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Having a spare DKoK commissar lying about I decided to use this as the basis. A quick "off with his head" later and some cutting and scraping to remove all of the gas mask and tank and I had the base for my conversion.

While considering what to use for his head I found a head I had been sculpting a while back so decided to use it. I've given him a tache and goatee, along with earring to make him more rogue traderish. Not sure if I'm done with his hair yet, we'll see.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/IMG_1180.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/IMG_1181.jpg[/IMG]

Incase your wondering about the mouth, he's exhaling smoke while smirking, the missing hand is being sculpted to hold a lho stick or cigar to further emphasise the brash, rogue theme.

The rest will be brought out in the painting.

More soon but thought I'd get some comments on what I've got so far.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501345.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501345.page GMT One thing-the neck looks a bit big. but that could just be me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501349.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501349.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501363.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501363.page GMT tac, I've just finished sculpting the neck now, no pics yet though.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501389.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501389.page GMT

Give him a braided goatee of about two fists (of the model of course) long. Give him a bionic hand with the sigar/pipe/cigarette in it instead of a normal hand. This way you have that 41st millennium vibe of bionics without having to do the whole "17th century portrait but then with a bionic eye on it" vibe some of GW's artwork tends to have.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501406.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501406.page GMT RT's.

one thing tho, I think he could do with a different shirt, currently, he looks to commissar. the shoulder tassels re-enforce this image imo.

very nice sculpting on the face though, makes me a tad envious
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Exotic weaponary, maybe a pet, much more extravagant hairdo! a wig even, and impressive detail on the clothes.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501686.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/501686.page GMT
I like the idea of a pet and am considering doing a cyber mastiff to accompany him on his base. That or some kind of "sheen" monkey similar to one of the illustrations in the =I= rulebook. I think it might work well on his shoulder and accentuate the rogue theme.

As for the shirt and jacket, I chose the model as a base specifically because I felt these were rogue traderish. Especially if you look at the Blanche drawings and artwork and mini's from the =I= range.

Cheers,

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For some reason it makes me think of some wrestler pumped up with steroids and such, but then 40k style!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502406.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502406.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502411.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502411.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502528.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502528.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502539.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502539.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502577.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502577.page GMT GS skills are quite good.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502746.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502746.page GMT ...

As for the shirt and jacket, I chose the model as a base specifically because I felt these were rogue traderish. Especially if you look at the Blanche drawings and artwork and mini's from the =I= range.
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Sure, but the real stars all had something special I'd like to see the more OTT push more because, with your talent it would be something super, yet you seem to have a fairly "reasonable" approach to all of your projects. Duke Castelan is "safe" and "reasonable". Even the Pact, in their absolutely superbly executed chaos worshipping form, aren't really crying out for something totally different.

You've picked a great starting point, your sculpting of faces is way beyond anything anyone else here has posted and you can really paint. Now show us something crazy! Please

Or just do as you say and I will be blown away by the gorgeous work anyway. Just pushing for little experiment and Punk here ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502786.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502798.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502798.page GMT
That being said though, I am happy with what I currently produce, sure it would be fun to go for some really wild conversions, making a Tobias Maxillia style trader, but that would take more time and effort than I can currently spare. I already have plenty of projects that have been put on hold or unattended lately as it is!

I also feel that the model I have chosen as a base doesn't lend itself well to extravagant conversion without completely rebuilding it. I liked the coat and shirt as well as the pose though so decided to go with it.

Perhaps sometime in the future I'll give something really wild a go!

@ Malika - Way ahead of you mate. Just put the finishing touches on a soulstone on the neckplate thingy.

I've also been toying with a few other conversion ideas using a couple of other FW pieces I've had lying around for a while. Perhaps I'll post a few pics of the pieces in question to generate some discussion and ideas on them.

Cheers and thanks again for all the comments so far folks,

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Hand is very early stages so pretty rough at the moment but you can see what I'm going for. The fingers still need alot of work, the pinky needs resized a little and the ring finger needs gs to bulk it out too.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502937.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/502937.page GMT

However, I can't help but nit pick and feel that his epaulettes are too militaristic for a Rogue Trader.

Maybe they could be removed and some other extravagant detailing applied instead? Maybe exotic animal fur trim? A jeweled hem? Or, baroque style free-hand with an art nouveau inlaid stitching in it? I dunno, he just needs a more exotic and extravagant look is all.

EDIT: What about jeweled spurs and added metal detailing to his boots? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/503057.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/503057.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/503068.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/503068.page GMT eye patch + smoking.


its the bad ass ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/503446.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/503446.page GMT
Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/504139.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/504139.page GMT
I agree that a bionic hand holding the pipe/cigar etc would have been a good way to go. Adds to the 40k nature of the figure without too much extra work. Your hand is very well sculpted though.

If you want to add some more "color" to the coat, you may want to consider turnbacks. Seems like you could add that without too much chopping.

If you want to keep the epaulettes, why not add a fur trim? Makes them more of a fashion statement than a sign of rank

As for the gorget, you may want to consider adding an imperial eagle's wing to each side of the soul stone. I guess he does not do much trading with the Eldar then?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/504440.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/504440.page GMT CMD, just noticed I hadn't commented on this one yet!!

Awesome work so far, you've picked probably the best starting point for a Rogue Trader in the entirety of the current GW and FW lines.

Very nice work so far and everything you've gone with exudes arrogance. Love it. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/504685.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/504685.page GMT
@GD - Thanks mate, glad the character I'm trying to convey is evident. As always, your input, along with that of everyone else who has posted, means alot and is of great value.

Ok, so I'm almost ready to start adding the paint to this fella now. I decided to leave the hair as is, I think it fits perfectly with the Clark Gable in "Gone With The Wind" type look I was trying to achieve with this guy.

The hand, while being an absolute bugger to create, has turned out just like I wanted it too. I initially thought I might be able to get away without using an armature for the fingers but after just managing the thumb, I realised it was going to be even more of a nightmare. Luckily I managed to find some of the thinest wire I've ever seen from the florist wire section of Hobbycraft. Fortunately it was just the right size to base the fingers on and literally not much more, being a FW model the scale is significantly smaller than regular GW proportions meaning fingers are half the thickness!

While I realise this model isn't fitting everyones desires and perceptions of a Rogue Trader, it is fulfilling the look I was wanting. Yes, it would be cool to do a really extravagant RT with funky bionics and whacky hair and attire but as Migs pointed out, it's not really my natural style. Perhaps I'll leave that to his incredible talents and imagination, or maybe if he would be willing to use his artistic talents (subtle shotgun like hint here mate!) to create a drawing for me of such a trader, then I could give one a bash as a sort of collaborative "Migsula and CMDante production"?

