marine7312000 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Good point. A lot of my bits shopping is done there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 As promised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Death Company Dreadnought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 vow done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taranis Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Good job, Marine. And an impressive and inspiring one as well. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks! A little burnt out for this week =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 I am working on my second unit of sternguard. I decided to make some more dynamic models to mix into the more stactic ones I made for the first unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine7312000 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 They look awesome. Now you just need to file down the mold line on the center guy's hand. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChapelXIII Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Immortal Emperor, your models are beautiful. Makes me wanna try to do some actual conversions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Mold lines will have to wait sadly, I couldn't fine my file after unpacking. I will go shopping tomorrow! You should definitely give it a try ChapelXIII. Its a lot of fun and gives you more hobby time out of those expensive miniatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine7312000 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Surprisingly, emery boards work really well for removing mold lines. I have one that my wife bought me from the beauty supply store that has 4 different textures on it. And the best part was it only cost $1. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Surprisingly, emery boards work really well for removing mold lines. I have one that my wife bought me from the beauty supply store that has 4 different textures on it. And the best part was it only cost $1. .  WIll look into this. I Just moved to a rather rural area (which is why I was not posting for so long) and it's rather dreadful when it comes to finding anything that isn't alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Cracking stuff mate! Pretty cool paintscheme as well, and the flags on the sternguards' backpacks are a nice addition! :) Â Will you try some blending on the wings' feathers? It's not hard, but looks terrific on a bunch of models with wings. ;)Â Keep it up! Â Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 while I agree that blending them would be nice, I just want something that is presentable on the tabletop. Painting is the activity I least enjoy in the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine7312000 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You and me both. It probably doesn't help that I usually end up spending 3 or 4 hours per model painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normaliser Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Loving these alternate colour schemes, especially the black and white, really striking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 while I agree that blending them would be nice, I just want something that is presentable on the tabletop. Painting is the activity I least enjoy in the hobby.  I see what you mean mate...I love assembling/sculpting the most, next are painting and gaming on one level...I don't like to play with unpainted miniatures. ;)  However, with some washes a similar effect to blending can be achieved in no time! And it's absolutely fine for the tabletop. :)   Looking forward to some updates!   Snorri  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks! Â I've got some starter set marines to convert over to BA. Stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnus Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Black Reach or Dark Vengeance starter marines? I just converted a squad of the DV marines, basically took the tactical marks and wings off the shoulderpads and added some BA bling. Though I have to admit, I never could get the shoulderpads looking right after I started filing and trimming on them, that curve is hard to follow when you're removing the raised portions.  How are you planning on attacking those? After trimming shoulderpads, I think if I do the starter conversion again I'll just cut off arms and replace from my bits box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine7312000 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'll definitely be keeping an eye on how you modify the starter models. I have a set myself that I haven't found the time to mess with yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Black Reach or Dark Vengeance starter marines? I just converted a squad of the DV marines, basically took the tactical marks and wings off the shoulderpads and added some BA bling. Though I have to admit, I never could get the shoulderpads looking right after I started filing and trimming on them, that curve is hard to follow when you're removing the raised portions.  How are you planning on attacking those? After trimming shoulderpads, I think if I do the starter conversion again I'll just cut off arms and replace from my bits box.   I'll definitely be keeping an eye on how you modify the started models. I have a set myself that I haven't found the time to mess with yet.  Both Dark Vengeance and Assault on Black Reach starter marines. Got 30 bolter marines at 50 cents each.  I will post a play by play for you guys if you'd like. you will notice that my technique is very messy, but the end result is all that matters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normaliser Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Go for it, I for one am interested in your technique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 As promised here's a fast step by step conversion of starter set marines. It gives them actual necks and elbow definition. Tools you will need : Hobby cutters, Hobby kinfe, 1/8 drill, and a curved clay shaping tool. Start by Cutting north- south from the bottom of the shoulderpad to the very top. this way you do no damage the armour or arm. the rear part of the shoulder pad needs to be cut in east-west fashion. do not cut too low, you will dent the elbow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Next up, carve a depression to give your elbow pad more definition, you will also want to round off the back part, which usually fuses into the armour in an ugly fasion. You can repeat the same process for the left shoulderpad, it's the same thing, just inverted. You cut the front east-west and the back north-south. make sure to cut enough into the should to make the forearm a little longer - your new shoulderpad will be stuck to the bolter otherwise. cut off the head to be level with the neckguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Drill a hole dead center roughly half an inch deep. this will give you space to get your clippers in to cut out what's left of the head, and cut back the edges of the neckguard. with the clay shaping too, start carving out the neck guard to thin it down to closer space marine standards. I used quarter turn slices on each side from the edge to the inside of the neck guard. afterwards, you can use the same tool to enlarge your hole towards the front of the armour to create your head socket. here's how thick I mine turned out to be. Assort your proper shoulderpads and a brand new head. You can put in a different backpack or bolter if you like. here's the final result : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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