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Post by 3ff3ct on Mar 25, 2011 4:52:41 GMT -5
So this is the fifth installment of golden guardsmen. Many models have been entered, many minds blown my our fellow forum members awesome painting and converting skills. So I thought to mark this momentus occassion (and appease the masses) we could do things a little differently  Entitled 'Heroes Of The Imperium', this competition is open to models from all 40k races and unit types. Why all races? Because you might have a Tau fire warrior whos been pit fighting, and as a result is a close combat monster. Who wouldn't want to see that?! ;D I just thought that 'heroes of the imperium' would be a cool name...  The models submitted can be converted, re-posed, whatever you fancy, although it must all be done by YOU. Yes thats right, YOU. A bit paranoid now? You should be, I'm watching you.....! As usual, entries will consist of Final Finished Product (FFP) photos, preferably at least 3 from different angles, and up to 3 WIP photos.At least 1 WIP must be provided, to show that it was your own work! If you would like pics cropping etc then I can do that for you, providing the quality is acceptable (see further down). Models will also have to have a bit of background fluff (no more than 500 words) and an official-looking unit entry with stats, wargear and points costs. Why? So we can rock out your characters in our own games! You should now be aware of these requirements, anyone submitting without taking notice of this won't have their entries included in the voting thread. I have been very lenient with it in the past competitions, which was well responded by members adding 'it was a shame WIP's weren't included'. Peer moderation is a wonderful thing! Please also provide good quality photos where possible. Borrow a digi cam if you must, as some mobile phone pics do not look as good as they should. You want to do your painting justice! And if we can't see your wonderful painting, howcan we vote for it? All entries must be submitted to myself via PM by Thursday 28th April at 24:00 GMT, and as with previous competitions a separate voting thread will be created. The winner will recieve praise, glory, and the traditional no-expense-spared sig banner (provided by Ymott Industries) to proclaim how awesome they are. As always, this is all in the name of fun, and improving our painting skills, so please submit a model, especially if you voted for this competition! And please be as creative as possible! If you need inspiration (or a 'levels of crazyness' check) look at the previous voting threads. Good luck guys, I'm expecting no holds barred madness!  |
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Post by LemonKing on Mar 25, 2011 7:41:08 GMT -5
if you dont mind my asking where can we find pictures of the aforementioned models? or are they for priveleged eyes only?
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Post by cheminhaler on Mar 25, 2011 12:15:00 GMT -5
(Just checking it wasn't April fools day). If you want to see them now, you'll need a working time machine or a lot of patience.
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Post by 3ff3ct on Mar 25, 2011 15:00:55 GMT -5
Time machine! Time machine!
Although you must have a WIP photo, otherwise its not going in the voting thread.
Edit: Im just messing, voting thread will be up on 29th April at some point in the late afternoon
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Post by The Guardsmen on Mar 25, 2011 15:25:22 GMT -5
Hmmm....My mind is to filled with faith to comprehend the previous conversation..  Anyway... Count me IN. I've entered all but one of these so I'll go ahead and enter ;D Just one thing I have a couple of black reach orks sitting around, and an old gray knight However I know very little about their fluff, so I would be supportive of creating a fluff help post, to assist newbies like me in coming up with accurate fluff. |
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Post by 3ff3ct on Mar 26, 2011 4:07:23 GMT -5
Hmmmmm....
I reacall having fluff on my army way back in the depths of time.
I will make an 'entry' for purposes of clarity. Although it'll be during the week as I'm off visiting family this weekend.
