54mm Pre-Heresy Dark Angel

[juddski]

(how'd i miss this thread?)

the model is just absolutley stunning precinctomega..
but your concept artwork just blows me away ..,reminds me of Jess .G.'s

[Baron von Lexus]

check my thread in the Chaos section for more info, and I'd be glad to have the help.

BvL

[precinctomega]

Finished!!

But for a little tidying up on the shield, the model is done:



Don't make any more suggestions, corrections or criticisms because, from here on in, the only person I'm listening to is the client.

However, many thanks to all those who've contributed with their ideas, thoughts and comments along the way. This has been by far the single largest piece of conversion I've ever done, beating even Kang-Ju Ki into second place, and it's been a tremendous learning experience.

Now all I have to do is paint him...

[There will be a slight delay in further posts, as I have to have a bit of a chat with the client as to any additional details he wishes added, the character of the model and the exact colours, but I'll be back with new posts within the next week or so.]

R.

[precinctomega]

@juddski - Hiya, chap! Long time, no see (virtually, that is). I wish I could claim parity with Jes. I'm not, however, an artist by any means. Just a simple dabbler with too much time on his hands.

@Baron von Lexus - I shall make my way there directly!

R.

[Baron von Lexus]

Very very cool.

[munkey joe paints]

MAn PO that really turned out nice!!! Better than I thought it would (I have not seen anything other than here and TBH I had doubts on the beach ball basher!!!) Nice work man!!!

[precinctomega]

Painting WIP:



Close-up on the shoulder pad:



@various people - there are a few wonky bits, I cannot tell a lie. I broke off and reattached the wings so many times that I gave up.

The mace, I have to say, isn't strictly wonky. It has one piece of thick wire running all the way through it. But the mace head is a little off-centre. C'est la vie.

R.

[TerminatorinHell]

well it looks ok so far

[munkey joe paints]

Yes he does.... I really like the lettering youhave on the pad....

[DeAd_cOmMaNdO]

not too sure about the mace - doesnt seem right for a dark angel, but i love the red you used on the iconography and the banding on the legs helps bulk them out

[precinctomega]

The red is a 50/50 mix of Blood Red and Liche Purple, building up to a highlight of pure Blood Red. I hit upon this method as a way of preventing the red from "popping" too much, as this tends to detract from the effect of 54mm models to present a more realistic finish.

R.

[Four20edLogan]

Looking great

[precinctomega]

I decided that his armour was a bit plain and decided to add some freehand to the right greave.



And I decided to rationalize his half-cape by making it the tattered remains of his lost chapter's banner (remember, he's pre-Heresy).

I still have to finish the arms (all those checks take a lot longer than I anticipated!!) and, of course, varnish him. But he should be finished for Saturday.

R.

[TerminatorinHell]

i love it

[precinctomega]

Aaah... the sweet, sweet sound of unadulterated praise.

[munkey joe paints]

Originally Posted by precinctomega

I decided that his armour was a bit plain and decided to add some freehand to the right greave.

Nice work there brother!!! It does fill his armor out more and gives him a nice overall feel!

Originally Posted by precinctomega

And I decided to rationalize his half-cape by making it the tattered remains of his lost chapter's banner (remember, he's pre-Heresy).

Again nice way to incorperate something into the mini to make it have more character!

+1 rep Job well done!!! OH and could you PM me as to what something like this would run in $USD?

[iNsOmNiAc'S dReAm]

Looking good dude! I think you did an awsome job so far, just love the free hand bits on the leg and shoulder pad. +rep

[Prince of the Night]

This is an amazing model from sculpt to paint.

Your free hand paint work is amazing.

I am looking forward to seeing this completed.

[TerminatorinHell]

this makes me cry at how beautiful it is, i must buy an artemis and some procreate but where do i get a helmet?

[precinctomega]

You'll have to beg Mail Order to help you out finding a helmet, or check out the US Mail Order site. I think FRP Models might also have some still.

R.

[munkey joe paints]

Originally Posted by TerminatorinHell

this makes me cry at how beautiful it is, i must buy an artemis and some procreate but where do i get a helmet?

Uncle Munkey has some!!! when I get re-established I'll let you know and we can trade some. If you dont hear from me in a month though PM ME as I could have forgotten.

[TerminatorinHell]

dude that'd be awesome thanks! helmets yes?

[precinctomega]

Although it's not absolutely and entirely finished (there are one or two bits and pieces to touch up), the light was perfect this morning for some decent photos, so I took my chance while it was there.

Here is is:

R.

[juddski]

.o0oo00o0o0oo
makes me want to take up modelling again

[munkey joe paints]

Nice work PO!!!! I just sent the PM without seeing this! I will talkto you soon!

[precinctomega]

I just realized that I never posted the final, final picture of the Dark Angel on 40kterra.



This commission's finished, so anyone else with money to burn is welcome to contact me.

R.