DimDim Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Music for mood setting, excuse the AOT: Death. Death is my certainty brother. It is where I place my faith. Death and our gene father. ~Veteran Sergeant Selucia "Honored are the noble fallen!" "Strong of determination, true astartes of the seventh were they!" These are the words echoed by the incompetent. My brothers mean well by their words, but they lack an understanding of what those legionaries were. Honored they should have been far before their deaths in battle. Our gene father knew that, I knew that. Why couldn't they? No astartes but they had the courage to take the black, a black not of the cloth of the Templar's, but of dread and resolve far deeper. To envelope oneself in the pure unending black of midnight by choice is a oath to one's legion and loyalty above all. Squad Selucia served beneath my banner for as long as the traitors revealed their colours. They never asked for promotion, for veneration of their deeds. All that was required by those five was an allotted time in order to renew their oaths after an engagement. To speak the words, and kneel before the statue of our primarch and the emperor himself. Never have I rested so long on the loss of our warriors. Not since The Unheard War. -Clip 17 of Rembrancer Astocrates recordings with High Commander Strategos Dimitrios. Tactical Destroyer team Selucia: Pict capture siege of Terra Pict Captures taken before the tactical withdrawal behind the walls of the imperial palace by task force Hellas, upon which all of tactical destroyer team Selucia would meet the emperors grace. Upon viewing the status of the groups speed, Sergeant Selucia deemed that the rear elements of the column would be caught by the pursuing World Eaters. Knowing the rear guard would not sustain the assault due to its composition primarily of the remnants of an imperial army group, the destroyer team chose to stay behind in order to stem the tide of the encroaching traitors. When the tactical marking of the team was viewed closing distance with traitor forces upon the tactical display of the Strategos, the high commander clambered atop a sicaran to gain view of the team. Thirty seconds after the issue of a direct order to withdraw with the group, Sergeant Selucia responded with one last vox broadcast before sight of the team was lost in the wave of World Eaters. "Ave Strategos, we who are about to die salute you." The detonation of three phosphex charges consecutively could be viewed 47.8 seconds later. The sacrifice of Team Selucia ensured the savior of the rear groups status and saved the lives of numerous imperial loyalists. Glory to the Honored Dead. Comments and Criticisms welcomed DimDim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Destroyers in the VII are like a blank canvas and you've done a really solid job at forging your own narrative within that construct. Consider me a fan, brother. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dallo Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Is that an Executioners reference I see? Glad to see you finally got these guys up. Their fluff is great. You should be proud of them. Keep up the good work, and I hope your dog is doing better. Dallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I...ran out of likes... :( Really like the black scheme but its missing something...I cant put my finger on it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 These destroyers are looking sharp; nice weathering! Could maybe add oxidation/discoloured burns to stand out though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Callius Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Amazing stuff brother! It's not often that you see detroyers from the VII, a pity really. Yours are looking as though they've been beaten but not broken, ace painting there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 This is great!!! I love the Stoicism and the honor that you give them within the 7th legion. Most of the time the destroyers seem to be the miscreants which is a shame. That paint scheme is amazing, love the black that's nice and worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimDim Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 I...ran out of likes... Really like the black scheme but its missing something...I cant put my finger on it Would that certain something be MOAR YELLOW? For better or worse I know you Slips Destroyers in the VII are like a blank canvas and you've done a really solid job at forging your own narrative within that construct. Consider me a fan, brother. Amazing stuff brother! It's not often that you see detroyers from the VII, a pity really. Yours are looking as though they've been beaten but not broken, ace painting there This is great!!! I love the Stoicism and the honor that you give them within the 7th legion. Most of the time the destroyers seem to be the miscreants which is a shame. That paint scheme is amazing, love the black that's nice and worn. Thank you all for the kind comments peeps and the crit Pearson, I was thinking of using the oxide but ive never really been into that stuff. In terms of chemical burns im thinking of using some vallejo effects mixed together in a yellowy potion that might work well (rust, and oil effects among others) In an attempt to keep the ball rolling I bring you this short preview..... Listen while reading for full effect He chewed his lip. An old habit from his time as a whelp on Inuit, and one the indoctrination never shook from him. The position was empty, but Astor knew when he had a feeling it was more than that. it was a truth. As the rain began to fall Astor checked his wargear, four magazines, one blind and two frag grenades. More than he needed. Astor had been hunting the Son for nearly three standard terran days now, and this was the closest he had been. He knew that was the snipers hide, It had to be. His gut told him. Then suddenly and as fast as it appeared, the glint of something from the hide disappeared. "I knew it." Focusing his optic Astor checked his range and the windage..... 