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 monkeytroll wrote:
Could you do something with the high elf white lions pad, or even the head from a chariot pulling lion on his shoulder?

I found the high elf white lions pad too small for an Ork - so probably too small for a Terminator and possibly Marines as well. The chariot pulling lion head is *almost* too big for an Ork Warboss...Nice work Ice Angel. I may not comment much here, but I am following along!

Great suggestion. I agree it may be a tad to big but I may be able to use that on a dreadnought. Something to think about down the road. Thanks for following along too!



I will apologize in advance for the second picture, it came out a bit blurry but it was still better then the others.


Here is where I stand after this weekends work. I finished up the cyclone and the sergeant. I got a lot done with the third guy as well. I also primed Laileb and then promptly dropped him, breaking him into several pieces. Don't worry, the model and pieces didn't get damaged, they just came apart where I had glued them.

really love the tigers. Well done.

 cormadepanda wrote:
really love the tigers. Well done.

Thanks!

Here was my progress from yesterday.


All that remains is to paint my commander, Laileb.

Excellent, Mantis Warriors . Executioners done.. Were right behind.
What is hanging from the banner?

The tattered remains of a banner. In that picture its not in focus at all but its a fire angel banner. The edge of the symbol is on the banner, there is actually another piece of it on the ground next to his foot.

Looking really good Ice. Your force is going to be top notch!

Excellent work . Even the bases are well done!

WIP for Laileb. As you can see there is still a TON to do, but for the past fifteen minutes I've been staring at him trying to decide, gray robe or blue robe. The wings on his shins will be gray, his sword will have the standard blue lightning lines. Pretty much everything else will match all the other marines in the army.

To give you an idea what the two may look like you can look at these guys for example. Huron and Corien, I like the way both turned out but for some reason I'm not sure I'm sold on which route to go with Laileb. I'm almost afraid that the blue will be too much and the gray not enough.

What do you guys think? I need some feedback. Thanks!

Wow that guy looks cool! I'd go for the gray robe, with maybe a few blue trim details like in the last pic. Blue I think would overpower the orange, especially as there's so much robe area. This way you might get a happy medium.

I really love the Champion, but I likeblue better.

I'm thinking grey with blue trim/details myself.

Does your banner say "Tiger Clams"??

It looks like we're leaning towards the grey. I may put down the first dark coat of grey and take a shot.

Gitsplitta you crack me up. It does in fact say Tiger Claws, but Tiger Clams does sound a bit more exotic. I think you have just invented a new chapter!

The tiger clams, known rivals of the space sharks, known for their stoic defense.

I vote grey btw, I think that much blue will over power.

Those must be the female space marines that everyone gets all fussy about... *smirk*

I hear they are all Mussels! (rimshot!)

I'd go lighter. Neither blue not grey.. I go with off white with a slight sepia wash. Something that make him stand out from the common SM. Something that says Commander, Hero, Heck of a nice guy! Finish with scroll work on it.

Afterall he is our leading commander of the rebel forces. Crusher of the Red scorpions (didn't Huron already beat Crabby up once already?) and their toady allies! ME (Waiters of the SM's) , FH ( no explaination needed here - Hellllloooo) and the Mechannicus ( taste great , less filling)

Those Tigers are really lovely IceAngel.

Nice shouldermounted bolter =)

to be honest i like the guys lion cloth the most.

Thanks everybody. I'm hoping to get some painting done here in the near future. Pics will of course follow.

Correction: I got some painting done tonight after some change of plans. I painted the robes gray and hit the model with a wash. Its amazing how much the wash helps on the orange. I like the way the gray is turning out. I'll try to get a WIP picture of it on Saturday.

I heard the word gray mentioned and I came running.... looks like I've missed some pretty darn nice painting! That orange is just mwaah

Okay, here is where I am at currently. Laileb is coming along. I haven't started on his sword and I have only done the base coat on his cloak. Thoughts?

Grey looks good.

Love that figure. The grey turned out really good.

the grey really mellows out the exciting orange, well done.

Thanks guys! I have returned from an unexpected funeral and I am now ridiculously sick. Damn you Michigan! On the bright side I will be home for the next few days hacking up junk and popping pills. Before my three hour nap today I did managed to get a tiny bit completed. We're almost done now, the end is so close!

I need to work on his sword a bit more and touch up a couple things that the picture has revealed. Once I finish this guy my army is complete.

Here is my army, thus far. What do you think? The picture is very zoomable.

That's some fine work you've done there, Ice.

Awwwwwsome.. very nice look on Laileb. Very forboding!
Hope that is a good sign to our opponents friday night!

The only thing I would suggest is gold ( or bronze ) rivit on the ones around his neck . Break up the gray a bit!

Love that libby... You're army is looking great Ice. When you're ready for your final photo shoot, let me know before you take your shots. I can give you some hints as to what I'm looking for.