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2014/07/11 19:10:49
Subject: Black Templar Army: Update 12/7/17: Sword Brethren
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Regular Dakkanaut
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This message was edited 12 times. Last update was at 2017/12/07 22:46:04
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2014/07/11 21:05:11
Subject: Some Sword Brethren
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Bounding Assault Marine
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Electric disco mace! I like it. Good stuff!
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"The enemies of the Emperor fear many things. They fear discovery, defeat, despair, and death. Yet there is one thing they fear above all others. They fear the wrath of the Space Marines!"
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2014/07/11 21:12:49
Subject: Some Sword Brethren
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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Oh wow i agree thats a sick looking mace.
I also reallly like that stud torso.
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Unit1126PLL wrote: Scott-S6 wrote:And yet another thread is hijacked for Unit to ask for the same advice, receive the same answers and make the same excuses.
Oh my god I'm becoming martel.
Send help!
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2014/07/12 01:28:18
Subject: Some Sword Brethren
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Crushing Black Templar Crusader Pilot
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Overall real nice. My only beef would be the sword held above the top guy's backpack as that is an obvious DA icon. Great scheme otherwise.
Where did you get the maces? Automatically Appended Next Post: Oh, and yes, I wanna see more!
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/07/12 01:29:04
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2014/07/12 01:40:53
Subject: Some Sword Brethren
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Glad you all like the models! The power weapons...I'm real indecisive on things like that. I went through a lot- a lot - of different techniques and possibilities. Even now that I settled on this one, I'm still not wholly content. But so far I've had nothing but positive reviews, so I think it may be best for me to shut up and get used to painting that way!
Phoenix: Hmm well, it's a sword on a Sword Brother, in candles, which are also common in Templar art. As someone who knows the bit, it's iconic, yes. But in a more literal sense, the only real icons are the ravenwing, deathwing, and DA icons. That's why I (crappily) covered up the one on the wrist of the mace with a little plasticard shield. Now, if it was a broken sword, that'd be downright DA
DA and Templar aesthetics overlap quite a bit, really. Kind of annoying. But, on the other hand, Templars are spoiled for choice when it comes to kit bashing. Berzerkers have chains, DA have knight-esque bits, SW have some fancy weapons (aside from the ones with actual wolf gubbins on them), WHFB Bretonnian and Empire bits, etc. If I go through the trouble of posting up the rest of my army, it should prove the point pretty well.
The two twin maces are made from WHFB Forsaken maces, chopped off and attached to Vanguard Thunder Hammer hafts.
Desubot: If I could actually afford Forgeworld, I'd have a lot more bits like that. Unfortunately, I can't. That, as well as the FW head, was graciously donated by a friend of mine over on the BnC. The last guy, the OOP metal veteran, was also a donation. Easily one of my top 5 favorite Marine models of all time, and I'm super happy to have him!
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2014/07/12 02:15:05
Subject: Some Sword Brethren
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Savage Khorne Berserker Biker
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these are really well executed, the effect on the maces is really nice. its a strong pop against the black, but has a way of flowing with the red, tying the whole model together. its a cool change to the usual blue or green power weapon. i like em alot.
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2014/07/14 04:14:50
Subject: Some Sword Brethren
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Violent Enforcer
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Good to see people still giving the BT some love after the low blow they copped.
Would be cool to see the rest of your army.
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2014/07/14 05:45:47
Subject: Some Sword Brethren
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Xendarc wrote:Good to see people still giving the BT some love after the low blow they copped.
I try not to think about it
Guess I have some photos to take. The whole army is shown over in my blog on the bolterandchainsword, but a lot of the pics are shoddy crud from my old camera. So I might as well update. Automatically Appended Next Post: Meh, screw it. The old pics are good enough. The color is a bit bleached out on a few though, like the Landraider and the HQs. I set the curves a little too high in Photoshop to compensate for shoddy lighting.
Chaplain Jasper
Chaplain Brahm, the Godhand
Emperor's Champion
Shooty Squad #1
Shooty Squad #2
Stabby Squad #1
Stabby Squad #2
Stabby Squad #3
Terminators
Vindicators, Gallant and Gestalt
Landraider Crusader Ferrum Fidem
Speeder
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/07/14 06:04:42
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2014/07/15 03:31:18
Subject: Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Violent Enforcer
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Good stuff here.
I like Godhand's godhand, and your stabby squads look great.
Although the marine helmets make your neo's look a little top-heavy imo
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2014/07/15 03:48:17
Subject: Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Yeah, I can see how you would get that impression. I just hate the neanderthal, flat faced Scout model heads, and this was the first solution I could think of. I trimmed off the top to make it a bit smaller, but thanks to the hunchback shape of the torso, it looks a bit odd. But, it's the same size and in the same position as the regular scout heads.
So my defense is basically that the Scout models suck
I really would like a ten pack of Scion bodies and legs to play with. They look a lot more knightly.
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2014/07/15 04:45:17
Subject: Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Violent Enforcer
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firepower wrote:Yeah, I can see how you would get that impression. I just hate the neanderthal, flat faced Scout model heads, and this was the first solution I could think of. I trimmed off the top to make it a bit smaller, but thanks to the hunchback shape of the torso, it looks a bit odd. But, it's the same size and in the same position as the regular scout heads.
