Saa Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 *SQUEEEEEE* "Clear" THUDUNK *SQUEEEEEEEE* "Clear" THUDUNK "Ahhhhh Akans Reaver Thread, welcome to the land of the living we were concerned about you for a while." said the defibrillator technician. "There's a gentleman that would like a word with you" A skinless behemoth strides into the operating room carrying a banner of flayed hides. "Wheres my mini boss! That Ixion fella keeps sayin he's the only one that gets one!!" Hey 1000heathens, how's the project going? :cuss Saa ......or something like that Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3017261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Lol, hint taken mate. :lol: On the story side, I hit a 'writer's block', but I have tried to keep chugging away at it. Mini wise- I haven't forgotten this project...matter of fact, I made a Forgeworld order a week back for all the Mk. III plate I'll need, plus some extra bits. I'll have a WIP uphere before the weekend's out, promise. Sorry, life been a bit nuts lately, but I haven't abandoned this project, gentlemen. Just a break to keep my modeling fresh. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3017381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 If you want I can try to write the fluff. I got a short story that you can check out to see how I write. I can also PM you an excerpt from something I'm cooking up.(in other words, the whole 1,000 words I already have written down) http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=247540 P.S.: If it seems like I'm kissing butt so I can get in on this glorious project......... I refuse to comment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3017395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saa Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Lol, hint taken mate. :D On the story side, I hit a 'writer's block', but I have tried to keep chugging away at it. Mini wise- I haven't forgotten this project...matter of fact, I made a Forgeworld order a week back for all the Mk. III plate I'll need, plus some extra bits. I'll have a WIP uphere before the weekend's out, promise. Sorry, life been a bit nuts lately, but I haven't abandoned this project, gentlemen. Just a break to keep my modeling fresh. It wasn't a dig 1k, you're a busy fella. Just wanted to keep the thread ticking on B&C ;) I'm sure even the most prolific of BL authors get writers block but you can't rush a good thing. Good to hear your still working on the minis, are we gonna see one of the squad leaders on the cards? Saa .......or something like that Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3017580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Callor will probably be the first Champion done, but I'm going to do Peacekeeper's emo-marine first, lol. He's on my painting desk as we speak. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3017654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Welcome home! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3017829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 @Scion: Thanks man! I wish it had been under better circumstances, but I'm glad to be back. Akan, King of a Thousand Heathens, as even I never imagined him. A massive THANK YOU to Greyall, for this stunning drawing! http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/080/2/4/akan_the_reaver___chaos_corsair_by_greyall-d4tiryv.jpg I'm in your Cruiser, killing your men.... :) *sigh* Back to modelling...this poor project has been ignored for too long, I think... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3020757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarias Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Well. Now I see why you get to lead this ragged bunch - after you've had your lower jaw rendered bare to the world, there's little that's going to stop you. It also makes for a nice badge of authority. Converting him is going to be a fun task, though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3020767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Converting him is going to be a fun task, though. Oy. Tell me about it. Greyall set the bar pretty high, lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3020768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Colossus Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I am definitely looking forward to seeing him in model form. And I'm glad to hear you're gonna start modelling again... (in my head I just saw my imaginary version of what you look like in real life, strutting down a catwalk. I need help...) :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3020797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokkorex Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 is there a chance you could post a quick WIP pic of peacekeepers mini? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3020862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyall Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 A big thank your for divulging my artwork, Heathens, and congratulations, this a great idea, lots of great characters for you to make. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3020875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 is there a chance you could post a quick WIP pic of peacekeepers mini? Dude, I am literally pulling my hair out with frustration right now with 'tall-scaling' these guys. I'm not sure what the hell is going on, but the plasticard and the mini won't freakin' fuse together like it should. I was really dedicated to doing the scaling on all these guys, but it's really slowing me down, and I'm starting to debate going back to a standard scale. I refuse to post a mini that doesn't meet my standards, so for right now, no, peacekeepers Tritus is not going to be posted yet, until I either figure out the plasticard issue, give up and return to regular sized marines, or set fire to my painting desk. @Greyall: Thanks man! Hey, you ever need a mini built, let me know, lol! @Colossus:Thanks, and yeah, you do need help ^_^ *sigh* back to the modeling...fingers crossed... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3021573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Colossus Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 @heathens, so much help. :o hope you have a break through with the plastic card ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3021862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCrute Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Is it styrene? Or something else? Brand? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3022228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Don't give it up Heathens! I say go for the truescale and be patient. Your work and others like it inspire us less talented to get better. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3022352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Holy-freakin-crap.... finally! May I present to you, looooong overdue Tritus the Uncaring, Husk of Nothingness... One broken sonovagun here. I got to tackle quite a few challenges (besides the plasticard issue y'all knew about) while building this fella, and try some things I've never done before. First, originally he was supposed to be unhelmed, with ratty, oily hair and his face haggard. In the end, though, it just didn't match up with the image in my head, so I went for the helm. Peacekeeper wanted this guy to be battered and busted, and on the path to Nurgle's embrace. To represent these points, I carved a ton of damage into his plate (even included a spot-welded steel plate to his lower right leg), something I usually don't do. I added patches whee the corruption within him is beginning to seep out on the left forearm and left thigh, plus areas where his armour has begun to mutate and fuse (shield on right shoulder, and bolter fusing to his hand.) I was going to go for some epic horns, but chose instead the single bladed horn, again representing his gradual fall to Big Papa. As for the pose, I chose the relaxed stance because I imagine Tritus simply doesn't care. Rounds are ringing off his plate, explosions all around, and he prays that just one lucky round will finally end his pain. He kills because he must, not because he wants to. He carries out his orders, because there is nothing else in his life but murder, and the hopes that something will end him forever. Of course, Grandfather would never let one of his beloved children die... Kyres is next.... ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3023723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 @1000heathens - Love the Tritus model! Good job the plasti-card issue resolved itself, how did you manage to solve the problem? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3023749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Funny enough, it was the plastic glue I was using. I switched from Citadel to zap-a-gap, and the problem solved itself. *shrug* Meh, go figure.... on a side note I was re-re-re reading Blood Gorgon, and I thought that the Gorgon's Daemon Patron, Yetsugi, was a pretty cool idea. What do y'all think of us having a minor warp entity as a Patron? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3023750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biaz Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Love it! Both the daemon and the model. That bladed helm is badass ;) I, as always, support all dealings with the warp B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3023774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks man, glad you like him! Well, that's one vote for a Patron...anyone else? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3023776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisisJimmy Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Love that model, the pose and the back story is sensational. Personally I'm glad you sorted out your plasticard issue, as I always like the look of upscaled marines. Oh, and the idea for a minor deity is a good one. Will it be something only for the fluff, or might we see a model later down the track? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3023828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokkorex Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 :jaw: looking forward to seeing this guy painted. can't decide what is best about this guy, the background or the model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3023835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Just re-reading the thread, updating Maximillian DeWitt's entries. I wanted to evoke Night Lord and Raven Guard imagery as they're the classic fear/stealth archetypes, but just because someone looks like someone else, doesn't mean he is that person. There's at least on other Legion I could potentially tie him to now I think about it, but I rather like the mystery- hence the lack of a "real name", or iconography, the brain starts to fill in details and it adds to the story. Well IMO anyway. The Colossus @The Colossus - Nightmare could be Alpha legion aswell methinks. @1000heathens - I don't mind if the Minor Warp Entity is a Patron as it won't effect the War-Band being Chaos Undivided. As you have said before the individuals within Akan's Reavers are not all Chaos worshippers, Maximillian DeWitt certainly isn't but he is a deranged homicidal maniac! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3023845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talmora Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 A Patron might work, but overall I don't really see a band of Maniacs who have come from all sorts of backgrounds to really have a Warp Patron. So. I'd really have to say a Patron wouldn't really work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241518-akans-reavers/page/16/#findComment-3023968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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