daemonclaw Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 loving the character of these guys and the blue is so cool and perfectly done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I can't wait to see how those Raptors turn out! On the Plague Marine, is he Death Guard or some other Nurgle-force? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkVen Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Thank you guys for all of your comments, it helps me not to throw this army away. Kol_Saresk Well, my brother and I have kept in mind Death Guard paint scheme :lol: so I think it's Death Guard. AVE DOMINUS NOX, ladies and gentlemen! :P I think, I'm returning to frequent updates. Neat :lol: Well, I'll try to be brief. First of all, some progress with first raptor: http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4356/img0348lf.jpghttp://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3481/img0349nr.jpghttp://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8849/img0346pp.jpg When I've started, I had no idea how much green stuff I would put on this (and, probably, next four) guy. So, I'm thinking about the mask at the moment, and I think it'll be skull of some sort. So, next in the line is a pair of options for the 5th claw sarge I assembled yesterday evening: http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/3149/img0357cp.jpghttp://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5097/img0355ec.jpghttp://img839.imageshack.us/img839/899/img0356rf.jpg It requires some work though. The main interest is bolt pistol design - what do you think, if all of my lords bodyguards will have such a gun? And last, but not least: my first-ever try for sculpting a cloak! http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/9256/img0354qx.jpghttp://img803.imageshack.us/img803/3568/img0353fv.jpghttp://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8649/img0351t.jpg I think it looks nice for a first attempt, though it's far from end result and will be elaborated, but I really need any feedback, comments etc about it. Will you help me? :) Cheers, DV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batu Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Thats one of the best GS cloaks I have seen on here ! And as I understand it, modeling cloaks is one of the most difficult task in the GS business ! Respect ! I love the boltpistol on the half painted one! Again fantastic stuff, very inspiring. Have you read the Night lords novels at last ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkVen Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 batu Thanks for the reply about cloak and bolt pistol :) Well I've started with Lord of the Night and something from ADB series a while ago... I've read The Core :D I think my understanding of NLs is different from what is presented in books though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 It doesn't matter, they're still good books and you still have a good army with an awesome feel to it. Besides, I was drawn to the Night Lords through Lord of the Night and I pretty much look at them differently than the "puritan" view that the books have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Wonderful work, as always, my friend. Many of your conversions remind me of Dan the Daemon's Night Lords, and I do not say this lightly. Keep up the the high standards you've been achieving, man. I'll be looking forward to see what else you got up your sleeve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkVen Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Kol_Saresk Well I'm not exactly sure what NLs in books described like, so I had no basis and no stereotypes about them. I believe that's fine, while I can make my own version of NLs. And speaking of my view - I really like dark knight theme, without any mutations, twists, religion etc. That concept isn't constant though :jaw: any deviations show corruption of the Curze's believes, what is unavoidable for ten thousand years. 1000heathens Thanks :drool: I swear I saw Dan the Daemon twice here, and I wish he could say something about my work, 'cause I always keep in mind his 18th Night Lords company and it was his army that influenced my decision to start with VIII Legion. And speaking of what I got in my sleeves - I dunno myself :D inspiration and ideas comes from nowhere. We'll see. I think I'll try today to start working on Azanael or/and bodyguards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teku Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 the bat dude his gun looks SMALL to his power fist :D other then that a good model Other then that I like the raptor more and more! And the cloak is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Kol_SareskWell I'm not exactly sure what NLs in books described like, so I had no basis and no stereotypes about them. I believe that's fine, while I can make my own version of NLs. And speaking of my view - I really like dark knight theme, without any mutations, twists, religion etc. That concept isn't constant though :blink: any deviations show corruption of the Curze's believes, what is unavoidable for ten thousand years. That's all good. I just prefer the "corrupt radicals" because they get more toys. And I can make fluff without making a super-Batman who kills hive gangers in Gotham Primarius. Something like that always seems to happen when I make a puritan. Don't know why. Although I really did like Zso Sahaal at the beginning because he was a corrupt puritan. If that makes any sense. EDIT: You still got a great looking army! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkVen Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 AVE DOMINUS NOX, ladies and gentlemen! :) Another little update for my army. I've almost finished first raptor and I've assembled last raptor for my squad. Here they are: http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4793/img0369bc.jpg http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/9352/raptor5wip1.jpg http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/702/raptor1wipfin.jpg And minor progress with bodyguards for Azanael: http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3253/lictor1wip3.jpg Comments are always warm welcomed! Cheers, DV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkVen Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 AVE DOMINUS NOX, ladies and gentlemen! :lol: So, today I've finally finished my second squad. Here these guys are: http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5544/68792001.jpg http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/3633/vsarge.jpg http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7708/vplasma2.jpg http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2112/31935814.jpg