Tag: 1988

  • Metal Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader Space Marine Sergeant Burgess aka Bionic Eye and Bolt Pistol

    This guy was shown as Sergeant Burgess early on and later Bionic Eye and Bolt Pistol, part number 70119/25. A 1988 sculpt.

    Potentially named after Burgess Meredith – though that would give him two Marines named after him!

  • Rogue Trader Warhammer 40K Metal Captain Crabb 070119 19

    This guy was Captain Crabb aka Space Marine with Bolt Pistol and Hand Flamer, part number 070119/19. He’s a 1988 sculpt.

    1988 on the tab.

    You can see him in White Dwarf #99:

  • Rogue Trader Warhammer 40K Metal Space Marine Brother Kitt 070119 34

    This guy was Brother Kitt, aka Space Marine with Power Axe 2, part number 070119/34.

    He seems to be named after Eartha Kitt, who played Catwoman in the third season of the 1960s Batman TV show.

    He can be seen in WD99:

  • Rogue Trader Captain Romero Vintage Metal Miniature from Games Workshop

    This is Captain Romero from the Rogue Trader era. He was later shown in the catalogues as Chain Sword and Bolter 070119/29 and is also seen in White Dwarf 99 (March 1988).

    He seems to be named after Cesar Romero, who played the Joker in the 1960s Batman TV series.

    Beaky helmet on his belt:

    1988 on the tab.

    He can be seen in WD99:

  • Rogue Trader Adeptus Mechanicus Miniature 401102

    Rogue Trader Adeptus Mechanicus Miniature 401102

    This Adeptus Mechanicus miniature was designed by Bob Olley and is a 1988 sculpt for Rogue Trader.

    • Undercoat: Vallejo Mecha Black
    • Red: Scale75 Artist Red Ochre, then Burgundy Wine Red, shaded with BWR+ Burnt Sienna Umber, highlighted with Primary Red, further highlight of Primary Red + Primary Yellow. Further shade of BWR + Burnt Sienna Umber + Violet.
    • Silver: Black Metal, washed with Nuln Oil Gloss
    • Skin: Burnt Sienna, then that mixed with Off White, then Pink Flesh, then Pink Flesh mixed with Purple for the recesses, then Pale Skin to highlight. Recess wash of Berserker Bloodshade.
    • Eyes: Pro Acryl Titanium White, iris Golden Yellow, pupil Art Black
    • Axe: Light Ultramarine, then that + Art White, then a change of direction and covered it in Celestium Blue. Didn’t like that at all, so went with a basic copper recipe of Decayed Metal, then Old Copper, then Pure Copper, then Moonstone Alchemy, shaded with Dark Violet, then washed with Targor Rageshade
    • Black/greys – Art Black and Pro Acryl Titanium White
    • Base rim: Black Grey
    • Pigments for base: Reddish Brown, then Natural Soil, then Sand, then Gypsum
  • Games Workshop Rogue Trader Space Marine Medic 04

    Games Workshop Rogue Trader Space Marine Medic 04

    This guy seems to be missing his backpack and banner, unfortunately.

    Marked 1988 by the looks of it. More pics to come once he’s painted…

    Undercoat: Vallejo Mecha Black

    White: Pro Acryl Titanium White

    Yellow: Pro Acryl Golden Yellow

    Red: Pro Acryl Bold Pyrrole Red

    Silver: Black Metal

  • Games Workshop Rogue Trader Space Marine Chaplains by Mark Copplestone 410605 – 1988

    Games Workshop Rogue Trader Space Marine Chaplains by Mark Copplestone 410605 – 1988

    Here’s another Rogue Trader Space Marine Chaplain! Part number 410605 initially and later 070133/61. He’s a 1988 Mark Copplestone sculpt.

    Painted:

    Undercoat: Vallejo Mecha Black

    Black: Scale75 Art Black, highlighted with a mix of Primary Blue/Art Black/Titanium White

    Red: Pro Acryl Burnt Red followed by Bold Pyrrole Red, then a mix of Golden Yellow and Bold Pyrrole Red

    Silver: Black Metal, washed with a mix of Black Legion and Nuln, highlighted with Thrash Metal, then Speed Metal

    Bone: Pro Acryl Ivory and Pro Acryl Titanium White, washed with Targor Rageshade, highlighted with same

  • Games Workshop Imperial Assassin with Combi Weapon

    This vintage Imperial Assassin with Combi Weapon from Rogue Trader was a Jes Goodwin 1988 sculpt. He was part number 072117/28.

    As seen in White Dwarf #107:

     

     

     

     

    Stripped:

     

    A 360degree video of it: