Neverendingbrushstroke Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Hey folks! First post here because I just found this forum and decided to sign up.I'm not sure how converted/altered themed Ultramarines will fare in this forum but I'll post them anyway! Being that the Ultras are based off the Roman theme, I have always pictured them with a bit more of a Greek style as an Elite squad. So far I have finished my Phalanx Guard (bladeguard), Spartans (assault intercessors) and now working on some Veteran Spartans. Let me know what you think! Also, I've gotten a lot of hate from Minotaur, Iron Snake and Emperor's Spear players for obvious reasons. Phalanx Guard Captain and retinue Aspecti, BLACK BLΠFLY, Brother Callidan and 23 others 26 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Great job. I love the look, and colours you went with. Very vibrant. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charybdis Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Absolutely magnificent. Bravo. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadEdric Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I see true Ultramarines when I look at these guys. Really great conversions and painting. Neverendingbrushstroke 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracos Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Haters got to hate man ... these are gorgeous. Welcome to the B&C. The Ultras are lucky to have you. Please share the source of the bitz for that Blade Guard Captain. That is off the hook. Ryltar Thamior and Neverendingbrushstroke 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Absolutely amazingballz !!!!!!!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Absolutely gorgeous! Totally recognizable as Ultramarines while still unique. Brilliant work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywrath Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Excellent job. Where did you get the lightning bits around the indomitus captain's head, which kit was that from? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Looks like a bit from AoS . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverendingbrushstroke Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thanks guys!The hair crest and lightning bolt crown on the Bladeguard Captain is Vandus Hammerhand's headpiece minus his actual head. Skywrath 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Do as the Siths do and embrace the hate. Besides, Ultramarines were the first Spartan Space Marines. ;) Redrandy93 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverendingbrushstroke Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Do as the Siths do and embrace the hate. Besides, Ultramarines were the first Spartan Space Marines. Oh I have at this point. Now, the more hate I get, the more it makes me want to expand them in to a full army theme. Ultras did it first. Quixus, Captain Idaho and BLACK BLΠFLY 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryltar Thamior Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 those are amazing - very cool use of bitz, even from AoS in a way that looks congruent and downright aesthetic. Where are the spears from? And those Corinthian-looking mk.X helms ? And I suspect that a reasonable proportion of the hate from those aforementioned chapter players is merely envy. Because you haven't just gone for some Greek aesthetics .... you've done an excellent, downright amazing job of executing it as well. Besides which - it's worth noting that there's already quite some Graecian elements in the Ulramarine background to begin with. Macragge , after all , has a certain Fortress of Hera rather central to the Ultramarines (a Library of Ptolemy as well) ; [similar Greek inspiration turns up all throughout Ultramar - including Corinth and Herapolis as prominent cities upon Esprador, for example; the Contemptor Telemachus ... etc. etc. etc. ]Although in the case of the Minotaurs players ... well ... I suppose animosity in that direction is *also* fluff compliant for ... other reasons Neverendingbrushstroke, Dracos and Redrandy93 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Well done, sir. Well done! Neverendingbrushstroke 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebulon Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Superb conversions, beautiful work. Neverendingbrushstroke 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrandy93 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Brother those are Magnificant! What a beautiful job you have done. Welcome to the Ultra Marines! Neverendingbrushstroke 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5605961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 These are fantastic. Great work. Neverendingbrushstroke 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5606103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverendingbrushstroke Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 Thank you, everyone!Most of the pieces I am using have been by https://popgoesthemonkey.com/ that being spears, large greek shields and spartan helms. The other smaller ornate shields are by Scibor Miniatures while the Ultra tassels are from a random creator on Shapeways.com I have plenty more planned, so this project has only just begun! I do have an Instagram that I update a lot more frequently with what I am currently working on https://www.instagram.com/neverendingbrushstroke/?hl=en not sure if plugs are allowed, will remove if they are not permitted.But it is great to be here and surrounded with other fellow Ultra players such as yourselves space wolf and Ryltar Thamior 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5606750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrandy93 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Brother Pop is a great site. I bought enough UM pieces ( Shoulder pads and emblems) to do at least 2 full UM companies. Some items fit the Primaris Marines better than regular marines. Look forward to see more of your work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5608853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaVolt87 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 THIS IS ULTRAMAR !!! *Macragge kicks Word Bearer down hole.* These look great, keep it up. BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366635-spartan-ultramarines/#findComment-5608886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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