Noctus Cornix Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 So I finished this test model last night. Its my first test model Thallax using the color scheme I'd like to go with my Word Bearers, a detachment of Mechanicum Thagmata from Incaladion, and what would later by the Silent Forge. He's basically all done except for his base, but I wanted to gauge some opinion and see what people thought. Please let me know what you think! http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac352/Noctus-Cornix/20160503_123723_zpsdugmazlm.jpg http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac352/Noctus-Cornix/20160503_123738_zps1r7ynntg.jpg http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac352/Noctus-Cornix/20160503_123758_zpsddla8lac.jpg Enjoy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athrawes Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Man, I love the use of the daemon skull decal on the faceplate. It reminds me of Jim Raynor from starcraft which is awesome, but it also adds a ghoulishness to an otherwise sterile, mechanical body. Well done! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Damn dude. That looks absolutely badass. Like Athrawes said, the Word Bearers decal on the faceplate is awesome. Now, go do an army of these guys! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna707 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Fantastic! Great idea with the faceplate! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Nice face plate, adds a lot of character. The blood on the corpse looks good too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Much appreciated, guys. I'll admit, the inspiration for the face mask was inspired by Emile from Halo Reach, one of the few things I really enjoy from that series. I'm really glad it came well, even though I ruined two white daemon mask decals first ;_; Damn dude. That looks absolutely badass. Like Athrawes said, the Word Bearers decal on the faceplate is awesome. Now, go do an army of these guys! :D Buy me an army of them and I will. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Very nice. Where did you get the corpse bit from? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagoth Ur Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Good grief, now that is amazing! The faceplate looks awesome! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I do really appreciate all the love, gents. Out of curiosity, does anyone see anywhere that I might have missed or doesn't quite work. I noticed earlier that I kinda put too much wash on the vents of the Lightning gun on the right side (though you can't see it in the pics) Just want to be sure I didn't miss anything or the composition seems decent enough. In retrospect, while my original intent may have been to put a daemonic face on all of my Thallax, I don't think I will. Just for this guy alone I had to try three times (thus I had to scrap two daemonic face decals) but also because I think that if I have a full squad of 9 Thallax, all with the face paint, it might make it stand out less. So I think I'm going to try and sparce it out, have a few varying face paints, maybe a bloody hand print on one and then a few of course that don't have any. I think it would be better for the long run in terms of the squad. The point of the decals and Daemonic stuff is to try and make each seem somewhat individual. I want the ferocity of the Machine Spirit and their Bestial Protocol to stand out against the simple uniformity of the machine model. If I make them all look the same, would kinda defeat the purpose. Very nice. Where did you get the corpse bit from? Corpse bit is from the Pile of Bodies from Secret Weapons Miniatures... kinda expensive for what you're getting, but I've already bought two and I'll probably be buying a third at some point. These corpses are just too damn good. Here's a link and a pic. http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/images/CB1036.jpg P.S. Don't buy their Sack O' Skulls pack. In contrast to the Corpses, the skulls are fat, cartoonish, and kinda ow quality. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Cato Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 That's an amazing model! I hope you can continue the army! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 They are nice, but they are also quite expensive, hrm......As for the the face paint. I would keep it very scarce, maybe only this one in fact. Or perhaps for sergeants. You are right that it would lessen what is a very cool individuality if you spread it out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBA Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Looking great. Nice choice with the face, even if it feels a little familiar these days in other medium. Works against the cold lifeless machine form. Interested to see what you do with the bigger bots :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I do want a Castallex squad to use with a Praevian. Being Word Bearers they'd be allowed to have access to the Dark Channelling rule... Daemon Castallex. Hell yeah.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4383990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
helterskelter Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Steam punk willy from Sinister Dexter!!! I approve :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4384020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I love the demonic face. Looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4384046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Steam punk willy from Sinister Dexter!!! I approve I have... no idea what those things are. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4384338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
helterskelter Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Steam punk willy from Sinister Dexter!!! I approve I have... no idea what those things are. http://static6.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_small/8/85763/2309838-sd4.jpg Willy is in the back :p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4384342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 ^^^ anyone else notice Abnett on that comic cover Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4385221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 My only criticism is the cabling I feel it needs a more plassteel look rather than the hum drum silver which isn't really even a deal I just thought maybe a darker wash? I only suggest that as it sort of steals some focus from the face and for this model I personally feel that the face is the focal point especially with all your other muted tones. Other than that it's an ace model and I love the way your taking this idea. You probably don't agree with me which is fine I just thought I'd shoot you my 2c Good work as always brother Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322047-dark-mechanicum-test-model/#findComment-4385318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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