Rhetoricus Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Its not the size that counts guys ^_^ As I pointed out earlier I've got a bit of a problem with big flags. I'll see if I can GS something better today. Otherwise I reckon its back to the board for my chapter banner. I honestly thought this dude would get a better reaction. Surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Its not the size that counts guys :P Cheeky ^_^ If you really feel like adding to it, perhaps add a panel or two (look at the bottom of the plastic, company standard. It has those flaps) and that'd be it. Then when you paint it up make it look war torn. It will be ace, bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyen Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Honestly I like it small. I was toying with the idea of giving the standard bearer for the command squad that I am fashioning a back banner as the company's banner... This changed once I saw the 25th Anni model, though I am considering still doing it for my DIY chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Sorry guys. Couldn't resist. :D Ok here's some shots of the honour guard. I've tried modelling several different banners now but scrapped them all and gone back to the original. I just think he looks ace. I will be getting that anniversery model though. I didn't even know that existed! Must have been out of the hobby when he was released. Right back to painting yellow for me. Thanks for the feedback guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyen Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 My issue with the new one is that it says Crimson Fists and it is sculpted... Thinking I will green stuff it then change the Crimson part to read the Legion's number. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yak Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Sorry guys. Couldn't resist. :tu: That looks like the kind of banner the Ultramarines would carry round. I like the small banner, I think it is enough and at least it looks like he will be able to fight whilst holding it. Then again this is coming from a Raptor player who thinks banners are for show offs and snipers! I would possibly extend the pole so it reaches the ground and looks like most of the weight is leaning on his shoulder but the look your going for works for me. I like your Vladamir Pugh too he looks really good especially his black fist. It annoys me that they have never produced a sculpt for the chapter master of the fists. Too busy concentrating on Marvellous Marneus and all his lacklustre friends! Cheers The Yak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks Yak, glad you like him. Im not a huge fan of banners neither. This is my concession to one. My biggest concern was ensuring that he still looked ready for a scrap. Oh and i've got something in mind for the bottom of the banner pole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Another coupla dudes for my first sternguard squad. Still need to put a bolter barrel on the combi melta and do a little gs work on his wrist, but overall I'm really happy with the poses I've got going on here. A classic gunslinger and a guy leaning around some cover to pop a tank. BOOM! Haha forgot to post the bloody pic. Here you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 the new banner looks far better though your freehand could do with some work :P nah go with what you like dude, as long as you keep the paint jobs up i wont complain. and in the words of rammstein.. "too big, too small, size does matter afterall.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 The final member of my first sternguard squad. Apologies for photo quality but I've literally been up all night wrestling guy into shape. Was worth it though. He is taking that engine block clean out. The only thing he needs to be in a perfect firing position is to have his elbows tucked tighter in. But I won't tell no one if you don't. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Just a coupla quick wips of my chapter banner . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Just a bit of fun. :D my modelling skills are nowhere near up to the task of pulling off what I wanted but I had a laugh and thought id share. DAKKA DAKKA DAKKA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I really like this meltagunner. His pose really shows off that he is about to fire that thing. The DAKKA DAKKA DAKKA Brother is cool. I'm also looking forward to seeing the minis that just got yellow on them finished soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Haha don't worry they are coming I promise. Its taking me so many thin layers to get the finish I want that I keep having to bounce around to keep motivated. Mr melta gunner has seen a lot more paint since you last met. Not long now. Dakka marine has been given his normal Bolter back. He was interesting to model and I might attempt a display piece one day if I improve enough though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Raa lovely Kantor .... Another nice ideas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmimellows Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 These are really sweet mate, i really like that darker tone of yellow you have there. Some nice little conversions there too aswell, i'll keep watching this i think. keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 @little. Thanks dude and yeah I'm full of good ideas. I'm limited only by my ability :) @Jimmi. Mate that's high praise indeed coming from you. I checked out your world eaters bro and they are sterling. Really really good work. Id be alot further along with my boys by now if I hadn't found your thread haha. Which brings me too..... My first sternguard squad is very nearly complete now. But in the meantime I've had another little break and done a little more modelling. I was geeking up on my fist fluff and something about my honour guard models (found earlier in the thread) started to bug me. If you're a dedicated fists fan you'll probably know what it was and why. So I changed them. I'm much much happier with the results and painting them shall be my reward for finishing my ste +1 interwebs for anyone who can tell me the correct reason for the change. (Clues in my name) Anyhoo I give you. Quick edit. Although you can't really see on the pics. The swords do have very subtle hilts. They're a lot like very long gladius'. And should look super sweet painted up. I'm still debating adding the powered element. Maybe they have batteries in the grip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV8 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 The army looks good, but with the Imperial Fists being a relatively staunch follower of Codex Astartes, you've got the markings (re: Shoulderpad Trims) for them in the wrong color. 1st Company would have white trims, while you have them painted black (which would be 5th Company). DV8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 I know I know. I'm back and forwards every two minutes in my head about just going for it and painting the trims an off white and think sod it they look how they look. But you gotta agree the black does look cool and its only base coated in the pics. Arghh you've started another infernal round of b vs w in my head now haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Feels like ages since my last update. I've mainly been working on shading and trying to get more contrast in my models And I also made my own Franz Grenzstein. Still a lot of work to do on him but I'm happy with where he's going. Zzzap take that foul heretic :) Quick edit. My dudes also now have official codex first comapany colours. Went with silver in the end. Needs rebasing and highlighting but I like the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Looking good! I was about to ask about the trim too because it didn't look black. Must say it looks very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyen Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Models looking good! Keep it up. The issue I have with the whole "wrong" color bit is simple. Imperial Fists are staunch codex followers right? We all know this. But as far as I know they have always retained their tradition of the first company's marking being black, not white. So it has always been a bit convoluted to me because how would you distinguish the first and the fifth? I honestly think part of it is that white just doesn't look that great paired up with bright yellow. They are to similar a color. But that is where some little creativity comes in. One of the things the 5th ed Space marine codex says is that the first company's markings are either white or silver. Something people don't seem to notice. But then the whole gold thing was new to me having missed 4th when they implemented it at first. So if you don't want to redo the army there is really nothing stopping you from saying its the first or the fifth but instead of doing a white I would recommend doing a silver/gunmetal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Ok finally got round to finishing my Franz Grenzstein. Think he's just about ready to meet a paintbrush. I may go back at some point and green stuff a loincloth for him and I could have done a better job of the fist on his midsection, but hell do for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hey guys. This may seem like a totally lame post considering I've made over a hundred now. But how do I change the description of my thread? Simply Cany suss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Hands Fanatic Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hey guys. This may seem like a totally lame post considering I've made over a hundred now. But how do I change the description of my thread? Simply Cany suss it. Editing the thread's first post will allow you to do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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