Well basically it was a simple thing:

An ultramarine SM vs an Ork. They supplement some model pictures and some references (total 5-6 pic) that you can rely on. The pictures are of an Ork Shoota Boy and a standard Space Marine ^^

Although you can pick whichever model you like, as long as you stick to their looks (hence why I chose the Kommando Nob and the SM sergant).



Now, it seems that they want exact matches with the models they use. Down to the smallest details, like heraldry, colors, icons, weapons, etc. I picked and mashed together several armament from the SM Vetaran squad.

The only thing thats a bit modified is the Power Fist's decoration on the top with that two wings. It was a nice idea, so I went with it. Didn't know they need total exact matches that much :/

The Kommando Nob... well same deal. I mix and matched different parts from the kommano's kit that I could find. Also tried to use official drawins as refs x)



The other thing they were complaining about was that it wasn't epic/heroic enough + too dark and muddy/concealing detail too much -_-

Ironically, they said in the letter that I only need to focus on the upper torso of the characters, the lower half can be sketchy :')

The only glaring mistake I made was that I accidently switched the two pauldorn's iconography, originally the other shoulder has the chapter's icon, the other is for other stuff, like Deathwatch icon (if joined the Deathwatch), company number, decorations, etc.



I can still try again. And with knowing what they want now, I can make a more accurate drawing. Its just disappointing that I didn't succeed with this :/

Plus I waited 2 month, until they finally replied -_- Like, I know they can be busy, but how busy you can get if you ask for a deadline from an artist and he needs 3-4 letters to finally realise you haven't made an opinion about his work ? :'D

Sheesh... and yea, I was disappointed when I seen the old drawing recycled in the new Ork 6th ED Codex :/ There are a lot of talented artists who would be really greatful for an opportunity to get a shot at drawing a pic in one of the Codexes!