One influence I've not heard discussed on the original design is John Boorman's Excalibur. Released in 1981 and chock full of huge shoulderpads, often with giant studs, it must have been a visual inspiration for Bob in part...
It's amazing that the core silhouette of the Space Marine was established with the first miniature, that said, I'm really glad the fluted knee and elbow armour was phased out! There's a really nice helmet-less conversion in the RT book which I think was done by Dave Andrews? Looking forward to seeing the reissue painted up!
One influence I've not heard discussed on the original design is John Boorman's Excalibur. Released in 1981 and chock full of huge shoulderpads, often with giant studs, it must have been a visual inspiration for Bob in part...
I'm pretty sure it must have been an inspiration? Be interesting to know.
It's amazing that the core silhouette of the Space Marine was established with the first miniature, that said, I'm really glad the fluted knee and elbow armour was phased out! There's a really nice helmet-less conversion in the RT book which I think was done by Dave Andrews? Looking forward to seeing the reissue painted up!
Ah nice, where in the RT book is that? Have to check it out
It's one of the full colour images in the first half if I recall, there's the OG scratch built Landraider behind them.
Ah yes I remember now!