Follow:

Want a Free DVD? Then click here! (Limited Quantities)

Converting Vanguard Veterans - Legs and Head

An Image
(converted Assault Marine Legs)

Here comes Part 2 of the Modular Space Marine Vanguard Veteran (there's a mouthful!)

In this article I'll be adding detail to the Marine's legs and head using Green Stuff. A few of the photos are somewhat blurry - you'll have to forgive me that.

Legs

An Image An Image
Starting with the Legs, I added a small ball of Green Stuff and flattened it out to form the base of a skull (Space Marines sure love sticking skulls everywhere).

An Image
The bottom of the ball was indented slightly to create a jawline, and 3 simple indents to represent the eyes and nose.

An Image
I created a similar skull on the opposite knee, and then began adding laurels around them. These were created by rolling out a piece of green stuff, cutting it to length, and then tapering the ends.

An Image
After setting the center of the laurel in place, I curved the sides up around the skull and pressed them flat.

An Image
Using a very fine point, I added a series of indents around the edges of the laurel to simulate a leaf texture.

An Image
Last, I added a few small Rivets to the bottom of the left leg just to give it a little more detail.


Head

I'm adding a Skull/Laurel combo to the forehead as well, but due to the smaller size involved, I decided to try and create it as a single detail.

An Image
A small ball of Green Stuff was pressed flat on the forehead of the Helmet. The Green Stuff behind the helmet is simply there to hold it upright for the camera, just ignore it

An Image
Using a fine point, I created a line separating the skull from the laurel with a series of small indentations.

An Image
Still using a fine point, 3 indents were added to the skull for the eyes and nose, and a series of indents created a leaf-like look to the laurel. This photo is unfortunately quite blurry.

That's it for today! There's pretty much just the Arm Magnetization to go next.

Log in above or Register Now to be able to post a comment and rate this content.

  Comments   Share  
blaz455 (Over a year ago):
that's why mike should be president!
woah! i wish i was as good as you with... like everything!
Nerd13 (Over a year ago):
You make it look so easy
egondeweerdt (Over a year ago):
wath's your plan mike?
zilegil (Over a year ago):
You always have that little bit extra green stuff, or miliput when you mix it, I normally make rocks, but that is a bit of a waste.
zilegil (Over a year ago):
I could do better than that.But I think that mike can do better than me if he tried,Although that would take longer.
Chizzy94 (Over a year ago):
fantastic man... wish i was that good with green stuff XD
spacegamer99 (Over a year ago):
so awesome
gonids2 (Over a year ago):
Mike you scare me...


with your awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WinterMinis (Over a year ago):
kwl
ForTheEmperor (Over a year ago):
COOL
bunker (Over a year ago):
that is so kosher
raxusprime (Over a year ago):
looks nice, but is realy hard to make.
gerard1234 (Over a year ago):
great use of spare green stuff 5/5
bakerfromjamaica (Over a year ago):
Thats awesome, ALMOST makes me wish that I still play marines! (waaagh!)I love those beaked helmets aswell, GW should make more of them
Spacemarinesrock (Over a year ago):
cool i hope i can see part 1!
Petoy (Over a year ago):
awesome
warhammerfanatic1 (Over a year ago):
thats beast, thats so awsome
wargamer102 (Over a year ago):
cooool nice work
kiwook1993 (Over a year ago):
cool!
lighttom666 (Over a year ago):
hi cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
astrid463 (Over a year ago):
anyway nice work!.......as always
astrid463 (Over a year ago):
first comment
The Apocalypse
Apocalypticon

Want to play in a 500,000 Point Apocalypse Game?

Click here to check out Apocalypticon

Advertisement
Painting 3 DVD Set
About this Content
Epic-Duck-Studios's Avatar Author: Epic-Duck-Studios
Added: March 14, 2010
Views: 4,855
Rated: 12345 (7)

Follow along as Epic Duck Mike converts a standard plastic Space Marine Assault Marine into a modular Vanguard Veteran. In this second part, Mike adds detail to the model's legs and head with Green Stuff.

Found in:
  More From...   Related Content  
Scenic Bases: What do YOU want? Scenic Bases: What do YOU want?
by Epic-Duck-Studios | rated 5.0/5.0
Mike is planning to greatly expand on his range of scenic bases. Have your say on what he creates here!
The Epic Hobby: Large Area Lightning The Epic Hobby: Large Area Lightning
by Epic-Duck-Studios | rated 5.0/5.0
Mike from Epic Duck Studios is back with a new show! In this first episode, Mike introduces #thedailypaint and his technique for painting Large Area Lightning.
Mike Mike's Roadtrip Rambles, Part 3
by Epic-Duck-Studios | rated 4.5/5.0
Mike completes the last leg of his journey to Minneapolis. Most of this was recorded Sunday, July 10th.
Mike Mike's Roadtrip Rambles, Part 2
by Epic-Duck-Studios | rated 5.0/5.0
In this second part of Day 1, Mike continues travelling from Welland to Chicago.
Mike Mike's Roadtrip Rambles, Part 1
by Epic-Duck-Studios | rated 4.7/5.0
Mike begins his journey to Minneapolis via Chicago. Topics rambled about include border crossing, MiniWarGaming, his mechanic, and more.
Content Preview Converting Vanguard Veterans - Jump Pack
by Epic-Duck-Studios | rated 4.5/5.0
Follow along as Epic Duck Mike converts a standard plastic Space Marine Assault Marine into a mod...
Content Preview Converting Vanguard Veterans - Magnetized Arms
by Epic-Duck-Studios | rated 4.5/5.0
Follow along as Epic Duck Mike converts a standard plastic Space Marine Assault Marine into a mod...
Content Preview Vanguard Veterans - Heroic Intervention | Daily Tips | Wa...
by beastsofwar | rated 5.0/5.0
Darrell looks at the Vanguard Veteran special rule Heroic Intervention and how you can use it bet...
Content Preview scratch built rhino and clay chaos head.
by stellarocks | rated 3.9/5.0
my completely scratch built rhino and chaos head. enjoy!!!
Content Preview Honoring Veterans
by Raym0n6 | rated 4.1/5.0
I know it is no longer veterans day but it is the thought that counts. I made a objective marker ...