Chazzmos Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 I think the main thing may be that the head is too high. If the neck was shorter I think that would make the proportions look better. I think you're right, but I'm going to live and learn on this one and check heights a bit more before starting. I should have definitely dropped it lower! You could always make something akin to scrake mask from killing floor 2. It covers nose partly and mouth fully. https://wiki.killingfloor2.com/images/f/f3/KF2_Specimen_VS_Scrake.jpg Ooh, that would be good for a surgeon. I am pretty committed to keeping him bare headed though, I like the contrast to my other three helmeted HQ units that I've made. So, I wanted to fatten him up a bit, so here's the result: He now reminds me of the heavy from TF2: http://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/thumb/f/f6/Hunter_Heavy.png/250px-Hunter_Heavy.png?t=20141210021647 From some angles the head height looks okay, from others, not so much. It's also a bit too far forward I think. The person he really reminds me of is my first manager in a professional setting. A humongous 6'7" South African who weighed about 150kg. His head sat pretty high, just like my surgeon and he was of similar proportions :D I might have to name him after him... I've also had a go at knocking up a Tallyman: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5266319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Cranked a bit of work today on a new DP for my army, wanted to go with a plague spewer as well. I need to get some bigger wings though! Any tips on positioning would be great on this one, I'll take my time and take feedback :D With silly little wings: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5266416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 I waited a few days for some feedback on the big guy, but couldn't resist getting in and finishing him off! I'm looking forward to spraying some Adeptus Astartes with some Nurgle juice! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5271478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tordeck Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Really amazing conversion work you got going on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5271487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 I've almost finished my mate's Tau army, just some matt varnish and little bits and pieces to go: Once I'd finished them I realised I really needed to push the contrast with the airbrush highlights a lot more than I did. It looked really light when I was spraying, but by the time it dried and I oil washed them, it just blended back to not much! Living and learning I've also got my zenithal prime done on my Death Guard HQ: Really amazing conversion work you got going on. Thanks dude, I appreciate the encouragement! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5275469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 Having almost finished my friend's Tau army, another friend needs some assistance with his Hive Fleet Cerberus Tyranid army, so we painted up some tester models together: I'm also working on some test models for my Primaris Space Wolf force. I'm really inspired by the finish and colours from some other excellent painters on this site, including: LutherMax's Raptors (https://www.themightybrush.com/tutorial/how-to-paint-raptors-space-marines/) and hope to replicate some of his effect and style on them. Grieux's Space Wolves - http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349558-a-skjald´s-tale-of-the-days-of-darkness/ FearPeteySodes Space Wolves - http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-fpss-wip-blog/?p=4501788 For first try, I had a go with: Vallejo Dark Sea Blue Vallejo French Mirage Blue Vallejo Pale grey blue Gloss varnish Made a Lester Bursley Wash using Gloss Medium instead of matt and brown/black mix and thinned it out Second go I used a more neutral grey: Adeptus Battlegrey (base) German Grey (shade) Pale Grey Blue (highlight) Pale Grey Blue/White (highlight) Base colours Gloss varnish Gloss wash 2 drops, 3 water flow improver, 1 drop retarder (NOTE - this wasn't quite strong enough, I needed to go back with neat wash and edge the shoulder pads. Maybe because of the overspray though?) Photos are hard with these guys, I need a better setup I think, but I'm keen to hear input. If anyone has advice on how to airbrush lines as neatly as LutherMax I'd love to hear. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5276766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Eye Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Wow, this is an awesome army. That Mortarion looks ridiculously good in particular. Also, those Tyranids make me smile- not just because they're very nicely painted but I remember that scheme from the 3rd edition Tyranid codex! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5276868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Good job on the xenos. The Space Wolf looks most promising. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5277149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Thanks guys! I've put a lot of hours in over the last few years. So I'm making this new Primaris Space Wolf army and I'd love some thoughts and feedback on the style and motif. I'm going for a primarily viking feel with a bit of wolf, but no wolves running around. I'm also moving towards bare heads or modified helmets on all of them to make them a bit more unique. List: HQ's Bjorn converted into a Redemptor chassis Primaris Wolf Lord/Rune Priest/Wolf Guard Battle Leader/Wolf Priest Rune Priest in Phobos Troops 3 x 5 Intercessors 3 x 5 Infiltrators Elites 2 x 5 Wulfen Heavy Support 2 x 5 Hellblasters 1 x 3 Eliminators 2 x 3 Aggressors 1 x Repulsor Here are the bits I'm thinking of using, if anyone can direct or redirect me to others that would be great! Viking theme stuff Grey Slayer upgrades, throw a few axes in Intercessor units (https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-AU/Space-Wolves-Legion-Grey-Slayers-Close-Combat-Squad-20108?