Ferro Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 This is my first space marine army. When Anphelion Project came out in 2006 it sparked my interest and I set about making some of the units required to play the scenarios described in the book. Of course, it has since grown way beyond that into a full blown army, but here is some of my early work. The project is ongoing and I'll update new work when I can. http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02106.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02030.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02029.jpg This is Apothecary Rael. I jumped right into the deep end for my first marine model: a leg reposition, custom narthecium arm, greenstuff sculpting, brass etch symbols, homemade decals, etc. http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC01337.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC01343.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) As per the army photos in Anphelion, and subsequent IA books, all my Red Scorpions will strictly follow these build guidlines (with very few exceptions): All legs are of the knee-pad variety; Mk IV or Mk VII armour and helmets only, and all Mk VII is of the winged skull variety; all bolters are imperial eagle or special RS symbol; all barrels are drilled; purity seals must abound. My look is intended to be of the 'better than average' standard, but I am no expert painter and lack the skill/patience of some of my fellow hobbyists (more power to you). I want them to look 'real.' Note: some of my pics show as being very glossy... they aren't that shiny IRL. http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC01951.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC01950.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC01971.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC01972.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02296.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02297.jpg Edited April 19, 2011 by Ferro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02293.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02292.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02251.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02308.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02307.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02306.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02305.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02248.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02200.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02505.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02504.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 some nice conversion work there on the apothacary very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I knew I recognized this army from somewhere.... Good to see more of the Red Scorpions, what additions will you be making to this force? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 what additions will you be making to this force? Basically everything. ;) Brother Halar, as described from IA4, was killed in action on Anphelion: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03032.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03031.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03033.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03038.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03074.jpg Hold this bunker! The rest of your squad is already with the Emperor! http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03070.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 YES! This is good stuff! Where's the tanks?! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kirk Alexander Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Love the text decals. Hadn't thought of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Good so far, dude, quite a striking look you got there. :cuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 (edited) YES! This is good stuff! Where's the tanks?! I have 3 or 4 rhinos/razorbacks, 2 land raiders, and a predator all in various stages of construction or painting. This is the only tank I have complete:http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03196.jpgTho now that I'm looking closely, I see it still needs a lot of highlighting and detail. Darn.I'm converting most of the Space Hulk terminators to Red Scorpions. Of course all Blood Angel iconography has to be removed/replaced. Here's a current WIP of my favorite conversion so far, in early stages of painting:http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC06103.jpgThat termie ripping up the floor has always bothered me, it seems silly. Since Red Scorpions are all about the apothecaries, this guy is now a caring medic administering battlefield aid. To make it work, I had to completely remove both arms, and build a custom narthecium.http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC06104.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03154.jpg EDIT July 2015: Finally finished this guy. I'm inserting a shot of him here for relevance: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC_1131.jpg Edited July 5, 2015 by Ferro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Sweet apothecary! The pose really sells his function without the need to turn the model into a micro-diorama. And I always love SH conversions. :mellow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Wow. Ask and I receive :) I'm impressed with the example: I love it when there is a break from the norm and the Apothecary's Rhino is it! I know you are working on the Anphelion Force ... got a Thunderhawk over there? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 I'm impressed with the example: I love it when there is a break from the norm and the Apothecary's Rhino is it! Thank you very much. All I did was copy the picture in IA4... take a look at page 69 when you get a chance. Also, Brother Halar (the dreadnought) on p. 68.I know you are working on the Anphelion Force ... got a Thunderhawk over there? :D Ha, I wish. No, not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03143.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03141.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03150.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03139.jpgI think this captain makes a better Culln than the FW model... at least he's holding a big enough sword!http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03164.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03165.jpg EDIT July 2015: Finished: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC_1135.jpg Edited July 5, 2015 by Ferro ephrael 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulkan454 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Great painting particularly the captains eyes and face. Good scripting on the purity seals as well. Keep it up. Vulkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) Cheers. I did decide to make a few retro heros in old White Dwarf armor, just for kicks: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/180px-Red_Scorpion_Marine-1.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03146.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC03148.jpg And THIS pattern for my Vanguard Vets (Angstrom pursuit squad camo, I believe it was called): http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/180px-Red_Scorpions_Angstrom.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02691.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02703.jpg This was an ambitious squad for me. Legs need to be greaves, so some of them are custom; the center-of-chest detail gets replaced with a grille, and the eagle wings hidden behind the straps must be removed; studded shoulderpad gets new stud layout using brass rivets; right shoulderpad gets its border trimmed off so it's flush; beakie Corvus helmets; several magnetized arms; scenic bases. http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02582.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02594.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02589.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02593.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC02587.jpg Edited April 26, 2011 by Ferro ephrael 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 The retro schemes look really good man. I love the painted trim effect on the first. Neat work on the space hulk conversions as well :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Those marines look pretty darn good (I believe the scheme was Angstrom related). Nice to see some wip pics of them, too. Keep up the good work. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 This looks great Ferro, especially your conversion work with the SH Terminators! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) Thank you. I am really enjoying the SH models, they add some real flare to the army. I'm working on two more right now, the TH/SS sergeant and the librarian:http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC06107.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC06108.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC06109.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/DSC06111.jpgAs always, all blood droplets and chalices must be removed. I'm going to attempt to convert some of those blood drops-with-wings into eagles... we'll see how that goes.Thanks for your comments! Edited July 5, 2015 by Ferro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 love how everything is turning out. May give the Red Scorpions a try myself some time in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbabyjesus Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 these are awesome, how hard was it to de-bloodangel the terminators? I've got space in my army for a 5 man shooty terminator squad and the stock GW terminators aren't even in the same league as the space hulk ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Absolutely wonderful painting mate, love the written scripture, is that with a brush or a marker pen? Great conversion work. Thread watched!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 I'm not dead! (Four years have elapsed. Thank you to the mods for re-opening my thread.) Here is that Space Hulk librarian shown a few posts up, now complete: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/IMG_4356.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h79/aguave5150/IMG_4357.jpg I have a lot to show, but am still taking pictures. Stay tuned, I'M BACK IN BUSINESS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Missed this plog the first time around, so I'm excited to see what comes out of its resurrection. I must say, you've accomplished some pretty great conversion work so far between the assault squad and the reworked space hulk terminators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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