Anyone interested in Some Black Templars?....Im in Washington if anyones interested.

Oh, I get it

I've got a rocket launcher marine from AoBR. I never use launchers, so PM me if you're interested

He's a little worn down from stripping,but with some good paint, he'll look good!

Right now Im doing one with Gitsplitta. I am making a custom marker of a Red Corsair and he is making me a custom Mantis warrior. you can find info and updates in my WIP blog called 'Last Corsair Standing'

when finished I'm up to do another one but I'm mostly looking for renegades from the Badab war

If interested PM me and we can work out the details

hmm well i have about 20 or so AoBR SM that i wouldnt mind with traiding someone if they are interested. They are painted as Dark Angels and dont look too bad. some are still primed though.
also if anyone would like to traid a single mini i got a few Dark Angel vets that could be painted up.

Sounds like fun, and could be a good way for me to get back to my Sabre Legion Marines

They look a little lke this....



Pm if you are interested

My contribution, the cyclops chapter. I have written allot of fluff on it but I wont put that here.

We need more pics of peoples chapters on here too! The ones we have look great but the more the merrier!

Heres a couple of WIP pics of the Sabre Legion Marine I am putting together for Whalemusic360, not sure if this is the place for WIPs but what the hell.



Here he is standing atop a half buried Giant Sabretooth skull, the left leg has been cut and reposed and has the usual Sabre Legion Purity Feathers and he has the Sabre Guard shoulder pads which signify his veteran status.



this is a fairly terrible shot of his medicine bag (kroot sprue) and his various sabreteeth and feather tokens (kroot prue again - love that sprue!)

hope you like the progress so far WM!

Sounds interesting, I have five Black Templars that aren't painted to well that I'm willing to give. Although I live in AUS.

Finch (and others)- The purpose of this blog isnt to trade off your poorly painted rines for others, its to give people the oprotunity to aquire other marines the are prime examples of various chapters from various people. Im sure if BH put alot of time and effort into his project and I sent him one of my marines with poor paint he'd be quite upset.

BH - Looks AWSOME, really looking forward to him. And yes, this is the perfect place for WIPs, which is why I made a PM blog instead of General or Swap Shop.

Everyone - Would you guys want me to do a sort of "rep trader" thing with the master list as we get this going? Meaning when I get my Sniper back from Git, would you like to see a list of successful trades after his name? Something like:
Gitsplitta: Mantis Warriors - Whalemusic (x2), Solar_Lion, BLACKHAND

That would be great Whalemusic360. Also i agree completely about trying to send someone a marine of the best quality you can. I'm working on something extra special to trade with BLACKHAND in return for one of his rediculously amazing marines!

Ok, as your trades get done, PM me with the endorsments so we dont clutter up the thread too much (just my inbox). If you started before the thread those can count too (like mine and Porkuslime's dealing for instance)


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Two WIPs for the fun of it.
1st is for BLACKHAND. He and I (as you can see above) are trading Bolter marines. Hes got some Eteched brass icons on his side the pics dont show. Kinda hard to tell, but he also has the Storm Warden style ammo mag conversion, as he is going to be a Sternguard, and I gotta do something to keep up with BH. The pose is based off of one of my 1st, and favorite, DA marines (in my thread as soon as this is up)

2nd is Ice Angel's. We are both doing Assault Marines without jump packs, both with Power Weapons. I wanted the guy to look like he just bashed something in half. The backpack has a big ass hole in the back of it (got replacement from gw already), but with the purity seals there, you cant tell and it adds a bit of veteran status.


Question for both of you. I can completely leave the base off of the model if you want. That way you can really go nuts with your basing on them. Your call, lemme know.

The awsome Ohio weather says I'm not allowed to prime for the next few days, but I'd be happy to start up another guy if someone else wants to start a trade.
Porkuslime's guy is going in the mail today, hurrah!

So who has stuff going related to this thread?
My current status stands at:
Porkuslime: Done and shipped (WOOT!)
BLACKHAND: Built (waiting for not 80% humidity to prime)
Ice Angel: Built and same as above ^
Ramos Asura: In negotiations figuring out what to build
Solar_Lion: In negotiations, have an idea of what were doing

this is really quite awesome. subscribed. making me think i should buy some marines and see if i can provide anything useful. damn tau not having space marines

I am currently working on...

Whalemusic - figure built and getting painted.
Gitsplitta - Figure is half built and waiting for GS to dry (I know you are'nt quite ready to swap a marine Splitta but I had some inspiration )
Tony_nids - Figure half built and GS is drying.
Porkuslime - Working on some pads for his project
Ice angel - In negotiations but I am kinda swamped so it may have to wait for a while....

WIP pics will be up in the next couple of days

Conversions from my Black Legion

the one on the top right looks like the joker. No offense.

Ok so I thought I would upload some WIPs a bit earlier than expected

First up is the marine I am starting for Tony_Nids_10, wanted to see how much movement I could get without resorting to an assault marine's legs and figured that by giving him some uneven terrain and having him balance on it while aiming I might get the movement I wanted.



He need shortening at the waist and the left arm may get tucked closer to the torso, and of course the GS work on the gun arm is only a third done but you get the idea



Next is the marine I am building for Gitsplitta..and he needs a bit of explanation.
I've been a real fan of Git's two blogs since he started them and his "Doom Eagle Odyssey" blog has given me much hope that I may eventually have a son interested in the hobby (or failing that perhaps my daughter will get into it, she already helps daddy paint by tipping my paint jars on the desk and finger painting the walls..why blazing orange? why?) Anyhoo I have been tempted to build my version of a mantis warrior for a while and send it to splitta but this project has given me the perfect excuse to send my regards without stepping on his toes by hijacking his chapter!

So without further waffling I present to you

"Leads-the-Pride"...



Why is his hand waving around like that? is he just happy to see us?

No, he is waving on his two young charges, brave young warriors who have been chosen to join the ranks of the Sabre Legion and fight for the rest of their lives in the unending wars of the Imperium...



I built a decorative base for the three figures but the all pop out as you can see....



I probably should have waited till I had a paint job on the young warriors that showed them off better but hey it's late and I have been working on them all day I want to get some feedback


Cheers,

BLackhand

The marine in the first picture looks like hes hanging off the rock at a wierd angle... i think he might need a bit more work on the stance.
The rest of the model looks great though and i like the other guy and his young freinds lol

I love the idea behind the marine and his "pups". Very fitting for Git. Great job Blackhand.

Thanks to whalemusic, I should be able to paint up a couple (2) Get of Freki marines, and I have one Omega Marine at the moment to paint..

So, anyone who might be up for a marine swap with me, let me know!

For tony's I think the neck is a bit high, looks just a tad off. Very nice gs'ing, your leagues ahead of my ability to use the stuff.
Gits looks Very cool, I love the idea of the "cubs" (pups are dogs IA). They will make very cool scouts! Whats a Native Amarican word for "thing 1" and "thing 2"?

really like those marines blackhand.

Black hand the first one looks a bit awkward, but the second one looks great!

Here is my WIP for my swap with Whalemusic. This is Veteran Sergeant Kadakrazz.

