WingsOfTheFalcon Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Very nice. Congrats on completion of your vow. Tbh, they're not quite done yet. I've got to sort out helmet lenses and chapter badges, then I'll declare them finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Bit of a weird one, but I'm not going to be able to finish my LPC pledge because while I was at GW painting, someone tried for break into my house, so when I got home to finish them off, I had to spend three hours with the police! Life is really odd sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 That's no good. Hope they didn't take anything of value, or do too much damage to your house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servus Christi Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 There's no doubt in my mind. No miniatures look so good as when they're grouped together as Imperial Fists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Back on the wagon, here's my updated Captain who I'm going to start painting today: http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1sjxo0X8e1qd9z3no1_500.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Now with added yellow: http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1t6wvdCHM1qd9z3no1_500.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Coming together nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 WingsOfTheFlacon: I tried to shoot you a PM, but your Inbox is full, so I'll post it here. Is it this thread where you'll put the Expansion stuff? Or are you going to create another one? Apologies if you've already told me this :tu: And that Captain looks stunning :tu: Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 BBL - Yeah, this is where I'll post my updates, including the aforementioned Captain! Glad you like him, I'll be posting some more updates soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Captain update, been adding in some colours, just a bit unsure about my choices: http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1z01yrOIC1qd9z3no1_500.jpg http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1z03lE9Tn1qd9z3no1_500.jpg He's a Captain of the 5th, so I need to get some black in there somewhere, just unsure where to do it! I could do the armour trim detail in black, though it is really fine, so I'd need to be very careful! I'm also thinking about redoing the red trim on the shield in black to tie him into the army more. The shield on his loin guard will be repainted to black trim with white inner, so please ignore that bit unless you have any suggestions for it? What do you think guys, any suggestions/critiques much appreciated! I know it will come together a lot better when I start shading, but I want to get the basics right before I start that. WotF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augustmanifesto Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 damnnn. Sweet conversion. I am TOTALLY stealing that conversion for my IF 5th Company force. Unoriginal though it may be, at least both of our 5th company armies will have the same captain :) What are you naming him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seneschal of the Seventh Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 He's a Captain of the 5th, so I need to get some black in there somewhere, just unsure where to do it! Looking good mate! Might I suggest: -Either or both kneepad(s) -His Helmet -The inside or outside of his cape -The raised center vent part on top of the backpack -His front shoulder shield -The robes of the angel on his shield I would keep his left shoulder shield red, you could call it his personal heraldry, it looks too good red to paint over. One question, which photo is truer to your actual yellow color, the partially painted captain or the yellow base only picture? Just curious :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m20p0dXF0M1qd9z3no1_500.jpg Changed shield trim to black, painted laurel black, changed shoulder eagle to black and sword hilt to black. Because it goes with everything. :D WotF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 That is epicly good - now I know what to do with that Sicarius model I've had for years! :D Where did the shield come from, or is it your own invention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 That is epicly good - now I know what to do with that Sicarius model I've had for years! :D Where did the shield come from, or is it your own invention? Cheers! The shield is from the Space Hulk Terminator Sergeant Gideon mini, so something of a rarity. Alternatively you could use the awesome shield from the Master of the Watch. (http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...dId=prod1060012) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Looking good so far! For mine, All I did to denote the company was to plaint the trim on the shield black, and his cloak. I think I also painted the trim black as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 5th Company Captain Update: Done some more detailing and started to build up the yellow, also some shading on the cloak. http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m289z95CDH1qd9z3no1_500.jpg http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_m289z95CDH1qd9z3no2_1280.jpg http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_m289z95CDH1qd9z3no3_1280.jpg Love to hear any feedback or suggestions you have to improve him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHunters Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 So far so good brother, where are you going with the laurels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primarche Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 very nice marines!! im also working on them and your tips that you gave me i will be trying soon i will definetley keep you updated on my progress and the status of my army! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augustmanifesto Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 cool. Definitely needs highlights and maybe (if it were me) darker shading in the recesses. The power sword is also a bit 'under-powered,' i would add some highlights there as well. but. definately. looking. awesome. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badaab Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Nice looking kitbash on the captain model. Here's what I'd consider to spruce him up a little: -the purple sword needs some balancing out. I'd consider leaning the color cast on the sword to a reddish shade to fit in better with your color scheme. -the helmeted head- it's a nice touch, but again, sticks out like a sore thumb. Have you considered a red stripe down the center to break up some of the white? -the shield- I'd paint the center of the shield (behind the detailing and inside the trim) in black. This will help the detail 'pop' more on the surface of the shield, and break up a little more of the yellow. The trim piece could be done in a nice checkerboard red and white to echo the personal heraldry? Just my thoughts on an otherwise solid conversion and some clean paintwork! Keep it up! -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Cheers for all the feedback guys! Here's a newer update: http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2a3qrXXxL1qd9z3no1_500.jpg http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2a3qrXXxL1qd9z3no2_500.jpg I've started to highlight the yellow, so hopefully that should be looking a bit better now! @nighthunters - The laurels on his helmet are going to be black, he is the 5th Company Captain, so I wanted to get as much onto the mini as possible! The laurel on his waist will be green though. @augustmanifesto - Thanks, I'm starting to develop the yellow a bit more, but yeah I agree the shading needs some more work in places too. The power sword is really only basecoated at the minute, I'll be highlighting the majority of the edges all the way up to white, so hopefully it will have a bit more 'crackle' when it's done! @badaab - Cheers, I'm really unsure about the red/white helmets, I know they're traditional for Imperial Fists but I'm still torn on them! The majority of people seem to expect them in the army though, so I might well do it just to avoid explaining why I haven't! @primarche - Thanks very much, look forward to watching your Fists progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik84 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 he is looking really good, i love the fists on the vents on the powerpack, very nice touch nice looking force you have there keep it up i'll be keeping an eye on this rik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 In case any of you are interested, I've done a short video tutorial on highlighting power armour on my Tumblr blog: Highlighting Power Armour Enjoy! WotF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Here's an update on the highlighting on my IF captain: http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2iymhKdMA1qd9z3no1_1280.jpg Looking forward to trying out the new yellow glaze on him to smooth out the tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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