KJB Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 So, with 8th edition rapidly approaching I decided to start a whole new 40k force, and, as hard as it's going to be, there won't be a 30k mark of armour in sight (we'll see how long that lasts...) The plan is to go with a Codex chapter and with rumours of a new Armageddon campaign, I find myself drawn back to the Salamanders (though deep down I really want to do Imperial Fists) With Marines 2.0 on the horizon, I wanted to try and make my guys look a little bigger - So I've built my first tactical marine using legs and the rear torso from the Deathwatch kit, the rest is from the Tactical Squad box - As you can see below, it made quite a difference when compared to a standard Betrayal at Calth marine Here's a shot from the rear, only took minimal knife work to get the Deathwatch torso to fit a standard Tactical torso Hopefully get the rest of the 5 man squad done this week It feels weird not planning a 30k force... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dallo Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 It feels weird not planning a 30k force... If it's any consolation, you can still pretend that they're at the battle for the Emperor's palace, as there was Mk VII kicking about there. I'm liking your test marine, I initially assumed you'd used terminator legs to truescale him. Looks good. I look forward to seeing what else you've got planned for 8th edition. Keep up the good work. Dallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 So, update time - I've completed a 5 man Tactical Squad and a Captain Still up in the air which chapter I'm going to do them as - at the moment I'm 60/40 Salamanders/Imperial Fists Squad. Side view of the midget on the right hand side... Dude with Meltagun Sergeant - Built using legs, right arm, helmet, rear torso, combi-melta and backpack from the Deathwatch kit - Front torso and left arm from the Tactical kit Captain (and Deathwatch Veteran) - Basically Artemis with a Deathwatch Mk 8 helmet and a power sword from the Calth box - Some Inquisition symbols have been removed (right leg and backpack icon) Barrels WONT be drilled - I've wrecked far to many bolters over the years, black dot of paint will be enough for me! Next will be another 5 man Tactical squad - I've another 15 pairs of Deathwatch legs to play with, lets see if I can get some different poses out of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Alessia Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 These look really good and your poses are so dynamic! I actually prefer your marines to the standard size ones. Such a tough call between Fist's and Salamanders, but I think Salies are my fav chapter :) Can't wait to see them painted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Roxtar Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Flamers and meltas are already there, you know which chapter you have to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Promising. :tu: And by the looks of your avatar, I believe thd choice has already been made. All I can say is I very much look forward to seeing the first painted model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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