The Great Marine Swap

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**whalemusic360**

Ive run out of really small boxes, so if you have one that would be great! I'm doing the same to Sage as well, lol.

**Battle Brother Lucifer**

Alrighty. I will try to get a small enough box (I have a pretty small one)
And will ship it eventually.
I would love to see pics when you are able.
(I need to go do work, but I'll be back on in a few hours, so no replies to questions etc until then)

**porkuslime**

Pill Bottles.

I just ask nicely when I am at the store for 2-4 extra ones to "hold modeling supplies and small things" and generally I get handed a couple.

Nice folks.

**Battle Brother Lucifer**

How would I label them? (EDIT:now I'm actually getting off, I refreshed just to see any last replies)

**Arakasi**

Update! Repositioned and de-emphasized the Boss Poles. I think they are a *lot* better - how about you? Finished the Klaws. Getting perilously close to finished... I want to do a last check against the Stormboyz bodies - see if there is anything I can/want to add - but I'm pretty much at the point where adding stuff is more likely to detract... Then there is some GS work to fill gaps and smooth joins - might even manage to complete them this week! (Modelling wise that is)

Gitsplitta's Stormboy Nob

My Stormboy Nob

**whalemusic360**

By request, some pics!
1st is Lucifer's Hawk Lord. Assault Powerfist and backpack were requested specifically, as was a Plasma pistol, tho not which one. Last PF/PP combo I wanna do for awhile, Ive done 3 for the swap already.

2nd is Marcus's Black Templar. This is my first BT ever. But it was what he requested, so I gave it a try. I'm pretty happy with the results. Lots of freehand as I didn't have any BT bits to speak of.

3rd are a pair of WIPs, as requested. 1st is the DA plasma cannon for Gits Inquisition squad. 2nd is a guy that will be heading to vent in NZ. Got Asomdi (spelling?) from Porkuslime as part of the trade for some old metal SWs. He was missing an arm, and I have the dude already, so I figured use him in the GMS!

**IceAngel**

Nice stuff Whalemusic. What did you put on the backpack at the Black Templars feet? Is that just sand on there?

**whalemusic360**

Its the GF9 ash stuff.

**Gitsplitta**

Those look great WM, you're a brave man to take on a Templar free-hand. Braver than I at any rate...

**Lennysmash**

Haha yeah I cheated with my Templar iconography, upgrade packs to save the day.

Vent is a lucky man to be getting Asmodai, I've been trying to get him off Ebay for cheap but keep losing him at the last minute. I think it maybe God's way of telling I already have a little too much Warhammer.

**Sageheart**

mwnciboo wrote:Bottom line, if you cannot afford to lose one Space Marine and a little bit of Postage you are in the wrong Hobby my friend. For price of an AOBR Marine and a Pot of paint you could send WhaleMusic a great Marine. I know literally tens of gamers who have to wade through boxes of spares I know I do and I am not alone. I am pretty sure those with a bit of an income could afford it, younger gamers I do have some sympathy with Pocket Money/ allowance doesn't buy all that much these days!
Remember you should give without thought of reward, that is a true moral way. Give in return for something is an exchange, I believe a gift is much better. I will put this to my Gaming club the viet taff and we could do it ourselves, or all give me their marines and I'll post a load to WhaleMusic.

i wasn't trying to say i can't afford to lose one space marine, i think that there is a joy in the trade itself. and in each person having someone else's marine rather than one person collecting all of them. your idea would be fun, but to me at least takes apart that concept.

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Gitsplitta wrote:Very noble sentiment mwnciboo... WM already has marines from my son and I... but it would be fun to see him accumulate many more as time progresses.

Still, the point of the swap is to encourage everyone to work for each other... not just for WM's benefit. I'm sure he'd agree with that. Let's face it... doing trades is fun! Gives everyone a chance to push themselves a bit more than they might for their own army while still ending up with something cool to show off (i.e. what you're getting in the trade). Turning the focus inward so that only WM benefits... diminishes the effort in my eyes NOT because he is undeserving... but that fewer people overall will benefit. I've made many new dakka friends since participating in the exchanges... that would be lost if all I did was send things to one person.

