Vanguard Veterans WIP

In Keeping with my Woodland Rangers theme, I've decided to add some new units to the list. My first thought was about the majestic, brave, and very bold, Bald Eagle. I wanted an animal that would embody what the Vanguards are supposed to be all about. So I had an idea to use the Space Marine  Commander backpacks as helmets for the Vanguards.

I grabbed a few of these and cut them up. In keeping with the Eagle theme, I used the Sanguinary Guard kit. I felt their wings wold be perfect for what I was going for. I started some work on the models but I will only do one for now to see how it comes out.

 I have also gotten shields from Chapter House Studios. They have some really nice things there. The shields will act as Storm Shields. I have all the weapons and arms magnetized for full functionality.

I plan on painting those shields separately. This model will be the "test" model today. Being mostly brown as the Bald Eagles are, I'll need to make the shield a stark contrast to break up the monotony. 

I'll keep this updated this week.