Kierdale Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 You've got me really considering that commissar kitbash now for an alternate Strakken model. Good job on it.Now that is a nice idea!A less 'jungle' version of Strakken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 You can take the man out of the jungle... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 That head swap on the commissar really changes up the look of that guy. Simple, but effective. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks! It was really easy. All you need is a sharp blade on your modelling knife. The way the kit was designed, half of his head is attached to the body. you basically are adding his face and big pointy cap to it. Cut that half the head off and you can attach any head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Updates for Second Vow: Banner and Master of Ordnance are complete, aside from basing and minor touch ups. Company Commander and HWT are 99% done aside from the crests and emblems. Commissar and Vox yet to be complete but base coated These are fun to paint! Group: http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/Vow2Group_zpsb1d3395e.jpg Master of Ordnance: http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/Vow2MOO_zpsa27c4ad9.jpg Banner: Debating freehand or decals for the script parts. http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/Vow2Banner_zps8570c925.jpg Commander: http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/Vow2Comm_zpsc226cea5.jpg HWT: http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/VVow2HWT2_zpse840171d.jpg http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/VOW2HWT1_zps5fb970da.jpg Still a few odds and ends to do on each, but will be done soon. To those following along, I have my HQ represented by the beret and darker grey material for their uniform. Just to make their rank stand out a bit more. Only exception is the Regimental Officers who will have helmets or other form of headgear. C and C always appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I say go for freehand on the banner. Getting a decal to curve with the embossed parchment might be tough,....and freehand practice is always good (not to mention the feeling of satisfaction when you pull it off well!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 If you use MicroSol(if you're in the future of the USA), it can make decals conform to almost any surface. If you're willing to give that a shot, it would probably produce the best results for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Both Kier and BCK have good points, but given sox is from Britain the mythical MicroSol might be hard to find. As for the models they look brilliant, I demand more close up shots! Red berets are of course the best kind of berets and they go great with your colour scheme... I think I might change my list of "reasons to get a Scion box" to "reasons not to get a Scion box" as it'll be shorter! Keep it up sox you're doing the guard proud :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I likes these, I likes these a lot - particularly the swagger stick on the CO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 We've been ridiculing GW's new "Pirate Captain" Commissars at the local store. My Guard don't run with them, but I'd probably steal your idea for him if I did one day! /Edit/ Oh hey, a second page! Loving the HWT team and your Commander looks borderline pimpin' with that cane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Just thought there's always the option of using a fine pen to scribble on a model, as long as it'll mark it properly :) My Guard don't use Commissars but the previous metal models are so good I had to get them :) The swagger stick is part of the Cadian Command Squad kit, so you can get your commander to swagger as much as you like Juan :D Hmm. I like the sound of a swagger stick. Might need to add it to my Commissar equipment for when you ragamuffins get out of line or a Marine needs to learn his place... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Commissar and Vox added! http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/Comissar1_zps9b7d5932.jpg http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/Comissar2_zpsa46203ff.jpg http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/Vox1_zps4d4d845b.jpg http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/Vox2_zps85edc56e.jpg Will base the lot this weekend and maybe vow something else.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I like the Vox pose - in fact I like it better than the one I put together, especially with the beret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Beautiful work on the Commissar, especially on the cape. It genuinely looks like the leathery material I'd imagine it to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Thanks for the kind words! I find these models are so much fun to assemble and paint. I'm mad at myself for not starting with guard years ago. Also, the Scions box set is really cool. Good bits for veterans, and those Beret heads are the bomb! I plan to make Kell and Creed from my leftovers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Damn.. Now I really want a box of Scions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Good work, keep it coming! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 So vow 2 is complete: http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a496/Odogg242/ETL2Com_zps47e3bef2.jpg I need your opinions on vow 3. The one with the most votes will be what I do: 1. Leman Russ Battle Tank with Battle Cannon, with 3 Heavy Bolters 2. Custom Creed and Kell 3. 2 Chimeras 4. Heavy Weapons Team with Mortar 5. Platoon Command Squad thanks for your votes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DAN+ Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Great job so far sox! As for the next vow.......I'm liking the sound of the Russ or a custom Creed and Kell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Great job sox, they look very good on a desert base. As for the next kit it has got to be the Leman Russ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 for vow 3, why not combine some of them, if manageable? otherwise i'dd just go with the most point hefty vow, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 All would be great especially with your skills and paint scheme. What would you benefit being painted first? Do you game and use any of them more often? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Nicely done with the Autocannon team and Command Squad! I'm going to vote for the Tank. What else would I vote for?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I too vote for the Russ, just be sure to magnetise the sponsons (and keep the turret weapon interchangeable if possible. I simply didn't glue the turret together!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Great job on the vow! What to do next is a tough question but I think I'm going to vote the Russ too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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