M's Inq28 - Inquisitorial forces

[Inq28M]

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum.
I have been working on some servitors for an inquisitorial 40k force and for Inq28. Mainly as an experiment in using a tentacle/tube maker and weathering with oils. I've tried to emulate some of the techniques seen in John Blanche's models, as I find he paints in a more realistic way. I wanted to make a really grimy model, something that looks as though its been in the battlefield or a factory working in dirty conditions for years.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1745_zps496a909c.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1745_zps496a909c.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1739_zps4ff4f02f.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1739_zps4ff4f02f.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1743_zpsbf94cab8.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1743_zpsbf94cab8.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/5367ddfc-69fe-4c19-b72f-6e12af097525_zpseb06f0f0.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/5367ddfc-69fe-4c19-b72f-6e12af097525_zpseb06f0f0.jpg.html)

I didn't want to bombard you all with photos but if you want to see more: http://inq40k.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/servitor-1.html

Hope you enjoy. Comments and criticism welcome.
~M

[Inq28M]

I've got a few work in progress photo's of the servitor.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/0d5ea2ae-a8a3-4e12-93b8-fe497ca1b019_zps2e07d9e2.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/0d5ea2ae-a8a3-4e12-93b8-fe497ca1b019_zps2e07d9e2.jpg.html)

And one when it was a bit cleaner!
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1598_zps6bc5cb33.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1598_zps6bc5cb33.jpg.html)

~M

[Inq28M]

I have finished making my second servitor. Unlike the first this is designed to have an active role on the battlefield. I imagine it flying around repairing vehicles with it's two long arms. One arm tipped with a strong clamp to hold the material and the second with a welding tool to fix the damaged metal. On its back there are fuel canisters for the machine to function, connect by large tubing. The size of which dwarf the small legs of the servitor which are bound behind it to protect them from dangling limply and getting in the way.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1773_zps4ad06ff6.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1773_zps4ad06ff6.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1775_zps5bdcd3d4.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1775_zps5bdcd3d4.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1776_zps5798791d.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1776_zps5798791d.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1777_zps30ad8b96.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1777_zps30ad8b96.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1778_zps2c4a7113.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1778_zps2c4a7113.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1779_zps6312b600.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1779_zps6312b600.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1780_zpsdee5124e.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1780_zpsdee5124e.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_1781_zps232e54eb.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_1781_zps232e54eb.jpg.html)

~M

[Wolfshade]

Awesome :)

[40kGamer]

Looks great!

[Darren Richardson]

they looks very Blancheitsu-ish, please do post more.

[Inq28M]

Thank you very much for the positive feedback guys, I really appreciate it. I've just finished a minitutorial for the first servitor, if you're interested: http://inq40k.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/the-making-of-servitor-1-mini-tutorial.html

I'm hoping to start working on some death cult assassins once the rumoured codex comes out. I'm planning to use bits from the dark eldar wyches and the dark elf witch elves for the bodies to add a dynamic aesthetic.
~M

[Inq28M]

Sorry for the delay guys, I was caught up in the start of term frenzy at university. Everything is sorted now and I have finally found some time to set aside to relax and model.
I bought a set of dark eldar wyches, an empire merchant scribe (I think from Mordheim) from ebay.
I have great plans!
I am going to convert him into an advisor for my inquisitor: the "keeper of secrets". His book and scrolls filled with the most revealing knowledge. His face will be hid behind a mask, emotionless, giving nothing away. He will also field as an Officer of the fleet in my imperial guard army.
Sorry for the potato pics I only have my phone camera at uni.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/Wyches_zps14939620.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/Wyches_zps14939620.jpg.html)
I plan on using the head from the wych on the right of the box.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/Empiremerchantscribe_zpsc9201599.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/Empiremerchantscribe_zpsc9201599.jpg.html)
This is the model I will be using as the base

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/Inq40k-advisor_zps6fa83e5a.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/Inq40k-advisor_zps6fa83e5a.jpg.html)
The Keeper of Secrets

This is my idea. I plan to remove the merchants head and will use it later as is full of character. I am going to replace it with the head of the wych. Add a scarf around the neck in green stuff. Add tubing from either side of the head, and then make a respirator on the model's back out of the venting from a space marine backpack. I am unsure if I should add a holstered gun or auspex at his waist.
I plan to paint his visor gloss black, the neck scarf dark red and his tunic an emerald blue with light dust weathering around the base.

