Some work on the Grand Master

For some reason I really haven't been feeling this model.  I can't figure out the reason but its just been a chore getting to this point.  Its very much a work-in-progress, so maybe It'll grow on me.  Here it is with some areas washed & highlighted...some stuff just base-coated...like I said, my heart just wasnt in it yesterday.

More Grandmaster/Counts-as Azrael

Sat down last night and cleaned a bunch more Tactical marines, so the desk wasn't really setup for painting.  I decided to get some more done with my scratch built leader (that I posted a bit earlier about).  Here he is so far...I decided to use an old 2e power sword (mag locked) on his side.  I just got a bit tired of the usual captain pose/angled sword to the air. 

Instead I dug through my bits to find the pointing powerfist...I felt like it gives a bit more of an authoritarian pose...more expressive in my opinion.  Hes armed with a decorative combi-melta and more purity seals than any model Ive ever done!

Tomorrow, I've got packages from Hoard o bits, Secret Weapon Miniatures, and GW direct coming in...it will be glorious.  I'll be able to finish this model off with a Dark Angels chapter shoulderpad and maybe start painting him soon! 

WIP Grandmaster or Azrael 'counts as'

Got inspired to run through some sprues for a bit of a kitbash.  This will be my Azrael figure if I ever decide to use him.  It always bugged me that his miniature wasn't wearing the Lion Helm...I know its just the designers aesthetic, but anyway I wanted helm on!

Parts are pretty easy to identify:  Have assault marine legs and grenade packs, company champion front torso, captain back with cape & (not pictured) aquilla command shoulderpad, dark vengeance master head with vet sergeant backpack...DA symbol came from command banner sprue I believe. Then I have a combi plasma with lots of purity seals from the tactical box.  Finally I have a couple packs of Dark Angel shouldpads coming from GW.  Still can't decide what sword arm to outfit him with.  The normal captain pose is pretty boring.

Chapter Master -- Update

Here is the Chapter Master with the basecoats finished up.  I added some purity seals and scroll cases to jazz him up a bit.