"This is my rifle..." (My Imperial Fists thread)

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"This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine." Well, here's the start to my Imperial Fists force. Nothing really special about it, but this one is mine:

I was kicking around the idea of painting up some Imperial Fists when the Games Day 2012 miniature was unveiled. I think it's a great mini, and I like the old school color scheme...a lot more variation than how the Blood Angels are typically depicted. True, he's a captain and that's why he has more flair, but when looking at that old 2nd Ed. art I noticed some of the troops were different too. Not every little part of their armor was red.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Lr_0CN-jb8/T7_qNpm3TII/AAAAAAAAAIM/7wYTziq6Ta8/s320/02.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Lr_0CN-jb8/T7_qNpm3TII/AAAAAAAAAIM/7wYTziq6Ta8/s1600/02.jpg)http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KdFylp0zfiI/T7_qOG9zGKI/AAAAAAAAAIU/f7LzArEine8/s320/21.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KdFylp0zfiI/T7_qOG9zGKI/AAAAAAAAAIU/f7LzArEine8/s1600/21.jpg)

Anyways, I wanted to apply some of that aesthetic to my Imperial Fists. I've always liked the black trim of the 5th Company, which meshes well with the black and white quartered markings found in the Insignium Astartes. Here are my first few tests and the beginning of my IF force:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r33hzi_F7dM/T7_nCAPTTNI/AAAAAAAAAIA/MXCqzAzZ3ZU/s320/IMG_2012.JPG (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r33hzi_F7dM/T7_nCAPTTNI/AAAAAAAAAIA/MXCqzAzZ3ZU/s1600/IMG_2012.JPG)http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rT1_XmvRXVw/T7_xbu-kAqI/AAAAAAAAAIg/sbSxtYWSxrQ/s320/Pages+from+Insignium+Astartes.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rT1_XmvRXVw/T7_xbu-kAqI/AAAAAAAAAIg/sbSxtYWSxrQ/s1600/Pages+from+Insignium+Astartes.jpg)

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In Ultramarines the movie, the IF 5th Co. is wiped out. I like to think that my force represents it's rebuilding. Given the Fists' scrimshandering ways, I can see that the new brothers of the 5th mark their armor with more black than those of other companies.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SlOJg7D4paY/T7_nBRPojvI/AAAAAAAAAH4/zY3NoHiug4Y/s320/IMG_2011.JPG (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SlOJg7D4paY/T7_nBRPojvI/AAAAAAAAAH4/zY3NoHiug4Y/s1600/IMG_2011.JPG)

You can see from the group shot that I couldn't make up my mind about the yellow recipe. There are three different yellows, all combinations using the old paint line. I don't know that it shows up very well in the pics though (can you pick them out?):

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iguskwAp5U0/T7_m_zHMWOI/AAAAAAAAAHo/NSES3LhMylA/s320/IMG_2007.JPG (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iguskwAp5U0/T7_m_zHMWOI/AAAAAAAAAHo/NSES3LhMylA/s1600/IMG_2007.JPG)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NcCWL-wKKLU/T7_nA2o5tGI/AAAAAAAAAHw/t0KcSzxQsvQ/s320/IMG_2008.JPG (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NcCWL-wKKLU/T7_nA2o5tGI/AAAAAAAAAHw/t0KcSzxQsvQ/s1600/IMG_2008.JPG)

I think I need to pick out the 3D chapter symbols with some more highlighting, they kind of just look like black blobs instead of fists. I added a little paint over the decals to make them blend with the model better.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vGNZeo32l7o/T7_m9tNzzXI/AAAAAAAAAHY/CVIM3jWPnWw/s320/IMG_2003.JPG (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vGNZeo32l7o/T7_m9tNzzXI/AAAAAAAAAHY/CVIM3jWPnWw/s1600/IMG_2003.JPG)

I think I've settled on my yellow, which is good because these marines need a sergeant! He's up next, until then, let me know what you think.

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Huzzah! The sergeant is finished and so is my first little squad of Imperial Fists. As mentioned in my last IF post, my Fists might differ in their color scheme from the standard. If I were to strictly follow IF canon, I think the sergeants should have a yellow helmet with a red stripe or skull badge. However, I've decided to follow a more universal codex marine scheme, similar to what you'd see on Ultras. So, red helmed sarge:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ewyE-E-7m3I/T8eRbIN71uI/AAAAAAAAAJw/hUOJfeeArHY/s320/IMG_2013.JPG (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ewyE-E-7m3I/T8eRbIN71uI/AAAAAAAAAJw/hUOJfeeArHY/s1600/IMG_2013.JPG)

I've always liked the mini below. I guess I'm a sucker for the raised power fist stance. I built my sergeant with this guy in mind:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xZPSWQeWThc/T8eReWf9gdI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/7Hn9EVsdAXg/s320/m1240790_99060101279_Col40kSMSgt2Main_873x627.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xZPSWQeWThc/T8eReWf9gdI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/7Hn9EVsdAXg/s1600/m1240790_99060101279_Col40kSMSgt2Main_873x627.jpg)

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I'm still not thrilled with how the sculpted pauldrons are coming out. If anyone has helpful suggestions on how to make these look better, please leave a comment or link.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SA21o54Xr0E/T8eRc9NUDbI/AAAAAAAAAKA/qx4vDy7XFE0/s320/IMG_2018.JPG (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SA21o54Xr0E/T8eRc9NUDbI/AAAAAAAAAKA/qx4vDy7XFE0/s1600/IMG_2018.JPG)

