Martok Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Martok here, I have a new army in the works for 6th edition Warhammer 40k the Minotaurs as they are represented in Imperial Armour 9 by Forge World. Each Tactical Squad Sergeant will be armed only with a Combi Weapon as the Tactical Squads will be performing a support fire role in my list. As the Minotaurs are meant to be fully stocked with Mk8 Space Marine Armour I have added plasticard collars to make some cheap Mk8 armour out of other armour marks. However, my first Sergeant uses a Sanguinary Guard torso with a Mk8 style collar. Here is the first Sergeant: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/WIP/Minotaurs%20WIP/Sgt_1_Front_zps66d341a5.jpg I wanted a heavy look to the armour so I added some plasticard shielding coming off of the pauldrons. I also wanted to have him not only have a WYSIWYG Combi Weapon but also look capable in a fight; the two combat blades have achieved that with the combi wrist mounted to free up the hands. The blade handles still need to be sculpted as does all of the Green Stuff work left to do. Obviously there are a number of resin parts used that I have picked up mainly from Anvil Industry but also some Brass Etch Aquillas from Forge World The Helmet on the base will be painted in the Lamenters colours to indicate the famous Badab War battles fought between them and the Minotaurs. If you want to see more feel free to visit the blog I contribute to here http://bloody-dice.blogspot.co.uk/ - Martok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 The Astral Claw in me wants to rip his head off. The modeller in me says this is a badass model, and I'm looking forward to seeing some paint on him. Not sure which voice is louder right now... :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddlebox Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 He looks like a force to be reckoned with! I love the extra bulk on the shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 one word: EPIC very cool man, look forward to seeing his squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat33.1 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Good start - but that mould line on the chin is horrible :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thanks guys! He won't be getting any paint until I get a replacement for my airbrush.. painting without it feels wrong now.. Next up will be his squad which will all be stalking with combat blades drawn for CQB. @PJ1933 - Thanks mate, where on the chin is a mold line? If you mean the front of his face that's just the peak of the helmet. Maybe this angle is better for that: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/B...zps0a38265f.jpg - Martok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelDelight Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Martok here, I have a new army in the works for 6th edition Warhammer 40k the Minotaurs as they are represented in Imperial Armour 9 by Forge World. Each Tactical Squad Sergeant will be armed only with a Combi Weapon as the Tactical Squads will be performing a support fire role in my list. As the Minotaurs are meant to be fully stocked with Mk8 Space Marine Armour I have added plasticard collars to make some cheap Mk8 armour out of other armour marks. However, my first Sergeant uses a Sanguinary Guard torso with a Mk8 style collar. Here is the first Sergeant: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/Minotaurs%20WIP/Sgt_1_Front_zps66d341a5.jpg I wanted a heavy look to the armour so I added some plasticard shielding coming off of the pauldrons. I also wanted to have him not only have a WYSIWYG Combi Weapon but also look capable in a fight; the two combat blades have achieved that with the combi wrist mounted to free up the hands. The blade handles still need to be sculpted as does all of the Green Stuff work left to do. Obviously there are a number of resin parts used that I have picked up mainly from Anvil Industry but also some Brass Etch Aquillas from Forge World The Helmet on the base will be painted in the Lamenters colours to indicate the famous Badab War battles fought between them and the Minotaurs. If you want to see more feel free to visit the blog I contribute to here http://bloody-dice.blogspot.co.uk/ - Martok Great conversion, where is the helmet plume from? the forge world chaplain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 It's from Anvil Industries. That company has some pretty cool stuff, and it seems to be well made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amulius Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Great looking model, I'm really liking the use of the anvil industries bits, can we get a closeup of that shoulder pad? Looking forward to further progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Great looking model, I'm really liking the use of the anvil industries bits, can we get a closeup of that shoulder pad? Looking forward to further progress! I am not sure if these are better but I do not have any closeups of the shoulder pad so this is the best effort: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/Sgt_1_Right_Pad_zps529453f9.jpg http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/Sgt_1_Left_Pad_zpsff6e2142.jpg And as said above most of the extras are Anvil Insustry (plumes, cloaks, tabard thing...) but the Shoulder Pad is from Puppets War. The quality of the Anvil casts is very very good. - Martok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelDelight Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 It's from Anvil Industries. That company has some pretty cool stuff, and it seems to be well made. Cheers for that, might be worth a gander for some nice bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Currently I am working on this guys squad so here is Pelagius: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/PELAGIUS_Sqd_1_left_zpsb58f389b.jpg http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/PELAGIUS_Sqd_1_Front_zpsd203a331.jpg Obviously, tons of Green Stuff work to go but what do you think? Does he fit with the Sergeant? - Martok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Anvilus Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Looking