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McFarlane Space Marine - Crimson Fist WIP


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Decided to upgrade the McFarlane Space Marine into a Crimson Fist Captain of some description... 

I have the old Forgeworld Imperial Space Marine model which must've been right before the mould failed as the joint lines are all over the place. The scale isnt the same but the accessories are almost perfect... 

 

McFarlane Space Marine WIP

McFarlane Space Marine WIP

McFarlane Space Marine WIP

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That bionic eye looks good, nice spot on that bit. The FW fist icon also seems to be the perfect size to fit into the wings on the chest. I like it when things like that happen.

One thing I noticed is that the brass eagle you used on the fauld seems slightly off-center. Was that intentional?

 

The project is looking great so far, keep up the good work.

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Looking great so far! Cool to see that the old FW marine parts are about the right scale for the new one. For the rope, I'd suggest getting some thin diameter solder to make it because I did something similar making my own tow cables for a Macharius. This is three strands twisted together. 

 

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Thanks very much! Excellent question about the brass eagle on the fauld... it’s definitely off centre and definitely not intentional! The plastic from McFarlane is flexible and soft, and there is almost no wiggle time when you’re glueing something... I didn’t manage to drop the brass eagles on bang in the middle and then didn’t want to risk bending or folding them trying to move them so just left them. They are symmetrical however, which just means they’re both off!

 

That bionic eye looks good, nice spot on that bit. The FW fist icon also seems to be the perfect size to fit into the wings on the chest. I like it when things like that happen.

One thing I noticed is that the brass eagle you used on the fauld seems slightly off-center. Was that intentional?

 

The project is looking great so far, keep up the good work.

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Correct, each hand has a small brass fist on the back which I was going to paint the paint the same colour as the fist so it is a more subtle detail. I have the same plan for the brass strip on the top of the helmet, it just to add some more details

 

Looks like another Fist icon on the back of the hand.

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Got over excited and tried a coat of primer on the chest piece to see how it came out... the paint doesnt take the exact same as the GW plastic, but it did a good job of highlighting how much more sanding I have to do!

 

McFarlane Space Marine WIP

 

I then tried twisting some thinner wire, as per the suggestion above, and it worked much better!

 

McFarlane Space Marine WIP

McFarlane Space Marine WIP

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I've been loosely basing this model on the old school Kantor model from GW

 

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With this in mind I wanted to update the shoulder pads with some statement details

 

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I think the trim is a little too big, so might try and cut it down. Also cant decide whether to add studding around the edge or not... 
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Very cool!

 

I added one of the Mc Farlane Marines to my pile of shame and still can‘t decide on a chapter.  Was also wondering about a source and scale for some accessories. Sp I am curios to see what other people are using. I like the bionic eye bit idea — might have to steal that! Definitely going to follow this.

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First time 3D printing anything like this, so a bit of trial an error... 

the eagle on the hammer didnt come out properly, so will probably fill that in with green stuff and try something else. 

The axe is also a bit on the small side, but the shield worked out really well.

Lots of sanding required though!

 

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Those weapons look lovely, and the crux terminatus, rope, wnd extra detailing on the pauldron are excellent. Great work! Its fascinating to see how a change of scale lets you reinterpret old bits.
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