Zeller Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 That chaplain is ready to go seal clubbin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metic Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 That chaplain is ready to go seal clubbin. But for real, all of those chaplains look beast. I love the lantern on the biker one especially, is that a bit from the teleport homer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Blackwood Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 That chaplain is ready to go seal clubbin. But for real, all of those chaplains look beast. I love the lantern on the biker one especially, is that a bit from the teleport homer? Club the Seal with much Zeal In before Seal and Walrus Xenos Campaign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Crusader Neil the Crusader Seal does not approve of these remarks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLVW Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Great looking chaplains ace, really like the jump pack light effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks guys for the compliment! I'm at Gencon and found a bitz booth and scored this guy for 8 bucks! http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/20150801_170514_zpsmb3axmnq.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Classic. Tiny, and a bit clunky, but classic nonetheless. Perhaps even the first Templar model, but I'm not totally sure on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Alright so with the Chaos at the Gates(C@G) kicking off, it's the perfect opportunity to repaint my Emperor's Champion mini which has always been one of my favorites. Something unexpected that I'm also doing is converting it a bit as that is a requirement of the challenge. Technically I could put a Templar pistol holstered at his side and call it a day, but I pride myself on taking crazy ass conversion ideas and making them look good. Sooo.... I did a bad thing... but for a good reason, keep scrolling before you unleash your ZEAL on me http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Emperors%20Champion/20151016_191205_zpsfjxq2gfp.jpg And here is the good reason http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Emperors%20Champion/20151016_195232_zpsezuxxhmy.jpg A shot of it attached. I never liked the stock pose and I feel this is much more of a "I'm challenging you!" pose which is more appropriate than his "By the Power of Greyskull!" normal pose. http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Emperors%20Champion/20151017_000856_zpspkuotxrs.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Reinhard Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I need to get my hands on a metal EC. And that templar brethren paudlron is a mad rad additon yo bro Seriously though, can't wait too see that with some colour on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Niiiiice! Love the new pauldron, it's perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 That pauldron is ace! <Yeah, I went there> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I cut this guy's sword arm up once too, also metal. Your surgery went much better than mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 speaking of conversions, here are some of my latest. These guys will be Honor Guard when they are done. Everyone remember this guy? I got rid of that comically small shoulder pad and gave him a proper one as well as a proper Templar bolter. I hate bare headed guys but he's just so cool I'll have to live with it. http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Honor%20Guard/20151019_111145_zpsa2v5lodj.jpg Next up I have a head swap conundrum. I can't decide which I like better Templar Brethren head http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Honor%20Guard/20151019_110930_zpsdminvmaf.jpg Additional Shot Hidden Content http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Honor%20Guard/20151019_111044_zpskaqxt1tu.jpg or UM Praetorian head http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Honor%20Guard/20151019_111007_zpsxtojpanz.jpg Additional shot Hidden Content http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Honor%20Guard/20151019_111113_zpsj5zeuows.jpg The Templar head is definitely a bit larger than normal PA heads so not sure if it looks too big on him. Finally I've made some changes to the Chapter Champ model giving him a modified shoulder pad and combat shield(<- idea courtesy of M. Barbarosa). Also I gave him a new Templar Brethren sword which fits much better IMO http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Honor%20Guard/20151019_110647_zpscg8qspue.jpg http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Honor%20Guard/20151019_110659_zpsn8ek1bda.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I like the UM head better. The Templar head just doesn't seem to fit, almost as if it were for a termie. The chapter champ owns like a boss. I like him a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Seconded on the UM helmet choice (never thought I'd say that!) They are really looking good, can't wait to see the full unit together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 So I bought some model chain, 27 lpi, based on the Alternative Bitz thread. Seemed really small in the store though. Do you guys mix the real chain with the Templar upgrade sprue? Seems like it might look wonky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I think I'd actually try to avoid using real chain next to modeled chain. There's a very marked difference in appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yeah, after getting home and comparing it to a model, the model chain I got is actually exactly the same size as the sculpted chain on the official GW Sword Brethren. So the next question, which probably isn't even a question, should I put chain on my EC's black sword? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 So what do we think of the chain like this? I've never done this before so any tips anyone has would be great! http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/Acebaur/40K/Emperors%20Champion/20151022_192212-1_zps7dob2bfw.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hmm, I try to end the chain connected to the model at both ends. Which can be a pain, depending on the shape of the chain and what you're putting it on. But it emphasizes that the weapon/item/whatever is chained to the model, rather than being just loosely wrapped around a wrist or whatever. With the shape of those links and the claustrophobic space you're wrapping it around, that approach could be a problem. But you got some GS skills now, so maybe if you make a simple chain bracelet (like the arms in our upgrade sprue) to glue one end to...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 1. I like the wrapped chain around his arm and weapon, but... 2. I also think you should build the bracelets like FP said and connect them. He's going to look awesome painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisada Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Agree with putting a bit more work on the chain. Agree that this champion is gonna look amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Good points all. I guess I should have been more specific. I definitely don't want him to to look like the chain is just draped around his wrist, I guess I was looking more for feedback on the wrap itself. The chain in the pic is literally just draped on there so I could get an idea of what it could look like. I like the idea of GSing a bracelet which should be very easy to do. The next question is should the chain just wrap around the hilt or should it actually attach to the sword in some fashion, like to the pommel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Yeah, I was thinking about exactly that a moment ago. Grimaldus' crozius looks awesome in how it attached to the chain, but you don't really have room on the sword for something big enough to look right. The connecting shackle wouldn't be any bigger than the chain, which sounds like it would look awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I did the chain thing on my termies (still only had a smattering of paint) but found that if you make sure the weapon-end of the chain is flat against a suitable theoretical 'anchor point,' or is at least hidden underneath another wrap of its length, it looks perfect. You don't need to see where it connects, you just don't want to see it obviously not-connecting at all! A green stuff bracelet will be a good move on most models, but on the EC I think his gauntlets are too cool to cover up. I'd look for a way to simply hide both ends if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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