Vash113 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 So I decided to make my first modeling project of the new year a brand new Wolf Lord model to lead my Great Company. Though technically Runic Armor is pretty well superior in every way and the previous model for my Wolf Lord was in Runic Armor I am just a huge fan of Terminator Armor. I love it, it's just so epic. So since I wanted Terminator Armor and the most readily available and convertable Terminator model is the Chaos Terminator Lord kit I picked one up. The chaosy-bits actually help the new model fit in with the rest of my force which was originally modeled as 13th Company so includes quite a few chaos bits already. I apologize for the mediocre pics but hopefully they show the model alright. So here it is: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/Space%20Wolves/017_zpse1ff766b.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/Space%20Wolves/018_zps7d9f74df.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/Space%20Wolves/019_zpsee5da7c7.jpg So what I did, basically I cut off a lot of the spikes and chaos symbols from the greaves and shoulder pads though I left the chest and right leg mostly alone. The helmet lost the center skull and secondary horns and the trophy racks lost the spikes as well. I cut the head off of a Space Wolf Terminator Thunder Hammer and pinned on the blade of a SW Chainsword to create the Frost Blade. A standard Marine Terminator left arm holds a SW Termie Storm Shield. I added a wolf tail talisman and terminator honors on chain to the cloak and trimmed down a backpack ornamental terminator honors and added it to the left shoulder pad. Lastly I added the Dark Angels helmet trophy rack to the base as well as a number of skulls and spent ammo from various sources. Oh and I cut an ornamented belt from an old SW power armored torso and added that over the normal belt in case I ever want to represent a Belt of Russ... for sheer superfluousness' sake. Hopefully the result successfully captures the army centerpiece I had intended. So let me know what you guys think. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I like him! That is one of my favorite kits and I really wish GW would make something similar for other armies. I think your conversion work will really shine once the paint is on. Looking forward to seeing it. :cry: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3277088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki-LaughingDeath Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Not bad, one little thing that I would consider is taking off some of the more blatant chaos emblems on the Terminator. Make it seem like a very old suit that has been recycled a couple of times. The chaos star on the front chest is the one that concerns me the most. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3277091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaraion Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Very dynamic figure... you have talent! One question I have is what is the weapon he is carrying? I mean I know it is a chainsword with a hammer haft but what is it codex wise or is this model just for show? Like I said just curious how that will be classified based on WYSIWYG if you are playing this guy. Regardless great model though and thanks for sharing :cry:!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3277105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Very dynamic figure... you have talent! One question I have is what is the weapon he is carrying? I mean I know it is a chainsword with a hammer haft but what is it codex wise or is this model just for show? Like I said just curious how that will be classified based on WYSIWYG if you are playing this guy. Regardless great model though and thanks for sharing :cry:!! I believe he said it was a Frost Sword. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3277107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 I like him! That is one of my favorite kits and I really wish GW would make something similar for other armies. I think your conversion work will really shine once the paint is on. Looking forward to seeing it. ;) As soon as I can get it primed I certainly intend to paint it up and I'll be sure to post some pics when I do. Not bad, one little thing that I would consider is taking off some of the more blatant chaos emblems on the Terminator. Make it seem like a very old suit that has been recycled a couple of times. The chaos star on the front chest is the one that concerns me the most. Ah yes I considered removing all the chaos spikey bits but they actually help the model fit in with the rest of the army somewhat. My SW were originally a 13th Company army and a number of the units have quite a few chaos bits on them. Most of the major chaos icons were removed, including the 8-point star on the shoulder and the daemon face on the left greave. Very dynamic figure... you have talent! One question I have is what is the weapon he is carrying? I mean I know it is a chainsword with a hammer haft but what is it codex wise or is this model just for show? Like I said just curious how that will be classified based on WYSIWYG if you are playing this guy. Regardless great model though and thanks for sharing :)!! I believe he said it was a Frost Sword. ;) Indeed it is a Frost Blade, er sword. I suppose it does appear more of a short glaive or dadao but eh, shouldn't be too confusing once it's painted. The model is strictly WYSIWYG. The wolf tail talisman is hanging on the back of the cloak, the wolf tooth necklace hangs from the power cable of the sword and of course the armor, storm shield and frost blade are all fairly apparent. For comparison sake here's a side by side with my previous Wolf Lord model: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/001_zps58eeea8e.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3277139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Great work. Very dynamic and imposing. My only critique would be the horns. From a purely personal perspective they seem a bit too chaos looking. They remind me somewhat of T-Sons. But that is because I am a bit too GW-mind set. Otherwise fantastic. Can't wait to se him painted up! NR Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3279385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonhand Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 He looks like a Chaos Lord who picked up a few Space Wolf bits.... so if its 13th Company I suppose it works Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3279542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 I took a break from my Winters Advance pledge to paint this guy up and painting is progressing well, here's some pics: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/Space%20Wolves/008_zpsf5bb8ca0.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/Space%20Wolves/009_zps00763221.jpg Finished pics to come soon! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3280024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
