noxfel Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 you know, if you're not comfortable running them as chaos marines, you could probably pass them as space wolf 13th company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 you know, if you're not comfortable running them as chaos marines, you could probably pass them as space wolf 13th company I intend to use the space wolf codex for now. But I'm trying to model the figs so I can use both the SW as the CSM codex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Here's a small update. From left to right: Long Fang Sergeant, Grey Hunter with Mark of the Wulfen, Rune Priest and Grey Hunter with Meltagun. I still have to paint the bolter and meltagun separately. http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5492/dsc05468j.jpg I still need to paint the wolf pelts (don't have the right paints with me for the moment) and do the chapter symbol on the shoulder pad and the bases. I have not yet decided what color to paint the force weapon on the Rune Priest. Any thoughts and ideas are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 I went to a local GW store yesterday and picked up the bleached bone I was missing to paint the wolf fur. I also decided to try my hand on some blending for the rune priest's force sword. I like the result (for a first attempt at blending). So now that I got some more work done, here are some detailed pics. http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/6853/dsc06679h.jpg The Rune Priest http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/9742/dsc06686m.jpg http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/3825/dsc06688w.jpg http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4809/dsc06692e.jpg The Long Fang Sergeant http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8498/dsc06694h.jpg http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7183/dsc06695b.jpg http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4996/dsc06698hs.jpg The Grey Hunter with Mark of the Wulfen http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/802/dsc06699l.jpg http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/8099/dsc06701p.jpg http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/3252/dsc06704rc.jpg Only the shoulder pad symbol and the base and these are finished. I have started work on the next batch of models as well. I will post some WIP shots when I have done the basecoasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Your marins are very awesome, and well-painted, but - when I look a their eyes, I start to giggle. They are too pronounced and cartoonish. The rune priest, in particular, looks like he's going OMGZ YOUR HEAD EXPLODEZ. It is amusing, and I don't think that's what you're going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Your marins are very awesome, and well-painted, but - when I look a their eyes, I start to giggle. They are too pronounced and cartoonish. The rune priest, in particular, looks like he's going OMGZ YOUR HEAD EXPLODEZ. It is amusing, and I don't think that's what you're going for. They are meant to be tabletop standard. So when you look at them from a distance, the expression in the eyes is not that visible. I'm trying my best but I don't want to spend hours touching up on eyes that will be ignored most of the time :tu: I hope I get better at it with time and practice :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 I got some work done today on my next batch of marines. I got them all to the stage of (pre-badab black wash) basecoats and did the badab black wash for shading. So here are some WIP shots ... Wolf Guard with Combi-Melta and Powerfist http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/8805/dsc06840w.jpg http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2636/dsc06841ts.jpg Wolf Priest http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/9154/dsc06847q.jpg http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/8330/dsc06850o.jpg Grey Hunter with Wolf Standard http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1216/dsc06844n.jpg http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7702/dsc06845ny.jpg Long Fang with Missile Launcher http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5087/dsc06851t.jpg http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/4844/dsc06853v.jpg C&C welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 I tried something out for my scouts. I clipped/filled away the acquila and made a mold of a chaos star off one of my bits. http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/906/dsc06990jw.jpg I then filled in the mold with green stuff, let it dry overnight and then put it on the scout torso. http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/8382/dsc06994hz.jpg The mold seems to fit the body well enough, only problem was when I put it on the torso, I placed it a little bit off centre and due to the superglue I had on, I couldn't remove it anymore. I'll have to be more carefull next time. I'll prime this bit and see what it gives when I paint it up. If anyone has some tips & tricks for this kind of greenstuffing, please let me know ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAINE-77 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I think these are amazing so far! Really makes me wanna stop painting my Great Company and switch alligeance! As for the eyes, I struggle with 'em too, but the reason they might look a little 'pop-eyed' is that the pupil needs to touch the eyelid with no white showing above or below. (Lost count of how many eyeballs I've screamed at for not lookin right!) But with the Mark of The Wulfen character, it works because it gives the impression that he's all wild eyed with rage!!! But, like I say, really think your dark Wolves are awsome. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItCameFrom1994 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Pop goes the power-sword! Lovely red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 I've made some progress today. I still need to do the bases and the chapter symbol on the shoulderpad for all of them. Wolf Priest http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3038/dsc07043n.jpg http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2746/dsc07048y.jpg Wolf Guard with Powerfist and Combi-Melta http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/4263/dsc07033y.jpg http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5210/dsc07035m.jpg http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9910/dsc07038r.jpg Long Fang with Missile Launcher http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7240/dsc07039f.jpg http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8817/dsc07041p.jpg Grey Hunter with Wolf Standard http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1425/dsc07028u.jpg