Anyway, as he is nearing the application of paint I've been looking for inspiration for pattern designs for the clothing. At the moment I'm thinking a deep, rich red jacket with some kind of swirly pattern design to the fabric. If you know the type I mean I would appreciate help finding reference pics as I'm coming a bit stuck as a result of not knowing the proper name for it!

More soon, hopefully with the addition of pics and less rambling!

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507604.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507604.page GMT RT (i count myself in everyone), but he is what [i]you[/i] wanted him to look like, and he looks awesome.

really, what more could anyone want?

cant wait to see this guy painted! you showing any work on him over at 40kforums?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507628.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507628.page GMT
What do you mean by 40kforums?

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507649.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507649.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507674.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507674.page GMT
Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507697.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507697.page GMT Anyway, as he is nearing the application of paint I've been looking for inspiration for pattern designs for the clothing. At the moment I'm thinking a deep, rich red jacket with some kind of swirly pattern design to the fabric. If you know the type I mean I would appreciate help finding reference pics as I'm coming a bit stuck as a result of not knowing the proper name for it!

More soon, hopefully with the addition of pics and less rambling!

Cheers,

Dante[/quote]

Google "art nouveau". In particular, look for an artist by the name of Alphonse Mucha. His illustrations may help greatly in finding a "swirly" pattern for the coat. Good luck and I'm looking forward to more updates.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507729.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507729.page GMT BP there. musta been on warseer

will this guy have a warband of his own, or is he somehow afiliated with your BP gang?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507730.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/507730.page GMT 40k forums, must have been Warseer. Though there is another log currently on the go there where someone is emulating my blood pact stuff.

This guy wasn't originally going to get a gang but my head is swimming with ideas for other members of his band (pilot, ganger, navigator, armsman etc) and I already have alot of the bits and pieces I would use to make these figures. The only thing is I don't want to distract myself too much from the blood pact as I intend to have them as an entry for GD. Though I could always enter the Rouge Trader group as a squad.....uh oh!

Currently real life is keeping me from modelling and painting and probably will be for the next week or so (moving to a new flat) so I'll be on here discussing ideas etc and would appreciate all your input to keep my motivation up.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/508852.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/508852.page GMT RT 'naval' warband would be sweet. gotta have a gunnersmate in there too. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/509050.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/509050.page GMT
Second up for the group is a "smaile girl" - see Eisenhorn books for more info.

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/Picture002.jpg[/img]

Early days yet but you can see where its going. The legs have been filed down to look more feminine and slender with the feet shaped for the basis of high heels. The idea is to have a long coat hanging off of her shoulders with arms at almost right angles to either side. Weapons will be either a sword/knfie or a laspistol/stub pistol.

The head is just a temporary stand in though I am thinking about using it but sculpting new eyes etc. We'll see.

Hope to start painting the trader soon too.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/514704.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/514704.page GMT GS work is very smooth where it definitely needs to be.

Can't wait for the RT paint ^_^.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/514720.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/514720.page GMT
Oh yeah...and two pistols would make her way more bad ass than a sword! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/514739.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/514739.page GMT
Cool smile girl so far, really want to see where you take this.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/514741.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/514741.page GMT
@ Grey Death - Thanks mate, I'm dying to paint him but real life issues (moving) are getting in the way, hence the reason for using the time I do get to do a couple of other conversions.

@ Malika - The "trinity" thing is overdone as it is in 40k by GW, I'm aiming to do something a little more in keeping with the Ravenor and Eisenhorn novels. My plan is to sculpt the coat so that it is sliding off her shoulders. It keeps with the "seductive" theme for a smile girl and should also look cool with the two pistols. Sort of a "I'm taking my coat off now so someone is definitely going to die!" look.

@ Xanthos - Couldn't agree more mate, the variety in the numerous =I=munda logs we already have here speaks volumes alone! It's a part of the 40k universe that hasn't previously seen enough attention outside of the realms of the odd 54mm mini so it's really great seeing the innovative ways in which the variety of GW plastics and FW resins, along with metals of course, can be altered and combined to produce models that tell more about life in the 41st millenium than any amount of cookie-cutter cadians ever could.

Not to say there is anything wrong with cadian armies, just that its nice to see other areas explored through modelling.

More soon!

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/515601.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/515601.page GMT 40k by GW, I'm aiming to do something a little more in keeping with the Ravenor and Eisenhorn novels. My plan is to sculpt the coat so that it is sliding off her shoulders. It keeps with the "seductive" theme for a smile girl and should also look cool with the two pistols. Sort of a "I'm taking my coat off now so someone is definitely going to die!" look. [/quote]
Fair enough, I'm curious to see what kind of coat you will give her. You mention Ravenor en Eisenhorn so for some reason I'm thinking about a coat in the style of a commissar's coat or some yakuza styled trenchcoat.

But erm, what is a "smaile/smile girl"?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/515643.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/515643.page GMT

Extremely happy to hear what you have in store for us. This will be such a treat.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/515644.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/515644.page GMT
However, well...not really however. It's more something that tends to get ignored because it's not as cool, all the models and such as playable figures or at least figures that fight. What about civilians? We never really get to hear anything about or see pictures of Imperial civilians, they are all heroic guys running around with oversized swords and guns, but never that mob of people who are out shopping when the store gets blown up by a heretic.

I dunno, if you guys are playing =I=munda games in populated areas I think it would be cool to see civilian models (conversions) as well, they could even just be part of the terrain (what about using them as human shields? ) ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/515859.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/515859.page GMT Inq gangs meeting in a busy market place. The idea was to have as many civilians and pack animals dotted around as possible at the start, and then once fighting commenced the crowd would begin to run for the nearest possible cover (potentially blocking line of sight) and animals would get spooked and start stampeding in random directions (potentially trampling Inq models in the process and also blocking line of sight where appropriate). Its an easy thing to achieve and would work in =I=munda too - simply add a GM turn in between the player turns where all civilian models move 6" towards the nearest cover and animals move 6" in a random direction. Resolve trampling with, say, a strength 6 hit if an animal comes into base contact with a character model. Jobs a good un!

To keep on topic - loving the smile girl. Those daemonettes really do lend themselves nicely to human female conversions. Great stuff.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/515969.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/515969.page GMT
@ Malika - A "smaile" girl is a spelling mistake I made . Smile girls are the 40k's equivalent of escort girls. Elizabeth Bequin from the "Eisenhorn" trilogy started out as one before joining Eisenhorn.

