Daemon2027 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Here is the start of my XIX legion army. Hopefully will get more painted then my other Raven Guard army. First up the Praetor. Apart from smoothing of the green stuff the Praetor is ready to paint: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9592263247_15b1621c99.jpg I realise that mark III will probably look odd on the Raven Guard, but the army is set during the great crusade, and I see the Praetor is a Terran. I plan to add a 5 man command squad in mark III which will represent the last few Terrans in the company. Also put together my first destroyer. I love the underslung missile launcher but wanted to slightly change the pose as I will likely have 2 of them. Note the rather poor first attempt at sculpting a raven skull. Will hopefully improve with that. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/9592245217_f89a7f5448.jpg Lastly, a veteran. I wanted to see how easy it was to convert the Raven Guard Corvus armour to Mark IV. Wasn't to bad but due to cost will keep this for veterans. I think the Reaver helm can give a more avian feel, but needs some work. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/9595031810_30a0c5f60e.jpg Background wise the army is set before the end of the great crusade and represents a force that would have deployed on Isstvan V. The company was originally known for void assaults, hence the mark III n the Terrans, and I will try and carry this through on other, Terran, models. The majority of the army will be mark IV, and from Kiavahr and Deliverance. I think the former freedom fighters from Deliverance could make some good character models. At he moment I plan for only one Mark VI suit, a prototype, but this may change when Forge World bring out there Raven Guard stuff. I would love some feedback from you guys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenleg Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Looking good,nice poses and greenstuff work,now get some paint on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3435447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laborious Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 That praetor is awesome! Really well done, mate. :) That praetor is awesome! Really well done, mate. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3435989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Nice conversions. I love the underslung missile launcher but wanted to slightly change the pose as I will likely have 2 of them. You don't have to use the body with the bolt pistol for the missile laucher; just remove the empty holster(s) from another body, stick a new holstered bolt pistol on the hip if necessary, and voilà! different pose. You can swap 'belt loadout' of two destroyers if you're careful enough with your hobby knife.If you end up with more destroyer bodies than you need, just use them as artificier-armored sergeants in your mkIV squads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3436008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks guys. Painting has started. Knight of the Raven: That is what I was going to do but then I realised I can just repose the leading leg slightly. I am thinking of changing the setting slightly and basing them on Isstvan V. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3437944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Did you have any problems lining up the missile launcher and the arms on your destroyers? Mine was very awkward! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3438225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Did you have any problems lining up the missile launcher and the arms on your destroyers? Mine was very awkward! Blue tac is your friend here. Get them into position as then glue them one by one. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3438946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I did use blu tac I just think the parts were a bit warped :) Destroyers were a really nice kit to build barely any mould lines at all. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3439171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Did you have any problems lining up the missile launcher and the arms on your destroyers? Mine was very awkward! I found the fit was really good and easy. One of the best kits I have got from forge world. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3439512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Been working on this guy, something is bothering me about him though, not sure what. Any thoughts: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/9622915511_5569123e0d.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5454/9622917661_c325e8d218.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3439787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyall Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Can't imagine what it is, mate, I think it looks awesome. Maybe bend the loincloth up/back a bit so it conveys motion a bit better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3439857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 This is Sparta? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3439872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 He's yelling and kicking, but not actually looking at the marine? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3439891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Greyall: That sounds like a good idea, will bend it up a bit. Cormac: That may be it, will try and reposition the head slightly. I think I need to play with the angle of the falling marine and the RG a bit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3440125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I think I see what's throwing him off (in my opinion). Either is waist is too thin, or his hips are too small. He's little in the middle, but he got much back. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3440163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyall Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 He's yelling and kicking, but not actually looking at the marine? I liked that part, seemed to me as one of those fight-loving hardarses who always picture an audience watching every battle of theirs. So he's yelling something like "The Emperor YOUR FACE" or "Booyakasha!" to a thousand imaginary people in an imaginary arena. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3440166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I figured he was looking at his next target; the one on the base is just his landing pad, after all. Very good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3440278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excessus Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Been working on this guy, something is bothering me about him though, not sure what. Any thoughts: Nice pose, nice action, nice modelling! Though, in my opinion, the shoulder pads could use to be a bit further in towards the body, if you know what I mean. Just 1mm or so... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3440350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Thanks for your help guys. I have added some stuff to the waist to bulk him out, repositioned the sword and shield a bit, and moved the head forward a bit. I sort of imagine he has smacked him one with the combat shield and is using him as a launching pad to get to his next target. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/9630780642_7ca7513f7b.jpg Possibly the best shot of where his legs are, also shows how much cleaning up is needed! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/9630774616_cec8cd1b9a.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3440529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolandTHTG Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 So that is where the assault ramp rule came from. looks good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3441244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Sounds bad but I am thinking of switching to the Night Lords. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3441893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Why the switch in armies, if you don't mind my asking? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3441899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Think I can get a lot more character into my models with the Night Lords, the mix of brutality with the lightening assault tactics. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3441906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Fair enough. I was just curious because it looks like your doing a good job with the Raven Guard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3441913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hmmm will think about it tonight. May finish painting my Praetor then decided. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278959-unkindness-of-ravens-xix-legion/#findComment-3441922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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