Looks good! Did you want a Plasma Pistol on yours? I can switch the Bolt Pistol if you do.
And just to let everyone know, I suck at coming up with names. So if you really want I can follow my naming convention, but I doubt "Brother 3-5-3" will strike fear into anyone thats not an accountant.

whalemusic360 wrote:Looks good! Did you want a Plasma Pistol on yours? I can switch the Bolt Pistol if you do.
And just to let everyone know, I suck at coming up with names. So if you really want I can follow my naming convention, but I doubt "Brother 3-5-3" will strike fear into anyone thats not an accountant.

lmao, if you come up with a name for your guy I'll write a little story about him, if not then I'll name him and write a story about him, lol. I don't particularly want a plasma pistol, I just found this cool death company bit that I forgot I had so I put it on your guy. It has one of those blood vials on it and I've always loved the look of the plasma weapons.

How about Brother Evrard (strong as a wild boar in Germanic)? Googling "germanic names" was easier then I thought, lol.
I'll call Blackhands Brother Ermanno (means man in the army) assuming he wants a name for him.

Sounds good to me. Brother Evrard it is.

Thats quite a dramatic pose you have there IceAngel, love it.

OK.. by the weekend, I should have some Get of Freki marines done, and 2 Omega Marines.. the Omegas will be bolter armed, and stock pose, as they are already built..

The Get have will be Grey Hunter armed, pistols, bolters, and molded on combat blades.. and I will have one "long fang" guy with a missile launcher as well. I can either do my standard basing or leave them blank.. depends on the swap-mate.

I would prefer to swap the Missile Launcher marine for one with something Assault.. ideally a combi-melta.. (I can hope) or an Assault Marine with jump pack..

love the marine iceangel

I could do this with somebody in the UK? I'm not sure though, but I'd consider it, if someone else were up for it. Do they need to be painted?

Also, check out my P&M Blog for an example of my work. Shameless self promotion, I know

Yes, they need to be painted, its kinda the point.
Self promotion is ok here, as long as it is relevent to swaping little plastic dudes.

Ah, I see. Is there a Minimum Painting Standard, then?

Well, not really, but you should be trying to showcase your marines as best you can, so that the people you trade with feel that their efforts were reflected in what they got from the other person. If I spent and hour modeling and 3-4 painting so that you were proud to field/display it and got a Marine with glue all over and a single coat of Ultramarine Blue, I would be an unhappy ardavark. And If someone tells me that this happend to them, rather then getting their name after yours on the master list, its getting a big ol DO NOT TRADE WITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! after it.

Oh, I'll try my hardest, and I'm a pretty handy Modeller. But Painting just isn't my Forte. Maybe this sort of thing isn't for me.

Hey Popsicle, I find myself in the same boat TBH, I love the modelling and converting but I need a lot of work on my painting!

Try to see the GMS as a way to stretch your painting skills, I personally am treating it like I am doing a commision peice for a customer as this is something I hope to do in the furture and its good to get feedback from dakkites and the people who are receiving the models.

That said, the usual advice of multiple thin coats, washes and a simple edge highlight really does do the trick and idoesn't require the skills of a migsula or Sons of Orar

Sorry for the wall of text but I worry about my painting too

Wall of text???!!!

No, that's 4 sentences.

Go back and read the first 5 pages of my Mantis Warrior blog... THAT'S a wall of text!


And I agree whole-heartedly with blackhand... it's not how many marines I can trade, it's how far I can push my own skills to give the other person something that is truly unique & an example of my best work, however good that is... at least it's my best effort.

I am admitidly taking on ALOT of trades, but as its kinda my blog I felt I needed to set an example. Trust me when I say they will be my best work and I will not rush them. This project will probally make my actual army progress slower then normal, which is pretty slow anyways, but my armies will just have to chill where they are now untill I've taken care of at least the obligations I have now. I have found that everyone is very patient, even allowing for personal projects and whatnot, probally because they are in the same boat. Sorry if we come off as abrupt and rude but I think you will find these feelings echoed by all involved.
Also the distance wouldn't be an issue if you didn't want it to be, BLACKHAND has several people lined up and hes in NZ. All about the effort man.
Theres your wall of text right there!

Well meet!

To Echo WM, though it is a trade I think of it as a gift. So I want to do the best of my ability. I think of myself as a decent painter, but I'm always working on getting better, these blogs have helped out tremendously. This GMS blog helps motivate me to do better. I like the personal challenge.

here are the two space marine chapters i have. one which is a P&M thread based off knights, the other is the chapter i am painting up for my gf. they are both nameless at the moment, thou i think for my yellow chapter i may be naming them sons of Luther, on the basis that they are a DA chapter which wish to redeem the memory of luther but im unsure if that would cause too many fluff probs with people so dont have a name yet haha.

here are pics


my yellow (maybe sons of luther chapter)



and the chapter for my gf



for the people im painting marines for just tell me which army you want me to paint.

thanks!

like both but look cool.

BLACKHAND wrote:Sounds like fun, and could be a good way for me to get back to my Sabre Legion Marines

They look a little lke this....



Pm if you are interested

Just wanted to take the time to say
Holy crap that's ridiculously awesome

thank you

Whalemusic_360 Kadakrazz is ready to be shipped! I hope you like.

Thanks Other Guy!

That colour scheme is sweet Iceangel, nice contrast between the black and blue

BLACKHAND wrote:Thanks Other Guy!

That colour scheme is sweet Iceangel, nice contrast between the black and blue

Thanks BLACKHAND! The close up makes all of my errors stand out a bit more, but I think he turned out pretty good.

Very cool looking (gotta get away from that pun)! The bold blue and the black set eachother off very well.

I had a reunion this weekend, but got yours and BHs primed, Ill get a bit of color on em tonite.

i love that model ice angel, def the plasma pistol handle.



i was wondering if people would want to trade other SM models such as termies, or commanders. that would be an interesting trade. i could understand not termies cuz they are expensive, but converted commanders would be cool trades, or vet models. command squad models also would be pretty fun to paint and model. i was just going to throw this idea out there and see what people think.

Whalemusic360 - glad you like. I think you'll like him more in person.

Sageheart - I think people will trade just about whatever you are willing to swap. I've been chatting with a few people from this thread about swapping and I think it all depends on who you're chatting with. I personally wouldn't trade any terminators, mostly because I don't have any unpainted ones, but I'm sure others would.

Yeah I can't do termis either, because if I get them they get used asap. Even if I get spare, my Deathwing could always use a new Battle Brother. Most of us have plenty of spare bits to make about any "Sgt" configuration you could come up with, excluding things like combi-bolters and other rarities.

yea i expected termies to be rare, but i thought it was an interesting idea to bring up.

i would like to trade some more specialized models if anyone is down. cant do termies but can trade other things.

ps does anyone know where to get plastic thunder hammers for non-terminator marines.

Death Company box has one, but its two handed.

OK.. I have gone ahead and painted up for swapping..

1 Omega Marine
(a second one is heading out the door to sageheart this week)

3 Get of Freki - 2 gray hunters, 1 long fang
(another Get is heading to whalemusic this week)

I am afraid that I already based and posed these guys.. so, any special request posing will need to await me getting more parts..

OK, finally got things to the point where I can show my progress. This is for my trade with Styrofoam04 who runs Red Corsairs, the former allies and now arch enemies of my Mantis Warriors.