Her coat will be a fur collared trench coat length coat. Something a bit grand but tacky, fitting the smile girl theme.

@Migs - Got it in a oner mate!

I see your in the UK now, how long for? Just London?

@ Malika - I agree, the only thing about doing an out and out civilian is that there isn't really anything exciting about them. Your typical civi isn't going to be rocking any extravagant clothing or gear really. I think it's more fun, for the moment anyway, doing those characters that aren't soldiers but aren't out and out dull civilians either.

@ Anodyr - I don't actually game but it sounds like an interesting scenario, you should see if you can find it and add it to the =I= munda thread in the rules forum. It has alot of potential for all kinds of cool GM interventions, such as scaring the cattle into stampeding etc.

The daemonette models really are beautiful, the lines on them are prefect and such smooth curves too.

More soon.

Cheers,

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Quick update. A little more work done on the head, body and feet.

Still very rough as it's only second stage so just trying to lay the foundations for everything to come. Quite pleased with how the eyes have turned out, looks alot more human now.

Again, let me know what you think. More to follow soon.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/518131.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/518131.page GMT
I've started on the arms, just mocked up at the moment to work out how I'm going to do them. Not sure about the metal laspistol yet, looks quite large but at the same time, it looks kind of fitting and offsets the delicacy of the other pistol and the rest of the mini.

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1199.jpg[/img]
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1201.jpg[/img]
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1202.jpg[/img]

Next steps are to start prep work for the coat and develop the arms more.

As usual, comments etc appreciated.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/522467.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/522467.page GMT
Are you thinking of putting any buckles or straps on the boots or just leaving them very smooth thigh-highs?

Cheers
Dave]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/522471.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/522471.page GMT
Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/522478.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/522478.page GMT
wasn't the smile girl in the eisinhorn books also an untouchable? I ask as it gave her a useful talent to her boss, I'm curious as to what she has to offer a warband on the battlefield. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/522924.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/522924.page GMT
Also, only in 40k would a torso sized pistol be called "delicate" ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523181.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523181.page GMT

[url]http://evadress.blogspot.com/2007/12/on-rachels-coat.html[/url]

Which would appeal to the rogue trader no doubt as it shows off the lady and shows off his affluence at the same time.
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If you could get a hold of one of the really old las pistols that might look even better (I´m thinking age of squats here), those had a more slender look to them than the newer imperial stuff.

Not saying that the current ones are bad, but that might be even better.

As far as the sculpting you´re doing goes...... Wow. Just wow.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523319.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523319.page GMT
@ Rahveel - Yep, I know what you mean. The problem actually was that one heel was short and one long. I was trying to see which looked better and have decided to go with the high heel, goes better with the look I'm trying to create.

Coat wise I'm thinking 3/4 length. As for the pistols, I've decided the metal one is too big, it just doesn't work the more I look at it. I had another of the FW commissar pistols handy so I've been busy converting it into a left hand pistol. I've also decided to make the pistols more slimline and less military by removing the clip from the bottom. It makes them look much more clandestine and like a civilian weapon rather than navy issue. Pics will follow tonight.

@ lasgunpacker - I see what you mean but I quite like the fact it doesn't look 100% human, I like to the think that the Abnett is trying to describe a variety of different facial structures in his characters depending upon their birth world. The description of Carthaean's are a good example of what I mean.

@ MeanGreenStompa - Thanks for the link mate, thats pretty close to the look I had in mind, will help alot when it comes to the sculpting too!

@ Xanthos - I've decided against the different pistols, I thought a paired set would actually look quite cool and hint at a hidden "gunslinger" type talent which would explain her use to the trader.

I would love to be able to get my hands on some of those old era plastic weapons again. All the sprue's I had are long gone. I'll keep and eye on the trade forums and ebay in the hope that somebody has a few spare.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523556.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523556.page GMT
I feel her ankles are a bit thick right now though. A bit cankle'esque >.>...slightly unfitting for a slender model like this. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523593.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523593.page GMT
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1208.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1209.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1210.jpg[/IMG]

Just finished doing the bulk of the sculpting work on the new hand to turn it from a righty to a lefty. Notice also the trimmed pistols sans clip.

I've also done a little work to even up the size of the eyes. Her left eye was looking a little off before. I also reworked the heels a little and added a spar to the corset to try and make it a little more symetrical.

As usual, comments and thoughts welcome.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523653.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523653.page GMT GS details are working nicely. The pose is perfect btw. Adding the coat will really fill out the model nicely when you get to it. I can pretty much see the finished piece at this point, and I can't wait for it to get there ^_-.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523660.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/523660.page GMT
I'm currently trying to plan how I can make the coat but also keep it detachable for painting. Think it'll require some thought.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/525001.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/525001.page GMT I really like the smile girl, You have really captured the essence of a "in the future" prostitute'ish girl.

You still manage to amaze me Dante.

Keep up the good work!! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/525379.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/525379.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/529906.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/529906.page GMT
What plans have you for basing?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/529920.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/529920.page GMT
@ Migs - for basing I'm thinking some time of hangar decking as though they've just exited from a lander or are doing a deal on a landing pad type thing.

Ideas welcome!

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/529961.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/529961.page GMT GS sculpting skills are literally jaw-droppingly good. I like the Rogue trader a bit more than "Bequin," but I can scarcely beliee she started out in Daemonette-hood]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/532705.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/532705.page GMT GW white primer. To my horror it left 60% of the model covered in small air bubbles.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1214.jpg[/IMG]

Here's how he now looks after alot of work, saved from the horrors of GW white primer after 2 hours of careful sanding and milliput washes.

Painting begins tomorrow, seriously looking forward to it too!

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/532718.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/532718.page GMT
I guess I should have thought about it before I got 3 bottles.

Great work anyway. Loving the future-wench.

~sA]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/532742.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/532742.page GMT
No worries though, I know you will be able to fix it and turn him into a kick ass figure! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/533862.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/533862.page GMT
Latest member of the gang to be started:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1216.jpg[/IMG]

Early days but you can see where I'm going with the pose. He will be an ex-navy trooper.
Weapon will either be shotgun (boarding weapon) or hellgun, not sure yet.

More pics and blurb on him tonight. Also, cookie for first person to guess the base piece.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/534870.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/534870.page GMT
I'll take a Chocolate Chip cookie]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/535812.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/535812.page GMT
Hrm.... let the innuendos fly...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/535852.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/535852.page GMT FW tank commander.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/535855.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/535855.page GMT las-pistols: Consider doing the extras through painting (like an in-lay gold filligree), rather than GS. I think it would go with the whole "Delicate" but deadly theme.

