dice4thedicegod Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Trying to put together some venatari for my custodes Not completely sure how I feel about them. The wings and tau jets didn’t mesh as well as I’d hoped. Not sure whether to do a major resculpt or just slap some paint on and see how it looks then! l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OakRiver Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I think one factor you may wish to consider, is that the power plant between the wings is noticeably Tau. If you look at the Saunguinary Guard jump packs for inspiration that might help you achieve a more 'Imperial' feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxom Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 In addition to reducing the power plant size, maybe consider shortening the fancy-wings to better match the silhouette of the tech-wings. Looking at the picture, that would be clipping them where they bend at the first joint and where they join the back and removing that portion to attach the out portion directly to the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice4thedicegod Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 That’s a good idea - off to clip some wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice4thedicegod Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Definitely looking better with less wings . Possibly even more tau though! (But I think I like it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucerne Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Honestly, I like this kitbash more than the vanilla models. The tau orbs along the spine probably need some adjusting though to look less obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxom Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Honestly, I like this kitbash more than the vanilla models. The tau orbs along the spine probably need some adjusting though to look less obvious. I agree, file them down and slap something that screams Imperium of Man or Custodes in that spot. If possible, a press mold GS of the Custodes aquila (on the shin of the Custodes) would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice4thedicegod Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 That sounds like a good idea- I managed to make the third without an orb, will have to file/dremel the others off. Thanks for the ideas guys - you are making them much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice4thedicegod Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Slapping some paint on, still wip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice4thedicegod Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Wasn,t sure about all gold (including jet panels and maybe buckler) or grey. Went with gray but not sure if the difference is to abrupt... perhaps the gray needs a heavier silver drybush to lighten it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice4thedicegod Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Or maybe dry brush the gray using gold, instead of silver... or would that look odd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxom Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 The pentagram of grey around the gold is good; it draws the eye to the face and upper torso. I'd pick out the vent above the head, the gun barrels and the tau-vents on the bottom of the wings with a heavy silver drybrush while leaving the rest at the grey it's at now. Then decide what details you want to deal with; for example: tabard, shield heraldry, hip dagger (misericordia). Darker tones will match with what you already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice4thedicegod Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Good ideas. I’m deciding what/if the color of the scabbard should be, and the belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxom Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I like the red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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