Lt.doobie Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I decided to make a Grey Knight Grand Master, mainly out of spare parts from AOBR box and left overs from the Grey Knights Terminator sprue. I wanted a Grand Master for my army, but so far GW hasn't come up with much that I like. Bare in mind its still WIP, but I'm open to C&C. So to begin with I took the AOBR Terminator Sergeant model and applied my razor saw to its head. I liked this model because its pose is a lot more fluid than the Grey Knight Models and kinda reminds me of the Space Marine Calgar model. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0257.jpg I decided to keep the leftovers, the head and the "hood" section. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0260.jpg Then I sculpted the "hood" with a knife to help with the green stuff process. I suppose if you were good enough at sculpting you could skip this and make it out of green stuff, but I have difficulty sculpting odd shapes at the point I'm at. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0275.jpg Here's another angle, it all fits together pretty snug. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0276.jpg I applied a bit of Green stuff to the "hood", to make it smoother over all. I'm still learning how to work with green stuff, I bought some clay shapers the other day which totally revolutionized my sculpting. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0284.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0285.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0291.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0294.jpg I've got more work to do, but I thought I would put a Termie Head into the model to see how it looks so far. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0299.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingGriffon Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Looking good. Solid green stuff work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Fell Hand Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Agreed, looking good so far! Are you going to trim down the GS hood after it's cured? You can make direct cuts with an Xacto blade, but also scraping with the edge can make a nice sharp line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zincite Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 It doesn't look that good in the first few pictures, but that last one is amazing! What'll you be doing for the arms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.doobie Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well I was tempted to cannibalize another miniature to make the arms for this guy, but I can't see how that will help in the long run. Really I'd be happy if I could make this guy just from spare parts. From the Grey Knight Terminator sprue you DO get a few extra arms, but the left over positions are pretty lousy. I might try and reposition them, but I've never done that before. The unused apothecary arm is also an option for me. Also an even bigger problem is the shoulder pads. I've used all of the shoulder pads and may have to come up with something myself. I honestly don't know how I could replicate a grey knight shoulder pad or even anything close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieronymus Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I really like the hood and the dagger in that book on the chest. I look forward to seeing the finished mini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.doobie Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 I continued using up the spare pieces from my bits box. Firstly I removed a storm bolter from the arm of an AOBR Terminator. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0302.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0303.jpg I then took the right arm from a Terminator and chopped it at the elbow. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0305.jpg I then took the wrist section from a spare arm of a Grey Knight terminator. I didn't want to use the arm because the pose was useless and also the shoulder pad was far too small without having a shoulder pad attached. I attached the Grey Knight wrist to a AOBR arm; the AOBR shoulder is as large as a Grey Knight Shoulder complete with a shoulder pad. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0307.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0309.jpg I added the gun to the wrist section, which fitted fairly well. There were plenty of spare hands and shoulder grieves in the Terminator Kit, so I really had a good choice, even after creating 5 terminators. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0310.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.doobie Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 The construction of the Grand Master is essentially complete and I'm pretty happy with the results. Anyway, I'll continue with the WIP and then onto the completed model.. and then painting I guess. First photo, the breastplate has been bulked up by adding a 2 tier pattern and Iron Halo. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0315.jpg Next, a suitable base. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0320-1.jpg I tidied up the green stuff a bit once the under layer had cured; It took me a while to learn that trick. If you're just starting out with green stuff like myself, that's something really useful to learn - the fact that you shouldn't expect to sculpt the whole damn thing in one go. It takes time and several layers, at least with the way I do it. Anyway, I also added a small strip of plastic card. I tried to find a strip that was of similar thickness to the other models. The strip was originally flat, but I bent it around one of my clay shapers for a few minutes and it held its shape reasonably well. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0331.jpg Finally, the other arm. I was gonna convert the models right arm, but I figured that by including an actual arm from the Grey Knight Terminator Kit to make it look more like a Grey Knight. Tada! I hope he looks like he's capable of leading the Grey Knights into battle! RAWR! http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0339.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Damn! Thats some really awesome GS work youve done there. Pure win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Probably much like the rest of the people following this, I'm quite amazed to see the level of improvement from the first shots to the completed model. Really some impressive work. Good eye for converting, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Fell Hand Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 It looks great! I agree it was nice before but really turned out awesome in the end! Now I need to make one lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.doobie Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hello again! So the construction of the model is pretty much complete. I may or may not add something later on, even into the painting process.. that's just how I roll. Speaking of which I will continue the WIP into the painting process. I'm hoping to have the model completed for some games this Friday, which is another 3 days (big ask for me, as I'm the slowest painter ever and easily distracted). Base coat http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0344.jpg Painted some of the base, scrolls and undercoated armor boltgun metal. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0349.jpg First stage of painting metallic colours http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0361.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 all I am going to say... is I very very much approve! he looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HvitrValdyr Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Absolutely fantastic job. Cant wait to see it all painted. The conversion is very well executed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.doobie Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Almost finished painting, just a few more things to do. Added to the scrolls http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0391.jpg Shaded some of the model http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0398.jpg Changed the colour of the hood back (it just looked nicer in my opinion) and also finished painting the gold pretty much. Now I have to get started on highlighting and the sword... not looking forward to the sword. Considering I have about half a day left to finish the miniature, I might have to take a few shortcuts. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0411.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Captain Sharp Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I would never guess that Grand Master was the AoBR sergeant if I hadn't seen the first shots. Amazing work! You've really created a great looking piece and a Grand Master that I find easily much better than the GW models for Grey Knight characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Bravo, brother. Excellent conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 bravo indeed, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.doobie Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Finished the sword tonight. Took me a while to figure out how to paint the nemesis force weapons like everyone else does, but it will do since I'm trying to rush. Just need to finish the detail on base and some highlighting I've forgotten. I was going to attempt OSL on the eyes, but I fail at that 9 times out of 10. lol Blood trail. (I'm guessing a Bloodletter has red blood.... I don't know honestly) http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0429.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0426.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootybooth Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Friggin sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I still cannot believe that he started out as a Terminator Sergeant from the AOBR box set. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I have the urge to emulate your journey. I'm very glad you've done some in depth photography so that I can actually figure out what to do. :( ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafen_2 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 That is awesome! Hope you make more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Very cool! :lol: Great use of left over bits and really nice GS work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.doobie Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Thanks for all the encouragement. For now however I'm moving onto a new project. Having played my first game with Grey Knights the other day, I've decided to make a Brotherhood Champion model as it would make a fun addition to my force. I really like The Perfect Warrior special rule, but I feel like the Castellan Crowe model doesn't really capture the prowess of the character (really... the dude is just standing there holding a sword). So I took my inspiration from a Kor'sarro Khan, Crowe as well as another GW model I've seen around.. but I can't remember its name. Anyway, considering I haven't bought any new models I've decided to continue making the model out of spare parts. To begin with I got one of the spare arms holding a Nemesis Force Sword, cut the grip and put the hands closer together repositioned. I cut up some wire and pinned it so I could adjust the position when I put it all together. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0433.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0435.jpg Space Marine commander backpack and Iron Halo as well as spare arms and a breastplate from the Grey Knight box. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0440.jpg Positioned the arms with the use of the wires. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0447.jpg Pinned the model to a base and added a head. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0452.jpg Green stuffed the gaps between the shoulder and hands and added scrolls. Now the model is complete, not bad for an afternoons work. I think he could show Castellan Crowe a think or too. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/masterdoobie/IMG_0466.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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