So!
Some of you know that I'm quite a fan of the beret-style stormtroopers. After a few ebay grabs a couple of years ago and some real kindness from this blog community, I've actually accumulated quite a few of the blighters now, so here are the first five that I've been working on. They just need to be based now:
I've deliberately kept them very simple, and - as the casts are rubbish, even on the brand new ones I have - I've not bothered with much in the way of detailing. It's simply not worth it.
The meltaguns are both converted, though I do have one original metal version stripped down.
I do enjoy the 'tache on the sergeant though - looks just like an old staff sergeant of mine...:
Just a bit of fun, I know.
Two points of interest though:
1) The models have the flattest noses in the world: I actually built them up with 2-3 layers of paint.
2) I don't know if it's just the old plastic, but whilst stripping some paint from some of the older models I noticed that the plastic actually got soft! Never had that happen before, and I'm worried I may actually have ruined what little detail there was on 4 or 5 of the old models. Damnit.
Cheers,
- Drax.
I've been converting old RT era plastic guardsmen for mortars and conscripts... the old plastic is SO soft you can literally pull it around with a cocktail stick. Nice 'commandos' sir, very neat.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, sorry I didn't get to visit you when down in plympy, I'm back down (for maintenance) in six months - hopefully we can catch up then.
Looking good Drax.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about older castings. I've got some beret heads from another producer but the faces look so weird, I can't put them on my actual mini's.
Keep the para's coming mate.
CC
Nice job, its good to see the old school Stormtroopers still in service!
ReplyDeletewhats the pla colour-scheme-wise? are they going to have your wicked camo pattern?
ReplyDeleteThanks, All!
ReplyDeleteKings: I'm afraid that's it: I said I was keeping it simple! Just grey and black with some bits of colour. C'est tout.
Hopefully that way I'll be able to bust out a few more soon, too...
- Drax.
well they'll blend in with your bases then i guess!
ReplyDeleteThat moustache is so badass. I love those models!
ReplyDeleteAnd I have to say, y'know, your painting is definitely getting better with every mini no matter how much you deny that. ;) But I can see a mold line on the leftmost model on the shot form the back, tsk tsk!
Ha-ha! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe advice people gave me on eyes has helped. And as for mould lines? Pah! These models have hardly anything else!
(I scraped most of them off, but yeah, I missed a couple, and here's the cool thing: I'm actually trying to be less perfectionist - I'm trying to care less!
Cheers, mate.
Oh, and suneokun: don't sweat missing me, and you're always welcome to look me up.
Hopefully I'll get a driving licence before the year's out, too...
Yes... I too like the 'stache. It reminds me of a grizzled old SSgt that ran the Mortar Square back on Benning... I can just picture this guy yelling "Side bubble, side bubble, TNC!" (an old mortar memory aid for checking your mortar's levelness.)
ReplyDeleteHal'jin is right Drax, Your painting has taken a nice step forward with these chaps.
ReplyDeleteThe faces especially are quite good. The 'tache is quite a nice touch.
And with these lads, simple schemes are often the best - they are meant to be stealth spec ops experts afterall - you don't need anything too garish.
Well done.
Very nifty. I like the simple scheme and the characterful gear (like the packs and the stache).
ReplyDeletehaha brilliant! Completely agree on the awesomeness of the models - hell, I don't even play IG yet had to buy the Sgt!
ReplyDeleteMike!
ReplyDeleteBeen a while - come down and see your ol' mucker, eh?
Oooh paratroopers! Referring to the beret of course, immediately caught my eye. I agree with Hal'jin, your painting is certainly improving. You may even be highlighting soon God forbid!
ReplyDeleteNice work bud
I know I'm late on this, but the beret and mustache guy is just awesome!
ReplyDeleteLooks great Drax! I hadn't realised the old beret Stormtroopers were plastic, I wonder what the (rumoured) new ones will be like?
ReplyDeleteAs always, keep up the good work!
Love the sergeant. The beret + moustache just screams British Officer.
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