StraightSilver Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hi guys, I was pretty sure I had started a plog for this army here but can't seem to find it, so I thought I would start this up in the hope that it will motivate me to get some painting done. Way back in january 2009 I started a 1500pt Ultramarines army, which was part of a "Tale of four gamers" style challenge amongst my gaming group. Unfortunayely at the end of the 12 months the army didn't get finished as planned, and several new armies were started in the interim. However as one of those armies is close to competion I have returned to my Ultras, and discovered that in my huge bits boxes i have enough marines to complete an entire company. As the army originally was painted as 2nd Company I thought it best to stick to that. So here are some pics of the original army from a few years back, and hopefully over the coming months I should have progress of the rest of the Company, unless something shiny grabs my attention before then. A lot of these models are still unfinished, a fair few need bases doing, or weapons / webbing etc finished. Anyway here's where I'm at so far (I know it's nowhere near a full company yet, but I have a lot of time to paint right now so here's hoping). HQ http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/DSC00402.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/NewImage5.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Picture010-4.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Picture032.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Picture035.jpg This guy will unfortunately be replaced with Cato Sicarius, although I can still use him as my second HQ if I need to. With his Relic Blade and Artificer Armour though he has been a game winner for me on lots of occasions. I have lots more pics to show but don't want to spam everyone and also am mindful of the pic limit, but cheers for looking so far. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Very nice! The blue and gold are beautifully highlighted. Also the red on the left shoulder pad. I don't know codex-insignia, is that standard for captains? Is that a combi-melta? One thing I did notice that you could perhaps add: the lens of the bionic eye/targeter-thingy...how about painting it up green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Xenos-cursed double post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSilver Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Cheers Kierdale, yes it is a combi-melta, for some reason though the perspective on the photo makes it look overly sized and a bit weird. I had forgotten I hadn't painted his bionic eye, but yes that will be green, might do that tonight. And yes, I believe the skull in the Ultra symbol on a red background is for Captains, although I guess it differs between companies? I have some more pics to show, again these are quite old now, but still need finishing off. Troops http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/scouts005.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/DSC00405.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/DeathCompany052.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/DeathCompany053.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/Picture006-1.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/Picture005.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/Picture005-3.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/Picture013-4.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/Picture012-4.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/Picture015-1.jpg Again, I have a fair bit of finishing off on these, but the plan is to get 6 tactical squads done to gaming standard and then go back and finish them off. I'm half way there with 3 10 man squads painted, so just 3 more to go. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Some really talented painting here. Great Ultramarines, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjutant 23-46 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yea, looks really good! Did you airbrush the rhino? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 :D Always love seeing nicely done Ultra's and you sir have accomplished that :( Rhino is awesomesauce!! cheers, mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSilver Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Cheers guys, I must admit I have enjoyed painting them, marines are quite forgiving. Looking back on them though they were a bit rushed, some of the highlighting could have been tidier, but these are primarily a gaming army so I'm not too fussed. The Rhino was actually drybrushed using a GW Tank Brush (which they sadly no longer produce - the round one not the flat one), but any large round headed brush would do the trick. It was then edge highlighted. Few more pics. Fast Attack http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/Ultramarines%20Elites/Ultramarines%20Fast%20Attack/DSC00434.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/Ultramarines%20Elites/Ultramarines%20Fast%20Attack/DSC00426.jpg http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/Ultramarines%20HQ/Ultramarines%20Troops/Ultramarines%20Elites/Ultramarines%20Fast%20Attack/DSC00423.jpg Again still not finished, but I plan on going back and finishing them off once the tactical Squads are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Looking very nice, very smooth Blue you have there. I'm running a project along a similar line and know how difficult it can be to get the next squad started, never mind done :huh: So good luck and persevere -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Magnificent :huh: Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etzchayim Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Amazing work! Suuper! I love this work, because i'm working on process Ultra 2nd Company, too. Your work ia very inspiring and blue color is really smooth. I feel little envious! If you had interest, plz see my work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSilver Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 I haven't been able to post about my other project on here as they aren't in power armour, but they are from Macragge, andthey made the GW homepage yesterday so if anybody wants to check out my Ultramar Defence Force they are here: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/wnt/blog.jsp?pid=2800044 I should also have some more pics of my Ultras soon as I have been working on them too, albeit a bit slowly. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'm looking forward to seeing an update ;) Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew J Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I love your conversions in that topic. Also your painting is great, very smooth and tidy. I cant wait to see what you post up next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mike Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 It always amazes me when people make smurfs look good. They've been done so often, after all. Yet these catch the eye very well. Perhaps as a result of this catchiness they look very factory fresh. There's no war in them. Not a criticism, just a comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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