JetfireUK Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Hi Folks, Here's my last miniature for 2010 - a web exclusive Space Marine when you bought online during a certain period. It's not a bad looking figure but it seems a little 'Disco Fever' to me. Of course, I thought that this chap would look best as a Ultramarine Veteran and here's my attempt! http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/JetfireUK/SL271700.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/JetfireUK/SL271701.jpg It's not bad considering that I haven't picked up a brush in the past two months and it's given me the drive to get stuck in with my pile of miniatures! Anyhow, enough of me rambling - what do you think? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 So that's the sergeant that everyone was talking about! Nice paint job, by the way. Beautiful checkerboard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2601608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosis Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Don't make fun of Saturday Night Fever, that's my favorite movie. Nice Sergeant, buddy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2601891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valantine Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I always had the impression that he was directing Devastator fire rather than doin' the saturday night fever Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2602110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhx711 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Sweet paintjob. The model pose is so asklng for a swap of the bp aquilla with a discoball. B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2602163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbabyjesus Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 And all the girlies say he's pretty fly for a blue guy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2602535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder 3 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Like the work...and like the miniature too...but in a white suite it would have been more appropriate... :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2602628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetfireUK Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 I'm glad that you like! After some feedback on another forum I've decided to change the red trim on the 'disco' marine to white so that it fits in with the fluff. Thankfully the backpack came off easily enough and I re-did the trim. Hopefully this means the miniature will fit in better when I have some more 1st company veterans completed. Here's a quick few shots to show my last two miniatures. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/JetfireUK/SL271706.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/JetfireUK/SL271707.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/JetfireUK/SL271708.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2606754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manserus Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I always had the impression that he was directing Devastator fire rather than doin' the saturday night fever Isn't it the same thing? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2607929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I always had the impression that he was directing Devastator fire rather than doin' the saturday night fever Isn't it the same thing? I hear the words... "ah, ah, ah, ah.. Staying alive! Staying alive!" through the vox-network as he dances through incoming fire... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2607931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeller Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 The litanies of fire support are strange indeed but none can say they are ineffective. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2608015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemainus Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I always had the impression that he was directing Devastator fire rather than doin' the saturday night fever Isn't it the same thing? I hear the words... "ah, ah, ah, ah.. Staying alive! Staying alive!" through the vox-network as he dances through incoming fire... which is ironic, because if he was directing plasma cannon and rocket launcher attacks, nothing would live (hopefully) maybe he was chanting "ha, ha, ha, ha, you all gonna die, you all gonna die" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2608595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Zaku Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I've always hated the face on the 'charging Thunder hammer' guy. It's like he's an Astartes Python trying to swallow a heretic whole. However, in this context, it's brilliant. Swap heads with the two of them, put a disco ball as suggested where the Aquila was, and paint him as a White Scar, and you have Brother Sergeant Tony Manero Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2608637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetfireUK Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Now that's an idea! I'm glad you lot like these two. It's tempting to get another copy of the web exclusive and paint it all white.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2608736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Nice paint work. Glad to see you changed the pad rims, and remembered the bolt heads on his buttplate and rear leg armor. Only thing that's bugging me is that he's got the Chapter symbol on both of his shoulder pads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2608869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I've been in and out of this thread more than once now, and I'm not sure why I haven't left a comment yet. The model looks great, and that nostalgic RT-era sorta feel is present in the checkered pattern on his knee pad. Changing the color of the trim was a good move, as he looks more 1st Company than 3rd. Only thing that's bugging me is that he's got the Chapter symbol on both of his shoulder pads. x2. He should have designated veteran heraldry on his right pad instead. And the paint seems to be chipping off of the bolter strap. Also, a blue wreath around his helm could be a nice little detail marking his veteran status in the Chapter and I'm more than confident that you can pull that off. Either way, the painting is top-notch and a model to be proud of. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2608930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetfireUK Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Cheers for the comments. The right shoulderpad did need some heraldry but after a couple of attempts I went with the 'U' as the paint on the pad was starting to get a bit shoddy. I'll give the wreath a go (better practise a few times first!) as it'll be a nice touch. I see what you mean about the strap - I'm not a fan of varnishing my minatures so I'll touch up the damage later on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2609955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetfireUK Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Hi Folks, I'm continuing my Ultramarines with the following Sternguard. I'm aiming to get the squad of five completed by the end of the month. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/JetfireUK/SL271725.jpg I've experimenting with my painting to start to move away from the edge highlighting on the armour towards a more blended (and hopefully) more realistic approach. I've also added a few chips to the armour and blended the white helmet so that there's a more graduated tone. I'll upload a couple more shots tomorrow when it's daylight. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2610753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbabyjesus Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Very sharp, but his scope is bent! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2610950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetfireUK Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Cheers for the comment. The bolter is bent too and even a little adjustment was starting to damage the detail on the metal - that's why I've left it. Maybe this chap is such a good marksmen that he can wipe out scores of xenos even with a bent bolter! ;o) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2611144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterEste Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 They both look great, I love the Sternguard models and the fluff behind them. You did them justice with these two. Sadly, I can only think of the first one as Battle-Brother Travolta now that you've pointed out the disco pose to me XD Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2611508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Just explain it as: "Possessed with strength unmatched by any other marine, Disco Sergeant Travolta bent his scope on the skull of a Hive Tyrant when he killed it with a single blow.(cue oohs and aahs)" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2612773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetfireUK Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 *everyone clears a space around Brother Disco Sergeant Travolta to watch him bust some moves* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2613962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetfireUK Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hi Folks, Juet to get back on thread, here's my second Sternguard Veteran. I'm quite pleased with this one especially with the beaky helmet - the shading looks about right. The miniature's left-hand shoulder pad was a pain in the arse as I couldn't blend the white as well, but it was a learning experience. I've also continued with the chips to the armour. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/JetfireUK/SL271726.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/JetfireUK/SL271727.jpg Edit: I've seen that I need to add colour to the 'belt'. I'll get that sorted over the day or two. What do you reckon? More to follow at the weekend. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2615172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmbattledSoul Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 the sergeant could be signalling a halt, or enemy ahead 300m. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/218152-ultramarine-veterans-blog/#findComment-2616088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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