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Miss Dee wrote:thoes guys are going too put my IH to shame.

Aw don't feel that way! I'll make sure to share any cool tips I find here for you to use.

Empchild wrote:They look awsome klaus! Will be a great army to see when it'c completely done I imagine.

I imagine too... should it ever happen!

Munch Munch! wrote:Good work!

Danke

Brother Grevious wrote:Did I see guitar strings??!! MAY THE METAL GODS GRACE SHINE UPON THEE!!!

Oh no worries, the Metal Gods and I have a very special relationship.

Vlad-X7 wrote:I don't collect space marines, but i am sorely tempted by these models... you don't realise how agonising this is!
It's a real pleasure seeing your work - thank you for sharing it with us!

Vlad

Thanks! I too was never interested in space marines. It was only after getting my hands on the new codex and reading all the fluff that my imagination went wild. Originally, I was going to start a space wolves army. Then, I realized that I can just use my Fremen for them (as I really don't want to have two cc space marine armies). Next, I was going to go with Ultramarines. Their timelessness and enormous tradition was super appealing to me, especially since I have a degree in Classics and they are entirely Roman inspired. However, I knew they wouldn't sate that special longing I possess for converting. Something told me I would get bored very quickly with the 'nilla marines, so I decided to explore my options. Much like the Fremen, there were few to none shining examples of Iron Hands armies out there, so why not me?

Also, a little fan art I did in honor of my new army.

Woah, wicked artwork!!

Really awesome!!
Not a big fan of the black and white striped cable thought....

Limbo wrote:Really awesome!!
Not a big fan of the black and white striped cable thought....

It didn't come out in the pictures, but the cable and fuel tank for the multimelta are actually yellow.

6 Pages of awesome

That arts one of the best pieces of 40k inspired art I've seen that includes a lot of the GW stuff. The brightness of the lights and the contrasts with the plates just simply look awesome. My jaws dropped when I saw the Vulkan although I preferred the original looking over the shield with the weapon behind him striding forward thing. These are looking exceptionally brilliant and I can't wait to see more

did you digitally paint that?
it looks great. im trying to digitally paint, do you sketch first then scan it ?

gretar wrote:6 Pages of awesome

Thanks!

Llamahead wrote:That arts one of the best pieces of 40k inspired art I've seen that includes a lot of the GW stuff. The brightness of the lights and the contrasts with the plates just simply look awesome. My jaws dropped when I saw the Vulkan although I preferred the original looking over the shield with the weapon behind him striding forward thing. These are looking exceptionally brilliant and I can't wait to see more

Cool thanks. I haven't glued the arms or head in yet, so don't worry- the pose isn't permanent yet.

menziez wrote:did you digitally paint that?
it looks great. im trying to digitally paint, do you sketch first then scan it ?

Glad to hear it! I used to do sketches and scan them in, now I do everything with my stylus digitally.

Your conversions truly are of epic proportion. Good work!

Amazing....
Where on earth are you getting the cork-y stuff for the bases?

You can get cork sheet from modelling stores - i have some from Javis who make it by the roll (36"x24") or you can get it from local DIY shop as cork tiles (varying sizes and thicknesses)

or if you want to make rocks a bit more randomly use corks from wine bottles - break them up with a knife into random shapes.

You can get a huge amount pretty cheaply.

Hope that helps
Vlad

Klaus: O_O..... Now thats how you make AND paint iron hands The only thing i don't like about your Chapter master is the head: you would think he has completly replaced his head and skull (not including his brain) with machinery. Besides that i think its brilliant.

Vlad-X7 wrote:You can get cork sheet from modelling stores - i have some from Javis who make it by the roll (36"x24") or you can get it from local DIY shop as cork tiles (varying sizes and thicknesses)

or if you want to make rocks a bit more randomly use corks from wine bottles - break them up with a knife into random shapes.

You can get a huge amount pretty cheaply.

Hope that helps
Vlad

Yup- I bought mine in sheets from craft stores. Another source, which I recently discovered, is from my local dollar store- they have the crappiest 'bulletin' boards there made of the stuff for just a buck.

Ultra mortalitas wrote:Klaus: O_O..... Now thats how you make AND paint iron hands The only thing i don't like about your Chapter master is the head: you would think he has completly replaced his head and skull (not including his brain) with machinery. Besides that i think its brilliant.

I was considering that very seriously- I haven't quite finished converting him, so we'll see where it goes.



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I also considered making a librarian whose head was just a brain in a case- but I'm not sure on how effective a librarian would actually be with this list (the MOTF is sort of integral, and so is Varkuul)

Im still working on my partners Space Wolves..... and waiting for running legs to arrive in the bits sites as well as 3 twin linked assault cannonsfor my 3 razorbacks and gw aint gonna upgrade the box anytime soon.

Update:

Finished the sergeant and flamer marine (man that sounds weird). Here are some photos.















Questions and Comments welcome.

