Dark Apostle Thirst Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I just realized this chapter's name slightly reminds me of the Emperor's Children :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh0sen Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks guys :D @Stolid Fox: The knife hands are just weapon swaps. The one on the right is from the first squad completed (and shows all the changes in paints/inks over time, something I still need to go back and fix)The arms are normal straight arms from the Assault Marines or old Space Wolves sprue with the weapon cut off and a replacement combat knife attached. The pommels are made of anything round kicking about in my bits boxes. Chainsword parts, old banner poles... http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120220-DSC_0550e.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120220-DSC_0552.jpg The blades are Imperial Guard. They're a little smaller than the Space Marine combat knifes, and a little more Tanto shaped. The Buddhas are exactly that, cheap knick knacks. I had a go at painting one up and damaging it a little too look more like stone. Im not 100% happy with it yet but it was more of an experiment than anything. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120220-DSC_0557e.jpg He "just" fits on a 60mm base, but may still be too large. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120220-DSC_0555.jpg Thoughts? Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam-AoD Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 He looks fine on a 60mm to me, Stonework is good too. Have you thought about a painting it to look like jade or marble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephrael Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 These are some excellently converted and painted marines. I think that the rune priest looks much better after the repose as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Of Malfeasance X Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I like the way that you have truescaled them. It makes them look lean and rangy--more like tough, professional soldiers than thuggish meat heads. It also makes their heads look smaller, which is very important in a game where everyone has a bobble-head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Neat work on the stone buddhas. Mind sharing how you managed it? I've kicked around the idea of making a 'granite' colored SM force several times, but never could think of a good way to manage the false texture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh0sen Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 I decided on a granite look because I reckon it suits the theme and fluff of the army. Also I wanted the colours to blend with the terrain already build around these guys as well, which is mostly greys, whites and browns of a rocky forest in winter. I don't think I have the patience yet for painting marble either :S The method was kind of a happy accident and didn't take that long to achieve. I prime all my models using the white on black method, black primer with white lightly dusted from above. Once the white is on you get this; http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120221-DSC_0570.jpg After doing this to the Buddha I was fairly close to the look I wanted already, something like this; http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/Stone20Buddha20prayinge.jpg I painted the whole thing with a very watered down mix of Battlegrey and Badab Black and then hit it again with a white dusting. A couple more watered down washes of Badab Black and another dusting gets it where it is now (sitting beside a primed only piece for comprehension) http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120221-DSC_0572.jpg It's not *quite* there yet so I still have some more playing around to do. Thanks Malfeasance, tough and pro was what I was going for. I want these guys to look like they've been thru the alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh0sen Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Messed about with a bolter trying to achieve an appropriate sidearm for my Rune Priest. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120221-DSC_0562.jpg I like the idea of a little versatility so I build this to represent a fancy Bolter/Storm Bolter. And also a few wip bases. I like to have them done before hand, so they are ready and waiting for finished marines. The larger ones will be for Fenrisian Wolves as they are completed. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120221-DSC_0559.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhoolda Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 That bolter looks great! I like how the clip is at an angel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Ahhh crud, I was afraid you were using that sort of trick to make the stone color <_<. I like the end result, as I already said, but it seems like something that would be a bit too tricky to work into painting actual marines with. I.e., unless the whole model is that color, you have to be super extra careful about painting on secondary colors, since you'd have a hard time touching up an effect using spray cans with a paint brush.... Hmm but still, might be worth playing around with. Thanks. Cool vertical Storm Bolter you made there, too. Doing those barrels must've been a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoll Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kromlech-Cyber-Sam...6#ht_500wt_1180 have you thought of using those? Sadly I dont know anyone who makes katanas in the 28 mm scale, but the heads would be a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Those budhas remind me of that GUO from forgeworld, here i though Forgeworld had created something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh0sen Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks for the link skoll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh0sen Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Ive been making slowww progress on my three remaining Grey Hunters. At this rate they should be ready by April ^_^ http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120311-IMG_1294.jpg Part of the reason for my lack of painting is that I've received my chapter's first piece of armour, a Razorback/Rhino. Please excuse the excessive amount of blue tac, I'm still working thru different accessories mock up. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120310-DSC_0576.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120310-DSC_0577.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120310-DSC_0579.jpg And in Rhino mode, http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120310-DSC_0580.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120310-DSC_0582.jpg One of the things I'm most happy with are the improvements to the interior bulkhead wall. I removed all but one of the screens and added a seat. I think it cleans up the interior and makes it a little more practical looking. What are all those extra screens for anyways? http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120310-IMG_1262.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120311-IMG_1293.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120310-IMG_1263.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh0sen Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Razorback/rhino primed and ready for painting. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120319-DSC_0611.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120319-DSC_0612.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120319-DSC_0615.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120319-DSC_0618.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120319-DSC_0621.jpg Not 100% sure on how I'll do all the doors yet, but I want to try a little free hand on the roof hatches. I'm still not feeling my Rune Priest, just cant get motivated to work on him. So tonight I threw some blutac and bits at him to try and get something happening. This is what I've got so far. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120319-DSC_0597.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120319-DSC_0601.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120319-DSC_0596.jpg What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseDaMoose Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Very cool pose, but if you want nit-picky-ness, I think his left foot should be pointing down a little more like he's in the process of stepping down, also he's kinda in an awkward half-sideways walking pose, so maybe you could twist the torso a bit? If that's too much work though nevermind cuz it does look good, if not 100% natural. As for the beads, I don't understand what they're supposed to be. They're too big for a necklace, but they're too small to be like skulls or something so que pasa? For the rest though, awesome stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Can't believe ive missed this thread, awesome marines man. Very cool poses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behir Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Really nice scheme and execution. I do dig Your conversions. Especially the Rune Priest. C'mon, a power tetsubo? Can a SM get any cooler than that :cuss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh0sen Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 The beads are ment to be a Buddhist prayer bead necklace, a la; http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/Sohei_01.jpg but oversized to be more like the necklaces found in comics and video games, a la the blademasters in Warcaft 2, etc. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/IMG_1352.jpg The beads on the Rune Priest right atm are more of a place holder with I make up something better from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHunters Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Love the Jump seat on the Rhino, great idea and as for the prayer beads, love the idea, bit OTT, but reckon will not be as obvious after paint! FTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoll Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 i think the beads look cool, and the pose is fine, but im somehow not feeling that specific head to be very HQ;y ?(that a word now?) also you're welcome for the link. Anything to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh0sen Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 More progress on the Rune Priest. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120321-DSC_0634.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120321-DSC_0633.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120321-DSC_0630.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120321-DSC_0627.jpg Changed around his equipment placement again. Will probably move the Stormbolter back to below his backpack, or remove it altogether, or add a large, count as anything holster instead. Cant make my mind up :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Tbh, I think the bolter looks good on his left hip. And also, he looks frikkin awesome! - Nat =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Awesome work going on in this thread. As for the Buddhas, if nothing else, they will make great scenary. I would love to see them with some moss growing on them and a bit more weathering like the right image you referenced below. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/Stone20Buddha20prayinge.jpg That white over black spray technique is working so well, I swear the auto cannon looks as though it's super imposed. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/ulik0/20120221-DSC_0570.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh0sen Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 I hadn't thought of adding moss. Maybe I'll give that a go and see how it looks. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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