretty cool. I like custom bases and these blow my normal cork tile creations out of the water. Gub Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2516431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero_Monroe Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I like the theme of death over disease, I am trying to do this as well. I am trying to show the fall of a once loyal chapter, so there armor will be growing spikes and warping due to their experimenting with viruses on each other, but a clean look works as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2517965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagneticFreak Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Great idea. They look as if their chapter only recently fell to the Lord of Decay. My theme is close to the opposite. The armour are rusted and broken, but the bodies inside do not seem to be there, so no pus or vomit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2518747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Hi All, I've been working on the scythe design. This is what I came up, but i think I'll add some green stuff to blend the parts. http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad53/bkubera/scythe.jpg I'm making my own, because I'll need LOTS of these. Casting is cheaper than buying bits :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2521083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plague Dave Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 That's really neat. That's a nice blade on there, and the whole top part looks like it fit perfectly together. How are you casting it? That might get a little weird with the wood handle there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211279-grim-reapers-of-cadaver/#findComment-2523088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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