Primer22 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Well, a while back I got a set of 12 space marines off of ebay for cheap thinking i got a great deal. Turns out, after soaking them in brake fluid, they were a set of the horribly sculpted RTB01 marines just with enough layers of paint, somewhere around 8 and all different colors, on them that they looked normal. After realizing I would have to do extensive GS work to make them into proper marines I shelved them and forgot about them for 6 months. Now as i pack to move to California I have rediscovered them and decided to convert 7 of them to possessed with talons before i leave on the 27th, needed a break from my defiler anyways. So with the explination out of the way here are my WIP pics: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/HiegthComparison.jpg Here is a hiegth comparison of one of my WIP that has had his legs chopped apart and repositioned and one that is still in the awful squatting position. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/WIPPossessed2.jpg here is the second marine to have gotten GS work and a leg repositioning. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/testClawsandTalons.jpg here is a group of 4 test arms for the talons. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/WIPPossessed.jpg here is a group pic of the entire squad I will be useing the newer chaos backpacks on all of them and newer heads on some, I'm a sucker for the beaky helmets. All C&C welcome and any advice/recommendation are appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebooter Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 they look sweet. I really like the fist/claw you've GS'd. I have never liked the beaky helmets and have never used them in an army. So i've got like 20 of these heads just lieing arround. Cause i play wolves i've always had heads to take the place. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1032611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Q- Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Good work. Great powerfist. It's a shame to see these rare models get the Nurgle GS slather though. ...and squatting is appropriately Nurgley :devil: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1032616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
death given form Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Those are some awesome models. Normally not one much for nurgle, but those... those are cool!!! DGF Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1032622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primer22 Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 Thanks for the comments so far and you can check out some of my other stuff Here if you feel so inclined. @-Q- It would be a shame if most of the models didnt have melted spots from bad glue when they were originally put together. Three of the original 12 are in good shape though and probably wont be conversion fodder for my Death Guard army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1032624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 they were a set of the horribly sculpted RTB01 marines RTB01 marines, while nifty as a historical curiosity, are indeed scrawny, anorexic imitations of Space Marines IMHO. Their torsos make for nifty scout conversions when combined with Cadian limbs, but I find that your use for them is great. Behold the RTB01 Armatures Of Nurge :angry: I love your GS work. Superb details :lol: -t14 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1032897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeothar Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 B) Heresy! You fiend... :tu: RTB01 marines, while nifty as a historical curiosity, are indeed scrawny, anorexic imitations of Space Marines IMHO You poor misguided fool; RTB01's ARE the original marines and the new plastics are bloated overgrown imitations of THEM! ;) Just kidding, but it pains my heart to see those good old Beakies being cut up. Yes, I'm a sentimental old b*stard but I still love them. On the other hand though, you're doing a great job with them and they will get to fight again after all. be it with a sniffle... I love your work on the arms best; can't wait to see some painted shots of them, in all their sickening g(l)ory... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1033031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelos Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 that gs claw is awesome cnat wait to see more :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1033073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabblerouser Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 It hurts me to see these classic figures butchered in such a way. Nice conversions.. but damn it those are classic! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1033144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiggoth Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 It hurts me to see these classic figures butchered in such a way. Nice conversions.. but damn it those are classic! Nothing is more fun than taking a horrible old sculpt and turning it into a snazzy new eye-catching model with some hacking, sawing and sculpting. Yay Primer22, for making these silly Womble Beakies look fit for gaming in the 21st millenium. :lol: Nice stuff so far, and the two claw-like claws look brilliant. The single horn-shaped hand and the sword-stump don't quite do it for me yet (but I'll patiently wait until I see them attached to a Beakie before I pass my final verdict :) ). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1033561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Magyar Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 nice GS work can't wait to see them finished Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1033582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primer22 Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Agian thanks for all the comments from everyone. To those that like these older models, at least 2-3 of them will be set aside and painted in Space marine colors but I havnt decided what chapter yet. Anyways work on them continues and i hope to have more pics up tonight. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1033746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primer22 Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 I hate double posting but here are some new pics: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/ClawsandTalons1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/PossesedC.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/PossesedA.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/PossesedB.jpg The one on the left is ready for the armour and will have intestines comeing out of the wound. The other 2 i am still undecided on what arms to use but will probably have them finished and primed by tommarow.Well that is all i have for the moments but I have 2 more that are about ready to go together as soon as I reposition thier legs. More pic soon and as a reference here are 2 pics of one i am not converting: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/RTB01Bionic.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/RTB01BionicSide.jpg I am takeing suggestions about what chapters colors he will be and as always C&C welcome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1034123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreachon Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I really like the GS arms you made for them, their a fine piece of sculpting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1034141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVARRO Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 good work there. nice ideas and sculpting will make these very special possessed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1034154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Angelus Sanctus Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Thats some very nice GS work there, well done :devil: Looks as good as the current Nurgle minis and when the talons are finished will look like very suitable possessed (un like the new possessed models that i swear GW was possessed at the time when they were made). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1034187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Another batch of outstanding Death Guard conversions :) which once again beat the current GW models in to the middle of next week! :wink: Very nice work allround - well done! :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1035366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArbitesAugmented Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Those poor space marines, they just want to be loved and play the games they used to do :) Quick everybody, get as many as you can from ebay and save them from a grisly nurgle death!!!! :wink: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1035420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Your conversions are turning out great. :blush: I have some of those measly things. Old marines (even the 1990s metal ones) are TINY compared to the newer plastic sprue marines. As I said above the wee lads make for good scouts when converted a bit... Before I realized their conversion potential I had thrown about 30 or so in the dumpster out of sheer frustration about their midget-ness. ;) Cheers -t14 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1035641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primer22 Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Guess what, its update time agian as work drags along on my possessed. Well anyways here are some updated pics: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/PossesedC1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/PossesedAFin.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/PossesedB1.jpg The first is ready for arms, the second is finished but needs cleanup still, and the third I cant decide what to do for the other arm(suggestions wanted). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/PossesedD.jpg Here is the one getting the most attention ATM, the pose looks weird here but that is because of the thin greaves. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/PossesedBits.jpg Here is the second arm to go with the fist one i did before and another WIP body, 2 tubes will be coming from the face plate. As always C&C welcome and thanks for looking. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1035734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primer22 Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 Well, i have finished a second marine and figured he deserved a post of his own since he has the arm that was most liked by everyone. Here he is in his all GSed glory: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Primer21/WIP%20death%20guard/PossesedCFin.jpg Anyways, for those who are keeping an eye on my progress, I have decided to reposition the head on the one i was having trouble with. This will allow me to put on the new arm i have been woking on, it is holding a sharpening stone and has an axe head sticking out his elbow. The pose will be of him looking down a bit on him sharpening the blade of the other arm. Tommarow i will have the other 2 that are almost finished done with pics and hopefully have pics of the 5th and 6th up, running out of ideas for the arms though ^_^ . C&C welcome as always. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1036637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 ...I had thrown about 30 or so in the dumpster... Cheers -t14 you should burn in hell for that, Templar14!! ^_^ no offence, but seriously, that where bad. really bad! I wont all of those! :wub: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1036644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebooter Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I know that there has been a 2 month lull and this is probably a dead post, but... I WANT MORE!!! Surely you must have finished them by now? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89761-possessed-of-nurgle-from-old-marines/#findComment-1082242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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