Meet Benedictus. A member of the MW vanguard and liaison officer to the Astral Claws during the Badab War. He was corrupted by chaos during that time and fled with the Astral Claws (now Red Corsairs). The final model will have a Chapterhouse pre-herasy jump pack and a chaos shoulder pad on the cybernetic arm (left), and one of my original free-hand mantis warrior pads on the right arm. Depicted in a flying Bushido kick (the right leg is actually bent at a sharp angle to simulate the leap, you just can't see it from this angle).

I wanted him to be a little chaossy but not over the top. He's not a traditional chaos marine, as with the Red Corsairs... having "turned" relatively recently (100 yrs or less). Since the original Mantis Warrior badge had large mandibles, I've included them in the build. I figure things like chainswords would wear out, so I used chaos swords instead of imperial models. He has one cybernetic arm and on that shoulder will be a chaos pad, as if he'd lost an arm in a battle and had to repace it (and the equipment) with what was at hand.

It's a really rough build at this point, but will get more refined in short order.



If you want to see shots from other angles, check out Styro's blog at... http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/305150.page I just don't want to muck up this thread with a bunch of WIP shots.

WM - it might be a good idea to add the links to the first page too (for the ones that you have / are listed like above)

Not sure I understand, link what where?

I'm all up for this if anyone wants to message and get some details set out

whalemusic360 wrote:Not sure I understand, link what where?

On page 1 you have a list of all of the participants. I was suggesting also providing links to each of the WIP threads. For example, the link Gitsplitta added above. Just a thought.

Nice marine Git.

Idealy I would like them to post WIP pics here as well as their own thread. This is a PM blog, so I'd like it to have some pics in it.

well phoo.. I already painted the ones I have up .. I can post them, if you would like..

Alternately, I can post pics of any requests I get..

Both of those are good. Also when you (or anyone else) get some in, those are good to post.

whalemusic360 wrote:Idealy I would like them to post WIP pics here as well as their own thread. This is a PM blog, so I'd like it to have some pics in it.

Fair enough!

Any issue with technically not (ok, not at all) Marine swaps? Da Dark Angelz *think* they are Marines - and Gitsplitta and I are trading a "Dark Angel" boy (Stormboy Nob) for a "Mantis Warrior" boy (Nob) inspired by this awesome thread idea...

Sure, the more the merrier. Really Idk if they are nids or Tau even. If you want I can put you on the master list as Da Dark Angelz (orks)

I have pictures of the 4 models I can send.. but the pictures really are not good. The models look tons better than my pictures imply..

Well i'm quite partial to my marines, but i could probably give one away. my chapter is a descendant of the iron hands and has massively strong ties to the mechanicus although most of the army doesn't show it. I present the knights of the cog:

whalemusic360 wrote:Sure, the more the merrier. Really Idk if they are nids or Tau even. If you want I can put you on the master list as Da Dark Angelz (orks)

Do it (though I already have a queue of 3!). Maybe you should add (slow) after my name

LOL yeah mine too.
Ive got Ice Angels done and BHs almost done, should finish tonite and get some pics!

As per whalemusic's request: here's the status of my build for Styrofoam04

Couldn't stand to be this close without seeing the final form. Here is the build with a proxy mechanicus pad in for the chaos one (left arm). Everything is temporarily tacked in place with green stuff. There's still some clean up and little details to add, but this is basically the final build of the fig. Base will get some work and the fig may end up supported on a wire from the structure of the base rather than the flying base pedestal... have to see what looks best.

Im still not sure if I like the CH jump packs. I may have to get one just to mess with.


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So here are my 2 guys that are done thusfar.
Ice Angels guy. Decided to give freehanding on the pad a go. I'm very happy with, but would like some feedback. I know the sword isnt perfect, but it was try #1 on doing it. Otherwise, yeah, there ya go.




2nd is BLACKHANDs duder.


So heres a story for ya, I was totally done, except for the little wicks on the candel. I had it brown and decided to wash it black. I knock the friggin thing over and dump half of it on my table...... ARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Anyways, whatchas think?

I have been informed that both Porkuslimes Get and Ice Angels Ice Angel showed up today. I'll snap some pics of em tonite with the new gang.

If my painting/modelling skills were up to the mark then I'd chip in too. As such...

I could contribute a Crimson fist to the mix if wanted, even if I am a tad late jumping on the band-wagon

Imp. Monkey

Oh, and WM, DA Logos look really gd if you do them more stylised with just four wing-buts on either side.



This doesn't show it that well but hopefully it gives an idea. And hopefully these will be good enough for acceptance into the club

dang really like the DA look really good the shoulder pads are nice!

@ Disjointed - Your welcome to jump in regardless, just lemme know what you want to do! Posting pics would be good to.

@IM - Good lookin DA, I'll have to try the simplified wings out next time. You want to offer up CF, not DA right? Or both?

Either, or if requested i'll give a differnet chapter a go...I have an idea for a Homebrew chapter caller Reaper lords...all i need is a scythe!

Imp. monkey

I'll be able to get some WIP pics on Wednesday probably.
That's the plan anywho

My first tactical marine sgt I painted.



1st tactical squad I painted


This is my self made chapter called the Blood Hammers. If anyone is interested I will paint a spare marine I have laying around here in the next couple weeks when I move into my apartment.

Oooh, if anyone wants a Shadow Sanctus (My custom chapter) Veteran I could paint one up after I do RP's Master (Or during, depending on how frustrated I get) for a swap ^_^

Example:

Very nice vent!

I may be interested. I will try to find a model of mine that would be about equal in value of that one and paint him up in a couple weeks.

Hey, this is going to sound a little like a list of demands, but...I plan to make a sternguard squad for my soon to be Crimson Fist army made from various marines from different chapters that served together in the deathwatch, and still fight together supporting the weakened Crimson Fists...due to this they specialise in fighting orks. I require (all looking veteran-y):

1. A marine with a heavy flamer.
2. Marine with a sternguard style bolter (if necessary it could just be a metal sternguard model).
3.See above.

In return I can offer DA, crimson fists, blood ravens or a homebrew chapter of mine I have yet to start (Reaper Lords) anybody able to do this then just PM me. If you are unable to get a deathwatch shoulder pad then leave it off and I will put one on once it reaches me.
Sorry for the demand style that this was delivered :*(

Imp. Monkey

Ps. I may do a ten man squad or a couple of squads, if I do then I'll inform anyone else wishing to do this

I'd definitely throw my hat in on this, what a great idea!

I've been running BA since about 1995, and after doing a layout the other day, I discovered that I do have a complete Battle Company. Several Marines to spare.

Mostly just Tacs and Assaults to spare, but they can be vetted up!

Anyone wanting to trade, please let me know.

Nice looking freehand on the LR Jonny, I may have to just send you something to have a go at

btw, farscape rules!

I have two Sternguard that are sitting around primed. Its a regular and the PF sergeant. If anyones interested let me know. I have enough bits I should be able to kit them out however you like. I'll get some pics up when possible.

I was going to put these up earlier, but I kinda feel asleep on my computer......
Porkuslimes Get

and Ice Angels self titled album

Porkuslime - Really like the old school feel of him. As a 5th edition noob most of the old guys I see are pretty crappy. Also like the earthy colors, fits the SW models well.
Ice Angel - Great fluff first off. The white is worlds beyond what I can do, and I really like the over all styling, base really makes him stand out.