~M

[Inq28M]

I'm going to start making the keeper tomorrow. In the meantime I am about to start reading the Ravenor and Eisenhorn trilogies. Before I start I wanted to imagine the protagonists from what little information I have read. I'm then going to revisit them once I finish reading the novels and see how they compare, and use the sketches to model them. I have done some musings about Inquisitor ravenor as I haven't seen many images of him let alone pictures of conversions. If there are any good conversions would someone mind posting a link please?

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/Inq40k-Ravenor_zps9453bd3e.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/Inq40k-Ravenor_zps9453bd3e.jpg.html)

Comments are always be appreciated

I also picked up this as well!

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4448_zpsf9b6df4a.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4448_zpsf9b6df4a.jpg.html)

I wrote some more about it here: http://inq40k.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/space-hulk-games-workshop-newcastle.html

~M

[Levaticus]

It should be noted that Ravenor's chair is enclosed. Imagine a floating dreadnought sarcophagus but more sleek.

[defiantworkshop]

Those are some great pieces you have there. Fantastic imagery.

[YorkNecromancer]

If you're wanting to do lots of gribbly mechanical arms, I wrote this earlier in the year:
http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?45255-A-Beginner-s-Guide-How-To-Scratchbuild-a-Servo-Arm

It might be helpful. :)

[Inq28M]

If you're wanting to do lots of gribbly mechanical arms, I wrote this earlier in the year:
http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?45255-A-Beginner-s-Guide-How-To-Scratchbuild-a-Servo-Arm

It might be helpful. :)
@YorkNecromancer - that is extremely helpful thank you very much!
@Levaticus - I read that after I drew the image I know it doesn't fit particularly well but I didn't think it would make a particularly interesting model. I think I will use this idea for another inquisitor. I think double plasma cannons was a bit over powered anyway!
@defiantworkshop - thank you

[Inq28M]

My uni term has at last finished! It was a lot harder than I expected and so there wasn't really any time for modelling. I did manage to read Eisenhorn's trilogy and I am currently 2/3 of the way through Ravenor's, my imagining of him was well off! :P So I think I will use that concept for another inquisitor.
Now term has finished I've began work on the newest member on my warband. A kroot guide.

He has suffered many injuries on from his work with the inquisitor, most notable are from an explosion suffered when chasing a heretic who was poisoning an amasec factory.


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The inquisitorial team advanced with the kroot on point. Only too late did they realise they had entered a trap. Explosives at the base of the boiling vats detonated and boiling liquid sprayed onto the kroot. The damage was extensive, but thankfully due to medicae technology and the fact he was considered too valuable an asset to lose: extensive skin grafts and transplants were able to repair most of his body. His left eye, forearm and hand however could not be saved. These have been replaced with implants and augments.

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The Kroot Guide
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4866_zps95ebef55.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4866_zps95ebef55.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4869_zpsde9393cb.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4869_zpsde9393cb.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4870_zps5f877f5d.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4870_zps5f877f5d.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4871_zps4d79bf69.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4871_zps4d79bf69.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4873_zpsedf188a4.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4873_zpsedf188a4.jpg.html)

I'm really enjoying making this one, I carved his left hand to look like a robotic hand and then used a necron forearm which was also carved to make it less cylindrical to replace the forearm. I added some scar tissue to the neck and drilled out the left eye, which I replaced with plastic tubing.
The silencer on the end of his rifle has not yet been glued as I ran out of super glue, it is resting only on a pin, which is the reason is at an odd angle in a couple of the photos.
He's not finished yet, I think I will add a few more impants along his back and lower legs as well as some further scar tissue on his left shoulder. Cloth either in between his legs or over his left shoulder and also some other trinkets.

~M

[Meph]

Cool stuff, man. Great conversion full of flavour and atmosphere.

Google produced these two Ravenors, neither is very much like the book's description though.
http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Wicked_Cold/media/100_2618.jpg.html
http://s101.photobucket.com/user/davegrant/media/Ravenor1.jpg.html

And then there's this. in just the general shape it's actually pretty close how I envision it, although this has no detail and needs some serious reworking.
http://s347.photobucket.com/user/pigofsparta/media/Inquisitor%20Gideon%20Ravenor/GideonRavenor1.jpg.html

[Dlatrex]

Love the Kroot, and keep waiting to see the rest of the team. The more love and story you put into your minis the better the modeling in my experience!!

