Spikyjames does Marines (just a few!)

[logan054]

I love the bikers mate, you have actually inspired me to change my list, I do like the more old school look of your space wolves

[Solun Decius]

The addition of the rider to that wolf certainly doesn't disappoint. Very cool model. Are the rest of the unit underway?

[Superdan21]

@Superdan, have a look up at post 116, washes were straight over a white undercoat.

James

Ah thanks totally going to give that a try on one of mine, want a crisper look i think that the one i already have done.
Out of interest any tips on the shoulder squad markings? i've got a similar style but a bit of a pain to get a standard effect i've found and finally do you free hand the great company symbols? really impressed still log just makes me realise i should really crack on with my 4 marine armies mhmmm

[spikyjames]

Thanks guys, It's been a while since I last posted but my mojo is running very thin at the minute, I need a serious amount of hobby motivation!

I have been painting though, I really should have been painting some Mentors stuff but I couldn't resist painting more wolfy bits.

Here's what I've done;

Wolf Priest on bike to accompany the Swiftclaws


A few more Thunderwolves

[spikyjames]

And some more;

[razormasticator]

I LOVE that Raven Guard Dread Sj... its gorgeous man.

[spikyjames]

A few more pics;

[Mega Nutz]

Awww nice puppies!!!

[punkfish]

One track mind!!!

Great work as always James, the colourings on the wolves really complement the grey armour

[spikyjames]

Almost there;

Wolf Lord bendy axe (don't worry, I have a plan to fix it!)




And I think somebody's about to have a bad day!


Overall I'm fairly happy with how they came out, wasn't particularly pleased with the fur on the Lords wolf, I may potientially change it, I'm definatley planning on sorting out his axe at some point though, drill through and insert a metal pin should do it, either that or it'll get changed for a Thunderhammer.

I do have plans for a fair few more of these, I can pretty much squeeze 12 in at 1500 points.

As for the Great Company symbols they're the FW transfers, just applied using microsol.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Let me know aht you think.

(Mentors Chaplain Dread and Contemptor coming up shortly)

Thanks

James

[npow34]

Awesome as always James. Really like the look of all the TW! I for one am very pleased with the TW sculpts and concider them worth the wait! Look forward to more. OH and the wolf priest on the bike is ******* awesome! Well done sir!

[Jericho]

Mentors! Nice, the previous ones were very sexy

[Jefe Ryback]

James, superb job on those thunderwolves...truly amazing!!!

[spikyjames]

Thanks for all the feedback guys, it's really appreciated.

Helps keep me going.

I've finished another dread for the Mentors


I'll be getting on with the Contemptor next and aim to have it finished by Saturday evening, after that it's a LR Redeemer and a Stormraven, then some Ultramarines and then some stuff for myself

James

[spikyjames]

Got a little change to make on the Chaplain Dread to brighten him up a bit.

Finished the Contemptor




Pictures ain't the best, let me knwo what you think.

Redeemer next.

James

[Mega Nutz]

Your stuff never disappoints James, two great looking dreads!

Interested to see what you've in mind for the Chappie!

[Vimes]

WOW! The Contemptor looks fab!
Your painting is inspiring as always.
Looking forward to the Stormraven!

[Veteran Sergeant]

Your painting is amazing. But good lord, those Fenrisian wolves are some of the most absurdly bad models GW has churned out in a while. Even sillier in the plastic flesh than they were confined to the imagination reading about them.

[spikyjames]

Thanks guys,

@Veteran Sergeant, I quite like the new GW wolves actually, each to their own I suppose.

I've finished the Redeemer, what do you all think?





On with the Stormraven for them now

James

[StraightSilver]

Lovely stuff as always, I know what you mean about painting mojo though, mine seems to have died completely!

Your bikers have given me a bit of a push, I am currently trying to paint a 10 man unit of scout bikers and found the bikes themselves to be a bit soul destroying to be honest, but looking at your finished SW bikers has made me realise it will be worth it in the end.

I'm also loving the Contemptor, it looks great in Mentor colours.

The Land raider also looks great, the only thing that strikes me is the white front panels.

The white looks great, but I think something to break it up maybe? Nothing major, maybe even something as simple as a purity seal?

That's not a criticism btw, I think it looks great, but I would just personally break it up a tiny bit.