|
|
Post by Doc on May 29, 2009 12:12:21 GMT 9.5
Thats what this will end up being, but I'll try anyway.
Steel Legion, using cadian plastics as a base and a shite load of green stuff. Ill probably get 1 done, But we will see how it goes.
I figure that once I get a torso done; Ill be able to cast it and reproduce it; but that's going to cost many many money;
Once I get the hang of GS-ing; Ill re-evaluate the situation.
|
|
|
|
Post by Doc on May 30, 2009 13:55:43 GMT 9.5
mmkay, Its Saturday 30th, a week before 'Go Time'; Course I wont be home then....................... So Ive started on my first trooper; His torso actually;   Made using the tank crew torso; because its un-armored; So it made sense really. The first step was cutting grooves for the plastic card webbing; on a scale of easy to hard, it was annoying; But, once it was done, the plastic card just slipped into place and was all prettyful. Still needs some GS on the straps to make them fit more properly. Also cut the pouch down to fit on the webbing more betterly. again, annoying. Finally I made little Aquila belt clasp; and OMG the was hard. like really hard, cause its sooo tiny; and whats even better is the 3 I have as buttons, DO'H. Anyway, Its about 1 1/2 hours work there; and i still have the back webbing to do. Taht and I'm poor till Mid ext week, when I can get my GS. Doc Out |
|
|
|
Post by ash on May 31, 2009 0:26:28 GMT 9.5
Nice work there Doc. Much more fiddly then I would be able to handle (thats why I do Orks... no finesse needed  What head will you be using or basing the conversion on? I am kind of glad you have changed your mind on what you are doing this time round. Do not get me wrong, I liked your original plan but this one is much more ambitious and I likes that. I have changed my mind on what I am doing myself... its now all terrain based. Looking forward to see where you go from here and can not wait to see a finished model! |
|
|
|
Post by Doc on May 31, 2009 10:00:48 GMT 9.5
Okay, Update, Ive done the rear straps of the webbing its just a Y, still that's also needs some GS; not to worry, should get some soon; But in the mean time; Ive got to start shaving some arms down, and help my brother with his new Tyranids that he got yesterday from Adelaide.
For the head, The first few will have the metal heads stolen from the models, who are infact smaller than their plastic cadian counter-parts, and hence the newer plastic cousin. Whilst later, Ill model some different heads;
Also, Ill be aiming for 1500pts by the end of the year; Including some vehicle jobs also
|
|
|
|
Post by ash on May 31, 2009 19:01:43 GMT 9.5
Nice, good to hear on the progress. Maybe you will go further in this tale then the last one  That is your first goal.....  |
|
|
|
Post by Doc on May 31, 2009 22:47:22 GMT 9.5
shh..... I had to concentrate on year 12 okay?  Update again; Arms are done; Sergeant now, not trooper, Possibly my command officer; Just need GS and a cadian command squad box to start on detailing etc; Also buttons have been added to the chest; As for my brother; he has now has 8 of each gaunt and a Ripper base assembled; And we played a few games; winning one and losing one, But happy nether the less. Tomorrow should see some pictures and more work done on either another body, or something that I don't know yet... |
|
|
|
Post by Doc on Jun 1, 2009 9:11:56 GMT 9.5
|
|
|
|
Post by Doc on Jun 2, 2009 0:10:38 GMT 9.5
Update Time: I have my 1500pt list sorted; now just to build towards it, wanna peek? then look below...... And above is the Colonel..........
