NocturneFIN Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Hi, I recently got my hands onto this: http://i9.aijaa.com/b/00610/8834367.jpg I basecoated him and swapped his ancient bolt pistol to a modern boltgun. Personally I think it's a very cool model and it's refreshing to see metal character models that are not overstuffed with details... So would anyone know what year/edition is he from? I'm sure some old grumblers here on B&C recognize this model :tu: Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
their kin Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 It's a (late?) 2nd edition librarian, the same model was the base for the old Space Wolf Rune Priest. It might have, and this is stretching the word maybe, have been released right at the beginning of 3rd ed. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NocturneFIN Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Thank you, Joe! I figured that he had to be at least a little older model, since he's notably shorter than marines nowadays. Btw, I just added some stuff on his bolter, like a scope, purity seals and bayonet, to make it look more like a weapon for a respected warrior. I'll be posting pics once I get him painted :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shabbadoo Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Jes Goodwin sculpted a set of six Librarians in power armor. These are all pictured in the miniatures section at the back of the 2E Codex: Ultramarines, so they are very definitely early 2E minis(as Codex: Ultramarines came out fairly early in that game edition). They still look good alongside the latest stuff, with only a few details not being comparable(the old minis have big hands/fingers, slightly too large heads). Jes's old 2E Chaplains look better than the current ones too. It is, however, not really possible to get a backpack to fit quite right on most of these models, due to the positioning of the arms/shoulder pads. Here is a link to the page of minis: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e245/btm.../librarians.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbrad Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Defo 2nd ed around 1994 time of the first codex: SPace Marines/Ultramarines. My personal favourite of the batch of JG's SM Libby's PhilB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NocturneFIN Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Thanks for the comprehensive info, shabbadoo :P And PhilB, I also gotta say that it's the best looking librarian out of those six ;) But GGGGAAARRRHH that right shoulder was crazy! I had to trim almost the whole stabilizer/ball whaeva off from his backpack to get it fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Cambrius Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I've only just acquired this model and was going to ask the same question on this forum so hurrah for finding it out here! :P He currently doesn't have a left arm of backpack, but I'll be bringing him back to life. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander S. Caesare Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hold a sec. I though he's a Lexicanum model, 2nd ed. with the ol' Staff Of Power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NocturneFIN Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Partly painted, but still VERY wip: http://i4.aijaa.com/b/00725/8844951.jpg It's a bad pic though, the staff actually has a slight brownish tint and looks neater IRL... :/ I'll update this once I paint more of him :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Have him too!Found him been sold into a hobby shop stuffed under tons of new models. He is a very characteristic model once you finish his paint job you will see that he stands apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Looks good and I'm looking forward to seeing him finished, as I really enjoyed your other Salamanders :) Ludovic Edit: I'd love to have that model ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Jes Goodwin sculpted a set of six Librarians in power armor. These are all pictured in the miniatures section at the back of the 2E Codex: Ultramarines, so they are very definitely early 2E minis(as Codex: Ultramarines came out fairly early in that game edition). They still look good alongside the latest stuff, with only a few details not being comparable(the old minis have big hands/fingers, slightly too large heads). Jes's old 2E Chaplains look better than the current ones too. It is, however, not really possible to get a backpack to fit quite right on most of these models, due to the positioning of the arms/shoulder pads. Here is a link to the page of minis: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e245/btm.../librarians.jpg Those models are awesome! Thank you for sharing that. You don't have a image of the chaplains you are talking about do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I re did the old codifer 2nd edition model when I get home from work ill post the re made version. I also converted a 2nd ed commander model into a librarian ill post the WIP of them both later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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