Araziel Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I've posted this in the WIP section, but thought I'd show him here as well. Last night, I kitbashed this Templar Chaplain using the following parts; Head - CSM "Tactical" sprue. The skull head. Torso - Templar sprue. Left arm/powersword - Templar sprue. Right arm - Blood Angel Death Company sprue (held a bolt pistol). Right hand - SM Tactical Command sprue (poweraxe hand). Crozius - Poweraxe haft, skull ornamentation - Khorne Berzerker sprue (chain cut off). Backpack - Templar sprue. Legs - running Blood Angels Death Company sprue. Purity seals - various sources (SM sprue, Templar sprue + GK sprue). Iron Halo - metal SM Terminator Chaplain. Skull on spike (base) - CSM "Tactical" sprue. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6679573473_8f96436285.jpg DSC_0032 by Araziel 619, on Flickr I've wanted to build a custom Chaplain for a while, and after just finishing a re-read of Helsreach the other day, decided I would finally do just that. I still need to fix some wings to the Crozius to form the "hammer" shape, and I'm thinking of using the Aquila from the SM Rhino kit. Opinions? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 looks good imho. Could I pester you for a full frontal shot of the trunk? He is leaned forward a bit in his pose and I'd love to take a closer gander at how the helm sits in that collar ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2964626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araziel Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 You can indeed, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to until the weekend - I'm at my girlfriend's house right now and could had to choose between bringing my Xbox and my models - I need a bigger geek bag! For the time being though, I can tell you that it fits very snuggly in the neck join area. The mouth of the helm has a row of pointed teeth sculpted in, with the only downside being that the armoured collar on the torso obscures this from view. A little unfortunate, as this was the main reason I chose to use that head in particular, but couldn't be helped as I only had one Templar torso at the time of building. While waiting for an updated photo, I hope that answers your question. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2964639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisada Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Needs more skulls ... lol I think he looks awesome! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2964942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
philsminions Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Looks great brother! I'm in the process of collecting various bits for a couple of custom dudes...EC, Marshall, and Chappy. You've given me some good pointers. Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2965009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araziel Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thanks for the kind comments guys. I'm in the process of collecting various bits for a couple of custom dudes...EC, Marshall, and Chappy. You've given me some good pointers. Thanks! No problem. I will forwarn you about the Death Company bitz though - while they may seem great at first, it took me ages to decide which parts to use, they have a LOT of BA iconography, which is understandable obviously, but if you don't pick your pieces wisely you may have a hard job of it. Now to get a box of Sanguinary Guard to build myself an Emperor's Champion... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2965021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARRENSTORM Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 looks good however more pics for sure I also have a DIY Chaplin if you wouldn't mind me posting some pics of it in your thred I'd like to get your opinions on it (don't want you to feel I'm trying to hijack your thred B) ) If you would rather I start my own thred I would be happy to B) I will say I went with more skulls on mine but I really like the very BT look to yours. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2965166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trignama Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Im a fan B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2965176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherSargeantDaro Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 You can indeed, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to until the weekend - I'm at my girlfriend's house right now and could had to choose between bringing my Xbox and my models - I need a bigger geek bag! Hahahaha, xbox at your girlfriends house? Must be playing skyrim or something. XP Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2965272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherSargeantDaro Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 You can indeed, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to until the weekend - I'm at my girlfriend's house right now and could had to choose between bringing my Xbox and my models - I need a bigger geek bag! Hahahaha, xbox at your girlfriends house? Must be playing skyrim or something. XP Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2965274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaeken Templaris Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Now to get a box of Sanguinary Guard to build myself an Emperor's Champion Be warned Araziel if using the sang guard chest plates please for the emperors sake file those stupid nerps off the damn thing or you'll be left wide open to copius amounts of mocking and a possible paddling :) btw got two kitbashed chappies myself one made from one of the masters of the chapter and posed as if issing last rites before bashing some heretics face in with his chozius and the other posed with the kneeling legs from from the devi spru checking on a fallen brother . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2965401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araziel Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Warrenstorm - go for it! Trignama - thanks man :) B-S-D - Gears of War 3, actually ;) Glaeken - No worries, I'm mainly after the weapons and legs the kit comes with. All my characters will have Templar torso's, especially if I'm using BA bits all over the place. I wouldn't want my guys to start crying over a dead Angel now, would I? :) Edit - Glaeken, I like the idea if a kneeling, rite giving Chaplain to a fallen knight. I may well be borrowing that ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2965785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araziel Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Time to be cheeky and make this a double post. As the praise I have gotten here on the B+C goes to my head and makes me want to build a small, themed force of Black Templars to accompany this guy, now named Uriel, Master of Sanctity I thought I'd ask you're advice on something. First up, Banners. Now, I know banners have no effect for the BTs, but I want to include them anyway. What do you guys think of some of these designs? http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/hammerofwaughmin...1.c0.m270.l1313 I'd be using them in Initiate, Terminator and Assault squads. Second up, Emperor's Champion. Would this blade form a suitable base for the Black Sword, in you're opinion? (middle, top row - two handed.) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Space-Marine-Blo...#ht_1432wt_1392 I would obviously file down the BA icon's here and replace with Templar crosses, have no fear. I'm also considering FW Veteran armour for him. Make the suit look so old I can write fluff saying it originally came from an Imperial Fist Captain who fell during the Siege of the Imperial Palace during the Heresy. Thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2965938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roesor Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 All round Templar badassery. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2966043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherSargeantDaro Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Araziel, with that sword you can do alot. Kneeling in prayer, stabbing through an opponent pinning him to the ground.. alot. I like those. As for banners... why dont you make your own? Some WHF models have blank banners that will be distinct and you can paint on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2966069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araziel Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Araziel, with that sword you can do alot. Kneeling in prayer, stabbing through an opponent pinning him to the ground.. alot. I like those. As for banners... why dont you make your own? Some WHF models have blank banners that will be distinct and you can paint on. I had considered that... but honestly, I'm not great at free handing, so that would present a bit of a problem. The most I've done in this field is painting blue psychic flames up the back of my mates Castellan Crowe's cloak, and the Nurgle fly icon's on the Rhino in the thread found in my sig. That's why I thought I'd nab some sculpted banners, and those in particular seem very cost effective - I'd be paying the same amount for blank WHFB banners. I'm glad the sword is approved though, because I've already bidded on that set :cuss Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2966304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araziel Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Another double post? Naughty me. But luckily, I have new pictures this time - so, hopefully, all will be forgiven. As requested by Templar14, here is a photo that shows how the helmet fits into the torso; http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6694880871_b03ffe0cb5.jpg DSC_0012 by Araziel 619, on Flickr I also decided to take some more pictures from different angles; Rear; http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6694886475_2c64c54b92.jpg DSC_0013 by Araziel 619, on Flickr From below front; http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6694892349_059a329504.jpg DSC_0014 by Araziel 619, on Flickr I've also started work on the Crozius hammer. I've added the Eagle head from the Cities of Death overhanging optional Imperial Aquila; http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6694905245_f2f913ca7e.jpg DSC_0018 by Araziel 619, on Flickr I'll be filling the gap with some green stuff obviously, but its now been started. As for the rest of the Crozius, I'm going to order a pair of SM Rhino Aquila bitz from eBay. I'm going to glue them back to back, cut out the skull, then fix each wing to either side of the Eagle head on the haft here. If that makes sense? That'll have to wait a while until I get paid though (I know a pair of bitz aren't much, but I also want to order some stuff for my WIP Nurgle army). I know this next picture is difficult to see properly, but try as I might, I couldn't get a better shot to save my life. I blame the winter weather for terrible light. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6694911511_54d28ab480.jpg DSC_0019 by Araziel 619, on Flickr I'm going to use this as an objective marker when (well, that should really be "if") I get a small force together. I'm in the process of painting it to resemble a fallen Emperor's Champion, in a way that reveals golden armour beneath all the paint scratches - another nod to the Helsreach novel. And finally, I'm still winning the auction for the Sanguinary Guard power weapons on eBay. If I get outbid, I'm not going to enter a bidding war - I'll just order the two handed sword I want for the same price I'm currently winning the set for. So, what do you think? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2967119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Excellent looking Chaplain! Great use of parts to make him, looks real menacing & full of righteous zeal!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2967133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araziel Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Excellent looking Chaplain! Great use of parts to make him, looks real menacing & full of righteous zeal!!!! Thanks very much, brother. I must say, I never expected this level of praise for him. I've been updating my Death Guard WIP alongside him, and nobody has commented on them at all! :) Maybe its a sign to return to the light of the Emperor? I really want to just keep adding and adding to him, but I know that I shouldn't do that. He'll end up looking like a muppet. There have been mentions of him needing more skulls though, so perhaps I'll look into that - any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2967136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