C&C for both of you (same thing really) is the typical filing of mold lines and drilling of barrels. I really do both of those on my guys, as Pork has seen and IA soon will, and I really think it would take your models to the next level, especally the mold lines.

That being said, both are going to be in my "Hall of Armor" as well as stand in for my non-existant Sternguard untill they are finished. Keep up the good work and cool trades!!

Nice flocking job, lol

I am glad you like my Ice Angel fluff and model. I appreciate the tips as well.

Imperial Monkey wrote:Either, or if requested i'll give a differnet chapter a go...I have an idea for a Homebrew chapter caller Reaper lords...all i need is a scythe!

Imp. monkey

I'd be up to trade one of my knights of the cog (see last page) for a reaper lord tac marine (or anything in between)

lord marcus wrote:

Imperial Monkey wrote:Either, or if requested i'll give a differnet chapter a go...I have an idea for a Homebrew chapter caller Reaper lords...all i need is a scythe!

Imp. monkey

I'd be up to trade one of my knights of the cog (see last page) for a reaper lord tac marine (or anything in between)

Sounds great, can you give it a deathwatch shoulderpad and make it a sternguard veteran tho? I shall get that reaper lord to you then!

Imp. Monkey

Imperial Monkey wrote:

lord marcus wrote:

Imperial Monkey wrote:Either, or if requested i'll give a differnet chapter a go...I have an idea for a Homebrew chapter caller Reaper lords...all i need is a scythe!

Imp. monkey

I'd be up to trade one of my knights of the cog (see last page) for a reaper lord tac marine (or anything in between)

Sounds great, can you give it a deathwatch shoulderpad and make it a sternguard veteran tho? I shall get that reaper lord to you then!

Imp. Monkey

Don't have any deathwatch shoulderpads but i'll see what i can do., same thing though, make mine look kinda veterany.

Right in a couple of days I'll have the required items to start work.

Basically going to my FLGS, buying a Marine CMD Squad box & assembling/painting it there.

Happy times!

@Porkuslime and Whalemusic - I posted your packages yesterday, should be at your doors within the week.

Hope you like em!

I got Blackhands and IAs out this morning. IAs should be a few days, BH I'm not 100% sure, but it said 5-10 business days.

WIP for Git..




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There is a bit more personalizing to be done and some definition work - Always the most time consuming- and the rest of the chair back.

I have discovered my blackberry takes better photos than my camera.

not as good a pic. different lighting.

That must be the Mantis Warrior Chapter Master that rebelled against the Imperium during the Badab War.... still sitting in his cell somewhere in the Imperial Palace... until his sentence runs out... thousands of years from now...

Wow SL.... nice job!

Good news about your blackberry... been dying to see what you've been working on!

thanks. It's tough keepin up with you

Solar, thats some sweet objective marker, git i'm jealous.

Wow! You're giving away the Space Hulk chair guy?! You are generous Solar_Lion!

Thanks FC. I try to do something special on all my swaps. even if its a basic figure. A different pose, added bits ect.

Vent- As for the figure.. it's just a figure, The termies in the SH game are sweet. If I really need this guy I'll buy another set or get him off ebay. Secondly Git and I go way back and I'm always trying to fit in with the beautiful people!

There are some figures that I will not trade - Old Old figures like.. there are old dread ( yes I'm that old) not must compared to todays Dreads. There to are recently retrieved from the vault of perpetual dust.

Solar_lion wrote:
There are some figures that I will not trade - Old Old figures like.. there are old dread ( yes I'm that old) not must compared to todays Dreads. There to are recently retrieved from the vault of perpetual dust.

Those are... Dreadnoughts? Wow... I'd say how old school, but as someone relatively new to the game I don't think I'm qualified to even say how old school they are! Every once and awhile I feel like I've missed out on something by not getting into the hobby sooner... Ah well... ^_^

I have some original GW robots, the old squat figures. (Space dwarves) marines with eldar weapons (all in metal). so I would say you missed the W40k confusing years. Ahh the mole mortar... and SM jet bikes.. good times.

WM: no hurry on our swap.. I've only got the legs and torso 80% done. And at my pace that'll be weeks before he's done.

After that I'm on to some Kommando's for thing 2. Looking forward to doing something different. Should be fairly quick as I don't have to be so technical with Orks ( not having to match each figure exactly)

After that I’m swapless.. and I’ll need more to fill out my “ Company of the Dead” chapter



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oh and don't ask to trade for the older stuff. Most of that has already transitioned to Git.. I'm guessing he has 6-8 Jetbikes now and 3 of the old metal LS.

hand me downs to the poor MW.

Progress on my figure for Styrofoam04. To recap... a "tainted" Mantis Warrior vanguard. Basic paint is done. Still have lots of details to do and the base of course. Camera is set wrong and I haven't had the patience to read the book to figure out how to re-set it so these will have to do for now.

GS

*Psssst Pic didnt work*

Danke'... fixed.

Better, Im not a fan of the 2nd chain motor of the sword. It looks like 2 CSs put together rather then the one large one.

I'm still experimenting... it's a difficult joint to make look believable. Though in all honesty they should probably be two separate drive systems so if you get binding the whole sword doesn't shut down.

Get your logic outta here. Not sure what the solution is. Maybe make one of the swords shorter?

Nice! I just stripped the paint off my old dread like that. Got the Lascannon/Power fist - double bolter going on. 'Furibundus' model.

I make people crazy when I pull out all the old RT stuff!

Well, I'd love to join this particular bit of inspired wacky. It'll help me get me mojo back.

I'd like to offer a member of my Knights Gryphonne chapter. Since I am sitting on a pile of bitz, I figure I'll start with a robed marine base, and go from there.

--Brian

Gitsplitta wrote:I'm still experimenting... it's a difficult joint to make look believable. Though in all honesty they should probably be two separate drive systems so if you get binding the whole sword doesn't shut down.

Should be easier with my Nob - pistons, other Orky worky bitz Hope to have a picture of my bitz selection for your Stormboy Nob up this evening. Already have a Rokkit Pack together, but you'll have to wait to see that... You guys haven't seen the meaning of slow progress yet!

Yours will be a bit easier because of the parts I've chosen for the "swords".... it'll look good & orky, never fear. :-) I am "gitsplitta" after all!

Looking forward to seeing what you've been up to Arakasi!

Also remember to send me a msg/post in here once you get other peoples in the mail. I'll add your sucessful trades to the master list. Btw, Porks and Iceangel are now up there!

these models are all great. i can post the pic of the model i got from porkuslime soon.

those old dreds look awesome haha

Right, so Gitsplitta and I are exchanging Nobz - Gitsplitta is doing me a bug boy (Mantis Warrior) Nob in exchange for a Dark Angelz Stormboyz Nob. I needed some more pieces, which arrived Tuesday. Below is my very slow progress (I have 1000pts to paint for Silver Sorcerer!) - basically just pulling the pieces together that I plan to use. Yes - there is enough for two - the plan is that it is going to be so awesome I won't want to give him up - and now I won't have to - well, one of them anyway!



I'm hoping to keep the model in 4 pieces for painting prior to final assembly. You can probably work out three of the pieces from the above. The fourth is a surprise!