http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5186/dsc07029a.jpg I've also made a test snow base. I would really appreciate some input on this! http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/9885/dsc07051m.jpg What color should I paint the trim? Keep it white, paint it black, ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foehammer888 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I like the figs, but my only comment is the color choice. The armor itself is very dark and menacing with blacks/dark greys/shadow greys/pale blues. Very fitting of the "dark wolves" title. However, as chaos marines, the hair/skin color doesn't seem to jive. I would expect the dark wolves to have pale complexions and darker brown/grey/jet black hair. The warmth of the current hair and skin color just seems at odds with both the armor color, and the "evil" marine persona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 I like the figs, but my only comment is the color choice. The armor itself is very dark and menacing with blacks/dark greys/shadow greys/pale blues. Very fitting of the "dark wolves" title. However, as chaos marines, the hair/skin color doesn't seem to jive. I would expect the dark wolves to have pale complexions and darker brown/grey/jet black hair. The warmth of the current hair and skin color just seems at odds with both the armor color, and the "evil" marine persona. I am running them as codex Space Wolves and I want my opponent to be able to see this clearly, hence the more traditional red haired marines. I am considering some greys as well, but the red hair also gives a nice bright spot on a otherwise rather dark mini. I am keeping everything generic chaos so no sickly nurgle marines or something similar ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 The standard bearer's eyes are so perfect, whatever method you used you should probably recreate. However. The rest still make me want to giggle, especially the top guy :P I agree with the comment about the hair should be darker, but I also agree that you should make it clear to the opponent that it Space Wolves. Oh, and BTW, these are better than table-top quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 I recently posted about trying some stuff out for my shoulder pads. Ordering custom shoulder pads was too expensive so I had to look at alternatives. My first attempts : using decals and then painting over them. http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/1777/dsc03785v.jpg http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/5374/dsc03790j.jpg My latest attempt is green stuff relief made from a self-made mould of a spacewolf bit. I do think I can get it a little thinner than this one if I try at it again. http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4544/dsc07059ou.jpg I don't think I will be able to sculpt the forked tongue. So I either have to paint it by hand or drop it all together. But I don't know what to choose. Any help would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Everything is looking ace so far! Great job on the details and the GS molds. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I've been stalking this thread from the shadows since its inception, and every update keeps me impressed, awesome work. On the topic of your shoulderpad emblems, Lamenter over at his website Master of the Forge has just put up a vid showing how he does his, 1. it is very helpful, 2. he offers to custom make a mould with Marine sized, termi sized and tank sized emblems for 25 GBP, so I'm sure he could do your forked tongue for you. Cheers, and keep'em coming, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 I've been stalking this thread from the shadows since its inception, and every update keeps me impressed, awesome work. On the topic of your shoulderpad emblems, Lamenter over at his website Master of the Forge has just put up a vid showing how he does his, 1. it is very helpful, 2. he offers to custom make a mould with Marine sized, termi sized and tank sized emblems for 25 GBP, so I'm sure he could do your forked tongue for you. Cheers, and keep'em coming, Jono Thanks for the link. Will check it out! Personally I like the sculpted way better as it is easier to paint. Especially for some of the already assembled models (like the wolfguard) that have the shoulder pad half covered :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 I'm going to give the sculpted shoulder pads one more chance. But to make sure it will look nice, I got in contact with Simon at masteroftheforge.com who will make some custom sculpts and moulds. So until I get my hands on those, my marines will be considered "finished" without a chapter symbol on their shoulder pad. I still need to paint up a meltagun and a bolter and do my bases to finish the models I'm working on. I wasn't planning on painting the rocks on the bases but I will give it a try on test base. I've started sorting out my bits for my next ten marines that will be assembled. I still have to clean up all the parts. I will post pictures when I have assembled them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Here are some pics of my test bases with the painted stones. http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/3607/dsc07063c.jpg http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4263/dsc07065p.jpg Let me know, what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arutha Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Base's look great. Will go Nice with your army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Oooo pretty bases. I have to say I'm a sucker for snow bases (I do hail from the state famous for its insane amount of snow fall) and these look great. What did you use for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Oooo pretty bases. I have to say I'm a sucker for snow bases (I do hail from the state famous for its insane amount of snow fall) and these look great. What did you use for them? The rock part is actual pieces of stone that I attatched with a piece of green stuff. The green stuff also makes the surface uneven and more natural. I basecoated the stone with chaos black and then drybrushed with codex grey followed by a drybrush of space wolves grey. The rest off the base was painted white and then covered in bicarbonate of soda. The trim was then painted chaos black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee265 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Just noticed this and your dark wolves are awsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 The rest off the base was painted white and then covered in bicarbonate of soda. The trim was then painted chaos black. They look awesome. I've seen alot of people use baking soda and I'm definitely going to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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