philsminions Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Some good ideas. I've see those banners before on the HiTech website. Some of them could def be used...I really wish, though, that these "bitsy" companys would do some more BT inspired bits. I'm sure that will happen once our new dex hits the shelves and the BTs are once again on top of the 40k collectors list. So many things out there right now are geared towards "angelic" themed junk...even the "darkies" have more hooded skeletal stuff than there is templar. I do like the open book hitech banner for a designated chappy standard bearer...that could turn out nicely. The flaming skull is pretty awesome too. I like your it bashing! Good stuff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2967265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckPasadena Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Time to be cheeky and make this a double post. As the praise I have gotten here on the B+C goes to my head and makes me want to build a small, themed force of Black Templars to accompany this guy, now named Uriel, Master of Sanctity I thought I'd ask you're advice on something. First up, Banners. Now, I know banners have no effect for the BTs, but I want to include them anyway. What do you guys think of some of these designs? http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/hammerofwaughmin...1.c0.m270.l1313 I'd be using them in Initiate, Terminator and Assault squads. Really great work on the Chaplain! I agree with you on the banners. i seem to remember a company that made really good cloth Templar banners. Let me see if I can find it and I'll pass along the link Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2967308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araziel Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 ... Templar banners. Let me see if I can find it and I'll pass along the link I would totally be in you're debt if you could forward that link, brother. So many things out there right now are geared towards "angelic" themed junk.. I couldn't agree with you more. Like you said, I'm sure all these websites will explode with Templar-looking bits once the new Codex gets officially announced/released. I think I may hold off on purchasing the banners for this very reason. Well, by that I mean that I can't wait for Templar-themed sculpts to come out, and that I'll take a second, more careful look through the banners I found and only buy one or two of them :lol: On another note, I've been searching the internet again. I think I may be tempted in to purchasing some of these; http://sciborminiatures.com/en_,shop.php?a..._shields_01.jpg http://sciborminiatures.com/en_,shop.php?a...ight_relief.jpg http://sciborminiatures.com/en_,shop.php?a...der_pads_01.jpg ... anything to help make the guys stand out more. I think the shoulder pads will almost be a given. I like the FW stuff, but I'd end up wanting to buy multiple sets - and the FW pads are a little too unique, each in they're own way, to pull off across an army IMO. EDIT; Just found an awesome selection of scenic bases made by a company called Base-X-War. Now, I present to you the base set I think I'm going to use - "Ancient Necropolis"; http://www.base-x-of-war.com/html/40k_anci...olis_bases.html I thought these would be very fitting in light of the new "the Necrons stole our High Marshall's hand!" fluff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2967389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I just checked out the Ancient Necropolis stuff you put a link to, very nice! Will have to add some of those to my 'wanted' list. Everyone has their own ideas on thinkgs but personally I think if you add too much more you are right, he will look like a muppet. Some times less is more:). Can't wait to see this badboy all painted up!!!! The more I look at the crozius the more it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2967406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckPasadena Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 ... Templar banners. Let me see if I can find it and I'll pass along the link I would totally be in you're debt if you could forward that link, brother. Done and done http://www.ebay.com/sch/the_bannerman/m.ht...sid=p4340.l2562 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2967452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araziel Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 I just checked out the Ancient Necropolis stuff you put a link to, very nice! Will have to add some of those to my 'wanted' list. Everyone has their own ideas on thinkgs but personally I think if you add too much more you are right, he will look like a muppet. Some times less is more:). Can't wait to see this badboy all painted up!!!! The more I look at the crozius the more it! Thanks very much B) I think I may add a chain on a skull to the end of the Crozius haft, but after that he'll be done - unless I decide to add a cloak. I'm going to have to think long and hard about how I paint him. Black is a colour I've always had difficulty painting, to the point where I've just sprayed a model in power armour black and called it done, spending extra time on the details. I have thought about mixing up a boltgun/black mix, with around 5-10% boltgun, the rest black and layering that over the armour. On the other side, I've thought about spraying the model a dark grey and washing him several times with badab black ink. Decisions, decisions... The more I look at those bases, the more I think "this is it. I'm going to get them." It's a shame, I really like the look of the tech bases - I could theme the force around a space hulk boarding party that way, but the lack of variety really doesn't bode well for an infantry heavy force. I'd end up having all my marines walking down identical hallways, with the same power cables hanging over each of their heads. Nah, I think I'm going to join the "kill the Necrons!" crusade. Done and done http://www.ebay.com/sch/the_bannerman/m.ht...sid=p4340.l2562 Oh... wow. When you said "cloth", I assumed sculpted cloth, like WHFB banners. Not real cloth... I may well be adding these to the force, thanks a bunch!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245122-black-templar-chaplain/#findComment-2967463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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