http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5830/88365542.jpg http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/316/68459227.jpg As you know, I tried new paint scheme for the armor, and I hope it looks better now. So comments and criticism are warm welcomed! Alright, 21 models (Apothecary and 2 squads) of 49 are painted, well I'll try to finish this as fast as I can. I'm waiting for two more boxes though, so dreadnought and Atramentar are still waiting for their bits. I have something to show though... but a bit later ^_^ Cheers, DV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhoolda Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Great conversions! That boddyguard with the cloak is outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Some outstanding poses there, not to mention the great painting! I've never particularly been a fan of the NLs, but these are really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 looking good as always loving how the cloak is turning out that guy has a commanding presence already and the last guy with the axe and bolter and invincible attitude looks so cool :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Wow DarkVen... there's just so much character in the squad. The poses and little details all over the place are great. I'm the kind of person who likes to see things 'come together', and the paint does it. Your conversions are so great, but they really get to the next level with paint. I really like the new paint - the nice blend mixed with the smooth line highlighting is excellent, and the lightning bolts are subtle but striking. When you display them, always put the Plasma-gunner with the 'hold-and-wait' pose out in front. His pose makes me think the rest of the squad is waiting on his signal to open fire. Azanael is progressing really well. All I can do is echo the other praise. That cloak hangs so well, it just feels right. And don't even get me stared on the Raptors... So many little details like the (looks like) molded Meltagun and tweaked 'Zerker shoulder pad, all amazing. I always look forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkVen Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Thanks guys for your kind comments :D I try do my bests, though I not reach accuracy I want to reach with painting. I wish I had more time to paint, but there always lack of it when you're studying. I work currently on vehicles and veterans, so I'll post progress in day or two. Subtle Discord Well small explanation: this guy with cloak is just one of the command squad. Azanael is still waiting for a concept-drawing and isn't even full-assembled. I also think that it'll be properly, if Azanael will be last model in this force to build - this way I can involve all of my skills and experience for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 The fella with the chainaxe at the bottom is insane. Absolutley incredible, DarkVen, your conversions have never ceased to amaze me. Keep on keeping on, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Uriah Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Absolutely awesome Night Lords! Very dynamic, very creative, very well made and painted! Keep up the superlative work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Those Raptors are going to look fantastic once they are finished. I love how you're keeping the feel of the original models with the shoulder pad details etc. great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Excellent work Ven, simply excellent. From the conversions, to the finished painted squads, they all fit together so well. Hats off too you and your skills :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Absolutely awesome Night Lords! Very dynamic, very creative, very well made and painted! Keep up the superlative work!+1 Do the metallic helmets have any significance in your warband? Do the red gloves have the same meaning as in the 10th Company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkVen Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Biohazard Thanks ;) as long as Night Lords don't have any specific armor details (not to speak of symbolics), I think raptor shoulder pads fit them really good. Midnight Runner Well my skills aren't something incredible! :) I just do what everyone can do. Quixus Well I haven't thought about meaning of metallic helmets seriously. Though this ideas was taken from previous codex, so I think that golden helmets can designate veterans of the squad. Red gloves - both 'yes' and 'no' (as far as I know). They show that marine is damned. But I changed this system a bit: one red glove means damnation and that marine will have to perform worst and dangerous missions, and two red gloves means immediate execution (as soon as there will be replacement for the condemned one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I agree on the armour details. Liking the fluff behind the painted gauntlets as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkVen Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 AVE DOMINUS NOX, ladies and gentlemen! :lol: http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/9126/vetsquad.jpg Not so long ago I've assembled veterans for my chosen squad, but I've completed main part of the sculpting just today. I'll add small details and maybe some additional ornaments later, but the main concept will remain unchanged. So I haven't any clear idea about these guys, though I'm happy how they've turned out: overpowered regular marines, and every has own character of some sort. They also use battle knives instead of chain swords - nice close combat weapon, if they will operate stealthy behind enemy lines. So it was almost first serious attempt for sculpting fingers, and it looks nice, and I appreciate any comments and criticism. Close-ups: http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6162/vetsquadfl1.jpg http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/500/vetsquadfl2.jpg http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8895/vetsquadm1.jpg http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/610/vetsquadm2.jpg http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/5748/vetsquadm3.jpg So, I see the light in the end of this tunnel :P I think that Azanael, raptor-like Daemon Prince and Land Raider 'Glardus Meldeth' will be included in my first expansion for this force - just another 2000 pts army, much more 'radical' for NL's. At this point I just need finish bodyguards and raptor squad - all other models are almost finished. I will post all of the progress soon. Cheers, DV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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