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so is that one tactical squad? Or two combat squads what with you running a pair or razorbacks...

Gits, those tac beakies look positively badass! Awesome job!

The pick of the whole army is awesome, thanks for posting it, like the new tacticle squad as well.

Beautiful!! Im sure youll get lots of appreciation at Adepticon!

Not to nitpick but, is it me or does the guy 2nd from the left on the top row have different eyes?? Seemed to stand out when i first looked at the picture.

Those look great Git! Only one more guy to paint right? That's awesome.

Thanks everyone!

That's actually two different squads of 5 men each. No options or upgrades (just couldn't afford them). Each of these squads will get a sergeant with power sword but not for Adepticon. I have those half way done, but finishing them will have to wait until after next weekend.

The eyes were all done the same, assembly-line style. That's not to say there isn't variation... but in larger terms they should all be the same. It may just be the angle of the head positioning.

Yes, just my MoTF to do (and my objective). OH, and something to serve as a homing beacon for one of the pods.

Started the build on the MoTF this morning... first task was to discard nearly everything I had set aside for him and go in an entirely new direction. Happens some times with me... think I have a great idea for a build until I get down to starting it, then realize something just isn't going to work as planned and I scrap the whole thing. I'm still assembling bits... but I should start the actual construction soon. I've figured out how I'm going to mount the flamer... now I'm pondering how to make a plasma cutter.

Had the same problem Gits, I had a half built MotF that looked like a mini dread, was just starting on the multi socketed arms when I realised it just wasn't what I wanted and I broke and bought the servo harness one....its better than what I was thinking of anyway

Does this mean yours won't have funky Doc Ock arms ?

really wanna see the MOTF!

Those combat squads are looking great Gits! Can't wait to see your MotF as well.

nice work on the tac squads Gits, especially when you're ill, well done they look great
shame about the MoTF idea, ive been waiting t osee yours since i started reading the blog still ,now i cant wait to see what else you come up with

I took a couple of shots of each squad individually to show them off a bit better, but my depth-of-field wasn't what I'd liked... so I'll have to go in and monkey with the camera settings some more. Those big "group shots" just don't work with my little light box.

Don't fret about the MoTF. Doc Oc is alive and well! It's just that the figure I was going to base him off of simply will not work out, so I'm essentially building him from scratch, piece by piece. This means that essentially each limb, body part, weapon, etc get's it's own little custom build... not to mention the base which is integral to the whole affair.

May be a while before I post a pic, but so far all the micro-builds are going very well.

now im more intrigued than ever! i really like the idea of a fully converted model where each separate section gets its own bit of attention, looking forward to it.
and loving the sneaky hook line about the base....

Gitsplitta wrote:Started the build on the MoTF this morning... first task was to discard nearly everything I had set aside for him and go in an entirely new direction. Happens some times with me... think I have a great idea for a build until I get down to starting it, then realize something just isn't going to work as planned and I scrap the whole thing.

I know this feeling! Nice tacticals, though I think others have said it better already...

Nice, love the attention to detail, especially on the bases!

Nice tacticals gits. I'm glad your one model away. To paraphrase a great man's line - "I really love it when Gits plans come together".

Must say though, I agree with Revenent Reiko - you're just teasing us now

Nice tac marines. I'm pumped for the MoTF. You're doing a great job keeping us in suspense...

OK guys... I hope this does not disappoint. It is in essence... exactly what I envisioned nearly a year ago. Built from parts and bits and such. The arms will all get claws after the painting is done, and the over-sized plasma pistol in his left hand will be converted into a plasma cutter, but because of how I'm making the cutter it won't be assembled until after the painting is complete.


If things go to plan the windows he is framed by should resemble stained glass of sorts when complete.

In case it's hard to make out, both arms, one leg and his head are bionic. He is the only marine in this army in "modern" armor, which is how I explain the Artificer Armor. He has 4 synthetic "limbs" radiating from his large, tech marine backpack, as well as a small optic limb. Depicted war gear includes a flamer, plasma cutter and bolt pistol.

Nice Git. Love the pose the base everything rad model.

Interesting to be sure. Are you going to put claws or hands or whatever on the arms?

He is comming along fantasticly Git. I cant wait to see him finished.
Will you be at AC all weekend?
Sorry I dont know the sceduale. Im going to go out on sunday to check out the dealer room and enter the raffle for the Nurgle army.
Break Legs at the tourny!

Hrm... Perhaps we need a warp spider-"man" to come into this and battle the Imperium's Doc Ock?


I really like this model Gits, it looks like he's moving through the stuff on his base, instead of just standing on it.

@WM: You actually need to read my posts before you respond to them... *poke*

@Nicorex: We'll get in early on Friday and stay through Sunday. No idea how you'll find me but look me up if you can.


I did have a second neat idea for a MoTF (the second version was actually the one I was all excited about way back when)... that one will be built to go along with my "late" MW army. It's the same character, but at a different stage of his life. This version fits this army better, though I can tell by the luke-warm reception it may not be everyone's cup of tea... That's fine, I understand it's quite a departure from the norm. I think this guy is as good as I can make him however, and I'm satisfied with that.

I always manage to skip the 10 words that answer my questions I should probably not post right before bedtime.

That's a dramatic pose Git, and one that well serves such a model. I can't wait to see your painting prowess applied to really bring him to life.

Good luck (but with your skill I doubt you'll be needing any) and great job so far!

After Dok Ok: Doc Mantis? Cool model, I love how dynamic he is. Will you be filng flat the admech symmbol on his greave?

That MoTF looks really promising!!!

I'm glad you finally managed to get to him!

The dynamism of the pose is the striking feature to me, something we don't usually see with Techmarines. It certainly shows he's not only a master in technical skills, but also a warrior, fit for leading his brethren!

About the plasma cutter, what is that small plasticard half-rod you glued on the pistol? Is it going to be the frame for the future cutter?

I for one really like it. I think techmarines should look strikingly different from other marines, and I like your use of various odd components; I think he looks appropriate hi-tech without being preposterous. Oh, and love the dynamsism of the pose. Good job mate!

Oh I cant wait to see how this is going to turn out, but I think i will have too.

Great work as normal Gits. Really looking forward to seeing it painted up.

Hey Gitsplitta! Nice conversion you've got going there. As other have already said - the basing, the sense of motion, even the backdrop all look excellent. Now for the critique...

I can see what you are trying to do with the eye limb (look where he is going), but it's not working for me - it conflicts with the flow of the model - though it may simply be too long/large.

The top gun seems to large/bulky and/or is at too extreme a point of the model (remember visual balance?). I'd look at how it looks on his left (plasma pistol) shoulder...

Obviously it's a bit hard to judge the Doc Ock arms without their appendages. It looks like you are using three to help support him in his high stance - but I'm not sure what the fourth is doing. Again, they look a bit long. I'd suggest using only the bottom two for support. Have the bottom right one end where the top right one does currently (shortening it) and the bottom left one curve back holding or supporting against a beam of the window. The top two could then follow the lines of his actual arms maybe.

Food for thought. Fell free to spit it out (or not touch it at all)