lionofjudah Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Welcome back bro... thinking the Batman super cape looked great... librarian looking sweet with the smite fist;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 You're back! I knew yuo were leaving, but due to my vacation I've never actually experienced you being gone. And I'm glad to it! A number of events brought me back sooner than expected. I've decided to get rid of most of my figures (which I need to sort and inventory first) and focus on small projects or individual figures and not trying to build a whole army. Looks good, like he is calling down the tempests wrath.. The fist looks great, I almost thought you would have gone with a bearded axe. Almost like when you started a very cool viking style Space Wolves conversion, with the chain ail face pate. As mentioned earlier I'm planning on doing several Wolves and there will be bearded axes, don't worry about that. Right now, I'm planning on making the fist into lightning claws but that may change and we could see an axe on this guy. The cape looks much better. Like this cloak waaay better. Keep up the good work dude. I think so too. :) Welcome back bro... thinking the Batman super cape looked great... librarian looking sweet with the smite fist;) I wanted the tissue cape to work, but the one I photographed was my fourth attempt and I had a better alternative ready to go so I dropped it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 I was asked outside of the thread about what parts I used to make the cape and it's an extension of the cape from the leader of the chaos marines in the Dark Vengeance box set. I cut it approximately where the red line is, filled in the gap with a sheet of plastic, and used greenstuff and Tamiya putty to cover the whole mess. The original plan was for it to have a reptile hide on it and I didn't get very far on the scales. Subtle Discord, Checkmate, Bryan Blaire and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexington Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 If you could get it for a non-crazy amount of money, I think the head from this AoS Exalted Deathbringer might do good things for you, here: Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 That does look nice, but I think the hair would be moving in the wrong direction. It would be nice to use for another Wolf, but sadly there are none on eBay right now. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagentus Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Great to see you back BCK! This model is looking great already, really liking how its coming on so quickly Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I was digging the sword more than just he powerfist, the fist seems to not match the motion of the rest of the model (imo, at least). I don't have any suggestions though..... Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukkiz Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 If you like the fist, you could turn it more outwards, so the palm is towards front, gives tiny bit more dynamic pose. It´s always handy to pose abit yourself, just to see and feel what looks natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk possum Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 If you like the fist, you could turn it more outwards, so the palm is towards front, gives tiny bit more dynamic pose. It´s always handy to pose abit yourself, just to see and feel what looks natural. For anyone else that would be a great bit of advice, but this is the one and only BCK. A chap that poses with a tee shirt stuffed in his belt to get the folds on a loin cloth right! On a related note awesome to see you returning to posting BCK, it only took a few hours to catch up from 2014ish when I was last active on B&C... Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexington Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 That does look nice, but I think the hair would be moving in the wrong direction. It would be nice to use for another Wolf, but sadly there are none on eBay right now. :( Hm, fair call on the direction of the beard/hair. Also, now that you mention it, he would make a good base for a Wolf Priest based on this old art... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 If you like the fist, you could turn it more outwards, so the palm is towards front, gives tiny bit more dynamic pose. It´s always handy to pose abit yourself, just to see and feel what looks natural.For anyone else that would be a great bit of advice, but this is the one and only BCK. A chap that poses with a tee shirt stuffed in his belt to get the folds on a loin cloth right!On a related note awesome to see you returning to posting BCK, it only took a few hours to catch up from 2014ish when I was last active on B&C... I'm not so arrogant as to think my vision can't be improved upon by other eyes on it, and is one of the reasons why I post so many WIP pics, because several times something I thought was working was not liked by anyone else and those opinions helped save the piece. Been busy on the Rune Priest, getting about half of the work done on his staff and some GS work to fill in the gaps on the legs and arm as well as getting some of his clothing in the works. The theme that will tie these wolf figures together, however many I end up doing, is that they're Wolf Lord is named Krakenmaw after (barely) surviving being swallowed by one and cutting his way out, so there will be squid/octopus tentacle motif throughout. I've still got four more arms to do on the staff and a good bit more detailing on the priest, including his face and head hair. Sagentus, Chaplain Raeven, Grim Dog Studios and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Rad, I like seeing something other than woof pelts/bears pelts etc. there are other monsters out there against which the Vylka Fenryka can test their night against. On a modeling note that staff head/device feels appropriate for a banner or totem but it feels