Rogue Trader Space Marine Chapter Master and Champion

 Next up are two additions to my Star Reavers Space Marine chapter; the Chapter Master and the Chapter Master's Champion.

Arjath Lysitheus, Chapter Master of The Star Reavers and Rasiel Hadrioleus, Arjath's Champion.

 I have used two known Space Marine characters to create these; Ultramarine Chapter Master Marneus Calgar and Space Wolf Primarch Leman Russ. Unlike character models in 40k today that are very specific, Calgar is quite a generic sculpt so can easily be used as a character figure for any marine army. The stone chair is inscripted with "Our Presence Remakes The Past" which I believe is an Ultramarine motto but hey, you can't really see it with him sat on the chair so what the hell.

I used a medic's chainsword for Rasiel as the original weapon was very runic and too Space Wolf like. Besides, his previous owner had removed it already.

Rogue Trader Space Marine Army Update - Tactical Squad

 With the addition of the attack bike to my army last month, I have now produced a second tactical squad. Having a spare sergeant and specialist weapon guy already hanging around for a while, it was time their unit was complete.

The far right figure is a medic who has had his sigils removed to become a standard marine; I have also done this before to create a pair or assault troopers. In fact, I have now run out of figures to represent any medics. 

So just another five marines to complete my devastator unit and five to complete the assaults. The end is in sight but still have one or two characters and bikers to paint up as well.

Rogue Trader Space Marine Update - Attack Bike

 After a several month break of any production on my Rogue Trader Marine Army, I have decided to get back on it. I was surprised how relatively quickly I churned out this Marine Attack Bike; about 4 evenings which is pretty good going for me.
 Just as the previous bike I painted last year, the rider is one of the Rhino crewmen which most of them make more than adequate bikers. I've always been a big fan of the passenger;  the dude with the scanner whose versatility makes him ideal for poking out the top of a Rhino or Predator as well.

 Assembling this beast was a bit tricky at times; particularly the connection between bike and sidecar frame. I had to force a pair of tweezers underneath for support overnight while the epoxy resin was setting (I opted not to pin this join). This morning I had to carefully detatch the tweezers that had ended up gluing themselves to the ensemble in the process.

More marines to follow soon; more than likely another bike of some sort or development on a second tactical squad.

Flintloque Ferach Elf Hussars

 After several weeks of a hectic work schedule and moving house (again), I have managed to get something finished to add on here. I've taken a break from Citadel for a short while so here is my first non GW post.
 The Flintloque range from Alternative Armies may not be the finest sculpts around but to me they do possess a certain charm. Here are three Elf Hussars who have all been converted. The original faces were lacking in detail so all three have had head swaps from various Elf infantry figures. Also, I have had to tend to any areas of miscasting plus sculpting hair and the fur collars on their pelisses.

Officer

Trooper

Trooper

I don't usually add work In progress pictures but with the extent of conversion work with these three, I thought it was work sticking them on.

C100 Rogue Trader Space Marine Vignette

 Having seen a few painted examples of the marvellous C100 Bob Naismith Space Marines on various Facebook pages and forums lately, I remembered this old vignette sat at the back of a cabinet.
 Painted back around 2002, the base is pretty basic but a bit of height gives the Captain a bit of emphasis.

Rogue Trader Chaos Traitor Renegades

 Needing a much deserved break from Empire troops, I decided to conclude a group of figs I had started some time back. Here are four classic Perry Twin/Kev Adams Chaos Renegades.

 These are part of the Lords of Desolation Warband led by the Word Bearer Sorcerer, X'hal Urus (due to be added to his retinue in the near future).

Star Reavers patrol led by Veteran Sargeant Faris come face to face with nemesis, Renegade Champion Bauta and other traitors of the Lords of Desolation warband.

Empire Marienburg Halberdier Update - Hero & Drummer

 Got him at last! After hacking mine up for an unsuccessful conversion years ago, I have managed to get my hand on this brilliant Empire Hero fig. No sooner had he arrived in the post; he was spray primered and ready for painting. Arguably my favourite Empire fig (along with the standard bear in this same unit), he is your archetypal battle hardened veteran; an old campaigner.
 Accompanying him into my Marienburg halberdier unit is an Empire Drummer; another beautiful Perry sculpt.

Marienburg Hero

 Empire Drummer

Marienburg Halberdier Command

The Halberdier Unit so far