Test Conversion and Colors for Praetorian Hawks

I got rather excited with the arrival of my Grav Chute yesterday and prompt me to test out some parts for some conversion, just to see how the grav chute may look like.

Here, I've used a cadian guard, a shotgun from Space Marine Scouts, the grav chute and some green stuff.The shape and design of the grav chute is more geometrical and I thought of elbow and knee pads moulded into similar shape to relate to the grav chute. I've also did a similar styling on the shoulder pads.

I had to be careful as not to overdo it and make sure that this is a conversion that I can do for the next 19 guardsmen as it should be simple enough to maintain its consistency and yet effective.For the colors, I've chosen a scheme similar to the Elysian Taros Campaign color scheme. These para-troopers are a separate division in my army called the Praetorian Hawks and will be distinctly different from the rest of the Byzantum Guards. At the moment, I plan to have 2 veteran squads of this in 2 valkyries. I think some variety of uniform would look interesting on the battlefield.

My 1st Guardsmen

Alright folks, here they are, my test paint on my first guardsmen for The Byzantum Guards. There's still abit more to be done on the face and the flesh areas but i think its almost there. Numbers and symbol on the shoulder pads are freehand and does not take that long to do, just need to concentrate harder! Overall the whole mini takes me about 2 hours from start till finish, not including undercoat and basing of course. That's because of color testing and determining the camo pattern and design and location of the icons and choosing highlight colors.

Color used are; Commando Khaki, Catachan Green, Desert Yellow, Elf and Dwarf Flesh, Beastial Brown, and Devlan Mud washes.

Next, I'll work on the scheme and design for the veterans, which should be less formal and regimented as the regulars.

Thanks for viewing and comments are welcomed!