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Looks good. I might have done something more with the eagle on the hammer. But that’s me just looking for something to nit-pick.

Damn that is a fine looking marine

Agreed, he is beautiful! I love all the extras on him like the purity seals.

Thanks guys. I may go back and throw some silver on that eagle now that you mention it, Nevlon.

So I got these 5 mystery guys with capes. I don't know what line they come from but they look pretty cool and I would hate for them to go to waste. So they are recon marines now. The dude with the double swords is, well, I don't know how he fits in but here he is.

IIRC, the Duel sword guy is from a command set. Came with Calgar maybe and a few other dudes. Minis look'n great Sir.

Nothing says double hard like two swords!

EDC

Yup, as was mentioned, he’s from the Calgar/honor guard box. Chapter Champion. There is even an option in the codex to allow the champ to swap his bolter for a basic CC weapon, just so that mini can be WYSWYG. Even though that’s mechanically a terrible choice (as he already has 2 CC weapons)

In 30k, there are probably a few ways to field him. Tricked out sarge or praetor would be an easy fit. I think one of the praetor options is master duelist or some such.

Recon marines look cool.

Good stuff on the champ!

The snipers with cloaks are Anvil Industry Recon Exo-Lords, top notch models. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them!

Thanks guys. I knew he was from the honor guard just didn't know how he would fit into a HH army. Looking at the picture, he does not look good. He is a fine cast model so all the bumps and imperfections are easily visible. Oh well.

Thanks for ID'ing the recon guys Para, they are officially my very first ever non GW models to paint. Far out man. Also, I'm turning those black bases into objective markers to match the pedestal.

Yes sir. A big statue. Gonna be the center piece.

So the statue is finished. Also made these objective markers to match the marble.

Awesome job. That statue looks fantastic - gorgeous aged metal.Where is the model from?

Niiice. I like the objective markers. Simply, but excellently done. Wheres a that big guy from?

Wow. That statue looks like the main character from the Ultramarines movie. Is someone making kits of him?

 40kFSU wrote:
So the statue is finished. Also made these objective markers to match the marble.

wow that's definitely impressive I'm liking it!!

Damn that is impressive. I'll add to the chorus of where's the big dude from?

EDC

I would ask if you were going to weather the statue, but if he’s supposed to be at the mustering field, he’s probably going to be well maintained. Part of me wants to see vertigitas in the crevices though.

Love the objective markers. Only 5 though? If you have the parts left, you should make a 6th. Maelstrom games need that many, and I think some of the basic missions might need that many as well.

Of course, the big guy could stand in as an objective if needed.

Wow, thanks guys. Glad everyone like the big guy. So where is he from? I dont know. I got it from a guy who got it from a guy on eBay. Ill see if I can find out though. As far as the weathering, I just cant see Ultramarines letting a statue tarnish. In fact I am toying with the idea of some gold highlights.

I almost made him white. But I think this looks pretty good.

 40kFSU wrote:
Wow, thanks guys. Glad everyone like the big guy. So where is he from? I dont know. I got it from a guy who got it from a guy on eBay. Ill see if I can find out though. As far as the weathering, I just cant see Ultramarines letting a statue tarnish. In fact I am toying with the idea of some gold highlights.

I almost made him white. But I think this looks pretty good.

Fully agree that we’d never let something like that tarnish. Just the painter in me thinking of alternate possibilities.

And he would have been epic in white marble. You have the technique down from the green bases. Cream/gold veins?

(not to detract what the awesome work you did, just the mind wandering down paths not taken)

I am not proficient with white marble. It's all streaks, something I haven't done but really want to try. But, time did tarnish the statue. Kinda. I think once the washes really sank in and dried to model got a little darker. So I highlighted him with gold. I think he looks better.

Damn that is slick, great job .

Looks fantastic.

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

EDC

Looks even better!

Some thoughts if you wanted to add a little bit more to him:

A name plate/plaque. Could be something a simple as a little square with some squiggles on it. Who was that great warrior?

A little shrine. Some candles, an offering or two.

A purity seal dispenser. Marines come up, see his imposing visage, make an oath, jot it down on a slip of paper and slap it on their armor.

OK, that last one is a joke. Mostly. I can totally see a chaplain up at his feet with his preach on, firing up the troops. Seems a good place for a pre-campaign pep talk.

That's a really cool statue - is he top heavy at all? Just wondering how careful you'd need to be to avoid knocking him over during a game.

That is sooo epic! Though Nev's ideas for the base are good, something like a little shrine with some candles and parchements and things would contrast nicely, quite understated compared to the imposing statue itself.

Nice, the metalwork is impressive, but I have to say I'm even more impressed with the marble on his base.

Fantastic Statue, keep up the excellent work Sir.

You guys really like this statue. I'll have to keep it in mind for future endeavors. So to answer some of the questions, he is not top heavy. Actually balanced very well. I have not glued him down because that is a disaster waiting to happen. Should he take a fall it would ruin the marble, which is just plaster and paint. Those are some great ideas about the parchment and candles. Unfortunately I don't have any. Or the Word Bearers swiped them. So here is a quick pic of the last Suzie and a Captain Ventris. Also stamped that 6th objective marker.