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| A Dark Angel amongst a decaying city scape (created by Totally Not Panicking). |
I am continuing my quest to paint Dark Angels, and after talking with Koltti on our podcast I decided it would be fun to paint another Rogue Trader era model. It also marks a year since painting my first Oldhammer Space Marine for last year’s Olden Demon. Space Marine models from the 80’s are quite fun to paint, due to how simple the one-piece models are. Furthermore, it is amazing how inconsistent the old Space Marine models are, from different sized hands, feet, and even different helmet designs. I am really happy with how the model turned out, and hope to paint a few more to go alongside them.
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| The Space Marine has an interesting firearm, looking more like a short barreled M16 than a bolter. |
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| Like my other Dark Angels, I painted the Space Marine's armor via dry-brushing/stippling, using Caliban Green and Game Color Glacier Blue. |
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| The back of the model does not have many details. There are not even the rubberized armor joints that are standard on most Space Marines. |
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| An apothecary model from the 80s alongside the new Dark Angel from the same era. |
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| From left to right: an apothecary, the new RT era Space Marine, and one of the newer MKVI Space Marines. |
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| A Dark Angel confronted by a blood fiend and a skull familiar. |
- Eric Wier
The model is surprisingly decent for a RT Space Marine -- given the range's tendency towards all kinds of wonky anatomy ;-) There's a strength & restraint in the pose that really sells the model, even from a modern standpoint. I also really like the paintjob, although I would argue your paint scheme would be a great starting point for a Sons of Horus army as well. I'm especially fond of the comparison shot with all three models -- excellent work all around!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yeah I think this is one of the best looking marines of that era. Yeah I think you were right about the Sons of Horus too.
DeleteGreat work! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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