<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :)"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :) Here is my Arjac Rockfist attempt. I've modelled him from an example build i saw in the October WD, it also looks a little like the body position in his drawing in the codex ;-) .
I wanted the shoulder to be personal, so the wolf head clutching a hammer shape represents his fame with a hammer and the stars either side represent Grimnars champion.
I think the hammer needs work and I'm not overly pleased with the shield.

Any tips greatly appreciated!
Cheers.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065058.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065058.page GMT Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :)
The SW termie models are just such a sweet place to start.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065067.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065067.page GMT Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065080.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065080.page GMT Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :)
Not sure what tips I could give you...

I look forward to seeing more of your work!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065083.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065083.page GMT Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :) WD for this month. I also like the embroidery on the lining of his cape, very awesome and regal, for Logan's bodyguard and champion.
I think the wolf on the shield should be black, cause the space wolf grey doesnt seem to mix too well with all the gold, imo, though on a technical level what you have done is very good.

In the Codex, Arjac also has an anvil sitting atop his armour, above his head. Might be hard for you to do since you used the bear cape, but I was gonna cut off a Thunderhammer head, and put it on top just to represent that anvil.

Also, when you painted that Space Wolf armour, did you use the same steps as GW does? (the half Shadow Grey/Space Wolves grey base coat)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065088.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065088.page GMT Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065090.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065090.page GMT Re:Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :)
i'll enjoy consigning him to your dead pile this weekend even more now]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065095.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065095.page GMT Re:Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :)
Yeah the shield- i was going for a glowy runic effect per the guide in the Oct WD, but i'm missing ice blue and regal blue and ended up mixing a colour that just looks like space wolf grey and i've not achieved the desired 'glowy' effect. Think i'll definately revisit it.

Think i'll try and add some highlight to the cloak on the raised areas :-)

Thanks again!


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Paull wrote:Excellent job, not a fan of the denim marines but he does look snazzy!

i'll enjoy consigning him to your dead pile this weekend even more now


Haha, that's if I play him ;-) also he's considerably less denim, now that i've discovered shadow grey!


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Ronin wrote:Awesome Arjac. I wanna make one too, using a similar pose from the WD for this month. I also like the embroidery on the lining of his cape, very awesome and regal, for Logan's bodyguard and champion.
I think the wolf on the shield should be black, cause the space wolf grey doesnt seem to mix too well with all the gold, imo, though on a technical level what you have done is very good.

In the Codex, Arjac also has an anvil sitting atop his armour, above his head. Might be hard for you to do since you used the bear cape, but I was gonna cut off a Thunderhammer head, and put it on top just to represent that anvil.

Also, when you painted that Space Wolf armour, did you use the same steps as GW does? (the half Shadow Grey/Space Wolves grey base coat)


I also thought of this, i've cut off the hammer head that has one side as a wolf head, not painted it yet but as you say with the bear cape it's perhaps a bit much. Great minds... ;-)

I undercoated him with shadow grey (no black) then used 50:50 shadow grey/space wolf grey which i've mixed into a pot for consistency. Then used devlan mud in the recesses for a dirty look that isn't too dark ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065104.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065104.page GMT Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :)
Also, nice job reminding me that I need to set up some trades for those cloaks.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065115.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065115.page GMT Arjac Rockfist attempt- tips appreciated :) lol]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065172.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/262381/1065172.page GMT