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2014/06/01 16:35:46
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Preacher of the Emperor
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I'm a little sad to lose sight of that sculpting on the lower face, too, but the model's still WIP and I expect further awesome to occur once the mask is painted and the yoga-posed body is complete.
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2014/06/04 13:24:49
Subject: Re:Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Thanks everyone!
I was always planning on the mask and just sculpted the mouth and nose because I though it would help work out the mask proportions, but it was hard to cover them up in the end. I'm glad I did though and am loving the mask now.
I've added a lot more detail to the head, which was so much fun. I'm excited about the additions and I think the tiny details will help sell the scale of the head and make it blend in with 28mm miniatures more. I still need to do some greenstuff clean up work on the head, and the back of the head will get a lot more mechanical doohickeys, wires, canisters, etc. I think this should help him look a bit more frail and less warrior-like too, especially once he's built into the chair's back.
I've also been thinking about arms, and mocked up some rough poses. My top idea right now is to tone down the Buddha pose of the legs by doing something different with the arms -- the idea is that they would be resting on arm-supports, ornate chair-arms that connect to the back of the throne. I'd love for the pose to be reminiscent of something like this:
Other options I'm considering:
(the one on the left would cradling some type of scepter or staff across the lap)
In 40k I've been thinking of the Novator as counting as Inquisitor Karamazov -- the orbital bombardment is perfect (calling down fire from his personal ship in orbit) and the multi-melta seems like a fair representation of a direct gaze from his warp-eye. That only leaves a master-crafted power sword, which leads me to the idea of including a second figure on the same base:
That's a very rough first stab at a Fencing Master, the Novator’s personal body-guard who never leaves his side. I'm really not sure about those bits and may need something fancier for the fencing master. The death korps senior officer looks great but seems to be OOP, so maybe something based on the scion commander w/ the coat?
And finally, here's the failed challenger with the start of a more esoteric weapon.
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2014/06/04 13:38:52
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Ghost of Greed and Contempt
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I wasn't sure about the Novator until now, but with the armour on the torso and shoulders, I think he looks a lot better, and the idea of a fencing master is a great one - I like the topknot on the helmet, very ornate.
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2014/06/04 14:47:28
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Wight Lord with the Sword of Kings
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The Fencing Master is awesome.
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2014/06/04 17:16:51
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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You are quite awesome. I'm a bit blown away, tbh.
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2014/06/04 20:07:36
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Jealous that Horus is Warmaster
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"The start of a more esoteric weapon"
That phrase alone nearly perfectly conveys the very spirit of both this project and Navigators in general.
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2014/06/05 01:19:44
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Preacher of the Emperor
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I love that you're using a Renaissance portrait as a reference. This is the classiest thread on Dakka.
( Click here for the pimpingest thread).
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2014/06/05 23:12:51
Subject: Re:Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Insect-Infested Nurgle Chaos Lord
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That detail is outstanding. Really sets it off.
Just need to pick my jaw off the floor.
Prefer the first pose shown as well.
EDIT: Although I think palms up would work best.
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2014/06/06 05:07:16
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Thanks everyone! The feedback is really helpful to stay motivated on a big project like this. I can't wait to finish it so I can start painting but it's slow going.
I've added a back to the throne and done lots of painstaking greenstuff cleanup on the head, as well as reworked the crossed legs pose.
The fencing master has also been glued together and even gotten a pair of feet. Now to figure out some arms for him. A samurai-like pose about to draw a sword from a scabbard would be fun but may be too difficult to put together.
I'll try to get some new pics this weekend.
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2014/06/06 07:10:21
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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Hmm, try to draw some inspiration from the Swordmasters from Dune. Here some possible inspiration:
You might want to check out his 40k Fremen army here.
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2014/06/06 15:26:34
Subject: Re:Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Nice! As you may be able to tell from my username and choice to focus on navigators, Dune is a big influence, and where I got the idea for a fencing master in the first place.
That Fremen army is amazing, and is also on Dakka:
http://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/Fremen_Army_Pt.1
http://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/Fremen_Army_Pt.1
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2014/06/06 23:04:39
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Preacher of the Emperor
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Malika2 wrote:Hmm, try to draw some inspiration from the Swordmasters from Dune. Here some possible inspiration:
Some great pictures, especially the first -- where are they from?
