Gitsplitta Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Fantastic work! Really brings back a bit of nostalgia :D! Great paintwork too. My only criticism would be that on a couple of the marines the bolter silencer looks a bit strange as its a thinner tube on the end of the exsisting barrel. Otherwise I really dig your work :D Thanks Imalwayscold. Yeah, those were my home-made sniper barrels rather than snagging them off of existing sniper rifles. The walls of the brass tubing I used for the suppressor were too thin. At table-top distance you don't notice it, but in close-up it does show. I'll be trying to find some plastic tubing rather than the brass that is the right diameter & has thicker walls, so it looks closer to the proportions it should have. @Exhumed: Would love to see them! I miss the old camo schemes... luckily this project gave me a good excuse to resurrect one of them! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2600464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitsplitta Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Latest effort. Sergeant for the squad. Highly converted so I thought I'd add a before/after pic as well as a standard shot of the fig from various angles. His helmet is damaged and in pieces on the ground (though none of these shots show that well). http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2011/1/5/169822_sm-Mantis%20Warriors,%20Sergeant,%20Space%20Marines,%20Sternguard,%20Tranquility,%20Warhammer%2040,000.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2011/1/5/169821_sm-Mantis%20Warriors,%20Sergeant,%20Space%20Marines,%20Sternguard,%20Tranquility,%20Warhammer%2040,000.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2607505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee265 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 These guys are awsome. I love the paintjob on the sargents powerfist to go with the rest of the excelent paint work which is covering some very good conversions for all the models. Hope to see a lot more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2607695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitsplitta Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 I realize this isn't Tranquility pattern, but I though you might be interested in what my normal Mantis Warriors would look like. This is the very first "green" that I've done. It's got a custom pad that I designed myself (made by Chapterhouse) and helmet sculpted by a friend in New Zealand. He's for a trade with a friend which is why the base is not complete, just painted white to differentiate it from the figure. This scheme represents the chapter after it returns from crusade... I call them "Mantis Warriors Penitent" and the purple field on the shoulder pad is the ecumenical color associated with penance. The basic color and blending were done with my new airbrush, which was quite an adventure. Still crude but I'm sure I'll get better with time. Gits http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2011/1/9/171621_md-Inushi,%20Mantis%20Warriors,%20Space%20Marines,%20Warhammer%2040,000.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2611890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamB411 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Those look awesome! That has to be the biggest pain in the but paint scheme ever though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2612537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reldn Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Those look awesome! That has to be the biggest pain in the but paint scheme ever though. You should take a look at the Minotaurs. *chuckles* Not only would it be a pain to paint, but, has the added effect of being rather headache-inducing. Loving the look of those Mantis Warriors! Great job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2612548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitsplitta Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks guys! Yeah, the tranquility pattern is kind of a pain but the camo goes quickly once you figure out a couple of ways to paint it (method is determined by brush access in any one particular spot). The real issue is getting the yellow to look right. They're wet-blended which takes a while but works nicely... since I usually only attempt one or two figures at a shot it's really not that big an issue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2612696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Give your friend a big thanks. That helmet is great. And on the subject of hard-to-paint schemes: http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/images/thumb/6/61/Celebrants.gif/200px-Celebrants.gif The Celebrants. I found this on Lexicanum here. The scheme is supposed to be red fading to yellow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2612780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitsplitta Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Do you have any pics of your figures? That is a spectacular scheme! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2612807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That's not the scheme I paint my army in normally. I just found it on Lexicanum. I've tried a couple models, but couldn't get the slow transition right. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2612865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannosaurus Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 This is the thread that keeps on giving, was loving the camo guys then you start doing green ones too! That green mantis is awesome, the shoulderpad is superb as is the helmet. Have to say I'm not a fan of the purple on the pad or the pistol, seems to take away from the mini a little but that's a tiny thing. Want to see more :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2613090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitsplitta Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 I appreciate your candor tyrrano. I may try one in gold (yellow) just to see what it looks like, but since the purple has a specific purpose it's a little hard to abandon it. I do welcome your comments though... thank you! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2613327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicced Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 i love your tranquility pattern paint jobs ^_^ the green one looks good too, even if i'd preferred a lighter green, but i'm no fan of the helmet, looks kinda crooked to me. just my 2 cents Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2613408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitsplitta Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 By crooked do you mean asymmetrical, like left to right? Just trying to grasp your concerns properly... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2613432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicced Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 By crooked do you mean asymmetrical, like left to right? Just trying to grasp your concerns properly... yup, that's exactly what i meant Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2614766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee265 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 The green helmet looks uneven because the mandibles on the helmet look like they are different sizes. I like these guys. the painting is excelent on top of great conversions. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2614905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Ah, Mantis Warriors and Beaky armour. I loved the Rogue Trader Era :) Love the models ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2614934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitsplitta Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 The green helmet looks uneven because the mandibles on the helmet look like they are different sizes. I like these guys. the painting is excelent on top of great conversions. That... I can work on. Thanks guys! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2615078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitsplitta Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Latest offerings: a pair of Mk-1 Razorbacks. Not tranquility pattern but part of the overall force. Will get back to T-pattern figs with the next round of figs. http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2011/1/25/177733_sm-Mantis%20Warriors,%20Razorback,%20Space%20Marines,%20Warhammer%2040,000.jpg http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2011/1/25/177697_sm-Mantis%20Warriors,%20Razorback,%20Space%20Marines,%20Warhammer%2040,000.jpg I'm trying to decide if I should try weathering them or not. I'm none too sure about my ability to actually DO the weathering properly and I don't want to screw them up, so I'm a bit nervous about the prospect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2633254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee265 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Keep it clean like everything else. But I love the mark one it is awsome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2633263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm no expert on painting, but when I was trying out a better way of painting white for a Venerable Dreadnought I'm working on (lots of evenly applied thin layers), I used a few spare parts to test the process out. That way, you won't ruin what you've already accomplished :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2633264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Till Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I love the infantry. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2633399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKhalilX Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 forgive my silly Q, but why do the MW call it tranquility pattern? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2633485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 forgive my silly Q, but why do the MW call it tranquility pattern? I recall a battle called the "Siege of Tranquility" from waaaaay back, but I can't find anything much about it :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2633499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ataloss Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Gitsplitta, great name, great paint job. 20+ year old marines? Ye gods, you've been playing this as long as I have! Love the silencers, may have to (ahem) requisition that idea, In Nomine Impertor, for more sneaky Sternguard. Very nice job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214895-gitsplittas-mantis-warriors/page/3/#findComment-2633900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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