good! must say I'm pleased to see another Minotaurs player here, hope to see alot of updates. I've been sceptical about the Anvil sculpts, but now i see them here, I'll be ordering some for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EgoDraconumNigrorum Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Another fellow Cursed Founding player enters the fold <_< Nice blend of parts, the Captain is looking suitable striking. As a suggestion you could add a Spartan type shield to his backpack, I think that would make him standout even more! - EgoDraconumNigrorum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Another fellow Cursed Founding player enters the fold :woot: Nice blend of parts, the Captain is looking suitable striking. As a suggestion you could add a Spartan type shield to his backpack, I think that would make him standout even more! - EgoDraconumNigrorum Thanks Mate! He is actually a Sergeant so I shall be doing something special for the Commander and I have a stock pile of rounded shields which will make the combat guys stand out I think. Looking good! must say I'm pleased to see another Minotaurs player here, hope to see alot of updates. I've been sceptical about the Anvil sculpts, but now i see them here, I'll be ordering some for sure!! Hey do you have a link to your Minotaurs would love to see some more inspiration to stea... borrow from :) Anvil is really good in my opinion. I am not sold on some of their sculpts but the cast quality of their accessories is very good. More progress: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/Minotaurs%20WIP/Troopers_Sqd1_zpse51ad51a.jpg - Martok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 More Minotaur progress with the first combat squad chopped up and ready for Green Stuffing: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/Minotaurs%20WIP/Squad_1_Combat_command_zps02963b9d.jpg And here is a closer look at the melta guy: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/Minotaurs%20WIP/Melta_Sqd_1_Side_zps7056473b.jpg Thanks for looking! - Martok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Anvilus Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I haven't done alot yet, still need to strip my old army, going through it squad by squad. Did a testmodel, you can see it here on my blog ( need to update it with my scout squad and wip of my Land Raider Crusader/redeemer ) HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 The Astral Claw in me wants to rip his head off. And heron's claw makes me think he's compensating! awesome model man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Wow, some inspiring stuff. That first sergeant screams sheer machismo and badassery. Looking forward to more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 I haven't done alot yet, still need to strip my old army, going through it squad by squad. Did a testmodel, you can see it here on my blog ( need to update it with my scout squad and wip of my Land Raider Crusader/redeemer ) HERE Cool man I shall keep an eye out for your guys progressing! This guy will be the second Tactical Squad Sergeant. I decided on a more typical look for the combi weapon this time. Again most of the parts are from Anvil Industry: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/Minotaurs%20WIP/Sgt_3_Front_zpsf904a083.jpg So I haven't even finished the first squad and I am already building the other sergeants.... As soon as my Green Stuff and Airbrush come through the post these guys should really start to make some progress. - Martok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 So another update for you all! So with this army I am trying to theme each unit.. so the first Sergeant with Combi Melta leads the vanguard unit while the second squad are putting down support fire. This squad and the final squad are supposed to be at ease as it were. So here is the first "at ease" Sergeant: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/Minotaurs%20WIP/Sgt_2_Front_zps15ece16e.jpg And if you want to see a bit more I have some pics on the Blog in contribute to http://bloody-dice.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/...t-3-151012.html - Martok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 In line with the previous Sergeant this guy will be holding the back line and shall be providing tactical support to the vanguard units so I modeled him with Auspex out. http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/Minotaurs%20WIP/Sgt_4_Front_zpsd495dc55.jpg Now my Green Stuff has arrived I have managed to finish the modelling work on the first combat squad and they are ready for paint. Although the 20 Word Bearers and 40 odd Necron Warriors/Immortals on my Paint table may have to come first! And as usual there are more pics on my blog bloody-dice.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 And, of course the Lamenter in me want's to rip his head as well screaming "for the Tyrant!", but the Carcharadon Astra in me wants to charge into battle with you! You do good work man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martok Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 And, of course the Lamenter in me want's to rip his head as well screaming "for the Tyrant!", but the Carcharadon Astra in me wants to charge into battle with you! You do good work man! There might be a few corpses littering the bases of this army... I am sorry :) So these guys have taken some time to finally get paint onto them. I do have some better pictures on my actual camera but for now some sneak peeks. Here is the Squad Sergeant with his Armour finished: http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/Bloody-Dice/Minotaurs%20WIP/IMG_2114_zps06f7e38d.jpg Let me know what you think as I can still adjust the tone at this point. - Martok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Anvilus Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 perfect color I think! what are you using and how are you planning on getting the same tone on vehicles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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