BrotherCaptainArkhan Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Wow. This log is inspiration in a bottle. Followed, I'm genuinely excited to see where you take the Librarian on his display base, and very keen to see how the force progresses as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdrive Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 You guys sure make it easy for a guy to feel good about his work. Again, thank you for all the positive comments! @Durus: You are right about the damage to the banners. I was hoping to make it look weathered through painting, but I think at least a couple bullet holes are required, thank you for the suggestion. As far as the shoulder from the Chaos vehicle sprue goes, I've looked at it and don't quite think it is what I'm looking for. I'd say I will try my hand at sculpting the shoulder pad for him. Here's some progress on the Librarian: Chest: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150322_111631.jpg Weapon: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/3032e387-006a-485f-aa4f-b116b375a8e5.jpg There is still lots of cleanup and additional details left to do on the chest Progress on the base: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150322_123322.jpg Hmm, might be a bit tall! http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150322_123803.jpg That's more like it. http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150322_125622.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150322_193922.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150324_230803.jpg Final picture is current state. There is still lots to do: add more rubble and debris, gas can, random bits, shell casings and razor wire. I magnetized the 25mm base as shown below, but I think I will remove them. It's pretty secure without the magnets and two are so strong I'm worried I'll pull the librarian off the base, before the base comes out. http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/14bd5534-76dd-4d50-9bf4-b556bb89cadf.jpg Also had a few goodies show up for the painting side of this: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150325_142551.jpg Thanks for looking, C&C always welcome. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Your conversions are superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argent aquila Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I very much like the base, and the extended neck piece with the cowl reminds me of a medieval knight, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Perdo Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Impressive stuff, very inspirational. The strength of the bull is strong in this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Lovely kitbashing and converting so far, brother. Keep up the good work. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thamier Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 looks great, and love the modular base, im also making a modular base atm only slightly diffrent. keep up the great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdrive Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thanks for the comments folks! Small update, almost there but still a few things to do. Pics: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150326_225956.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150326_230004.jpg And separated bases: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150326_230210.jpg Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badaab Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Nice looking piece you have going here with this Librarian. If I might offer a bit of constructive criticism on some of the bits, though:-Perhaps try flipping the direction of the spear, as he looks to be swinging it more like an axe. If the blade were pointing with the direction of the movement of the model, it might add a bit more impact to the charging look you have going. -The head- it looks a bit stoic for someone in full charge. If you had one with more of a grimace or an open mouthed yell, it might add yet more to the charging pose.-The banner- its a bit nitpicky of me, but the banner (and the purity seal on it) does not share the same movement of the tabard, and the purity seals on the leg. Its nearly like the banner isn't moving with the model.Anyway, just some initial thoughts. Still curious to see how it progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That's a great looking librarian brother, great posing with a real impactful sense of movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disease Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 this migh just be what i need in my life. subscribed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdrive Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks for the kind words guys! @Badaab: I don't think of the weapon as a spear, but rather a polearm so I picture him swinging it in sweeping arc's. I did rotate the blade a bit to display the eagle better though. His head is the look I'm going for, I think it's more personal taste than anything, but I figure a battle hardened Psyker wouldn't necessarily have to holler every time he charges into battle. Plus the Grey Knight head saves me from sculpting wires, cables etc. You are right on the banner it doesn't flow with the dynamic of the model. I've tried to adjust it, but I don't think I'm happy with the result. It's not glued to the backpack so if anyone has suggestions for a good replacement banner I'm all ears. Might end up going with the banner from the 10 man squad sergeant and replacing his as he has a more static pose. Other than that, he and his display base are finished: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150401_224217.jpghttp://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150401_224206.jpghttp://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150401_224236.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150401_224227.jpg Close up of the shoulder: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/Shoulder.jpg Few shots on the display base: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150401_224318.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150401_224327.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150401_224336.jpg Here's a little group shot from before I started getting ready for paint: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150329_225803.jpg Happy to say my compressor is on it's way. I ended up finding an AS 186 Pro from a company here in Canada that offered free shipping. Really looking forward to getting some practice in with the airbrush and throwing some paint on them. Might be a bit before another update, but hopefully it it will include some paint in progress! Here is how they stand now, 5 man squad prepared for painting: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/20150401_224516.jpg Thanks for looking, Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrolf the Cunning Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Superb stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Looking forward to paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Your marines look really awesome brother. What material are you using for the basic shape of the base? I like the base-within-a-base thing and it looks great on characters to give them a bit more of personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Wow just stumbled onto this. The true scaling is fantastic, and the little details in each model, the indivudality is just amazing. I must admit I cant wait for some paint and I will be following this closley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 first, how the hell did I miss this..... second, Taurans! kudos on the choice. adeptus obscurus rules! welcome, you are now a 40k hipster. third, that force weapon.....the eagle head.......holy crap......frikkin genious! I will be following this with supreme interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdrive Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks for the compliments! @deathspectersgt7: You and me both! @GrandMagnus: The basic shape of the base was done with some pink insulation foam. Same stuff most people use for the base of their board if they make a home made table (obtained at a hardware store). That reminds me, I have a table in the works, hopefully if I get some time to work on it I can throw a pic or two up here as well. @The Hydra: I haven't actually true-scaled this project, just reposed legs and arms on many of the models, but thank you!. I do have some true-scale work on this board from a few years ago: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247634-Khârn/ @Bloodbath: Thank you for the compliment! The term "40k hipster" makes me sad though - my beard is not ironic.......I'm just......lazy. Compressor came today, so tonight I'll be practicing and hopefully over the Easter weekend I can pump out a test model. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I thought they looked really good. Now i know. Still very very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 @Bloodbath: Thank you for the compliment! The term "40k hipster" makes me sad though - my beard is not ironic.......I'm just......lazy. oh no, don't be sad......we on the forums have created the 40K hipster club as an almost elite group of hobbyists that like the obscure, old school, grimdark aspects of the hobby.....you know, the cool stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdrive Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Hey guys, Been a bit but a little update. Tried a couple of different schemes before I settled on the one here. Having the airbrush is so helpful. It's been cold, stormy and wet here, so not having to prime models outside is great. I still need lots of practice, and I'm really glad I got a hold of a few spare models to test on. Some pics of the first painted model: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/Combat%201%20-%20painted%201.jpghttp://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/Combat%201%20-%20painted%202.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/Combat%201%20-%20painted%203.jpghttp://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/x2005eig/Taurans%20Space%20Marines/Combat%201%20-%20painted%204.jpg He's not quite done, still have to decide what to do with the chest shield and skull, work out a chapter badge and perhaps a knee pad scheme for the squad. The pictures are a bit over exposed and unfortunately when I sprayed a coat of matt varnish it dried milky (spotted white) and somewhat ruined the darker paints. Not sure if it wasn't mixed properly or I sprayed it on too thick, I'll have to figure that out before the next one. The OSL on the eye's turned out pinkish too, so that needs to be fixed. Thanks for looking Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherJim Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Nice work and cool scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Love the eye lenses and the converting work is absolute gold! I'm kind of eager to see what you do with vehicles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Now that. That is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Smashing work brother, love the base, sculpting and painting, keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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