Eagle Eyes, edited with lots o' pics.

[JeffTibbetts]

Lots of pics coming. C&C welcome, but I have no plans to change the colors used at this point. I am very willing to hear any suggestions you may all have, though. Bring it on. Some of these models are actually dusty. I didn't even notice before I took the pics. 

 

I'll start with the rank and file.

They all have custom decals but I neglected to get a good shot of them. 

this last is the sarge, obviously. Reposed legs so he could stomp on a necron. Freehanded his banner but it looks really plain. I'll probably redo it or maybe even remove it. I haven't decided.

 

The only rhino I have painted up so far. Big custom decals but the arrow is freehand. And a pain in the butt.

 

Now on to a couple of characters. First up, the captain. 

from the front, you can see his chain and bling. My chapter is pretty austere for the most part. The higher ups usually have carved jade honorifics, though, and you can see a jade aquila on his chest. 

Here's a jade carving on his pauldron. 

His rather plain cape. I kept it simple on purpose. It may be boring, but that's how my chapter rolls for the most part. 

Freehanded chapter badge and his name on the scroll. This was before I had made up the decals. So... His sword has necron glyphs on it but I will probably be changing this. It was an early idea that I think I will be scrapping. 

 

Now on to the chaplain. 

Lots of black and jade. 

With a flash mainly because it shows the gold a bit better. 

More jade and scrolls. 

With a flash again

This shows off the little tiny custom decal I made for him with a black border instead of green. It fit perfectly! 

 

[deathspectersgt7]

These look good nice job on the decal.

[JeffTibbetts]

Thanks, man. I'd love to find a thinner paper because I have a hard time with the borders where I cut it out. Anyone have suggestions? 

 

Side note: I don't know why I have such a hard time with this forum. How do you post large-format pics? I've only figured out how to link from the galleries here and post a link from a website. 'Sup with that? 

[Messor]

Great looking models! The green is really strong, and there's cool luster to that bronze in the trim.

[JeffTibbetts]

Thanks, Messor. My thought for the green is that I wanted it to be as rich as the blue for  Ultramarines. The bronze takes on an almost hand-rubbed look. It's not that hard to do, and I dig it. I use various techniques for the bronze across the models... Partly because I can never remember the mix and partly because I actually like the variety and I don't think they clash since it's not the main color. 

[Ecritter]

Very nice paint job, looking forward to seeing more.

[Messor]

Good calls, all around. I wish I had the patience to put into quality painting techniques.

[deathspectersgt7]

[JeffTibbetts]

Haha! How did you do that? Are you just adding a URL image now that it's hosted here on the forum? I'm such a newb.

[deathspectersgt7]

Man  I'am too it took awhile for me to do it. PM a Moderator Capt Semper will explain it better than I could.

[JeffTibbetts]

Here come some termi pics and a couple of stragglers. I some closer shots of the decals and a jade crux this time. 

 

Really either of the TH&SS guys will do as the sarge. You know how termies are... They're all like sergeants. The bald one is the real deal, but I like to think that this guy is taking over if baldy drops. I do like his pose. I think of it as either a challenge or sighting down the shaft for range.

This dude looks like he's checking his range with his left and winding up a wicked jab with his right. 

A more defensive pose. 

My actual sarge. For whatever reason, I really love the way he's glaring over the edge of the shield, and holding the hammer back to signal caution or prep an overhead swing. 

The jogging guy. That's him. I feel at least this awkward when I try to jog IRL. 

Closer shot of the jade Crux on the TH&SS guy. They are a lot simpler than the character models' jade but it still has that glossy, polished stone look. 

Closer shot of the sarge's decal. These large format ones are supposed to really fill the space on the big TDA pauldrons. They do so, but they're also a bitch to get on without crinkling. 

Group shot with a flash, in my IKEA case. Paired with the Termie Chaplain because, well, he's their buddy. 

 

Took a couple shots of the decals this time 'round. You can clearly see the edge of the paper that I can't seem to get rid of. 

Dude getting ready to toss a grenade. 

A very bellicose sergeant. I love the taunting pose for some reason. He just has so much attitude. You can see here how the sergeant displays the squad markings. None of the regular marines do. 

Another angle. Note the helmet stripe, marking him out as a veteran sergeant. Speaking of his helmet, I sometimes tweak the vox grille an Mk. 8 helmets to remove the bottom bit. I think it makes them look vicious and it's nice to mix it up a bit. 

 

 

C&C quite welcome. Thanks for the kind words so far.