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It only looks a tad unnatural to me in the centre pic.
The detail of the gun makes the arm look sort of locked.
I am assuming, judging from the other pics that it is a trick of the light and the way that the gun's detail loses definition on the photo.

Nothing short of a masterpiece!

I love it, the fact you've taken the Alpha Legion trait of twins and duplicates and applied it in such an unique and beautifully-pulled off fashion.

Gah, stop giving me inspiration!

Looking amazing dude! You're looking for older edition pics and info? Anything specific you want? I've been looking around for old Ultramarines stuff for Doghouse and Apologist in the past, let me know...I've been getting bored at work lately!


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Ok dude! Check out the 2nd edition Imperial Guard stuff LINK.

Gothic and Eldrich review

Star Child/Sensei artwork:
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2nd Edition Black Codex review

Speaking of 2nd edition IG, I always loved this diorama.

Thanks guys.

I forgot to mention, the idea was also to have the focus at the shoulder guard and hence the two faces, with everything else slightly blurring.

I agree about the left arm. The shoulder guard is twisted a few degrees back, so the arm looks a tad dodgy from that angle now that the paint work highlights it. Otherwise it's a "good one" as the entire arm is from a flagellant and well sculpted - just the shoulder guard is hanging a bit.

Next up is a standard infantry model on a normal base, so something more straightforward and crisp

Cheers,

Malika - I remember fondly a few reader IG armies from like 97-98ish. WD. Need to dig them up at some point. The old dex I have obviously

Absolutely fantastic! What else can I say!

You should also perhaps try to get your hands on the 2nd edition Sisters of Battle codex, there is some interesting informations and artwork on Imperial religion. Might provide some cool inspiration for some of the infiltrators. Besides...how can you not love the Frateris Militia?

Good to see you painting again Migs, amazing as always, look forward to more.

Cheers

Sheep

migsula wrote:
Next up is a standard infantry model on a normal base, so something more straightforward and crisp

Straightforward from you is still miles better than most people in peak form.

The twins look great too btw.

Damn skippy that is pretty The way you use pale colors is really an inspiration, something I keep working towards myself. Not that I am anywhere close to being able to pull it off as well, but I try

A mighty shame the Tale of Four Finnish Gamers turned into Broodhiem Everyone one had some mighty fine stuff. I once tried to start fantasy with a friend...one unit a month and no games until it was all painted, to keep me motivated. Well one month in my mate had a whole army that was never going to get painted. So I am the proud owner of one painted fantasy unit and a lack of motivation to play fantasy. I was pleased to read that you are keeping this going because its all amazing.

Wow. Your Eldar Pathfinders camo was an inspiration and yet again you knock it for six. The way you do camo is just plain sweet....they blend in (except for the shoulder pads) perfectly. Any tips you fancy sharing on painting camo? The pose doesn't bother me as I look at miniatures as snap shots of time. Its like pressing pause on a dvd and peoples poses look odd but press play and it blends together.

I'm really looking forward to seeing your rank and file guys. So ETA of January.....hmmmmm......please give us something jaw dropping for Christmas

Thanks

Peter

No, I promise pics by the end of the week

If course Migsula, we want to see some more!!!

Your mini-diorama is really neat, and the "twin" concept so Alpha Legion-esque! I do not see any issue with their pose, moreover...

Cheer up, and as PDH said, keep up your motivation, that's a ongoing source of amazement for us down here!

It's been a good long while since I've posted in one of your threads, Migs. Usually, I'm too busy picking my jaw up off the floor to post anything coherent. Your blogs are not only a great source of inspiration when it comes to modeling but also in terms of making the hobby your own. This is something not often seen these days and it's really a shame.

Anyway, as I'm preparing myself for my first miniature project in over a year I've found myself not just looking at your models once again but really studying them, your techniques, design - everything. It's a huge inspiration and a driving force for me in my current Necromunda project. Not just the Necromunda gang I'm building, but also developing a campaign to fit the models. Really building a background and story to add to their character. I've managed to drag in a few friends who haven't played Necromunda many years (I haven't either, actually, but I've kept playing 40k where they have not.) It's not =I=munda really, just plain Necromunda with what I hope will be a cool story but none-the-less I owe alot of my effort to your wonderful contributions here on Dakka.

Well I won't ramble on any longer than I have but thanks again for all the inspiration you've given me and I can't wait to see what you show us next!

Thank you sir!

I've jsut recently come back to Dakka after a 5 year absence. I'm looking forward to seeing you progress. I remember your name from before I left. Keep up the outstanding work. You are an inspiration to many of us.

I'm about 50% through the guard sgt, that is also the test model for the scheme.

It's funny how the painting only becomes fun after the half way mark. Such a dualistic hobby really.

I am going for a muted enough scheme, to let the Legion and agents shine from the ranks, but otherwise including a lot of 2nd ed feel, like warning chevron's on guns. I've come to love this kind of stuff as genuinly 40k imagery. Too much of the guard stuff have turned into modernday military references. I want my Guard with horns and striped guns

I should have a pic by sunday evening.

Looking forward to it man

85% done.

Playing with ai and bull logos. I need to make the same "bulldon" animal work as a simple shoulder symbol and a more elaborate, two color thing that will go on the nose & cockpit of their Vendettas. It's trickier than I thought. Hopefully pics tomorrow. Sorry about the delay.

