Hiro_Protagonist Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 And so it begins! Ten Chaos Terminators with 2 Reaper Autocannons, 2 Powerfists, Icon Bearer. As they are the older metal models I'll be trying to "upsize" them to make them more like the newer plastics. Mostly it'll mean widening the arm positions an moving them up to the larger bases (I'll stack the old base on top to increase their height). They're final paint job will be different from what a few of them have now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Antonius Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Upgrading the size of the old Termies is one thing. Changing thier base size is another. Don't go changing to the bigger size if you can help it. The risk of a Teleportation Mishap decreases signifigantly if they can get crowded together better with thier smaller bases. Give them the newer weapons and newer arms, but don't change thier bases. Just my opinion of course. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2955899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro_Protagonist Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks for the warning, but I'm using this squad more as a mobile firebase and won't be deepstriking in most cases. All ten have been given the "widening" treatment and one is on his larger base now (hopefully the others will follow tonight). Here are some comparison shots with that plastic terminator that came with my WD (however many issues ago). \/ BEFORE \/ \/ AFTER \/ \/ SIDE BY SIDE \/ I think it works. The expanded arms give it more "presence" and the double stacked base gives the height. As the Chaos Terminators are "top heavy" with regards to detail I think it will help to draw the eye up, and away from the fact that he's on a hill. Thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2956880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 The torso is to short there head position looks odd. Good luck with your vow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2956951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah-a-nothepsis Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I will be watching! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2956956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro_Protagonist Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Here's my next update! All ten are now assembled (minus the Icon Bearer's Icon) and have been "expanded" and mounted on their raised bases. Next I'll move on to priming and painting. I'll warn you all in advance, my painting probably won't hold up under these zoomed in photos, but I'll try. I also haven't decided which of the "standard" terminators is going to carry the Icon. It's going to be a back mounted flag with various items dangling from chains (I've got spare parts from my Empire Flagellants box). Anybody got a preference? Thanks for looking. :rolleyes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2960010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryrich Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 for a banner im thinking the last one. this is going to sound silly but i think his left hand weapon is the most plain out of the bunch. thats all. nice looking minies. i like the old metal terminators. I used mine to make Oblits. Cant wait to see em painted Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2960168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro_Protagonist Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 All ten are now base-coated! Here's one, to give you an idea. :tu: ,at this zoom I can still see a few flecks of the old paint! Must get better zoom on my eyes.... Reminds me of the Golden Army in Hellboy II. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2961294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro_Protagonist Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Have started on the trim. I'm trying to make them the negative of my Thousand Sons (Blue, with Gold trim). 4 down, six to go! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2966083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah-a-nothepsis Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I approve, sir Love the 40mm bases Ahhhh the Golden Army. Saw that the other day and I absolutely love the elves, and of course the automatons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2966121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro_Protagonist Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Trim completed on all 10 Terminators! Eyes are done, Tusks/Horns still need a wash. Group Shot Close up on front Close up on rear Next up, the weapons (both ranged and CC)! Thanks for looking! A special thanks to the THREE PEOPLE who have left comments! :D As a side note I've figured out why my pictures were blurry on the right side in previous posts. My son had left fingerprints on the lense after "cleaning" it. :rolleyes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2968196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah-a-nothepsis Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 WELL DONE Post a pic of the wash, I want to see what color you use (i have a time with white horns) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2968548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro_Protagonist Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 As they say, "80% of the work takes 50% of the time, and the final 20% also takes 50% of the time." :P 5 of the squad... ...and the other 5. As requested, here's a close-up of the final tusks. I wanted the tusks to look as though they are still alive and growing from the armour as opposed to being decorations aquired elsewhere. I used a base-coat of skull white, then a double wash of Gryphon Sepia (drying in-between), and then a drybrush of 7:3 white:grey. And here's a look at the markings going on the right shoulder. It's a symbol of protection from The Necronomicon. Once again, thanks for viewing! B) As a side note, if anyone has any thoughts you'd best post them soon, cause I'm not re-painting once the gloss goes on! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2980259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I think they're good. But ultimately KSons are Ah-na's forte. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2980579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megapope Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Best user name ever. Your army needs nuclear powered attack dogs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2980655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Very nice! Good colours...and that's a particularly striking green! I wish them well in combat! May they take many loyalist heads! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2980677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teku Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 First I wasn't really sure about the things you place between the arms. But! It did turned out quited well! Good job! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-2980780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro_Protagonist Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Vow Completed!!! As promised, Ten Chaos Terminators!! Almost forgot about the deadline! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244504-hiro_protagonists-lpc-2012/#findComment-3026840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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