Gareth Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 This is a little sneak peek for you guys, it's not going up on Tale of Painters for a couple more days but I couldn't wait to share it. Inspired by the whole Warhammer 40,000 is 25 years old I felt the need to paint an old model. I love old models. Before anyone asks for tutorials, the Axe head tutorial is written and will be on the blog on Friday. Painting U is here: http://taleofpainters.blogspot.com/2012/01...ltramarine.html Painting armour is here: http://taleofpainters.blogspot.com/2011/10...ine-armour.html http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/Gareth_tyranids/Ultramarines/IMG_3197.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/Gareth_tyranids/Ultramarines/IMG_3198.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/Gareth_tyranids/Ultramarines/IMG_3199.jpg How cool is this comparison shot. Old meets new! http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/Gareth_tyranids/Ultramarines/IMG_3200.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Dang it I thought this was gonna be the new space hulk terminator libby. Then I get this old school glory looks great nice to see termi armour that looks like a walking tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomlev40 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Damn, that old model still looks pretty nice. I love the highlights, so good. My favourite Ultramarines have the highlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Beautiful painting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cain Tiberius Kondrad Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 While I don't want to add models of this vintage into my existing force (size differences irritate me)... I love looking at them. Especially ones painted as well as this one. :) Thank you for sharing ;) CTK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyall Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Such a lovely mini. Great job, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 :) Great job on both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 We've come a long way, no? Excellent job on both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Cool models and paintjob :huh:. Am I allowed to say I prefer the old model ?? :rolleyes: Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Cool models and paintjob :tu:. Am I allowed to say I prefer the old model ?? :lol: Cheers I You are, and I think I'm inclined to agree mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyall Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I much prefer the size and poses of the new models, but there's no denying that old models were richer, design-wise. I wouldn't be surprised if that's intentional, to reinforce how far the Imperium has fallen from its glorious times, but the fact is, the old artwork - I'm talking Blanche here - depicted 40K marines and was much more gothic and richer. Nowadays we get standard-plated marines with a few icons and gold livery. Look at Kor'sarro Khan, he wears a fur cloak and all, yet doesn't convey that 'White Scars' savage feel. My vote goes to the older model, too, if 'only' for the richness of the armour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Cheers guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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