Stercus Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Well, a short explanation first... I'm usually painfully slow at achieving any kind of hobby goals but find myself at the moment getting through much more than I usually would, so in short I'm setting up this thread to keep track of it. I don't build much straight out of the box, there's usually some sort of kitbash or conversion going on. Stuff you're likely to see in this thread includes members of one of the three chapters of astartes (all DIY, because well I enjoy it more) that i currently collect: These are the Gatekeepers, an Imperial fists successor who have popped up in these parts sporadically for a couple of years; The Harvesters, an ultras successor using mainly Raven Guard tactics; The Sons of Aetius, another ultrasmurf successor with a pro-roman feel. Im in the process of writing some fluff that connects the three in a campaign setting, as well as painting a few examples of the stuff i have them killing. I'm also planning several allied groups from various imperial agencies, and its a WIP of one of those that is up first for pics: This will be when I finally finish it, Salomin Monkshood of the Aconitas Rogue Trader clan. In game, he'll show up as an Ordo Xenos Inquisitor with retinue. Built from a Dark Elf pirate because i loved the sneer on his face and the crazy hair. (which I'll attach after painting as it has a tendency to snap off) I need to straighten his bionic leg before he gets a proper base, at the moment it has something of a kink in it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 ^ awesome Been looking for some Rogue trader inspiration, so thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3859425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Cheers for the feedback. I wanted to go for a look that said human, but not necessarily imperial. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3859470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dallo Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Nice. That's one freaky looking inquisitor. What is he going to be wielding in his other hand, if anything? Dallo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3859478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I've trimmed the medic's pistol with attached chainblade from the militarum tempestus sprue. Going to run it as a needle pistol. The hand you can see will hold a scroll representing the letters of marque giving him permission to raise hell in the emperors name. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3859486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Absolutely amazing! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3859551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks for the feedback folks. Very much appreciated. I'm going to crack on with a few more pics of things I have in progress at the moment, once again comments and critiques very welcome. This first one is an ironclad dread for my Gatekeepers chapter. its based on the Blood Angels furioso kit, but has been altered to better represent the sons of Dorn. The second picture is a chaplain for the same chapter. I built it for one of Grotsmasha's contests a while back, but as Im about to start painting him, heres a pic of bare plastic. Finally, another entry for a Grotsmasha contest. This is the Lacerator pattern Astartes tank. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3861225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 All is good, but that Lacerator is pure brilliance - how thick are the main gun tubes? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3862059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Cool tank. Could you take a Picture of the dreads hammer? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3862154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 @paladin, the main gun on the Lacerator is made of 3mm plastic rods, as they were cheaper than the tubes. I drilled out the ends like you would a bolter barrel: to be honest, it could be better put together, but as I've not done much scratch building before I'm pretty happy with it.@token, I'll try and snap a few pics of the hammer later today. Have to wait for my 1yr. old to have her nap. It's made from the librarian force weapon arm with a part from the bastion kit stuck on. Right, rugrat is snoozing, so here are a couple of pics of the hammer, and a couple of the chainfist option too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3862215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 I found a couple of other pics while i was looking for ones of the dread's hammer earlier, so here they are. First up, my Rogue Trader's little buddy: Next is Captain Flavius of the Sons of Aetius. Still needs a bit of detailing and i think an extra bit of shading on the white armour. Finally, I found my old Space hulk kit in the attic while looking for tyranid parts (long story, not board appropriate) and this is the first guy i've started to paint from it: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3862320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The Rouge Trader is cool. And the Tank WOW!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3862442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Cheers deathspectre. Always nice when people like stuff I've done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3862516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThroneWarden Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Good stuff. I especially like the pose with the Dreadnought and the unique hammer. Look forward to seeing more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3863053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Cool hammer, but it kinda looks like the meltagun would "melt" the hammerhead. Liking the shield too, some kind of heraldry on it? Not sure if heraldry is the right Word.... Chainfist is cool too, good use of bitz. Its some kind of Ork DCCW, right? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3863058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 I think the saw comes from the Ork dread kit. I got it from a bits site so not entirely sure. I see what you mean about the melta gun, but although you can't tell in the pictures its actually offset a little so it clears the hammer. When I initially glued it on it did fire straight through the hammer head, so there was much profanity. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3863182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaced Hulk Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Awesome stuff! Love the Rogue Trader and the Dread weapons, and the combat shield heraldry on the hammer arm is really well done. As you said, Captain Flavius would benefit from some shading in the white armour plates. I'd probably just try using a detail brush to wash Agrax Earthshade (or equivalent) into the edges and recesses of the armour, then touch up with white again to keep it a nice, sharp look. Look forward to seeing more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3863767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Cheers spaced hulk. Still not sure about what shade to use for the captain's armour. I'm thinking maybe a brown with a slight reddish tinge to offer a little contrast with the green in the pauldrons and chest eagle. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3864187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 The saw is tasty :) You've got a proper sense of reds, too. That's not easy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3864196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 I think it may be beginners luck. I read somewhere that the best way to add depth to red was a green wash... The bangle already had a basecoat of mechrite red, and a pot of vintage '95 Ork flesh wash winked up at me... All in all I'm pretty happy with it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3864202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 ok, heres i guy i built ages ago but only just stared slapping some paint on. These first pics are bare plastic, will snap a few with basecoat on hopefully tonight.. Captain with lightning claws and occasional Shrike counts-as: I've since neatened up a few bits with green stuff, b ut you should get the basic idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3871625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Well, its been a while since I posted in this thread. No sense in chattering on, lets jump right back in, shall we? Those of you who've seen this thread before may remember a rogue trader I was working on (to be played as an Ordo Xenos Inquisitor), well here he is about to receive a coat of primer: and a side view: This guy is something of a bits box project. The base model is a Fantasy Dark Elf pirate, but I've lost count of the number of other kits I've taken bits from. There are certainly bits of Tempestus Scions in there, and even the eyepatch from an Ork Nob. Pretty pleased with him to be honest, especially as its my first attempt at both using green stuff for anything other than gap filling and also scratch-building bionics. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3962606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astartes-ULTRA Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 very nice. I take it that's a Warrant of Trade/Letters of Marque in his hand? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3962997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks. Yes, that's his letters of marque. I need to remember to buy one of those fine liner pens to do some 'squiggle writing' on it. It always looks like crud when I do it with a brush. I have a couple of add ons for this guy too, will put some pics up in the morning. Apart from the ubiquitous servo skulls, I've also built a 'data cognition and extrapolation device' (counts as psychic mastery level 1: divination or telepathy, looks like a floating computer). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3963167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dallo Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I remember this thread. Nice to see you've revived it. Looking forward to more updates. Keep up the good work. Dallo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/299136-stercus-builds-some-stuff/#findComment-3963175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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