Inso Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 In another, classic, change of direction, I have been building and converting Exo troopers. These are the most recent ones: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatExo13_zpsfbztoki2.jpg They complete the ten man Exo squad and all of the information and extra pix can be seen here: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/time-for-some-heavy-hitters.html Hopefully, if circumstances improve, I will get some work done on the army command squad... I need to get that finished!!! CoffeeGrunt, our_baz and WarriorFish 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4213194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulpine Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 These are amazing! Your sculpting is fantastic!!! And a squad army is so retro and cool!!! I love it! No bikers? I was thinking about doing a kill team of Squats in exo armour. Using Terminator rules. They would be a squad of this almost extinct race trying to find squat relics. I was going to use this model as a base.: https://www.blackscorpionminiatures.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=302&osCsid=iuha5765ki5dbddo1dnr9t5eo5 I already have one of these for my blood ball team... It's a Very nice model, might be useful to you? Keep up the fantastic work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4213291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carraigf Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Having seen the rest of your work don't doubt these will look fantastic. Loving the mech kit bash, and the fluff is very cool - "mobile infantry made me the man I am today!" :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4213461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Cheers :) @Vulpine: I am using the astra Militarum list (mostly) and I've also used up my fast attack slots (2 Armoured Sentinel Sqns and a Rough Rider squad) so I won't be using bikes. I am also sticking to plastic/resin so would have to find bikes that fit or would have to convert them... so it isn't going to happen. The Terminator miniature you linked to (Black Scorpion) is really cool... a squad of them will be the business. Unfortunately, my terminators are already catered for, otherwise I may have been tempted. @Carraigf: I'm glad you like the mechs... they are Vulkan Battlesuits form Prodos Games and are counting as armoured Sentinels in my army. In fact, I have just spent the evening cleaning and prepping the next three, ready for assembly and converting into the second Sentinel sqn :) Unfortunately, one of them had two left legs so I have had to contact Prodos to see if they will send the right one... hopefully it will happen but just in case, I have bought another Vulkan from EBay so I will definitely have one to rob from if I need to. If I get the leg and the Vulkan, I may well make a 'character' Sentinel :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4216230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 So another drought has passed... and I have a nice picture of another finished unit; the second Squadron of armoured Sentinels: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatSentinel10_zpsahqykxoa.jpg There is more info on my blog: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/another-item-ticked-off-list.html Carraigf, elmo, CoffeeGrunt and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4225527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I have genuine trouble sometimes seeing where the original sculpt ends and your plasticard work begins. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4226117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Cheers :) I try to make them as seemless as I can but am not always as successful as I would like. I am now hoping that I can get to grips with the command HQ squad so I can finally start some painting (even I am tiring of staring at an unpainted army). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4226189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 I have finally started to get some work done on the command squad: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP83_zpsrv9p6hzj.jpg Still lots to go but there are a few little 'bumps' that I need to iron out with the unit before I will be able to finish them. I will be the first to admit that they aren't necessarily the best armed/equipped unit from a gaming perspective... but I don't game so it doesn't concern me too much. As usual, I have added extra details and other things, in my weekly blog post: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/its-just-case-of-getting-there.html WarriorFish and Arkaniss 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4231960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Yep, still love the noodley appendages WIP shots :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4232006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 :D Gotta start somewhere :D! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4232065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 I have now finished the commander: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP84_zpspg3yjkyp.jpg ...and will be moving onto the next member of the squad soon. I have also been working on the second primaris psyker/Beastman Jedi and have been preping some miniatures for paint (amongst other things). There is more information and pictures on my blog here: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/we-have-commander.html walter h, WarriorFish and Arkaniss 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4238348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theduke08 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Ive seen your work on warseer and have to say this is one amazing log. I wish that I had your skills in sculpting and converting! Every model has its own character and personality! Keep up the good work and cant wait to see some paint on that command squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4238368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmacht Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Space Dwarves...this is awesome. Really great work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4238626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassWave Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I just stumbled upon this, and I am very impressed! Ill be watching closely :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4238980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Cheers :) I have started putting paint on a few tester models so I should have an idea of how I'll paint them all soon :) walter h 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4242230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 The painting has started: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Painting/SquatPaint2_zpspylghcub.jpg All the information is here: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/the-start-of-next-phase.html elmo, morroccomole, Arkaniss and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4244829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 I was thinking of using C with the sleeve colour of B... what do you reckon? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4246512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I think that would work well, both have more definition with the colours used but they all look good :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4246525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Aaaand... that's it for now :) http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/with-bump.html Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4250905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 16 months is a long time for a single project! I like to swap around, keeps things fresh and there's always something different to do :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4250921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 So I saw some female head sprues over at Statuesque miniatures ( http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/ ) and thought that they would look good on a few Squats... so I bought some and fitted one on a Squat body. Initially they were slightly small but I padded out the cheeks and this is what I came up with: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Ladies/SquatVet1_zpsixv6rzwy.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Ladies/SquatVet2_zpsn1mlgyiy.jpg I will be putting together a unit of these and will use them as veterans. Most will have berets :) . I just need to decide on what special/heavy weapons to give them now. This is the first painted 'official' member of the army to be painted :). elmo, Mithrilforge, WarriorFish and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4306329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Excellent work as ever, you wouldn't know GS was involved by looking :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4306341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Cheers :) I have another five (with berets) on the table at the moment. The trouble is, I tried using the plastic arms for them and they just looked so bad that I am going back to the arm sculpting process I have used for the other Squats... so they may take a little while to finish. The plastic arms are really rubbish when used for two handed weapons :( The five ladies have wire arms at the moment and will be getting some Green stuff added later :) . I'll get them converted and painted before I move on to the remaining 4 (3 special weapons and 1 comms). WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4309187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Ladies/SquatVet3_zpsn3w6tpwn.jpg WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4309787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Not something I am proud of (using ACTUAL Lego for conversions...) but I have been mulling something over and it just wouldn't go away :) : http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP88_zpsin7ex8li.jpg I'm still waiting for 8 wheels to turn up... but every Squat army needs some transport :) walter h 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/6/#findComment-4312790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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