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Nice robe work on the magos.. very smooth. I do like the tension in the pose of the Hybrid. Without doubt this will be a source of some great inspiration for posing etc. let alone the whole aliens take over the world thing..

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~ Tael.

Cool Patriarch conversion, will be taking ispiration from it.

Some more progress on the magus and the hybrid head so far on body so far:




These, as I said before, are just he early stages of the under-robes for the magus, they'll be bulked out a bit more in time, jest doing prep work at the moment.

More soon.

Cheers,

Dante

Even at this early stage in its construction I can definitely tell that the theme is coming across quite strong.

Especially in the hybrid I'd love the all four bending over etc. looks very dynamic it will be interesting to see how you incorporate the hybrid across the board

the tau model looks good its height especially comes across very graceful but yet hiding a very rugged underbelly

Good call on using the ghouls to make hybrids. I think they fit the look of mutated humans perfectly.

I think you can make an amazing diorama with the cult, something like the artwork you put up. Advisors standing around a lazy-looking (haha, that's just my perception) Patriarch, with some lesser hybrids milling around like pets (heck, a pet hybrid on a chain leash would be pretty cool).

Put all that in some sort of bunker setting and it would really communicating the idea of the dark decay of a genestealer cult below an imperial city

Try to get your hands on a couple of the old Genestealer arms sprues. Those claws will be a better fit for a human-sized model.

Org wrote:
Totally agree. Cain and Gaunt novels are good.

He has a model?
I know Gaunt does, but does Cain?

No maybe when plastic great-coat guard come out?!? Possibly in the new guard codex.
I was referring to the hybrid.

These look great a real feel of slavering brutality in the hybrid led by a sinister malign intelligence in the Magus it can only get better.

I love the fact that you made those hybrids on all fours, really makes them look scary! You that 28 Days Later vibe going down!

What about making a more dynamic one, as in one actually jumping? Or maybe one that is eating his foe...

I love the idea, I think it's as good, if not better as the rest of your project IPs.

Short post, haven't had a chance to look/think about it, will check it out more thoroughly later.

Peace.

sA

The face of that Hybrid is quite disturbing.. I can almost see the paint work on it already enhancing that wild expression.

~ Tael.

Ok, some progress shots:





Doesn't look like much but the ears and nose are now done and I've removed the abdominal armour in preperation for some type of belt and old school ribbed armour on the torso (once the collar is on).

Hopefully get some more done before the day is through.

Cheers,

Dante

Woah, I just saw where you were going with the Tau. I didn't realise, I thought you were doing a Tau for gaks and giggles.

Nice, it's a great homage to the retro artwork.

Peace.

sA

Fantastic progress Dante.

The hybrid looks insane as he should. And the magus is coming along very well. I know I've told you before, but these 'slight progress' updates really help those of us wanting to break into sculpting more.

Nothing but good marks from me so far for these guys. Can't wait to see more.

Inspiring as usual!

I really like the way the hybrid is looking right now. I didn't have any clue to make any hybrids when I had the idea to do a small Genestealer Cult for =I=munda, your idea looks just right!
The Magus is looking fine as well, will he remain having 4 fingers or will you sculpt extra fingers eventually?


Keep it up!

I love how you are going with the magus, very good use of the cloth folds already in the model.

Can't wait to see more.

Pfreck wrote:
The Magus is looking fine as well, will he remain having 4 fingers or will you sculpt extra fingers eventually?

Ta mate. Yeah not really sure what to do about that yet. It would be easy to add a fourth finger to the hand holding the staff but the open hand will be trickier to get it to look right. Four would kind of go with an alien theme, its quite subtle but still a nice touch. However, the magus is supposed to be 4th generation hybrid - aka, practically human, so 5 fingers might make more sense.

Will have to see what I think once a bit more is done.

The collar is currently giving me some headaches on how to do it and get it looking right. I have also worked on the staff a bit, maybe postsome pics later.


@grey_death - Cheers mate, never sure whether is just bores people into a lack of comments or whether it is of value to people.

Cheers,

Dante

One thing to remember when the 4th Ed Nid book was released they mentioned a common group of ridges on all the nid models this could be useful to tie them all into the theme.

Yep, already done one on the hybrid (the tiny ridge line in the middle of the forehead above the nose.

They actually appeared on the original hybrids and genestealers anyway (see the artwork and some of the old mini's).

The magus probably won't get one though given that he is supposed to be practically human.

Cheers,

Dante

Great idea using the tau guy as magus. Can't waiting for more.

Shaping up nicely indeed, the profile shot of the magus really shows how the change has come about.. front on it is too easy to still just look at a Tau Air caste pilot.

The robes are quite an education observing where you add and leave creases etc.

~ Tael.

Cheers mate, glad people are enjoying observing the sculpting process almost as much as I am!

I can't help but feel he looks a bit like Miguel Ferrer:


Hopefully have some pics tonight of the work on the staff.

Cheers,

Dante

You know, this is now at the very very top of the hobby. I'm a huge fan of the projects you've done in the past, but they've been more about brilliant takes on a subject matter rather than pushing it to previously unseen greatness. THIS IS IT!

Lovely work Dante!!

@ Migs - Wow thanks for the kind words mate. I too feel this one is pushing the boat a bit further than my usual, its a nice change.

More work done tonight:



Done the top coat type thing and started to do the base shapes for the collar. I also had a play about with a possible staff head, though looking at it in the pics it doesn't really go with the general shapes of the rest of the mini so will probably be altered to be a bit smaller and longer.

Cheers,

Dante

Its really starting to take shape, and is exceeding even my highest expectations, which knowing its you, were pretty high. It looks great!

Quick question:

Can anyone recommend the best grit and type of sandpaper for smoothing surfaces on mini's?

Ok, small update on progress:




The rough shape for the collar is in place at last after 3 attempts and the staff top has been changed, early stages yet too.

Both the collar and staff top have been made elongated to keep with the overall "tall and rangy" look of the figure. The base of the staff has also been shaped to keep with the look.

Need to do a lot more on the collar yet, it will get final shape and then I'll start the detail work. What the detail work will be I'm not 100% set on yet, probably some type of ornamentation in a genestealer style.

Cheers,

Dante

Hey this is looking good mate Its really taking shape now, my only problem is the nose i don't know why it just doesnt fit for me, but i think thats because its too obvious (green stuff and all) So when its painted i think it will look fine

I'm liking the staff aswell whats that at the top of it a gem like piece with fire ?

all the best
Wolf

Hey Dante,

Looks great so far.

Like you when I heard about Space Hulk being rereleased I started thinking about the GS Cult.

I have been collecting GS Cult models for a while.

I got the Magus, Patriarch, Metal and Plastic Hybrids. I also have the heavy weapons sprue for the Hybrids.

If you want pictures of the stuff for more inspiration I can post some.

Evil Eli, those pics would be most welcome!

The collar does look rough right now, but I know that's just the beginning of a super silky smooth finish.

The staff head looks better now with the more slimmed down version as well.

Moar Plz.

Wooooooooow this is getting cooler and cooler!