So my defense is basically that the Scout models suck
I really would like a ten pack of Scion bodies and legs to play with. They look a lot more knightly.
Hahahaha totally.
In the artwork I like the look of scouts but the models look less space marine and more ab-human
Those Scions really are something. I'm curious to know how the torsos scale against regular marine limbs for a couple conversion ideas I got going on.
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2014/07/15 04:56:38
Subject: Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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2014/07/15 12:54:27
Subject: Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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Very nice, an army to be proud of.
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2014/07/15 15:08:34
Subject: Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Haemonculi Flesh Apprentice
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Wow great looking marines! Could even field them as Space wolves rules wise.
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2014/07/16 12:15:15
Subject: Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Violent Enforcer
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firepower wrote:http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293508-scions-as-neophytes/
There you go.
Cheers for that. Good to know the arms fit the torsos so well.
Troublesome about them not matching the heads though, This might cause me to have to rethink my ideas.
I think I can help you with your 'knightly' head alternatives though
Have you considered this helmet from the Empire Greatswords kit?
They're fairly sought after and therefor kinda rare but if you can get your hands on one you can simply produce copies.
Hope that helps.
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2014/07/17 09:08:04
Subject: Re:Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Violent Enforcer
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Bought a box of Scions today and the first thing I did was try out some swaps.
Lookin good if not a little cartoony proportion-wise.
I also popped one of the greatsword heads on there for you to see if you like the look or not
Unfortunately the good people at BaC were right about the heads being oversized.
anyway, hope that helps
Peace
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2014/07/19 04:55:52
Subject: Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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If I could get those heads in bulk (10), I'd roll with it in a flash.
Buuut after looking around bits sites, those buggers are indeed rather pricey.
Would Space Marine heads look alright without the big old neck and wit hthe top crest shaved off? Or are they just crazy huge by comparison?
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2014/07/19 14:55:33
Subject: Re:Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Violent Enforcer
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Kinda makes 'em look like teen marines
I'm currently thinking of ways I can easily 'buff' out the torso so the head and arms look more proportionate as I'm also hoping to use marine helmets.
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2015/03/15 19:47:37
Subject: Re:Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Winning is good, explosions are better! |
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2015/03/16 18:40:37
Subject: Re:Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Those are awesome, the purple glowy beatsticks look great!
I really like the SM arms on the Neophytes, it gives them a solid up armored look without making them over kitted.
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2015/03/17 07:01:42
Subject: Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Newbie Black Templar Neophyte
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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Amazing work brother templar, I have a very similar bt army scheme too.
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Smite the heretic with righteous blade. |
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2015/03/18 21:17:53
Subject: Some Sword Brethren: Now the Whole Army!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2015/03/19 04:32:02
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2015/04/01 14:57:24
Subject: Black Templar Army. Update 3/17/2015
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Violent Space Marine Dedicated to Khorne
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I really like the painting of the PWs, I might do something similar with a blue. I also really like the off white. How are you painting the white?
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2015/04/06 00:56:46
Subject: Re:Black Templar Army. Update 3/17/2015
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Winning is good, explosions are better! |
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2015/04/06 01:31:05
Subject: Black Templar Army. Update 4/5//2015
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Impassive Inquisitorial Interrogator
In that shadow right behind you...
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Great looking army dude. I think your Chaplain conversion is probably my favourite.
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2015/04/08 20:26:40
Subject: Black Templar Army. Update 4/5//2015
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Thanks much Blood. I'm kinda surprised by the comments on Godhand, to be honest. I don't think he's one of my better pieces. I've never been satisfied with his crozius arm or his head. I do like the rest of the model, but my painting on it needs to be refined some day when I have the time and energy
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2015/04/24 21:15:04
Subject: Black Templar Army. Update 4/5//2015
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Speedy Swiftclaw Biker
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This is probably the best-looking BT army I have seen! The power weapons,THs etc. are amazing.
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2015/04/24 21:23:26
Subject: Black Templar Army. Update 4/5//2015
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Been Around the Block
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Great looking Army, I love the way you've posed them, they have serious movement. Nothing worse than flat poses. Makes me want to dust of my BT Army and add some more models to it. Again really good and the maces are sick.
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2015/04/27 06:03:09
Subject: Black Templar Army. Update 4/5//2015
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Baldysteve wrote:Great looking Army, I love the way you've posed them, they have serious movement. Nothing worse than flat poses. Makes me want to dust of my BT Army and add some more models to it. Again really good and the maces are sick.
Thanks much! I worked hard to make them dynamic, and I'm glad it paid off.
penguineater91 wrote:This is probably the best-looking BT army I have seen! The power weapons, THs etc. are amazing.
Wow, muchos gracias. But I could point you towards some Templar armies that make mine look like nothin'
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2015/08/12 20:05:10
Subject: Re:Black Templar Army. Update 4/5//2015
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Regular Dakkanaut
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High Marshal Ludoldus for your viewing pleasure.
The Crown of Crosses is a design of mine, and modeled by the infinitely talented Krikey from the Bolterandchainsword.
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