I'm not suggesting that folks shouldn't send marines to WM... just that you don't limit yourself or the projects generated by this thread to that one end.

QFT

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PS: i love those models WM

**whalemusic360**

He is a cool model, looking forward to havin a go at him. I still haven't done mine yet, mostly because he is totally illegal game wise. He has to be a counts as something, DA chaplains cant take power swords.

**Lennysmash**

Sage I'm sorry I promise I will get your boy sent off as soon as I can, hopefully Monday. as a little extra I have sculpted a base for your marine. Now it my first attempt and its pretty basic but I think it looks pretty good.

Gits I have finally primed your marine and I'm getting him painted tonight. Again I will try and send Monday with the sweeteners I promised you.

Lastly, no one so far has claimed Cpt Slayne of the Doom Warriors, so if you are interested in him let me know and we'll organise a swap. Picture of the lil chap below.

**whalemusic360**

I got both Gitsplittas and Disjointed's packages today. The MW suffered some battledamage, but should be repairable. I again failed to make it to the PO, I had to take my dad the the ER (frequent visits this week!) around 1 in the morning. He will be undergoing gal bladder surgery this afternoon. This week just needs to be over.

**Sageheart**

Lennysmash wrote:Sage I'm sorry I promise I will get your boy sent off as soon as I can, hopefully Monday. as a little extra I have sculpted a base for your marine. Now it my first attempt and its pretty basic but I think it looks pretty good.

awe thanks that's mad nice. don't worry i don't have your model done yet xD almost thou, its on the last stages.

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sorry WM i hope it goes okay.

**Lennysmash**

Send him my best WM, life is stressful enough without these added episodes, it never fun when hospitals are concerned.

Oh and @Gretar consider Slayne yours, I'll work out the details with you in PM so as not to clutter up the thread.

**Battle Brother Lucifer**

Whalemusic, if it isn't too much trouble with your hand, think you can paint the power fist purple as well?

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And whalemusic, I found a perfect sized box to ship your marine. Pm me with your address and info and I'll ship whenever you are ready.

**whalemusic360**

I can, but his plasma pistol is the same color. Its supposed to be the color of the chest Aquila, but as he didn't have one, it got put there. Its not as boring as it looks.

**Solar_lion**

Thoughts and prayers for your dads speedy recovery WM

**Battle Brother Lucifer**

Is it just the light throwing me off?
If you could take another picture in the dark, I can be sure.

And I forgot to ask earlier, could you paint the blade of the sword sliver?

**whalemusic360**

Sure. Gimme like a week to do it tho. Not doing any painting this week.

**Battle Brother Lucifer**

When ever is fine. And I don't really need to see a picture, I think it would look best with a purple power fist.
And gripes about my model I can fix for you? (I'm going to drill the barrels before I send it, don't worry)

**whalemusic360**

Did you get him based? Other then that, I'm happy.

**Battle Brother Lucifer**

I will base him tonight. Would you like anything scenic (ex. added wood, stones etc), or just plain snow?

**brother_zach**

I'm considering joining this adventure. I'm currently working on a Blood Angels Commander, and I think hes going to end up on here. Either that, or I'll put my Ultramarines Sternguard Vet with a heavy flamer up here. Will try to post pics after work.

**Battle Brother Lucifer**

Is it the commander with the double chainsword spear thing?

**gretar**

Hey Git guess what

After one week of sweating liters of liquid, having my toenails grow by 7 inches(not really, but for the sakes of it sounding gross..) and almost puke my brains out(yeah, I got some flue and didn't cut my toenails for some time..)...

I have finished your marine! I'll put up pictures of him late tonight or tomorrow, depending on the time dad comes home with his camera

**Battle Brother Lucifer**

Gretar, hope you feel better soon, WM, hope your dad gets well soon.

**gretar**

battle Brother Lucifer wrote:Gretar, hope you feel better soon

Too late my friend, I'm already well now

Oh, and WM, send you dad my best regards

Hope he feels better soon

**Battle Brother Lucifer**

Oh, well thats good.
I wish I didn't have school today, you ninja'd Slayne, but you've been sick, so you deserve it.
How much do you think the postage from the US to you would be?