RolandTHTG Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Maybe shaving the rivets off the skull mask will give it a more loyalist look? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3351989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Maybe shaving the rivets off the skull mask will give it a more loyalist look? I agree, smoothing the skull out will give it a more loyalist vibe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 the open fist needs an astral claw in it. A malevolent, surely. or part of one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Any plans on adding little reliquary detail on the melee arm like on the front panels/assault cannon arm? The city of death bits on Valerius are interesting, but I feel like they need stabilization somehow, like plasticard clamping on the top of the dreadnought chassis. What are you planning to do on the leg greaves? I am actually going to disagree with the other posters about filing off the studs on the skull helmet. I think instead sculpting teeth or a rebreather, potentially making the skull more realistic is the way to go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Thanks for the replies folks, I agree the power fist arm needs a little more detail. I don't really see the point in shaving the studs off the faceplate though, I like how they give the mask a more ancient feel, they could also possibly be explained away as rank markers like the studs Sgts/Vet Sgts wear in their foreheads. As for the greaves the left one currently has two skulls added in the style of the Chapter badge not too sure what to add to the right side. I do agree that the mask needs more. It will have cabling added similar to my WE Dread but in a more streamlined way, I tried altering one of the skull masks to start with but didn't like the result http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/4D7D57ED-207B-4F62-B2F2-F18629DD6544-8345-00000A1C48ABF3EA.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/C1333F98-C29B-4871-9271-615C044FDB91-8345-00000A1C4FB65866.jpg Oh and I should add that there will be dead astartes littering the bases of some models and possibly trophies of worthy foes and they 'may' be of a silver hue or more likely a very weathered yellow colour.... ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 As for the greaves the left one currently has two skulls added in the style of the Chapter badge not too sure what to add to the right side. why not a stained glass fixture with a cut to fit face/skull mask as a sort of reliquary to the ancient interred within the dreadnought? The face/skull mask could be painted in either a gilded metal or a marble like color to set it apart from the stained glass back splash? Can I ask why you opted for the armored looking chest piece on the dread over the old statuary look? Your bit choice is already playing up the relic-ness of a dreadnought chassis, just trying to understand the choice you made with that decision. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Yellow Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Oh and I should add that there will be dead astartes littering the bases of some models and possibly trophies of worthy foes and they 'may' be of a silver hue or more likely a very weathered yellow colour.... Yellow you say.....? What kits did you use to make up the parts for those sternguard? I'm guessing they must be from Dark Angels since I haven't seen their kits yet but is there any other in there? Cheers LM Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Chaplain, It was the first bit I took from the sprue, I do have the other options so will definitely revisit that. I'm not sure where you're going with the stained glass though? Lamenter, it's the other yellow guys don't worry. They wear black swim suits you might know them. ;) as for the Vets they're made from a mix of bits from the Ravenwing Command squad heads an backpacks, there's Grey Knights legs and berserker legs in there as well. Loadsa bits lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Yellow Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/07005C81-AA81-44C9-AECE-47FA05A553CA-2145-000001CB48658A79.jpg What about this guys legs? I can't find them on the bits sites at all. Cheers LM ## Just found them, space vikings box set ## Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Ah yeah sorry, I forgot about his they're from the wolves box. I have a few of them dotted about the Tac squad as well. Worked on the dread a little more. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/0D83B144-7295-4B6C-9C39-4EBD42848020-9029-00000B1E3D696990.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/AAE7937F-28F3-41CD-BE44-57C6AA627963-9029-00000B1E371B4912.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungWolf7 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I would suggest lining up the head with the line of fire from the assault cannon. That would suggest to the viewer that he is concentrating on his target. Right now it looks like he's in CSM "Fire Frenzy" mode to me. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 wow Bio that's sick! yep leave the rivets, maybe(just maybe) drill the rest of barrels on the assault cannon. oh and don't forget some loyalist corpses, you know, collateral damage and all that! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Keep the pose. add some silver at his feet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Thanks guys, I'm liking the way Valerius is going. I also knocked a few members of Tactical squad 1 together for your perusal. I shamelessly stole the idea for the Heavy Bolter from the Heretic 1000Heathens. ;) http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/AF8E4159-75DC-4D7A-A1D9-91828501BDAA-9313-00000B3B8F9ACCE1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3352531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 I've found a kit I hate more than the Drop pod for building. :( quick look at some Fast Attack. :) http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/E2D378E0-0931-4039-A908-8108D8850F74-247-000000488406EA59.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/D0B1F7B9-070E-44BE-B025-47C87A7943E1-247-000000488C297C7A.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/AD21B5BF-A247-4C21-A556-169ED2182651-247-00000048940DF730.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3360457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Love the base. amen on the build. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3360501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I shamelessly stole the idea for the Heavy Bolter from the Heretic 1000Heathens. Who's the thief NOW?!? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3360674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Meh, I only borrowed the idea :D plus my Phantoms just have to say the Malevolants stole their idea. Or even better, stole their heavy bolter! haha Seems legit ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3360742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Are you ever going to start painting thease Brother? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3477290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 I honestly am brother. Real life had me beat for a few months there and now I have time I'm working on my Chaos at the moment. I've decided to switch Codex with these guys though and run them as vanilla marines. Ill hopefully have an update soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3477311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Im just eager to see some paint on thease great conversions! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3477332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks for the support. Like I say I have a couple of other projects I'm working on at the moment but these guys will see some love before the end of the year hopefully. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252444-star-phantoms-valerius-the-elder/page/7/#findComment-3477505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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