Guarding the Stern

Sternguard! They guard the stern... of the... boat... that is the Imperium! 

These folks will be the heavy weapons department of my first company of Minotaurs. I already have one sternguad squad with lighter weaponry, and will be making a third squad, who will carry two lascannons. 

I managed to improve my photography a bit here, moving the lightbox around the room to get better natural light, and my goodness, it makes a difference!

Something new I tried was using some different skin tones on the bare-headed model and so she has a very pale complexion. I've always thought that I would expect (white) space marines to have quite pale skin, as a result of the physical changes they go through to become space marines, their age, and the fact that they spend a lot of time inside space ships and inside suits of armour. Maybe this marine has removed her helmet to try and get a bit of vitamin D in her system! I do like painting varied skin tones though - it's a bit boring to paint the same thing all the time, especially when their armour is always the same!

I really like this squad. It's got a lot of character, and the green glowing parts look good. I'm pleased with the poses (something I have struggled with), and the sergeant in particular looks dynamic. 

Overall, a pleasing result! The Minotaurs are coming along nicely now. I am working on a vehicle this week, so hopefully I can post that soon.