Taarnak\'s Random WIPs Log (updated Feb 05/07)

Taarnak

New member
Hi all.

I figure it is time that I actually post something, so here goes.

First up:

I started doing some conversions for Imperial Guard using Cadian and Catachan parts.

The first is a conversion \'kit\' I am working on for my Cadians to make them more like the folks in Jin Roh.

I will eventually mold and cast this when I am finished with all of the detail parts. This will save much sanity...



The next is a Kill Team I am making based on the movie Predator.

First for that is Dutch (Schwarzenegger\'s character)



Here is the next progress:



Here is the latest for Dutch:


Probably the last small update before I finish him. I still have some work to do on the face, but the body is done.

I will post a pre- and post- paint comparison when I have finished him.

Here are a few of the weapon conversions that I am doing for the Team:

Bolter for Dutch and Lasguns for some of the others.


This is the beginnings of the Plasma Gun for Mack. He had a light machine gun in the movie, and I wanted to use a Storm Bolter, but to fit it into the rules I needed to pick something else.

It is based off of the Catachan Flamer and the end of an old Plasma Pistol. I still need to sculpt on the cooling ribs.

Next up:
A redo of Chaplain Lemartes for the Blood Angels.




The knee symbols and the belt buckle are pressmolded off of other figures.

I am not real happy with how they look right now. I did the pressmolds to try and save some time. I may end up resculpting them.

He will eventually also have a jump pack that will be interchangeable with the regular backpack via magnets.

Next:

A redo of Marneus Calgar of the Ultramarines.






I started this one about a year ago. I hope to finish it soon. It will be a gift for a friend of mine.

The heads are interchangeable via magnets. My plan is to make the base in such a way that the unused head can be stored inside it.

Last for now:

I got some decent pictures of the Black Templar marine that I recently finished, so here they are:





I tend to keep black minimally highlighted and it is not showing up real well in these, but everything else is decent.

I made a quickie light box for photos, and it seems to be working fairly well.

The sculpting looks rougher in the pictures than it is.

Comments, questions, and criticism welcome.

I will update as I am able to.

Thanks.

~Eric
 

Dragonsreach

Super Moderator
Originally byTaarnak[/i] \"I will eventually mold and cast this when I am finished with all of the detail parts\"

Are you meaning you intend to cast the whole figure or just the parts you have sculpted?
Remember if you cast the whole figure you are breaching GW\'s copyright.
 

Taarnak

New member
Originally posted by Dragonsreach
Originally byTaarnak[/i] \"I will eventually mold and cast this when I am finished with all of the detail parts\"

Are you meaning you intend to cast the whole figure or just the parts you have sculpted?
Remember if you cast the whole figure you are breaching GW\'s copyright.

No worries.

I only mean that I will be casting the sculpted bits.

~Eric
 

OrkyDave

New member
A preadator style kill team is such a cool idea!!!!

Everythings looking cool so far, you certainly have a fair bit to keep you busy!
 

Taarnak

New member
Ok, last update for Dutch before paint. Pic is not as good as I\'d like.



Trying to get a portrait-style likeness was taking waaaaay too long, so I settled for a general impression.

Let me know what you think.

~Eric
 

DaN

New member
If it bleeds, we can kill it

There\'s something out there waiting for us...
And it ain\'t no man...

Some of the pics don\'t seem to work :(
But what DOES looks pretty cool so far :D
 

Taarnak

New member
Ok, quick update on Dutch. He is finished now except for another coating of Matte Varnish.

I took some quick pictures just to get another update out. I will hopefully get some more done in the next day or two with good lighting.



I went with a simple color scheme for him to try to get close to the film but not match exactly.

Green undershirt and dark green vest, green and black camo pants, and dark green boots with lighter green shinguards.


DaN What pics do you not see? Are you seeing the placeholder or anything? They all seem to be working for me.
 
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