Crusader of Dorn Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Well now, having been waring my eyeballs out reading the IA Badab war books and seeing great inspiration, i have decided to start a potentially expensive project. The current plan i have is to build and paint a squad of marines from each chapter that played a major role in the war and then choose one to expand into a ful army. :) First up is the Mantis Warriors (my favourite chapter from the war) Veteran sergeant Sul - http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n562/willmac81/SDC12515.jpg http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n562/willmac81/SDC12516.jpg http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n562/willmac81/SDC12518.jpg http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n562/willmac81/SDC12519.jpg This is a test mini, trying to get the colours right. I think he will fit fine with the squad although head swap may be in order. The Tyrant waits patiently http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n562/willmac81/SDC12520.jpg Questions, C&C all welcome. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I'd say the test marine was a huge success. Looks awesome. I love what you did with the scope too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader of Dorn Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks, i'm looking into making this guy less shiny as i washed him with yellow ink, the gold studs on the shoulder guard need re done as the gold is clashing with th yellow. I'm writing a list of squads and planning ahead. Bulit a Mantis sniper, possiby to be painted camo. Yeah the scope on the pistol is just refference the chapters forte as ambush predators and snipers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 The Mantis Warrior looks great, looking forward to seeing the rest of this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fabricator General Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Very nice looking, may I ask how you went about getting the green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader of Dorn Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 The green is a 50/50 mix of snot green and golden yellow, on a base of DA green. For highlighting just add white to the mix. Wash with yellow ink and its done ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I said "Oh wow" to no one in particular when I first saw this. For some reason I really, really like it. Maybe it's that shade of green, it looks delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Very nice so far. Might I ask - that sword that first Mantis has, it is from the Eldar range, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kenaz Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Great classic pose, i.e. not overdone, and the bit choice makes him unique in the squad. The paint job reminds me of the old school Mantis warriors I grew up with, when the 1st Badab War mention was in my old Compendium! If that is what you were going for, then Awesome! A Blast from the past! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Yellow Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Looking good, can't wait to see some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgus Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I too have been working on Matis Warriors... this is the test piece I did. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Sh_4WpxvsiI/TT3dEOQqlmI/AAAAAAAAAMA/PSPw7FGOMvc/s1600/sm_term_01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Yellow Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Since we're sharing, here is my latest effort, there's a link to more in my sig.: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Carmine Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Love those boarding action bases, and the checks on the shoulders are really neatly done as well, you must have a heck of a steady hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader of Dorn Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Very nice. The sword is actually a spear tip from the dire avengers box, so yes its eldar. I think it fits with the samuri vibe i get fom the Mantis Warriors. Working on Sgt Sul's back banner and prayer cloth. I'm putting some scaring into his face aswell. http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n562/willmac81/SDC12521.jpg Soon to be brother Si Quan - sniper. http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n562/willmac81/SDC12522.jpg I found the green reciepe by accident, one should allways experiment. cheers guys. Oh, if anyone was wondering, thes marines have be stolen fron my Marines Invictus project. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Very nice. Will be looking out for more. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother of the Temple Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Up close the models look great. Is that the viewing distance your going for? I like the color change of the rivets on the shoulderpad, and the plastron looks good (I have trouble getting mine to look that good). The back banner looks good but, the topper detracts from it I think. A simple top/cap would look better I think. Overall very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagsta Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 awesome work so far! the green looks amazing! I had the very same plan for the badab project... do a squad of the coolest chapters and then settle for the color scheme that is most fun to paint! what weapon will the sniper get? modified bolter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Great stuff love the face and the green lense on the Signum on the back pack of Si Quan. Diggin the back banner too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 That green is fan-frikkin' tastic! Sooooo.... how did you do it if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I said "Oh wow" to no one in particular when I first saw this. Same here :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Task Force Gauntlet Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Show me the sniper! He should be really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader of Dorn Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 thanks for the support :D Brother Si Quan (the sniper) is now armed and looking dangerous, The Green - a simple mix of snot green and golden yellew (50/50), add white for highlights. It tends to look a little chalky until washed with yellow ink. A few coats of matt varnish reduces the sheen. I only have touch ups really to do on these guys but the current hangover makes seem like a mountain... I'll try to get a pic of the sniper up tonight. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executioner65 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Looks great man. I would like to see what you do with the Executioners and Star Phantoms :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader of Dorn Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Sniper conversion - http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n562/willmac81/SDC12524.jpg http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n562/willmac81/SDC12525.jpg http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n562/willmac81/SDC12526.jpg Veteran Brother Si Quan, Tranquility survivor. Preparing to take the head of an assassinated Carcharodon. Will post a list of chapters i propose to do in this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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