Pre-Heresy DG - AGAIN???

Well I've reached a bit of an impasse as I have ordered some "studs" to continue with this little project, so I can't continue till they arrive. Couldn't resist finishing off our MKVI friend first, so here he is in all his test model glory:

I think I might have to accept that this is the last time I can call a main torso a "test" - so it looks like I'll have to work out squad markings soon....

Pre-Heresy DG (continued)

Good god - another update!

Well yesterday had me so disappointed with the results of my photographic experiments that I decided to hit the books and read up a bit, so here is something that's (hopefully) a little better.

Mk V(ish)

Its not going to win any prizes as far as painting goes (or modelling or that matter) but its clearly recognisable for what it is and that's what will count on the tabletop.  Let's all say thanks to Mortarion for having the only legion not obsessed with polishing its own armour.

I think for the production model I'll add in the nose-guard and maybe file the knee-pads a little flatter.  If I'm going down the mass production route I'll also have to find a better source of studs, sticking them on is bad enough, but after having to MAKE the things as well??

Now this makes me nostalgic....

Can't go pre-heresy stud-happy and not have some of these guys.  I've got enough of the legs to do most of a ten man squad but I'll probably mod some others for a bit of variety.  I'm not sure how much of the colour difference is due to my painting and how much is due to my "mad photo-skillz", but I think I'll need to work on consistency.

 

 

This is probably what needs the most work.  I'm not shelling out for official DG pads for these guys, but to be honest I think a stencilled look (if I can manage to perfect it) would suit better.  Kind of like IG in power armour.

Pre-Heresy DG

Well, it would be too much to keep any kind of consistency to this wouldn't it? I should at least try and keep SOME kind of pace up though, so here's a test moodel for some pre-heresy Death Guard

Still struggling to get the light box to do its thing, think I need a better light source - akthough it does hide a multitude of sins...