Magos Takatus Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Reivers are in a pretty bad place, so unless they make the pistol and knife ones better, I probobly won't be making any. These helmets come clear, so you could totally put some skulls inside. Bombshell also sells little brains with eyes so you could have brains-in-jars as well. That is perfect intel for a Magos for my Adeptus Mechanicus collection. Thanks. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5686070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Frog Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Those marines are beautifully painted! Simply amazing, please do continue to add more to this army Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5687494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGibs Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) Finished up my Command Bike (Chaplain on bike). Pretty simple conversion, as I think the outrider models are pretty cool to begin with. I found some tau bit that made a cool curved front cowling (I think from a ghostkeel?) and added some buttons and doodads to the dashboard to make it a little more... commandy. http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_commandbike_turn01.gif http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_commandbike01.jpg http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_commandbike02.jpg Edited April 22, 2021 by McGibs ranulf the revenant, Karak Norn Clansman, lansalt and 15 others 18 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5691344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinsanity Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 This is such an amazing army, really makes me envious! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5691373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Fine work on the Outrider. Is that a servo-arm on his backpack, and he a Techmarine? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5691374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGibs Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 He's technically a Chaplain, though the "spiritual leader" doesnt really fit the army's theme, so he's more just a mounted commander throwing out buffs. The servoarm is common to my other officers. I figure it's more of a laser-designator, data gathering appendage to assist with coordinating troops. http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_officer01.jpg Bjorn Firewalker, ranulf the revenant, Brother Lunkhead and 8 others 11 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5691389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Continuing to bring out some really excellent stuff here, the added cowling to the Chaplain's bike looks really nice, the servo-arm data receivers are a cool and thematic touch. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5691406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstra Sumus Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 C L E A N Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5691529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulf Vengis Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 These are great. Like Heinlein was directly involved in the pre-rogue trader era of 40ks development. Love it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5695571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGibs Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 I finished up my Land-Speeder conversion to add some zippy firepower to my Marines. Speeders are cool, but I've never been a fan of the exposed crews and went poking around the internet for some conversion inspiration. I came across this fantastic one modeled after the Diamonback from Starcraft II and I basically just copied it whole hog. The little hover feet make it look a lot more agile than just the "flying shoe" silhouette. http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_landspeeder02.jpg http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_landspeeder01.jpg http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_landspeeder_turn01.gif This is probably the most involved plasticard build I've done, and required a lot of measuring out weird angles on the computer, printing out a template, and cutting it from there. The joins are a little squadgy in places, but overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/workbench/1_retromarines_landspeeder_wip02.jpg Brother Tyler, ranulf the revenant, Stealth_Hobo and 16 others 19 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5712007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Frog Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 That is fantastic! It looks like a high-tech drone. Big fan of your work on all your marines! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5712016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Excellent work on the Land Speeder. Does the design have a specific name, e.g., "Sky Turtle" or "Tamago pattern Land Speeder"? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5712134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Very well done, Suits your theme perfectly Now the speeder has a helmet too Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5712207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGibs Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Because GW did my poor Repulsor Executioner dirty, I decided to make a swap-out turret so I can also use it as a regular Repulsor. I consolidated the weapons a bit into "bullets/ missiles/lasers", because frankly, no one can remember them all anyways. http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_repulsor01.jpg http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_repulsor02.jpg http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_repulsor03.jpg thesilverback, Brother Captain Vakarian, Elzender and 12 others 15 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5713500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Excellent work. I recognize the Predator turret; what other parts did you use, and how were they attached? Do the missile launcher and the Gatling gun elevate to fire upon enemies attacking from above? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5713651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGibs Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 Thanks! The rocket pod is from a droppod (deathwind?) affixed to the turret with a chimera spot-light, and the gatling gun is from the redemptor kit. The lascannons are actually from Puppets War, which I liked because they were a little less chunky than most of the GW ones. I imagine the side mounts can both elevate just fine (the pod is technically the Icarus AA missiles) Bjorn Firewalker and Dr_Ruminahui 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5713668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Thank you for the info. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5713760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGibs Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 Getting some characters off my painting desk. Librarian giving the ol' lightning fingers! http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_librarian01.jpg http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_librarian02.jpg http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_librarian_turn.gif And a slightly converted Mr. Handy (from Brother Vinni's miniatures) to stand in for a Primaris Techmarine http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_mrhandy01.jpg http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_mrhandy02.jpg http://mcgibs.com/wp-content/gallery/miniatures/retromarines_mrhandy_turn.gif Machine God, Dr_Ruminahui, Elzender and 12 others 15 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5719757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Again, excellent works. Is the Librarian named "Mysterio"? Smoke Frog 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5719770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Awesome work on the Libby and I really love the mr handy tech marine!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5719856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranulf the revenant Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) Very cool. But is the librarian as lobotomized as the other marines? I'd guess a librarian would need his mental capabilities? Edited July 14, 2021 by ranulf the revenant Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5719888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGibs Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 Very cool. But is the librarian as lobotomized as the other marines? I'd guess a librarian would need his mental capabilities? Aha, good eye! This is precisely why he's carrying the trapped brain of a psyker in the jar on his back. ranulf the revenant and Spinsanity 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5719918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Frog Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 That librarian looks like he is doing spirit fingers at a ball game. Amazing work and beautifully painted! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5720073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) I love your stuff (so characterful!) but think the librarian needs a little something such as a glow or lightning effect around his hands - at the moment, his arms look more like he's a zombie or trying to convince someone he knows kung fu than suggestive of the generation of any mystical or magical power. Do love the "bucket brain" on his back pack, but without you telling me that wouldn't lead me to think it gives him the ability to bend reality with his mind. On the other hand, I think your "techmarine" is wonderful. Edited July 15, 2021 by Dr_Ruminahui Bjorn Firewalker 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5720340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychobi Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Bucket disco brain on back and might there be an infant in the front container hmmmm? Stellar weathering. Your attention to detail makes me believe in humanity. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/365588-bubble-helmet-marines/page/4/#findComment-5720353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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