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Post by BG. Foster on Jan 19, 2012 3:49:45 GMT -5
not sure thats a chainsword are looks more like one of the handless lasgun arms with both a hand and las pistol added to it
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Post by upguardsandatem on Jan 19, 2012 16:12:56 GMT -5
Sorry for the absence, had a random hectic few days and it seems I've missed an entire debate on my thread! I'll answer a few points now then I'll add a few pics afterwards.
Firstly, Brigadier, I'm afraid I don't know what models you mean, I'm fairly ingnorant of most of the GW range, could you post a pic?
Regarding the handswap debate, you've pretty much answered it DadCRO! I'm a fan of subtle conversions like this, I can't remember wich arms I used but basically to chop and change anything about! I recommend pinning though, its easy to drill plastic and stops the risk of breaking.
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Post by BG. Foster on Jan 19, 2012 16:18:19 GMT -5
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Post by upguardsandatem on Jan 19, 2012 16:43:30 GMT -5
Now for some pics! At last my commissariat force has a commissar!! Before the pics of him though I want to apologize for the lack of veterans I said I would get finished, I've been really busy and also my local GW has not been open each time I go down to get a few bits! So they are still not finished! Almost there, need to decide my basing colour, not happy with it so far and I also want some differnent grass and was considering the basing kit to liven things up. Fingers crossed I can get them done soon! Now for what you really want some pics of my latest model. I was saving him till he was based but I decided to share as is, hope you like him, my favourite model so far:   I have more photos but for some reason it won't show them the correct way up?!! Any one have any ideas? I use photobucket and have never had this problem before! |
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Post by upguardsandatem on Jan 19, 2012 16:55:31 GMT -5
I could see how they would make for an interesting commissar but not quite what I have in mind for mine, mine are puritanical! (if thats a word) I would love to see your convered one though if you've got a pic? |
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Post by BG. Foster on Jan 19, 2012 17:10:55 GMT -5
need to make a few more additions but i will try and get some images up tomorrow
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Post by Pax Urbis Pax Imperi on Jan 20, 2012 12:01:59 GMT -5
Question: Will you be completing the bases? That is the one thing that takes a good model to a great model, an awesome base.
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Post by egon on Jan 20, 2012 13:20:37 GMT -5
Hey! You stole my Commissar! ;D Just kidding, I have the same mini painted in more or less the exact same way, down to the colour of the ribbons for his medals. The only difference is that I gave mine a red power fist. It really is one of th ecoolest GW minis IMHO. Nice job! |
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Post by BG. Foster on Jan 20, 2012 16:25:36 GMT -5
my converted Delaque ganger/commissar ignore commissar hark and the tanith in the background  |
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Post by upguardsandatem on Jan 20, 2012 17:50:21 GMT -5
Pax- yes I plan on basing asap, I just need GW to actaully be open for once!!
egon- I would love to see your commissar. I agree, one of my fav minis of all time.
Brigadier- I think hes great! He looks like a bit of a rough and ready commissar, attached to keep some rabble of guardsmen in check!
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Post by BG. Foster on Jan 20, 2012 18:55:14 GMT -5
you should get some, they'll add variety to a commissar based force
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Post by upguardsandatem on Jan 21, 2012 19:18:48 GMT -5
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Post by upguardsandatem on Jan 27, 2012 6:55:21 GMT -5
Greetings all! I bring gifts. Although my vets have still progressed no further due to my basing quandary (and the fact that my local GW has not been open for the last 7 visits into town!). I have managed to finsih their chimera! This is my first ever vehicle so I was learning on the job so to say. Unpainted pics can be found earlier in the blog. I wanted it to look battle worn but well maintained and not old and tatty, I think I kind of got it right, I hope. Its got some weathering, dust and mud up the sides and lots of scratches and a few bullet holes. Without further ado here are the pics! Let me know what you think!      Flamer configuration:  Bolter turret:  Pintle Stubber:  |
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Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on Jan 27, 2012 10:03:18 GMT -5
That is a really nice looking Chimera--especially impressive since it's your first vehicle! Keep up the outstanding work!  |
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Post by Gerner on Jan 27, 2012 10:23:31 GMT -5
Wow that is one good looking chimera!! I especially like how you have done the lenses: Would you please share that?  |
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Post by upguardsandatem on Jan 27, 2012 16:52:53 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
Gerner: I just followed the standard GW method for the lenses, it is a bit fiddely but worth I think. Basically choose your main colour, say blue. Start of plain black then highlight with decreasingly smaller highlights towards the bottom left. Startig with a mix of black and blue, then more blue, then plain blue, then blue with a bit of white, then more white etc, about 5-7 stages. Finsih with a hightlight of plain white on the top, which is meant to be a reflection point. Then the last bit is the most important! Apply a coat of gloss varnish to give it that glassy look!
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Post by AshotNINJA on Jan 27, 2012 17:05:59 GMT -5
the lenses, the rust and the overall battledamage make for a great vehicle... really fantastic mate
need to get as good as you at lenses...
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Post by 3ff3ct on Jan 28, 2012 11:48:07 GMT -5
Stunning mate, a bit too good for your first vehicle! The battle damage and lens work is fantastic |
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Post by Cosmic on Jan 28, 2012 15:42:08 GMT -5
The chipping looks so real! Fantastic work |
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Post by upguardsandatem on Jan 28, 2012 17:17:05 GMT -5
Thanks guys, those comments mean a lot. I'll be starting work on a sentinel next and who knows maybe you'll get to see my vet soon too!!
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on Jan 29, 2012 0:24:51 GMT -5
Holy %#$! this is incredible! Would you be willing to take the time to type a detailed description of your weathering and battle damage process for us (or me  ) lol. I've been really struggling to find a way to make my Russ look less "factory fresh" |
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Post by upguardsandatem on Jan 29, 2012 18:26:19 GMT -5
Thanks Kriegeirk
Yeah I wouldn't mind, I think it would be easier if I did a stage by stage photo tuturial if you want. I shall see what I can do this week!
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Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on Jan 29, 2012 19:16:00 GMT -5
Would you be willing to take the time to type a detailed description of your weathering and battle damage process for us (or me ) I second this request... |
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on Jan 29, 2012 19:58:04 GMT -5
Either way would be fantastic! Thank you |
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Post by upguardsandatem on Jan 30, 2012 15:19:30 GMT -5
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Be my mirror, my sword and shield, My missionaries in a foreign field 
) lol. I've been really struggling to find a way to make my Russ look less "factory fresh" 