Piousman]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/536309.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/536309.page GMT
You are all correct, the torsp is FW cadian tank commander, cookies for all!

@ Piousman - Yeah that was what I was leaning towards too, sculpted detail would just add to the width and take away from the delicate feel.

More soon moving permitting.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/536846.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/536846.page GMT [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1218.jpg[/IMG]

Bit more work done, mainly bulking out the legs and planning something for the raised leg to stand on. I was thinking grain sacks on a landing pad or a drugs cargo busted open etc. The legs will get knee pads and shin armour like kasrkin have. Side image shows the "lean" he has.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/537195.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/537195.page GMT [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1221.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1222.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1223.jpg[/IMG]

Progress pics of the first stage work on the kneepads and roughing out of the left foot. I've also tacked the shotgun I'm thinking of using into the position I have in mind. Think I might give it a proper stock though, but on the other hand, shorter is probably better in boarding situations. Decisions, decisions.

The cadian backpack plug and the ribbed cable hanging from the back will be turned into a short use, emergency rebreather which will have the mask hanging from the belt in the obvious gap.

Also, this weeks treats!
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/IMG_1225.jpg[/IMG]

What a blast from the past the RT book is! The FW book has already begun to tempt me to buy a £200 airbrush and £200 compressor but both the misses and the wallet are saying "not yet!"....

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/543043.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/543043.page GMT FW book any good?

Or is it just highly highly aspirational stuff?

Anyhow, I'm loving the sergeant. At first I thought he had the skinniest of skinny chicken ankles, then I realised the bloom in the fatigues above the knee. Nice kneepads - I tried to get the same effect on a makeshift stormtrooper once, and it turned out horrible.

Stay safe,

~sA]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/543685.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/543685.page GMT
Although I must agree with "smiling Assassin" the left leg (or the one on the right in the pic.) definately needs some bulking up a bit.

In fact both boots could be a little bigger - when compared to the top of his leg - unless the idea is a sort of pantaloon look?

Not that I have any room to offer advice or criticism - your GS work is phenominal and makes my attempts look like a preschooler with play-dough.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/543769.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/543769.page GMT
Sorry I failed to point out before, the lower legs and feet are just the base stages and not representative in any way of the final shape or bulk. The left leg (raised one) isn't bulked fully yet either, the underside will be getting more mass through the sag of the trousers etc. It is just easier to do the kneepads before adding the trousers as obviously the straps for them will cause the material to crease and fold around them.

The boots when sculpted will add more bulk to the feet as I intend them to look quite heavy, sort of military issue. He will also possibly be getting shin armour too.

More later today.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/543786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/543786.page GMT
@smiling Assassin - Yeah its a good book, I like it. Not as content rich as regular military modelling books but it does have a focus on FW mini's (obviously) and a lot of high quality pics of some really nice stuff.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/543793.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/543793.page GMT
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1226.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1228.jpg[/IMG]

Should clear up the "skinny legs" concerns. Next stage is to define and bulk out the boots and then to the lower part of the trousers.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/544472.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/544472.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/545339.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/545339.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/545342.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/545342.page GMT
@ Death By Monekys - It's been mentioned a few times but its a fanatic head (one in stocks), shaved down and with new eyes and ears sculpted.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/545657.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/545657.page GMT RT model, and has spawned an entire entourage of models.

Guess you can't help which project spark inspiration!

Looking great so far with the new guy. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/545664.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/545664.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/558495.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/558495.page GMT GS. I find it sooo hard to sit and wait for the stuff to cure, it´s slow progress by necessity.

Looking forward to seeing the finished article.

(Oh, and by the way, I thought we were above actual posts just saying "bump" in here. That´s one of the reasons I like dakka....) ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/558948.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/558948.page GMT
I've been busy moving in to a new flat (complete with painting/modelling room! pics soon) so haven't had the chance to work much on this lately. There is some slight progress since the last photo's, mainly just bulking out the trousers on the left leg.

I don't have internet set up yet in my new place so will be a bit sporadic in posting for the next week or so. Rest assured though, I'll keep taking step by step pics in the interim and blast them all on here when the broadband is in.

Any opinions/discussion on colour scheme and markings for the navy sgt are welcome, its something I've been mulling over lately. Can anyone recall how Abnett described the navy trooper uniforms in "Eisenhorn"?

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/559992.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/559992.page GMT Any opinions/discussion on colour scheme and markings for the navy sgt are welcome, its something I've been mulling over lately. Can anyone recall how Abnett described the navy trooper uniforms in "Eisenhorn"?
[/quote]

If I remember correctly, they were just described as 'Black'


And, as fitting as it seems, I don't think that would look very good on it's own. Perhaps glossy armour, and pant-stripes to add some variety? (I have no idea what those are called)

Or something like... [url=http://uvstreetwear.com/images/city-camo-pants.jpg]This?[/url] (except jagged, instead of blobby)


Maybe i just can't see a naval trooper in anything other than monochrome.. . . Could be a good contrast with the rest of the group though
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/560018.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/560018.page GMT RT and his 'crew' and two ideas came to my mind for your consideration:

1: The gray-faced accountant type - since the RT himself seems to radiate ego and charisma, a dour looking executive officer in his retinue, the straight man and constant butt of his asides and jokes but actually makes the ships run and keeps the books up to date... (Gormanghast style retainer)
"Now now Mr Bleake, this isn't the time for your narrow minded whining about such matters as 'fuel and ammunition', take up your las pistol and come with me, For The Emperor!!!"

2: Fido - the RT dresses flashy, I am reminded of Victorian gentlemen explorers and could well imagine him being followed about by some rediculously overpowered killing-machine beastie, a Gentleman's best friend is his dog. Hulking xenos hound with cybernetic implants...
"Found 'm on Dusk XI, poor thing had an ork powerclaw stuck in his paw, pulled it out and sink me if he didn't lick me face and follow me home! Old bugger's been with me ever since!"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/560039.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/560039.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/560089.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/560089.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/560193.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/560193.page GMT
They won't be wearing camo, no need for it in boarding actions. At the moment I am thinking either dark blue (navy!) for the fatigues and black plate, or a bluey grey (light) fatigue and black/dark grey green plate. The blandness of these colours will be offset by details such as squad, segmentum, ship etc markings on the armour and fatigues. It should also hopefully make the skin and weapon stand out more too.

Painting is a wee while off yet though so we'll see how it goes.

