Inso Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 I am having a quiet day today so... how about a short story? This is the tale of one of the Squats who survived the Tyranids... http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/a-dwarfs-tale.html ... and remember... Squats are people too :) Mithrilforge, Guilloom and WarriorFish 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4385507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Very good read, really makes me want GW to bring them back with the models and rules they deserve. It'll probably never happen, but we're always got this topic Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4385521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) Cheers I've written another tale here: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/the-demons.html Edited May 6, 2016 by Inso WarriorFish and Guilloom 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4386605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 This piece of background explains some of the unit choices in my army: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/after-setbacks.html It crosses the line a bit between abhuman and alien so there was never going to be a time I could post the text here... but it really opens up the door to additional equipment from other codexes :) walter h 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4387876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I wish I could add more likes! It was a great read. In fact it has all been a fantastic read. Please keep it up. I hope someone at GW , is paying attention to this! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4387891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant of Dante Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Cool! You have kept the squat motif (I like the shades) without looking too cheesy! And the gs work is amazing. As are squats. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4387955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 Cheers :) I am trying to end up with a toned down version of Squats where they aren't brightly coloured and don't have chopper-bikes and things like that. A more 'military' look, rather than '2nd edition' with all the garish colours and bizarre equipment. walter h 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4388168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Well, I guess it's back to boring old pictures of converted miniatures again :D ... here's a complete (apart from the light-sabre tips) Primaris Psyker... or Jedi Beastman... whichever works best for you :) (it's an Abhuman... that's OK on here... isn't it!? :o )... http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP104_zpswxzf6myn.jpg There is a bit of blurb on the blog... including some Pug related fun :) : http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/back-to-normal-again.html It's good to get back to normal :D (whatever that is :o ). NightHunters, walter h and Kierdale 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4388535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHunters Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Next up is a standard bearer for the army command squad. He still needs a flag (and I may go back and add a bit of extra detail later) but he is basically finished: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP97_zpsu3ggfbug.jpg And I have been working on something else for a friend's project: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Commission%202/Com2SquatWIP2_zps6ao0ldhu.jpg I am working on a sniper for my army at the moment and a running body for my friend so hopefully, there should be more pix this weekend (the sniper at least) I am not saying that you should do several different poses and then cast them. But I am saying that I would probably buy quite a few! Just loving this thread! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4390010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 You certainly aren't the first to say that :) ... I even have some full body sculpts gathering dust elsewhere (maybe something for the future)... now where did I put them?... Oh... here they are: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Space%20Pirates/SDSculpt6.jpg On a different note, I have only managed a tiny bit of progress on the last of the Jedi Beastmen: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP105_zpsjzddum6b.jpg And there is a bit of news about how the Space Marine part of the army will be filled up, over at Inso's World: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/the-wait-is-finally-over.html duz_ and WarriorFish 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4394870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 In other news... I bought some of the new Mantic Forge Father 'Steel Warriors' recently and have put a couple together. I was hoping that they would fit into my army without any conversion but you will see from the pic that they are far too tall (from left to right: Squat, Squat/Steel Warrior, Steel Warrior, Space Marine): http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Mantic%20Miniatures/ManticSWScale_zpsuw3syj3v.jpg I have quickly put together a mock-up of a Steel Warrior body on the legs from a 'sawn in half' plastic Squat (using blu-tack) to see how it looks... and I think that the height will work but I now need to work out how I am going to convert 20 of them without necessarily having to sculpt 20 pairs of legs :o ... ... nothing ever goes smoothly :( . There are other issues with them but I will sort out a review and post it in my blog once I can bring myself to do it. I am quietly disappointed with them... even though, in their own right, they are nice looking miniatures... just too big for my particular army :( WarriorFish and duz_ 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4401056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 I've got a bit further with my latest Jedi beastman: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP106_zpss3josqlf.jpg For lots more information, including the latest Squat body sculpt and a full review of the new Mantic Steel Warriors, feel free to visit my Blog for the latest post: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/another-week-of-happenings.html Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4401842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hopefully, I can work out how to get some decent casts because I've already started on three pairs of legs: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/SquatScoutWIP1_zps7rtqgncz.jpg WarriorFish and Guilloom 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4403913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilloom Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Are you going for an armored legs look ? Amazing cast btw !!