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Post by outrider on Mar 27, 2011 16:01:38 GMT -5
Hi everyone.. I thought I will share some work I have done recently. Starting with a small introduction, these are test pieces for the project that I've had on my mind for ages, but never had enough skill to do it. The influence of certain official armies is obvious, however it was not my intention, at least not in general. In other words, what you can see below represents what I could do, not what I wanted to do. My inspiration comes from the old game called Warzone, the Imperial Trenchers to be exact and that is how I wish the final product to look like. Look out for the available artwork if you're interested. In regard to the models below. The idea is to sculpt the bottom part of a coat, a collar and a cuff, and tie them with the rest of the upper uniform at the painting stage. The backpack with a large blanket is to add mass to a model at his head level. The flak armour stays on top of the trench coat. Sculpting the coat over it seemed a waste of time, as it will be covered by a weapon anyway. Besides, if you have a burning shrapnel in your vest, the last thing you want to do is to fight with your coat. I appreciate the images are quite big, if this is a problem please let me know and I will resize them..somehow.          |
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Post by sgtburn on Mar 27, 2011 16:05:53 GMT -5
Cool i like it  |
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Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on Mar 27, 2011 16:18:07 GMT -5
*Takes tissue samples from both new members so that clones may be produced as needed* Welcome to the IGMB, both of you. These are very nice looking conversions! They look like they could make nice Death Korps of Krieg stand-ins (and aren't horribly fragile like the FW DKoK models are). I'm looking forward to seeing more, and seeing them painted!  |
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Post by jenburdoo on Mar 27, 2011 21:39:59 GMT -5
Where do the packs and heads come from?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2011 21:53:39 GMT -5
Looks really good. When I did my greatcoats, I found that filing away some of the waist and parts covered by the GS made the finished product look less bulky.
Keep up the good work.
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Post by outrider on Mar 28, 2011 6:28:48 GMT -5
Bulkyness is one thing, but it also makes it much easier to model if you don't have stuff sticking out. The side pockets and bottom of the uniform jacket have to go. Removing some of the boot straps is usually a good idea but depends on where the coats bottom line will end up.
As for heads and backpacks, it's Pig Iron and my own. The bottom picture shows the master sculpt as the resin cast doesn't show too much details.
Glad you guys like it. Currently I'm working on different heads and shoulderpads, and most likely will swap from coats to capes, in a similar style to Imperial Trenchers.
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Post by Gabriel Lupus on Mar 28, 2011 6:29:56 GMT -5
Very nice start - how hard are they to model?
I only ask because I wonder whether it might get a bit loborius converting enough models for a whole army. Good luck with it though - they'd look really nice and are different enough from the DKoK models to warrant the work done.
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Post by 3ff3ct on Mar 28, 2011 7:00:31 GMT -5
Good job! I love the backpack too. How hard was the casting process? Its not something Ive ever done, yet it would save me a lot of time/bits doing something similar!
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Post by outrider on Mar 28, 2011 19:33:23 GMT -5
It took me a while, but take into account these are test pieces and I'm still working on my technique. I'd guess 2h per model, that's excluding time for the material to set. So yes.. not the best idea for a horde army and I will see you in a few years time.
In regards to casting, I suggest you look for casting and mouldmaking tutorials and see for yourself. Like with everything, it's easy once you know what you're doing.
Edit: One important bit though, I use two part solid silicone for moulds, not liquid. It's easier to handle.
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Post by Rolling Thunder on Mar 28, 2011 22:16:36 GMT -5
Okay....
New conversion project ahead for Team RT. These are seriously fantastic.
I'm going to make some.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2011 8:02:24 GMT -5
Outrider, is that pack all your sculpt? Or did you work in some bits as well?
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Post by Shostak(AWOL) on Mar 29, 2011 11:39:09 GMT -5
This looks exellent, the coat tails/sleeves are done really well. Keep it up! |
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Post by outrider on Mar 29, 2011 14:01:31 GMT -5
The whole backpack is built from scratch. I used greenstuff mixed with procreate and procreate alone, hence the different shades. As long as you do it in stages, all the individual parts are surprisingly easy to make and correct if necessary.
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Post by cobaltsentinel on Apr 15, 2011 0:47:29 GMT -5
Those are some awesome sculpting skills, my friend. Welcome to IGMB!
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Post by syphon on Apr 15, 2011 2:47:01 GMT -5
Very nice! I like the deft usage of hole punchers. Also, Clonerman 1974, you never cloned me ;.;
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Post by Rolling Thunder on Apr 16, 2011 17:13:27 GMT -5
Must say, those really are nice conversions - though I've said it already!
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Post by outrider on Sept 24, 2011 5:26:31 GMT -5
Just a small update on the work I've done recently on my trenchers, which hopefuly you will find interesting. In short, I have decided to ditch the metal heads and make my own. All heads come in two pieces, helmet and a head. It simplifies casting a lot and allows to sculpt berets and othe headgear without making a whole new head. Here's how the originals look like:  Original 4 models redone and sprayed:  Some new models, currently I have another 7 almost completed.  To break from the routine I have designed a veteran as well:  In general, the army will contain approximately 80 models in 2000pts list, complete with chimera transports, artilery and vendetta gunships. I also plan to add a squad of psykers and as there seems to be no sufficient models I'm going to sculpt them myself. |
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Post by krasimirova on Sept 24, 2011 6:00:23 GMT -5
Very nice work.. |
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Post by Rolling Thunder on Sept 24, 2011 8:44:24 GMT -5
Christ, GW should hire you.
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Post by The Hawk! on Sept 24, 2011 8:48:42 GMT -5
Christ, GW should hire you. O.O Screw GW, start your own conversion company |
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Post by lonedirtydog on Sept 24, 2011 11:06:47 GMT -5
Dam some real nice work here have a warzone feel to these but in a good way great sculpting skills you should sell these bits they work well if you do PM me please.
I would be interested for sure, Good idea doing the mask as a separate cast that way you can alter easily, the back packs are spot on as well (trust me I have tried to find some online and these are better than most of them) great work and will keep a watch of your work.
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Post by 3ff3ct on Sept 24, 2011 13:17:33 GMT -5
Christ, GW should hire you. O.O Screw GW, start your own conversion company Seconded. Get these on Ebay, they're bloody brilliant! I am in awe of your sculpting skills. |
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Post by BG. Foster on Sept 24, 2011 13:24:28 GMT -5
thirded
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Post by missilemaster on Sept 24, 2011 16:35:04 GMT -5
They remind me of the old Imperial models from the Warzone range mixed with DKoK. Good.
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Post by Shostak(AWOL) on Sept 24, 2011 17:49:46 GMT -5
Wow.
Your work is outstanding sir!
There is definately money to be made in selling these.
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