One-eye Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Wow, it's been a long time, but holidays and a very busy calendar at work have taken their toll on my hobby time. I just managed to finish my third sternie ! Thanks all for the kind words ont the former 2, I hope this one will please you. The banner was a pain to achieve but I'm quite happy with the result. I wanted to keep the phoenix in fire tones, but then find a color for the sun was complicated. Again the teal has been my answer, even if it's not consensual. I'm sorry, the pictures aren't very good and the flash has a weird effect on blendings. I definitly have to buy a new camera... This veteran brother has received a special model of combi-melta, especially crafted within the holy forge of the chapter to let him handle the banner and continue fighting. And a group shot. The squas is (very) slowly taking shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny sam Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 insane! good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsmarriner Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Love that Banner zBrother, keep up the great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Daaaaaaaaaayum....these are amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCrute Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Utterly lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander S. Caesare Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Awesome wrist-combi. Like it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-eye Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks for the kind words ! Actually, the wrist-combi is very simple to do (a GK stormbolter + a BA inferno pistol melta). At least a lot simpler than the 2 former ones, which are made from a umbra pattern bolter + standart bolter grip + multi-melta (the end cut in 2 pieces, for 2 combi-melta per MM). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingDeath Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 The Dark Gods demand to know how you painted that awesome yellow :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Perdo Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Firstly, excellent conversions and painting. However it has made me spend more money :) Besides the very inspiring conversions of the FW umbra ferrox's into sternguard combi-meltas it took me a while to work out where you had gotten the head and legs from on some of your models. Aftering going "Doh!" I went to GW and ordered some plastic Grey Knights...one of the few kits I don't have. Never thought I'd say this about bright yellow, black, and green marines but you have some wonderfully subtle stuff going on there. PS that banner is splendid. Is it freehand or from the plastic high elves? Edit: went and checked the Phoenix Guard at GW, and unless I am blind that banner of yours is freehand. Amazing work :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmimellows Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I think i'll be following this one, can't believe i didnt spot it sooner. These are really really nice marines. I love how bold the colours are and your very crisp style is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-eye Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Edit: went and checked the Phoenix Guard at GW, and unless I am blind that banner of yours is freehand. Amazing work :P I'm afraid you have to buy a dog ... and that you overvalue my skills^^ Just kidding :) If you go back 1 page on this log you will see the wip of the banner. Actually the banner comes from the high Elf lord, a little bit "40kized". Besides you can't go wrong with the new GK kit : it's full of bitz to customize vanilla marines, the helmets are great and finally you have everything needed to build a kitbashed librarian (I've done one and have to finish the painting process). Show us your future conversions Marius (and thanks for the comment Jimmi). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconis77 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Very very cool. I've wanted to do some Imperial Fists, but am too intimidated to do yellow, so hats off to you. That banner is freaking sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Perdo Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Show us your future conversions Marius (and thanks for the comment Jimmi). Alas my future conversions are in a time-locked dimension and even my TARDIS scriptorium quills cannot peirce that veil...also my neice has borrowed my sonic screwdrivers so I am scuppered for time travel at the moment I did an early swap for GK stuff with a mate at lunch, and yes, you are right, so many possibilities for kit bashing my conversion lobe in my brain imploded. However I have concluded that as a quick win using their (GK) heads on my metal honour guard (based on the metal captains boxed set) would look suitably ornate whilst unifiying at the same time. I know that Cato Sicarius Roman legionary style crest looks awesome on the one I fiddled with.So ta very much for the inspiration and GW thanks you as I have bought minis I swore I wouldn't e.g. plastic Grey Knights. Carry on.PS regardless of where the banner is from it is still visually arresting, which is always a good thing. Xenos flith and heretical scum see that coming over the hill the only sensible thing for them to do is run...or kneel and await bolt gun absolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponAdept Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Fantastic work mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-eye Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Like the phoenix born again from the ashes of time, this thread alone explains why I chose "Phoenix Knight" as a DIY marine chapter :mellow: After one year lost in the warp, it's time for Corwynn the wise, Codicier of the Phoenix Knights, Spin doctor of the 2nd compagny captain, to show up : And a shot with (part of) the squad he usually leads in combat The Librarian is showed unpainted on the former page. Be ready for next year's update ! Just kidding... I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I had a blog going and then I decided to move from Virginia to California, so all of my modeling stuff is in storage. I can understand what its like to have surprise hiatuses. :D Even though your conversions are just kit bashes, they give each marine a lot of individual character. I love the yellow and the blue/teal you did for the eyes, purity seals, and heraldry on the marines. How did you go about doing both of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 All I have to say is holy :rolleyes: ! These paintjobs are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Well, sonovagun. I wondered what happened to this thread! Welcome back, man. The new mini looks amazing, fits in nicely with the guys you already got done. Soooo..... about 10 more years, and your army should be done, right? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 So good to see you back! As I have said before, I absolutely love that yellow. Keep at it mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-eye Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thank you for the kind words. Let's not be pessimistic, only 9 years might be sufficient (depends on the country's agenda :)) The 2 last Sternies are on course (Heavy flamer then sergent). @Alpha PTP : for the yellow, it's always on white undercoat. Then a mix of sunburst and Iyanden yellow for base, add orange and then scorched brown for shadows, sunburst + white for lights. The teal is based on PA 838 Emerald. Hawk turquoise for shadows, +white for lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killax Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Incredible paint jobs! I must say the Phoenix Knights are a chapter rememberd with this kind of painted armies. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I think... I just... had a mild stroke. Hummm, I can't feel my left side, everything tastes like purple, and I think I've forgotten my name. Yup, stroke. Really nice... errr... everything! Simple as that, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingDeath Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 That Librarian is a masterpiece and needs to be shown at CoolMiniOrNot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Pretty sure that libby and his sternguard all need to go on CoolMiniOrNot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Yellow Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Still waiting to see Captain Peter Kay man. I had wondered what had happened to you, glad to see you hadn't left us forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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