So far I've started putting one of the Rokkit Packs together and it is working out perfectly, but you will have to wait till next week for more pictures!

Arakasi

so do you call it a Marork or a Orkine?

Look forward to seeing where you go with it.

Got Blackhand guy today, and I gotta say, its the most unique, awsome marine I've ever seen. I'll get me some pics when I get home later this weekend.

I finally got to go to my game store, and now currently possess a new box o' Marines!

Haha! This project's turning out pretty awesome!

So far I have:

User :::::::::::::::::: Stage
Whalemusic360 ::: Diabolical Plotting (Preliminary Stage)
vent ::::::::::::::::: Even more plotting (Preliminary)

Pic of Blackhands Marine, which is a total BAMF. Totally worth the extra shipping to NZ!

Glad you like it bud!

That's looking great

thats a wicked model Blackhand!

Hello,

Ever since the destruction of Gryphonne IV by the Ravenous Tyranid Hordes, many members of the Knights Gryphonne have been without a home...without love.



For the mere price of a Marine Swap, you can give this lonely Knights Gryphonne Honor Guard the love and bolter ammunition he needs to continue fighting the enemies of mankind.

For the Emperor, won't you please help?

--B.

Lol, I feel like I need to send a dollar a month somewhere. I've got 3 people still waiting on mine, so I really need to get them done before I take on any more. I'll hit ya up then tho!

@Whalemusic: I need a favor, could you somehow change my status on the master trade list to indicate that at least for the moment I'm fully booked. I have 8 trades lined up and I haven't even finished my first... I don't want to keep people hanging for months and months. I still want to be listed... I just have all the work I can handle at the moment.

Thanks!

SageHeart has graciously adopted the lonely Knight Gryphonne, who will be going to a good home.

Progress at last!

The newest addition to the Marines Chrysemys! This ones destined for Whalemusic





I'll add a few bits like purity seals to the mix in a bit, then backpack will pop on later. Im prolly gonna switch the head, as I like helmets on my marines.

Arakasi wrote:Right, so Gitsplitta and I are exchanging Nobz

*Ahem*.

But great looking marines going on here guys.
I should *hopefully* get some photos up soon, unless the goddamn camera messes me around again!
It's a Dual Weilding Bolt Pistol dude if any be intarested.

Now DE, be nice... Arakasi and I are trading nobs that *think* they're marines... that counts, right?

*grin*

I have returned from GenCon! For those of you waiting on my marines, they are now being started. Whalemusic, I received your guy! He looks great. I like how he is a new model with an old feel.

Ramos- Looks good! Whered you get the skulls from? Quite nifty lookin

IA-Glad you like him. Im planing on making one similar to that for myself.


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Screw it, I was waiting for someone to say something, but oh well.
I was planning on making a DA plasma cannon guy today. First cut the hooded head so the backpack could fit (note this is all post painting as I forgot to dry fit) then cut part of the chest so that the arm could reach. Then realised it didnt friggin fit so I pitched it in the trash. Was a waste of 4 hours of painting, so I asked Ramos if it was cool to use post GSing he was cool with it. Can anyone really tell out of curisoity?

They look great WM! Very inspiring... (sorry I didn't get your bump request in time... trying to clean the house for my parent's arrival tomorrow).

Everyone is doing such good work, really neat to see. Thanks WM for having such a great idea & following through on it!

Thanks Git! BTW, I get first dibs when you get a free spot in your swap que. We need an actually swap, lol.

WHOO! Cool beans WM!
He looks sweet- really surprised me how fast you got him done! xD

Damn nice work! Now i gotta finish your dude!'

Im seriously lovin this project!


Progress:
WM360 -- Assembled, primed, awaiting paint
vent -- preliminary plotting
IceAngel -- gathering parts, awaiting assembly

Yeah usually I take way longer, but things just happened to fall into place to tell me that your guy was supposed to be done.
I should get Solar Lions and Sagehearts guys done this week. SLs has the same wargear, but should look totally different.

I'm so in on this, if y'all will have me. Here's an objective mentor legion guy - downed veteran - I'm doing for gitsplitta:




Only at base colour plus starting layer (prime grey/badab wash/fortress/codex/skull), more to follow!

Nice objective marker!

Awesome graven! Love it!!

Got Sagehearts swap..

He painted up (90%) a Sternguard guy for my project..

Brother Keenan from the Sons of Talitha..

So you do mentors Gaven?

Indeedy. Proper ones with owls, dammit!

So incase anyone cared, my current list is:
Porkuslime: DONE!
Ice Angel: DONE!
BLACKHAND: DONE!
Ramos Asura: DONE!
Solar Lion: Assembeled and primed
Sageheart: Assembeled and primed
Imperial Monkey: In pieces

Once I get SLs and Sages done, I'm open to more, just let me know.

Right, got off of my fat arse for once and painted a couple of models.

Check it.





And this'un.




Painting tut in my blog. http://oftrinityandinfinity.blogspot.com/2010/08/return-from-nam.html

Did you want to be added Disjointed (or did I already and forgot)? What chapters?

I'm game for anything mate. And they be the Knights Pentient. No real need for anyone to send anything in return.

Another pair ready for paint!

For IceAngel:



For Chaosismyantidrug

Look good Ramos, glad to see your having fun with your models.

Disjointed - I'm up for a guy if you are just feeling gerious. I'd be happy to paypal ya some $$$ for shipping as Im state side. If you really want to go nuts and do a non-legal unit, thats cool! Im easy like that (insert snarky coment here _______________________)

I'm going to leave that alone WM360...

Marine WIP for Gitsplitta - with scenic Stormboyz Nob



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I should add, this is just at the posing stage at the moment (just saw the obvious mould lines on the slugga arm and thought I should nip that before it gets out of control!)

Arakasi I've to say that looks amazing, I love the jump pack conversion on this chap. I've always skimmed over the orky threads but I think you've shown me the error of my ways, lol.

Cool stuff WM, who do you fancy? As I brought the Command Squad box to go nuts with. Only two ready to be sent are the Dual -Weilder and the Ordo Xenos boyo

haha love the space marines and his scenic ork base is top notch

I will leave it totally up to you DE, whatever you think will look cool. Perfect chance to do that crazy idea in your head (you know theres one in there). If you want to do a duel powersword apoticary with a jump pack and scuba gear eating a cheeseburger, by all means, have at it!

these models are all dope!

I have WM and Tony Nids, an the special for Git. ( I need nothing in return brother) I have to put my trades on hold, I'm working 66 hr weeks , 7 days ATC and have no time.

WM's is half done, and tony-nids is primed.

Got WM's marine in the mail today!

It had broken during shipping, so a bit of super glue and it was back in one piece!

As to my progress, my guys just got their first coats of orange and green. I actually kinda fell in love with the pose of WM's future marine xD Im definitely gonna build myself a variant when I start up my marine army!

Bummer, was it the plasma pistol arm?

Feel free to post pics of the marines you guys get in the mail. When I use the ones I get in game I'll be sure to grab a pic of that as well.

Here's my swap for IceAngel. I just applied the shoulder-pads and have just given them a wash. I'll be bringing up the color and edge highlighting tonight. As well as the sword...

Sweeeeeeeet, nice look Jonny. I've got your guy all assembled, I just need to get some more primer and the painting will begin!