@MeanGreenStompa - Both excellent ideas and will be taken onboard. I had already thought of the "Fido" type character but the accountant is a great idea.

@Llamahead - Sorry to disappoint. It was never intended to be a peg leg, just part of my sculpting process of bulking out the armature in stages.

A peg leg, while probably looking badass and fitting with the naval theme, wouldn't have kept with the character I'm trying to develop. I imagine this guy to be highly active and a skillful combatant both armed and unarmed (a bit of a Harlon Nayl type). A peg legged cripple would have seriously impacted upon this image.

@ migsula - Glad to see you posting again mate, thanks for the praise and support.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/561758.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/561758.page GMT
[/quote]

Hmm.. you may be right. has been a while since i read the book.

Dark blue/black would look nice I think, Whatever you choose in the end, it should look fantastic!

[quote=CMDante]They won't be wearing camo, no need for it in boarding actions[/quote]

Yeah. I'm not exactly sure why I suggested it. A primarily white scheme could be pretty interesting though! (if a little out of place)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/561783.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/561783.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/562354.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/562354.page GMT
Will begin trawling historical and current naval uniforms for ideas once I get internet sorted in the flat.

Hope to do more sculpting on him this weekend so should have more pics early next week once the internet is sorted.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/563459.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/563459.page GMT
As for the color scheme I agree that a blue/grey/black combo might work well. I think typhus might be thinking about the "black and white puzzle camo" of the Urdeshi 7th Stormtroopers from [i]Guns of Tanith[/i].

Cheers
Dave]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/564294.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/564294.page GMT AFAIK, the navy units wear gray uniforms.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/564318.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/564318.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/564815.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/564815.page GMT
Moved into the new flat now and got most things sorted, bed - check, painting desk and chair - check, sofa - check, internet - check, 42" 1080pi 100hz hd plasma tv - check!

So back to modelling. Since I've been offline I haven't had much of a chance to do alot of modelling due to being so busy with moving and work, but I have got some more sculpting done on the navy armsman.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1230.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1231.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1232.jpg[/IMG]

The right leg is almost there now, just some fine details on the boots etc that need adding. The left leg is currently needing some more work on the boot and the lower part of the fatigues added. I've also started the base work for the arm holding the shotgun, just an armature at the moment really though.

Finally, some pics of the new place:

The painting room (total mess at the moment, will be sorted this weekend)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1233.jpg[/IMG]

The wardrobe in the painting room, all those boxes and bags are full of gamesworkshop stuff...

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1234.jpg[/IMG]

The bedroom, complete with superking sized bed!

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1235.jpg[/IMG]

The living room complete with new tv and girlfriend

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1237.jpg[/IMG]

The kitchen

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1238.jpg[/IMG]

Now thats sorted, back to the sculpting and painting. I hope to finish the legs this weekend and begin bulking out the arm and start the other arm, so expect pictures and more posting from now on.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/577375.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/577375.page GMT
The resculpted leg is perfect! Now this guy is looking like a solid hunk of meat - the shotgun is just proof. His expression is that of a tireless Vet, and his gear is turning out great too.

Any ideas for the colour scheme you're going to use?

Nice new gaff. Digging the TV and the Pizza boxes

sA]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/577433.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/577433.page GMT
For colour scheme, no closer yet. Only just got the capability to trawl through navy unifrom images for inspiration.

Thats actually the broadband and router box.....the pizza boxes were in the bin!

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578173.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578173.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578238.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578238.page GMT
This guy is looking very cool. I hope you don't mind me being nit-picky but could I suggest adding just a bit more bulk to the top of the right calf? I think it would ad a bit more "tension" to the straps holding the knee pad on. At the moment I feel his leg is still pretty thin under those fatigues and that knee pad might slip down. Hyper-critical I know, but you're doing some really nice, precise sculpting work here.

I can't wait to see more of him!

Cheers
Dave]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578245.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578245.page GMT
The shotgun guy is a slow burner for me, not the immediate like that I had for the RT or the smile girl, he's developing nicely now though.

the legs are still in progress yes?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578259.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578259.page GMT
More soon.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578271.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578271.page GMT UK?!

Yep, legs are still WIP. The right one is closest to being finished but there is still some detailing work to be done on both the leg and the boot.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578276.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578276.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578350.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/578350.page GMT UK this year so no idea why its changed.

Managed to get the bulk of the legs done. The cloth on the lower left leg still needs the folds defined more shaprly though.

The arms have also begun to be developed. Still just the armatures at the moment but you can see how the left arm is beginning to have muscle structure laid out. You can also see how the final pose is going to look.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1247.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1248.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1249.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1250.jpg[/IMG]

More soon.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/579395.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/579395.page GMT
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[url=http://newsblaze.com/pix/2007/0129/pix/Brandon-Dockery.jpg]If you ain't Cav...[/url] - This one is probably the best example I found.

I could go model my own set of gear, but I fear the photos of my legs might throw this thread off course ^_-.

Looking great btw. I feel like this guy should be chomping down on a cigar for some reason >.>..]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/579719.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/579719.page GMT
I've done a bit more on him tonight. Mainly filling out the musculature of the arms etc. I also started working on a second version of the same head with a new expression sculpted over the old mouth, the existing one, while it will no doubt look fine once painted, looks a little extreme for the casual pose.

@ grey_death - Ta mate, the type of pics I've been working off are of WW2 US paratroopers:
http://www.sproe.com/u/uniform-paratrooper.html

Going for the "flared trousers" look that para's tend to have because its easier to do (I find) and looks cooler.

More soon.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/579856.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/579856.page GMT [/quote]

Ah. Just the little stunty one looked like a Domino's we (down here) tend to get after a night out. If we still remember the foods, that is.

How's the right arm going to turn out? I'd imagine clutching belt/webbing, but I can't quite work it out at the moment. That's where the proverbial war will be won or lost -- the arms. Take extra care mate: if it's right, it will be awesome

May be a bit nonsensical at this stage, but I've just opened a new pack of the wonderful Vallejo WW2 German Camouflage paints for my new Guard, and they're proving a real eyeopener. I'd suggest, off the top of my head for this Navy lad, a bit of the 964 Field Blue, which I used as an alternative shade for ordelies etc. It's a satisfyingly realistic tone, which fits the navy idea well.

Good luck

sA

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Yeah it does look like the little Domino's ones.