_requestid=2562729) Anyone got any ideas for viking style spears I can find? Pelts/leather/runes MKIII Shoulder pads (https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-AU/Space-Wolves-Mk-III-Shoulder-Pads) Heads This is where I'm hoping to really expand. I'm working with: So in my head I'm seeing: MKIII shoulder pads Bare heads on most models Mohawk heads on Hellblasters as plasma jockeys Some units with alternative helmets (e.g. Deathsworn Helmets on Aggressors) Axes and maybe spears being held Runes/teeth hanging around Some pelts What are your thoughts or suggestions? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5283804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 One of the mohawk-wearing heads looks like he's smoking a cigar. Do they have cigars on Fenris? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5283811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Haha, I'm not sure! I'm definitely more going for 'rule of cool' in the looks rather than fitting with the lore. There is some background about Wolves preferring not to wear helmets as it dulls their senses though... Smoking would definitely dull your senses too! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5283828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Haha, I'm not sure! I'm definitely more going for 'rule of cool' in the looks rather than fitting with the lore. There is some background about Wolves preferring not to wear helmets as it dulls their senses though... Smoking would definitely dull your senses too! So does drinking -tons of mead, and yet Space Wolves do that all the time In regards to the list: It looks pretty good. I like the choice of heads. That'll add a nice amount of character to your Wolves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5283830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Thanks dude! I really like your conversions and the level of them, so you're encouragement is always welcomed :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5283855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HvitrValdyr Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Thanks guys! I've put a lot of hours in over the last few years. I’d avoid these heads. I got them to use on some Wolf Scout conversions and they are way too small. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5283873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Thanks for the heads up... too late though, I already ordered them :( Haven't tried them yet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5283886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 So I cracked back into my Death Guard HQ additions. Not much left to do on these now. Some Blood For The Blood God, Nurgle's Rot, and some eyes. I think I missed the bone on the lord's combi-bolter as well! Oh, and some tallies on the tallyman's board Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5290154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Impressive work on the Daemon Princes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5290549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 I've finally put together and primed my knight contingent for my Death Guard, can't wait to get these guys on the table: And started another ten Poxwalkers so I can field two units of twenty. I particularly like the front and centre guy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5302025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the emperor is scottish Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 How did you achieve this nice blend from red to black? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5302040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 I airbrushed a crimson red (Khorne Red I think) over a black undercoat across the plates at an angle to try and hit the edges mostly and get a gradient, then I washed with a home mixed Lester Bursley Heavy Body Black (Nuln Oil would work fine). If you wanted an easy replication, just black undercoat, drybrush white lightly, drybrush red heavily (two passes), then wash Nuln Oil thickly in the crevesses. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5302593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Continued work on my knights: Pretty excited to try out the Contrast paints they released at Warhammer Fest. I'm already thinking about how to get better results with it though. I'm thinking: 1. Zenithal prime (black>grey>white) 2. Gloss or satin varnish (to make the paint flow well) 3. Metallics 4. Contrast paints 5. Basing 6. Pigments 7. Matt varnish I think it would look pretty good and be something I could absolutely smash an army out with. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5312301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Are those... Makabius?? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5312689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Sure are! Fits well with the Pallid Hand scheme. I've built more blue into the dark grey. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5312747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Yay! Hopefully we'll see rules but I highly doubt it. Even some fluff will suffice but I have a feeling the codex will center around individuals or god-specific Knights rather than Traitor Houses. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5312753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmos Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 I'm a bit more hopeful that that. If we're getting a codex I'm hoping for houses and all! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344499-chazzmos-death-guard-house-makabius-knights/page/5/#findComment-5313044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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