Ok WM, I've got one I can send your way. PM me with the details, if you'd like you can send one back to fit in with the UKchallenge I'm hosting (see below)

All UK members of Dakka, please take part in helping me create a 10 Man Deathwatch unit for the 2011 Games Day Golden Dameon competition, details and other such item to take place in this thread http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/310658.page

Thanks!
Disjointed

anyone want to trade a scout for a marine, i dont have any scouts and would like to have one. i would trade a marine for a scout if anyones down.

@ sageheart- Sure, I'll trade a scout for a marine, I've got a sniper lying around somewhere! I'm afraid you may have to wait a bit though since I've got some other stuff to do before then. See my post a page or two back for the marine style.

Imp. Monkey

I would love to swap models. I have Blood Angels, and currently have an unpainted (well, 7 out of 10 unpainted) squad.
I'd be willing to trade those models when I paint them.
Also, I may be willing to swap him:


(Most of my other models are much better, he was just a scratch-build, thats why he has some weird areas.)

Done with my figure for Styrofoam04.

Didn't realize it when I was taking pictures but his back foot is standing on an extra clip I put behind the rock wall. He can be repositioned on his post freely so he is entirely suspended above the wall, or not as you preferred.

Imperial Monkey wrote:@ sageheart- Sure, I'll trade a scout for a marine, I've got a sniper lying around somewhere! I'm afraid you may have to wait a bit though since I've got some other stuff to do before then. See my post a page or two back for the marine style.

Imp. Monkey

wonderful! would love to do that! thou i too should wait a bit since i have a trip coming up! maybe in a few weeks?


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Gitsplitta wrote:Done with my figure for Styrofoam04.

Didn't realize it when I was taking pictures but his back foot is standing on an extra clip I put behind the rock wall. He can be repositioned on his post freely so he is entirely suspended above the wall, or not as you preferred.

this is..... beautiful!

Want to play :(

Your welcome to ghosty, this is far from limited to the US.

*sniff*

Problem is, i own one space marine, and i got it lost.

Wow git love the model great work! I find it amazing that you worked that hard for someone else really nice of you!

Sounds like a totally good time start up an chapter then. Or you can find someone thats IG and trade there.


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Ive got Sagehearts done, most of Solar Lions. A few details and basing and hes done. Shold get finished up this weekend. After Imp Monkey, Ive got to get some guys done for MY armies

Thanks... it's a little painful to look at. My camera's acting up. If I get it figured out I'll take a replacement set of shots which hopefully will do a better job of representing the figure accurately.

I must admit that working your tail off for someone you don't know is well.... kinda fun. Styro and I will probably never meet... but he and his friends will have and enjoy a little piece of my work. I suppose if I was one of the top notch painters here on dakka that would be no big deal... but I'm not, I'm just a gamer like most everyone else. But I've tried to push myself to do something more than normal. Hell, I'd never spend this much time on one of my own figures...

And what I'm getting in return is really cool.... so like... it's got WIN painted all over it!


Have some neat ideas for the next few swaps... if anything they'll be more complicated... God help me.

That marine looks absolutely stellar Git! I remember seein it before, and I wasnt too sure on the legs' positions. But now that its all come together and that wall brings it all together.... It drips with epic win.

And complicated can be fun!
I know that mine have since been getting more and more complex since I've started. Its always awesome to do something different.

But I do know how ya feel. I feel a bit.... odd? trading marines that ive painted. I cant explain it nearly as much as you did Git. Im nervous (perhaps for a lack of a better word) that I work really hard for like you said, someone I may never meet in real life. What gets me going is that Im trying new stuff and new techniques, and they're things Ill bring into my own units when I start painting them for myself. Like the marine I have for WM- I love the pose, so now I know something I can modify and build upon in the future.

Thats true, it is a bit scarry. So far I have been quite happy with the results. I'm also excited about learning some of the techniques that are on others figures that I get (like IAs lightning on Power Weapons, resin casting with Blackhands) and push myself to do things to improve. I didnt really do hard edge highlighting on my DA, but now I love it. Same with freehand and Green Stuffing.

I always want to assume the best of peoples intentions and learn what I can. I havent got any "XXXX's marine sucked, he musta spent 10 min on it!!!"

whalemusic360 wrote:Thats true, it is a bit scarry. So far I have been quite happy with the results. I'm also excited about learning some of the techniques that are on others figures that I get (like IAs lightning on Power Weapons, resin casting with Blackhands) and push myself to do things to improve. I didnt really do hard edge highlighting on my DA, but now I love it. Same with freehand and Green Stuffing.

I always want to assume the best of peoples intentions and learn what I can. I havent got any "XXXX's marine sucked, he musta spent 10 min on it!!!"

Wow, thanks Whalemusic! I'm glad you like my power weapons. I actually stole the technique from Sons of Orar http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/301897.page

Thanks again for coming up with the idea for all of this. I've got three more Ice Angels in front of me that have been recently primed for Vent, JonneyDelta, and RamosAsura and I have really been enjoying this whole project. I've made more dakka friends and inadvertently created more characters for my fluff.

Pictures for my newest guys will be posted once I've got some color on them.

Git I really want a Mantis for Christmas,

@Len: LOL! By Christmas I should have an opening in my "to do" schedule... and by then I should have my molded shoulder pads too! So like... give me a couple of months and remind me...

@Ramos: Thanks my friend. I've NEVER done that major a build before, The legs were totally disassembled, filed, trimmed, then reassembled into the right positions, and getting the arms & shoulder pads to work together also involved a lot of re-working. Worth it though... it is exactly what I had in mind when I started the project... for better or worse.

I've just finished my contribution to the Swap. Its taken 7hrs from making the lil ligend to his final paint job. It's now 5.20am in the UK and I have an hour and a half before work.

Curse you WM for your audience participation schemes, lol just kidding great idea and a lot of fun.

Ok the pictures have just finished uploading. This is not my usual Chapter but I felt like a change and this project is the perfect place to try something new. This is my first fully painted miniature on dakka so C&C is highly sought after, Thanks guys, enjoy.

Cpt Grimmer Slayne- Doom Warriors

Heres the kickass DA marine whalemusic sent me, finally based and with his deathwatch shoulderpad.



Thanks again bud!

BH- Cool! Hope he kills many a xenos for ya!
Lenny- Looks very good, whoever gets him should be happy! I agree, this is a great spot to try new stuff and not worry about it fitting in with the rest of your army.

Yo wazzap! I would like to contribute my hombrew Chapter- The Blue Crosses

Camboyaz.. got a picture of them?

I have one by the end of today, sorry but all my plastic ones have a crappy color scheme so im gonna repaint 1 !

:(
So no one wants to swap with me?

Dont be depressed bBL, alot of us have many on our plate atm, so dont want to commit to more before we can give a aproxomite time range.
I'd PM some of those new to joining the project and see if they want to. Or some of the people near the front that havent been heard from for awhile, either way. Remember, THE POWER IS YOURS!

I'll swap with you, the pics of my marine will be on tommarow

Hey imperial, hows your end coming? Just got your new knight of the cog glued together. even gave him my single remaining lucius pattern bolter.

WM, you wanting a mentor then?