The right hand with be resting against the pouch, thumb up, fingers clasped around. The arms will have rolled up sleeves (hence the reason I'm bothering to sculpt musculature). The shoulders of the sleeves will have patches designating rank, unit, fleet etc. Designs for these will be taken from "The Gothic and The Eldritch" navy section. I was contemplating shoulder pads similar to the knee pad design but much smaller, however, these would cover the patches etc so I think I'll leave them off.

On to the new pics:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1266.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1267.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1268.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1269.jpg[/IMG]

I decided to create a second possibility for the head to test a different expression. It's still very WIP and the top of the head needs a bit more shaping with files and the mouth needs alot more work. The eyes also need upper eyelids. I filled the cheeks a little more on this one so that he looks a bit younger.

I quite like the different look so will probably finish both up and paint them both then see which looks best.

Arms are stille very early days yet.

More to follow this week.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580027.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580027.page GMT


so maybe he'd benefit from a comms mike and headset?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580117.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580117.page GMT Lol, that show cracks me up. It was supposed to be a comedy right?!

Given that he already has a radio on his chest, I won't be adding a headset or microbead to his head. Don't worry, he'll look more Bruce Willis than Ross Kemp when he's done.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580337.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580337.page GMT
Thats what I thought when I saw the new head, "Yippee Ki a Mother F******."

He looks quite stunning, but I cant help but think that perhaps he needs more armor. I know you said you were'nt going to do shoulder pads, but couldn't you put his rank and other stuff on said shoulder pad?

Or perhaps make his left arm more armored, and leave his right one for such designation, seeing how he would most likely fire his with his left shoulder towards the enemy?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580732.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580732.page GMT
I'm keen to see what you do with the right arm though...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580932.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580932.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580984.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/580984.page GMT
Thats what I thought when I saw the new head, "Yippee Ki a Mother F******."

He looks quite stunning, but I cant help but think that perhaps he needs more armor. I know you said you were'nt going to do shoulder pads, but couldn't you put his rank and other stuff on said shoulder pad?

Or perhaps make his left arm more armored, and leave his right one for such designation, seeing how he would most likely fire his with his left shoulder towards the enemy?[/quote]

A fair point. The left pad only idea was something I had considered, think it might look a bit odd though with just one unless it was a pretty big pad. I'll have a play around with them and see what I can come up with.

Cheers again for all the kind comments guys.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/582675.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/582675.page GMT
Sculpting looks fantastic as always! Any progress on the hooker or the captain?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/586335.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/586335.page GMT
And congratulations on the flat - we moved before xmas and feel so happy in ours ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/587273.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/587273.page GMT
No progress on the smile girl or captain, the navy armsman is taking all my time at the moment as I try to get it finished for Conflict Scotland in April.

@ Migs - Cheers mate, I'm really pleased with the development in my scultping abilities lately. It's all thanks to your original =I=munda log that inspired my new direction.

Still got a bit to do to be fully settled in the new place but loving it so far. Got the balcony sorted today but its chucking it down so will have to wait til the weather gets better to get full use of it.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/587442.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/587442.page GMT [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1273.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1272.jpg[/IMG]

A bit of an update. I've done more to the face and arms. Upper right arm is almost finished now. Left still needs plenty of work. The face is almost done, the left eye looks a little off in the pics but I have sorted it since taking them.

More soon, though commission work will be taking precident.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/587774.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/587774.page GMT
Where is the right hand going to be resting? on the pistol hilt?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/587791.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/587791.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/588113.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/588113.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/588231.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/588231.page GMT
Glad the face is getting good comments...despite its likeness to panthro!

More soon.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/589107.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/589107.page GMT
Not too much change. I've finished the face off, added some folds to the boots and begun working on a sleeve for the left arm.

The forearm of the left and right arms still need work but its gradually getting there!

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1278.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1279.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1281.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1282.jpg[/IMG]

And finally, a comparison of the two heads. Both are made from the same piece but the one on the right has had more work changing the expression.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1283.jpg[/IMG]

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/596249.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/596249.page GMT WIP on the face is pretty amazing. You make GS sculpting look easy! (When I know that it isn't!)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/596651.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/596651.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/597413.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/597413.page GMT
I really like that you share so much of the process here with us. It's nice to see your nice and slow process to building up each part with a little GS at a time. Something I'll definitely need to try should I begin sculpting with it in the future. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/597557.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/597557.page GMT
Looking really nice.

I assume you will be bulking up the connection between shoulder and arm pin when you finish it off? Right now the connection point is too thin, but I think that's just 'cause it's a work in progress...

Excellent effort - I'm enjoying playing with demons for now - they are much more forgiving to errors in the sculpting (you can call it a "chaos feature). Doing realistic looking humans and capturing an expression that matches their body language is very cool.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/597669.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/597669.page GMT
Looking excellent, and i totally agree with what grey death said, the in progress shots are great.

Truly inspirational.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/598101.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/598101.page GMT
Bloody great work with the resculpts mate. Rolled sleeves and muscled forearms are a recipe for homebrew win. I suggest this toughy has:

a) Some sort of Ink on *a* forearm,
b) Blood Type Ink on the back of his neck.

So what, he has a shotgun, how could he possibly not be the hardest man in the galaxy?

sA]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/598738.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/598738.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/598775.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/598775.page GMT
@ tallmantim - Yep, the arm joints will be properly filled, they're a bit empty at the moment while I get them sorted and then I'll work on their final positioning.

@ Xanthos and grey_death - Cheers lads, I know it can be a bit difficult to see the progress at times but hopefully it's not boring everyone to death seeing every little step.

@ Smiling Assassin - Ta mate, there used to be only one or two logs I would check in on here but increasingly there are more and more quality projects popping up, particularly the =I=munda ones catch my eye. Dave's log is just something else, the man is a painting machine. He churns out such quality and in such numbers that he really puts us all to shame (particularly me - the big slow coach that I am!). Really looking forward to a rather interesting joint project we will be working on soon....

Shotguns for the win!

@ Excommunicate - I've grown to dislike my version a bit actually. Think I just got tired looking at it. Will probably give the concept another go soon though.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/599203.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/599203.page GMT
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/Navy%20Armsman/IMG_1293.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/Navy%20Armsman/IMG_1294.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/Navy%20Armsman/IMG_1295.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/Navy%20Armsman/IMG_1296.jpg[/IMG]

Haven't had much of a chance to do a lot on this chap, have been working on commission stuff (seen [URL="http://warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179196&page=3"]here[/URL]) and putting together some miniature scenery paint racks that my gf got me for valentines day (those things take forever to put together but are the dogs balls!).

Have begun working on the sleeves, the left arm is closer to being done than the right but you can see how they're developing at least. I've also begun to work on the edges of the armour around the "arm holes".

