Finally getting round to posting something of note rather than just a hello.
I have been reading through most of the modelling threads and decided that the original models I made when i first got into inquisitor at release are not worthy of being posted and the paint on them is not exactly up to my current standards etc.
So after a bit of a clean up and dismantling here are the models I have so far assembled and a bit of the character backgrounds for them.
First up is my monodominant xenos hunting warband.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/FelixvonDracoviteunpainted1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/FelixvonDracoviteunpainted2.jpg)
This is the inquisitor Felix von Dracovite, he comes from a fuedal world where the nobles follow a strict code of honour and as such he is unable to use ranged weapons. Similar to that of the Brettonian background. He is on a crusade to ride a number of worlds of the xenos taint that has inhabited them and picks up guard vets who have experience in the individual species as he goes, to form members of whis warband. I ill post details in the background forum at some point.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Squireunpainted1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Squireunpainted2.jpg)
This is his squire and body servantwho is yet to be named, obviously not noble so is entitled to carry firearms/ranged weapons .
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/DrXavierCrosslandunpainted1.jpg)
Dr Xavier Crossland, a no adeptus researcher who has studied indpthly into the biology of xenos creatures. The works he has completed is the book he is carrying which some inquisitors wish to destroy while Felix wishes to make use of it to help erradicate all the xenos in the galaxy.
I intend to add a couple of guard vets to the warband but not run all the models at once, one will be an Armegeddon Ork Hunter Vet based of Sgt Stone and another is to be an Ultramar PDF storm trooper vet with Tyranid combat experience.
Finally not part of the warband but will post anyway is my deathwatch maringe Veteran Battle Brother Methias Ermine.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/BrotherMethiasunpainted.jpg)
I intend to have plot hooks into the monodominant warband through one of his relations.
Anyway that should be enough for now.
Any comments critisms or advice please feel free.
Regards
Marc/blacknight
These look like nice conversions, though the pictures are a little blurry. Are you taking the pictures with the camera in your hand? I find that doing so usually means some shake gets in there and blurs things, especially on macro mode. A good tip is to set the model and camera up six inches apart or so, and use the timer on the camera to get a good, blur free shot.
Basically the same thing as Van Helser said - they look like good models, but the photos don't do them justice.
You might find the guide I wrote on taking photos (http://www.the-conclave.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=201.0) useful.
Yeah I didnt really check how good/bad the photos were until I put them up, is night now so will try and get some better pics tomorrow. I rushed the photos a bit because the battery was about to die.
Forgot to add that the disk on the ground next to Felix is eventually going to be glued onto his arm as a shield. the disc is from the fortified manor house terrain for fantasy and is suitably macbre for a shield.
Marc/blacknight
Looking forward to the new pics, they seem like nice elegant combinations of parts.
Ok
Sorry it has taken so long to get back to this thread, had a few issues with the house which required attention then followed by the weather being dark and raining here for the last we while.
So new pics which are of a somewhat better quality, and more progressed.
First up the inquisitor. I have undercoated him and started to work on his robes and other major (non metalic) areas of the model.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/FelixvonDracovitebasecoated1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/FelixvonDracovitebasecoated3.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/FelixvonDracovitebasecoated2.jpg)
As you can see I have gone for blue to represent his monodominant beliefs and ordo xenos afiliations. At this stage I haven't thought to what extent I want to weather him as I have not had to much pactice with weathering models.
Next up is Felix's still unnamed squire and dog's body.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/squirebasecoated1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Squirebasecoated2.jpg)
Again is only basecoated, but with spot colours to tie him in with Felix and other members of the warband.
Next is Dr Xavier Crossland.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Xavierbasecoated2.jpg)(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Xavierbasecoated1.jpg)(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Xavierbasecoated3.jpg)
Xavier is the most progressed of my models currently. As mentioned earlier is non adeptus so less bionics and red for a character which is knowledged based than usual.
Finally progress on the marine
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Methiasbasecoated1.jpg)(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Methiasbasecoated2.jpg)
Not much just base coated and blue spot colour (Ultramarine) but included for completeness and better photo.
Comments and criticisms are welcome.
Regards
Blacknight/Marc
Wheres the sword from on the Inquisitor?
The sword is from either from the new Grey knight Terminators.
It is possibly a little big for a normal sword on an inquisitor but oh well will call it a bastard sword most likely.
Blacknight/Marc
They look good, where is the squire's shield from, I recognise it but can't seem to place it.
The shield is from the old Warhammer Empire spearmen, I think, though I could be wrong.
I'm liking the models btw, simple but effective conversions. I'll be following their progress for sure.
