mcsneed17 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I thinking of doing the impossible by getting two squads of space marines done where should i start from? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 What's the rest of your army like? What army do you play, for that matter? A bit more detail would be well-recieved. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2846684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 start by buying two boxes of tactical marines and picking a chapter? seriously more info is needed otherwise thats all the answer you're getting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2846690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsneed17 Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 You are right but i have seen space marines at were absultly beautiful all i am asking how did they do it? and if you do not believe me go to Kaple.Dk. and find out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2847411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 again more detail is required.. you talking paintjob, the reposing or what? because the basic answer is still buy 2 boxes of marines, pick a chapter, then using available bits, greenstuff etc to make them look good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2847441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_giles Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Dunno, I started with a battleforce, but either way its still the same. Two boxes of marines or a battleforce, and pick a chapter. Edit: Aren't we forgetting his obligatory HQ choice? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2847917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 not if he wants to get two squads done... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2847949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heretic??ME?? Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Buy two squads, glue them together and paint!! Or pay someone to do it for you!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2847977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscuzzy Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 AOBR/Battleforces are always the best choices when starting out. The former is better for those who are really new. All the stuff in there amount to just slightly over 2 squads worth of models, but do come at a very good discount. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2849716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsneed17 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Well i was thinking of making fifteen space marines but i am not sure about the postions of the figures where can i find a book or pamplet to help me with this problem? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2863604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnDyzZzoRe Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 A simple google search is your friend. If you search for 'reposing space marines' the first page of results is full of tutorials on different conversions. The B&C has a tutorial section, which has a variety of conversions and re-posing of limbs etc. All I can suggest is to read as much as you can on the internet on what basic and intermediate tools you will need to build and convert any miniature. Then purchase said tools (eg. scalpal, clippers, superglue, greenstuff, modelling tools) from any hobby shop and go to town on your miniatures. Use the search function on the B&C, Dakka Dakka, Coolminiornot etc. for specific tutorials you are interested in, and above all, take photos of your work, and upload them for tips and constructive criticism! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2863613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverike_prime Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I thinking of doing the impossible by getting two squads of space marines done where should i start from? It sounds like you're trying to get everything 100% right and never do something wrong. I've been in the hobby going on 20 years now and here's the best piece of advice I can give you when it comes to building/painting your models: Do what YOU want to do. There is no "wrong" in the modeling part of this hobby. There are simple other ways of doing it. If you want to start out with chapter where 90% of the details are already there for you I recommend checking out the Ultramarines, Space Wolves, Blood Angels, Dark Angels or Black Templars. If you want to start with something that's a little less defined but still gives you a good starting point, you can look at the White Scars, Raven Guard, or Salamanders. If you want to play around with paint schemes to make something you like, Check out B&C's Marine Painter. If you're in the modeling side of the hobby look through this section. I've run several Conversion challenges that people have submitted some amazing conversions to. Take a look at them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2863625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsneed17 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 You have not scene the figures that are the shows that i go to just as the MFCA,MMSI,and others. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2864601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 When I google MFCA, it comes up as a miniatures thing, but when I google the other one I get Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Do you have anything specific in mind? Otherwise, I can only recommend trial, error, and Green Stuff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236289-start-to-get-space-marines-right/#findComment-2864621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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