Chapter 888 - 1st and 10th (Cap & sternguard)

[Kierdale]

Thank you.

Some years ago GW produced Mentor Legion decal sheets. Back then I didn’t have this army but had always wanted to make some so I bought a coupe of sheets. Luckily as they later went out of production.

 

If/when I run out I’ll have to get some custom decals made, and/or use Plokoone’s Shapeways shoulderpads :tu:

[Syward]

Thank you.

Some years ago GW produced Mentor Legion decal sheets. Back then I didn’t have this army but had always wanted to make some so I bought a coupe of sheets. Luckily as they later went out of production.

 

If/when I run out I’ll have to get some custom decals made, and/or use Plokoone’s Shapeways shoulderpads

Ah, I'm regretting not buying the Raptor's sheets from FW. I'm doing a Raptors army now and I'm kicking myself. LOL. 

 

Thanks for the response, I was hoping you had a Ez-Pz free hand method or experience using customer waterslides & could share. 

[Kierdale]

I’ve learned to buy things when you can. Just in case ;) Too many times I’ve waited and things I always wanted to buy ‘sometime’ have gone out of production :(

 

Luckily I did get one set of the Raptors rhino doors/front plate. I’ll make a press mold of them.

 

In the Forge on the B&C you should be able to find threads on custom decals.

[golfdeltafoxtrot]

I love both the miniature and the map of the Calixis Sector used as a backdrop.

 

Which DH book is that? I'm going to have to shamelessly rip that idea off for the Ordo Militum Calixis Inquisitorial cadre I'm currently building!

[Kierdale]

I love both the miniature and the map of the Calixis Sector used as a backdrop.

 

Which DH book is that? I'm going to have to shamelessly rip that idea off for the Ordo Militum Calixis Inquisitorial cadre I'm currently building!

It’s just the main Dark Heresy (1st ed) book. :)

[Kierdale]

Mentor Legion (chapter 888), 10th company squads one to four complete!

First squad, tooled up for close combat:

Sergeant with combi-melta and chainsword.

Scout with pistol (added targeter to right side from a marine helmet)

Pistol and knife up and ready

And his brother, holding his knife the other way

And the last one. Pistol holstered, he favours his knife. That and screaming “COME ON THEN! :cuss:ING COME ON THEN! Who wants some? I’ll have the lot of ya!”

[Kierdale]

Second squad, snipers

Sergeant taking out a target with his pistol (enemy outflanking them?). Also gave him a comms-set so the squad looks like they are forward observers as well as snipers.

Marksman

Shooter 1

Shooter 2

Rocket launcher. The decals on his right shoulder pad say ‘Firearms Control Power Supply’ (referring to the power cable from there to the launcher). And there is a Caution marking on the launcher itself.

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Good job on the Scouts.

[Kierdale]

Third squad, dakka

Sergeant, lost the lower half of his face and now has bionics. Note the skull-and-crossbones marking on the right shoulder (suggestions welcome as to what this dictates :) That he lived when he should have died? That he has completed X number of assassination missions as a scout sergeant? Other?)

Heavy bolter scout found himself a nice couple of rocks to rest his butt and his bipod on.

Bolter scout stepping up onto a rock

And one stepping down

GRENADE!

Fourth squad, not as much dakka as third, modelled a bit sneaker

Sergeant with storm bolter and grapnel. One of my favourites. Tempted to give him a cigar.

Campaign marking or honour

I’ll take pleasure in gutting you

Advancing with his pistol to do things (read: the enemy) quietly, but also has his bolter ready if he needs to Go Loud.

Squad’s sharpshooter and picnic carrier

And bolter scout

[Krakendoomcool]

Your Mentors are brilliant. You’ve got some great action poses going on with these Scouts. The guy swinging the hook and the heavy bolter guy stationed on the rock are particular favourites.

[MagicMan]

Your Scouts are fantastic, each has so much character. Way to spice up that lame kit!

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Again, good job on the Scouts.

[Kierdale]

Thanks. :)

 

Your Scouts are fantastic, each has so much character. Way to spice up that lame kit!

The normal squad, snipers, bikers and a landspeeder storm give you a fair variety of bits and poses (particularly the LSS-riding scouts).

I can’t wait to get more, though next up is one more captain, five sternguard and a razorback. That will complete my ETL vow.

[Kierdale]

Chapter 888 - Mentor Legion

1st company Razorback

And with Rhino top

Close ups

Hidden Content

The launcher can be removed and the hatch flipped over:

Rolled up camo-net.

The text under the campaign badge reads “The path of the righteous man is beset...”. The full quote.

Danger: High Output Laser

Do Not Look Direct

In Case Of Accident Seek Medical Attention

And No Step on the light and sensor case.

And a tiny skull and cross-bones next to the comm-set

[Pearson73]

Really nice work brother, the dusty weathering in particular.

[Nomus Sardauk]

Pfft. That Razorback is beautifully done Kierdale as I've come to expect from you, although I gotta drop a Like just for that sneaky, sneaky Pulp Fiction reference you snuck in. :)

[Kierdale]

I did these minis last year but never got around to photographing them for this thread. They’re not the best photos but...

Captain

Left arm is magnetised so he can have a chainsword instead.

And Sternguard squad

Those with combi-plasmas are magnetised so they can also take Special Issue bolters if necessary.

Sergeant

A close up of one of the little text decals I scatter about them. Many have them on their arms. Prayers for a steady aim, perhaps.

Heavy- magnetised for heavy flamer or heavy bolter

Marksmanship honours

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Excellent work on the CAPT, the Sternguard Vets and Devastators.

[Lephisto]

Very impressive. It's also great to see someone still paint normal marines.

[jeremy1391]

Amazing! The attention to detail and individualism of each mini is astounding!