I think I'll switch gears from here, work on some other unit before pushing this to a 10 man. I love Space Marines, but it's good to rotate away from tac marine after tac marine.
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Here are a couple of test scouts, and I think I'm satisfied with the way they came out. I originally planned to give them black pants/sleeves, but decided I liked the contrast of the gray against the black boots and pouches.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IrbOPrQ4b6g/T-2_vcVl0FI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/2_p-MMXHmSM/s320/IMG_2058.JPG (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IrbOPrQ4b6g/T-2_vcVl0FI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/2_p-MMXHmSM/s1600/IMG_2058.JPG)

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My inspiration for the scheme came mostly from this art:

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110304083713/warhammer40k/images/a/ac/Neophyte_Scout.jpg (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110304083713/warhammer40k/images/a/ac/Neophyte_Scout.jpg)

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http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xWDrV_zEXLk/T-2-8Pfw2YI/AAAAAAAAAOk/-gCt95T6s8w/s320/IMG_2047.JPG (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xWDrV_zEXLk/T-2-8Pfw2YI/AAAAAAAAAOk/-gCt95T6s8w/s1600/IMG_2047.JPG)

I left things pretty simple on these guys, didn't get into the details much beyond the markings. I think I'll finish the squad in this manner, and then put a little more into the sergeant.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rz3E0NHMVHo/T-2-8mMwXcI/AAAAAAAAAOw/R8RcFIvRquQ/s320/IMG_2049.JPG (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rz3E0NHMVHo/T-2-8mMwXcI/AAAAAAAAAOw/R8RcFIvRquQ/s1600/IMG_2049.JPG)

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Couple more scouts in the pipe, and then I'm thinking about some conversion work for the sarge, so stay tuned! Let me know what you think about the tests, and what I can do to make future scouts better.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QPq_N_gpllw/T-2-9BtrGYI/AAAAAAAAAPI/4O9FwcZ6xOU/s320/IMG_2054.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QPq_N_gpllw/T-2-9BtrGYI/AAAAAAAAAPI/4O9FwcZ6xOU/s1600/IMG_2054.JPG)


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[lattd]

Looking good, very impressed with the yellow which can be a pain to do.

[Tynskel]

sweetness.

[KrewL RaiN]

That yellow is sexy indeed!

[Meph]

Looking great!

If you're unsure about the shoulder pads, specifically the white circle. Why not simply paint the white circle metallic, shaded up to silver? Or shade 'm up to white starting from grey or blue?

[Chris*ta]

These minis look really nice! I think I'm a sucker for anyone bringing back the vibrant colours of 2nd ed though ;)

The grey pants look really good on the scouts, black I think would be a bit drab and boring by comparison -- the miniatures wouldn't "pop" in the same way. Say, where's that picture come from? It's pretty good!

Regarding the different yellows, I think the one on the left is paler, and the one on the right is more vibrant, but it seems to be more about the extent o highlighting rather than different colour choices (imo). I can't see the guys in the back well enough to talk about their yellows.

Your title makes me think of a different rhyme: "This is my rifle, this is my gun. This one's for shooting, this one's for fun." But maybe I have a dirty mind ... ;)

[Meph]

Your title makes me think of a different rhyme: "This is my rifle, this is my gun. This one's for shooting, this one's for fun." But maybe I have a dirty mind ... ;)

Oh, that jumped to mind immediately! :D

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Nice stuff man! Keep up the good work.

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Meph: Thanks! I think the fists themselves need more definition, but working on the white will probably help the problem too, good idea

Chris*ta: Thanks man! I'm not sure about that pic, I just grabbed it here. (http://warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/File:Neophyte_Scout.jpg) LOL, ya, take your dirty mind over and read the whole Rifleman's_Creed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifleman's_Creed), kinda funny if taken out of intended context!

Everyone: Thanks a lot! I really appreciate everyone stopping by and the kind comments

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I just finished off a couple more scouts. I can't seem to settle on how I want to paint things, so there are some little differences here. I took the yellow highlight a little higher and changed my red up a little.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WHFuJVYnyEo/T_36VeYNYoI/AAAAAAAAAQA/p4OocX68ttQ/s320/IMG_2076.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WHFuJVYnyEo/T_36VeYNYoI/AAAAAAAAAQA/p4OocX68ttQ/s1600/IMG_2076.JPG)

Also, I changed the black up some, adding in blue from the Space Wolves family for all layers. I don't know if any of these changes actually come across in the pics, but in person, I'm liking the black better.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6DHa8NemhY/T_36Q681MTI/AAAAAAAAAPg/JMHoHh5rCjU/s320/IMG_2063.JPG (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6DHa8NemhY/T_36Q681MTI/AAAAAAAAAPg/JMHoHh5rCjU/s1600/IMG_2063.JPG)

I think I mentioned this before, but when it comes to the chapter badge I start with a decal and then paint over it. I think the transfer blends to the rest of the model better once it's shaded and highlighted. Also, my painting is not perfect, so that decal looks way too crisp and neat by itself!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2d28jVAxi4k/T_36R-lRfTI/AAAAAAAAAPo/Q2AcVmrhps8/s320/IMG_2065.JPG (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2d28jVAxi4k/T_36R-lRfTI/AAAAAAAAAPo/Q2AcVmrhps8/s1600/IMG_2065.JPG)

I changed the skin up too, partly to try something new and partly because I just finished Sons of Dorn. The recruits come from all over, so I don't think I'll have a set skin recipe.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SzYTrjZBRWY/T_36TeRbc1I/AAAAAAAAAPw/bHZDY6pp-YU/s320/IMG_2067.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SzYTrjZBRWY/T_36TeRbc1I/AAAAAAAAAPw/bHZDY6pp-YU/s1600/IMG_2067.JPG)

Again, I've missed some details that I'll have to come back for, but these are done for now. Painted the lens on one scout but not on the gun of the other...Doh!


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Coming up: Scout Sergeant! Conversion time...

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