[Darren Richardson]

some nice subtle conversion work on that Kroot, I'll look forward to seeing the piece finished.

[Kirsten]

sniper rifle, chest armour, facial scar, I am sensing a Garrus vibe.

[interrogator_chaplain]

I'll believe that when I see the efficacy of his calibrations.

[Inq28M]

Haha nice comparison guys!
Thanks meph, you're right after reading the book none of those really capture it, I imagine a sleek enclosed pod, curved edges and polished black.
The Kroot tracker is pretty much finished now, I've made a few further additions: a small camo cloak that is billowing over his shoulder to create a dynamic pose; ammunition, a pistol and a knife. The knife is made of two different knives from the kroot kit, one with a bone handle and another with a longer blade that I had to cut a pelt away from. I also added some further augments to his knee joints. The only further modifications I plan on making now are an attachment for the camo cloak and a base.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4548_zpsfdd9b024.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4548_zpsfdd9b024.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4549_zpsb14dde7a.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4549_zpsb14dde7a.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4550_zps7fcaa03a.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4550_zps7fcaa03a.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4551_zps4a0593ce.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4551_zps4a0593ce.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4553_zps3273c0ac.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4553_zps3273c0ac.jpg.html)
~M

[Darren Richardson]

looking even better as time goes by, keep up the great work.

[Inq28M]

@Darren - thanks :)
Update to the keeper of secret at last!
I've done some work on the head. This is the part that will be most heavily converted, so after this is done there won't be much work left to do on the model.

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The helmet is a marvel of design. It was created to hold and compute tremendous amounts of data; a miniature super cogitator. The helmet enables the Keeper to boost his already terrifying knowledge, making him a masterful tactician and saboteur.
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Decided to put it together as a gif

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/output_s70FB8_zpscj5efzin.gif (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/output_s70FB8_zpscj5efzin.gif.html)

A couple of photos

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4568_zpsc45d6a9f.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4568_zpsc45d6a9f.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4574_zps2d8bd8b5.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4574_zps2d8bd8b5.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4570_zps305170b7.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4570_zps305170b7.jpg.html)

~M

[Inq28M]

I am leaning towards creating an exploratory warband. One that consists of servitors, data hubs and recording devices, all under the control of either an inquisitor or magos. I have drawn up the ideas for a mobile pict recorder, inspired by the pict recorder footage from the very beginning of the Eisenhorn trilogy. It will be based off the LOTR models of gollum.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/Pictrecorders_zps014c974b.png (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/Pictrecorders_zps014c974b.png.html)

~M

[Darren Richardson]

sounds interesting, can't wait to see it all made up and painted.

[Inq28M]

Thanks Darren
This term seems to be a bit more chilled so I should have more time to finish off the warband
I've made a small amount of progress on the Keeper. Struggling with how to position the head, I don't really want him looking at the book as it's a bit cliched, but that only really leaves to the right or straight ahead, any ideas? I also had an issue with pinning the head and I pinned it in the wrong position initially, does any one have any tips on pinning things to prevent them from being at the wrong angle?

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4900_zps8e99a592.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4900_zps8e99a592.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4901_zpsb8bd4488.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4901_zpsb8bd4488.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4905_zps9562181b.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4905_zps9562181b.jpg.html)

Also picked up these two old eldar models

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4908_zpsc7e2869e.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4908_zpsc7e2869e.jpg.html)

Planning to turn them into rogue traders, hopefully with some glossy purples and golds. Was hoping to use the empire feathered heads but unfortunately the heads are too big!
~M

[Darren Richardson]

Thanks Darren
This term seems to be a bit more chilled so I should have more time to finish off the warband
I've made a small amount of progress on the Keeper. Struggling with how to position the head, I don't really want him looking at the book as it's a bit cliched, but that only really leaves to the right or straight ahead, any ideas? I also had an issue with pinning the head and I pinned it in the wrong position initially, does any one have any tips on pinning things to prevent them from being at the wrong angle?

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4900_zps8e99a592.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4900_zps8e99a592.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4901_zpsb8bd4488.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4901_zpsb8bd4488.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4905_zps9562181b.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4905_zps9562181b.jpg.html)

I kinda like him as he is, he kinda looks like "Say what?" with his head at that very slight angle....

