Inso Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I was talking about veteran snipers in full ghillie suits and what type of heavy weapon would join them in their squad when all of a sudden, someone mentioned Ratling snipers. (Original topic: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332885-veteran-snipers-what-heavy-weapon/ ). Unfortunately, I have limited my army to only miniatures made of resin or plastic (but including the odd metal or green stuff component) so the GW miniatures are of no use (they would also need a lot of converting)... that means I am going to sculpt some instead. This is what I have started with: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/IMG_1843_zpsnsvqglp5.jpg ... but I have progressed somewhat, since then. I will post further WIP pictures soon... At the moment I am sculpting tiny leaves... lots and lots of tiny leaves :D duz_, Captain Titus, Dr_Ruminahui and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I've seen mini green stuff leaf stamps / presses? I hope youre using that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 I've seen mini green stuff leaf stamps / presses? I hope youre using that! No, I can't because they are too big. This little sniper is about 15mm tall... tiny leaves required. It is one of those sculpts that will take a while because it is a case of sculpting a line of leaves, letting them dry and then sculpting the next line... the drying time takes a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 It's a slow process but things are ticking along nicely now: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip2_zpshkcecds4.jpg The rear is almost complete, then it will be the arms, then head and finally the rifle :) duz_, Nicodemus Doloroso and MithrilForge 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Ticking along nicely: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip3_zpsezju5xgx.jpg Loads of extra stuff here: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/easter-greetings.html duz_, WarriorFish, robofish7591 and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 The first one is finished and the second one is now on the cork :) . You will need to open the image in a new tab or something like that, for the 'actual size' image to be correct :) : http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip6_zpsiizpljql.jpg Nicodemus Doloroso, duz_, MithrilForge and 7 others 10 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLoveMonkey Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Wow, now THAT is a guy who's going to get stuck in with some green and not be seen for three days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I love how the scope has a different textrue from the suit, but both are obviously camoflaged in leaves. Excellent job. Inquisitor Psychologis Ruminahui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Cheers :) ... Normally a sniper would wear a ghillie suit but would wrap his rifle in camouflaged cloth or tape so I just assumed they would be different textures :) . The next sniper is ticking along nicely: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip7_zpsjfqikaek.jpg foamy248, WarriorFish, duz_ and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 Three Halfling snipers are now finished with a fourth, kneeling one, on the cork :) : http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip10_zps6pdqdtew.jpg duz_ and Nicodemus Doloroso 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'm speechless at your GS skills. Amazing work. walter h 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Although I have been a little distracted by other sculpting lately, I have got quite far with the kneeling sniper. Only the head and rifle to go before he is finished (he's at the back, right of this image): http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Stuff/Demiurg%20Project/Demiurg8_zpskjyy4s6g.jpg MithrilForge and duz_ 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 What guns are those on the models in the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) http://anvilindustry.co.uk/The-Armoury/Specialist-and-Energy-Weapons/Ion-Rifle http://anvilindustry.co.uk/The-Armoury/Rifles-Shotguns-Pistols/ion-pistols http://anvilindustry.co.uk/Regiments/Regiments-melee-weapons-equipment/Infantry-Mechanical-Arm-Conversion-Set Edited May 21, 2017 by Inso duz_ and walter h 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Four snipers finished, with a prone one on the cork: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip11_zpsmndwlkhs.jpg iceman2160, elmo, Dr_Ruminahui and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 The fifth Halfling Sniper is now complete: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip14_zpszn4pjtuj.jpg Dr_Ruminahui, elmo and duz_ 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Awesome! Have you seen what Kromlech just released? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto von Bludd Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Amazing sculpting, very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 Cheers :) The Kromlech Dwarfs are great... but not my thing (they are to caricature in looks for me and don't fit with what I already have) . In other news... I've started on the next 'Halfling' Sniper... :o : http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip16_zps99b6wxny.jpg For more information... check out this blog post :) : http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/its-all-getting-there.html duz_ and Dr_Ruminahui 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Further bulking out on the Ogryn sniper: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip17_zpsmicouygd.jpg duz_ and elmo 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Green stuff skills level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 The snipers have all had their basing tabs added: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip19_zps4baq9hyo.jpg They have been packed up and will be sent to my caster tomorrow, for casting in July/August (he's a busy chap). Once they are cast up, I will be able to sell some :) . duz_ and iceman2160 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen.Steiner Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Beautiful work as always Inso. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Cheers :) Work on the Ogre sniper continues, now that the Halflings have been sent off for casting. I have continued to bulk out the torso and add the muscle groups. It is almost a shame that all this will be covered over... but at least I have a good foundation to work on: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip20_zpsknoordir.jpg Next will be the lower back and then the feet and lower legs. Lots to do :) . duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 It appears that Photobucket is holding me to ransom. If I don't pay $399.99 a year, all of my photographs will remain as those photobucket place holders. I will not be held to ransom so I will be looking for an alternative host. In the meantime, I apologise for the fact that all of my images are gone... and are unlikely to reappear. I had no warning... the hosting update that apparently happened on 28th June has obviously come into effect. I now know why I have been seeing the place holders on so many forums. walter h 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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