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Post by Zidagar Dinoman on Jul 8, 2004 15:32:40 GMT -5
Here are some pictures of my Altarran Sky Pirates:  Regimental Standard, 8th Altarran Rifles, The Sky Pirates  Autocannon Support Squad, Desert Fatigues, First Company HQ  Lascannon Support Squad, Desert Fatigues, First Company HQ  First Company, 3rd Platoon, 5th Squad (Reconissance) More Picts to come -Dinoman |
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Post by Zidagar Dinoman on Jul 8, 2004 16:30:58 GMT -5
Part Duex  An Altarran City in Ithland. One of the few not on the ocean.  River on Altarra.  Mountainous Region of Ithland  Altarran Landscape.  Riverside cliffs. -Dinoman |
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Post by CELS on Jul 8, 2004 21:59:54 GMT -5
Hey, nice models there, Zidagar! Similar to mine, in that they have a desert theme going on. Well, mine are more desert / savannah. Anyway, keep in mind that this is the artwork forum, so it's dedicated to... well, artwork. Pictures of models is definitely within the wargaming aspect of the universe, so that's where we should post that kind of stuff. Also, photographs of real life scenery will not appear on our website as "pictures from Altarra". However, you can always hope that some of the artists will get around to actually painting / drawing some Altarran scenery and making it look like on those pictures  As for the banner... well, personally, I think it looks a tad simplistic next to Space Marine company banners, for example, or the Cadian regiment banner. I also think it has a very 'modern' look, where all banners I've seen from 40k have a really archaic look, with gothic handwriting, paper scrolls / banners, etc. And whilst I do realize that Altarra has a rather close bond to the Adeptus Mechanicus because of Proteus, I don't really think the AM should be represented on their banner. If you look at the banner of the Cadian 8th, you have... well, a similar background There's the classic paper banners, one showing regiment number (VIII) and the other showing the name of their world (Cadia). There are also tiny boxes of text, I suppose for each major event or something, and there's the Imperial eagle. Space Marine company banners (Codex: Ultramarines) have a similar thing going on, with the company number in roman numerals, always paper banners, and the company sombol. These banners also seem to have records of important victories, such as a picture of a subsector, a picture of a tyranid, etc. And I don't know if "Sky Pirates" would actually be written on their banner. It's a very informal tradition to nick-name regiments, I think. Hope this helps  |
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Post by Zidagar Dinoman on Jul 9, 2004 3:34:22 GMT -5
Hey, nice models there, Zidagar! Similar to mine, in that they have a desert theme going on. Well, mine are more desert / savannah. Anyway, keep in mind that this is the artwork forum, so it's dedicated to... well, artwork. So I suppose Golden Deamon models aren't artwork, eh? Just because I didn't draw it with charcoal or paint it in oils doesn't mean it isn't artwork. Pictures of models is definitely within the wargaming aspect of the universe, so that's where we should post that kind of stuff. I'll post any more pictures I take of my models in the wargaming forum instead. Also, photographs of real life scenery will not appear on our website as "pictures from Altarra". However, you can always hope that some of the artists will get around to actually painting / drawing some Altarran scenery and making it look like on those pictures First of all, why not include pictures of real life scenery? Surely actualy photographs will look better than computer generated or hand painted vistas. Now I understand not including pictures of houses and buildings, but natural landscape seems entirely reasonable. As for the banner... well, personally, I think it looks a tad simplistic next to Space Marine company banners, for example, or the Cadian regiment banner. I also think it has a very 'modern' look, where all banners I've seen from 40k have a really archaic look, with gothic handwriting, paper scrolls / banners, etc. And whilst I do realize that Altarra has a rather close bond to the Adeptus Mechanicus because of Proteus, I don't really think the AM should be represented on their banner. If you look at the banner of the Cadian 8th, you have... well, a similar background There's the classic paper banners, one showing regiment number (VIII) and the other showing the name of their world (Cadia). There are also tiny boxes of text, I suppose for each major event or something, and there's the Imperial eagle. Space Marine company banners (Codex: Ultramarines) have a similar thing going on, with the company number in roman numerals, always paper banners, and the company sombol. These banners also seem to have records of important victories, such as a picture of a subsector, a picture of a tyranid, etc. And I don't know if "Sky Pirates" would actually be written on their banner. It's a very informal tradition to nick-name regiments, I think. Simplistic, eh? I'll have you know I worked for many hours to design that flag Anyway, some explanations are in order: 1) The two crests are actually battle honors won by the 8th regiment (not sure exactly which ones yet). I had planned to add more, but there were few ASP crests or other images to add. 2) This is just the computer-generated part of the flag. I hope to add much more to the actualy model like purity seals from marine models. 3) The flag has a great deal of battle-damage, like seared edged and burn wholes that make it look pretty old and beaten up. 4) The Cadian design goes even further than you know, because the rear of the flag has a large Imperial Eagle over a black background. 5) As for the nickname of the regiment on the flag, my only explanation is that it is how I, the ARTIST, frickin wanted it. If you don't like it, sign up for a different regiment, maybe one that doesn't take as much frickin pride it it's history as the infamous 8th, feared across the segmentum for its ability to lose every game do to horrible rolling on the part of its heavy weapons teams! -Dinoman |
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Post by CELS on Jul 9, 2004 4:07:21 GMT -5
So I suppose Golden Deamon models aren't artwork, eh? Just because I didn't draw it with charcoal or paint it in oils doesn't mean it isn't artwork. Well.... are those Golden Daemon models? Much appreciated! Just makes the forum tidyer, is all... Was there a second of all? Actually, I may have been a bit bombastic there. Let me rephrase; "In my opinion, there shouldn't be any real life photographs on our website". Why not? Well, photographs look more realistic, but computer generated and/or hand painted vistas will create a much cooler atmosphere on the site. Same as me dressing up in a robe and taking a photograph of myself, and putting it on a website, titled "Inquisitor Johnson". Sure, it'll look more realistic, but a hand painted picture is much cooler. Which is why I hate the covers for the Gaunt ghost novels which are half painting, half photograph. The least coolest cover for a book -ever-. LoL! Well... erm... simplicity can be a good thing... less is more? Fair enough, but copy-pasting an official GW picture is something that I would avoid, personally... Sounds like a good idea, and I intend to do the same with my banner. That always helps. So you'll not be doing an update of the banner to put on the website then? I know, I have the model Alright, no need to get excited I'm just offering my opinion, as always. |
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Post by CELS on Jul 11, 2004 12:19:37 GMT -5
Finally, a justification for putting the Altarran Sky Pirates in the artwork forum! Juddski has made another painting, and this time of the Pirate bad boys themselves.  |
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