Wraithwing Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Greetings folks, I've recently gotten back into the hobby, as I felt that the Stormclaw box set was too good to miss out on. Also, the miniature for Krom just blew me away, so starting a new Space Wolves army was a no brainer. As such, I've started this WIP thread, more to motivate me, as well as to gather feedback on what I'm doing. Now, while I love the miniature for old Fierce-eye, I do not like his fluff or personality, so have thought about converting the mini into a Ragnar counts-as, or an as yet undecided Wolf Lord (Erik Morkai was an old fave). So, first post in the thread is to test the water with this guy: Obviously, the sword hand is the wrong way round, and will sort it out once I find a suitably posed hand. What do you think? Cheers, WW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Guard Dan Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I think it looks good. Looks really good. That body belongs on a Ragnar. Most definitely. Or a Morkai. I am excited to see some paint on there once you get that hand turned around. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3751779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrogzc Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I like it, but SW have better swords to represent the Frostfang of Ragnar, I think. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3752350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khine Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Suggestion. Instead of the chaos chainsword. Use a Chaim axe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3752399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadir Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The hand wielding the sword is the left one... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3752407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper_Hawser Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The hand wielding the sword is the left one... Wraith knows that, he is just testing whether the swords looks ok or not. My opinion, yes but a bit awkwardly long. Maybe shorten it a bit. The Grey Hunter sprue has a nice right handed chainsword with a wolf head as the hilt/motorised bit of the chainsword. Also, suggest to use a melta bit on the bolt pistol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3752417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvmoogy Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I really like it! Re: the chainsword, have you thought about one from the Space Marine Vanguard Vet kit? They have some pretty ornate looking ones and you can get one for 50p from http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3752446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for the positive comments so far folks. The hand wielding the sword is the left one... Wraith knows that, he is just testing whether the swords looks ok or not. My opinion, yes but a bit awkwardly long. Maybe shorten it a bit. The Grey Hunter sprue has a nice right handed chainsword with a wolf head as the hilt/motorised bit of the chainsword. Also, suggest to use a melta bit on the bolt pistol. I'll look into using the Grey Hunter sprue for the Chainsword. I wanted one that was longer, and looked like it was a Frost Blade. Maybe I'll slightly extend a Grey Hunter sword. I'm curious, why the suggestion of the melta bit for the Bolt Pistol? I really like it! Re: the chainsword, have you thought about one from the Space Marine Vanguard Vet kit? They have some pretty ornate looking ones and you can get one for 50p from http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/ Thanks for the suggestion, will check it out. The more rum ours we get about the new Codex, the more I'm inclined to wait until we get some solid info on potentially new models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3752556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwingt65 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for the positive comments so far folks. The hand wielding the sword is the left one... Wraith knows that, he is just testing whether the swords looks ok or not. My opinion, yes but a bit awkwardly long. Maybe shorten it a bit. The Grey Hunter sprue has a nice right handed chainsword with a wolf head as the hilt/motorised bit of the chainsword. Also, suggest to use a melta bit on the bolt pistol. I'll look into using the Grey Hunter sprue for the Chainsword. I wanted one that was longer, and looked like it was a Frost Blade. Maybe I'll slightly extend a Grey Hunter sword. I'm curious, why the suggestion of the melta bit for the Bolt Pistol? I really like it! Re: the chainsword, have you thought about one from the Space Marine Vanguard Vet kit? They have some pretty ornate looking ones and you can get one for 50p from http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/ Thanks for the suggestion, will check it out. The more rum ours we get about the new Codex, the more I'm inclined to wait until we get some solid info on potentially new models. I agree with the last statement. I am not touching any miniatures untill i have read the codex. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3752610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 That Rags looks menacing indeed!! Nice little conversion!! I'm not building any models until the new dex hits either. Well, I am not committing to any weapons as of yet. Legs heads and torso's are being prepped for the upcoming wolftime!! End of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3752658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Love the conversion. I for one really quite like that sword, looks really brutal. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3752996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I agree with the last statement. I am not touching any miniatures untill i have read the codex. That has been my approach for the last 25 years; it hasn't let me down yet. V Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3753020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Decided to do a test Grey Hunter to get my head around the new paints and the colour scheme I was looking for. Here's what I have so far: I'm quite pleased with the way it's turned out, the lighting is a bit off in the photos though. I wouldn't mind putting a glaze over the armour, but not sure what to use. Do any of you guys have any suggestions? Cheers, WW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3753153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Wraithwing, are you wanting to enhance the blue or grey appearance on the armor? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3753226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Wraithwing, are you wanting to enhance the blue or grey appearance on the armor? I was trying to go for a similar tone to the wolves in the stormclaw set, so I guess blue. I'll post another picture later in natural light. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3753436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvmoogy Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Personally, I'm going to have mine the kind of colour you have higlighted your mini on the arm.....quite a bit lighter I guess. Having said that, I do like the darker colours. Check out my friends WIP (Dantay_XV) over on Dakka.....I love his HH-era termies! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/300/321095.page Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3753477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Took some more photos in better light: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3753514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemac Vradon Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I really like the colour you have going there. As for the sword for Ragnar, I used the chainswords from the grey hunters frame and cut them in half and stuck the ends together to make a longer version. You can see it here. Hope that's of some use. Nemac Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3753552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 You should be able to make a decent glaze out of Russ Grey or Fenrisian Grey (the latter if you want a bit brighter tint over all) by mixing them 1:10 with Lahmian Medium or another matte acrylic medium (not varnish, just medium). Play around with the ratio some to get it to the opaqueness you want it (the more Lahmian Medium/matte acrylic medium, the more you are going to be able to see through the glaze layer). You could use Guilliman Blue glaze if you really wanted to make it blue, but I think that would tint it "true blue" without much of the grey coming through. You could do the above with something like Administratum Grey if you wanted to have a lighter grey over all tint. P.S. awesome job on the Wolf so far! :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3753791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Almost finished my test miniature. Quite happy with the way he's turned out, so think I'll paint up another four in this scheme. Really don't want to get too far with modelling, with the codex on the horizon: I've left the right shoulder pad blank, as I'm undecided on which Great Company these guys belong too. It's a toss up between Ragnar Blackmane's, Harald Deathwolf's or Erik Morkai's. Cheers, WW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3754904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemac Vradon Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I really like this scheme, kinda wish id seen it before I started mine but I'm a bit too far along now :P. good stuff, looking forward to the next update. Nemac Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3754933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvmoogy Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Very nice! Love that scheme! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3754960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Just a quick update, more to keep the thread alive more than anything else. Grey Hunters so far: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3774528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Looking ace, really like the twin red pads, have gone for a similar idea on the ones im currently doing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3774545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Jbickb Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Those look very nice mate, I like em Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294055-wraithwings-space-wolves-wip-thunderwolves-painted/#findComment-3774914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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