Redhat88 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Greetings Brothers! I've just completed my first kit bash marshal with a counts as lightning claw conversion. Let me know what you guys think? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Laeroth Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm a fan, especially the red eye effect. My only complaint is that it seems a little off to me that there is no maltese cross represented on the shoulder pauldrons. But it really is a minor thing really. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/#findComment-2901081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Can't say I'm a huge fan of the bitz selection, too many wings and not enough crosses for my taste. However, the paintjob is absolutely top notch. The gold in particular is especially well done, something I've been tinkering with lately with varying degrees of success (or failure, to be more accurate) :P The one thing I would recommend is to work on correcting the SIGISMUND title on the shield banner. The M is sort of lopsided, and the N and D are leaning the opposite way they seem to need to. Of course, I know what a royal pain crap like that can be, and if it were me I would likely just let it slide myself :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/#findComment-2901096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhat88 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys. I agree with you Marshal Laeroth, I thought it was a little odd not having a cross on the shoulders as well... I just don't know how I would do it given those shoulders. Perhaps a smaller than normal black cross on the gold section? Or maybe just the bottom half of a white cross on the black section (so that it would appear as though the gold was covering the top half)? As it stands right now he has 4 Templar crosses on him (one on each arm and a small one on each shin). What are your guy's thoughts on the counts as lightning claw? Too out there? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/#findComment-2901379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reckoning Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I think youve pulled off the counts as LC pretty nicely. On the subject of crosses, it does look odd not having one on the shoulders. However, I dont think painting half of one will look very good. Maybe adding a small heraldry shield on there with a cross(theres a few included in the BT upgrade box), would solve the issue IMO. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/#findComment-2901470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplaincliff Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 maybe go for a half and half cross paint one half on the bottom and the other on the top to make it look like it is articulated plate. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/#findComment-2901538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhat88 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 If anyone was interested on how I did the gold here is a brief description: I used a paint called Iridescent Bronze (Fine) which is made by a company called Golden Fluid Acrylics, I purchased mine at the local Blick Art Store (I'm sure other art stores would have it as well). First I base coat in chaos black then I put on a single layer of the Iridescent Bronze. After that dries I apply a heavy Badab Black wash which I try to push into the crevices as much as possible. Once that dries I do a fine highlight around the edges with the Iridescent Bronze... annnnd that's pretty much it. I've included a link to a place that you can buy the Iridescent Bronze from below: http://www.utrechtart.com/dsp_view_product.cfm?item=68755 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/#findComment-2901544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhat88 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 So outside of the shoulder cross suggestion does anyone else have any ideas for how I can improve him / improve upon my painting? I'd be especially interested in hearing what some of our more advanced painters have to say as I'm constantly trying to improve my technique lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/#findComment-2902294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother DjoulZ Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi, I really like your painting and colour scheme, though the guy doesn't strike me as a a Marshall when I see him. Maybe add some more bling or scriptures or some sort of distinctive feature... Regarding the (missing) cross on shoulder pad, the idea of showing only the bottom half of it is quite good. You could also carve the top out of the golden part and stick a whole cross on it. Now, as to what cross to use, I think I would use a cross that is found on top of standards in the BT sprue. It might be too big for a shoulder pad, but you can trim it off with a sharp blade to make it smaller. Again, congrats for your really nice model! Keep up the good work Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/#findComment-2904647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Vader Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I think he looks great. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/#findComment-2905238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roesor Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Seconded, any flaws have already been highlighted. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240351-my-new-kit-bashed-marshal/#findComment-2905359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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