[Inq28M]

Another small update - the keeper is nearly much finished.
Unfortunately I didn't have that much flexibility with the head as I had to pin it in order to build it as so I really only had three choices looking to the right, left or straight ahead. In the end I did glue his head in the cliched position because unfortunately it did look the best. I've also added his respirator, connecting pipes and a holstered pistol. I changed it from the initial design which would have had the pipes coming from the two outlets at his chin. I did this because despite my initial feelings that the outlets were too big they have grown on me. I've relocated the pipes to just behind these. Also debating which side to put the gun.
I think in 40k games I'll use him as an advisor or sanctioned psyker.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4915_zpsa4d4b01c.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4915_zpsa4d4b01c.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4920_zps50b5a112.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4920_zps50b5a112.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4919_zps025b1dfe.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4919_zps025b1dfe.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4918_zpsfe3de69b.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4918_zpsfe3de69b.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4917_zpsbd5dfc43.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4917_zpsbd5dfc43.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4916_zps2d5982e1.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4916_zps2d5982e1.jpg.html)

C&C appreciated
~M

[Wolfshade]

Looking sweet

[Inq28M]

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Ordo Chronos
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I was having a look at some of the smaller ordos and came across the Ordo Chronos. An Ordo fascinated by the bizarre properties of the warp concerning time and time travel. I sketched an inquisitor for this Ordo. They are also involved in hunting down those who appear in the past, for extermination or study. The whole ordo has vanished into the warp in an attempt to study it. I like the flexibility this could bring: new weird weapons, strange armour, new plots and storylines etc.

Inquisitor Lady Pervoxia of the Ordo Chronos

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/Inquisitorordochronos_zpse0708110.png (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/Inquisitorordochronos_zpse0708110.png.html)

I went with a couple of themes one that because they are potentially jumping in and out of the warp at different times their clothing would be from different times and therefore may not resemble current fashions and trends.
I don't know how I feel about the sketch itself but I quite like the concepts and ideas I've come up with.
Thoughts?
~M

[Inq28M]

Rogue Trader with needle rifle and rapier

Only some minor conversion work on this one, thankfully I managed to find a head that was not too disproportionate!

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4929_zpsc3da88c7.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4929_zpsc3da88c7.jpg.html)

~M

[Meph]

Cool! Nice use of a beheaded Eldar. :)

[Inq28M]

I recently watched the fifth element. I love orange and haven't made any females yet so Leeloo as inspiration was a clear choice.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/54/f5/68/54f568be0db4765002160044ce099d89.jpg

Some dry mock ups, mainly built from the amazing harlequins set. I wanted to capture her movement, and for her to have a strong presence. The head is a place holder and I hope to change it soon. I want to use a head like the sisters of battle but with the hair billowing forward. Does anyone know where I could get something similar?

1.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4962_zpsb727cde3.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4962_zpsb727cde3.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4963_zps55807184.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4963_zps55807184.jpg.html)

2.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4972_zpsc9d68fce.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4972_zpsc9d68fce.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4969_zpsf6f3d5ad.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4969_zpsf6f3d5ad.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4973_zpsc4e7311b.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4973_zpsc4e7311b.jpg.html)

In the second model I changed the back piece for the coat, I think it makes her look more like an inquisitor. I can't decide which I prefer. I also need to de-eldar her.

Comments and criticism welcome
~M

[Darren Richardson]

Go with the coat, then she kinda reminds me of Inq Amberley Vail.....

[Inq28M]

Thanks Darren, I think I will use that idea for another model but not her.
Jeff Vader from the ammobunker pointed out that the pose looked a bit stiff. I was imagining a pose similar to trinity from the matrix, but sort of flying backwards.
https://dereklieu.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/matrix-trinitygun.jpg
She looks better with the arms swept back, and I reckon she would look better with a different set of legs. I've kind of gone off the idea for her now, as I just want her to be a warband member and with the coat and legs I think she would look too much like an inquisitor. So in the meantime I might try a different pose and save that model idea for something else
Something like this N.B. May be NSFW


http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/254/e/0/the_fifth_element_by_eveillecosplay-d5edgrm.jpg[/spoiler]
I've tried to "spoiler it" MODS?