(right, no more hanging around, I am going to get me some models and start bashing them together, I might as well contribute to this site instead of all the lurking ::) )
Hey All
Sorry been a while since my last post/update on this one.
As Jakob said the shield is from the old warhammer box set spear men.
So on to progress. There has been a bit with the original figures having additional paint applied while some of the other characters starting to have models put together.
First up is pogress on the inquisitor himself.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/FelixWIP1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/FelixWIP2.jpg)
He has had the base coat for all areas completed now and I have been working up the highlighting as well. The main outstanding areas to complete are the gloves, the hair and the areas that are to be metallic colours. The shield is being done seperate and has had no progress on it yet. The base also needs to get painted, will be a rusty metallic for the perferated plate with either gery/brown dirt for the rest. What is the recommendation of the conclave for the better basing style, if there is one.
Next up is his faithful squire.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/SquireWIP1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/SquireWIP3.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/SquireWIP2.jpg)
Similar progres to Felix. The flak jacket is painted with shadow grey then highlighted with codex grey. I need to get myself some new dark angels green to do his trouser with. The guns and the symbol on the shield will both be done in metallic silver (most likely chain mail)
Next is the Xeniologist Xavier
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/XavierWIP1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/XavierWIP2.jpg)
Again progress is like Felix and the squire.
On with the rest of the warband
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/ShipsCaptainassembly1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Tauvetassembly1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Tauvetassembly2.jpg)
The first is going to be Felix's ship captain and the second is the first of 4 Imperial Guard vets who will form part of Felix's largerr warband. This vet is to have experience fighting Tau and will be from a more formaly dressed guard regiment (ie Vostryan/Mordian) This ships captain is going to be modelled wiht one of his arms half lost in a previous boarding action, the details of why he does not have ionics are going to be covered in his backstory.
lastly a bit of eye candy in the form of my deathwatch marine.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/MethiasWIP1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/MethiasWIP2.jpg)
Still only a work in progress at this stage but with most of the main areas done. The grenades, boltgun, evissorator, backpack and metallic areas still need to be completed. A rather heavy application of weathering will need to be applied ot him along with the other models.
Weathering is a technique I have not really tried yet for any minatures so I will most likely be trying it on a few of my 28mm figures fist to get the idea I want going for it then progress tot he 54mm. Does anyone know of some good techniques for starting into weathering of models?
Anyway comments and criticism welcome.
Regards
Marc/Blacknight
Utterly fantastic set of WIP's. I love the dogsbody, but all of them look very promising.
Lovely models. I love the inquisitor the most. His pose with the sword really works well with the flowing of his robes making it look like a fluent, dynamic pose. Good use of spot colours too - it ties them all together nicely.
In terms of weathering I tend to use a Devlan mud wash on areas of cloth. For metal items stilple on some orange paint as rust and give it a couple of washes of badab black and Devlan mud. For painted metal, paint chips and scratches with chaos black with a spot of boltgun metal over the top. It's simple weathering but looks pretty good IMO.
These models are very nice. The xeniologist looks like he doean't like being in combat and simply protects his book, I like that, it makes for a change from the usual battle-ready characters.
Thanks for the positive feed back guys.
Sorry there hasnt been much progress on this recently. I have amanged a little bit of painting and will put the progress up over the weekend at some point.
Thanks Damon for the weathering techniques. I will try some of them out, do you know what the older paint equivalent of delan mud is?
Most of the area of metal I will try to have not so rusty (excluding the bits on the base) as they tend to look after them (well these models so far at least).
Xenoloigist is meant to really not be a combat character so glad that the ideas managed to convey well.
In an aside I won an ebay auction the other day for the following 13 models so a few more WIPS might be starting soon.
Covanent x2
Gruss
Barbaretta
Bounty hunter
Judge (yay really wnate this)
Malicant
Von Casteallion
Major Jackson
Sergeant Black
Damien
Cherabul
Quavindous
Anyway enough talking for now.
Regards
Blacknight/Marc
Sorry double post connection played up.
Marc
Quotedo you know what the older paint equivalent of delan mud is?
Brown ink is probably the closest. Chestnut ink is a reddier brown but could maybe do. You could always try some watered down scorched brown as well. I'm a big fan of the new washes. If you're going to use it on a lot of models it may well be worth going for devlan mud. IMO it gives a nicer effect than the old inks but they'll still do a good job.
QuoteMost of the area of metal I will try to have not so rusty
If you don't go for rust then I just suggest doing a brown or black wash. Gives a nice depth to the metal and looks good with very little effort.
Looking forward to seeing the progress on these models and some exciting new ones with all those new models you just got!
Thanks for that Damon
sorry about the massive delay in replying been a bit busy. This will also most likely be the last update for a few months as I start military training next weekend so modelling and posting will be on hold.