2,545 meters. Settling into his position Astor racked the bolt carriage on his boltgun. Nothing was to be heard but the thunder and the rain pattering upon his wargear. Astor closed the pressure on the trigger. All the while he chewed his lip. Best regards, DimDim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 This is such an amazing and mean tease!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Astor is looking good and I love the way your destroyers turned out. They look well worn but still ready to dish out the pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimDim Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 While this isnt fist specific, I figured I would post here anyways. My March of the legions entry this month, DimDim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimDim Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 So as everyone probably knows, Alexis Polux just got his own FW official fig at the weekender. While most people rejoiced at the excellent sculpt, I toiled in gloom and threw a hissyfit in the corner under a bridge. While figure is awesome, I just dont think that the sculpter really read into the background of Polux. While Sigismund is the knight paladin in shining armour, Polux is the no non-sense straight to the point commander, a practicalist, and most importantly a realist. He does not have the aspirations to be a hero, he just is one. While the idea of honor is admirable, he is more concerned with his objectives and his men. In my mind this will always be Polux(the marine punching the iron warrior): No over embellishment, just badass. Here is my attempt to use a body from the mk3 command set that I did not have a use for and convert my own Polux: In reality he should have mk2 pads, but I ran out Opinions? DimDim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 As a representation of the figure on the Book Cover, Pretty spot on. How do you plan on tackling the Combi-Melta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionofjudah Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Maybe some spacer under his feet and build up his base a lil to make him taller than the regular marines around him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Yeah, he should stand a bit above his fellow Astartes in keeping with the description from the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dallo Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Looking good. Did the GS take long to do? Dallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Very nice model. I do really love that Shadows of Treachery cover. Nice to see someone else using it as a basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Great job on the Destroyers, they look awesome! Can't wait to see your Polux painted up :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimDim Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 As a representation of the figure on the Book Cover, Pretty spot on. How do you plan on tackling the Combi-Melta? Thanks! I was thinking of modding it onto the fist like the "official" fig, but im thinking something with the shield might be a little more original. Maybe some spacer under his feet and build up his base a lil to make him taller than the regular marines around him His base will be large compared to the other breachers who he will be joining, but if you look at the chest area you can see that ive given him some extra height via greenstuff. Looking good. Did the GS take long to do? Dallo Kind of. Ive painted alot of fists via freehand before, so i know how the different parts of the fist are supposed to turn out in the end, it just took alot of trial and error with the greenstuff :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 That is a nice conversion for Polux! I definitely love that you have chosen that bit of artwork for your inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 As a representation of the figure on the Book Cover, Pretty spot on. How do you plan on tackling the Combi-Melta? Thanks! I was thinking of modding it onto the fist like the "official" fig, but im thinking something with the shield might be a little more original. *snip* I HAD THE SAME IDEA TOO! Put it along the top/middle of the shield on the inside. Or have the bolter component at the top and melta lower down. Something like that, if it was clear.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Very nice work fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimDim Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Since building "Polux" ive really felt the hate I have towards that other mk3 body, and since have cut up my previous praetor for a new body. Why destroy my praetor? While I love this body I just never felt it truely represents what my character is about (no robes, robes are awesome) so ive decided to redo the figure with the body of the champion/captain of the fist command set. Might be march when I finally make that order, but when I do expect kit bashed Templar brethren to come along aswell. Polux MK2 (sans extra height mods and new base): Thoughts? DimDim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Prefer this . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loketh Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I like this one better. I'm not sure why, but he brings the image of the book cover to mind far more quickly than his first incarnation did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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