541 Veteran Platoon project log

[ColCorbane]

I decided to start this project log as a way of getting feedback and ideas on my project for this year, a full platoon of veterans. I'm slowly building up a full infantry company of Imperial Guard, I've already finished the command section and 2nd platoon of 541 Infantry Company, here's the pics of them mustered ....

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/hq.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/2ndplatoon.jpg

There's more pics of them on my blog Corbania Prime (http://corbaniaprime.blogspot.com), if you're interested. Right, back to the project, 1st platoon is going to be my veteran platoon. I'm not sure on the size yet but I figure a bare minimum of a command squad and five squads, I'm not sure on whether to do the heavy weapons squads or not at the moment. So, I've been working out what I actually want in the way of unit types. So far, this is what I've come up with ......


Snipers - a unit of 10 counts as ratlings. I've never liked space halflings, so I'm going to use the standard cadian and catachen snipers for the unit, I've already got six sorted.
Harkers boys - a unit of infiltrating camo'd vets tooled up to do some damage led by my Harker model. I'm planning quite a bit of GS work on this squad.
Shock troops - a unit of vets in carapace armour, I've got ten of the inquisition storm troopers who'll fit this role perfectly and not clash with the storm troopers I have already.
Standard vets - two units of standard veterans customised with cadian and FW bits to make them stand out against my normal troopers.


That'll give me 5 squads of veterans and an interesting mix to 1st platoon as well as a wide range of hobby opportunities which will give me plenty to get my teeth stuck into. Pics of Harker coming soon guys.

[ColCorbane]

I've started work on Harker, I've dremelled his belt and pouches away and added the base for his camo cloak and his t-shirt.

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/tshirt.jpg

What do you reckon guys? Got to sort the cloak next ..

[gorepants]

Be good to see some more shots with the rest of him tacked on. I'm not totally convinced by the cloak.

The t-shirt works well though, really emphasises his bulk.

[person person]

Nice army, the t-shirt on Harker looks awesome like what Gorepants said, emphasises the bulk

[fade_74]

The cloak I will withhold my opinions about till I see the whole thing. But the T-shirt is fantastic. Keeps up the good work!

[ColCorbane]

Glad you like the t-shirt guys. Did a bit more work on Harker last night, I've started working on the folds of the cloak and given him a beret.

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/beret1.jpg

I'll be posting pics of his cloak once I have it finished as I'm not that happy with it yet.

[ColCorbane]

Hey guys, did a bit more, I've got the folds sorted ...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/cloak11.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/cloak10.jpg

I've also added a hood and and started to clean up the long folds of the cloak, I'll be posting pics as soon as I'm happy with them ... which might be a while - lol.

[fade_74]

Now THAT looks good! The beret made it work.

[rarves]

I have to agrre about the t shirt showing off his bulk. I really like it.

[ColCorbane]

Cheers guys, finished off the GS'ing of Harker this week .....

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/harker-done-1.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/harker-done-7.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/harker-done-5.jpg

Considering I'm new to sculpting, I'm quite pleased with how he's turned out. If you want to see more of the project, there's loads more info and pics here ....

http://corbaniaprime.blogspot.com/search/label/Harker

With Harker done, I've been thinking about his squad, these are the models I've picked out ....

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/squad.jpg

Now all I need to do is give them all GS cloaks and berets. I'm thinking that this might take some time.

[therealjohnny5]

nice work bro.

[Duke]

looking good

[Brithian Ranger]

your army is simply amazing

[ColCorbane]

Cheers guys.

It's been a while but I've finally made some progress on Harkers squad. I've green stuffed up their t-shirts and berets, I just need to do their cap badges and cloaks to finish them off.

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/Image3.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/Image5.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/Image7.jpg

Finally, a group pic of the squad ...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/squad-1.jpg

Hope you like the guys, I'll post more once I've got the last of the green stuff done.

[OCdt Mephiston]

Coolest. Catachan. Ever. :D

[Aldramelech]

Very nice, like those lots.

[Duke]

Yea, it is like a whole unit of Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Duke

[Commissar Lewis]

Holy crap, TC, those are friggin' amazing.

[Tynskel]

Those are old skool catachans from 2nd edition, right?

I love the sculpt work. That's an area that I really could use some help--- right now, all I use the putty for is gap filling.

[ColCorbane]

Belated thanks guys.

@Tynskel - Have a look here mate ...

http://corbaniaprime.blogspot.com/2010/03/guide-to-going-green.html

Well, it may have taken over a year but I finally finished them ...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr272/Col-Corbane/Imperial%20Guard/vet%20platoon%20project/SDC15128.jpg

[Denzark]

I'm glad these berets are being worn in a smart, uniform and soldier-like fashion - ie not like Para Reg or Spetsnaz...

[Malkavschilde]

great greenstuff work

[Kaiserdean]

Very cool! I've been tempted to do a total converted army and I really admire your dedication.

[Denied]

Nice green stuff sculpting sir!

[roncarlin2002]

Absolutely awesome greenstuff work! I have greenstuffed capes for my snipers ( I also hate ratlings; I use a mix of Cadian and Catachan snipers), but this puts mine to shame! It has also given me some inspiration.

*salutes*

[pathwinder14]

Beautiful work! Simply amazing on both sculpting and painting.

[Hammerhead]

Great green stuff work.
Your army is looking awesome, keep up the good work :)

[troglodytesrus]

Superb, more pics please,and close ups.

[Ash SOTA]

Amazing green stuff work! I have to agree this is the best Catachen army I have ever seen.

[Narcissus]

Very nice. I really like the patience with the sculpting on the Harker model. It is obvious you took your time adding the folds and letting parts set. A very high quality finished product. The berets look great too.

[Koci]

these are the most finet GS cloaks I've ever seen man :)

[Captain Khorne]

so they are para's eh? Got an army of lunatics there. Harker looks amazing, the cloaks are so carefully done- the paintjob- basic but subtle and real sharp- I like.

[DirePilgrim]

fantastic sculpts - love the look of the entire army

[Ignatius Grulgor]

not bad

[swampyturtle]

:)This army is pure awesome, Im really liking the look and feel to it! Keep it up!

[ntjones92]

Very cool stuff. I believe I've seen it before on the Imperial Guard forums.