kinda unwieldy for a Rune Priest staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Yes, there will be a minimum of wolf heads, pelts, etc, on my figures. Oh, and if you think the staff is large now, I've actually cut down some more of the stuff I had on it. I do know it's a tad on the large side, but have you seen some of the two-handed melee weapons for marines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzender Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) Looking really nice, and while I agree the staff looks almost like a totem/banner due to its size, huge weapons are a staple in this universe. I do think like Jukkiz, though, in that the left arm pose could be tweaked. Right now, and in my humble opinion, the left arm looks a bit too relaxed in comparison with the rest of the body, which is in quite a dynamic, tense stance. Jukkiz suggestions seems a good idea, and I will even go further and propose looking for a closed fist, or even trying to slightly repose the fingers of this one in a "concentrating warp power in the palm" position (a bit cliché, but fitting). I don't know how viable would that be or if you want to go through that hassle, but I think your scultping skills are up to the challenge, should you want to give it a shot. Edited March 11, 2018 by Elzender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Yes, there will be a minimum of wolf heads, pelts, etc, on my figures. Oh, and if you think the staff is large now, I've actually cut down some more of the stuff I had on it. I do know it's a tad on the large side, but have you seen some of the two-handed melee weapons for marines? True enough, but length does note equate width. There’s a lot of long ass swords and spears but what throws me about his staff is the width. I always try to think. “How does this person carry said piece of gear when they’re just walking to to the starship bridge or embarking in a drop pod/thunderhawk/land raider... you get the idea ;) Noserenda 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 With some time to look at it - I built it separate from the Marine and only put it on the staff shortly before taking the picture - I do think it's too big now. Which sucks because I really like the damn thing. Maybe I'll make a banner bearer to carry this thing and come up with something else for the rune priest. Noserenda, Bryan Blaire, Elzender and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzender Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 May I suggest taking a look at the head of the dark elf hero Lokhir Fellheart? Might be useful to replicate a similar staff head on a smaller scale, together with some dark angels bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 I was going to buy that guy just for that but he doesn't seem to be available any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Jack Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I must admit, that staff does look huge. Holding my breath until you reveal the cut down version. Is the layer above the tabbard supposed to be fur? If so ATM it looks a little too regular/unnatural. There are plenty of tutorials available to get a great looking pelt at your disposal online. One other thing that I'm not so hot on; the resculpted right thigh plate looks a little too rounded to match his other leg. I would recommend removing some of the material with a scalpel and then smoothing down as required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 The layer above the tabard is just filling in the gap from the waist modification and a wide leather belt will be sculpted over it shortly. I have a new idea for the staff that I hope I can pull off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hero Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) Yes, there will be a minimum of wolf heads, pelts, etc, on my figures. Oh, and if you think the staff is large now, I've actually cut down some more of the stuff I had on it. I do know it's a tad on the large side, but have you seen some of the two-handed melee weapons for marines?True enough, but length does note equate width. There’s a lot of long ass swords and spears but what throws me about his staff is the width. I always try to think. “How does this person carry said piece of gear when they’re just walking to to the starship bridge or embarking in a drop pod/thunderhawk/land raider... you get the idea ;)If you look at alot of the 40k artwork high and vaulted ceilings are everywhere including transports and space craft. As I see it, you could keep your current weapon by merely making a tangible acceptance "holster" or connection to the model on or near the power plant backpack. Go back to the old backpack banner motif. Many of these are tall. Your preist's wewpon would serve dual purpose to show his rank in the organization. It looks to be approximately shoulder wide to the model, but not as tall as some of the over the top banners I've seen in the past. -edited for spelling Edited March 12, 2018 by Custom Hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 There's some more sculpting work done and my bits order came in and I wanted to get some opinions on the head options since I can't decide right now. Door #1 is the original stand in. Door #2 Scarface. Door #3 Custodes head with more of that look like "I'm a psyker and they did horrible things to me to keep me from killing myself and everyone around me on accident". Thoughts? Augustus b'Raass, Noserenda and Brother Heinrich 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Definitely door number 3! Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk possum Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I vote for door 3 too. Also for the rune staff head have you considered the kraken face bit from the Dark elf corsair's banner? Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Nah, Scarface. Brother-Chaplain Kage 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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