Just_Me's Red Scorpions

[Just_Me]

This project originally started over on [URL="http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?32476-A-new-Space-Marine-project&p=338519#post338519"]this thread[/URL] in an effort to decide on a Space Marine chapter for a new army. I ended up deciding on the Red Scorpions (for a variety of reasons) and as I've since made more progress on the army I figured they deserved a dedicated thread of their very own.

First, a little background on what I have planned. I've always been captivated by the idea of the iconic Drop Pod assault so I decided I would build this army around that concept, specifically representing elements of the 4th Battle Company with components of 1st Company support. Because the project is fluff driven the army will include only choices which can take a Drop Pod or otherwise deploy via Deep Strike and I intend to make each unit as flexible as possible, able to cope with any potential foe. The projected list will be:

Captain & Command Squad w/Drop Pod

Tactical Squad w/ Drop Pod

Tactical Squad w/ Drop Pod

Devastator Squad w/ Drop Pod

Terminator Squad

I'm also considering the eventual addition of a Dreadnought, Librarian, and an Assault Squad.

Thus far I've completed one of the Tactical Squads and their Drop Pod:
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I've also completed my Captain and finished the bulk of his Command Squad (I'm still waiting for bitz from eBay for the Champion):
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I'm considering giving all the veterans Combi-flamers. Despite the expense I think they fit well with the requirements of a drop assault for a little boost of firepower during the critical first moments of the drop.

Most recently I've finished the first two Terminators:
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I plan to give them all Chainfists, again not the most points efficient option but I like how they look and it will mean they can potentially butcher any vehicle in the game if they have to.

I will post more progress as I go. All questions, comments, compliments, criticisms, advice, and other input are welcome.

[ElectricPaladin]

These are really excellent. I'm looking forward to seeing more from you.

[Just_Me]

Finished my Terminator squad and I think they came out rather well:
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I also made some subtle changes to my Commander's pose once again. I think the end result is an improvement, it manages to convey both stillness and dynamism in a way his previous pose didn't:
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I also finally got the parts to complete my Company Champion today so that will be my next step. I will probably make the Command Squad's Drop Pod next and then move on to either the second Tactical Squad or the Devastators, although I have a pretty cool idea for the Devastator Sergeant which will require some bits from the Master of Relics model I'd need to get my hands on...

[Just_Me]

My Command Squad is finally complete:
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Those with particularly keen observation may notice that the Commander has received a new Iron Halo, after some thought I felt that the bit from the nemesis warding stave looked more like it might house the force field generator.

I've also built a model for my Librarian from an incomplete Sevrin Loth I picked up on eBay a while back:
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The Librarian will probably have to wait a while for me to get to painting it because I have so much other stuff to work on for this project which will take priority, but I'm pleased enough with the model I wanted to show it off.

[Just_Me]

I've begun work on my second Tactical Squad and completed the first three models:

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I am really busy so this project is going very slowly but the recent release of the new Codex gave me the kick I needed to start working on it again. Once this squad is completed I intend to finish two more Drop Pods, for them and the Command Squad, and eventually move on to the Devastator Squad.

[White Tiger88]

Very nice man! i love the helmets however i think the shoulder pads could use a bit more shine to them. (But that is just my personal taste)

[Just_Me]

Very nice man! i love the helmets however i think the shoulder pads could use a bit more shine to them. (But that is just my personal taste)

I appreciate the feedback. I was going for a weathered look which is a bit of a departure from how I used to paint. I personally like how the dingier worn appearance turns out but I may do some highlighting on the shoulders and insignia to make them stand out a bit more.

I'm debating the wargear for my Commander, I originally built with the idea of his sword being a plain Power Sword or a Relic Blade depending on what I eventually decided on, but I like the idea of equipping him with the "Teeth of Terra." I'm debating however if it is suitable, I wouldn't envision it as the LITERAL Teeth of Terra but rather a counts as relic weapon which uses the same rules. My worry is that people might object or be unclear as the what it represents even if informed.

[White Tiger88]

I appreciate the feedback. I was going for a weathered look which is a bit of a departure from how I used to paint. I personally like how the dingier worn appearance turns out but I may do some highlighting on the shoulders and insignia to make them stand out a bit more.

I'm debating the wargear for my Commander, I originally built with the idea of his sword being a plain Power Sword or a Relic Blade depending on what I eventually decided on, but I like the idea of equipping him with the "Teeth of Terra." I'm debating however if it is suitable, I wouldn't envision it as the LITERAL Teeth of Terra but rather a counts as relic weapon which uses the same rules. My worry is that people might object or be unclear as the what it represents even if informed.

If it looks cool most people will let it slide i think, But you can always just magnetize the marines arms?

[Just_Me]

A brief update, I've taken a break from tactical marines to do a little more work on my Commander. Specifically I ended up adding the cape from the Ivanus Enkomi model. I think it gives him a bit more flair and makes him stand out very clearly as something special:

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In game terms he is a captain with Artificer Armour, a Plasma Pistol, and the "Teeth of Terra" (or rather a Red Scorpion's relic blade and set of special rules that replicate the "Teeth of Terra).

[Thaldin]

Random Thought -- What the hell are Space Marine cloaks made out of that they can withstand their pack exhaust?

Not Random Thought - Very nice paint job and cloak addition... it gives the model a feeling of forward movement with it blowing behind him like that.