Spaz Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I figure it's time to make a thread in an attempt to keep me honest and track the progress of my Raptor Chapter. In my typical manner I've dove straight in, sink or swim. Currently in the que to be built: 1 Stormraven 1 Fireraptor To Paint: 1 Commander 3 Scout Bikes 10 Vanguard Veterans 1 Xiphon Interceptor 1 Chaplin Dreadnought Completed: 2 Commander/Cpt./Lt. 1 Jump Chaplin 1 Chaplin 5 Scouts with Shotguns 10 Scouts with bolters 10 Scout Snipers 15 Tactical marines 5 SternGuard 1 LandSpeeder Tempestus 1 Venerable Dreadnought 2 Contemptor Dreadnoughts 1 Leviathan Dreadnought 1 Spartan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 The Scouts with bolters and shotguns are almost done, finished swapping out the heads last night. I think I'm going to try and sculpt cloaks on the Scouts equipped with bolters though, make them look more sneaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Completed: Nope Looks like you need to get that one fixed post haste! ;) Looking forward to seeing some progress. Your photobucket link isn't working? B&C offers free hosting for members to use here. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 May I suggest a hosting site (like B&C or imgur) instead of photobucket? Your images all have bandwidth restrictions at PB that are quite prohibitive to 3rd party linking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Apologies guys. Technology and I don't always get along. I've posted my first attempts at making cloaks in a gallery, not sure how to post them here yet. I think the cloaks need more work, something looks off to me, maybe too plain. Not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrowkyn Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Here’s a link to how you post images on B&C http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141716-posting-and-hosting-images-at-the-bc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 @Sharrowkyn- Thanks! I was able to add a link. Lol. I may have to try and sort this out on my computer, I mainly use mobile now and it appears not all the options are available to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceGuyAdi Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 in your gallery, right click the image you want to link to, then right click "Direct link to this image file" and click "Copy Link". Then in your post click the Image button (looks like a postcard with a landscape) and paste your link in there. And you're right, trying to do this on mobile is much harder. On the capes themselves, perhaps you've used too much thickness in the putty? They look like heroic capes rather than cloaks, so they're billowing up from the shoulders before falling, rather than dropping straight from where they're attached. It all depends what look you're going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Your Scouts look promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 It is possible to do it on mobile if you switch to "Full Version" which will give you the desktop skin. It is more tedious though, its ok for a few photos and any more and you'd want a computer. Hopefully the forum upgrade will make it easier to upload photos from phones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 @NiceGuyAdi- That's it. They look too heroic, need to fix them. Maybe I'll file them down some and add more folds. @Bjorn Firewalker- Thank you. Life has been pretty hectic and progress on my Raptors have been slow to say the least. Updated my first post. Here is the base color on my Commander. I think it's a little too bright, so I may end up redoing it. Thoughts? Yay! Finally got the pics to upload right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 What is this, a picture for ants. Race Bannon is so old there is no way he can see the photo at all. Do it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorNese Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 What is this, a picture for ants. Race Bannon is so old there is no way he can see the photo at all. Do it again! Looks like the thumbnail of the picture, not the picture itself. Image name suggests the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I'm interested to see the cloaks on the bolter scouts. I think that's going to be the next unit I build and I really want to put cloaks on them. I found a new camo pattern that I want to try out and some greenstuff capes would be the perfect way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 New base color. The last was too vibrant for me. I was able to base the Captain, Tactical squad, and Dreadnaught, although I still need to deepen the shadows some. You can also see the beginning of the Chaplin in the back ground, standard black. Hope the image is bigger for those old timers out there. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Much better, now my old-man eyes can see the progress. Getting flamed here for my vision is just like when I'm playing duos with my buddy in PUBG. It's so heartwarming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Nice Start Spaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 @Itvyper- I was just kidding about the "old eyes", I'm in the old timer group myself. LolThat being said... it's update time. First post edited to reflect changes. Commander number one is pretty much done, save the basing (still looking for the right stuff, I recently raided a hobby store, we'll see how it turns out). There were some purple power baths and changing out of power sword to chain sword, but I think overall he turned out okay. Front: Back: Jump Chaplin is pretty much done as well, again except the basing. And both Contemptors (regular and relic) were magnetized for weapon options. Had some trouble putting these guys together and in the process I inadvertently put the shin guards on wrong with the regular contemptor. Otherwise, pinned and greenstuffed to reinforced the joints. Otherwise, Commander number 2, the Sternguard, Vanguard Vets, and Scouts with bolters (except the cloaks, still experimenting with that) are built. I also picked up a Stormraven, 5 more Tac Marines (ebay) and 5 more Vangurad Vets. Anyway, that's it for now. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Good job on the Commander and the Chaplain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceGuyAdi Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Looking good, you made the right call going for the darker green, there. Did you do some reposing on the plastic Contemptor legs? Looks like you’ve got around the bolt-upright-knees-locked pose that bothers me so much and has put me off getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Very good, I love the muted palette. Excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thank you all for the kind words. It's really appreciated. Any tips or suggestions? @NiceGuyAdi- No, those are Foreworld Contemptors. The Plastic Contemptor pose put me off as well, too static for my taste. I've finished the Commander and Chaplin, I was able to upload pics into my gallery but as I'm out of town again and with out a laptop, I am unable to post pics on this thread until I get back. What are people's thoughts on battle damage? I'm tempted to give it a try but I don't want to ruin a paint job and I'm not sure how damaged a space marines armor would get with "normal wear". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I attempted battle damage on my first baneblade commission. Personally I was really unimpressed with the result I felt I'd just destroyed a paint job I was very happy and proud of. Part of that reason might have been because the sponge and area I applied it to was too small for model. Anyhow my point is if youre undecided and you like your paint job I would err on the side of no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 To me there are 3 levels of weathering/damage. 1) Dust/streaks/dirt (powders and oils) 2) Chipping/rust/wear (paint, highlights, and other mediums) 3) Pockmarks/Bullet/Claw/Knife damage (cutting/chipping/slicing the model with knife or abrasive) For me personally, I have always viewed the varying levels of damage more appropriate depending on the Legion/Chapter. World Eaters, Death Guard, Flesh Tearers, or Space Woves? All 3 levels. For me, the level 3 might seem a bit much for Raptors, Level 1 for sure fits, and level 2 might seem okay depending on execution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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