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[Gederas]

That Dread is just -Chef's kiss-

 

Though the dread does make me think... "Don't Blink...."

I don't get the reference, lol

Doctor Who, Weeping Angels

 

[space wolf]

Thanks gederas! And thanks for the video, I get it now. May be close to blasphemy for some, but I'm not a dr. who fan. But that was quite creepy. :)

[space wolf]

So its been a minute.  Since I'm trying to create this army on as small a budget as possible, I had a unique challenge.  I already created a chaplain, but I have since bought the DA combat patrol box (the dread, I've already posted).  I don't need another chaplain...a hooded one at that, so I've decided to turn him into a librarian.  From what I know about Ultras, there is really NO reason to NOT take Tigurius.  So...CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

 

 

 

 

 

LMK what you guys think.  I wanted to make him recognizably Tigurius, but since my marines are extra romanized, I thought I'd switch out the backpack banner, for a backpack standard.  I'll bring in some more roman elements in the paint scheme.

 

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[Rockybaerboa]

my god its so amazing!!! What a great modelling. I love tis libby so much

[space wolf]

Thanks baer! I'll be posting painted pics of him up soon. :)

[Majkhel]

I think it's a fantastic idea you employed with the Chaplain->Tigurius transformation. Very bold and true to your style 
Great piece of hobby love! 

[space wolf]

Thanks Majkhel!  I hope you like the paint job!

 

No fancy intro this time.  Tigurius has all the background fluff he needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Monstra Sumus]

These are some great looking Ultras!

 

Definitely the opposite end of the "good guy" stick from my guys!

[Rockybaerboa]

so cool!!

[space wolf]

Nomad:  Oh you noticed that...its my version of an attack bike...I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to make that one work.  Thank you for the kind remarks :)

 

Baer:  Thanks man, I'm happy you like him.

 

 

So I need your opinions.  below is a pic of my infiltrator WIPs.  I was planning on painting them black, with the inner shoulder pad ultras blue, and pouches dark brown.  Do you think these are "roman" enough to fit in with the rest of my army?

 

 

 

and some eliminators...similar paint scheme, with cloaks and rifle coverings to match the bases.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Monstra Sumus]

Definitely fits with the army theme. I'd throw a bed roll or two on the Infiltrators.

[space wolf]

ooh good suggestion.  totally took that!

 

Putting some work in on Calgar...and mine wont just be standing there posing.

 

 

 

 

Sorry for the blurry photos.  What youre looking at is Calgar's left fist (the one usually in the air).  I've repositioned it.  Additionally I have somewhat ironically, used a multipart skeleton model as an actual skeleton for the chaos cultist he will be "choking the life out of."  If you look closely you can see some of the musculature I've started to sculpt on it.

 

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[Doghouse]

Very nice greenstuff work, I especially like what you've done with the Librarian. Fantastic converting and really gritty pain job to ground the elaborate detailing. Great work on the cultist as well, very nice stuff all round.

[space wolf]

Thanks Doghouse! I greatly enjoy your work.

 

Anyway, I've almost finished converting Calgar.  I wanted my Marneus to look more like this pic below

 

 

BAAAAAAD@@@@@SS!!  This guy doesn't pose with his fist in the air....HE GETS INTO IT!!!

 

So here is my rendition.  I have a little work left to do on the feet of the cultist, but other than that I think I'm done.  If any of you guys have any comments or criticisms I would appreciate it, as this IS the time to fix anything that needed fixing.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Custom Hero]

That is nice!

[Brother Lunkhead]

Once again Brother space wolf, there just aren't enough 'likes' for all the cool stuff you're doing here  Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm especially grateful for your works in progress.... very helpful I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[Shovellovin]

I love it! You really made the model much more brutal and dynamic by having Marneus (we're on a first name basis) holding that cultist. Speaking of that cultist, excellent use of greenstuff. The entire model looks awesome.

[space wolf]

Custom hero: thanksan, glad you like it!

 

Lunkhead: thanks brother! I didn't think my wips were all that helpful. Would you like to see a more in depth look at the process? Would that be helpful to you?

 

Shovellovin: thanks man, I really appreciate it. I'm trying to decide if I should change out one of the cultists arms to one holding a knife or a spear. As it stands it almost looks like the cultist jumped to attack, and marneus caught him in mid air. What do you guys think?

[Doghouse]

That is great sculpting on that cultist, really nicely done.

[Shovellovin]

I'm trying to decide if I should change out one of the cultists arms to one holding a knife or a spear. As it stands it almost looks like the cultist jumped to attack, and marneus caught him in mid air. What do you guys think?

I like the cultist as-is. I think it looks like Marneus Calgar grabbed the cultist by the neck and is getting ready to crush him. The cultist knows that he is done for but is struggling anyway. I’d imagine that if a marine grabs you by the neck with a power fist, you’d drop whatever weapon you have and immediately try to protect your neck. You wouldn’t think about fighting but loosening the grip that is crushing the life out of you.  

[space wolf]

Doghouse:  Thank you sir, I'm a fan of your stuff.

Shovellovin: Well, I decided to take your advice.  Thanks!

 

So I've finished up the last bits of the base and such.  I may have overdone it a bit on the prime....I tried to make OSL easier for me with the muzzle flash, and ended up overspraying on his knee pad.  I was able to get a fair amount of it off tho...hense the different kneepad colors.

 

 

 

 

 

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[ranulf the revenant]

Damn, that Marneus is not messing around, I almost feel sorry for that traitor

[Commisar Necros]

Just amazing work. Especially the green stuff work in general, its inspiring. The guy Marneus is holding and the front of the dreadnought are prime(Historical nitpick; Roman statues were brightly painted with tempura paints that wore off over the years. The neo-classical of the solid white is a much better aesthetic though with the army. Especially with that paint job good work!) I saw something about chariots, and seeing a war engine like a Balistae or siege tower modified rhino would be awesome, the Roman inspiration give over 1000 years of history to draw on so I'm excited for what your going to come out with next and will definitively keep an eye on this page.

[space wolf]

Ranulf:  Thank you! :) I hope my painting skills are up to the challenge.

 

Necros:  You certainly know your history.  That's pretty much why I went with the bare marble look....plus I don't think I have the skill to pull off painting something to look like painted stone.  Thank you for the very kind compliments. 

[space wolf]

So I've finished up Calgar.  I hope I did him justice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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