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4405014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Yep, I will be adding armour to them so that they look OK with the armoured torsos. I'll be aiming for armour over the crotch and butt wiith the boots having high 'shin guards' that cover the shin and knee. I haven't cast anything yet... the three sets of legs are in the process of being sculpted at the moment, in three different poses. I haven't received my moulding sticks yet so I can't cast anything until that arrives. I have never used the stuff so I will need a couple of trial runs on some alternative items to get the hang of it :) Guilloom 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4405154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilloom Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Yep, I will be adding armour to them so that they look OK with the armoured torsos. I'll be aiming for armour over the crotch and butt wiith the boots having high 'shin guards' that cover the shin and knee. I haven't cast anything yet... the three sets of legs are in the process of being sculpted at the moment, in three different poses. I haven't received my moulding sticks yet so I can't cast anything until that arrives. I have never used the stuff so I will need a couple of trial runs on some alternative items to get the hang of it I meant generally. Your entire Squat casting/sculpting is amazing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4405231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Well, I've finished the first 'leg blank': http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/SquatScoutWIP2_zpsq6udehij.jpg I will be press moulding this and then adding pouches etc to the casts. I think that the legs have turned out OK (not awesome... just OK) but if the pressmoulding works, it will add a new dimension to how I produce the legs. If it doesn't work, I will have to get them cast up for me... so we'll have to see. this afternoon, I have been messing around with Blue Stuff / Instant Mould and I currently have a little cast drying in the stuff. I just put a standard plastic Squat body in there, just to see how it turns out. It will be squashed after I have seen what I need to :) . I am using a mix of Green Stuff and Milliput in the mould so now it's just a case of sitting and waiting for a couple of hours :) . This could be the start of a beautifull friendship (or not :o ).... Guilloom, elmo, 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/8/#findComment-4406886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Fantastic work on the sculpting/modelling! Great to see some Squats, takes me back to my youth! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4407037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Cheers :) I'll just be ticking along with the leg sculpting because they are a bit down the list of things to complete for the army... the first being the unit of Primaris Psykers / Jedi Beastmen... which, by chance, I have now finished: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP107_zps8aanxruh.jpg I still need to adjust the base to tilt him forward a little but I am glad to have his sculpting done. Next up will be the three Ministorum Priests / Squat Berserkers... but I haven't started them yet. As is usually the case, there is more information on the Blog: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/lots-of-stuff.html Guilloom, NightHunters, duz_ and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4407433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Back to the Squats and here is the first WIP of one of the Ministorum Priests / Squat Berserkers: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP108_zpswwzho4gl.jpg Still a long way to go but this head sort of sculpted itself so I just went with it. The other two are not as far along as this one... but I guess it's a start :D . WarriorFish, NightHunters and Teetengee 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4409060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Amazing... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4409079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 So when are we gonna see some of these painted? You keep teasing with all your sculpts! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4409131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Cheers :) I am more a sculptor than a painter and at the moment, my sculpting muse is very strong so I daren't upset her :o That said, I have ordered some paint and am awaiting its arrival so... who knows? Maybe some of these will see some paint soon? ... or maybe not :D ? duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4410277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 I've started the second Berserker: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP109_zpsro3unbu4.jpg I have also been doing a bit of press moulding: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/SquatScoutWIP4_zpswce3g7gq.jpg The results and a bit more information can be found on my latest blog post: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/press-moulding-fun.html With my thoughts on my hobby on the post that follows the one above... or if you want a link: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/what-heck-am-i-doing.html elmo and Guilloom 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4412343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHunters Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Inspiring stuff fella! Those blue stuff moulds really seem to do the job. Squats ahoy I say Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306932-astra-imperial-guard-with-a-hint-of-heresy/page/8/#findComment-4413194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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