++ AUGUSTUS b'RAASS ++ pre-heresy BRASS SCORPION p.247

[Augustus b'Raass]

Alright, this may be the final time I'm asking for feedback. I improved his arm musculature and buffed it up a bit.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/temporary_zpshcfecjw8.jpg

 

Here's his arms with the helbrute pads:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/temporary_zpspuy9fqpt.jpg

 

And here's a line-up of the BT with Helbrute pads, none at all, and DP pads. 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/temporary_zpsa31m1szv.jpg

 

for your viewing pleasure, here's the individual pics in hidden brackets:

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No pads at all:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/temporary_zpsixdzvs0l.jpg

 

With DP pads:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/temporary_zpsmjsqsily.jpg

 

With Helbrute pads:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/temporary_zpsffeahltd.jpg

 

So.... which one is the coolest?

 

Replies:

 

@ Brother Chaplain Kage: Cheers, buddy!

 

@ augustmanifesto: Thanks! Good luck with basing. I find that I cannot pronounce a miniature finished when the base isn't finished, so I include it in the individual painting process - which prevents me from having to do all basing in one go - making it less boring, tedious, and prevents me getting sloppy with it. Perhaps this technique is something for you too? :)

 

@ KrautScientist: Thanks! GLad you like the helbrute pads. They will be detailed... although now that I've beefed his arms up I'm seriously considering going sans pads.... I haven't shaved the dreadlocks off, I've purposefully sculpted muscles over them, because I thought those were crazy - and I actually want this BT to feel completely different from the original metal thirster. Here's a pic of his neck:

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http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/temporary_zpsvpd8ninb.jpg

 

@ dantay_xv: Yeah but I kinda don't have any angron pads... TO store your airbrush, I'd advice cleaning it thoroughly with Vallejo Airbrush cleaner (so taking it aart and cleaning all parts), and storing the seperate parts Jello Jar or some such with a screwed-on lid, filled with water and some cleaning agent. The lid prevents evaporation. When you then get it out, lay all parts out to dry for a couple of hours on paper towels, and then lube everything up with Badger Needle Juice. Then screw everything together and hey presto, your airbrush is good as new. :tu:

 

@ Pearson73: Some chain will be added for sure, along with some skulls and other trophies!

[hushrong]

Weirdly enough I like him without the shoulder pads. He works out and want to flaunt them sweet biceps.

 

However I reallly like the helbrute pads. Nothing wrong with wearing armor and I've yet to see a greater daemon wear those.

[Bryan Blaire]

I'd go with the Helbrute pads. Awesome work in this conversion! Edited June 16, 2017 by Bryan Blaire

[Dr_Ruminahui]

I say no pads - he (and you) should be proud of his muscles and show them off!

 

Inquisitor Psychologis Ruminhui

[Sagentus]

After buffing out his arms i actually thing no shoulder pads would look the best 

[Teetengee]

Would you consider sculpting little tufts of fur down the tops of the shoulders? I think the padless is slightly too little, but the pads slightly too much.

If not, I would go with 1 or 3, my opinion leaning slightly towards 3, but that is hard to say without seeing in in scale in person.

[Mechanist]

The Buffer arms makes the Padless a much more attractive option than it was, however as I type this I got an image of him wearing a tight Vest with the sculpted armour and now can't not see the bodybuilder bloodthirster comparison.

Hellbrute pads look the best though his Right Hand pad with the spike on could do with bedding in a touch more as it's sticking out a bit far.

[Jarka]

My humble suggestion is only one hellbrute shoulder pad.

 

You can choose which shoulder according to which is the bloodthirster favourite arm :) . For example I'm right handed and I would protect my right shoulder since is the one exposed to my enemy during my strikes.

 

Anyway, sir your works are truly amazing and inspiring

[Augustus b'Raass]

The announcement of the second installment of my Inter-Frater hobby challenge event, August Arena, has kept me busy this past week. So sorry about the radio silence here. I did manage to finally get some new Milliput, plus the 80mm base I ordered. So I base a base for the Bloodthirster!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/temporary_zps2uzqzrho.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/temporary_zpsvmwzkndc.jpg

 

Plenty of skulls, as there should be on a Base for the Skull Throne. It also looks strangely delicious... ;)

 

Replies!

@ hushrong: Yeah but he's not there to parade. He's there to take your skull. So helbrute pads it will be!

 

@ Bryan Blaire: Cheers, buddy! Will do!

 

@ Dr_Ruminahui: Haha thanks! I will go for pads, but I'll take your praise! Also, I've never seen you around these here parts, so welcome!

 

@ Sagentus: Aww darn- I went with pads!

 

@ Teetengee: Perhaps some tufts of hair like I did above his hooves? Is that what you mean? 

 

@ Mechanist: I'll try getting some chain link under there.

 

@ Jarka: One helbrute shoulder pad would be a cool option.... Hmmm.... Anyway, thanks for the comment and welcome to the thread!

[rednekkboss]

As for shoulder pads or not, I like #3. For me one of the things with bringing the old models into the present is bulking them out and I like the pads. #3 over #1 because they have less moulding/detail. Just my preference.

[Dr_Ruminahui]

 

@ Dr_Ruminahui: Haha thanks! I will go for pads, but I'll take your praise! Also, I've never seen you around these here parts, so welcome!

