Cadmus Tyro Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) Greetings all, welcome to my XXth legion WIP log. With the release of Betrayal of Calth I have decided to start up a second legion to face off against my iron hands. The alpha legion bring a whole host of new hobby and gaming challenges. Hopefully this blog will keep me motivated! Edited December 24, 2022 by Cadmus Tyro Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 To start with I will be working on the following list (using the BoC contents mainly): HQ Autilon Skorr - 125 Troops Legion tactical squad (x15 marines), power sword = 210 Legion tactical squad (x15 marines), power glove, additional close combat weapon = 245 Legion tactical support (x5 marines), x5 plasma guns, rhino = 210 Elites Cataphractii terminator squad (x5 marines), x5 combi weapons, x4 power gloves, X1 chainfist = 240 Contemptor dreadnought, plasma blaster, kheres assault cannon = 210 Fast attack Legion seeker squad (x5 marines), x4 combi weapons, power sword, rhino = 260 Total = 1500 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4256784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 I enjoy the challenge of some of the poor sculpts presented by GW and the less popular kits (e.g. Tartaros terminators). I immediately started work on the plastic contemptor a few weeks ago in an attempt to repose it: Apologies to those who have already seen this, I wanted to include it here for completions sake. Any ideas on a name for this chap? sockwithaticket, Big Bad Squig, Ovidius Incertus and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4256789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Apologies to those who have already seen this, I wanted to include it here for completions sake. Any ideas on a name for this chap? Alpharius. foamy248, The_Chaplain, Khornestar and 5 others 8 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4256791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Nice work on the fist repose. Makes the model look that little bit more dynamic :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4257033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Cheers Dosjetka! Small amount of progress, the first two tactical legionnaires! Bit of work on the legs to achieve a walking and lunging pose. C&C welcome! Excessus, Soric, ephrael and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4257286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Any chance you could do a short tutorial on how you did those leg reposes? They look pretty simple and yet undoubtedly effective. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4257310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Sure, next time I build one I'll try and take some WIP pics. It's just a simple cut to the groin and green stuff if necessary, the key is finding the right set of legs to work with. I'm still working out which legs you can repose to avoid the ubiquitous "space marine squat"! Thousand Eyes and Soric 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4257349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Cheers, I'd appreciate that :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4257358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 So, quick simple leg re-position tutorial. When posing a marine I try and ensure one foot is facing the direction of their aim, it makes for a more natural pose. I wanted the tactical sergeant to be aiming to the right, there are no leg poses that allow this on the sprue. Leg piece number "9" is probably the best set to extend the leg out to the right: So the opening on the right leg allows you to open up the aiming arm. Sergeant finished: Soric, Big Bad Squig, Grim Dog Studios and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4258193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 This chap took a while to repose! Not fully convinced the leg position is correct. But it will do! BrotherAtrox, IronDrake28, Honda and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strata Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Looking good so far. Just a quick glance over of the above marine, the stance of the legs seems... off.. in the first picture of the set, but it seems fine in the rest of them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Agreed. His pose looks good in the last picture. He does look a little...stubby, though. Maybe if he were taller at the waist? The stubbiness really comes through in the first picture. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Appreciate the feedback. I think the stubbiness is a consequence of camera angle. Looking at the miniature again the third photo is a more accurate portrayal of his proportions. The left leg is a little too inverted, I'll try and reposition it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_dorn_and_for_de_emprah Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Nice job on that SM, but imho there is something that doesn't fit well on the chain: it should end at the top of the bolter. http://s17.postimg.org/52se3rqfz/Cattura.png apart from that, nice job, keep it on! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I think the legs looks alright, though I do agree with FDAFDE (:D) about the chain. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Thanks for the comments guys! I've tried to take them on board, I've reposed the legs and moved the torso up a little. Also re-positioned the chain. I think he looks better? Dantioch, Big Bad Squig, Flint13 and 6 others 9 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Spot on :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrolf the Cunning Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Nailed it, nice work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Nice work. I've been repositioning the plastics to, some of them are a pain to look right. How are you planning on painting them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Cheers hydra, yeah but it's worth the effort in the end! I'm planning to airbrush a metallic blue, but i want to build everything first and paint the army together. Not sure whether to go with the forge world scheme, betrayer41 does a great pale blue/purple which seems closer to the artwork. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Fantastic, I wasn't really a fan of the blue metallic scheme but betrayer41 is fantastic. Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Nice posing, the chained bolter gives a lot of character. Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4259992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 After seeing so many of these B@C marines by the dozens in newly formed companies, it's really cool to see someone taking so much time and care with each individual model. Great work, Cadmus. Looking forward to your next update. Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4260752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 Thanks for the encouragement Flint, and thanks for all the likes/comments so far everyone! It's keeping me going. I wanted to take a poll of opinion about a few details. Is it worth adding chain to each weapon to add character? I see the current tactical squad as more combat orientated, so not your typical sneaky alpha legion team. Hard to infiltrate silently with chains attached to your weapons though! Secondly, should I add some 'reflex scopes' from anvil industry to both tactical squads? (http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/The-Armoury/Ammo/Reflex-Sights) Appreciate your input! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317342-cadmus-tyro-xth-and-xxth-blog-terror-squad/#findComment-4261046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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