Author Topic: S.O.F's WIP Stuff: Retainers (6/17/13) (Read 11643 times)

S.O.F · « **on:** February 02, 2011, 02:26:53 AM »

Well for some odd reason got bored and whilst rummaging through my odd sprues and what not came up with the idea to make a more proper looking Imperial Pegasus....even though I never use them and am generally not a fan of such things. Anyway here are some quick pics. Not the best camera but I hope to use one of my old roomate's soon so I can put up a bunch of the other stuff I've doing of late such as the Jacobite/Highlander regiment and detachments, Archer box converted to handgunners, and the Ulrican Gallowglass types.

Bits used are a spare set of Bret pegasus wings (thank you GW packing error), empire general horse, Lucrezza Belladona horse head, and green stuff. Stupid sun/moon/comets/karl franzs removed for more modest Imperial crosses from old state troop shields.

Timbor · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2011, 01:16:44 PM »

Looks good so far, but the pics are a bit small. Some closeups would be nice. From what I can see, the GS work looks pretty smooth.

anvalous · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2011, 01:51:36 PM »

Agreed. I'm a fan, though I've always wondered about something regarding pegasi...

It always seems like for modeling purposes, it is easier to attach the wings further back on the steed but you can envision riders with their legs forward or aft of the wings. From an anatomy standpoint, it would make 'sense' (I know... I'm talking about a winged horse here) for the attachment to be at the shoulds of the animal and utilize the pectoral muscles like a bird. In fact, as I think about it, I'd guess a pegasus would have a seriously beefy front-half.

/end rant.

Sum - what do you think of the possibility of moving the wings to the shoulder of the horse and adjusting the rider's position?

Thanks for sharing!

King · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2011, 09:23:17 PM »

How exactly did you achieve that liquid effect on the wine bottle?? You sir have outstanding work..........wish I was half that good

S.O.F · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2011, 11:41:50 PM »

Quote from: King on February 02, 2011, 09:23:17 PM

How exactly did you achieve that liquid effect on the wine bottle?? You sir have outstanding work..........wish I was half that good

Gah ?

Outrider · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2011, 11:53:51 PM »

I think that comment was meant to go in Dark Apostle's plog.

From what I can see the conversion is solid, but I can't say much more than that though. Larger photos would definately help. Looking forward to seeing it properly and being able to post more helpful comments.

S.O.F · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2011, 04:36:56 AM »

Quick pics of the Jacobite/Highlander regiment. Just picked up a camera that can actually take pics of minis so here is the first round, Better pics to follow in the coming days.

Sword detachment

Parent Lochaber (halberdier) regiment

Now for some better shots

Front Rank of Swords

Rear Rankers Swords

Lochabers Front (no piper yet still working out how to do that)

Rear Rankers

Handgunner detahchment

Vredesbyrd · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2011, 11:09:48 AM »

The Highlanders are looking good S.O.F, have you a particular tartan in mind for their kilts at all?

Blue in vt · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2011, 03:03:10 PM »

Dude...I love the highlanders!! they look great and will be awesome painted!

Cheers,

Blue

Firey Baps · « **Reply #9 on:** February 14, 2011, 04:34:03 PM »

Lovely greenstuff work, can't wait to see them painted.

warsnail2 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2011, 10:46:07 PM »

The Peg's legs are very well done!
And the swordsmen n halys are very full of charactor!

S.O.F · « **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2011, 10:49:01 PM »

Alright and here is some various other stuff, will add the fluff to explain regiments later.

'Talabecland' Halberdiers

Talabecland Handgunners

White Wolf Banner bearer

Marienburg handgunners

'Middenlander/Drakwalders'/Gallowglasses

Forgeworld mortar and some crew

patsy02 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2011, 11:10:11 PM »

Those are the best hand gunner models I've seen.

Soren · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2011, 11:13:49 PM »

Very nice work SOF!

Oxycutor · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:54:18 AM »

I like those handgunners, and the White Wolf standard bearer

Alleton · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2011, 10:23:38 AM »

Excellent work, I wish I had the same combination of skill with GS and imagination.

What is that standard from if you don't mind me asking? both the metal parts on the pole and the banner itself.

stareso · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:06:24 PM »

Great models, I especially like the White Wolf banner bearer, is that head from the Chaos Marauder Horsemen kit? The animal head on the shoulder from White Lions? Where-oh-where did you get these bannerpole endings? Excellent conversion, lovely greenstuff work.

Oxycutor · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2011, 02:31:32 PM »

I think the metal bits on the banner pole are the back thingys from Ar-Ulric. The animal head on the should has been cut out from the cloak on the white wolf sprue that comes with the knightly orders box.

S.O.F · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2011, 07:59:18 PM »

Quote from: Oxycutor on February 15, 2011, 02:31:32 PM

I think the metal bits on the banner pole are the back thingys from Ar-Ulric. The animal head on the should has been cut out from the cloak on the white wolf sprue that comes with the knightly orders box.

Yep those are indeed the bits. Really saw no point in wasting those Wolf pieces on the back of the Ar-Ulric, really why the hell would he be wearing them, and the WW banner seemed ideal. The head is from the Chaos Marauder horsemen.

Vredesbyrd · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2011, 08:55:11 PM »

Some stunning work in here, those Handgunners are looking pretty cool. I also really like the Drakwalders, very cool idea indeed.

S.O.F · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:24:26 PM »

Another round of pics

Marienburg Pikemen Front two ranks

Second Rankers close shots, still need a bit more finishing work

Another Mortar and Crew

Delthos · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2011, 01:43:31 AM »

Nice work on the conversions.

Instead of using green stuff to make your metal strapping for the chassis of the mortar, try lightweight cardboard from the packaging some things are packaged in. I've got a pair of binoculars I got from work for a 10 year anniversary gift. The card board is about 1mm thick, it bends very easily without wrinkling and it looks quite good. Superglue it on one long flat edge. Once it is dried, slowly bend the strip around the edges making sure the strip lies flat and put pressure on the crease to get the fold crisp, then glue it down and repeat until it's covering the area you want. I took the extra arrows that come with the various kits and sliced rivets off from them. Then using a fresh sharp hobby knife, picked them up with the point, carefully dipped them in some superglue and put them in place for my rivets. The results are much better than you can get with greenstuff.

See how I did it for my pleasant surprise.

Valetus · « **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2011, 11:57:52 PM »

Very nice, though the kilts on the handgunners look too thickly sculpted, the rest are better.

GamesPoet · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2011, 02:46:09 AM »

Very much enjoyed the creativity of the handgunner conversions.

S.O.F · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:55:55 PM »

Some more various bits of late though these are more WIP than the above.

Had too many old Golgfag minis about and was growing weary of their most dreadful status so have been giving them a bit of a revamp:

Now a couple of WIP Araby guys. Not certain what I want to do with them they were sort of whim projects some months ago. I have considered making an entire regiment...perhaps even a War Elephant....but right now this is what I've got.

Crossbowmen

Eunuch Bodyguard

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Author Topic: S.O.F's WIP Stuff: Retainers (6/17/13) (Read 11643 times)