 

Thanks!  I've mostly been a lurker since January, though I do have two army threads (see my signature), a WIP thread (http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334305-toy-to-igam-walker/) and have been pretty active in the SW:A thread in the "other games" forum.

 

Anyway, keep up the excellent work. :)

 

Inquisitor Psychologis Ruminahui

[Sagentus]

Really liking the base so far. Looking forward to seeing some paint on the model too :) 

[Race Bannon]

NOT ENOUGH SKULLS!!

 

Did I do it right? Sorry, I'm not used to typing heresy :lol:

 

Seriously, are those real rocks on the base?

[KrautScientist]

The base is looking like the product of an unholy union between a graveyard and a chocolate chip cookie ;)

 

Seriously, though: Seems like a cool start. Judging by your last Bloodthirster base, it should look fantastic when finished, buddy!

 

As for the shoulder pads, I think going with a single shoulder pad would also be an interesting option -- the Helbrute pauldron with the horns is actually the cooler of the two, while the other one looks a little empty. In any case, I'll be bringing along the possible bitz I collected tomorrow, so while I am not saying that any of those options will be the perfect solution, maybe that'll help making the final push and nailing down the look.

[Augustus b'Raass]

@ rednekkboss: Yeah, I figured. It's now between two or only a single helbrute shoulder pad... Or if Kraut (who'se visiting tomorrow) brings something interesting, that. :)

 

@ Dr_Ruminahui: Coolbeans! I'll be sure to check out your stuff :)

 

@ Sagentus: I shall, soon. SOON! :tu:

 

@ Race Bannon: Well, you seem to have a knack for it. So please... come... come... and release your daemons, embrace your inner heretic  And yes, they are real rocks on the base. Is that a surprise? It's just some small pebbles from a basing kit.

 

@ KrautScientist: haha that's what I thought. But with the colours of a fresh pool of tourist hurl. Lolz. I'm looking forward to your arrival, mate. It'll be an awesome get together :)

[Race Bannon]

:lol:

 

I think the pic makes them seem big, I mean, this model is already gonna be heavy ... relatively speaking.

[Augustus b'Raass]

Nah, it's 'only' a 80mm bse. :)
 

I think I have finished the thrister. I did some work on his left shoulder pad, adding a symbol of Khorne with some greenstuff:

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/WP_20170623_007%202_zpsctqwtoti.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/WP_20170623_005%202_zpsn3gyqrxi.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/WP_20170623_006%202_zpssonmeebr.jpg

 

I hope you like. KrautScientist is visiting me this weekend, so perhaps some detail will still be added. Or perhaps he'll bring such cool bits that I'm altering the entire thing! Who knows!

 

Cheers and thanks for your comments. :)

[Mechanist]

That bad boy is ready for paint, though interested to see how working with KrautScientist pans out I reckon your sorted. 

[Pearson73]

Khorne symbol came out really well, nice work!

[Sagentus]

Really like this model, a great deal of work and I'm guessing you learnt a lot too. How did you go about doing the khorne symbol?

[The Traitor]

Damn, I missed so much of your cool work! The old Bloodthirsty looks great painted, as does the chaplain, but this new BT mixing old and new parts... he's simply amazing! The sculpted arms look good (the Helbrute shoulder pads were the way to go in my opinion, so great choice!) and the double handed axe works so well for the model. The only thing that I'm not convinced about are the FF hooves, they seem to big for the model, but he looks ace overall!

[Augustus b'Raass]

Guess who's been getting some paint today? 

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/World%20Eaters/temporary_zpsjngxe48f.jpg

 

:) I'm excited to finally see this guy finished!

Replies:
 

@ Mechanist: Working with K-Sci didn't yield anything for the BT, but was hugely inspirational. We swapped tons of bits and models, of which you'll be seeing plenty in the near future. 

 

@ Pearson73: Cheers! It's going to be gold. :)

 

@ Sagentus: I did learn a lot, and my confidence in my sculpting skills grew quite a bit. That was the biggest achievement, I think. The Khorne symbol was done by rolling up putty (1:1 mix of GS and Milliput) and forming the khorne symbol right on the pad, then using a rounded clay shaper to push the edges onto the pad itself. I hope it works out. :)

 

@ The Traitor: Thanks! Yeah you should visit more often :) I know what you're saying about the hooves, and you're right, but these are less illproportioned than the original and really the best solution at hand short of buying an entire Cygor. 

[abadizzle]

I LOVE THIS.

[KrautScientist]

Looking very promising, buddy!

 

 

 

(...) Working with K-Sci didn't yield anything for the BT, but was hugely inspirational. We swapped tons of bits and models, of which you'll be seeing plenty in the near future.

 

Let me just second that, both with regard to the trip in general and the Bloodthirster in particular: Seeing it up close made me realise that it was basically perfect at this point, with the GS'ed Khorne rune on the left shoulder pad really getting rid of the last area I thought looked unfinished. So for what it's worth, this little guy now has the official KrautScientist seal of approval

 

As for the pictures waiting in the wings, man, you guys are really in for a bit of a treat, if I do say so myself...

 

EDIT: Oh, just noticed that the colour gradient on the hooves I just delicious -- I know, I know, it's all so super-easy with an airbrush, right? I get it already ;)

Edited June 26, 2017 by KrautScientist

[BubblesMcBub]

Wow it is even better now there is a some paint on the guy awesome work!