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Looming super cool. Great little conversion on the Alpha.

EDC

Thanks a lot mate.

The Vanguard unit is also ready now - really impressed with these miniatures.

The Vanguard is getting close to the finish line, at least it now shows pretty well what the end result will be. Of cause there is still a lot of detailing left - hopefully I will not spend too much time on that.

So nice...

Thanks a lot mate

Got of to fine start last night with detailing of the vanguards. Photos are also good for finding area that needs to be cleaned up slightly......
Trying to get a fitting amount of details on these guys without overdoing/killing the flow - think it works pretty well so far.

Still to go:
- bronze patina
- checkers
- plasma and OSL
- cog-patterns
- gun cables
- maybe red "needles" in the gauges/manometers
- lenses
- Alpha's AdMech symbol

Good progress! Really like your color scheme.

Cheers, At first I was a little in doubt but it worked out pretty well in the end.

A little further progress.

Nice work.

Thanks a lot Cleatus, here is a bit of progress. Really pleased with the way the OSL turned out.
Only cog-pattern and other minor details and a bit of weathering to go. I think I'll also change the green lenses in the backpack mount to blue - doesn't really come through the green color, I think the blue will look much more vibrant.

Now they are looking really good loving the blue on the augmented eye

Thank you, yes the eye/lens went pretty well.

I only need a few bits of decor on the red, like checkers and stuff and bases, then I have actually finished painting something

These are looking fantastic, I love the OSL on the plasma weapon.

Love the warmth of the colours and that blue - awesome

I only spotted the paintwork before but conversions as well, excellent stuff, I like the idea that not all skitarii have had there legs replaced. Was looking at Victoria miniatures site the other day for combat legs, what's the cast quality like compared to someone like kromlech or maxmini???

Love the lenses and osl work. Very nice contrast to the Reds.

WOW! I just found this thread and your modeling skills and Ideas are out of this world. I cant wait to see what else you will come up with!

Thanks a lot guys, much appreciated. I'll try to keep it comming on a regular basis.
As for the cast quality of vic miniatures I can on say top of the line . almost no flash or mouldlines - same high standard as the the other you mention, and only topped by Anvil Industry

Took a couple of days, but here they are. Quite happy with the way it all turned out, all but the black on the greatcoats, really need to fiure out a way to do that better.

Very cool.

EDC

Lovely... and gritty all at the same time!

Thanks a lots guys

Made a small OSL tutorial I'd thought I'd share. Hope it can be of use. Please download it, don't use the pics here - quality is way better in the download.

DOWNLOAD: OSL made easy

Ranger project carrying on. I want them different from the usual red robes and I want them sneaky and low-profile so they can hide in the battlefild.
For more pics and painting instructions scoot over to forgemechanicus.blogspot.dk

Nice progress on the rangers, I think the brown coat look will be cool. Very sneaky.

EDC

Thanks

Almost Sergio Leone western style

Looking good dude. What colour are you going to paint the bases?

EDC

Looking great. Love the subdued colors.

Thanks a lots guys, the bases will be like the rest of the army - check earlier pics in the thread