Martok Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hey guys, Here is my attempt at a suitable Lemartes let me know what you think and any insights into improving him? http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh52/happydiasex/IMG_11221.jpg - Martok Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebG Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Looks pretty good all round. A couple of small points - the good old 'drill out the barrel' of the pistol. Also, depending on your ability to replace it, I'd consider shaving off his Templar icon at his waist. Could be nicely replaced with a green stuff blood drop or a skull - if you have any spare banner poles from the tactical squad you could cut the 'face' off it and see if it'll fit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2817315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Stealing the skull from the banner is a stroke of genius cheers RebG. I have an issue drilling out barrels... i have way too many projects on the go at the moment and all of them with deadlines lol so I will be drilling every single barrel at some point but itll have to be a final touch unfortunately :S - Martok Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2817317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Hey guys, I did not like the balance of the model so I replaced the bolt pistol with a book... the books pretty big so im still a little unsure.. What do you guys think better or worse? http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh52/happydiasex/IMG_11241-1.jpg - Martok Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2818403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebG Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I like the idea of the book but I agree it's a bit on the big side maybe. Have a look at all the book bits that come with GK Termies - you could get one from a trade/bits site etc and hide the =][= logo. Might be worth a look. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2818415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyfox1990 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I think that the BP was massively superior in terms of looks. The book is far too big and imo even if smaller would work less well - especially as he isn't looking at it. It also feels more like a Librarian thing to me ( I know thats a bit obvious but still is what I would think! ) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2818418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 I actually have a ton of other "books" i could use either grey knight ones from the Storm Raven kit or the small ones from the dark angels sprue.. I think what I really need to do is get a straight arm for a bolt pistol and have it down at his side that should fix the composition issue what do you guys think? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2818422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 Hey, I think I have finally settled on the composition: http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh52/happydiasex/IMG_11261.jpg Thoughts? - Martok Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2819467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyfox1990 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I definately think that a bolt pistol looks better than the book. Which you prefer is entirely personal choice. I would lean towards the first on personally but I think both work well and look good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2819498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venemox Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I've been looking for skull head bitz to kitbash some Chaplains. Where did this one come from? And what are some other good sources? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2819999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I like the second bolt pistol best. Nice model! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2820005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seleucus Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I've been looking for skull head bitz to kitbash some Chaplains. Where did this one come from? And what are some other good sources? This one comes from the Chaos Warrior sprues. The only other alternatives I can think of are heads from the Chaos SM sprues, some of which will need the chaos arrows etc scraped off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2820254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Hiltraud Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Cool Lemartes, I really like the pistol in the last pic, it really opens up the model and makes it look balanced. Stick with it if you like it! :D If you wanted to go for the 'book' thing, maybe some scrolls or a small book attached to his waist would be the way to go, I couldn't really see Lemartes reading from a book ;) In terms of the templar symbol, the bannertop idea from RebG works quite well at the waist (I have put one on my Termie Chaplain) or you could leave it... Maybe a few grenades or something too? :) I'm looking forward to seeing him painted!! Yours in Honour, Faith and Blood, Chaplain Hiltraud Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2820374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Well I finally got him painted. Still some room for improvement but he's good enough for the tabletop: http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/gormag2552/gormag2552%20model%20pics/DSCN6584.jpg - Martok Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2825006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 One thing to consider for future projects is trying to get the flow of the mini pointing in the direction it's moving. http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh52/happydiasex/IMG_11261.jpg If you look at the tabard, it's swinging to the left, implying the mini's turning right - but the arm and head are both pointing to the left. Similarly, the right foot should be pushing to the right, but it's pointing straight ahead, so it looks like he's about to trip up a little bit. Lovin' the paint on the wings and Crozius. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2825019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 @ Brother Jazzman - Yeah I think I have learnt a few things from this model.. recently I have been trying to get the composition more dynamic and balanced with this I made some poor choices.. I have never been happy with how hard he seems to be leaning on his right leg it has pushed the balance too far over.. - Martok Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2825309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
catharsix Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Not a bad conversion, but to me it seems a bit lazy that you didn't cut/file away the Black Templar cross icon on the torso. He looks like a BT Chaplain, since he lacks any BA-specific icons, but still does have a BT-specific icon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2825623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander S. Caesare Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hey man, I can see that Black Templar Cross at the waist area. I think u shouldve shaved. just sayin'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234008-lemartes-conversion/#findComment-2825631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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