Winter Assault style Chaplain WIP

[AngelSaphire]

I used the Winter Assault as base for my Chaplain:

 

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InL...ies/58917_3.jpg

 

Now I present my Chaplain:

 

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InLovingMemories/DSC02441.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InLovingMemories/DSC02438.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InLovingMemories/DSC02437.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InLovingMemories/DSC02433.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InLovingMemories/DSC02439.jpg

 

currently I haven't done anymore because I need help with the metal areas;

 

Im sure most people have seen this lovely GD entry

 

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/7577/photo24300tj3nk.th.jpg

 

My question is how do I recieve a simillar effect with gold and metal? I've never seen anything like it before.

 

Cheers

 

~AngelSaphire

 

 

+++ Edit: oversized picture turned to a link, please refer to the rules of the PC&A for more info. +++

[Ardus]

Not bad. The Chappy in the pic scares me more though.

I think you need to remove the pistol holster from the front of his leg, add more seals and do dads.

 

Ardus

[Badaab]

What really scares me about this model is the apparent lack of planning when sticking it together.

Remove the mould lines, please.

And, in all honesty, mentioning that you'd like a model to inspire fear, and then building a model which is kneeling and pointing simply doesn't do it for me.

If he were kneeling over a fallen foe, maybe, but still, he'd be kneeling. Try something with a standing pose, or something more dynamic. If he must be poised over a fallen foe, have him standing over it.

-Joe

[-Q-]

I don't see the connection to the DoW model =( Sorry Maybe it's just the pictures. Try to take pictures before you prime or after you paint. Black primer eats light and hides detail.

[AngelSaphire]

Hmm, I couldn't remove the mold lines from the arm but I'll try again. Is there anything I could to him in his current pose to make him stand out more? Also I might just edit the post if I completely failed to achieve a Winter-assault styled Chaplain

 

EDIT: And sorry the my Chaplain dissapointed so bad :rolleyes:

 

EDIT 2: I might just drop the whole fear idea and just go for a chappy that looks like the Wintassault version since IMO like the kneeling position

[Kaptin Gavrin]

I think it's the start of an interesting conversion.

 

If you're willing to go through some extra work, it might be an interesting idea to give him a scenic base, and then reposition the legs using wire and GS to make it look like he just leapt down from a higher point, and is pointing to a foe he's preparing to charge.

[Hemal]

Try to actually model your pose yourseld - bend down in his position and se what is and isn't viable for the pose - I think that could be a very good pose for a chaplain, but only in some sort of conext - maybe he is administering last rites to a fallen brethren who is about to be killed by an apothecary as an act of mercy?

 

And yeah, remove the mould lines, that's always easier on a model before ou start conversion work..

 

A few more srolls, seals, chains etc would help add character. You can use the fol from say a tomato paste tube and stick it on as parchment, and use thin strips with a blob of greenstuff to act as the purity seals if you have no plastic or resin seals spare. There are some great bits omn the marine command sprues as well which you could use, such as the little shrine whoch you could stick to the backpack.

[AngelSaphire]

Hmm I'll change him into a more commanding look; like he is directing men into a charge over a fallen brother

 

EDIT:

 

Update:

 

I added more purity seals and cut away more mold lines I found. I didn't add a shrine to his back because it didn't seem to look right anyways; also I adjusted his Croz a bit more upwards so it looks more inspirational

 

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1420/dsc024492uu.jpg

 

I hope it's a improvement

[Chaplain Desmodus]

I think it looks good! With the new base you've created a small diorama which is cool, just don't overdo it, simply glueing stuff to the base doesn't really work (been there, done that). It's an unusual pose for a chaplain, but IMO rather effective.

 

The adjusted crozius looks better. I also like the way you've painted the skull helmet, very menacing.

 

The metallics effects you mentioned can be emulated by painting the metallics on (perhaps starting with a base coat of tin bitz, then mixing tin bitz and boltgun, then adding mithril to the mix on two or three steps)and then carefully painting several layers of thinned inks over them (I would start with a 10:1 ratio of water:ink). Browns, greens, purples and blue can be used, you might want to stay away from adding black though, as it can kill the colour (unless you want a duller, more shadowy look of course).

[Brother Redemption]

I liked it first time round and it looks even better now. I do think you've captured the look from the Winter Assault chaplain.

[AngelSaphire]

Huge update:

 

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InLovingMemories/DSC02457.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InLovingMemories/DSC02456.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InLovingMemories/DSC02455.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InLovingMemories/DSC02454.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/InLovingMemories/DSC02453.jpg

 

I hope he's better now for you guys :P been painting him non-stop :)

[Cubeface]

That's looking really good so far. I like how you matched the bass to the theme of the games (i.e. snow).

Don't forget to close that green paint. :P

 

--cubface

[dex_911]

I reckon he looks good. The snow looks pretty good to me too.

 

Overall i really like it, and i think you captured the spirit of the WA Chappie very well.

 

Good job

dex

[Chaplain-Azriel]

Well done! im a hug fan of the new chappy, nice paintjob as well :jaw:

[Brother Redemption]

Its looking v. good.

 

I like the pose and paintjob.