Eberious Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 The LRC is certainly looking a million miles better, good job. With the flag I'd have two of them either side at the back on the armoured section just before you get to the tracks. And the champ is looking pretty sweet, was concidering using BA bits myself for some guys. What model is the mace from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. dwarf Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 The LRC is certainly looking a million miles better, good job. With the flag I'd have two of them either side at the back on the armoured section just before you get to the tracks. And the champ is looking pretty sweet, was concidering using BA bits myself for some guys. What model is the mace from? The mace is from a warhammer warriors of chaos sprue I got in a box of bits, not sure exactly which kit it comes from unfortunately. Speaking of BA bits, this update has guy i fixed using one of the new Sanguinary guard bare heads. Its a small update, but as I said in my Space Sharks post, things have been wild around the household with christmas and work and whatnot. Now with that stuff all over and some semblance of normality has begun to set in, hopefully I can get some work done on these guys as well as the sharks. On with the small update! These guys are patched up (no more missing arms and whatnot) and highlighted, just need the final highlights and some touchup. Ignore the horribad bases - that's what they came on and I aim to turn them into some sort of urban rubble looking ones. I really like the new BA helmets and bare heads, expect to see some of the sanguinary and death company ones appear in future builds. Thats about it for now, I hoping to get some work put in on these guys this weekend and maybe some next week. thanks again for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Looking very good so far, especially like the last chap painted, very characterful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. dwarf Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Bit of an update here, got most of the first squad (no special weapon guy or sergeant equivalent guy) done. I might go back and touch them up with some crusader seals and other doodads. The poses arent too great but hey they're 2nd hand and I didnt want to risk breaking them more than they already were. Not exactly the best lighting but it'll have to do: Here's the WIP sergeant type guy with his powerfist, Some shoulderpads are missing because I'm waiting on more Templar bits from the mail: And here is the Marshal/Castellan mini: The best thing about him is... He's MAGNETIZED! I couldnt decide on permanent head or weaponset, so all thats magnetized. It also makes him sorta like an action figure now: All I got for now, hopefully I can get that landraider primered up and paint soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmbattledSoul Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 has anyone ever considered sending pics to the previous owner of refurbished models like "look, this is how its supposed to be" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Very nice, very nice! :cuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. dwarf Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 has anyone ever considered sending pics to the previous owner of refurbished models like "look, this is how its supposed to be" Funny you should say that, because I do plan on showing the previous owner of these neophytes: While I cant take credit for the awesome build/conversions of the models, I have begun to basecoat them as you can see. After I got these guys off ebay, I contacted the seller to let him know how great the conversions were and how I couldnt wait to paint them. He asked that I email him the pics when they're done so I might start these guys next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xscottfergox Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Its almost like rescuing a puppy from a compound. You can spruce it up and make it look nice but it will always be traumatically scarred. Those poor poor models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidKits Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 hmmm with some of the models i have seen here in my home town... i almost wish i could send some of them to you to see how you could fix em up. *laughs* some of them are pretty bad.. such as one guy who has a full 'blood angels' army who ispainted much like that land raider at the start before you stripped it... and the guy says his a 'long term hobbiest player with a great deal of experience in painting.' >,< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. dwarf Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Little update on the neophytes here. They now all have thier primary coat of paint for each weapon, asseesory, etc. put on. Now all they need is a good wash or two, some highlights and touchups! I'll get on this probably tommorow, but heres some bad lighting pics for now: I imagine these guys to be kinda like a squire (or golf caddy!), carrying all thier master's extra ammo, weapons, scrolls etc. and generally helping them out on the battlefield, hence the laden with items look. This guys nowhere near done, but I painted him a little further along to see how the future units will look. I think they are gonna come out pretty good and detailed! Landraider crusader also got its well needed primer/basecoating. I'm a bit scared to try to paint it! More to come later this week hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Wow, that is a LOT of glue on the front of that Raider... kudos to you for resurrecting it from the gunk. Hope it looks great when you're finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. dwarf Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 yeah it was, none of the hatches open so lord only know what it looks like on the inside! I managed to get most of it sanded down so you cant see it now with the paintjob. if any anomalies pop up its going to be painted as "battle damage" or hopefully covered with a purity seal or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legio Draconis Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I love seeing old minis rescued. Will keep an eye to see how this goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarKHaZZ13 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 those neophytes are awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. dwarf Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Ok, got these neophytes about 95% done I just dont know what to do with the banners on the horns and the flags they're carrying (you'll see in the photos). I dont know hwat colors to paint them! Oh yeah and the templar cross decals were a NIGHTMARE to put on, most have been touched up by paint or painted entirely. I was hoping the decals were smaller out of the scout box I had from my sharks but they're the same as regular old SM decals :fakenopic: see the flag? its got a shield in the middle (its from the brettonians) any ideas for a color scheme? Anyway, on with the blurry bad lit photos! More to come, any suggestions on color schemes/ideas for the horn banners and flags are appreciated! I also made another blog (its in my sig) for my templars, so check it out if your're into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legio Draconis Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Those neophytes look bad ass. I would actually want to field those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Sigh....and after I had so thoroughly convinced myself that SM helmets were a better move than Bretonnian heads on my Neos... :P The horns seem a bit silly, but that's what Neo's are for I guess. I'd consider drilling and hollowing out the ends a bit though. As for the banners...red or white trim (couldn't hurt to try both seeing how you got more than one flag) a Crusade badge design to fill the shield, and either black or brown or khaki to fill in the rest. Some checkers and dabs of scripture always look boss too. Oh yeah and the templar cross decals were a NIGHTMARE to put on A true Templar fears not the trials of freehanding his insignias :D Looks like they came out good at any rate. So has this project a as whole, really. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Scipio Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Incredible, I am doing nearly the same thing: - Rescuing ,,painted " Marines - Make the Templars I even use the same bretonian and BA bits on my Neos and Vehicles. Crazy. Looking very good btw. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 dr. dwarf, may you forever be a painting hero within the B&C. First off, I didn't know the Green Bay Packers had Land Raiders (Green and Yellow on top of black? Really?) Second, you're doing an awesome job with this. I love the shields on the Crusader sponsons. Assault-back Kid, I work in a store that sells both Simple Green and Purple Power. I've used both products, and personally I'd rather use Simple Green as it's far less toxic for human life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. dwarf Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Neophyte are finally complete! Not the best pics, but I'm too tired to go outside for better lighting: Probably going to take a break and get give my Space Sharks some attention. I got some AOBR terminators basecoated for those guys, so thats probalby what will be next. More to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generating Random Name... Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Sweet! Lovin the Neophytes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iago Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Very nice If you are looking for scout sized decals Forgeworld released their BT decal sheet and it has scout shoulderpad sized decals Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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