The_Chaplain Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Those heavy bolter legionnaires are freaking mean looking, that's for sure- the sternguard HBs are perfect for the running pose you've achieved. Have you tried pre-bandaging the finger or wearing gloves before trimming mold lines? I remember to do it about every other time I am trimming something- but it's better to look goofy at the table with a pre-game bandage on your hand, than to actually need the thing and lose precious hobby time waiting for your fingers to heal from all the little knicks and cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 That's actually a great idea, Chaplain. I should bring home one of my father's chainmail cutting gloves...That'd be epic. Nothing like working on hobby stuff while wearing armor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hah, yeah that's actually exactly what I do as well. I'm left handed, though so I have a little semi-permanent scar on my right thumb from where I've hacked it open so many times. I keep a little roll of athletic tape right next to my hobby table just to "pre-wrap" like chap suggested. Does wonders! Also, can't wait to see some paint on these guys. I need to get my own heavy support team off the ground, so I'm waiting to be suitably inspired ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Why do I have to spot so many fantastic models when the bank says no! These are all coming on greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Athletic tape. I have that! Great tip, Flint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I just use the 'learn from your mistakes' and make sure my blades are sharp so I don't have to apply much pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah, I go through a roll a week from weightlifting and occasional boxing so I always have some lying around! And I'll second Forte. *NEVER* keep using a crappy dull blade just to get a few more days out of it. You can get 100 exacto blades for $8 online, there's no excuse to try and save old ones for longer than necessary. You'll just end up stabbing something vital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah, I go through a roll a week from weightlifting and occasional boxing so I always have some lying around! And I'll second Forte. *NEVER* keep using a crappy dull blade just to get a few more days out of it. You can get 100 exacto blades for $8 online, there's no excuse to try and save old ones for longer than necessary. You'll just end up stabbing something vital. I just build up Scar tissue like a Blood Pact Etogaur. http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q532/mv8830/45334013_zpsfe60411d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephrael Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 They are mold lines and flash on plastic and resin components you should try using different tools to remove them if you are injuring yourself with an e-xacto knife. You should be using this: Citadel Clean-up Kit to remove mold lines and some small high quality sanding sticks. A blade should be your last resort for hard to reach places and then you should be scraping with it not cutting towards yourself. It seems like using the right tool for the job and being more safety conscious would go a long way here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Legionary Lukas Ghent stared out over the valley, towards the approaching warriors of the XIX Legion. At the given signal, they were to open fire, raining death upon the Loyalist scum. Ghent didn't feel anything. His years of traveling across the stars after the disbanding of the XI Legion, and the years since with the VIII, had erased any thoughts of pity, remorse, and guilt.They would die, and he would live. That's all there was to it. Nothing else mattered."Be ready for the signal, lads, and I won't have to knock your skulls around," his sergeant, Balsek Tohv growled.The collective individuals of First Claw murmured their affirmatives, as uniform as their own scavenged power armour.A flare zipped up, over the black fortress that the Warmaster had claimed as his bastion. The signal."DEATH TO LOYALISTS! DEATH TO THE FALSE EMPEROR!" a hundred thousand voices screamed out. I'll have a model update later on tonight. Promise. EDIT: This had been one of the only times I've ever actually cut myself using the xacto. I have the mold line scraper, but, honestly, I don't really like it that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 I did promise a model update, but this is one that no one expected, least of all me. Here is a serious WIP shot Test Model: http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss32/Hellghast/DSCN1568_zps524ed1c4.jpg Want to know what it is? Check it out on Friday Night, or, I suppose Saturday morning for ye English peoples. (I'm Eastern Time US). It is in keeping with my Bonds of Brotherhood theme, that's all I'll tell you for now. Also, I just realized I fethed up the Rotor cannon dude. As sergeants cannot take a special weapon. Grrrr. Oh well, he's now a basic Legionary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I just made my 2nd Forge World order of this month. When it arrives, I'll have my first Terror Squad. The idea is to have each of them be modeled uniquely. I've already had the idea of using Mk3 guys for one, and this new order contains the second. I also picked up something for the new project too. We'll get to that soon enough, though. Tonight's project is assembly. More Marines equals more fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Sweet! Can't wait. Is it volkites? I bet its volkites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Nope, not volkites. Think bigger than volkites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Reaver Titan? That's bigger than a Volkite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Legion Glaive? Thats a BIG Volkite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Did someone sneeze out blamonge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Do volkites get bigger than the legion glaive? OH! Got it, it's totally titans. Heathens nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Scratch built Imperiator Titan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Great work! The running MkV marine with the heavy bolter is an excellent pose! I really like the contradiction of heavy weapon/running pose - I have done a similar one with the Lascannon, but yours I like better! :D Excellent! :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Smaller than a titan, but larger than volkites. I'm not sure if its the same size as a glaive. Anyway EWQATGFJOIAHLIEDUHGAOLIIS!!!!!! NOW they release the Mk2 and Mk3 command sets...after I go and make my order. Well, I sense another one coming up soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Castellax. Or that Achilles-Alpha thingymabobber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 It is obviously the Sicaran. I hope =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hmm, maybe a Fellblade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I will tell all tomorrow night. I need to work a bit more on fluff, but I did paint up a model last night. I'm quite happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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