Or something simple like this
http://www.pixidols.com/public/images/pix/.biseuse-5mdc-378926_200692310011818_100002131501787_424098_7414 69230_n_l.jpg
I'll probably opt for the simple one so I can actually get it built and painted.

On a separate note


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"Mark acquired, approaching now"
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http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/b58ccd89-15b9-49fa-993f-fbbaa9b10bc2_zps45d9f3f4.jpg

The start of a Callidus Assassin?

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4985_zpsf97347e2.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4985_zpsf97347e2.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4984_zps079eddd4.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4984_zps079eddd4.jpg.html)
I think change the thing on her arm to a blade, alter the gun slightly, a skull to her chest and add some purity seals and she make quite a nice Callidus assassin.
~M

[Darren Richardson]

ohh that would work as a Callidus indeed.

[Inq28M]

I've done another mock up based on the top pose.
It needs a larger base and i'll replace the gun with an open hand or on the ground supporting her.
Undecided whether I should copy the clothing from that photo in greenstuff and make her into a death cult assassin?
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4991_zps212a1ce7.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4991_zps212a1ce7.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_4993_zps00d49f47.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_4993_zps00d49f47.jpg.html)
~M

[Inq28M]

I've been particularly busy with university work recently but found time this weekend to make something I've been thinking about for a while.
My newest creation is an Ordo Hereticus Inquisitorial Henchman armed with a bolter-stake crossbow. The gun is a little large but I'm not particularly fussed. I think for game terms, it would be used as an autogun or something along those lines rather than a bolter.
Due to the angle of the crossbow it's been particularly hard to photograph
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5029_zps1qlzz18a.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5029_zps1qlzz18a.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5036_zps2j7v2ws0.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5036_zps2j7v2ws0.jpg.html)
~M

[Inq28M]

I've changed the gun so that the crossbow string can be drawn back, added Bolts to his thigh, and holy nails in his head. I don't know how I feel about them but it is done now.

I think he will be a heretic that is being saved through repentance. I plan on adding a hood to cover his back.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5038_zps0oyolhzz.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5038_zps0oyolhzz.jpg.html)

~M

[Inq28M]

I've done a bit more work on the heretic henchman
I've partially sculpted a hood, added shoulder guards and also a cable from his respirator on the back to his chest however when I was sculpting the hood I accidentally touched it so I had to remove it. I'm going to replace it with a slightly larger tube. I've also added the silver bolts to his leg.
I still haven't decided how I want to base him. I think it will be a simple dirt/sand ground.
He's almost done. I need to finish the right side of the hood, add the tube and also sculpt straps to the bolts on his thigh.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5042_zpsrbqndhdv.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5042_zpsrbqndhdv.jpg.html)

~M

[Inq28M]

I have finished the Ordo Hereticus henchman with a crossbow-bolter combi weapon! After the amount of effort I put into this character and suggestion from a forum member I am going to upgrade him from a henchman to a named character. He will be a heretic/witch/psychic hunter.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5052_zpsnd2hgesj.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5052_zpsnd2hgesj.jpg.html)

Purity seals and purity scrolls are held in place via nails into his legs. Sculpted gloves.
Bolts to hold his breast plate in place. Bandaging around his legs.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5054_zpsz8wocjcs.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5054_zpsz8wocjcs.jpg.html)

The bolts on his leg are strapped to his thigh. A respiratory on his back aids breathing in harsh conditions. The only "extravagance" he allows. His hood flops down onto his respirator. Pouches contain holy ointments and supplies.

I've included a couple more photos, some 40k rule ideas (not familiar with Inq28 rules yet but should give an idea of the sort of character I want to build and the bits I used on my Blog (http://inq40k.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/ordo-hereticus-inquisitorial-henchman_24.html)

~M

[Darren Richardson]

looks great, can't wait to see him painted up fully.

[Inq28M]

My next project is going to be something larger hopefully. I want something big I can come back too and chip away at whilst making smaller characters.

I really like the Metal Gear Solid games, especially the cyborg and organic elements. I am planning to make a 40k-ified version of the Gekko. Its like a scout AI walker.

http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111002135046/metalgear/images/8/8d/GeckoArt.png

My 40k version will have a heretic bound to the underside, and will be about 90mm high.
Here's a preliminary sketch, with a size comparison

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5079_zps9sqar4vs.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5079_zps9sqar4vs.jpg.html)

I'm going to sculpt the legs out of milliput with a bit of greenstuff. Then add bits to 40k-ify it. I'm also going to do the feet as claws.

