Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hey guys, thought I'd make a little thread here to update as I work on stuff for Chicago's Golden Demons this year. The first piece is just a practice piece for a competition on the 25th of June using the new Finecast line. So far it's just the base, I've put about two hours into the mock up and began laying in the pieces. Once I get more glue and Milliput tomorrow I'll continue building up the base. Sorry the pictures are a little bland, but it's just a base! http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/a19f29d2.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/d5709211.jpg There will be a lot more stone work and sculpting once most the pieces are laid in. I was thinking of converting the Ultramarine into another chapter, so I'm taking suggestions on what he should be. Let me know what you guys think. Any input in thoughts to the project would be much appreciated, or thoughts on the display base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I was thinking of converting the Ultramarine into another chapter, so I'm taking suggestions on what he should be. Let me know what you guys think. im sure you will do the model justice regardless but i have to question why you would change the model to a non ultra chapter.. the banner itself contains the symbols and images of the many systems of ultramar, aswell as many other chapter specific emblems.. i suppose you could maybe turn it into a blood angel becuase the image of guilliman has wings, but failing that without some serious GS work it wouldnt look right for a non ultras banner bearer to carry the ultramarines chapter banner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 The work to convert it is not a problem for me. The new finecast resin is really easy to convert and file off emblems and stuff. ;) I don't mind doing an Ultramarine, I'm just looking for suggestions on non ultramarine chapters as well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 The work to convert it is not a problem for me. The new finecast resin is really easy to convert and file off emblems and stuff. ;)I don't mind doing an Ultramarine, I'm just looking for suggestions on non ultramarine chapters as well :) were it not a golden daemon id say change it for sure, most independants dont value the ultramarines as Gw does.. with the winged primarch i think blood angels are a solid second choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 It's still going to go an official GW painting contest. Our store hosts a Painting Fanatic competition every month. I'm in the masters category. Regardless of chapter there will be insane amounts of freehand involved. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Regardless of chapter there will be insane amounts of freehand involved. ;) sounds labour intensive.. i will watch this thread with interest.. good luck to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks ;) Yeah it's definitely going to be a lot of labor crammed into a short time period. I was hoping to have the base ready for painting tonight but ran out of supplies and the store is closed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Just an update, tonight I got the base ready for sanding and cleaning. A dirt will be added here and there before it is primed. Majority of the vegetation will come after it is painted in the form of leaves and grass. But so far only 4 hours in. I put the model on the base to give an idea of the concept. And then another picture next to it to show just how much larger the base is! http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/414e718a.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/33e8205c.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/50d7135f.jpg This picture is just the back of the base to show how much is truly built up. http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/46e87873.jpg I'd love to hear input from you guys, I'm taking tomorrow off to go see my Texas Rangers, but I should have it primed Thursday night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 You could try doing Ancient Galatian, if I remember that paragraph from C:SM 4th ed. correctly, at the Breach of Korinth(?) where he lost his arm, then eventually died, but never let the banner fall. You just have to green stuff the arm to look like it was hacked off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 That could be cool but it requires marine bitz that I don't own lol Unfortunately I have very limited bitz to work with, the spikes on the base are cut up skeleton spears! But I do like the idea and would love to do it at some point if I can't make it work on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Probably wouldn't require anything more than the green stuff. You've got the model right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 The fluff behind the battle was he was one of the few marines remaining at the gate, if I did it, I'd have to do it right with mounds of dead Ultramarines. Which would make me happy as I am not much of an Ultramarine person. I also want to recreate the old 3rd Ed. Marine codex cover if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Oh, I always thought of him being the lone marine on a high cliff, separated from his dead/dying brothers by the tides of combat, desperately holding off the enemy from getting through. I'm basing this on the bit of artwork that was on the same page as the paragraph I reference, where there are a bunch of marines moving forward to man defensive positions while he stands there and looks suitably inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherSargeantDaro Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 black templars...... and very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Alright guys, sorry to keep you waiting. He is going to be an Ultramarine I decided. I got the base primed tonight added some details and began the marine. The bad picture will be replaced soon with good ones once my camera starts working, but this is he standing as of tonight. With exactly 2 weeks till the deadline, as well as an armies on parade competition. I am doing a Sons of Orar army I think. I'm so torn on what to do for it! Anyway, enough chat, here is the picture. http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/42dd3f4b.jpg I only put about 45 minutes of work into the blue, still lots to go plus weathering. But it's a start! C&C much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomsly Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 only 45 minutes on the blue! that looks far better quality than i could paint in 6 hours, how do you manage that in 45 minutes i have to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonclaw Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 looking good that base looks huuuge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Thanks guys. Boomsly: I've been in the hobby since '97. It just takes a lot of practice and knowing where you want your light source. I built up a nice even base coat using Regal Blue and began mixing in Hawk turquoise for the highlights. The final light is pure white. I then when back into the shadows with mixes of Hawk Turquoise and Regal, pure Regal, and Asurman Blue and Leviathan Purple washes. I don't paint Ultramarines very often and wanted a different colour from the RaF Ultramarines you see every day. Hope that helps! :P I'm about to head to the shop to get some more work done. I also primed a Land Raider last night to work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Well the base is almost ready for water effects/resin. I got it painted today, I'm pretty happy with it right now, and am pretty happy with the model in general. Still a long way to go before it's finished! http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/b35d0a60.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/7671e326.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/0d7ab0c6.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/02fc146f.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/3cee706b.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/29dc2a42.jpg http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo161/WarForgeStudios/4eae30eb.jpg I'll be taking better pictures when my camera is charged and even better ones when it is all finished! :) Let me know what you all think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wow, this is looking great, very impressive scenic base. And what this about a Sons of Orar army? Do it!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Nice work, very cool. Gotta say the rats feel out of place for me, though. If you're wanting critters, i think scorpions/lizards/snakes would look better on that desert base. Dry skulls in a dusty valley, with all the tops sawn off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurgling6688 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Dry skulls in a dusty valley, with all the tops sawn off. Yes. :lol: I hate the sound of the wind when it blows through those skulls, reminds me of a lady in a black dress. Shes a creepy F*@#er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Oh my god that blue is beautiful! and the white, now that is really something nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys, I'll try to have new pictures up shortly. :tu: Currently I'm building some new marines for Armies on Parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
their kin Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Master chaplain, I'm loving the paint job so far. I wish the pictures were a little clearer, but I can already tell the finished product will be epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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