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Post by treadiculous on Jan 6, 2016 18:21:31 GMT -5
yum!
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Post by straightsilver on Jan 24, 2016 16:13:05 GMT -5
OK, so I know I wasn't going to start anything new until I had finished lots of other stuff, but whoever sticks to that.... I got quite a lot of Heresy stuff over Xmas so thought I would paint up a small 5 man Assault Squad just as a colour test. Sadly didn't read the unit entry so didn't realise minimum squad size was 10 so need 5 more but for now they are working as a painting exercise and I can always use them as a 5 man squad in my 40k army. I wanted to tie my 30k stuff in with my 40k stuff and as they are 2nd Company my 30K stuff will have a bit more gold on them than is usual. So far I like it but might not have so much gold on my standard units and save it for elites, but what do you think? Are the gold bonding studs too much? Obviously they're not finished yet, got the shoulder pads and jump packs to add but they are getting there.
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Post by treadiculous on Jan 24, 2016 18:11:10 GMT -5
You could cut of his lower leg and field it as a darlek!
(great painting by the way!)
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Post by Dazza22 on Jan 24, 2016 18:58:06 GMT -5
I like the gold and I think it will work well if your troops have a little less gold on them.
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Post by straightsilver on Jan 25, 2016 6:21:41 GMT -5
Cheers guys, Treadiculous I was also having trouble shaking the Dalek image in my head which is why I was unsure of the gold... Thanks dazza, I reckon I will do the rest of this squad with the gold bonding studs but keep my other squads with blue studs. I can get away with it saying it's a nod to the sergeant who obviously likes a bit of bling.
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Post by cheminhaler on Feb 4, 2016 14:48:58 GMT -5
Gold studs are perfect. They look great; those studded MK4 legs are the best! I take it you're giving them studded shoulder pads as well?
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Post by straightsilver on Feb 7, 2016 16:37:23 GMT -5
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Post by straightsilver on Feb 15, 2016 15:04:27 GMT -5
So I have made a start on an HQ choice - gotta say not really enjoying this mini so far.... It's the limited edition Praetor and the one I got had a lot of issues, mainly miscasts. I should have sent it back tbh and FW did offer to replace it but one thing led to another and I never got round to it. I have fixed him up as best I as I can - quite a bit of greenstuff, and thought would get some paint on him as a practice piece. I had to swap the head, not because of any casting issues, as I hate the one it comes with. Still very WIP but looking at the photos needs some tidying up but he's getting there. Will obviously look better with arms.....
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Post by macknight on Feb 16, 2016 1:03:23 GMT -5
very nicely done, I like the subtle conversions, such as catachan arms with greenstuff to make rolled up sleeves, the evicerator on the priest etc. I recently listened "betrayer" from HH on youtube while painting, this force remind me of the guards the traitor legions fought.
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Post by dougeye on Feb 16, 2016 13:32:27 GMT -5
I really like the gold on all your models, ive never got mine quite right! also what about an armless spacemarine
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Post by straightsilver on Feb 17, 2016 13:52:07 GMT -5
Cheers guys, I am actually thinking of basing my 30K army on the forces at Armatura, incorporating some PDF elements in with my 30K Marines. Decided to take a break from the Praetor for a bit (ever just get one of those moments where you aren't enjoying painting a particular mini but having a break helps?) so I started another potential HQ. This is one of the guys from the MKIV Command Squad, the standard bearer is also on the go. Again still very WIP but he's also getting there. Also quite pleased as this is the result of a day's work which is super fast for me - I'm getting quicker. Obviously will be painting arms the rest of the week..... The photos have kind of bleached out the colours a bit but happier with the head and face than I thought I'd be. Didn't like the look of the one that came with the kit and was going to swap it out but actually looks alright. He looks a bit small though.
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Post by dougeye on Feb 18, 2016 13:02:40 GMT -5
I don't know about taking a break during painting a model, I mean if it's something like when I did my tbhnderhawk I painted one section then did something else in between. I'm doing similar with my ordinatus as I'm painting one piece or doing one stage but then painting something else smaller in between, anyway another great mini your doing there.
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Post by straightsilver on Feb 20, 2016 10:42:37 GMT -5
Yeah I'm kinda doing something similar, painting these guys in sub assemblies so can swap from one bit to another which is helping. Standard Bearer WIP. Have only just started on his cloak so it's looking a bit messy but hopefully have it sorted by end of today. Then will be having fun with decals.... the standard decal looks like it will be a nightmare....
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Post by straightsilver on Mar 14, 2016 4:52:38 GMT -5
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Post by treadiculous on Mar 14, 2016 5:34:25 GMT -5
you have phenomenally tidy painting, the text on the banner and roman numerals are incredible!
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Post by straightsilver on Mar 14, 2016 6:02:23 GMT -5
Cheers Treadiculous, the numerals and banner are decals though so can't really take credit for those, although I think getting the bloomin' things on is an art in itself. There was much swearage.....
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Post by Major Downer on Oct 17, 2016 7:43:03 GMT -5
Now this gives me insparation to actually complete my army.
Did you free hand the banner because it looks so neat and crisp?
I hope you'll share your next projects on here?
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Post by Walk on Oct 21, 2016 11:51:24 GMT -5
All of this is simply amazing but god damn, that banner is just awesome. How the heck did you do that???
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Post by thiberius on Nov 2, 2016 9:54:47 GMT -5
Dang, your decals are really smooth ! How do you proceed ?
Micro sol ? Self made decals ? How ? Really, this is the first time i see such and amazing decals, without having a crisp stuff.
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Post by The Hawk! on Nov 7, 2016 11:30:33 GMT -5
Jesus Christ on a pogo stick...
Is that banner done free hand? If so, they do not make words to describe my envy..
Your armies are astounding mate. Job bloody well done!
Dave
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