Doghouse Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Hey guys! To stop myself getting bored with my pre-heresy stuff I thought I'd play around with some bits to try something new using what I could find in my bits box. Still pretty rough at the moment but I'm going to try for a much more medieval look with these guys than my World Eaters. I'm going to add some monkish robes and bits to flesh them out a bit more. Master http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines022.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines023.jpg This guy is very much inspired by the Sanguinus pictures I've seen in the HH artwork books. I'm going to give a very ornate look to his armour and the plasti-card hanging down will be GSed into an animal skin draped over his deathwing robes. I've used bits from the Bretonian range and some left over forge world bits. The double headed eagle is going to count as an auspex, he sends it off to hunt down the Fallen and spot advancing enemies. Battle Brother http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines025.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines024.jpg This guy is pretty much a regular marine with a bretonian knight lid. Nice and simple but I hope to convert him into a MkIII as with all the others. Next up I'm going to clean up the lid with GS and add armour to the greaves to bulk them out to resemble MkIII armour. Maybe add some guitar strings to the sides of the helm to give him a more 40k look and then sculpt on the robes. Battle Brother torsos http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines026.jpg Very early shots of a couple more of the marines. The first is a bretonian knight head which will be cleaned up with GS, the second is one of the bare heads shaved and built up with GS. The third is just a regular monkish style head (squire) stuck on a plastic torso. Simple but effective none the less. ;) Not sure if I'll ever get an army of these guys together but it's a welcome distraction from the rigors of the heresy stuff and a return to the first chapter I ever did (although our armour was black back in those days). They'd probably work well for Black Templars or even Fallen DA. Using the Bretonian bare heads does limit them conversion-wise as they are smaller than regular marine heads but they suit my purposes for this little distraction. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Lunchbox Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Nice I like the master very original, you going to put a cape on him, the model screams I need a cape. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelos Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Nice I like the master very original, you going to put a cape on him, the model screams I need a cape. Agree he needs a cape, I like the pose but there is something about those Brettonian hawks I dont like, they seems to be to cartoony, a strange for a DA to have :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM Dante Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Shouldn't you be painting pre-heresy World Eaters right now? :) Nice conversions though I'm not a big fan of the Bret knight heads on marine bodies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZONKEY Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 He looks great , he almost looks like a primarch Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyson_Vore Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Holy Emperor, it's... the Emperor?! :) The model if Friggin sweet, all that is stuff from your bitz box? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks guys! Shouldn't you be painting pre-heresy World Eaters right now? ;) CM Dante: Yeah...erm...well...see, thing is my dog ate them... :) I'm still hard at work on them, just taking a breather to stop myself going wacko. :P Angelos/Darth_Lunchbox: He will be getting a cloak of sorts, more a robe really though. I'm not overly keen on the eagle myself but it serves to strengthen the Imperial theme and also adds to the idea of this guy being a hunter. I'm going to try to convert the eagle a bit, maybe make him mechanical to get across a feeling of 40k technology. :) Gyson_Vore/ZONKEY: I think both the Primarchs and the Emperor had some influence on this model to be honest. I normally just go for bog standard commanders and fancied going a little bit over the top with this guy. But yeah, he's all bits box. :) Quick update. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines027.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines028.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines029.jpg Here you can see where I'm thinking of going with these guys. Rather than go with the traditional monkish robes I've adopted the look of the HH artwork of the Dark Angels. Don't get me wrong I do like the monkish robes but a cowl is more practical and means I can play around with the armour without obscuring the details. Plus it allows me to get some practice with the GS. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel robertson Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Very inspiring for someone who is about to start a DA army! Like the helmet! Where from? AR Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starks333 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 the last guy looks like Dr Doom....heehee i like the master, but whats that big random piece of plasticard on his chest? not sure if i like the bret helms, they might do better with more to them, or if they were rounder i think Starks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinobi_soldier Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 The master torso is red scorpions, not plasticard... I love the models. they are very DA, nice work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Loken Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Jeeze Doghouse, you're always making inspiring stuff. Thanks for all the amazing work! They're extremely successful btw, after I saw them I immediately recognized the connection to the HH art books. Any chance of some PH Dark Angels? :rolleyes: -Lupercal Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralStukov Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 *gasps* I know that familar he has on his hand!! Its a lego Pirate Parrot!! the grey one!! Omigawd!!! *spazzes and shows off his nerdiness* if it isnt then wow... XD Im SOOO wrong... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted August 5, 2006 Author Share Posted August 5, 2006 Cheers guys! angel robertson:It's a plastic brettonian knights head. Starks333: I was thinking that as well. :eek I'm tidying the heads up as I go, hopefully they'll resemble MkII/MkIII lids when finished. The plasticard is the foundation for the GS work, it gives me something to build on so that it looks like it's hanging rather than just follow the contours of the torso. Captain Loken: Thanks mate. You've no idea how difficult it is not to start another PH army before I've even finished the first one. Hmm, maybe I could do them PH or as Fallen... :tu: GeneralStukov: Sorry mate, all my conversions are one hundred percent Lego free. It's a minor conversion of one of the bits from the brettonian knights sprue. ;) Quick Update http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines030.