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I've been playing around with my Sternguard and Vanguard kits lately trying to make the most of the customisability and detail of the new kits to make new and interesting marines.

So far finished is Veteran Sergeant Brutus, pointing out his challenger ready to duel:

I like the concept and pose, but a few things stick out...

-In the first shot, between his pose and expression, he looks like he's tripping over a rock. This is awesome. Also, you paint faces much better than I can.

-Better photos please! Maybe white paper behind, and more light.

-I like the details on the wreath and the chain, and the leg. Well done!

Now I need to go buy those boxes so I can kitbash too!

Sorry, my light box is still in a moving box, possibly in another box. Attempting something with paper and kitchen roll as a half way measure:



The rock is molded onto his foot, though I may have buried it a little in the dirt which could lend to the tripping issue.

Thanks for the compliments too!

"You're next, Heretic"

Comes to mind.

Cool conversion anyway.

The new shots are better quality, thanks! Makes the model stand out a bit more.

What did you use on the head of the hammer? It's a nice metallic look.

Cheers, The hammer head is Gorthor Brown, Sycorax Brass, Golden Griffin Dry and a bit of agrax to shade.

Nice stuff, he certainly looks cross with whoever is about to get a beating. Somehow I have a feeling it's going to be a short duel, going like this:
Chaos/xenos dude: I Challange yo-
THWACK-BOOM
Brutus: Who's next?

Nice! and great pics.

Thanks guys, I'm loving the posability and sheer numberof options the new Van/Sternguard kits provide, I'm working through a number of different models which whilst not awesome in game just look epic for modelling/painting purposes, once I've done that enough I may well start on effective in-game characters from them but for now its too enjoyable to customise them.

He looks good, nice posing.

Great pose looks fab.

Thanks guys, having found my light tent and DSLR after the move and finished off a second (nearly third) of my stern/vanguard models I have something I'm happier posting up:

Brutus -


Maximus -

Fantastic models, love the color scheme!

Really nice models.

Lots of character in Brutus. But for the love of the emperor, clean up his base and fix those rims up.

Equally nice work on the second vet, again nice and dynamic.

Winter wrote:
But for the love of the emperor, clean up his base and fix those rims up.

Good point and I'm working on it, for now Sergeant Judas:

Wow those dudes look awesome!

Nice marines, Melcavuk! Glad you found your photo tent

They are looking absolutely fantastic. Great work!