Oh fudge, Im still trying to get together all the bits I need, I think I might just use some of my unpainted figs from previous armies cos I just don't have enough bitz. Curse GW and their low number of rear torsos!!!

I'll get onto it today!

Imp. Monkey

What do you need Imp? Rear torsos?

yeh, I have loads of great bits, one pair of legs. Plenty of forward torsos but NO REAR ONES!!!!! Bummer. I'm probably just going to buy a combat squad and use my bits to upgrade them Don't worry, cos i'm short on legs now. Its a viscious never-ending cycle.

Imp. Monkey

Get an assault squad, you get extra torso pieces plus the running legs and jump packs too.

A mentor? For what?

@WM: Mentor Legion.... one of graven's chapters.

*sigh*

Ohioans....

OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH, gotcha, stupid Ohioans. I need to avoid posting right after I wake up. At least I knew what IA stood for

Sure, shoot me a PM and we can work it out.

Forgot to comment on Lenny's guy. Looks very nice, I really like the power weapon. I assume your going to paint up the Aquila on the pad as well? What chapter is he, IF? Overall very nice yellow, a color I super suck at.

No the pad needs a little more highlighting from the pics but thats it. The lightening bolt needs some more work too but if you check out lexi you'll see it supposed to be a take on the Doom Warrior badge.

http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Doom_Warriors

I've also left the scroll blank so who every takes him can add there own chapter symbol to it.

So, the marine your going to make for me is not going to be converted?

sent out the two marines to WM and Briancj. looking for new people now! haha. i know many of you are still extremely busy, and ive made deals with some of you for later dates, but anyone else down. do realize it may take me a bitto go getthe models i need since i am out of spare guys haha.


i wanted to trade a marine with lennysmash if he is able

Im on vacation, but if anyone wants to trade or whoever said they would pm me, just send me a pm and Ill get back to you

Sorry man, I've got some nice converted DA somewhere, but If i have the chance in the next week then I'll go out and get some bitz and make some up fresh. I can then give my Crimson Fists an assualt squad as well

Imp. Monkey

that would be great imp. monkey. if you get the chance to get some parts tell me and lets trade!

If imp monkey can't complete our trade, would someone else like to swap for my knight of the cog?

I'll do it, it just might be a week until im done.

@Sage- I'd love to organise a swap with you. If we switch to PMs to work out the details. I'll post Wips and postage cost on here though for the benefit of those wishing to do transatlantic trades.

@Imp.Monkey - I'd like to sort a swap with you too if that's possible. Maybe an assault marine sergeant for your own squad. PM if you are interested mate.

P.S I know alot of you are booked up pretty solidly. If we organise a trade then we'll work out suitable times for you, I'm pretty flexible.

@lenny- That sounds great, I'd love to do a swap, I really need to make a list of swaps to be done! I'm even more pleased that your in the UK...cheaper postage

Imp. Monkey

I'm happy to work something out with folk too, feel free to shoot me a pm.

Ok imp, i'll wait then.

Lennysmash wrote:@Sage- I'd love to organise a swap with you. If we switch to PMs to work out the details. I'll post Wips and postage cost on here though for the benefit of those wishing to do transatlantic trades.

@Imp.Monkey - I'd like to sort a swap with you too if that's possible. Maybe an assault marine sergeant for your own squad. PM if you are interested mate.

P.S I know alot of you are booked up pretty solidly. If we organise a trade then we'll work out suitable times for you, I'm pretty flexible.

I'm not booked up at all. If you want a swap for a blood angel, let me know

@ BB Lucifer - I would mate but I already have a BA force of my own. I'm looking to get different chapters from the swap. If you wanted to paint one of the rarer chapters then I would be interested. Your conversion looks great by the way.

Here are my two most recent swaps. Brother Ruqum on the left is for RamosAsura and Brother T'qwaba, on right, is for JonnyDelta. After taking the pictures I did notice a couple things that needed fixing, but for the most part they are completed. Vent's marine is next and should be done shortly.

They look great Ice, but I must ask what happened to the colour scheme from your Avatar. Also any chance of some individual close ups either from you or the recipients? Again they look fab and if possible I would like to sort out a trade through PMs when you're next free.

Same question I had lenny, lol.
The white is his Death Company, as they are BA successors.

Wicked wicked!

Ill definitely be popping some close up shots of him on here. heheh he looks great

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Ah ya! I have marines for WM, IA, and chaos in base colors. Hope to finish em soon!

Ah ok, both colours look fab, I was just wondering if I had missed something with the two schemes.

Lennysmash wrote:They look great Ice, but I must ask what happened to the colour scheme from your Avatar. Also any chance of some individual close ups either from you or the recipients? Again they look fab and if possible I would like to sort out a trade through PMs when you're next free.

Yep, my avatar is one of my 34 man death company. I'll take a couple of solo shots for you as well. Lennysmash, I'd be up for another trade as well. I've got to finish up vents and then sageheart had sent me a request as well. After those though I'd be up for another trade. Pretty soon I'll have enough marines from this swap to field an entire unit! It won't be legal, but that's okay.

Lennysmash wrote:@ BB Lucifer - I would mate but I already have a BA force of my own. I'm looking to get different chapters from the swap. If you wanted to paint one of the rarer chapters then I would be interested. Your conversion looks great by the way.

Thanks. I was planning on painting a Lamenter and Angel Sanguine for myself, but I could paint a different model as one of them if you would like.


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Lennysmash wrote:They look great Ice, but I must ask what happened to the colour scheme from your Avatar. Also any chance of some individual close ups either from you or the recipients? Again they look fab and if possible I would like to sort out a trade through PMs when you're next free.

Yep, my avatar is one of my 34 man death company. I'll take a couple of solo shots for you as well. Lennysmash, I'd be up for another trade as well. I've got to finish up vents and then sageheart had sent me a request as well. After those though I'd be up for another trade. Pretty soon I'll have enough marines from this swap to field an entire unit! It won't be legal, but that's okay.

I'll offer to trade when you are at the peripd of "up for another trade" if you want

Oh btw Imp.Monkey I'm not sure if you've seen these yet from Paulson games.

http://www.paulsongames.com/catalog/item/7434381/8119312.htm

If you get them I'll take a Reaper Lord please, lol.

Okay, for Gitsplitta, pre-inking/hilighting/retouching:

Oh wow, power scythes, 3 of them and a DA Upgrade pack and I can do some reaper lords...yes, defo!!!

I have lord marcus's assembled he needs undercoating and then I'll be underway!

Imp. Monkey

vent wrote:

Solar_lion wrote:
There are some figures that I will not trade - Old Old figures like.. there are old dread ( yes I'm that old) not must compared to todays Dreads. There to are recently retrieved from the vault of perpetual dust.

Those are... Dreadnoughts? Wow... I'd say how old school, but as someone relatively new to the game I don't think I'm qualified to even say how old school they are! Every once and awhile I feel like I've missed out on something by not getting into the hobby sooner... Ah well... ^_^

ah ah! they remaind me to the Gunmen from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!

Looks great graven! Really looks like he's hunkered down, trying to stay inconspicuous until help arrives. Very nice.

I have very bad news. Since I am about to go back to school and am already getting snowed under with all the work I am going to have scant little time for any modelling and hobby so I am going to have to postphone all swaps till (at least) christmas. Im really sorry, I will then rethink it all and possibly get it back on track when my time frees up.Sorry all WM could you change my thing on the first post to say this. Again really sorry guys

Imp. Monkey

@ImpMonkey: Real life comes first... good that you've got your priorities straight. (wish I did...)

