Father Mehman Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 You could make it a scout scope and just not do the eye-piece. It would require moving the scope down towards the barrel but it would give it a singular look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Good excuse for some converting though, they look good so I hope to see them painted soon :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Thanks Guys Its been a while since Ive been able to spend any time on these but Ive about got these five finished. Im spending way too much time on each one to ever build a large force but its getting there. I ordered a box of Scions so Ive something to vow for the ETL and I wanted the heads with berets for my guards. Heres where Ive got to. The backpacks need some finishing but they are about done At some point Ive got to come up with squad markings If these are PDF loyal to an Ultramarine planet Ive got to think about incorporating the logos onto the armour. Ive also got the scion flag that I can de-scion and use for my PDF too. Edited September 15, 2019 by UltraRich CaptainDangerous, WarriorFish and Kilofix 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 love the heads from the bearded sergeant on page one all the way through the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Fantastic work, there's no such thing as too much time when they come out like this! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 This is amazing work. I hope mine come out that nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Im on a roll... The next two guys are done. I will paint all of the bases at some point but Im faced with 21 at the moment so I'll do them later Heres a little something Im also working on. Its a homage to MW Ghost Im not sure if the blacks too stark so Ill end up washing it out but what do you think in principal? I think it may look too much like an alien off THEM Edited September 15, 2019 by UltraRich Noserenda, WarriorFish, ranulf the revenant and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 It's a ridiculous amount of effort to put in to a single, relatively low cost model. So naturally that sort of crazy fits right in here ;) Great work as ever, keep that roll going! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys. This is leisure for me after just finishing a set of heavy detailed SM vanguard vets so I dont mind spending the time on them ive just ordered the bits for 3 more character IG troops Ive also assembled the main part of the scions for the etl Ive a half finished base for my land speeder storm and Ive half a mind to do a mini diorama Edited September 15, 2019 by UltraRich BLUESH33P, CaptainDangerous, WarriorFish and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) After seeing the female heads on Mogams army thread I had a look around and found them online Ive been looking for some to make the snipers out of the Gaunt books and these looked really good I ordered them on sunday, got an email yesterday and they came today! Fantastic service Here they are They are really good, Very crisp with a tiny mold line And not hanging around heres my first test Ignore the body. Its one Im still working on Ive got some bits on order so Im going to try and make one of the minis better shaped. longer legs, thinner waist. Edited September 15, 2019 by UltraRich MithrilForge, WarriorFish and CaptainDangerous 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Looks good, I might have to get some of those heads too but all things in good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) A few more bits came today so I thought Id butcher one of the minis to make a female guard I thought about lengthening the legs but in the end they looked odd so I just slimmed them down on the inside and moved them closer I then removed the section between the belt and armour and reduced the width of whats left. All I need to do now is GS a belt back on and clean up around the top of the legs. Heres a comparison shot My ETL vow.... one lady trooper Edited September 15, 2019 by UltraRich CaptainDangerous, Brother Dallo and 4CIN87 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Cool, the only difference I'd make is shortening the model a bit - probably easiest done shaving a little off the top of the legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarians Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I really lov your painting and conversions works, it's look really good and i love the result on the faces, and you have good ideas for the conversions ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Today in the grim dark future I have mostly sculpted belts and buttocks..... To really get an idea of the change here is comparison shot with the same set of legs pre conversion Edited September 15, 2019 by UltraRich WarriorFish and Major_Gilbear 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) ++ETL THREAD++ Im going to drop my ETL vows onto this thread from this point Heres my WIP on Yarrick Edited September 15, 2019 by UltraRich Marshal Argos, WarriorFish and CaptainDangerous 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Excellent progress on Yarrick, very quick too. The highlighting is top notch he will make a fine addition to the table top (in rules too)! :) For the female trooper I think that shaving the waist part of the tunic down might have been a bad idea. I think it being wider would fit the legs better as well as make the model more readily identifiable as female. You'd want to be able to notice it at a relative distance and it is heroic scale so a little exaggeration is not going to be a problem :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Excellent progress on Yarrick, very quick too. The highlighting is top notch he will make a fine addition to the table top (in rules too)! :) For the female trooper I think that shaving the waist part of the tunic down might have been a bad idea. I think it being wider would fit the legs better as well as make the model more readily identifiable as female. You'd want to be able to notice it at a relative distance and it is heroic scale so a little exaggeration is not going to be a problem :tu: Thanks I think you may be right re the legs. Its a first go though I'll post the other one now I've settled on a hot shot Las that has been converted to a sniper rifle. She looks really bulky. WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 It's a lot of work, so there's going to be an element of trial and error. For what it's worth you made it further than my female Guard project. I'm not even sure where I've left the bits, they're around here somewhere... :P The main thing you have to "fight" is the heroic scale has the Guardsmen rather bulky which can make adjusting the scaling difficult. Arms and hands in particular, it's where I got a bit stuck on mine. I am sure that together the barracks will nail down a good method though :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxichobbit Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Instead of shaving the waist down, shave the torso. It shortens the model and gives the impression of wider hips. What I do is cut off the belt buckle, shave off the belt completely then file the bottom of the torso to create a new belt which I stick the belt buckle back onto. Edited May 3, 2015 by Toxichobbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Im cracking on with Yarrick but I massivly underestimated the amount of detail on this mini. Its never ending! I keep finding bits that need picking out and shading Hopefully vow 1 is done tomorrow Edited September 15, 2019 by UltraRich Toxichobbit, CaptainDangerous, BLUESH33P and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxichobbit Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 He looks so 2nd ed :). Although I personally would have been a bit less bright with his colours around the chest, that white breastplate does look spiffing. UltraRich 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaM_TW Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Very nice, I should have one here too. You sure set the standards high! :) UltraRich 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Thanks guys I just want to finish him now but hes covered in detail. Should be done tomorrow then everything will slow down when I start the valkyrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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