UltraRich Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 As the final end of vow posts were lost heres a full update First Vow complete http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/IMG_0013_zps2d2cbb28.jpg 2nd vow is a chappy dread with plasma arm. The body is an ebay reclaim that Ive stripped and Ive made the base from bits. The legs and body are now done so Ive just the arms to do http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/IMG_0065_zps87d38b64.jpg The only problem is 6 little distractions turned up today. I thought Id add some character to my 1st company so here is some honoured armour thats been passed down. Id like to incorporate some white to signify veteran status but I cant visualise replacing any of the gold with white. Any thoughts on this? http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/IMG_0088_zps338bd3b5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Id like to incorporate some white to signify veteran status but I cant visualise replacing any of the gold with white. Any thoughts on this?A difficult one, as I can't imagine that either. Depending on the weapon the Marines hold, perhaps the Bolter etc casing painted white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 These Ultramarines look excellent! Loving the amount of character each veteran has :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 These Ultramarines look excellent! Loving the amount of character each veteran has The highlighting is of especial interest to me. Subtle, but brings so much detail etc out Topics like this makes me want to do Ultramarines proper for my next army, but for now I intend to try something totally different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks guys The problem now is I can crank out blues quite quickly (the legion guys 2 hours work) The blacks on the chappy were fun as I couldnt get a highlight blend I was happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Id like to incorporate some white to signify veteran status but I cant visualise replacing any of the gold with white. Any thoughts on this? A small painted wreath around his head, above the temple ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Id like to incorporate some white to signify veteran status but I cant visualise replacing any of the gold with white. Any thoughts on this? A small painted wreath around his head, above the temple ring? Didn't think of that. Fluffy and would look cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Or maybe a white band, like the one you did for your Beakie Marines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mateus of ultramar Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I agree with that, some kind of white band I think would work, either on the shoulder pad or the helmet? great looking marines though man, you bring pride to the first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Or perhaps a V-shaped wreath just below and along the golden collar on the chest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephrael Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 What about a veteran marking on his knee pad? Veterans are accorded all kind of priveledges and a terminator cross or some other marking like a white skull would be perfectly acceptable on his knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstra Sumus Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I second the wreath idea, simply because it's more fluffy fitting with the Romanesque background of the Ultramarines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telencephalon Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Splendid brushwork. I especially love the faces, they are very expressive! The blue is very vibrant as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks for all the ideas and comments. In the end I went for a blend of most of them Right pad has 1st company Vet markings an knee repeats this Left pad has Ultra symbol and helmet has stripe The photos turned out a bit crappy so I'll try and get some better ones up later http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/IMG_0095_zpse16bb256.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/IMG_0089_zps892fc88c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Chronicler Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Love your Ultramarines so far they really capture the 1st Company presence, your marines are just an inspiration and I really hope to see more! Consider me subscribed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 To try and fix the issues with shiny areas of model (usually where Ive done a glaze medium) Ive just bought some TAMIYA XF-86 Flat Clear MINI ACRYLIC PAINT I dont want to use purity seal everywhere so hopefully I can spot paint the bits that I want to tone down. I'll keep you updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mateus of ultramar Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 looks great dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Ive finished the first test MkIII marine Ive also just picked up a couple of marines from the new FW recon squad so Im going to do one of them next. Im not sure if I like the gold on the power pack vents. I suppose he is an ultra but I dont know if its "too" much. The pics have also highlighted a couple of points on the backpack that need fixing. Here he is with a comparison. Ive tried to make the armour look slightly darker/older http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/IMG_0242_zps018f9198.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/IMG_0244_zpsc2995947.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/IMG_0245_zps9b8ce838.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I quite like the pack vents in gold It's not too showy or too much at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batu Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I like the new guy The gold is amazing and you solved your white problem quite nicely with the stripe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Loving the added white details and I'm glad that you went with the helmet stripe, because it looks great :) What's next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I love this thread. Such an excellent blue. Glad you found a good solution to the white problem with the MK II marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'd say the gold vents worked out nicely. Gives him an impression that the plate is old, without making it look like a museum. Awesome job, all around. More, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Now that the ETL is over its on to more blue but this time with a bit of interest. I'll post a couple of pics of whats next but I'd like peoples opinion on using the FW Venerable dread back banner (with the dead nid) as a company banner held aloft by a standard bearer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Now that the ETL is over its on to more blue but this time with a bit of interest. I'll post a couple of pics of whats next but I'd like peoples opinion on using the FW Venerable dread back banner (with the dead nid) as a company banner held aloft by a standard bearer? I quite like that idea. Really like your Ultras. I'm always impressed when a Frater can paint such a smooth white, something I have had no luck in getting right consistently at present. The weathering, the shade of blue and the mix of "new" and "old" grabs the attention too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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