Klaus, this army is just awesome. The detail crammed into every miniature is overwhelming! They certainly have the appearance of direct translations from art to miniature, which is something that is very very difficult to do, but I think you done so masterfully. That techmarine is my absolute favorite unit you have, and handedly beats any other one I've seen. I'm sure you've made the Machine God proud with such an awesome army, and I'm really looking forward to what you have in store!

some sick conversions...
especially vulkan (although i hate the idea of having a vulkan stand-in leaving this army, its a very dope model...)

the painting is very good as well, but i think it could use a little more contrast...
but over all, really awesome stuff here

Ah, Klaus, you never cease to amaze me! These are looking brilliant! I just love weathered and muddy marines.

I say this in a totaly un-Ironic way... "SMURFTASTIC!" 8)

Wow. Very John Blanche-esque, except with better conversions.

What a way to make Space Marines very unique. Great blog so far. Looking forward to seeing more.

See I would disagree with the John blanche style as klaus's fits and is rather uniformed were as john is well... love it or hate it out their. Anyways amazing stuff klaus, as shudder to think what type vehicle you will produce with these.

your painting is ace keep up the good work.

So I just finished this quarter's classes- should be able to get some updates in soon!

oh, I can't wait!

+++Computing...+++

+++Computing...+++

+++Critical Failure!+++

+++Running Diagnostic...+++

+++100% Complete+++

+++Praise be to the Omnissiah!+++

+++Assessing Iron Hands Force+++

+++Assessing...+++

+++Assessing...+++

+++Error Sensory Overload!+++

+++Refining Parameters...+++

+++Construction Parameters Complete!+++

+++Assessing...+++

+++Assessing...+++

+++Assessment of Construction Deemed 99.12% Optimal+++

+++Non Standard STC Variants Detected!+++

+++Tech Priest Notified+++

+++Refining Parameters...+++

+++Visual Colouring Parameters Complete!+++

+++Assessing...+++

+++Assessing...+++

+++Assessment of Visual Colouring Deemed 93.4% Optimal+++

+++Breaking Down Assessment+++

+++Colour Scheme Correct!+++

+++Most Unfortunate Weathering Damage To Armor Correct!+++

+++Critical Concern: Visual Colouring Obscuring Omnissiah's Beloved Details!+++

+++Running Assessment...+++

+++100% Complete+++

+++Potential Sources of Critical Concern+++

+++1. Possible Lighting Error - See Tech Priest+++

+++2. Possible Pict Capture Error - See Tech Priest+++

+++3. Possible Human Error - Tech Preist Klaus' Obsession With Realism+++

+++Assessing Human Error+++

+++Assessing...+++

+++Assessing...+++

+++Probability of Human Error 3.19% /Cross Reference:File 1187-EXC-Fremen+++

+++Assessment Complete!+++

+++Praise be to the Omnissiah!+++

+++Forwarding Report To Forge World Dakka+++

Your flesh is weak!!

Wow that was the most amazing/confusing feedback ever! I got the metal painted onto two models today- hopefully more to follow tonight.

Klausmasterflex wrote:Wow that was the most amazing/confusing feedback ever!

+++Information Communication Optimal+++

+++Report Assessment Initiated+++

+++Assessing...+++

+++Assessing...+++

+++Complete!+++

+++Cause: Human Error - See Tech Priest For Operation Instructions+++

+++ALERT!+++

+++Scrap Code Detected!+++

+++Attempting to Isolate Critical Systems+++

+++Attempting...+++

+++Attempting...+++

+++Failed!+++

+++Initiating System Shutdown+++

+++Error 6187342+++

+++Error 6187342+++

+++ Fragment AE342 -- I was just saying that the assembly and conversion was great. Yet I had concerns that the detail wasn't as obvious as it should be (considering how wonderful the work is). I thought it might be lighting or camera but it could just be too much weathering or just because the base colour is black. Also your Vulkan is fantastic, dreads shortened fingers look better. You have employed some really ingenious ideas. Look forward to more. EDIT: Also I am a huge fan of your art work.. The Iron hand is great, but you also did the lamenter on his bridge and that was my fav piece from the badab book.. Also your confusion is likely because you read it to fast without a computer voice..It all makes sense with a computer voice!+++

+++Error 6187342+++

+++Error 6187342+++

Shaman wrote:

+++ Fragment AE342 -- I was just saying that the assembly and conversion was great. Yet I had concerns that the detail wasn't as obvious as it should be (considering how wonderful the work is). I thought it might be lighting or camera but it could just be too much weathering or just because the base colour is black. Also your Vulkan is fantastic, dreads shortened fingers look better. You have employed some really ingenious ideas. Look forward to more. EDIT: Also I am a huge fan of your art work.. The Iron hand is great, but you also did the lamenter on his bridge and that was my fav piece from the badab book.. Also your confusion is likely because you read it to fast without a computer voice..It all makes sense with a computer voice!+++

+++Error 6187342+++

+++Error 6187342+++

Ha no worries- I made it through the previous comment and got it well enough

I need to fix my lighting setup- it keeps washing out my details and adding a really strong yellow glow (which doesn't help either).

Klaus, you are an inspiration to newer painters and modelers. I hope i can attain a 5th of your level at it. Just amazing man, Great work and keep it up. On a side note, Have you ever competed for a Golden Daemon award yet? If not you should that is just too good not to.