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines031.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines032.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines033.jpg I've built the base layer of the robe and begun to re-shape the helmet. Did the same thing as the captain, stuck a bit of plasticard behind the model and sculpted over it. I've also started to alter the greaves so that they resemble MkIII armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagsta Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines022.jpg wow. impressive. Sorry but It screams "Emperors Children" Add a wing on the Studded Shoulderpawd, sculpt a cloak and a tabbard and you have the perfect Saul Tarvitz :eek where can I get this eagle? The Knight Headed Marine is wicked too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron father Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 These look great, but I miss the chaos warrior legs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyson_Vore Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 where can I get this eagle? I think it's just the falcon from one of the bretonia knight's sprue, and he took a head from one and put it on the other... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lysander Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I'd echo the Emperor's Children sentiment...doesn't look like a Dark Angel to me. Eagle chest, eagle on the back-pack, eagle in hand...a little bit too Imperial for my tastes. Still well done though, just not quite my idea of a Dark Angels master (you paint it pre-heresy EC though, and everyone will applaud you). BL Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus Ex Mortis Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines030.jpg reminds me of azrael from batman Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted August 5, 2006 Author Share Posted August 5, 2006 Cheers guys. Hmm, could be right about the master maybe I need to scrap the new versions and dig out the older models I started a while back. This is only going to be a small project, at the moment I've got ten sniper scouts waiting to be constructed, five terminators, ten marines or so, a dreadnought and this monster I just started... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines034.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/SpaceMarines035.jpg I've always wanted to do a mobile fortress type Landraider and the C.O.D. kits were just too tempting to pass up. :P The idea behind this force is that these guys spend their time soley hunting the Fallen. The Tower is just a pimped up Landraider and will act as their base of operations where they get the Fallen to repent, re-supply, sleep, repair their armour, etc. Basically it's a mobile mini fortress monastry. I'm now thinking that I should have an Interrogator Chaplain leading the force supported by five Deathwing terminators, ten marines, a dreadnought and ten scouts who are the force's eyes and ears. So I'm thinking... Interrogator Chaplain Deathwing Terminators with Thunder Hammer and Storm Shield Two units of five Sniper Scouts One ten man tactical squad with Bolters Dreadnought The Tower (Landraider) Landspeeder Tornado I think Iron Father may be right though, I may have to use these gothic guys below instead as I only need ten or so at most. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Doghouse12/DarkAngels2.jpg So what do you think? Carry on with these newer DA or finish these older gothic versions? Thoughts appreciated. :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellChyld Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 older gothic versions Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
frydog Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 So what do you think? Carry on with these newer DA or finish these older gothic versions? Yes. :P Personally, I'm digging the new marines w/ the Knight helmet. Though I'm not a fan of the Master's head or the head farthest right on the "Battle Brothers Torso" pic. They just don't feel "Space Marine" to me for some reason. Can't really comment on whether the rest are DA or not though; I just like 'em. I think the gothic legs look pretty wild; maybe use them as an Elite unit of some type? They definitely look heavier/sturdier than normal marines. IMHO the tower idea is neat, but it'd be nice to see more Land Raider in there. Maybe a supply train of somewhat converted Land Raiders instead of everything in one shot? Then you could model more specific stuff onto each 'Raider, like a chapel, armoury, manufactorum, etc. I guess then you couldn't take them all in a game tho'. Just my 0.02. Seeing the faces you've painted on the gothic pattern marines, I suspect you could pretty much take any of the models you've done up so far and turn them into something amazing. Looking forward to seeing updates. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Knight Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 The new ones aren't bad, but the gothic ones are beautiful and SO inspiring, plus i hate the head your master has, no offence, just personal taste, those brettonian heads look ugly IMHO. The box style helm looks REALLY nice tough, a gothic marine with that might look really nice :blink: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinobi_soldier Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 The fortress is kool, but nothing in thi spost tops your gotic marines. There awesome... keep going with this though, by all means Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1071965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated, Gothic marines it is then! :lol: IMHO the tower idea is neat, but it'd be nice to see more Land Raider in there. Maybe a supply train of somewhat converted Land Raiders instead of everything in one shot? Then you could model more specific stuff onto each 'Raider, like a chapel, armoury, manufactorum, etc. I guess then you couldn't take them all in a game tho'. Hmm, but I could do something similar with rhinos and have the Landraider as the centerpiece. Excellent idea, thanks Frydog. Not sure about the colour scheme though, should I paint it in chapter colours or paint it as a building? I was thinking with a little work these would awesome for Wordbearers and especially the Witch Hunters, stick a priest on the front balcony. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1072049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellChyld Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 maybe acombo of the two color themes showing that they belong to the chapter but are used for more then just tanks? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/93238-dark-angel-fallen-hunters/#findComment-1072053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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