A17roolz Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 As the new Marine codex is finally out, I decided to restart my Ultramarines. My previous Ultras weren't good enough in my eyes so fresh rules, fresh start. I'll update this topic as I finish new units, but here's what I have so far. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jdDLHbEXgFM/UjXHvEoSIWI/AAAAAAAABFI/We19Ec8BwJE/s1600/ultra1_finished.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspecti Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Looks good, though the blue is a bit too dark for my taste. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3462712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyuzanriu Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 That sergeant looks amazing. I especially like what you have done with the boltgun he has slung. Is that a new bit or did you model it yourself? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3462715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burias-Drak'shal Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Must sat great looking Ultras.. What is your paints you use to get to that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3462718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 That sergeant looks amazing. I especially like what you have done with the boltgun he has slung. Is that a new bit or did you model it yourself? That's the old metal Command Squad Sergeant. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3462784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Very nice, I think it's a great looking blue. How'd you do it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3462801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A17roolz Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Very nice, I think it's a great looking blue. How'd you do it? Must sat great looking Ultras.. What is your paints you use to get to that. Thanks guys. The blue was done the following way: Basecoat 50/50 Altdorf/Kantor Blue. Wash of Drakenhof Nightshade. Highlight all edges with Altdorf Blue. Second highlight of 50/50 Altdorf Blue and Fenrisian Grey towards the sharpest edges. Third highlight of pure Fenrisian Grey at the very edges. Guilliman Blue Glaze. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3462818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nezulius Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Good looking Ultra's brother! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3462828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Eleysium Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Not a fan of the Smurfs, But I love the paint jobs, they are very clean and very very nice!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3464759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I like them a lot, I personally like darker 40k paint jobs. I think they fit much better with grimdark. Very nice job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3465824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Wow, really nice Ultramarines youve got there, great work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3465825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokkorex Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 those are some good-looking models! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3465858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelias Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Looks good, though the blue is a bit too dark for my taste. i prefer the darker blue tbh, nice work man looking forward to seeing more :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3465866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
augustmanifesto Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 awesome work. can't wait to see more. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3465900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Very nice, I always like the darker blue look on UM minis and you've pulled it off very well. Sicarius looks great. What's the kneeling guy behind the sarge doing, by the way, is he throwing a grenade? Can't see his hand. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3465936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Quite possibly the best Ultramarines I've seen to date, as far as color choices/contrast goes. I love the dark blue/brass contrast. Bravo. If I weren't doing my UM sideproject with oldschool bright blue and bright yellow, I'd definitely copy this. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3466458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Sergeant Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Good looking Ultramarines. I love the darker blue on them like they were originally. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3466825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Very nice ultras! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3466907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schultzhoffen Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I also approve of the darker blue. Your Tac squad (?) looks good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3467125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfoolery Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 very sharp Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3467199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Matt Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 They look good to me. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3467270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Sensei Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Excellent work for the most classical legion of all. Perhaps should you push your highlight technique a little further on some parts (black things and most of all, the high part of the "cheek" under the eye, a bit too hard to "read" at first glance, considering your helms lenses are quite dark). Cheers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3467686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Some pretty neat and tidy work here :) The one thing I dislike is the plasma gun. It's well painted, but I would go with a different color than blue so that it stands out from the model more. Green would do fine, but for a real contrast some people do a red-orange that would really pop off of a blue model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3468629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednekkboss Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Some pretty neat and tidy work here The one thing I dislike is the plasma gun. It's well painted, but I would go with a different color than blue so that it stands out from the model more. Green would do fine, but for a real contrast some people do a red-orange that would really pop off of a blue model. Red-Orange would be brilliant. It does blend in with all the other blue as it is. The models are GORGEOUS otherwise. Outstanding work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3468908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A17roolz Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks guys! I took a little time away to paint a miniature for a painting contest with my hobby group (not Marine related so I can't post it, sorry!) but currently I'm working on my second combat squad at the moment. But really appreciate the comments! Some pretty neat and tidy work here The one thing I dislike is the plasma gun. It's well painted, but I would go with a different color than blue so that it stands out from the model more. Green would do fine, but for a real contrast some people do a red-orange that would really pop off of a blue model. I see your point and did have the same thought. However, I painted Sicarius aaaages ago with blue, so I kept it blue to keep uniformality, but I completely see your point. I tried to make it a much brighter blue to contrast slightly... Very nice, I always like the darker blue look on UM minis and you've pulled it off very well. Sicarius looks great. What's the kneeling guy behind the sarge doing, by the way, is he throwing a grenade? Can't see his hand. Yep, he's throwing a grenade. I got the idea of resting his bolter on his knee purely by chance when I fiddled around with positions. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280284-a17s-restarted-ultramarines-project/#findComment-3478732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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