So on with the updates.
First of all the squire showing a partially finished base (needs highlighting still) and painted and detailed metallics on the model. This model is now finished apart from the base.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/squireWIP5.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/squireWIP4.jpg)
Next up is the second of the guard vets who will form part of Felix's extended warband. This guard vet hails from Cadia and is a veteran in fighting elder, as such he will have a bionic eye with motion/heat detection (havent decided which) as well as the underslung grenade launcher, cant dodge and explosion ;D
This model is mostly based off sergeant black with a head swap with one of the heads from the judge and some modifications to the weapon and spare kit on the model.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Eldervetunpainted1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Eldervetunpainted2.jpg)
The remaining models will form some of the NPCs for when I eventually get a campaign organised for my mates (or for when I get over to the UK next year).
First up is a yet to be named arbite character and his cyber mastiff. Obviously based from the judge model with a weapon swap for lucretia's pistol and the spare head from the bounty hunter. I changed the box to be a spare barrel from the baneblade kit to make it a bit different. Campaign is going to be set on a semi arid world and he will be the senior law enforcement officer for an area of outlying settlements.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Judgeandmastifunpainted.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/judgeunpainted.jpg)
The last model is one of the opposites of the arbite being one of the gang eleaders for the various NPC gang factions. This is Gerome the Rogue who will lead the highwaymen gang who specialise in armed hold ups of vehicles as well as muggings etc. The rest of the gang will most likely be made up from models brought from the Russian manufacturer via ebay at a later date. Anyway bounty hunters body, head and legs with sword, scabbard and arms from from von castellion.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Geromeunpainted1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/Geromeunpainted2.jpg)
None of the green stuffing on these models has been done yet but will get done hopefully early this weekend.
Anyway catch you all later.
Blacknight/Marc
Hello again all
First off several apologies, one for necro posting, 2 for double posting and 3 for taking so damn long to make an update to this WIP. Work then Christmas got in the way.
Now on with the models.
Progress on Felix Draco's warband first.
Here is the as yet unnamed tau vet
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/tauvetunpainted3.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/tauvetunpainted1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/tauvetunpainted2.jpg)
Since this photo was taken has been primed. Intention is the character is a sniper who got stranded on a world that was occupied by the Tau and kept up a one woman fight. The chainweapon will count as a normal chain sword but I modified it to look more like a unique weapon from her home world. Need to get some green paint before there is much progress on this one.
Here is the aquamancer that is part of Felix's permanent retinue.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/aqamancerunpainted1.jpg)
This is one of Steve Buddle's girls with jst a minor conversion to bringher into the 41st millenium as it is such a nice model in the first place. Since this photo was taken the painting has nearly been finished.
Next the Captain of Felix's ship.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/shipscaptainunpainted1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/shipscaptainunpainted2.jpg)
The intention here is an older ex Naval Captain with years of service to the Emperor which has left him with some telling wounds ala Nelson. Notible wounds are missing eye and left arm as well as the callipers to assist him in wlaking. some minor greenstuff work required on the sleeve of the missing arm before painting.
Next up are a few random shoots of future NPCs or bad guys for any campaign I might eventually run. My mates are keen to join in but havent made much progress towards it yet, plus am heading to the UK soonish so...
Daemonhost
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/khornedeamonhostunpainted1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/khornedaemonhostunpainted2.jpg)
Tech priest of more backwards world
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/techpriestunpainted2.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/techpriestunpainted1.jpg)
Data runner (low end gang scum)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/datarunnerunpainted1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/datarunnerunpainted2.jpg)
Random arbitor/inquisitorial henchmen (no role or warband yet thought up)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/inquisitorhenchmenunpainted1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/inquisitorhenchmenunpainted2.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/inquisitorhenchmenunpainted3.jpg)
A few of these models just evolved when I was looking through the bits I had won on ebay a while ago. I have also brought myself a daemon pince model to make a suitable end of campaign bad guy for players to fight, but I willnot start him till a few more of the other models have some notible progress on them.
Also there has been a bit of painting on a few of the models which isnt shown in these updates as I currently have no photos of them. Intend to get those taken and upload in the near future.
It's been said before, but I'll say it again. It's always inspiring to see people coming up with fresh conversions from an increasingly stagnant selection of model parts. I particularly like the change you made to Gruss' pistol, that's a combination of parts I'm definitely going to borrow for my own nefarious purposes. I also like the Arbitrator you've done, that combination of bits alongside the shoulder pads work really well. I would suggest, perhaps shorten the barrel of the rifle? I've never really liked how that 'autogun' looked, and I think a lot of people here would agree. I have seen plenty of examples where the barrel has been shortened right down to the ridge connecting to the body of the gun, makes it feel more like a carbine.