AAAAH!!! I had thought I could see some wonders before I got to bed (it's 1 am in France uh), but I guess I'll have to wait some more...

If I have a bad night, I'll charge you Migsula!!!

OK

WE NEED a dakkadakka iPhone App!!

It would take a minute to take a few pics and bang have them here for you.


Good news:
I really nailed the IG scheme! May sound like smug, over confident blurp, but I think we all know the feeling when you get something just right. I feel like the first Alpharius was just right; 7' Warrior God right - just what I wanted for my vision of a Space Marine, in the colors of my fave chapter and with a very novel execution and painting style - well now I have just as good a Guardsman. And only 3-4 hours total painting time. What I've done in between Marine and Man, has been very interesting experiments that really expand the imagery, but getting the two core typologies right (in my own opinion) is fundamental to this project and what it is all about. I can't wait to finish building the rest of the squad and painting the whole lot.

I really feel the hobby is coming full circle for me. I'm reaching some of the bizarre magic of nearly 20 years ago that was lost somehow in learning to paint, having this goals like a demon etc. But that is for a proper blog entry with a bit of time.

Bad news:
No iPhone app, no pics before I have time to take out the camera and do it properly. Hopefully tomorrow though

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm now REALLY looking forward to seeing the pics!

I've known that smug feeling on occasion. I get the feeling a smug Migsula is something reassuring when it comes to miniatures and I'm looking forward to tomorrow night.

Having seen the stuff you post on here and on your pbase (yes over the last few months I've miniature stalked you ) I would like to see some of the stuff you don't feel smug about!

Peter

How can you tease us that much without any small picture for us to drool upon?!?

You need an Old Spice style commercial for yourself.

"Look at your models. Now look at mine. Back to yours. Now back at mine. End thyself, and rejoice that in your last dying moments your eyes will be filled, not with the meaningless slurry you produce, but with the glory your models will never have."

Followed by "Ooops, no pictars LOL! Just be dead and sad!"

:-P

12th/October/10 Serge and Musings

This project was very much a spin off of the “Imunda” adventure - the desire to try portraying GW art and Legion the book, in a single concept Marine. Painted for impact not technical perfection. The result was something of a revelation and sparked something I had been long searching. Bit of magic.

It all started 20 years ago for me, playing the game with my friends. I was naturally the most able with technique, but one of the kids was really doing his own thing. While all the others were admiring my freehand flames on a DA Captain’s cape, I was in awe of these bright green, loosely painted marines mixing bitz from RT era and other model kits. What I remember very fondly from second edition was the mix and match imperial allies. Marines and guard standing side by side. The first Leman Russ demolisher kit was just released, so that will also feature.

Stupendous amounts of hard work later - I’m a master of arts from the royal college of art in london, and the hobby remains an unrestricted canvas were to just have fun, explore and enjoy, without the pressures and budgets of real world.

Having nailed the marine, I really hoped to get a similar reaction i my own mind for the Guard. I designed a regiment that would typify some of the silliness of 40k in comparison to modern military. I mixed bits and sculpted some additions and went for a cinematic, arrogant posture.

But I was a little intimidated to start painting. They should look:

a mass canvas bringing out the marines and esoteric agents
good on their own
fit in with the existing palette
not be too drab and sink in terrain totally like my previous guard.

here it is:

The concept guard man - gunnery sergeant Ruggert - soon to be followed by his nine grenadiers.



"You never walk alone..."

*wind sighing*
silence of awe struck reverence

a mass canvas bringing out the marines and esoteric agents
good on their own
fit in with the existing palette
not be too drab and sink in terrain totally like my previous guard.

Thats a lot to achieve, I'm not too sure of the green, its technically very good but just doesn't make me dumbstruck like some of your other pieces. Its an odd thing, one part of me quite likes the outrageous green but I think it dominates the figure, the armour is brilliant, especially the weathering and the freehand, and the green for me just distracts from that. Stiil nice as the brief you set yourself was hard and to find another 'bright' colour to match the rest of your force would have been difficult.

model collector wrote:

Thats a lot to achieve, I'm not too sure of the green, its technically very good but just doesn't make me dumbstruck like some of your other pieces. Its an odd thing, one part of me quite likes the outrageous green but I think it dominates the figure, the armour is brilliant, especially the weathering and the freehand, and the green for me just distracts from that. Stiil nice as the brief you set yourself was hard and to find another 'bright' colour to match the rest of your force would have been difficult.

That is a good assessment! And how I look at it too. The bright green was only natural "zang" to add - similar to 2nd ed cadians. I could've chosen a nice muted olive, but it would not fit my overall equation.

That is a good assessment! And how I look at it too.

The bright green was only natural "zang" to add - similar to 2nd ed cadians. I could've chosen a nice muted olive, but it would not fit my overall equation.

Thanks, my guess is that this shade of green will look nice and uniform across the squad and allow the eye to be drawn towards the armour and specific markings and details, it is also refreshing to see some old school style mixed into your work as quite alot of it I would describe as having a 'modern' feel to it and alot of thought behind the process, nice to see the stripes for the dsake of stripes