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Awesome can't wait to see the entire army come together.

wow... this is really cool. I really like how your running with that Tau in a completely different tangent to what it originally was. Keep it up!

Here's some more pics for inspiration. This is the best I could do, as my US White Dwarfs only go back to 180.

wow strange but reaslistic!

great work

Amazing sculpting on that Magus!

Using a Tau air caste figure... what an inspired choice! It suits the theme so well!

surely this thread should be viewed in soft focus for that misty eyed nostalgia look.

I loved the GS cult back in the day.

Awesome work as always. I cant wait to see how these all look when finished.

@ Peturabo - Cheers for posting the pics mate, it's good to see those old ones again, also the close up of the old magus is really helpful for some ideas for details.

Thanks for the kind words guys and for keeping me motivated by keeping this thread alive!

Hopefully have some final, unpainted pics soon.

Cheers,

Dante

Dante, I'm not feeling this as much as your other projects.

The quality of the sculpting is tremendous, top class and smooth as a baby's bottom.

But. One but. I just hope the paint-job you do is a gritty and realistic as you can. I've never liked the nu-rave dress sense of the Genestealer Cults.

Anyway, peace. Stay safe, I'll be looking forward to progress!

sA

Progress!





He's pretty much done as far as sculpting is concerned now with the exception of the staff top. Since the last pics I have added a ring, the back of the sash and the vent type things at the collar (in tribute to the old classic magus mini). The vents look a little messy in the pics but its just the shavings from where I've sharpened the edges (need to brush them out).

The final step will be to give everything a milliput wash to smooth joins where GS meets resin etc and to finish the staff.

Thoughts and opinions are welcome.

@ Smiling - Don't worry mate, the paintjob will be in the gritty realistic style.

Also.... a future project?....





Cheers,

Dante

Is the guardsmen going to be a hybrid?

Excellent work as always CMDante, all the minute details are class.

The enigmatic Guardsmen type intrigues me though, any hints?

Looking evil as it should Dante! Keep it going!

He won't be hybrid related.

The right arm might be made of .... iron....like an iron hand?

Anyone whos seen the illustration I'm basing it off will get it quickly.

Cheers,

Dante

Bah, I feel stupid now.

I know of the piece of art you're talking about!

If it turns out similarly to the artwork, it's going to be amazing.

Boy I loved Colonel "Iron Hand" Straken,I loved the whole catachan codex,downloaded it of GW's site once.

Good job he's back now!

Update:




Following some feedback from Mig's, JRN, Grey_Death and others I decided to make some modifications to the magus. The main point of feedback was a need for more detail to break up the large areas of fabric.

As you can see the jacket has been changed, I've also added a belt which will have a pouch or something added and ridges and veins on the head.

Cheers,

Dante

Looking good Dante.


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I like the draw strings.What you planning for the top on the staff?

Wow, the drawstrings are nice and all, but the icon you sculpted on his chest is really nice detailing.

Looking really good. Great additions and I love the assymetry of the lacing.

When do you think we'll see paint?

Cheers
Dave

I dig it.

Some of the more subtle form of the cloth on the legs is lost in the transition to the new coat, but I do like it more now.

Are you planning to tatter the edges a bit? Or will he be the 'pristine' leader type? I feel he's due a bit of tattering and weathering though from all of the artwork environs.

Cheers guys.

Painting-wise, he's getting there but still bits and bobs to do. Need to get a top for the staff too so probably a couple of weeks off yet.

@ grey_death - Ta mate. Your right but the tunic will get brought to life with paint. As for tattering, not sure really. I quite like the pristine look though I am considering a small rip or moth hole or two.

I think I'll try to make the bottom edges of the robe look weathered with paint.

Cheers,

Dante

Ahh im glad to see some more updates, this is really looking good now, love your modelling on that robe there.

Good stuff

Wolf

Looks good, can't wait to see it fully painted!

when will we see paint?

Fantastic jobs
and i just love the old school nids

I found the (my) answer to the self-eating snake icon origin. I'll post more detailed results with pics tomorrow.

Dude, I saw this over at Warseer and I just had to show it to you!

http://www.warseer.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63413&d=1245817479

When I first saw the Tau I thought, ok thats different. Now Im just blown away. Very nice prgress. This is going to look awesome

Malika2 wrote:Dude, I saw this over at Warseer and I just had to show it to you!

http://www.warseer.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63413&d=1245817479

Great find! Nice use of bits and color scheme. I'm dying to see Dante's scheme, but I don't want to rush him too much...ssshhh...he might be coming back

Cheers
Dave