I'm not so sold on the sniper lady, something doesn't seem right with her hands. I know she was supposed to be holding a shield, but the horizontal fist looks awkward. Try rotating it 90 degrees so it's more upright? It'd be in a more natural 'running' position, rather than a "I'll get you next time, Gadget!".
The models are nice, I like the axe made from the gun shield, it is original and looks good. I have one, more fluff-related question about the captain though, why doesn't he have bionics? That would make more sense in 40k than running about with only one arm, especially when the character is someone with resources. And where is the host's head from?
Thanks for the comments.
RobSkib, with gruss pistol I was intending to use it as a semi auto shot gun and with bionic arms the mech character will be strong enough to fire it one handed. I will have a look at the auto gun and see about cutting it down, it is a nice suggestion. I also see what you mean about the fist on the sniper, I guess I got lazy - saw to be applied at some point.
Dolnikan
With the captain, his back story is he got where he was by skill rather than birth so he was not able to afford bionics at the time he was injured and now refuses them out of stubbon pride, you dont need 2 arms to command a warship so..... the hosts head is one of the new minotaur heads with the horns from a bestigor champion, ahh the fun of doing multiple fantasy armies so you have bits.
Regards
Blacknight/Marc
That automatic shotgun is inspired! Good job.
With the Tau vet, why not spin the right hand through 90 degrees and have the strap from the rifle running through her grip? I think that would add the effect of her holding on tightly as she sprints.
The one conversion I'm not so sold on is the data runner, and it's the fault of Von Castellan's skinny legs! The torso simply looks too big. I think it could be sorted with a belt covered in pouches and a couple of big pockets on the trousers. That would add bulk without going as far as a total resculpt of the legs.
Ruaridh
The techpriest axe and shotgun? Bang on. Great conversions. The naval captain a nice combo of parts too. The arbiter/henchman is a solid piece as well, though I'd agree with the chop the barrel down comments, also perhaps a pouch or three to define his beltline might be an idea.
My on crit is the scabbard on the captain, does it fit the sword?
Hello again all.
Once again I have managed to leave this so long before updating it has dropped off the front page even though there was additional progress before I had even posted last time (and irronically there is agian this time).
On with the show.
First up I have rotated the wrist of my Tau fighting guard vet and shortened the barrel of the autogun on the henchman (though he may get a promotion at some point) No photos of the vet but here is the shortened gun barrel.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/henchmancutdownbarrel.jpg)
Next up we have the finished Squire (first model so far, including basing) .
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/squirefinished1.jpg)(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/squirefinished2.jpg)
Reasonably happy with how he turned out though depending weather might get added later.
Next up is the nearly finished arbitor/judge. All that remains is the metallics, and the scroll on the right shoulder which I forgot.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/arbitenearlyfinished1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/arbitenearlyfinished2.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/arbitenearlyfinished3.jpg)
Next up is the aquamancer. I am very happy with how I managed to get the cloth to look on this one. A little bitof metallics left as well as basin on this one.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/aquamancerbasecoated1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/aquamancerbasecoated2.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/aquamancerbasecoated3.jpg)
And just to round out progress on Felix's warband here is where the elder fighting guard vet is at.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/eldervetbasecoat1.jpg)
Now on with more NPCs or members of other future warbands.
First of them is the Techpriest who has had some additional work done and is now ready to be undercoated.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/techpriestunpainted2-1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/techpriestunpainted1-1.jpg)
Next a mutant come gladiator, who's master has decided to provide protection to in the hope that it lasts slighty longer in the arena or out of it as required.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/gladiator1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/gladiator2.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/gladiator3.jpg)
Made entirely from standard inquisitor parts as per most of my models (at this stage)
Now a random mutant with shotgun cause I had a model to use...
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/mutantassembed1.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/mutantassembled2.jpg)
And lastly the start of the big bad guy for a potential future campaign, if I ever run one...
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd118/blacknight_013/Inquisitor/somethingwickedunassembled.jpg)
Plan is to try and get the look similar to the new Vampire Count Vargheists so that they can be lesser versions of a similar deaom species/type/breed and this is a larger version.
Yes there is a number of different models on the go at once and only one so far is finished. I think that it was 19 or 20 on the go for inquisitor alone at this stage, excluding my starts at mounted characters and vehicles.
Oh and yes the scabbard is to small for the sword on the captain but oh well.
Regards
Marc/Blacknight
The models look very good. I really like the judge's coat, the colour fits it very well. The mutants look, well, mutated and I'm curious about how the big daemon will look.