More soon.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/603103.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/603103.page GMT
Bloody shotguns are a pain to get hold of, but I'm going to pop a few of those Bolter/Lasgun Shotty conversions into i few of my new Cadians, just for the sake. For the S's and the G's.

Just a few things I think when I look at this model, in terms of just bulking him up aesthetically, mainly along the lines of perhaps some plating for the upper legs? He looks like a breacher (you know what I mean, first through the door?), and so I'd imagine him having slightly a bulkier one side as opposed to just the chest plate - in terms of body armour of course.

Any more colour scheme thoughts?

Good hunting

sA


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/603127.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/603127.page GMT CMD! If you look throught the whole thread CMD seems to have the same routine when modeling. Rough shape, plays with details and when he likes it, bulks out and it looks perfect. Example- left leg. I have my full confidence in Dante! Keep it up!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/603281.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/603281.page GMT GS'ing. Every time I check this thread I get more and more impressed with your skills as a modeler.

Really cool update. Keep up the good work! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/603582.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/603582.page GMT [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1300.jpg[/IMG]
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The desk needs a tidy (been busy lately so just fitting in sculpting work whenever I can!). On the armsman, I decided to add a single shoulder pad on the left arm to provide more armour on his "foe facing" side. The arms still aren't done yet, need filling out around the armpits etc but its inching closer to completion.

Also, here's a pic of the first of 3 of the new paint racks:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1302.jpg[/IMG]

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/605422.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/605422.page GMT
The shoulderpad looks like it will work out right now. Just needs more of the shoulder joint in place before it starts to look 'right'. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/606215.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/606215.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/606553.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/606553.page GMT
Keep it up!

Defcon56]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/607122.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/607122.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/609629.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/609629.page GMT FW DKoK commissar so about same height as a regular guardsman.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/610203.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/610203.page GMT
Any plans for the cable running down the Armsman's back? It works for a tank crewman but just kind of...ends on this guy.

What is next on the cards for the Rogue Trader unit?
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Next will be either a pilot, or an female arbite scratch sculpt (based on the =I= illustration). Will decide once I finish the armsman off and paint him. Still need to finish painting the trader too but I'm thinking of sculpting a new head for him and lho stick holding hand.

Cheers,

Dante
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[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1305.jpg[/IMG]

Bit more progress. The gun fell a bit on the 2nd and 3rd pics so disregard the pose there. Also, I've decided the hand on the gun is too big so it will be going and being replaced by a sculpted hand.

I've begun bulking out the shape for the gas mask pack on the back and connected the cable using some guitar wire. It's the same width but the coils are obviously a little thicker, shouldn't be noticeable when painted though.

Other than that, most of the work has been filling minor areas etc.

More soon.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/610546.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/610546.page GMT
Kudos on the gun hand decision - you would have either tried to keep the gloves uniform on both hands, then bulk up the rest to fit, or just ignore it, which wouldn't have been good. I'm glad you added the breaching side shoulderpad -- it just helps with the overall feel of bulk.

As someone else said, any size comparisons with the Rogue Trader/Renegade? It's just that I keep thinking this is going to be =I= scale. The details will come out tremendously at normal 40k scale, if slightly more realistic in proportion.

Good hunting

sA]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/610586.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/610586.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/620865.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/620865.page GMT [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1326.jpg[/IMG]

Decided to redo the head on the rogue trader. As the original was my first ever fully sculpted head, it looked a bit poor when I came back to it so decided to use the left over head from the armsman.

Added a chin wig and a ponytail to try and really push the rogue trader theme.

I decided to leave him with a pretty severe hairdo, short sides long on top, to emphasise the 40k side of things, gothic future and all.

I think the head is almost done now. I thought about maybe adding some piercings or something but then decided agaisnt it for fear it would make the face cluttered.

Hopefully get painting on him soon. The paint on it at the moment was just a play about with some thin layers of colour for some ideas, it will be totally different scheme when done though now that I've worked one out!

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/634180.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/634180.page GMT imo! his beard is realy rogue traderish and makes him look vile]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/634205.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/634205.page GMT
Now...paiinnntt hiiimmmm.......]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/634561.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/634561.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/634950.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/634950.page GMT WE WANT PAINT!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/635461.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/635461.page GMT 40K.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/635611.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/635611.page GMT Again, sorry for being off topic but I am really liking the what everyone, including Dante, has been doing in the =I= munda space and I am interested in learning more.

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For paint, I'm keeping it under wraps at the moment, you'll just have to wait and see .

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/635659.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/635659.page GMT
Really, nice touching up work on the Rogue Trader. I personally want moar of the Naval Man myself (could be misconstrued), but this is all great stuff.

sA]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/635665.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/635665.page GMT Again, sorry for being off topic but I am really liking the what everyone, including Dante, has been doing in the =I= munda space and I am interested in learning more.

[/quote]

There is an =][= rules discussion going on in the Skirmish Games section here on this forum.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/635827.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/635827.page GMT
Started painting at the weekend, first time in about 4 months so things didn't go too great. I ended up redoing most of what I did on Saturday tonight.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1335.jpg[/IMG]

Went back and redid much of the face tonight and am a lot happier now though it could maybe use another final highlight or two.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641774.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641774.page GMT
What might look cool on him is some stubble on the beard area, like he forgot to trim his beard for some days..

I'm truly looking forward to see this masterpiece finished, keep it coming!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641837.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641837.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641880.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641880.page GMT Id love to se greyish or maby something crazy like blond... Again great job!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641882.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641882.page GMT
Brilliant!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641886.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641886.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641983.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/641983.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/642269.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/642269.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/642374.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/642374.page GMT Id love to se greyish or maby something crazy like blond... Again great job![/quote]

His hair is going to be dirty blonde. Everything bar the face is still just basecoat.

@ tallmantim - Yep, I did, wasn't sure it would work out since they're so small but looks alright.

@sonofruss - lol, not sure how I'll do that one....


Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/642581.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/642581.page GMT This one here. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/231902.page


edit to add link]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/642598.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/642598.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/642623.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/642623.page GMT
sA]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/643043.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/643043.page GMT
sA[/quote]

Just going to have to wait and see mate .

@ Migs - The jacket is only basecoated and a few first, scrappy highlights added in areas for some ideas. Thanks for your advice and praise though, really appreciate the help.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/643596.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/643596.page GMT
You've got the girl, the boss, the veteran may I make the humble suggestion of a rookie to go with the armsman?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/643943.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/643943.page GMT las pistol?

