KJB Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Like the title says, I've decided to start a small (for the moment...) force of Dark Angels - 6th company. I've almost completed my Master (just got the base to finish) and have a few ideas of what I want to do next but am just after a few opinions... Librarian - Stick with the Ezekiel model (by far the best librarian sculpt to date) or try and make one out of plastic? (possibly on a bike?) Techmarine - again, stick with the metal one or build one using spare parts and wearing the plastic robes? (I'm awful with green stuff) Stormraven - What colour? Green? Or the black of the Ravenwing? I'll get some pictures up of the master when he is complete Advice and guidance appreciated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaika87 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Ehhhhhhhh, well honestly as far as list-building goes, there are much better choices out there than Techmarines and Librarians. Our Librarians are actually not that good at all. However, I would steer as far away from Biker Librarians as you can, if you're set on taking one. Ravenwing aren't anything special in assault, so keep the Librarian on foot and in a squad where his force weapon can do some damage. I personally hate working with metal models, so if I were making a Librarian, I'd kitbash between the DA veteran box and some Grey Knight bits. As far as the Techmarine goes, I really can't help you very much, as I have no experience working with them. I think your best option is to go with the metal model, however, since I think the IG tech priests are smaller models. Dark Angels don't get Storm Ravens, but if we do in the future (which would rock), I'd paint mine green or white. Since you're not going for Deathwing forces, I think yours is best done green. I would vote against black mainly because the Ravenwing are all about fast scouting and recon. Fluff-wise, a gunship-transport armed to the teeth is incongruous with that role. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2747845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Yeah, I only have the Stormraven kit following a weird Blood Angel phase that I went through... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2747847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaika87 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Yeah, I only have the Stormraven kit following a weird Blood Angel phase that I went through... It's ok, we all make mistakes :). Actually, in all honesty the Storm Raven is an amazing looking kit, and I'd kill to try one out with the Dark Angels. I will say that Dark Angels Greenwing (3-9th Companies) is a bit underwhelming. I strongly recommend complimenting your forces with either Deathwing or Ravenwing for when you sit down to build an army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2747853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skink Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 ODM has a thread a few pages back that has recently included a StormRaven. Long story short? They look killer in dark green. And I would (and very occasionally do) use the Ezekiel model as your libby, and pretty much leave as is (maybe include a DA backpack). He's a little small, but as you say it is a brilliant looking model, and it seems a shame not to give him some table time. No idea about the Techmarine I'm afraid, though from a purely pragmatic viewpoint I suspect they'd steer clear of robes... Looking forward to seeing some shots! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2747873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Neo Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 personally i kit bashed my librarian together and used the ezekiel model as my banner bearer with a small amount of chopping and grinding/filing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2748338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Bardok Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 i kitbashed my Libby from the DA sprue, with some odd bits from my bits box. As for the techmarine, you might be able to put the servo-harness backpack on a plastic robed figure with a little filing here and there. Just add some dataslates and mecha bits hanging on his belt and presto: techmarine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2748757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylu Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 If you were going to stick the servo harness on a different body, I'd seriously recommend tracking down one of the older metal robed bodies. Otherwise it would be ridiculously top heavy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2748868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Here's my Master of the 6th company - I wanted the armour to be dark and the robe to appear as a simple surplice and not some elaborate pattened number with regal lining - The photo's were taken on an iPhone so aren't the greatest - some of my highlights and layers appear to have either vanished or have brightened... <_< (Honestly his robe is not just Bleached Bone!!) Still a couple of touch ups needed here and there, then off to painting Ezekiel, or a dreadnought, or a Chaplain, or building a Stormraven... :rolleyes: Comments, advice etc appreciated as always Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2748971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Looking beautiful! The chest freehand looks quite interesting, did you do it before assembling the arms? And if you accept pettitions, can you get a shot of the helmet from the front? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2749048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 great work. its always nice to see company masters with thunder hammers! the ultimate bass ass weapon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2749201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kovash Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Looks like the hammer from the Death Company box fits perfectly on our guys! I appreciate that you didn't go over the top when making your company master, too many people seem to do that nowadays. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2749489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks guys Yeah, I love that thunder hammer!! Next up will be Ezekiel I think - unless I'm distracted by something shinier (which happens a lot, that Stormraven box keeps looking at me...) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2750554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywalker Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Looking beautiful! The chest freehand looks quite interesting, did you do it before assembling the arms? And if you accept pettitions, can you get a shot of the helmet from the front? i believe that the DA symbol comes on some of the robes from the upgrade kit, isn't that what this is? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2752653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Yeah, that's the one - if I'd tried freehanding that I think I may have cried... :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2752672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Nice use of the bit then...usually those are simply pasted on the model and look rigid. A shame you don't take pettitions :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2753113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 I'll take a new photo just for you later, as I'm nice like that! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2753305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithior Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 That company master looks cracking, nice one mate, looking forward to seeing the rest of your stuff when it's finished. Lithior Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2753941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Great Company Master! The thunder hammer really does fit well and you did a good job removing the BA symbology. Is that a FW Mk IV helm on there? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2754052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Cheers guys! Yeah it's the forgeworld Mk IV helmet, i love them, may have to order a load more... ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229109-new-dark-angel-player/#findComment-2754442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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