WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Hey Guys, I've just started out on a new project, an Iron Snakes battle force. I had a crack at a test mini yesterday and would like to hear any feedback you have. I've not painted on the chapter symbol yet because I've just discovered I've not got any blue paint!! Cheers ;) http://f.imagehost.org/t/0148/DSC00065.jpg http://i.imagehost.org/t/0603/DSC00066.jpg http://i.imagehost.org/t/0399/DSC00067.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 wow that is really good very clean you might want to try and sharpen up the pictures though its a bit blurry . Are you going to do a fluff iron snakes or just a regular army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 very nice, what colour you doing the eyes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 Hi, Thanks for the feedback guys, I think I'm going to make a regular codex force using them, but I will probably have one member per tac squad tooled up with a load of extra pouches etc, so in effect they have a 'medic' per squad. Fluffy but rules-legal! Apologies for the shoddy camera work, I'm using my mobile and it's rubbish. I'll try to convince my gf to let me use her proper camera later and upload some proper pictures. Not sure about the lenses, I've seen a lot of nice green ones which I think would make a nice contrast to the red trim, what do you guys think? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 are you going to give the sarges hunting lances as i think in there fluff they have those aswell dont they . very nice model though cant wait to see a squad of these truly brilliant work there falcon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 are you going to give the sarges hunting lances as i think in there fluff they have those aswell dont they . very nice model though cant wait to see a squad of these truly brilliant work there falcon I'm not sure, I was thinking about trying to convert hunting lances/shields for the assault squad that comes in the battle force. I've base coated 4 more marines now so I'll probably have them at a similar stage to the test mini tomorrow. I'll post pics then if I get a chance. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argon Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 are you going to give the sarges hunting lances as i think in there fluff they have those aswell dont they . very nice model though cant wait to see a squad of these truly brilliant work there falcon Not hunting lances, but "sea lances". They're basically just regular spears. They'd look really nice on an Assault squad. Just be sure to give them all shields too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Looks nice. Keep us posted and... more pics! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeGuy Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 are you going to give the sarges hunting lances as i think in there fluff they have those aswell dont they . very nice model though cant wait to see a squad of these truly brilliant work there falcon Not hunting lances, but "sea lances". They're basically just regular spears. They'd look really nice on an Assault squad. Just be sure to give them all shields too. "greek" style shields would look best imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks guys, I was thinking about ordering ten of these shields from maxmini: http://www.maxmini.eu/store/images/shieldsround.jpg I like the ones on the left best, so was going to order ten of them, 5 for the assault squad and 5 for HQ models. I'm still not sure on the best look for the lances though, any suggestions? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 wow they are really nice i agree the 1 on the left looks the best cant wait to see what you do keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0MMY Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Shields are cool - maybe also get one of the far right (eagle head) for your captain? Would set him apart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Mini update: http://g.imagehost.org/t/0189/DSC00057_5.jpg http://g.imagehost.org/t/0159/DSC00061.jpg Two shots of the 5 marines so far. Just going to order the shields now, still unsure about what approach to take for the sea lances. Going to try and freehand the chapter symbol tonight as well, so I'll post some pics of that asap. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Nice! Looking forward to the freehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Thanks! I've highlighted them up to Mithril Silver now, so just need to sort out the bolters and shoulder pads/freehand! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Also, I think the middle shield looks best with lances :lol:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Cheers guys, here's the promised freehand pics. I'm quite happy with how it turned out, I tried to carry out my chapter badge tutorial as closely as possible & whilst it's not perfect, he's only a tac marine, so it will suffice! http://g.imagehost.org/t/0036/DSCF7425.jpg http://g.imagehost.org/t/0952/DSCF7426.jpg http://g.imagehost.org/t/0753/DSCF7429.jpg :lol: Ps. Please don't mention the mold line on his boot, it's bugging the hell out of me, I'm almost tempted to scrape and start the foot again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'm thinking of ordering some of these in to use as lances, what do you guys think? http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/images/marauder_horsemen_single_spear_large.jpg :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 now these r nice i think you should go with these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormWarriors2 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I remember this from DakkaDakka XD Well any way nice work with tactical marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justicar Crucius Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi, Thanks for the feedback guys, I think I'm going to make a regular codex force using them, but I will probably have one member per tac squad tooled up with a load of extra pouches etc, so in effect they have a 'medic' per squad. Fluffy but rules-legal! I do something similar because of the restraints of battle, except i paint a white strip down the helmet and paint the left knee pad white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiq Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Looks awesome, the painting is neat and those shields will look great. A chapter with the name Iron Snakes wielding long spears is a bit too phallic for my liking though. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtySixNights Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I think perhaps the metallic colour you've gone for could use a bit more character? maybe a drybrush to make it look aged or another wash? besides that i like how its progressed, looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Ah, great freehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hi guys, Thanks very much for the feedback, I'm quite happy with the freehand and armour, I'll be putting more effort into the characters and squad sergeants. I might try a blue wash on the armour to see if that benefits it. The shields have arrived but they are massive, far too large for PA marines, so they'll have to wait for some TDA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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