So here are the two I have done. 1st is Sagehearts, 2nd is Solar Lions:

You've been busy... tanks and marine swaps... I'm impressed!

Im actually a bit in love with Sagehearts. I really want to keep him.........but wont.

I like your new guys Whalemusic. The helmet on Sageheart's is cool. Is that on the dark angel sprue?

i must agree that model is awesome! thanks! where is that helmet from?

yeah its from either the DA upgrade or the Ravenwing upgrade. Hard to remember as I have like 10 of each.

Wm what is the thing on the ground by the kneeling mairne? its har dto see

A scarab.

oh okay cool! looks awesome!

Got your guy today sage. Ill get some pics up later, but some C&C for ya. 1st Shotgun is great! Your painting still needs work, but thats a practive thing. The best improvment I can give you is to use less glue. The head especally has alot holding it on. Use just enough to where you dont even think it will hold. Oh and basing! It really makes a figure pop with some proper colored basing. Otherwise great job!

Also, sorry I havent had a chance to get yours out, Im working 60ish hour weeks atm, quite tired when I get home (just enough energy to paint some )


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OH Solar_Lion, I need your Addy, or I can send it to Git.

thanks for the feedback!! yea i have trouble with glue, i usually use too little then try to put a bit more on and it overflows . good thing for me to work on.

yea i didnt have basing supplies, i was able to get some only a few days after i sent your model, i would have given it some if i had.
im happy you liked the shotgun, it was an experiment and i think it was cool!!

take your time with the marine! im really looking forward to it.

If ya want my advice as far as glue goes, try and get a hold of some dichlo. Its sold as plastic weld or solvent cement. It looks like water, and usually comes with a (very large) brush in the cap.

You apply it to both surfaces you want to bond using a brush of suitable size (make sure you dont use this brush to paint) and let it set a few seconds before pressing them together. The solvent dissolves some of the plastic, and melts the two pieces together. Used right, the result is a solid piece of plastic.

Its thin enough to have great control, and it doesnt glob up on plastic like cements and other glues do. Ya just gotta watch out that you dont put too much on- it can damage the parts

This is Dtril, my death company marine for Vent. He is mostly done. I am not sure how I feel about the writing on the chainsword yet, thoughts?

He's from Immigration & Customs Enforcement?? Wow!! Things must be getting dicey at the border...

Lol. Looks good IA. Gotta get one of them white ones from ya sometime down the road.

I'm wondering how everyone is likeing this project so far? I've personally learned new stuff both by pushing myself and by seeing your figures in hand. Ive also made some new dakka friends along the way!

Also, with Imp Monkeys temporary drop out, I have no super busy trades atm, just one long term one. Graven and I started talking but not sure where he went? So if anyone else wants to do one, pm me. Otherwise Im going to go back to the begining and try to drag some other people into the frey.

Gitsplitta wrote:He's from Immigration & Customs Enforcement?? Wow!! Things must be getting dicey at the border...

lmao, thats awesome.

I'll trade you mate (whale)

@WM - mate this project is inspired, I've yet to complete any of my trades but already I have painted two of the finest models I have ever produced thanks to it. The desire to really showcase my skills helps me to make decisions on style or modelling that I would normally shy away from.

Great Idea and long may it continue...

Tis an excellent idea! Now if only I could get my first one finished...

Update!



Only the heads are now blu-tacked. The rest comes apart in four parts - Base, Space Marine corpse, Nob body and Rokkit Pack/Shoulder pads - for ease of painting hopefully... A bit more progress, but mostly the second one. Why make one when you can make two in twice the time?

@ Lord Marcus - sounds good, PM me with what you wanna do and we can go from there!

@ Lenny - Thanks dude, hope we can get one in there at some point.

@ Arakasi - Those two are totall win, not only do they thing they are 'rines but they have some crushed under em if not, lol.

The marine from Sageheart came in, and ordered my marine to get off his ass, and report!

From Sageheart, to me:



From me, to Sageheart:



Order received. On the march!


In the mail tomorrow, Sage. Enjoy.

--Brian

(My Marine-swap Queue is empty)

yay! im happy to see the marine you're sending me, it looks dope!! cant wait to see it when i get bak home from colorado.

loove that white painted marine ice angel, i must say i envy you, i would love to paint white that clean-like.

i love this idea, im getting more marines just for this project. i think there is def a joy in trading marines that really makes me want to paint more marines. i almost want to make an army of other people's models. it would be an interesting concept

if anyone is interested ill be trading more marines in a week and a half or so when i get bak to school. anyone want to trade heavy weapons?


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also can i use the pics you made brian for my P&M forum just so i can show other yellow painted SM i've done? if you wont let me i understand. thanks for posting it. i hope he does well in battle!

RE: Using Photos

Go for it, Sageheart.

--B.

I am still here! First week back at work after 2 months so things a bit mental, but dug out bits last night. Still up for project and so forth (@sage - guard then? )

guard? want to trade some guard i would be down

Ok so some progress, first on whale's guy:


This view gives a better angle on prototype jump pack, chapter symbol and data pad:

Still wip but you get the general idea.

Also a little wip of something for gitsplitta's eldest, a doom eagle Dante holding a necron flayed one head:


Btw arakasi those nobs are immense.

whalemusic360 wrote:@ Arakasi - Those two are totall win, not only do they thing they are 'rines but they have some crushed under em if not, lol.

inmygravenimage wrote:Btw arakasi those nobs are immense.

Thanks guys! Haven't heard any complaints from Gitsplitta yet With a bit of luck progress might speed up next week post Silver Sorcerer, and with reducing my painting to a handful of models at a time (rather than an entire army!) I should be able to slot them into the painting schedule easily too... Lots more modelling to do before then though! Haven't broken out the plasticard or greenstuff yet! Immense huh? As in large, awesome or both?

How cool is that!? Thanks graven! He'll flip over that!

No complaints about the nob from me... just setting a very high standard for me to live up to.

I like that. Thanks Arakasi for giving me a good reason to push myself just a little bit harder!

What is that backpack from? Looks like it will be a cool conversion to be sure, looking forward to it!

great work!

Thanks for positive feedback guys.

The backpack's from an Urban War Intedict:
http://www.urbanmammoth.co.uk/acatalog/info_13146.html

He needs cleaned up, Mk8 details added and space around the top of the sigil filled, and then I can start stressing about the base.

@gits: I'm going to try to mould a doom eagle logo for the shoulder too, I have no idea if it'll work though (press mould off a banner topper, cast and reverse-bend to shape whiilst still soft - might work!)

@sage: I'll try to do you a member of the cydonian 9th asap.

I want in on this! It will mean converting a chaos backpack to an astartes one as I'm clean out of those, but by the Emperor it will be done!

I'll be doing an Angel of Redemption btw, if anyone wants me that is. (or a homebrew traitor, if anyone is more interested in that)

A few little teasers for you guys.








First is obviously a command squad plasma from the Ultra-smurfs. The second is a Sergeant from the Crimson Paladins (DIY) Chapter.
I've left the bases from the people who end up getting them to do.