Cpt. Tiberious Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Hi all, just thought I'd post my latest HQ work. This is my captain for my DIY space marine chapter, The Nova Slayers. Liber Astartes post: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279341-liber-astartes-nova-slayers/ Check him out... Some close ups... My first attempt at painting activated power weapons. His Relic Bolter. I love this thing lol. I cant really free hand chapter symbols very well, but I got some custom shoulder pads coming. Also, he's magnetized... one in the shoulder. Two double-stacked in the wrist Captain in his stock form All his toys (still WIP sorry) Im planning on making a power fist, a relic blade, thunder hammer, power axe, power maul, power lance/polearm, and a storm shield so I got some work ahead of me. It'll be worth it though lol. That's all for now, more to come later. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Very sharp color scheme. Nicely executed. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3446901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Unique and clean, with interesting heraldry. A thin, slightly brighter highlight on the raised edges of the blue would really make this fella shine. Beyond that, keep on truckin', man. Looks good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3446908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I agree with heathens, brightening the blue a tiny bit may do wonders. I'm not a huge fan of the darkness of the purple chord, either. Overall though, wonderfully crisp and clean, and the sword turned out quite nicely. Gotta get some scripture on that shoulder pad, though ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3446938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Can't wait to see more like the paint scheme and the chapter icon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3446945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Very nice colour scheme. I like the use of white on the helm and chapter icon as a spot/contrast colour. Nice clean highlighting too. Looking forward to seeing more of these. If I might make a recommendation: It could just be the photographs, but that gold doesn't quite seem to "pop" enough. It looks as though it would benefit from a very fine edge highlight of a bright silver (or a bright silver mixed with your gold colour) in the most prominent places, just to make it catch the light a little more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3446978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Tiberious Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Thanks guys for the comments. I've put on some more paint as per your suggestions, and I gotta say it does look better. Whata ya think... and his chainsword... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3447090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Awesome work and the paint scheme looks really amazing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3447165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Tiberious Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Thanks man. Also I ordered a set of these bad boys... https://www.shapeways.com/model/436831/20-28mm-custom-shoulder-pad-sun-sword.html?li=user-profile&materialId=5 They also offer termi pads... https://www.shapeways.com/model/436836/20-28mm-custom-large-shoulder-pad-sun-sword.html?li=user-profile&materialId=5 Dread leg plates... https://www.shapeways.com/model/437221/3-28mm-sun-sword-shin-sets.html?li=user-profile&materialId=5 Tank Doors... https://www.shapeways.com/model/436901/8-28mm-small-large-tank-doors-sun-sword.html?li=user-profile&materialId=62 and icons... https://www.shapeways.com/model/449244/12-28mm-sun-sword-symbols.html?li=user-profile&materialId=5 So as far as chapter symbols go, I got it made in the shade. When I came up with the chapter's name, I set out on the task of finding a chapter symbol. When I happened upon this website, it was as though the Emperor himself guided me there because that sun sword symbol was PERFECT lol. I'll post some pics in a related thread when they arrive. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3447180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 LMAO...believe it or not I was the one that sent shapeways that design!!!!!! Awesome I inadvertently helped...word of advice the tank doors are the wrong size just get the icons... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3447236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Do you know if those are made in the US factory? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3447688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I don't think so... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3447707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Was wondering because they say 2 to 3 day delivery UPS. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3447746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCaptainArkhan Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Savage colour scheme. Really, really nice work. Can't wait to see a few squads of these guys painted up, they're gonna look outstanding on the tabletop. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3447760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Tiberious Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Recon0321: Well thank you very much for the design, it's absolutely perfect. Hope you dont mind if I use it, and that my chapter is worthy to wear it lol. Also, thanks for the heads up on the tank doors. Deathspectersgt7: They have two factories, one in the US and one overseas I think. They also say that they'll make orders in the factory closest to the buyer to cut down shipping cost. Take from that what you will though. BrotherCaptainArkhan: Thanks a lot man. The regular Battle-Brothers will be a lot less flashy than the captain but I'm hoping what they lack in substance, they will make up for in presentation. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3448511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Have at it brother...I can tell you for certain the icons,PA pads, and dread plates are amazing...If you want maybe we can trade some bitz...I can send ya what I have and maybe you might have some other stuff??? It's a great scheme and the icon works perfectly with what your doing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3448523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Come to think of it, I think I actually came up with an almost identical Chapter emblem a long time ago in one of my many failed DIY brainstorming sessions, and abandoned it utterly because it was too complicated to paint repetitively. Quite the serendipitous solution you found there :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3448552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Tiberious Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Recon0321: Thanks, I appreciate it. Firepower: Indeed it was lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3448635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Oh aye, I forgot to mention - nice magnet work. In the pic with the chainsword arm it looks as though he has the same shoulder pad; is that just stuck on with something temporary, or did you magnetise that as well? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3448918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Tiberious Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 A Kvlt Ghost: Thanks. I put two small magnets in the underside of the shoulder pad, and one magnet in each upper arm. Not really happy with the strength of the attraction though, so I think im going to use some of those shoulder pads I ordered and just glue those in place. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3449600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Awesome! I live the dark, but varied colour scheme, really striking, and slightly understated at the same time. The colour of the power armour is my fave :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279469-nova-slayers-captain-pic-heavy/#findComment-3451842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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