I also picked the mordheim elf from ebay. I plan on adding a helmet similar to the keeper model I made, with a hood.

~M

[Inq28M]

I've started on something new, hooray for holidays!
I was inspired by this picture by Bloommer on deviantart

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/314/7/7/space_jockey_ii_by_bloommer-d32jg3r.jpg

It is a very rough mock up of "The Sherpa", because some one needs to carry all the stuff!
It's also the first time I've used milliput, I mixed it with a little greenstuff but I can't say I am initially overly enamoured...

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5111_zpswq4zrzyx.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5111_zpswq4zrzyx.jpg.html)

~M

[Kirsten]

quite a crazy mix of models and inspirations, will look very unusual when finished, I look forward to it.

[Inq28M]

@Kirsten - thanks :)
I have done some more work on this creature. After fixing the legs to the torso, the model looked weird, the limbs looked gangly, the stomach long and the bottom flat! In the inspiration picture the buttocks are quite high up and this was not the case with my initial mock up. The only way I felt I could rectify this was by re-sculpting the thighs. This was the first work properly sculpting limbs. It really helped having the plastic underneath. The muscles won't be anatomically correct because I just made it up, I figured it could all be synthetic muscle stitched into place to help him lift the great thing on his back!

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5125_zpsbi3zyowi.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5125_zpsbi3zyowi.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5126_zps07rejhzt.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5126_zps07rejhzt.jpg.html)
~M

[Darren Richardson]

looks interesting so far.

[Inq28M]

Slow progress on this one
I've decided I'm going to sculpt a lot of it and unfortunately that means a lot of drying time. I can't work on the arms until I've done the legs and I don't really want to work on the top until the arms and head are done...
But thankfully the legs are pretty much done!

I'm waiting on some bits, I've ordered from france before and even they have arrived sooner! But the plan is to have piping from the white tube on his right hand side up to a gas mask on one of the ghoul heads. I'm also going to add further detail to the loin cloth at the top.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5133_zpstewqrvfd.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5133_zpstewqrvfd.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5132_zpsqyvsyc45.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5132_zpsqyvsyc45.jpg.html)

~M

[Kirsten]

the real question is, is it going to moo in a realistic fashion?

[Darren Richardson]

some great sculpting there, he's gonna be a real beast of a figure.

[Inq28M]

@Darren Richardson - thanks man!

I've finished the legs now, unfortunately the left leg broke at the ankle to I had to pin it back. Once I'm back at uni where most of my supplies are I think I'll add a strip of plasticard to the front to hopefully provide a bit more support.
I've added the arms and started to sculpt them, although at the moment they look like arm bands!
I've added some detail to the loin cloth and also started word on the head and back

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5138_zpspc8ccp8j.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5138_zpspc8ccp8j.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5139_zps9fd74pwg.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5139_zps9fd74pwg.jpg.html)

I think I might take a little break from this guy and work on something else for a while because although I do enjoy sculpting little bits. I'm finding it a bit taxing sculpting so much. I'm going to go back to kit bashing for a while!
~M

[Darren Richardson]

I think I might take a little break from this guy and work on something else for a while because although I do enjoy sculpting little bits. I'm finding it a bit taxing sculpting so much. I'm going to go back to kit bashing for a while!
~M

Yeah over the years I also have found working on a single thing for too long burns you out quickly....

I look forward to your kitbashes.

[Inq28M]

@Darren richardson - ive finally got a couple in the work! :)
Thanks guys :)

I've done a bit more. Not much but i think I've decided on a head.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5174_zpss0omhc9k.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5174_zpss0omhc9k.jpg.html)

I've started a couple of other conversions but my phone died before I could take photos of them

[Darren Richardson]

@Darren richardson - ive finally got a couple in the work! :)
Thanks guys :)

I've done a bit more. Not much but i think I've decided on a head.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5174_zpss0omhc9k.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5174_zpss0omhc9k.jpg.html)

I've started a couple of other conversions but my phone died before I could take photos of them

ohh, he looks suitably creepy indeed.

