Megapope Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 http://i.imgur.com/czi9k.jpg Here are the four lads I've been working on recently. Also belonging to Tactical Squad Vorolanus, we have the sergeant, flamer, auspex dude and poor headless nick, who's waiting for his funky crested helmet from Chapterhouse to show up. http://i.imgur.com/uB3fR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/TwCGm.jpg The Sergeant! I accidentally made the reflective spot in his eyes way too big, but then I decided that I kinda liked the look so I kept it. Pretty happy with how the decals on his banner and loin cloth came out. Currently about 85% finished. Credit for the banner idea definitely needs to go to roooooot and his awesome ultramarines WIP log. I loved the look of the decals on the banner so much I had to do my own. I still think his looks better but that's okay. :lol: http://i.imgur.com/MWUoo.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ZGXa1.jpg Flamer dude! Again pretty pleased with the decals. I think I have them down now. Currently about 85% finished. http://i.imgur.com/CmYXU.jpg Auspex guy! This shows off how I'm doing my bolters now. I decided that the black wasn't working for me, so I went with the foundation battlegrey as the base colour, and highlighted up to codex grey. I really like the new look. http://i.imgur.com/PuJEn.jpg All of tactical squad Vorolanus! Note the heresy armour guy in the back who's waiting to be undercoated and started. http://i.imgur.com/bXgqw.jpg Finally in this post; talking of heresy armour, here is my assembled vet sergeant who'll be going into my command squad. Thanks for reading and the comments so far. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2887198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roooooot Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Aw, thanks for the shoutout! I've been meaning to mention how much I love what you've been posting. I've been wondering what to use the omega pattern strips on that FW decal sheet on. I swear I have no intention of using one like you did on that sergeant, nonewhatsoever... :o Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2887256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A17roolz Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Awesome, although I quite like big crest helms for my marines (can never seem to get the scale right myself...). But immensley enjoying your blog, very nice work on the paint :huh: It's also good to see someone who agrees with me on the whole black boltgun thing too! I never like to use "pure black" or "pure white" as you can't highlight/lowlight them. My receipe's a bit different though, I use a 1:4 mix of Rotting Flesh/Chaos Black and work my way up. Either method, however, looks miles better in my honest opinion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2888182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerre Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 spectacular work on the decals! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2888331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megapope Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 I don't know if it's good form or not to blog-whore on this forum, so apologies in advance if it's not! This post on my blog pretty much covers in exhaustive (and hopefully entertaining) detail on how I do transfers. Probably like other transfer tutorials already out there, but figured I might as well share. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2889555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megapope Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 See! New developments! Holy cow! So I was totally going to have my first tactical squad all finished to show you lovely people, but then a dreadnought arrived and I was forced at gunpoint to paint that instead. Dick move, dreadnought. Dick move. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_dODeA3ZMnU/TovOymFn94I/AAAAAAAABTs/kxA1Fq45PmE/s1600/SDC13550.JPG http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MP_kh7DhAiI/TovOswWodTI/AAAAAAAABTo/r28ove68NGc/s1600/SDC13549.JPG Interesting story: he arrived from TradeMe (which is NZ's ebay) absolutely reeking of stale marijuana. Wasn't overly impressed with the seller, especially since it also had the worst streaky undercoating I'd ever seen. I was tempted to give it a good dunk, but patience isn't always a strong skill of mine and so I painted him up. I think he's looking okay, but eventually I'm definitely going to detol bathe him and start over. You can't really see from these pics but a lot of the streaking can still be seen under the blue. :tu: Lesson learned, but I don't regret taking the time to paint him up. I learned some good battle damage methods in the process and I think he looks decent enough in the meantime. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Bf3vE3NHfo/TovO6w1XSbI/AAAAAAAABT0/6Da7pyp64nQ/s1600/SDC13558.JPG Heresy dude from the tactical squad! One of the two missing guys. The other dude... http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f5jccYH00ds/TovPAqisxtI/AAAAAAAABT4/hKquBW9QmHM/s1600/SDC13564.JPG http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bai6ct7s7lE/TovPFTf1LaI/AAAAAAAABT8/qPoxulxYqm4/s1600/SDC13565.JPG ...is now my new squad leader. :D Shoulder pad and helmet from Chapterhouse Studios. