captain sox Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi folks and welcome to my WIP. In this challenge, I plan to make a 10 man Devastator Squad, armed with 4 Plasma Cannons, and the Sergeant armed with a Plasma Pistol. Challenge updated, see posts below These boys will be from my Redeemers Chapter, created using the Codex:DA. Their colours will look like dis: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/spacemarine.jpg I'm starting from scratch, so I will need these: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180667.jpg which looks like this! (we all love full sprues don't we?): http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180668.jpg I'll need one more Dev Box which I'll get later this week. For now, it's time to start building! stay tuned Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I prefer the black feet and silver top to the pack in your DA topic :P Moccona has moar Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. s Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3066587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thanks Stobz! I simplified the scheme just a bit, but I think it'll still look good. :woot:. I'm looking forward to my AoV decals to arrive! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3066627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 After a solid night of cutting, trimming and blue-tacking, here's where I am. I have a few robed Marines which will make for good sergeants in my army. Here's the pics: Group shot: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180677.jpg Bolter Marines http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180678.jpg Sergeant with Plasma Pistol http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180679.jpg Plasma Cannon Marines, without the Cannons. http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180680.jpg I used Blue Tac for the arms and heads. Makes priming easier. Things will slow down a bit, as I trim the weapons, drill out the barrels and prime. I plan to paint in the respective groups, Bolter, Sergeant then Plasma Cannons. More to come soon! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3066989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 In the last few days, my pledge to the Challenge has changed. I'm now working towards a half battle company. The miniatures above have been re-assigned to different squads. They are still unpainted except for the 5 below. This has now become the first of 3 tactical squads: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180683.jpg I added a banner and Melta Bombs to the Sergeant I started painting the first 5 minis, Sergeant and 4 Bolter Marines. The one model without a torso will be the Missile Launcher Marine. Here's a picture of what's waiting to be done: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180686.jpg Front row: Dev Squad Second and third rows: beginnings of the other Tac Squads Back row: Assault Sergeant. As you may have noticed, I'm particular in how I build my units. Dev Squads will have the tubed torso, Tac Squads will have winged skull/skull and bones torso, Assault Squds will have Eagle torso and Skull backpack. It's the OCD in me. Stay tuned. PS - Blue tack is the best stuff in the world. It's so helpful if you decide to change your mind mid build! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3073624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tyler Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I'm moving this topic to the DA forum by request of the OP. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3074843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kovash Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Sweet dude, I love me some Devastator Marines. Good luck with your vow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3074846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 I prefer the black feet and silver top to the pack in your DA topic :DMoccona has moar Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. s You will be pleasantly surprised in my next update later today..... :jaw: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3075285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Areyoucrazee Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Looking good brother, the squad sergeants in robes are really a nice touch (I just decided to do the same thing). Looking forward to seeing a few painted :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3076441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Here's the first half of the first Tactical Squad: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180687.jpg http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180688.jpg Then the entire unit, half painted half primed. http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180690.jpg They're a little sloppy right now, I'll touch them up when the whole unit is painted. I'm doing something new, painting in sections, so it's a slow go for now. But I've been building stuff tooo....... ;) Enjoy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3077826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucAvieux Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 That looks like a promising colour scheme. Do I spot correctly that the robes will be the same grey as the torsos? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3078045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Very drab. Very 1st legion-y. Great job! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3078050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 That looks like a promising colour scheme. Do I spot correctly that the robes will be the same grey as the torsos? To start, but will highlight them slightly lighter.... Kind of like getting a paint and a fabric to match. Will be off just a bit Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3078110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 June 8/2012 update: First tactical squad 85% complete. Still need to touch them up, do the base and decal. Should look good when done. Taken with flash to show the Grey of the armour (and how much work is still to be done!) ;) http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180700.jpg Without flash to show how dark they are. http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1180702.jpg Should be 100% by the end of the weekend, then I can do the Dev Squad! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3081250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 looking good bro. I am really digging the grey robe look well done! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3081257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Here's the updates for my vow: 2nd Tactical Squad, 3rd Company: Sergeant http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1190710.jpg Squad Shot: Left side: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1190713.jpg Squad Shot: Right Side: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1190720.jpg Tri-Plasma goodness: http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/ConductorSam/P1190723.jpg While not quite 100% done, it's time to move on to the next squad. Still have lots of work to do before August 15th!! Here's what's left: 2 more Tri-Plasma Tac Squds, 1 Plasma toting Assault Squad 1 Quad Plas Cannon Dev Squad Stay tuned! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3085062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Great looking squad 'Sox, having a black banner is a nice touch too. s Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3085069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Thanks Stobz! I'm not the best at taking pictures. Any advice? The models are darker than the pictures would indicate, the flash really lightens up the grey (and shows what glossy bits need to be matted down!). I got a couple of Assault Squad boxes today and will start putting them together. I may add to the vow, to give myself a chance to change things up... maybe more robes! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3085184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 You need to get a second light source, and take the pics from just above the models head height looking down. That probably means you also need to get a bit of paper for the background. The setting affects the cameras' light balancing etc. While I'm no expert I've gotten better throughout my log through trial and error more than training. If the second light makes it too stark, get an old large (A4) photo frame with glass still in and insert a piece of paper to use as a diffusion 'box' between the lamp and models. More robes FTW!! s Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252748-soxs-e-tenebrae-lux-challenge-wip/#findComment-3085192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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