[Inq28M]

Thank you :)

Rogue Trader - Inspired by some of Blanche's work. He's going to hold a cane in his right hand.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5188_zpswr0qhway.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5188_zpswr0qhway.jpg.html)

Advisor - head is blue tacked will be trimmed so the model is not so tall. Thinking of using a different head.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5187_zpsrnvnehy0.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5187_zpsrnvnehy0.jpg.html)

Crusader - a simple idea for a crusader. Waiting for the ad mech troops kit to arrive and I am planning to use the helmet from there. The body is a cast converted imperial guard torso.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5189_zpsnho4rarz.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5189_zpsnho4rarz.jpg.html)

~M

[Inq28M]

I've repositioned it and theres another photo with the hair removed. Can't decide which I prefer.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5210_zpst6a8eupb.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5210_zpst6a8eupb.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5212_zpswphtmkk4.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5212_zpswphtmkk4.jpg.html)

I've started some arcoflagellants, inspired by the arcoflagellants of others. Very WIP but would really appreciate input on the poses of these models.

1.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5200_zpsfz3c9ytp.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5200_zpsfz3c9ytp.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5202_zps1im6o96u.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5202_zps1im6o96u.jpg.html)

2.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5203_zpsa1s9xs0y.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5203_zpsa1s9xs0y.jpg.html)

3.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5205_zpsmgvrwtjg.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5205_zpsmgvrwtjg.jpg.html)

4.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5206_zps3xpqor91.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5206_zps3xpqor91.jpg.html)

5.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5207_zpsc6a3kjuo.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5207_zpsc6a3kjuo.jpg.html)

Thanks guys

[Darren Richardson]

I'd go for the hairless option, he looks much more dignified without that top knot.

as for the poses of the archowasits, I think those poses look good, let's see what else you have instore for them.....

[Inq28M]

Thanks guys. It's such a pain the top know changes the look of the model so much! He's either sleek and sophisticated or rough and aged.

I've started on an interrogator, it's an evolution of the Leeloo conversion I failed to make.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5219_zpsz1lpwlie.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5219_zpsz1lpwlie.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5220_zpstilho3ou.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5220_zpstilho3ou.jpg.html)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_5214_zps9bj2pj2i.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_5214_zps9bj2pj2i.jpg.html)

I was thinking of having her lean over, as if she was turning whilst running.

~M

[Inq28M]

I've drawn some concept art for the arcoflagellants:

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/Arcoflagellant%20concept%20art2%20copy_zpswrrsoox9 .jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/Arcoflagellant%20concept%20art2%20copy_zpswrrsoox9 .jpg.html)

~M

[Inq28M]

Im BACK!
I've started work on an acolyte/priest for the ordo hereticus warband. Simple conversion so far.

"Blind Faith"
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_6627_zpsokzpjri3.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_6627_zpsokzpjri3.jpg.html)

~M

[Daxos232]

That priest looks awesome! Inspiring stuff!

"Blind Faith" lol and epic at the same time.

[Inq28M]

"Chains"

He is going to be the tortured soul of a very radical twisted inquisitor. I like the idea that while the inquisitor takes great pleasure experimenting upon it, is terrified of what it will do if it breaks free.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_6692_zps9fkkfqf6.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_6692_zps9fkkfqf6.jpg.html)

~M

[Inq28M]

BACK FROM THE DEAD!

Hi guys, sorry for not posting for so long, but I haven't had the time unfortunately. I have had plenty of ideas though...

First is a squad of servitors. But I'm waiting on an FW order for hostile environment packs, because I think they will look better than the current cadian bodies.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_6743_zps5k7gxvzn.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_6743_zps5k7gxvzn.jpg.html)

The second is a pair of "flight computers" to assist the navigator in steering the ship through the void. The first is almost done, the second is still WIP.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_6963_zps4rxu31l5.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_6963_zps4rxu31l5.jpg.html)

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_6964_zps9zrcswgq.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_6964_zps9zrcswgq.jpg.html)

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_6919_zpsqb1xanfm.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_6919_zpsqb1xanfm.jpg.html)

And finally the flight crew for said ship. But they're still very much a WIP so I won't post photos.

~M

[Inq28M]

Ezreal the missionary with acolytes

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p646/MHVB/IMG_7063_zpsseszbieb.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/MHVB/media/IMG_7063_zpsseszbieb.jpg.html)

~M