Don't worry I wont be watching you ! LOL No I am referring to steps I've made with the Monk, I've sculpted the brain and wiring which I will get painted, I've also made a sphere big enough to hold the brain which I will take a mould off so I can pour colored resin in and when that's dry pour some clear for the remaining section to give the desired effect, but would make for very boring photographs, so instead I have some more Space Marines to show you, today is my first squad of Assault Marines, these are a mix of old metal miniatures and some of the later plastic ones. Why you may be asking have such a variety, well very early on I decided I didn't want a Ultra Marine army, by that I mean I didn't want the whole army wearing exactly the same style and type of armor they needed to look like they used armor from wherever they could find it which would help fit with the background, of being out of touch with the Imperium for a long time.
As you may spot I need to source some jump packs, as several of the other squads are missing multiple ones as well, guess I'm going to be hunting Ebay for a while ! LOL While I've had this momentum on my Marine chapter, I've gone through all my bits boxes and put together what I have to see where I'm at, I can make up another two and a half assault squads, minus the jump packs, another two devastator squads, and a couple of support weapons, which is a bit of a pain, as I need a lot more bits, and as GW have stopped selling a lot of the old marine kits, this is going to make it harder, but I'll find a way some how. That's all for today, so until next time, stay safe, and have fun !
Cheers Dave
Good to hear that the monk is progressing nicely, I'm looking forward to seeing it.
ReplyDeleteMore lovely Night Hawks, it almost makes me wish I still collected Marines.
Thank you misterc, hopefully I can get a move on with it so it can be finished by the end of the month ! LOL
DeleteThis is my oldest army, and the biggest project, as my intention is to make my entire chapter, but we'll have to see if I can manage that ! LOL
I have always liked the assault marine look. Death from above, right!?
ReplyDeleteGreat squads! How many more do you need?
Thank you Dai, me too, and I liked the way they play as well, indeed it is Death from Above, which is also my chapters battle cry.
DeleteTo finish this company 14 assault marines, and two five man squads of devastators, to finish the chapter, too many to count ! LOL
Pretty nice, I like how they look and the mix of equipment makes a lot of sense. Cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you Suber, I wanted the whole army to have a story, in some of the squads coming up, I even have Rogue Trader era models to add to the diversity ! LOL
DeleteI would imagine the market for older bits is quite overpriced and selection small as the supply has really dwindled online. Hopefully you're able to find what you need at a reasonable cost! I think these latest marines look great and you might as well keep up the momentum as long as your motivation holds too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeff, indeed since GW have dropped multiple kits, prices have gone through the roof, occasionally you find a bargain but not often ! LOL It's actually been quite rewarding to finish off a lot of old projects, in the last couple of years, and enjoying getting these done at the moment.
DeleteAh the allure of Ebay and those final bitz. LOL!! Good luck finding them, Dave. and try not to get tempted by something else whilst looking through the miniature auctions - they always catch me. LOL!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon, I do try to stay off of Ebay, and Etsy as a rule, or try to focus on just what I need (doesn't always work mind you ! LOL)
DeleteGah now that song is bouncing around in my brain...
ReplyDeleteSorry about that SD, at least it wasn't the Barbie song ! LOL
Deletelooks nice. The variety of the jump packs works well. 😁
ReplyDeleteThank you Stewart, I do like the MK VI one, so having them in the unit was important for me, wish I'd managed to get some of the Forgeworld versions though ! LOL
DeleteLovely looking space marines, my Crimson fists have got a load of Blood angels death company ( they were cheap!) Which makes them nice and varied!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you Iain, I also have some Death Company and a couple of Space wolf models in upcoming squads, and you are totally right about helping add variation.
DeleteAll looking really good, Dave! :-) Don't you fancy sculpting some of your own design jump packs for your chapter and then casting some?
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