Wraithwing Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 So, after a very long hiatus, that pesky Dark Vengeance box set has got me back into modelling and painting my favourite Space Marines, the Dark Angels. To start with, I thought I'd share my newly converted Company Master, yet to be named: Only a simple head and weapon swap, as well as filing away the skull on the shoulder pad. I'm toying with the idea of giving him a back banner, but I think he looks quite cool without. What do you think? Cheers, WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yak Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Such a simple conversion leading to a top class miniature! It actually suits the pose more to have a sword than a Crozius IMO. I would leave the back banner off. Not just because I'm a Raptor but because I feel the helmet wings give the model enough height. Adding the back banner may be too much. Also it could be difficult to get the same idea of motion with a back banner. That's just me though and I have been known to throw scorn at anyone with a big "look at me flag" :P Great work though, look forward to seeing him painted Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retributis Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Back banner? I'd say no. Banner carried by Watcher in the Dark? Mmmmaaaaybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Nice model. As for a back banner, I'd say put it on there and see what it looks like. Dark Angels seem to like their back banners so it would definitely fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Nice conversion, I'd actually contemplated using the sword as well. I'd go for the Watcher in the Dark idea. You could always use the minion from the Chaos Termi Lord kit with a little work. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks for the feedback so far folks, really happy with the results of this simple conversion. As I have a real fondness for the old 2nd Edition look of Dark Angels, I tend to favour back banners on all my characters and squad leaders. As such, I've blu-taced a banner onto the back of this guy to see how it looks: (Apologies for the photo quality, poor lighting here.) What do you think? I'd probably add a more impressive banner top from the DA Vets sprue if I went with this option. Cheers, WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retributis Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hmm... it looks like it would interfere with looking left and right easily as the wings would catch on the banner :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaptermasterDemon7 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I personally like the banner on the back pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAChos Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 If I were going with the banner, I'd need to get one with enough movement in it to match that of the cloak. It just looks not quite right to have it hanging straight down when there's so much going on with all of the other fabrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Cirrius Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Personally I think that the banner distracts from the wings and vice versa. I'd leave it off, If you must have it, you could possibly make a cool base with the banner jutting from the ground? Just an idea ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsev Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 thats really cool... :huh: is that a full dark vengeance conversion or did the sword come from somewhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Depends how much bling you like on your marines, I think he looks great without the back banner. Nice conversion either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Ditch the banner, it doesn't have the sense of movement that the cape has. Also, the helmet wings would constantly be smacking into it- I just don't think it could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdfox Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I am so stealing that conversion idea! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 thats really cool... :D is that a full dark vengeance conversion or did the sword come from somewhere else? The sword is from the Ravenwing upgrade sprue. I wanted to use the blade from the DV Company Master, but it's really quite flimsy to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelDelight Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks for the feedback so far folks, really happy with the results of this simple conversion. As I have a real fondness for the old 2nd Edition look of Dark Angels, I tend to favour back banners on all my characters and squad leaders. As such, I've blu-taced a banner onto the back of this guy to see how it looks: (Apologies for the photo quality, poor lighting here.) What do you think? I'd probably add a more impressive banner top from the DA Vets sprue if I went with this option. Cheers, WW What an amazing conversion! i wish i thought of that!! As a fellow fan of 2nd ed banner loving captains i'd say keep the banner. i'm trying to find a suitable banner for my chapter master too. can't wait to see more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Just a quick update. I've been running this thread in the DA forum, and theres more pics there. Almost finished, with sword and base detailing left to do. Head isn't glued in place yet either: Cheers, WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy-xc Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Well, my September Vow is complete. I present the Master of the 5th Battle Company (as yet unamed): I'd like to add some further heraldry to the back banner and shoulder pad at some point, but don't have the required decals, and lack the required freehand skill to do it. As he is, I think he looks OK. I've really enjoyed painting this guy, and it's got me fired up for more Dark Angels! Cheers, WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbringer Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Love it! Especially the green rim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Masariel Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 easy and brilliant mix indeed.. kudos! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Fantastic! What colours did you use to get that effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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