HQ
Company Command Squad @ 100 PTS
Weapons: Colonel (Laspistol&CCW), 4x Meltaguns
Wargear: All have Frag Grenades, Colonel (Refractor Field)
Dedicated Transport: Chimera @ 65 PTS
Upgrades: Heavy Flamer, Heavy Stubber, Smoke Launcher, Searchlight
TROOPS
10 Veterans @ 125PTS
Upgrades: Sarge (Laspistol&CCW), 4x Lasguns, 3x Plasmaguns, 1xHeavyBolter
Dedicated Transport: Chimera @ 75 PTS
Upgrades: HeavyBolter, Heavy Stubber, Hunter-Killer Missile; Smoke Launcher, Searchlight
10 Veterans @ 125PTS
Upgrades: Sarge (Laspistol&CCW), 4x Lasguns, 3x Plasmaguns, 1xHeavyBolter
Dedicated Transport: Chimera @ 75 PTS
Upgrades: HeavyBolter, Heavy Stubber, Hunter-Killer Missile; Smoke Launcher, Searchlight
10 Veterans @ 125PTS
Upgrades: Sarge (Laspistol&CCW), 4x Lasguns, 3x Plasmaguns, 1xHeavyBolter
Dedicated Transport: Chimera @ 75 PTS
Upgrades: HeavyBolter, Heavy Stubber, Hunter-Killer Missile; Smoke Launcher, Searchlight
10 Veterans @ 102PTS
Upgrades: Sarge (Boltpistol&CCW), 6x Lasguns, 3x Meltaguns
Dedicated Transport: Chimera @ 65 PTS
Upgrades: Heavy Flamer, Heavy Stubber, Smoke Launcher, Searchlight
10 Veterans @ 102PTS
Upgrades: Sarge (Boltpistol&CCW), 6x Lasguns, 3x Meltaguns
Dedicated Transport: Chimera @ 65 PTS
Upgrades: Heavy Flamer, Heavy Stubber, Smoke Launcher, Searchlight
HEAVY SUPPORT
Leman Russ @ 200PTS
Upgrades: Heavy Bolter; Plasma Cannons, Heavy Stubber, Smoke Launchers, Searchlight
Leman Russ @ 200PTS
Upgrades:Heavy Bolter; Plasma Cannons, Heavy Stubber, Smoke Launchers, Searchlight
|
|
|
|
Post by draconis on Jun 2, 2009 9:03:03 GMT 9.5
Nice work so far Doc. Jeez, I can't wait to play some of all these Veteran guard armies. Nice mobile list, but very low model count. Not much you can do about that with Mech Infantry tho' |
|
|
|
Post by Doc on Jun 3, 2009 21:48:36 GMT 9.5
Update:
Colonels Chainsword has been replaced with a Catachan Fang; And Ive found a site to order bits from, only about $3-$4 per model; which is alot less as a metal Steel Legionnaire box is $60 for 10; and thus $6 each; and thus about 1/2 price; but I still have to buy some things from GW such as Melta and Plasma guns.
|
|
|
|
Post by Doc on Jun 4, 2009 9:29:01 GMT 9.5
Update:
No work done on the model, but I have order everything I need to finish the Command Squad; assuming it all arrives early next week; I should at least get a squad finished this tale.
|
|
|
|
Post by Doc on Jun 11, 2009 10:27:31 GMT 9.5
Update: Woohoo; I has stuff    Now just awaiting Meltaguns from GW........... And later, once the camera charges; Ill get a pick of what the Colonel will look like........ |
|
|
|
Post by Disco Stu on Jun 11, 2009 14:28:40 GMT 9.5
So what you want is some vehicle crew torsos, folding stock lasguns some of those gas mask heads yes? I have several torsos and lasguns lying around but only 1 gas mask head which I'm sure you may be interested in.
|
|
|
|
Post by ash on Jun 11, 2009 22:07:34 GMT 9.5
Good work Doc!
Good to see some actual modelling going on here. It warms thine heart...
|
|
|
|
Post by Doc on Jun 15, 2009 17:39:45 GMT 9.5
UPDATE: pretty much finished the modeling of Colonel Kalpaks    I might add a Beret or a cap; unsure yet. For those of you who have noticed; These well be a "summer" battle dress; for use on a planet of warmer climate; With low level pollutants. Also have started the second trooper; a meltagunner of the command squad.   |
|
|
|
Post by ash on Jun 15, 2009 19:21:45 GMT 9.5
Cool, can not wait to see him painted!
How long has it taken you per model you think?
|
|
|
|
Post by Doc on Jun 15, 2009 19:24:59 GMT 9.5
if i tried, possibly 3-4 a day; if i have they parts set out in front of me etc;
the colonel probably only took 6-7 hours total
|
|
|
|
Post by Doc on Jun 25, 2009 23:31:58 GMT 9.5
Update tomorrow I swear |
|
|
|
Post by ash on Jun 25, 2009 23:48:53 GMT 9.5
Im holding you to it!
|
|
|
|
Post by battlewearypriest on Jun 26, 2009 3:18:24 GMT 9.5
that does it i officially hate you!
when they're finished they should look awsome just need to not got side tracked,
otherwise keep it going and they will good on the table top too.
|
|
