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how about Mantide Religiosa for the name of your chapter master? it means praying mantis but i figure you already kknew that

This blog is broken. I could see from the thread list that fatty had posted a reply, but actually loading the thread took me to the last post at the bottom of the previous page and denied the existence of this post, or the page that it started. I had to find fatty's post by going through his post list and following the link that way. It did the same thing to my post at the start of the last page, but I assumed that was a one-off so said nothing.

Also, Is it preying mantis, or praying mantis? I always though preying, but I've never considered the other possibility before.

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Fifty wrote:Is it preying mantis, or praying mantis? I always though preying, but I've never considered the other possibility before.

Also, this blog is broken. I could see from the thread list that fatty had posted a reply, but actually loading the thread took me to the last post at the bottom of the previous page and denied the existence of this post, or the page that it started. I had to find fatty's post by going through his post list and following the link that way. It did the same thing to my post at the start of the last page, but I assumed that was a one-off so said nothing.

And now this doesn't show up either!!!

I think this just happens when a thread reaches a certain length. This happened to "beat this unit!". It says fifty posted that the blog is broken, but in the thread fifty last said "who's scruffy lookin'?!"

fatty wrote:how about Mantide Religiosa for the name of your chapter master? it means praying mantis but i figure you already kknew that

I think that is loosely translated as "Religion of the Mantidae", so it would be more appropriate for a chaplain I'd think. Being a biologist I've never been a fan of GW slaughtering scientific names for space marine stuff... just sounds silly to me. I'm thinking something like.... Phil. Yes, Phil the Master of the Mantis Warriors.

@Fifty: It's not broken, it's page roll-over... happens every 30 posts. Annoying, yes... but you learn to roll with it. It's really annoying when the OP posts some new "finished" pics to show off and they get lost on the roll-over, so you have to wait for enough other people to respond to your non-existent post before it'll actually show up.

I think Fred or Reg would be an awesome name Git!

Good work on those objectives as well it's hard to make an objective marker significant to your army but I think those fit in nicely.

oke haha i would go with John.. John Do

You should snap a pic of the curb stomper before you pack him up if you haven't yet.

Ive got your package with squad alpha, some heads/skeletons, and the Ven Dread spotlight ready to go. Anything else I should be sending that I am forgetting?

Problem is that he fell apart in transit, remember? I have all the bits but have not attempted to put him back together, however if you'd like to see him I'd be happy to take a snap. I did not paint the sword or any gore. Generally speaking I don't do gore as it rarely turns out well (even though it's something that should be there). So you have a "healthy looking" bad moon that looks like he just came out of one of my boyz squads... save for the sword protruding through his chest and his head being crammed into the ground by the marine's boot! :-)

Nope, your list sounds great. Can't tell you how much I appreciate your expert help with modeling the tac squads... really takes a load off my back. I owe you one... or, ten as the case may be.

Gits, I got a weird package in the mail today from some dude named Art
(He'll be painted in about an hour, give or take)

Oh yeah, I forgot, lol. Well I will take a pic once I get him back together, though my pics are not as good.

Dont know if I'd call it "expert" help, but I do what I can. I got a bit lazy one one of them and used a Maxmini bionic for a leg (I was getting frustrated with him and hes the coms guy, so it fits). They may still require a bit of GS work, mine is a bit meh. And you its just five atm, the other 5 are still in bits. Oh, one last thing. When you send the curb stomper, could you put in a set of legs or two in there (ones I am working with). I dont get 100% usable parts while hacking and slashing, and have a feeling I will currently come up with 4 1/2 marines in squad Bravo.

battle Brother Lucifer wrote:Gits, I got a weird package in the mail today from some dude named Art
(He'll be painted in about an hour, give or take)

Did you get everything I was supposed to send? After I mailed it I had this sinking feeling that I was supposed to send you something else or more copies of the pads and swords...

Whalemusic360 wrote:

When you send the curb stomper, could you put in a set of legs or two in there (ones I am working with). I dont get 100% usable parts while hacking and slashing, and have a feeling I will currently come up with 4 1/2 marines in squad Bravo.

Sure WM... I'd send you replacements for your Maxmini bionics but they're sold out at the moment (just checked yesterday). Hope they get re-stocked soon... I think I'm going to have a use for some of those. I may have to scavenge legs off of a badly painted used mini I picked up. Shall I strip them for you or can you handle that on your own?


The chapter master is *really close* to being done. Have about half the camo to do and the hand-painted Mantis Warrior badge which is the really scary part. One slip and the fig, which I'm very happy with is FUBAR. I also have a name and a pretty darn good back-story that explains a few things about other units in the chapter, namely I've sorted out the whole "Tranquility veteran" thing. As per my style, the story will be short and more of a description than a narrative... but you'll get the idea anyway. I'll post everything some time this weekend.

I'm sure I could do it (aka make my brother) if I end up needing them. More of a saftey net then a necessity. No worries on the bionics, if you get some thats cool, if not, no biggy.

Here he is.





As you can see, he is still a bit wet. Tell me what you guys think.

(also, for the katana holding hand, I used a tiny hand drill to drill a hole through.)

I really like the robes and shoulder pad, but not too sure about the eye lenses...
and why does he have THREE SWORDS?!

Your speed is very impressive BBL. Takes me like 5 hours per model start to finish! Robe is pretty cool too.

I'm gunna have to get in on this "make a MW" thing eventually too

shrike wrote:I really like the robes and shoulder pad, but not too sure about the eye lenses...
and why does he have THREE SWORDS?!

And not really happy about the lenses either.

But the robes have cherry blossoms on them

shrike wrote:I really like the robes and shoulder pad, but not too sure about the eye lenses...
and why does he have THREE SWORDS?!

you can never have enough swords. I was wondering myself where his fourth sword was,

IceAngel wrote:

shrike wrote:I really like the robes and shoulder pad, but not too sure about the eye lenses...
and why does he have THREE SWORDS?!

you can never have enough swords. I was wondering myself where his fourth sword was,

He left it back with his battle brothers as a memento

I love it BBL! The flowing kimonoesque robes and the advancing pose with the reversed grip are just to die for. Heaven only knows how on earth you can turn out such a good quality product so fast, but you really outdid yourself!

You guys are setting the bar *really high*. This keeps up and we're going to have to beg BLACKHAND to do another helmet run. I have lots of those katanas & shoulder pads... and a fair number of helmets but they're so special I don't want to give them all away!

This pic may help with the eye painting issue...

Thanks gits.
Do you have a link to a gem/ lense tutorial? I thought you made one, and it'll help me fix up the eye lenses

[edit] you just ninja'd me yourself

I used to have it bookmarked but I've done it enough now that I dropped the bookmark. Vent made the tutorial... just look through his threads, I'm sure you'll find it readily enough.

Gitsplitta wrote:.... This keeps up and we're going to have to beg BLACKHAND to do another helmet run. I have lots of those katanas & shoulder pads... and a fair number of helmets but they're so special I don't want to give them all away!

No worries bud I am alternating between casting heads and wings when I have extra resin left over from casting turbines from the top of my drop pod for a secret project ( hint: VTOL Vendetta...oh wait thats more like telling than hinting huh?)

Thanks Blackhand!

for your entertainment.... Brother Phillipi Tarse, master of the Mantis Warriors. Story will get done eventually.

That's one cool model .The original Pedro is pretty much gone. One minor crit though: I'd blackline the helmet's eyelenses, since they could use some more definition.

I get distracted by work and come back here to find War and Peace has appeared! Nice work on these guys. I think you've just inspired me to buy a Pedro to "Scorpionise"

Speaking of which... if you want a former foe for inclusion in your Inquisitorial units, just yell. I've not ventured into the GMS thread...

Gits, you were right about the fist icon on the belt - it has disappeared. Also, I think the advice about the eyes is good, though I expect a black wash and then re-brightening of the colours will be at least as good as actual black-lining.

Very impressive as always Gits. Looking at this model makes me think of the mantis warriors rather than Pedro which is probably the highest compliment I can give. Great work.

Wow, nice!!

Though I agree with the previous posts : the lenses could benefit from a little touch up. You've got us used to seeing far better lenses!

i agree on the lens isue. otheer than that great fig

I will agree as well on the lens but I think you may want to do something with your white wings and flowing clothe. Either change the color entirely or darken it with a wash to add a bit more depth. It's just a bit too....... white.

Other then that awesome job!