mega_marines Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Alright ladies and gents, started working on another Captain model just for some variation in the force. Tell me what you think! Pieces are: Iron Warrior Helmet Iron Warrior secondary Lascannon arm Black Templar's Emperor's Champion Black Sword Blood Angel Death Company Legs Sergeant Chronus upper torso Forge World Ultramarine Brass Crux Terminatus Assault Terminator Groin Plate/Guard Space Marine Backpack Venerable Dreadnought Purity Seals(Not seen) Assault Marine left hand http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/megamarines/IMG_0674.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/megamarines/IMG_0675.jpg Captain Valix could be considered ill-of-age for his position as captain of 6th Company. At the age of 105, he has already proven heimself able of body and mind, yet somewhat impetuous. In his second engagement as a full battle brother, he was promoted to sergeant for his valor after the death of Sergeant Armano at the hands of rebel forces. Ten years later saw him rescuing Chief-Librarian Artaris from the cold darkness of space after both he and Valix were sucked into the void via a breach in a Space Hulk they had boarded. As Valix attempted to pull his way back in through the breach, the blast door came down upon his left arm, severing it at the shoulder, tossing him to cold silence. Having remained able even after still drifting out, he came across the prone and unconscious form of the Librarian as he drifted. Activating his Locater Beacon, they were both retrieved later, via Thunderhawk gunship. This act saw him promoted to Captain Neras’ Command Squad of the 6th Company, who’s own squad suffered heavy casualties in the same engagement. When the Badab War was in its middle stages, Valix found himself accompanying Neras and his Command Squad in a raid against Orks attacking the rearguard of the sector. At the climax of the battle, the Captain engaged the Ork Warboss; who ripped the Captain in half and tossed the remains aside as if but a rag doll in their opening moves. Summoning the Chapters curse, Valix took up Neras’ sword and challenged the greenskin. Bolstered by his rage, Valix fought, and won, skewering the brute on his blade, pinning the xeno against the wall of a destroyed factory even as the beast ripped his augmentic arm from the socket and destroyed his helmet. It should be noted that Valix was considered to be fully in the grip of the Red Thirst at this point, and was only calmed when he looked around to see his forces were retreating under massed greenskin numbers before they were overrun. By the end, the mission was still accomplished, and Valix was marked as the new Captain, despite some protest, and was gifted with the ancient helm of the Lamenters first Chapter Master, Varion, as a mark of honor for upholding the honor of the 6th despite defeat. The gift was presented to him by the current Chapter Master, Malakim Phoros, Post Badab War, the Captain leads the 6th company on, pushing for the deadliest fights whenever he can, sometimes struggling t control himself in the heat of battle. Time will tell if he can remain in control, though given his further descent in rage, it does not bode well. -Matt :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Looks good, liking the fluff too... My only concern is that a certain anatomical area seems overly protected :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2661991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mega_marines Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Looks good, liking the fluff too... My only concern is that a certain anatomical area seems overly protected ;) One can never protect that area well enough. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2662001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm digging the helmet. Very nice pose btw. G :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2662024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mega_marines Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm digging the helmet. Very nice pose btw. G ;) Thanks! I was going for a slightly Knight-ish look, and the helmet was old enough looking as well as carrying an air of nobility to it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2662415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherTim Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Looks good, liking the fluff too... My only concern is that a certain anatomical area seems overly protected -_- One can never protect that area well enough. :D This is the truth!!! Anyway, great model, but the sword arm looks just a little too long...maybe its just me. Still a very nice conversion! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2662933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I like that it's a bit over the top. To me that is fitting. I'm sure when the model is painted it will look even tighter than ever. G Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2662996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mega_marines Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hell yes! He'll primed before morning! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2663041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperors Immortals Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Very nice post...Love the fluff!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2663052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 This guy's fantastic, I'd almost want to use him as a Seth substitute (just to make him more robust). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2663058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysteriousmaskedmystery Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 a question about the fluff, i was under the impression that the lamenters didn't suffer from black rage? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2663113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 a question about the fluff, i was under the impression that the lamenters didn't suffer from black rage? 'Til the new Imperial Armour, they didn't. Just had terrible luck. Now it seems that the cure hasn't stuck. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2663127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mega_marines Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 This guy's fantastic, I'd almost want to use him as a Seth substitute (just to make him more robust). You know, I actually considered that, haha. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2663152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 He looks bad-ass enough to kick people in the face when they roll 1's. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2663622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Gunzhard Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I really like him... let's get some paint on him now! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2663639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d503 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 You should use him as a regular captain with a powerweapon and a storm shield. Only a real man would use his codpiece to deflect incoming blows. *THRUST* Take that, orkie! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2663692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mega_marines Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 He looks bad-ass enough to kick people in the face when they roll 1's. You have no idea how tempting that idea is... You should use him as a regular captain with a powerweapon and a storm shield. Only a real man would use his codpiece to deflect incoming blows. THAT ONLY MAKES MY CHOICE HARDER.... *THRUST* Take that, orkie! I really like him... let's get some paint on him now! Baseocat of yellow, the Orgyn Flesh Wash, and basic Highlights have been applied! He'll take a little long to paint too because I bit the bullet an decided on working on him, an Honor Guard unit, and the Techmarine.... Pics will be up a little later. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2663883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mega_marines Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 He is complete! http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/megamarines/IMG_0681.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2671719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 AWESOME !!! :lol: G :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2671722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Gunzhard Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Wow that was quick... this is such a great looking model dude. My only criticism would be that the yellow needs some contrast, as in shadows and highlights. Perhaps even very simply pull some thinned red/orange into the shade areas, and few little hard edges of yellow/white on the highlight areas. But still nice work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2671732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros14 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Exellent job, now lets see the other models you mentioned Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2671753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I really like what you did with the visor, but I think that the yellow needs a little work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2671905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabgoi Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Great looking mini, I like the fluff as well. Actually I think the cod piece is the best part of the conversion. You can tell people it is to intimidate his enemies, or that it is actually for their protection, not his. Don't make me bring this out and beat you to death with it!!! You know, a concealed power fist behind the codpiece, get your minds out of the gutter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2671908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Angel Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 This mini is absolutly amazing. I hope that my Captain Nicholas Angel of the Blood Angels can be just as amazing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2672006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain maleck Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Love the mini, I think you've done a great job. Also, love the fluff as well. I do have a little pointer about it (I'm really sorry, but I'm a bit of a stickler for this kind of thing.) You have a miscontinuity. You state at the start of it he is captain of the 5th company. However, in the process of your captain rising through the ranks he becomes captain of the 6th company... Again, really sorry to point it out. Still love what you've done with the model. Especially the sword. Really looks like the weapon of a true hero and leader of the galaxy's finest warriors. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222646-lamenters-captain-valix/#findComment-2672024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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