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2014/06/06 23:48:41
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Jealous that Horus is Warmaster
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brb Pouring out a 40 for Duncan Idaho, king of bros
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2014/06/07 00:58:37
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Towering Hierophant Bio-Titan
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This thread is amazing. I really gotta stop exalting every one of your posts!
Can't wait to see the dropship fully painted btw.
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P.S.A. I won't read your posts if you break it into a million separate quotes and make an eyesore of it. |
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2014/06/07 22:37:52
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Frothing Warhound of Chaos
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Again, some top notch stuff here, amazing ideas and conversions.
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2014/06/08 01:04:35
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Dipping With Wood Stain
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Really fantastic sculpt, very unique idea. And I like how you managed to have a big head that looks creepy and doesn't come off as cute X)
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2014/06/10 17:28:53
Subject: Re:Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Regular Dakkanaut
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thanks!
Only time for a quick update today (in moody BW to disguise the poor photos). I've actually started building the throne's legs and arm-rests since I took these photos and hope to do a more thorough post soon.
Back support:
Eventually the back of the head will be hard-wired and supported by the back of the chair. The big question is wether I add mechanism that make it look like the head can swivel at all, or if I go the simpler route and have it locked in place, assuming the whole head and chair rotates together when the navigator turns.
And I spent a while resculpting the edge of the hood:
I also adjusted the front leg's position and I think it's working better.
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2014/06/10 17:36:42
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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SisterSydney wrote: Malika2 wrote:Hmm, try to draw some inspiration from the Swordmasters from Dune. Here some possible inspiration:
Some great pictures, especially the first -- where are they from?
Type in 'Duncan Idaho' in the search thingie on DeviantArt and you'll find the pics.
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2014/06/10 20:03:25
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Ork Boy Hangin' off a Trukk
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The head looks stable enough not to need support.
Possibly some kind of motor assisted neck?
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Oh da grand ol' Duke of Ork
'e 'ad ten fousand boyz.
'E marched 'em up to da top ov da hill
an den dey made some noise!
An wen dey woz up dey woz up!
An wen dey woz loud dey woz loud!
An wen dey woz both up an loud
dey made all da grots go deff! |
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2014/06/10 21:04:12
Subject: Re:Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Guardsman with Flashlight
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By the emperor! You've actually got the weird and wonderful 40k look down to a tee. The guys at GW should be coming to you for inspiration, cause I have never ever seen better minis than these!
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2014/06/10 21:53:05
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Mysterious Techpriest
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Your sculpting and use of bits is incredible. I can defiantly see the dune influences (if not the lynchian version).
The lines on the Novator's head are perfect. Can't wait to see more.
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2014/06/11 13:20:16
Subject: Re:Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Fixture of Dakka
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Coming together nicely with the throne details and head gubbins.
I'd say his head should be held immobile and the whole shebang turns to his facing.
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2014/06/11 18:42:19
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Preacher of the Emperor
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Yeah, no neck mobility = disturbing.
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2014/06/11 23:02:07
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Irked Necron Immortal
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This is a really interesting blog. Awesome!
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2014/06/13 03:22:07
Subject: Re:Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Regular Dakkanaut
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2014/06/13 04:41:26
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Jealous that Horus is Warmaster
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I really love the nubby legs, very akin to the Big Dog robot.
So not only does the guy riding it have a big-ass head but his chair makes that creepy whirring sound.
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2014/06/13 05:34:58
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Disturbing and brilliant. I love the obsessive detailing, even down to changing the feet on the guy next to the Navigator!
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2014/06/13 20:36:01
Subject: Re:Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Fixture of Dakka
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That looks great with the legs in place...top job
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2014/06/13 21:31:07
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Preacher of the Emperor
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Creeeeeeeeepy.
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2014/06/14 04:59:56
Subject: Navigator Household ··· updated w/ Novator sculpt
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Ork Boy Hangin' off a Trukk
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The leg hiding behind the duelling master in the third picture looks somewhat unstable. Possibly bring it back somewhat?
Also, the chair might look good with some kind of weapon slung between the legs.
The rest is mind-blowing.
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Oh da grand ol' Duke of Ork
'e 'ad ten fousand boyz.
'E marched 'em up to da top ov da hill
an den dey made some noise!
An wen dey woz up dey woz up!
An wen dey woz loud dey woz loud!
An wen dey woz both up an loud
dey made all da grots go deff! |
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