OwlandMoonGuy Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Here are some initial pics of an Angel Sanguine, relic contemptor. I'm working on how to magnetize the arms to allow weapon swaps. There's not a lot of material to work with to that effect so I'm experimenting with a few approaches. If anyone has done this before I'd certainly be open to suggestions. I currently have one each of the two assault arms and a conversion beamer (the beamer just seems to especially fit this model). Otherwise, the base is pretty well modeled up and going to be fun to paint. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/OwlandMoonGuy/Angels%20Sanguine/CompWIP-2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/OwlandMoonGuy/Angels%20Sanguine/CompWIP-1.jpg The legs aren't set yet. I'm still playing around with the pose. More soon. Cheers, -OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hey dude, I love Contemptors!!! I can't wait to see how this develops. Concerning magnetizing the weapons (theres a couple of pics in the second half of my DAs in my sig) I've been using 3mmx1mm magnets in the hinge to elbow swivel joint. I've also been considering multiple magnets in the shoulder socket to increase posability for different weapon types, as you'll have distinctly different positions for ccw arms than for other types. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkfish Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 A Contemptor Dread painted by OMG?? I am so subscribed. Can't wait to see what you do with it buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks gents. @Grotsmasha (so is that grot smasha or grots masha? I guess it might depend on how hungry you are): I saw your thread & by Google standards, the best I've found on magnetizing contemptor arms. Can you show a pic of how you mounted the magnet in the assault hand bits? I can see how it works for the dreadknight hand but any detail you can provide on other swaps would be very helpful. Priming the base as I type (well thereabouts) so more soon. Thanks again. Cheers, -OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hey, I couldn'd find the arm that is completely magnetized, so heres a sketch that shows how to switch the Storm Bolter/Plasma/Flamer If you dont have magnets yet, 2mm diametre will be strong enough and make the wrist to hand connection much easier { I had to "shape" the part of the hand that fits into the wrist to get my 3mm to fit. Also remember to magnetize the exterior bits ammo box/power supplies. Cheers, Jono Edit: its grot smasha :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelius Rex Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 The base is really characterful - smooshing the head of an ork? A master-stroke! -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Cool start looking forward to more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hello again: Here's a quick update. Note that none of this is finished. Lots more work on the body, gore, other stuff, the dread itself. Lots of stuff. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/OwlandMoonGuy/Angels%20Sanguine/CompWIP-3.jpg Thanks for looking. Cheers, -OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasman Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Great basing. :blink: If the dread itself is just as good it's gonna be awesome. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/OwlandMoonGuy/Angels%20Sanguine/Comp-WIP-4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/OwlandMoonGuy/Angels%20Sanguine/Comp-WIP-5.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/OwlandMoonGuy/Angels%20Sanguine/Comp-WIP-6.jpg Just a quick update. Cheers, -OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavaman Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Real nice modeling and super paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Love that squished Ork head - reminds me of the game Space Marine and it's execution moves. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Nice - I really like the weathering, particularly on its left leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambodia Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Excellent work so far bro. Love the base too, such a cool idea. A CF player loves to see a squished greenskin. Keep it up & cant wait to see more updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vharing Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Is funny I havent seen your topic yet until today, and yet we are both working on the same thing. I am also working on a relic contemptor that is going to be stepping on an ork. Only difference is I am going to have mine pinning the ork in place on the ground and giving him the middle finger (I love how poseable the contemptor kit is). I was wondering if you pined the legs at all to keep the pose until the glue set or if you just held it in place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Coming along well OMG, he is going to look awesome when done! I love the base andthink I am going to have to steal your Orky kurb stomp idea, really wind up my usual Ork opponent :cuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhoolda Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Great wethering! Two different colours makes for two ditfferent technics and both look great ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 The base is beautiful, the weathering is sublime and is that a death mask I spy on his leg? What's your weathering technique, again it's superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCrute Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've a feeling we're gonna see that ork replicated on a lot of bases from now on. Not least in my own collection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 As usual, OMG, cracking work so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks for the comments all. Always appreciated. (I love how poseable the contemptor kit is). I was wondering if you pined the legs at all to keep the pose until the glue set or if you just held it in place? I couldn't agree more about the versatility of the model. I've been finding that GW models in general are getting less poseable. Nice to see FW raising the bar in the opposite direction. I hope it catches on. And no, I didn't pin the legs. It took some doing & the use of some expletives that I normally avoid in mixed company, but I just held it in place until the glue set. Given the, "step up" position, I had to give it several dry runs to get positioned right. I marked off and set the feet first which gave me the stability to put the other pieces where I wanted them. Still, there's some slop where the ball joints meet the hip. It's masked by the paint so a forgivable bit of slop (at least I'm forgiving myself) regardless. ...is that a death mask I spy on his leg? What's your weathering technique, again it's superb The weathering uses a few basic techniques that are really simple to assemble as I've done here. The "worn" sections are created by wet brushing - for those not familiar it's very similar to dry brushing but the goal isn't to create an even blended effect like dry brushing can achieve. You load the brush with paint and wipe off most of it but not entirely. This will leave an uneven and therefore blotchy edge that gives the same effect as a highlight but also the suggestion that the paint has worn thin in those areas. Like dry brushing, you start with a color that very close to your base and work your way lighter. You use less paint at each layer so it builds up at each step while leaving the underlying layer visible. The more you use it the more you get a feel for how much paint to use at each step. The chips & scratches come from the use of a metallic paint/ink recipe (which I can share if you're really interested) which creates a color that's a shade darker than bolt gun metal grey. The ink again creates a less even coat thus adding the illusion of depth which is enhanced by a stippled application. Finish that with some strokes of mithirl silver to show where the scratch bit down to base metal and it completes the picture. Sorry for the long winded reply but I'll elaborate more on any of this if anyone's interested. +++Edit: And yes, that is a death mask on the leg. An image I really like form the new BA line and perfect for just such an application. Cheers, -OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Great to see you working on the Angels Sanguine again OMG. The Base and legs are looking great looking forward to more updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cain Tiberius Kondrad Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Looking awesome so far OMG. I'm loving the Death Mask detail. I think I'm going to have to borrow the idea. :D CTK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Those are the best painted contemptor legs I've ever seen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlandMoonGuy Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/OwlandMoonGuy/Angels%20Sanguine/Comp-WIP-7.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/OwlandMoonGuy/Angels%20Sanguine/Comp-WIP-8.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/OwlandMoonGuy/Angels%20Sanguine/Comp-WIP-9.jpg Sorry, slow going - too much real life getting in the way. So, just a quick update. Still haven't magnetized the arms yet. Hopefully more soon. -OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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