Totem Pole Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 It's a conversion of a standard Mk 4 helmet. I glued in the spikes, that I shaved off of some plastic figures. I smoothed the gaps with liquid GS. I also used Liquid GS, to fill in the grille vents, on the face plate, so that I could have a smooth and even surface, to paint on the skull. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3785607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Did you end up using it? If not, do you want to sell it?! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3785610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 It was salvaged by a heretic: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page-4 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3787959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Specialist gunner joines the squad. http://i.imgur.com/yfjWQr3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ODqxEjB.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hUSvtVM.jpg http://i.imgur.com/L8fMepK.jpg http://i.imgur.com/XH5uMzk.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8sxP6yf.jpg http://i.imgur.com/cRTmJft.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3789231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 EDIT: Double post. Could a mod remove it? Thanks in advance. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3789237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Ah yes I did see that model actually. I love the skull you painted on the helmet anyway, I might steal the idea! ;) The new Scion looks great, nice colour choices on the plasma gun. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3789258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwunzgofasta Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Absolutely superb. I dont suppose you could share your weathering/damage/chipping techniques? I always paint my models clean but I look at your stuff and it makes me wants to give damage a go! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3789262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Absolutely superb. I dont suppose you could share your weathering/damage/chipping techniques? I always paint my models clean but I look at your stuff and it makes me wants to give damage a go! I think he gave some tips on that a couple of pages back - see page 4 post #92 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3789265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Your work here is sublime - I have run out of likes! My faves are your Fists - beautiful work, well they all are :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3789292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 By the gods you are an amazing painter. Everything here is a real feast for the eyes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3789458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 As always, excellent work. Though, I must ask this: do you ever paint vehicles or larger-scale models? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3789540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 As always, excellent work. Though, I must ask this: do you ever paint vehicles or larger-scale models? Never done any vehicle work, but it is something I've been thinking about lately. Though if I was to dabble in it, it would probably by with historical millitary models. For all my love of Warhammer art design, few vechicles in 40k ever captured my imagination. The only Imperial tanks I like, are some of the Forge World ones, and these are way too expensive for my wallet (especially considering how much better models I can get for this price, from the historical range). Recently, like many, I've been enchanted by the Imperial Knights, but those are too large and intricate, for my current schedule. Then again, I've always had a soft spot for IG Valkyrie. Had to take two weeks off the hobby, but I am back and the Scions squad is almost finished. Should be 100% ready tommorow. For now, here's the sergeant. http://i.imgur.com/erTf1cT.png http://i.imgur.com/YvjrNm6.png http://i.imgur.com/u1T5L8O.png http://i.imgur.com/2rPoftO.png http://i.imgur.com/XDeLAXT.png http://i.imgur.com/qOwvpFu.png Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3813212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Fair enough :) Great work on the Sergeant! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3813216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Also, though the short fling with Imperial Guard was fun, after I finish the Scions, it's time to get this thread back to it's Astartes roots. So here's another wip: http://i.imgur.com/gnGhWFK.png http://i.imgur.com/CpX59XC.png Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3813249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Colour me Silver, Blue and excited. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3813257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Marines Errant, a Chapter I always love to see Is the symbol freehand? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3813421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 That is a lovely paintjob, how did you do the blue? Did you do the whole model silver and then use a clear blue on one half? However you did it, that model is top drawer!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3813425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Marines Errant, a Chapter I always love to see Is the symbol freehand? Freehand unfortunately. I say unfortunately, couse I botched it a bit, and it turned out sloppier than I would have liked. Can't correct it without repainting the whole shoulder pad. That is a lovely paintjob, how did you do the blue? Did you do the whole model silver and then use a clear blue on one half? However you did it, that model is top drawer!! I did the blue first, then added the silver, using masking tape as guide (it's not a perfect 50/50 divide in all places though, I still have some corrections to make). The blue is based around GW old "Enchanted Blue" (shaded with progressive additions of Regal Blue and highlighted with adding white), which is a shade I always liked, but I mixed the blue with a bit of Vallejo metallic medium. I eschewed the classic blue and white colour scheme of Marines Errant, for the new Forge World version, where white has been replaced with chrome/silver, and blue had a polished metallic quiality to it. The addition of metallic medium gives a bit of a sparkle to the blue tones. I also combined it with giving it a coat of semi gloss varnish. Unfortunately this effect doesn't translate well to photographs, as metallic and polished surfaces are notoriously hard to take pictures of. I might have to do some experimenting with my camera, before the mini is finished. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3813704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 An Errant Cool Nice freehand. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3813709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Finally finished the last Scion. Also made some small tweaks to the previous ones. Those bastards turned out to be more time consuming than expected. But I am happy with the way they turned out. The sculpts are such fine subjects. Will probably experiment with different colour schemes in the future, but only on single Scion display minis. Not touching a whole squad of those buggers again. The figures are available for sale if anyone's interested (link in my signature, starting from 1£ bid) Okay then. Back to the lone Marine Errant, I guess. Cheers http://i.imgur.com/UzYtkfi.png http://i.imgur.com/76iD5y8.png http://i.imgur.com/aRdwS7r.png http://i.imgur.com/1SlArbR.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/jXkdgTc.png http://i.imgur.com/RN8GSjs.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/OB3WEmF.png http://i.imgur.com/6Eav7ny.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/heXKmOU.png http://i.imgur.com/nMzoGi2.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Q3LuTQ2.png http://i.imgur.com/gHXBSwE.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/rrjGrO5.png Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3815860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Congratulations on finishing the unit - they look fantastic :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3815931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Quick question: do You guys recall any smiling headsculpts, in any of GW miniature ranges? I am planning a helmetless Astartes conversion, and I wanted it to sport a bit of a smirk. But now that I think about it, I cant recall any such headsculpts amongst GW minis. It's just a blur of clean shaven shouting, snarling or grim faced heads. Well, Sigvald comes to mind, and that's it. But I know it can't be the only one. Any suggestions here would be much appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3819334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Hmm. Right off the top of my head, the only two I can think of are Lukas the Trickster from the Wolves, and Sigvald the Magnificent from the Fantasy range. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3819343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrion Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Sicarius has a bit of a smirk to him I think. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3819403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Right. The old Sicarius model, has the perfect, righ-sided smirk and head shape, for what I wanted. Thanks for the help. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285797-index-astartes/page/6/#findComment-3819427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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