I just noticed the centre parting on the Trader - woah. Is he in a Galactic boyband?

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The inspiration was drawn from Jes' "The Gothic and The Eldritch" with most human characters having "severe" haircuts....

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/643978.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/643978.page GMT
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Rogue%20Trader%20Gang/IMG_1345.jpg[/IMG]

Just done a bit more on the jacket and the sash, not so sure how much I like it though. Going to take a short break from him to work on Blood Pact (http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/220069.page) again for a bit though.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/661988.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/661988.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/662038.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/662038.page GMT
This model actually drives me nuts. The brocade and button bit of the jacket was just not made to be painted, it is so fiddly and impossible to get how I want it, what you can see above is my best effort - which is pants!

I'm actually getting a bit skunered with the mini to be honest, hence the reason I returned to the BP.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/662208.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/662208.page GMT
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Genestealer%20Hybrid/IMG_1572.jpg[/IMG]

The idea is for him to be a storm trooper type fella standing on a battlefield after battles end, staring at the grave of a fallen comrade (gun in ground with helmet on top or something like that).

[Note - the conversion is far from finished, pics are purely to show the new direction]

More soon.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/999407.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/999407.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/999721.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/999721.page GMT Lol, if you weren't all the way over in MA then you'd be more than welcome to mate! He was there for storage in the "Imperial Guard" bits rack. I was putting a load of new stuff in and decided to have a root through my FW stuff for some inspiration.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1000340.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1000340.page GMT btw?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1000386.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1000386.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1000415.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1000415.page GMT
Amazing paint job on the face, kudos man.


I still mourn the smile girl though, I really liked that and was looking forward to the overcoat sculpting and other additions.
No chance of you finding a want to finish her CM?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1000445.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1000445.page GMT RT's face is awesome. My faces end up as smudgy little flesh colored blotches with MAD EYES...

Yeh I was also looking forward to seeing the smile girl.

Just watched Alien Ressurrection again last night - I quite like the crew of the Betty as inspiration for an =I=munda gang - but then I have also been thinking of a Necron Cult based gang... lots of bionics etc. maybe counts as Redeemers.

Mind you having said that I see a lot of guys doing Tau / Guard auxilliaries and now im thinking a Tau Expansionist gang - goes on "preaching campaigns" to draw border worlds into Tau Space... might have an Ethereal Cast leader, maybe a Tau and IG heavy and then some human preachers etc.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1000553.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1000553.page GMT btw?[/quote]

Thanks, the torso is from one of the cadian tank commanders from Forgeworld.

[quote=Logan]The Roughtrader looks great. Reminds me to a little bit to Gary Oldman in "The Fifth Element" as Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg. [/quote]

Hmmm, I've actually gone off that head completely. Was thinking about re-doing him with a different head....got some plans for this but its prob a bit off time-wise for the time being.

[quote=MeanGreenStompa]I still mourn the smile girl though, I really liked that and was looking forward to the overcoat sculpting and other additions.
No chance of you finding a want to finish her CM?[/quote]

Lol, not for the time being anyway. I liked the concept but the model started annoying me a bit. I think there is a lot I would change if I went back to re-do her now. I certainly feel my skills have come on a bit since then.

[quote=ironKing]
Yeh I was also looking forward to seeing the smile girl.

Just watched Alien Ressurrection again last night - I quite like the crew of the Betty as inspiration for an =I=munda gang - but then I have also been thinking of a Necron Cult based gang... lots of bionics etc. maybe counts as Redeemers.

Mind you having said that I see a lot of guys doing Tau / Guard auxilliaries and now im thinking a Tau Expansionist gang - goes on "preaching campaigns" to draw border worlds into Tau Space... might have an Ethereal Cast leader, maybe a Tau and IG heavy and then some human preachers etc.[/quote]

I'm sure I've seen a group of IG or something based on the crew of the Betty before somewhere. The only thing I'm always wary of with necro and =I=munda gangs is having really obvious movie type casts, such as "the bad ass weapon guy" (think Blaine in predator, the black guy in Alien Res. etc), "the silent assassin", "the crippled doctor" etc etc. I prefer groups to have more detailed and in depth character. Afterall, part of the fun of working on figures as individual characters is trying to convey their personality through their pose, equipment etc.

At the same time though, movie type cast gangs can be a fun change of pace!

More soon.

Cheers,

Dante
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Thanks, the torso is from one of the cadian tank commanders from Forgeworld.[/quote]

Ah yeah, I knew I recognised it from somewhere. Got those on order right now actually, should be getting them soon.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1002409.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1002409.page GMT
The one problem though with the Victrix plastics is the fact they are noticeably smaller and thinner than GW figures. Therefore, I have decided to do some significant GS work to bulk up the figure and make him taller. Without further preamble, here's where I'm at so far (note - still very WIP, the boots etc are just base stages):

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/IMG_1601.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/IMG_1602.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/IMG_1603.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/IMG_1604.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/CMDante/Tutorials/Sculpting/SizeComparison.jpg[/IMG]

I've actually done a bit of a sculpting tutorial on this for my good friend Grey_Death and the painting advice group he runs called [URL="http://thepaintingcorps.blogspot.com/"]The Painting Corp[/URL]. So if you want a better insight into how I sculpt, check the site on Tuesday when the article goes live. In fact, you should check it regularly anyway as the guys there post some great articles, tips and tutorials on a massive range of modelling subjects, I know I've learned a lot from them myself!

Hope to do a bit more on this chap today. Basically the whole figure is going to end up covered in GS so that he doesn't look out of place size wise amongst GW figs.

More soon.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1020214.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1020214.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1020223.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1020223.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1020298.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1020298.page GMT
The sling is from the same Cadian command set as the lasgun was. He's now being converted into a heroic banner bearer.

[quote=Llamahead]Cool can't wait to see more. Keep wondering about using the Victrix kits for a guard army at some point.......[/quote]

Cheers mate. The Victrix kits are good value for money but the details are a bit soft and lacking, they are also noticeably smaller and thinner than GW figs, the weapons and arms especially!

Some nice parts, but I was a tad disappointed.

Cheers,

Dante
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Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025567.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025567.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025595.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025595.page GMT
The bullet tipped ones are best for doing folds as you can see in the tutorial.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025777.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025777.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025805.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025805.page GMT
Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025907.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025907.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025944.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1025944.page GMT .]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1026122.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1026122.page GMT
I think its probably worth spending more for better tools.

Cheers,

Dante]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1028095.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1028095.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1028190.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/226125/1028190.page GMT