Gawain Veteris Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hello brothers! Sorry it's been a while since I last posted, but I'm sure you know how it is what with exams and all that. The following commission actually began one or two weeks ago but my camera was in repair. So until now (when I finally got it back) I've been making steady progress on the first of an eight model commission for the Templars of Ultramar chapter. These eight models include; A Chapter Master, a Chaplain, a Captain (Stand in Sicarius) and five Honourguard (plus banner). As always I begin work on a commission before I even lift a tool so to speak. It is important I feel to get as much information as possible about what the client wants from his commission and then to produce some concept artwork which they can correct, approve, or just generally give two thumbs up to. So without further ado, I will begin by showing the initial concepts for the project. The chapter symbol is a winged maltese cross. Chapter Master (Initial Concept): http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/024-1.jpg http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/031.jpg Chaplain (Initial Concept): http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/027.jpg http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/033.jpg Captain (Initial Concept): http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/026-2.jpg Chapter Banner (Initial Concept): http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/030.jpg So this is the concept work I produced after receiving my client's brief. The crusader theme heavy in the description, as per the very crusader like chapter banner. In the next post I shall show the earliest photos I have of the first model in this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawain Veteris Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 So these are the earliest images I have of the Chapter Master model. http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/002-1.jpg I tried to imbue a sense of being on the edge of action here, walking forwards with a terrifying slowness (or at least the impression of it). Marine helmets can indeed look scary when the pose is right. The sword is taken from the AOBR captain. The guy who commissioned me was very particular about the chapter master's feet which are inspired by the GW jump chaplain model. Possibly the most particular aspect of the model (and the majority of the future seven models) is the preference for mkIII style armour and knight style helmets. http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/009-3.jpg This image was just for size comparison, to show my 'Cato pattern true-scale'. Not quite as big as the termie sized marines we see from other hobbyists (which are btw gorgeous) but I find this method much more modest and money friendly (all you need is a drill, a paper clip, a craft knife and a little green stuff). The cloak is yet to be added, as is the 'crown' icon on the helmet which makes him look a little more scary. http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/004-2.jpg Also important to the model was this big ornate storm shield emblazoned with the chapter symbol. http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/020-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawain Veteris Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 A bit further along here with the first layer of the cloak on and the first layer of the crown too. http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/012-2.jpg I feel it's important to note that the base I've used is just for sculpting. I try as far as I can to build them so that they can be removed later and added to a nicer base. http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/013-1.jpg http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/014-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Carmine Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 He's looking pretty sweet so far! Looking forward to the rest of your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araziel Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Seconded. Loving the pose on that Captain, can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Very good work so far. Looking forward to watching these progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawain Veteris Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Finally we come to where I'm up to now with the Chapter Master. The second layer of the cloak is firmly on as is the second and final layer of his crown. I've also added the boss of the shield (worry not more detail on the shield will follow, it does look a lil plain atm even with the maltese cross boss). http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/023-1.jpg Where the cloak on the left hand side of the image meets the company champion shoulder pad I'm going to place a shield of some sort. Either the one from the Grey Knight Strike Squad sprue or one of the two from the Black Templars Upgrade Sprue. One final layer needs to be added to the cloak which will smooth out the like which appeared when I added the last layer. http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/021-2.jpg The Templar crown was inspired by the GW Helbrecht model. He wears a similar crown on his face, so I added one to the MKIV helmet (specifically requested) in order to make him seem less plain. To further add 'bling' I intend to use the shield mentioned above and many purity seals and templarsy icons found on the Upgrade Sprue. http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/010-3.jpg I always keep more or less all the pieces of the model separate in order to allow me to come back to areas which need more work, or I change my mind about. The MKIII for example needs its final layer, and in the case of the legs, the first layer and this would be impossible if the shield arm was stuck on. Plus sculpting the head was much easier while it was off. http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/002-2.jpg The full movement of the model can be seen in this photograph. The inexorable advance of an eight foot tall chapter master with a helmet which would stamp 'TEMPLAR' into any chaos marine's face and a shield the size of a tyrannid, not to mention a thumbing great sword twice as long as you! I personally would experience what Little Horus so rightly describes as 'Post human dread' if this guy came anywhere near me! http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/001.jpg Finally the plan for the shield is to add a bit of a border round the bottom and the top. I'll also sculpt a skull or some other icon in between the wing span. The original sketch was of a shield about the size of Lysander's but I'm glad I have the extra space to play with. Plus it's in the shape of a cross, what more could a collector want! More posts will of course follow when I've done some more work on him. He may even be finished very soon. Next in line is the Chaplain which I will begin work on in earnest once I've finished the Chapter Master. Comments welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Tancrede Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Very cool conversion, and you have match the SM and the traditionnal crusading knight looks very well ! Hope to see more soon, especially the chaplain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzimisce169 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Very, very nice. Kudos on the GS skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reckoning Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Very nice GS work so far. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Excellent conversion, brother. Love the Helbrecht-crown and the general GS work on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisada Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Awesome! Im going to attempt to mimic that helmet lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigger-than-Jesus Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 ^_^ He's coming along great, that cloak really makes him stand out a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iago Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Very in depth, dynamic and full of life. It looks great, keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawain Veteris Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Thanks everyone for your kind words. They are very encouraging indeed. So encouraging it seems that I have finished him already! (Give or take a purity seal or two) Without further ado then guys, Chapter master of the Templars of Ultramar: http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/058.jpg http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/057.jpg http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/036.jpg http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/034.jpg http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/Zaevin/Templars%20of%20Ultramar%20Commission/052.jpg Work will begin on the chaplain immediately Sir Tancrede will be happy to know. And I hope I reach Bigger-than-Jesus' approval. Comments welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Carmine Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I can't speak for Sir Tancrede, but I would be happy with that. :) Nice work mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eberious Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Love the helmet, sweet pose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Man, this piece is worthy of an 'Eavy Metal modeller(if this exists...if not, then another modeller-guy who works for GW). The pose is of so much win and awesomeness, the shield is really great and the helmet is ace! Great pose, great sculpting, great model. Can't wait to see it painted, by whomever this comission was placed. Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawain Veteris Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Thanks again everyone for more kind words. Particularly Snorrisnorrison who flatters me haha This commission is for Bigger than Jesus who has posted on this WIP today. I'm sure he would be happy to post a picture of him when he's painted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.selfdestruct Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Dude.... ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 All I can do is echo everyone else's compliments, that is one seriously bad ;) templar. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Great work so far, very characterful. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilToast Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 This is just amazing i wish GW had a modle like this (Or i had any skills in sculpting at all <.<') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawain Veteris Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 EvilToast: I am currently taking commissions if you or anybody else is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilToast Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 EvilToast: I am currently taking commissions if you or anybody else is interested. Would if i had the money <.<' full time high school student dont exactly give me much spending money XD but still very very nice modle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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