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GmAbKgFvcLA/TovO2mDY2BI/AAAAAAAABTw/vKFTYnVBP1I/s1600/SDC13555.JPG New head also for the Company champion. Background posing girl strictly optional. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ixPlK9rM0Ic/TovPJbxDKjI/AAAAAAAABUA/OeEoiGow15M/s1600/SDC13567.JPG And there's a new bike. I got him for a birthday present. Guess that means I'm buying some more eventually. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2892668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I like... all of it :D EDIT: Except the sergeant's plasma pistol is raised, which is typically only done when the weapon is being reloaded. It's plasma, so maybe it's different. Just a note for the future... :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2892677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megapope Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 I like... all of it :( EDIT: Except the sergeant's plasma pistol is raised, which is typically only done when the weapon is being reloaded. It's plasma, so maybe it's different. Just a note for the future... ;) Picky much? ^_^ He just shot a Chaos raptor out of the sky. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2892753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 EDIT: Except the sergeant's plasma pistol is raised, which is typically only done when the weapon is being reloaded. It's plasma, so maybe it's different. Just a note for the future... :D ....seriously? Also awesome work man. The Dread looks good to me, although like you said maybe the streakiness is only visible in person. Ancient Venetius, Guardian of my mighty stash, awaken! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2892838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Nice progress. very clean marines and well painted. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2892912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperors Immortals Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Some very nice work there mate, especially liketh eweathering on the Dreads feet. As far as the smell goes, im relieved to know that theres a way to relax in between Tyranid attacks and Dark Eldar slave runs in the GrimDark. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2893339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megapope Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: FIRST TACTICAL SQUAD FINISHED. I won't flood too many pics since most of the boys from Squad Vorolanus Manorian (after reading the Codex squad names, heh) are already up here. Here are some of the more interesting bits that I haven't shown yet from the squad. http://i.imgur.com/FKKcK.jpg Combat Squad A! http://i.imgur.com/c04yq.jpg Combat Squad B! http://i.imgur.com/dT4XA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nJVe2.jpg Squad Leader! http://i.imgur.com/ONtZP.jpg Shoulder detail that I'm reasonably happy with! http://i.imgur.com/HongF.jpg I decided it would be cool if the dreadnaught Ultracius was the predecessor of Sergeant Manorian and still watches over Squad II whenever he gets the chance in battle. Crusty old ex sergeant keeping an eye on his protégé type thing. Yes I'm well aware of the horrible mold lines and will endeavour in future to get the damn things off better! Mentioning them at this stage of the proceedings is an exercise in pointing out the bleeding obvious. -_- Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2895121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 EDIT: Except the sergeant's plasma pistol is raised, which is typically only done when the weapon is being reloaded. It's plasma, so maybe it's different. Just a note for the future... -_- ....seriously? [straightface] I never joke when I'm doing business. [/straightface] ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2895149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 "Sergeant, go attack that titan!" http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Bf3vE3NHfo/TovO6w1XSbI/AAAAAAAABT0/6Da7pyp64nQ/s1600/SDC13558.JPG "Say whaaaaa?" Also, I think we should make the whole background girl thing not be an option. You know, make it look like we're cool and stuff. OhgogImsoalone.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2895158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megapope Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Also, I think we should make the whole background girl thing not be an option. You know, make it look like we're cool and stuff. OhgogImsoalone.. *...awkward hug...* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2895163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megapope Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Assault smurfs in spaaaaaaaaaaace! http://i.imgur.com/H8U85.jpg Only five of them though. Some day there will be more. But for now I'm a bit poor. (Heh, that rhymes) http://i.imgur.com/YPFBe.jpg Dudes! http://i.imgur.com/hznqM.jpg More dudes! http://i.imgur.com/8aVxH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/3uCwf.jpg Sergeant dude! Pretty much finished. I need to tidy up some highlighting (especially on the pistol in the second photo, left hand marine) and add some highlighting that I missed (same pic, right hand marine) and finish up detailing the decor on the Sergeant's shield but they're 95% done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2896423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh Pro Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Nice I really like them. how did you do the typography? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2896428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megapope Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Nice I really like them. how did you do the typography? With these! And also like this. :P With the 'Ultramar' one around the Sergeant's jump pack exhaust, I simply re-drybrushed a bit of tinbits over the bottom of the transfer once it was all dry and safely sealed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2896433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Really like your lenses, they are outstanding. Not too keen on those Chapter-house heads meself, but other than that, I think these look great! Concerning the mould-lines, the easiest way is to just drag the knife-blade along the mould-line, with the blade at a 45 degree angle, sharp bit facing away from the direction of movement. It's pretty simple, but it does require a certain amount of diligence in locating and eradicating said mould-lines... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2896585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Excedis Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I gotta say I am not a big Ultramarine fan (a little bland in coloring and theme for my taste plus a minor bit of the usual anti UM bias) but your work is relly good and quite entertaining to follow. When I read other blogs is usually just STEP 1 APPLY TRANSFER. not step 1: apply the transfer but should you rip it SOMETHING TERRIBLE [iNSERT HORRIBLE EVENT HERE] WILL HAPPEN. Its quite an entertaining read. Plus those transfer tricks will be so helpful...I cant freehand worth a damn so I will be using a bunch of custom water transfers and was seriously trying to find out how people did it so well...cause as you stated the GW how to is a web of lies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2896720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I really like those CHS pads! Also as a whole I love them, the gritty feel is just what I like, though I think you missed a couple mold lines but its still good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2896736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megapope Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Really like your lenses, they are outstanding. Not too keen on those Chapter-house heads meself, but other than that, I think these look great! Concerning the mould-lines, the easiest way is to just drag the knife-blade along the mould-line, with the blade at a 45 degree angle, sharp bit facing away from the direction of movement. It's pretty simple, but it does require a certain amount of diligence in locating and eradicating said mould-lines... Cheers mate. I'm quietly proud about my ability to do eyes now. It really just comes down to following the GW technique and doing them first so any mistakes can be easily fixed. Yeah, mold lines are the bane of my existence. I'm blaming the heavy pain medication I was on while putting the first lot of marines together... it's my story and I'm sticking to it! I gotta say I am not a big Ultramarine fan (a little bland in coloring and theme for my taste plus a minor bit of the usual anti UM bias) but your work is relly good and quite entertaining to follow. When I read other blogs is usually just STEP 1 APPLY TRANSFER. not step 1: apply the transfer but should you rip it SOMETHING TERRIBLE [iNSERT HORRIBLE EVENT HERE] WILL HAPPEN. Its quite an entertaining read. Plus those transfer tricks will be so helpful...I cant freehand worth a damn so I will be using a bunch of custom water transfers and was seriously trying to find out how people did it so well...cause as you stated the GW how to is a web of lies. Haha thanks! It's really encouraging to get feedback on my blog. Nice to know I'm entertaining people as well as being informative™ I really like those CHS pads! Also as a whole I love them, the gritty feel is just what I like, though I think you missed a couple mold lines but its still good. You know what.... I think you might be right about those mold lines... :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2896981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I love the way they are coming out? but bro? seriously? those mould lines are messing the groove... Love the scripture details you have going on there, decals??? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2897343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megapope Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Bro. Try reading the words that accompany the pretty pictures. B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2897410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 My bad, but you gotto understand, those pretty pictures are drawing all the attention. but my question was about hte captions themselves??? are they from the Forge World decals as well? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/238779-smurfs-in-spaaaaaaace/page/2/#findComment-2897746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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