havlar Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Hello,below are my minis, usually Imperial Fists spinoff.AoBR Commander: First tactical: Second tactical: AoBR terminators: Rhino: Land speeder: Edited November 25, 2019 by havlar Thousand Eyes and Domhnall 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Third tactical: Dreadnought: Edited November 5, 2019 by havlar Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-3262436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattCrawford Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Not bad, brother! Yellow is a notoriously hard colour to get right, and it's nice to see that you've found an effective method for getting it even and thin. If you were looking to continue improving these models, I'd say you should add a little more to your shading and do some edge highlights. In the former case, take a weaker wash than what you're currently using (diluted Ogryn Flesh or regular Gryphonne Sepia, not sure what the new equivalents are), and pull it out of the deepest recesses just a bit onto the armour. This should give a nice transition. The original shading is also a bit rough, so you might consider a second round right in the recesses just to even them out. In the latter case, just start mixing up from pure yellow towards a cream colour. Thin your paints out as you work your way up, and don't be afraid to dab your brush on a napkin 5-6 times if it's really wet. The trick is to build it up and get thinner along the edges that catch light. One last trick is to glaze the original yellow over the finished product to tie all the highlights together. Keep up the good work, these are some really solid marines with lots of potential! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-3263333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Lightstar Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hi Havlar, Well done, you're getting some nice depth to the yellow, which as MattCrawford pointed out is tricky, to reinforce what he's said: -Try a wet pallette there are tutorials on here about making one, they're cheap as you like and will drastically change your results. -Consider how you're going to base them, the textured GW paints may well suit you, or again look at some tutorials, but coherent basing will improve the look of your force by a massive amount when they're all together. -And again some restrained edge highlights could really transform these guys, cream-tones (specifically bone) work well on yellow as they give it a less washed out look. Rik Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-3264014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Content updated :) Changes: * all units have been based * dreadnought added Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-3324266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpediem Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Ow, that's really bright. Other than that all I can really add is that the shoulder plates on the terminators look a bit flat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-3324276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) I got this BA commander as a bonus when winning some bits auction.He felt kinda lonely, so I browsed for some spare bits, and made these dudes as his company The chainsword dude's torso was melted with plastic glue, so I modelled it as armour damage.Legs for these dudes are not normal legs, but "transplants" from aobr/maccrage models too damaged for any other use.Time for yellow bikers now. Edited November 5, 2019 by havlar Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-3333870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Some time passed, and I finally finished the bikes. Bikes: Edited November 5, 2019 by havlar Doghouse 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-3623455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Some time has passed, and I have managed to paint the squad of Chosen from Dark Vengeance. http://i.imgur.com/u0t3gRF.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/neVylyk.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-4036126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thousand Eyes Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I look the nice, bright and pretty much old school look to these guys. If I could recommend anything I would say adding some decals or details to the shoulder pads. Same with the bikes and dread. Looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-4036236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 A lot has changed, but everything is still the same ;) Fourth tactical: Interrogator Stobz and Doghouse 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-5420796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 All the minis are really well painted, nice job! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-5420869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 Fifth tactical, and now it's time to start working on the techmarine. Doghouse 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-5434006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Looking good, really like the color scheme of them! Doghouse 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-5434071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Techmarine: jeremy1391 and Doghouse 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-5443428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 Hello! I finally got an opportunity to use old 3-part terminator torso and a pair of lightning claws - so here come new photos! As a curiosity, some of the paints used for this mini were craft ones (Americana - red, blues, black and white). Soon I should finish my sixth tactical squad (and that will mean I will run out of monopose marines from BoM/AoBR!). Sergeant Centurion and Doghouse 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-5611690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 As promised - sixth tactical squad (and this means all AoBR marines have been used). As a curiosity - the metal marine with beaky helmet is one of my first models.(btw. this squad has the same colour as the terminator above, we can see how much photo settings etc. influence the effect, haha) Now it's time for assault squad on foot. Sergeant Centurion, Doghouse, Domhnall and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-5615391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 As promised, assault squad on foot. I need to learn how to take good photos of miniatures, as the colours of this squad and (sixth) tactical are almost the same ... while the photos show them to be quite different. After finishing some more squads (and fixed some of the older minis) I'll get a group shot - maybe that one will look better (or at least more consistent :) ). Now it's time for two command squads. phandaal, Doghouse, Sergeant Centurion and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-5655399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 As promised - 2x command squad - 4 melta guns, 3 plasma guns, 2 flamers and a leader. Finally managed to utilize all unused bits (2 meltas and 1 plasma are metal). I'm especially happy with the "sergeant" here, who has a primaris boltgun. The models originally took place in Sons of Dorn Expansion VII paining event - here they are after a bit of "refining" - nth wash etc. Next in queue is a vanguard veteran squad made out of remaining close combat bits I have - some chainswords, some power fists, some power swords. Doghouse, Dosjetka, Interrogator Stobz and 7 others 10 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-5795084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 It would be a bit sad not to have an update this year, so I have finally finished the promised vanguard veteran squad. Basically grabbed all the random bits I had lying around, ordered some veteran torsos ... and that's it! Also I have bought a tactical and devastator boxes, so some new work should start soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! Firedrake Cordova, Interrogator Stobz, Scribe and 3 others 4 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-6009978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Despite being a seasoned Long Fang that prowls the halls of these hallowed forums I fear my keen senses are not as sharp as they once were and will freely admit this is the first time I have seen this project, first of all I would like to say well done. Not only for your dedication to the army but the clear progress that can be seen from image to image and update to update. The washes you have used have worked really well and I really am loving the Vanguard. especially the little details like the text on the combat shield and the power weapons glowing. I think my favourite is the lightening claws guy shortly followed by the power sword and they all look like experienced veterans so you've nailed the look there in general. Very impressive work and I am sure that you would make Dorn proud. Really nice inclusion of some of the older minis and nice little conversions here along with great use of bits such as the AoBR marines which have always been a favourite of mine. Hope you have a great Christmas too. havlar and Firedrake Cordova 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-6010004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 The vanguard veterans look nice, especially the power weapons havlar 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-6010029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
havlar Posted October 21 Author Share Posted October 21 (edited) Actually there was a bit of change of plans, and I got myself a dreadnought (the core is from Silver Wardens, and then a bit of putty work was done and original panels were then placed on top, same with sarcophagus and some filing). Also the original AoBR dread (painted around 2012) got himself a bit of refresh too, so they don't look too dissimilar. Now I'm back to making the promised devastator squad(s), time to finally put the spare bits to use. Edited October 22 by havlar Firedrake Cordova, Dr_Ruminahui, OpossumStrong and 6 others 8 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/267871-havlars-space-marines/#findComment-6072284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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