postal105 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 he looks good man Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3280044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I'm still not sure - tbh. I think it's the horns, he's painted up now and does look nice but for me those horns just look TOO chaos, they speak to me more like a rogue lord who's turned to chaos, not 13th Company - other than that, having a loyalist (of sorts at least) head on the base is also pretty anti-imperium even if it is the DAs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3280090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 he looks good man Thanks. I'm still not sure - tbh. I think it's the horns, he's painted up now and does look nice but for me those horns just look TOO chaos, they speak to me more like a rogue lord who's turned to chaos, not 13th Company - other than that, having a loyalist (of sorts at least) head on the base is also pretty anti-imperium even if it is the DAs. Ah well I say Chaos doesn't get a monopoly on sick horns, especially as Space Wolves are very much Space Vikings/Nords I like the look of horns and actually there are a number of them in my army. Partly as it was originally 13th Company before I bought the army second-hand and converted them to standard Space Wolves, but I chose to keep a lot of the chaos bits. The more savage look works I think to represent the Sons of Fenris. In this case I might have gone for the standard chaos Terminator helmet or a standard loyalist helmet however I really liked the look of the horns when the skull in the middle and the smaller secondary horns were removed and it keeps continuity of appearance with my original Runic Armor wearing Wolf Lord model, here's a comparison shot: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/Space%20Wolves/001_zps58eeea8e.jpg I still very much like the old model for my Wolf Lord however the Terminator model is obviously much more imposing and stands out as a centerpiece model a lot better, so I am all told very satisfied with how that turned out. As for the Dark Angel helmet, that is of course a reference to the Lion and the Wolf, the conflict between the Space Wolves and Dark Angels, and is also reference to an occasion where I actually played an honor duel against a Dark Angel player after we played as allies in a large group Apocalypse game and Wolf Lord Silvar emerged victorious, the helmet stands as a fun little trophy of that victory. That said the painting on this guy is now pretty well finished and here's some final pics: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/Space%20Wolves/001_zps86dbecee.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/Space%20Wolves/004_zpse142b452.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/Space%20Wolves/007_zps7407bf21.jpg I apologize for the blurry side shot, my camera didn't want to focus properly on that angle... oh well. As always I'd like to hear what you guys think and have to say, and now to return to finishing my Wulfen for my Winter's Advance vow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3280509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozeryk_Sleipnijr Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 looks like a bad ass space wolf killing chaos lord. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3280515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozeryk_Sleipnijr Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 the old vikings avoided horns on their helmets in battle for very good reasons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3280516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 the old vikings avoided horns on their helmets in battle for very good reasons. Indeed, but that doesn't stop 40k, Skyrim, Viking, or many other games from representing them with the big horned helmets, while hardly practical they do look good, at least I think so. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3280518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaraion Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Looks very nice and thanks for the weapon explanation!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3281249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Looks very nice and thanks for the weapon explanation!! No problem and I'm glad you like it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3282546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeslikethunder Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I like the model just not sure the Space wolf element is strong enough Also he looks very dark(black and gold) but in some photos it hints at space wolf colours just wondered if he has come out at bit dark in the photos or actually is that dark(I have had models come out differently photos than i real life that is why I ask) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3282873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I like the model just not sure the Space wolf element is strong enough Also he looks very dark(black and gold) but in some photos it hints at space wolf colours just wondered if he has come out at bit dark in the photos or actually is that dark(I have had models come out differently photos than i real life that is why I ask) He is that dark, I used Shadow Gray as the primary color instead of the usual light gray. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3283767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 have to agree he looks vry chaosy, but then again, Maverik's SW look verry chaosy too, and noone seems to care when he shows his stuff, so why they can't accept that it's your model, and you do as you will with them, is beyond me. you say he's an SW, he has bits to represent his options bought in the SW dex, he's a Space Wolf. a cool one. (pics are a bit dark though, hard to see the colors and details clearly) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3283872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 have to agree he looks vry chaosy, but then again, Maverik's SW look verry chaosy too, and noone seems to care when he shows his stuff, so why they can't accept that it's your model, and you do as you will with them, is beyond me. I appreciate that sentiment. you say he's an SW, he has bits to represent his options bought in the SW dex, he's a Space Wolf. a cool one. (pics are a bit dark though, hard to see the colors and details clearly) Yes the pics are a bit dark, was using my cams ultra macro setting and it results in darker than normal pics, I'll see about taking some better lit pictures when I finish the last few units of the army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3288896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Great model and I like the chainsword conversion, My gripe is horns = chaos to me, Sorry, He looks SW enough its just the horns dont do it for me, Its your model however so my opinion is irrelavant. A simple beardy head would tie him in nicely. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3288910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Great model and I like the chainsword conversion, My gripe is horns = chaos to me, Sorry, He looks SW enough its just the horns dont do it for me, Its your model however so my opinion is irrelavant. A simple beardy head would tie him in nicely. Yes beardy heads are a nice tie in, however I personally much prefer my characters to wear helmets, especially where Terminator Armor is concerned. Walking tanks with their heads bared? Just seems a little strange to me. As such most of my models except a couple characters, Wolf Scouts and a number of Blood and Sky Claws wear their helmets... and yes a few of them also have horns. This one is one of my favorites: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m307/Vash113/Space%20Wolves/IMG_0565-1-1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3288928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watcher Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I think it looks bloody exellent mate,but i see a small thousand sons scheme goin on here,(strictly saying,im a hater of Tzeentch) but it may just be the camera setting and i disagree with with most y'all about the horns,Nords religiously wore horns (specific clans) so headbutting became a favorite ,but looks great!!! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3291881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watcher Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 But isnt a frostblade supposed to be white? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/269039-new-terminator-wolf-lord/#findComment-3291883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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