The Crimson Cartel Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Hello again brothers. So if you've ever come across any of my other WIP threads, you know that i've got a bit of an issue with older, now out of scale models. Our beloved Captain Tycho happens to be one of my favorite characters, as well as one of the 1st models I ever purchased. Oddly enough, my Tycho model never saw the table in BA scheme. In fact, he mostly mask-ueraded as a Crimson Fist Sternguard... :) With the release of the new BA plastics coupled with my lack of painting projects, I decided to have a go at re-doing the good Captain. So, with the help of a friends jewel saw to behead my old friend, and a few spare parts, this is what I came up with. Hope you like! Please, and Crits and Comments are welcome. Cheers -CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzephalon Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Wow, really cool. Can't wait to see him painted. ; ) edit: Do you paint him DC style or normal? Or a mixture of both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonaides Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 My only quibble - could you not have found a pistol holster without the BT cross on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Cartel Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 My only quibble - could you not have found a pistol holster without the BT cross on it? ^ You know, I probably have a hundred pistol holsters, but this was the only one like this... don't even know where it came from as I don't play templars at all. I ended up using it because it was unique, an honor badge or something. Anyone else have thoughts on this? Also,.as for paint, I think I will do a mix. Mostly my NMM gold/bronze with his right shoulder blackish. That's the plan for now anyway... -CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Chris Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Nice. I was wondering about this as an idea. for me Tycho is also characterised by his back banner, too, so I would have added that. Why shouldn't he have a variant holster. paint it as a crux teminatus or have it as an actual BT item picked up from a comrade, exchanged as a gift, award him for action on one of the crusades. Tycho had plenty of experience before Armageddon. I don't know what the Dead Man's Hand actually is. Some sort of non-bulky power fist? He never has anything in his hand, so is it an additional CC weapon or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGPO Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I'd been wondering about dead man's hand for a while too actually. Top work Crimson can't wait to see him painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Very impressive. My only slight quibble would be could you cut the drop gem off the wing on his shoulder and green stuff the triple dripping blood that is his Heraldry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 he looks very good, however I think you might want to take a few steps back, and custom sculpt a few things on him. Check out my own tycho in this thread: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=199806 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/blindhamster/Latest%20Blood%20Angels/100_1996.jpg Noodle Nerd also did a Tycho conversion a little before me, found here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...ycho+conversion http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad254/dnllied/TychoFerdig.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Cartel Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Very impressive. My only slight quibble would be could you cut the drop gem off the wing on his shoulder and green stuff the triple dripping blood that is his Heraldry? ^ I could try. Ive got a spare wing still. I dont really use gs ever, but this may be an easier task to do. If I can make it look good, ill put it on, if not it stays as is :cuss @BlindHampster What types of things do you suggest? Like I said up above ,not really a sculptor, so it would all have to be pretty simple .. -CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendor Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Maybe its just me but it seems like the shoulder pads are really high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 first and foremost, I'd switch to sang gaurd legs, purely because the current legs you have, make him look a bit stumpy. For the shoulder pad with the wing, I could probably make a guide on making a tycho style shoulder pad out of it if you wanted. I'd change the head angle so he's looking in the direction his gun is angled, the result of that would be the movement would look more natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kharn_the_betrayer Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 That is an awesome model and paint job, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Cartel Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Well I'm done with my new (and I think improved) Tycho! I made some small changes to his pose as well as some other small tweaks based on previous crits. Let me know what you think B&C. -CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendor Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 It looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CompoundSapper Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 very nice I want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 not bad at all :tu: i like it :jaw: have to second the comment about the templar cross though...any chance of you removing it and covering it up with say... a purity seal or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Looks great well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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