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Megalodon · September 9th, 2007, 08:17

I figured that I would share this for those that may have missed it in my Chaos Marine project log. Because all space marines could use some shooters aiming their bolters!

Here's a how to for making Marines who look like they are aiming before they shoot. I was shocked how easy this was, which is why I thought I'd share the idea.

I started with the arms that hold the bolter at an upward angle. (high port is the military term IIRC)

I cut off both hands at the wrists

Then I drilled holes on the wrists and hands for pinning. Then I used some Hobbytac (basically thick sticky PVA) to hold the arms in place while I positioned the hands. I did the right hand fist, so I had the leveled position for the bolter in the right position before moving on to the left hand.

This is what the model looks like with a bolter set in position, before the green stuffing of the wrists.

Here is the green stuffed wrists. for the right hand I made it look like the soft armor of the hip and knee joints. For the left I just filled it in.

This is the completed Marine ready to be primed. I decided to give a nod to the days of Rogue Trader by adding the combat accessory to the bolter; I may do a few more on the other squad members.

I think it turned out pretty nice and it was really easy.

Tsele · September 9th, 2007, 18:14

A very nice tutorial Megalodon... I am looking forward on trying that on some of my Marines too... Loyalists though!

Rabbit · September 9th, 2007, 18:49

Meg, next, you should set your mind to working on a tutorial for converting stationary legs into running legs. I think there's a real market for this kind of tutorial.

Well done, btw. I've saved a few of the images into my database for later use, if you don't mind :happy: .

Tsele · September 9th, 2007, 19:08

Rabbit I can help with that! I'm not so good modeller but I have done something similar!

socalghia · September 11th, 2007, 18:40

i believe that with a little cutting shavin and green stuffing just like as with the wrists a running marine could be made...ive done it b4 even without pinning...but i was novice at the time

Tekore · September 11th, 2007, 20:13

That is very cool and very helpful, I'm going to try it out!

Tekore (needs running marines as well since his marines run away so much!)

socalghia · September 11th, 2007, 20:17

arent space marines supposed to stand and fight to the last man? hahaha

Tsele · September 12th, 2007, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by socalghia

arent space marines supposed to stand and fight to the last man? hahaha

Actually... Imperial Fists and Crimson Fists are known for their Last Stands...

I have made it and it was more easier what I did in respect to Megalodon...

Just found that if you cut where the hand is joining the torso and some minor GS it is easier!

socalghia · September 12th, 2007, 18:39

very nice, well i just thought the codex astartes stated that kind of fighting heh.
i wish i cud say ive tried it but havnt had the time

Zemaphore · September 13th, 2007, 18:01

this some nice stuff! i will be copying this!

September 9th, 2007, 08:17	#1 (permalink)
Megalodon I am Death Incarnate! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Crazy California Age: 38 Posts: 191 Rep Power: 48	Megs guide to converting Marines aiming bolters I figured that I would share this for those that may have missed it in my Chaos Marine project log. Because all space marines could use some shooters aiming their bolters! Here's a how to for making Marines who look like they are aiming before they shoot. I was shocked how easy this was, which is why I thought I'd share the idea. I started with the arms that hold the bolter at an upward angle. (high port is the military term IIRC) I cut off both hands at the wrists Then I drilled holes on the wrists and hands for pinning. Then I used some Hobbytac (basically thick sticky PVA) to hold the arms in place while I positioned the hands. I did the right hand fist, so I had the leveled position for the bolter in the right position before moving on to the left hand. This is what the model looks like with a bolter set in position, before the green stuffing of the wrists. Here is the green stuffed wrists. for the right hand I made it look like the soft armor of the hip and knee joints. For the left I just filled it in. This is the completed Marine ready to be primed. I decided to give a nod to the days of Rogue Trader by adding the combat accessory to the bolter; I may do a few more on the other squad members. I think it turned out pretty nice and it was really easy. __________________ "Shut up Mr. Burton, you were not brought upon this earth to 'get it'." AKA BDJV on some forums.

September 9th, 2007, 18:14	#2 (permalink)
Tsele LO Zealot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Age: 28 Posts: 1,523 Rep Power: 50	A very nice tutorial Megalodon... I am looking forward on trying that on some of my Marines too... Loyalists though! __________________ Thanks to all the people showing faith in me I sometimes feel that everyone will leave me and they will be on their own...

September 9th, 2007, 18:49	#3 (permalink)
Rabbit The other kind of fluff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Location Age: 31 Posts: 4,420 Rep Power: 92	Meg, next, you should set your mind to working on a tutorial for converting stationary legs into running legs. I think there's a real market for this kind of tutorial. Well done, btw. I've saved a few of the images into my database for later use, if you don't mind :happy: . __________________ It's not a choice, it's a Nurgling.

September 9th, 2007, 19:08	#4 (permalink)
Tsele LO Zealot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Age: 28 Posts: 1,523 Rep Power: 50	Rabbit I can help with that! I'm not so good modeller but I have done something similar! __________________ Thanks to all the people showing faith in me I sometimes feel that everyone will leave me and they will be on their own...

September 11th, 2007, 18:40	#5 (permalink)
socalghia Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chino, Ca Posts: 118 Rep Power: 38	i believe that with a little cutting shavin and green stuffing just like as with the wrists a running marine could be made...ive done it b4 even without pinning...but i was novice at the time __________________ Currently working on I.Repent, Part one of the Lost Astartes Story If anyone is interested let me know and i will share some unfinished product :) Also have a codex, and miniatures in the works

September 11th, 2007, 20:13	#6 (permalink)
Tekore Rargh! My Groin! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Springfield, ? Age: 27 Posts: 1,859 Rep Power: 51 Total Awards: 1	That is very cool and very helpful, I'm going to try it out! Tekore (needs running marines as well since his marines run away so much!) __________________

September 11th, 2007, 20:17	#7 (permalink)
socalghia Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chino, Ca Posts: 118 Rep Power: 38	arent space marines supposed to stand and fight to the last man? hahaha __________________ Currently working on I.Repent, Part one of the Lost Astartes Story If anyone is interested let me know and i will share some unfinished product :) Also have a codex, and miniatures in the works

September 12th, 2007, 18:39	#9 (permalink)
socalghia Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chino, Ca Posts: 118 Rep Power: 38	very nice, well i just thought the codex astartes stated that kind of fighting heh. i wish i cud say ive tried it but havnt had the time __________________ Currently working on I.Repent, Part one of the Lost Astartes Story If anyone is interested let me know and i will share some unfinished product :) Also have a codex, and miniatures in the works

September 13th, 2007, 18:01	#10 (permalink)
Zemaphore Minister of Propaganda Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 2,502 Rep Power: 65	this some nice stuff! i will be copying this! __________________ Ik zit me voor het vensterraam onnoemelijk te vervelen. Ik wou dat ik 2 hondjes was: dan kon ik samen spelen.

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