The_Stray_Idea Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 So I have been a way a while. New job, gaming with the last legion, few other small projects in between. I have thrown myself at the first legion with the aim in mind of having a gaming army that can be played as both traitor and loyalist at events. As well as push me with exploring black armour and some freehand elements as well. With regards to the army itself. I’ll be using mainly MKIV as it’s an adthetic I prefer though other marks will be turning up too. As for the project it’s self. I kicked it off with a Calth box along with a few Dark Angels boxes and finally a box of Custodes jet bikes that will provide an interesting challenge to work on. Here is a little taste of the veterans of the 1st. Volkite will be added. Stray Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Cracking stuff, the DA terminators work so well with Cataphractii armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5132289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Great work! The two kits go together very nicely :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5132290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Santar Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 How easily do the plastic Cataphractii and Deathwing Knights kits go together? Is there much cutting involved? I've had the idea floating around a while, but have heard conflicting things. These are looking lovely in any case. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5132292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gang Zu Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Got so much hidden love for the 1st. and your minis look really nice! Looking forward to seeing more Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5132295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Stray_Idea Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Good evening all, Thanks for the feedback and positive comments. Gabriel Santar I had no issues with marrying the two kits as I used the torso extension in the Catti legs to add a bit more bulk. Some green stuff work will be needed to make that less obvious. I managed to get a fairly solid hobby stint in today and some things have progressed along nicely. I am looking forward to starting the sculpting on the twin handed blade on the preator and fleshing out some more of the power armour. The terminators are just waiting on their Volkite to be delivered now so getting the bases squared away will be a priority. Hope you all enjoy. Stray. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5132585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Oh snap, that two handed blade looks very European-knight, very Caliban. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5135278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus_ Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Looking sweet so far. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5135306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Stray_Idea Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Thanks pearson73 was one hell of a chop. I’m looking forward getting the sculpting started. The more I look at that mini the more I’m questioning the robed head. I’m sure there are better face options out there for it. I am just second guessing myself quite a bit on it. Thanks Markus getting the legionaries to have a bit of character is going to be a good challenge given the quite uniform nature of the kits. Next update will be some pics, I’m hacking up a Custodes jet bike at the moment for a plasma bike trial. Fingers crossed it works out well. Stray. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5135323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromonoid Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 These are some of the most fantastic 30k conversions I seen. Simple yet brilliant! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5135332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
k0nahrik Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Looks great, loving the two character guys. Can’t help but feel (on the two handed guy in particular) however that the terminators heads are set a little low and the arms could do with being moved down just a little to get more desirable proportions. That or boosting the necks a little to achieve the same effect. Really looking forward to seeing where this thread goes! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5135575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Awesome work on your First Legion! You've got the look nailed with your conversion work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5135609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Stray_Idea Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 @ Andromonoid thanks man. It’s the little changes that often take the most work. Glad your enjoying them. & k0nahrik yeah I have been toying with that head a lot. I tried adding a catti neck guard that that was was to large. I’m thinking raising the head slightly and putting a small gorget in place unlike the huge one on the mini original should help with that. I’ll throw something up when I have something a bit more concrete for some feed back. @ hushrong thanks man I still lots of little bits to add and do but I like to get a chunk done before I get to GS so I can be time efficient with the stuff. So with that all said. I did manage to get a little done yesterday. Lots of bits to be tweaked on this and a hammer is going on because I prefer them and I’ll take the bot getting my swordsman bonus over a cool mini any day. The plasma plans I have for this could come around to haunt me but I didn’t quite feel up to tackling that yesterday. So with out further a do. ZOOM! Stray Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5136404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 @ Andromonoid thanks man. It’s the little changes that often take the most work. Glad your enjoying them. & k0nahrik yeah I have been toying with that head a lot. I tried adding a catti neck guard that that was was to large. I’m thinking raising the head slightly and putting a small gorget in place unlike the huge one on the mini original should help with that. I’ll throw something up when I have something a bit more concrete for some feed back. @ hushrong thanks man I still lots of little bits to add and do but I like to get a chunk done before I get to GS so I can be time efficient with the stuff. So with that all said. I did manage to get a little done yesterday. Lots of bits to be tweaked on this and a hammer is going on because I prefer them and I’ll take the bot getting my swordsman bonus over a cool mini any day. The plasma plans I have for this could come around to haunt me but I didn’t quite feel up to tackling that yesterday. So with out further a do. ZOOM! Stray O M G. INCREDIBLE. Can you please share a tutorial on how to make the marine? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5136443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Stray_Idea Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Grieux I have 9 more to make. I will definitely share how to chop and shave the relevant parts. It’s a surprisingly easy little project once you know what your doing. I think building these will take less time than reposing marines. Stray Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5136445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 These look fantastic. Can't wait to see more of the Terminators and Jetbikes. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5136458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Oh man. Even the jet bike is a beauty! I may be copying one of your terminators to make a fallen DA for my Black Legion In honesty your converted terminators make me want an army of them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5136602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Oh man, incoming shameless copy of that jetbike... Awesome stuff, those kitbashes are seamless! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5136608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gang Zu Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Wow, all the minis look beautiful so far. Can't wait to see more 1. Legion love Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5136677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Stray_Idea Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Evening all. @Chaplain Dosjetka thanks man. I’m really enjoying working on them. Always nice when a brain wave pays off. More to follow. @hushrong. Thanks man please steal away. No point putting your work up if others can’t pilfer and make their own. @FearPeteSodes thanks man. I will put up a tutorial when I get some time to cut things up by my light box. I am hoping take end of next week at the latest. @Gang Xu thanks I’m building a lot of 32mm bases to start adding the meat to the army at the moment. With all that out of the way. I haven’t had much time and you’ll have to forgive me for the lack of light box pics. I try and get my command structure built up quite quickly when I start a project. Sets the tone for me with how the rest of the army will shape up. With that I set my sights to cypher. Like any good inner circle member would. Prepped my blades and managed to pin the little bugger down long enough for this to take place. Heavily WIP things are only tacked in place currently. Will be a company champion. Stray. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5138120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Sweet start turning the man of mystery into a champion! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5139314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Stray_Idea Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Small update. More to follow but looking at pinned marines who have had their legs cut up isn’t to interesting. First squad should be in an almost presentable state shortly. Managed to get a bit more work on the champion done. Most of it was just getting the base built and touching up some of the shaving. Still a little sculpting to do. I think he will be the first of the legion to get a lick of paint. With out further ado Stray Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5140693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trokair Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Hello The Stray Idea, You have a nice project going on here and it is looking good so far. Especially liking the Jetbike conversion. :) As this project is still fairly young, should you need some extra motivation or comradeship why not join in the Facing the Unknown Event. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5141151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Grieux I have 9 more to make. I will definitely share how to chop and shave the relevant parts. It’s a surprisingly easy little project once you know what your doing. I think building these will take less time than reposing marines. Stray So excited for that tutorial! Been looking at something like that for my BA for forever! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5141155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Great update on the champ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349181-heresy-first-legion/#findComment-5141578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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