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Post by 3ff3ct on Mar 28, 2011 7:50:48 GMT -5
EXAMPLE ENTRY  As he ran along riveted sheets of metal, punctuated by shell damage and rust, he had to dodge hanging pipe work. Many times he had to double back on himself, where vast ventilation systems had collapsed stories down into filthy sub-levels far below. As the private rounded another towering chimney, a brood of circling gargoyles made their attack. The harpy-like creatures let loose a flurry of organic rounds; disgusting beetles that pinged and splattered around the metalwork around him, and squirmed spasmodically as they quickly died. The bat-winged beasts then spat what could only be described as plasma, burning smouldering holes around his body and head. Almost losing his balance, Ibanez swung off the stack to which he clung, gripped his plasma gun tightly, and assumed a firing position. In quick succession the gargoyles dove, and Ibanez was ready. White-hot plasma vomited from his weapon, the heat from each shot distorting the air so the landscape rippled around it. Holes were burnt indiscriminately though leathery wings, carapace and flesh alike, the foul skink of burning permeating his respirator. Three fell to his initial assault, the remaining five splitting in different directions as they dove, only to wheel back and re-group a hundred or so metres above him. They dove as one, letting loose another barrage of shots and plasma, which chipped off the camo paint from his helmet and singed his uniform as they rained down upon him. His heart pounding in his chest and his breathing laboured, the guardsman squeezed the trigger in precise shot, sharp bursts. Two more fell, one shot was dodged, and a beeping in his ear warned him not to shoot anymore. Numerous lives had been saved by the overheat alert mechanism installed on the weapons, and many great soldiers had lived to fight another day. Ibanez ignored its warning; he only cared about surviving the next five seconds. He squeezed another shot, obliterating a screaming face, and the weapon in his had protested further with a higher pitched staccato. Another shot, blowing off pathetically dangling hind legs, sending what remained of their owner spinning at a tangent to the flock. A tinnitus-like whine filled his ear. Only twenty metres above him was certain death, uncaring and alien. His mind screamed to him to run, yet Ibanez stayed. With his thumb, he turned the charge dial to ‘full’, and the plasma coils shimmered with heat. The Gargoyles were only fifteen metres above him when he fired his final shot. The effect was not unlike the plasma cannons he had seen mounted on demolishers. The recoil from his weapon dislocated his shoulder as a molten ball of incendiary death erupted from the plasma gun. The paint on his armour flaked in the heat as the orb collided with the remaining creatures. As it hit, it dissipated in a thunderous, rolling shockwave that hurt the corporal’s ears and blinded his eyes. A thousand ugly heads, from above and below, turned and watched as the ceiling of the manufactorum cracked and buckled with the shockwave. Ibanez felt it give way underneath him, and he fell into the abyss below. Corporal Ibanez 25pts One Veteran Squad, Company Command Squad or Platoon Command Squad may replace one of its special weapon veterans with Corporal Ibanez. WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv 3 4 3 3 1 3 1 7 5+ Unit Type: Infantry (Unique) Wargear: Flak Armour Kolb-Pattern Plasma Gun Close Combat Weapon Frag and Krak Grenades Kolb-Pattern Plasma GunProduced by the nearby forge world of Kolb, these plasma guns have begun to make their way into Kalinistad regiments, especially amongst more veteran guardsmen. Weapon Range Str. AP Type Kolb-Pattern Plasma Gun: Standard 24” 7 2 Rapid Fire, Gets Hot!* Kolb-Pattern Plasma Gun: Blast** 24” 7 2 Assault 1, Blast, Gets Hot! *Cooling Systems: Kolb have rekindled lost plasma coolant technology. When using the standard weapon profile, failed Gets Hot! rolls may be re-rolled. The second result must be always be taken. **The player may select to place a blast marker instead of the usual plasma shot. Gets Hot! Rolls are made as normal without re-rolls, as the cooling systems of the weapon are stretched to their limits.
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Post by Walrus on Mar 28, 2011 8:01:42 GMT -5
Oh I don't know if I can do this one...
Hang on, I'm going to be heading into my LGS next week...
I might enter, However, don't roster me on yet...
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Post by 3ff3ct on Mar 28, 2011 8:31:59 GMT -5
The deadline is exactly 1 calander month from today, you can paint what you want and make custom rules for it.
Theres a lot of people who would gie you a hand with the rules/fluff if thats what you're worried about.
I did my fluff a long long time ago, and spent 10 mins making up the rules and stats. The model I painted a while ago too, and am still a bit shocked as to how bad the painting is...... :S
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Post by vegna on Mar 28, 2011 18:22:04 GMT -5
Awsome! *mind explodes* I want to enter! *cries* i stabbed myself in the index finger earlier making a model as well >.< so will at least be able to come up with some ideas insted  |
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Post by Scarper on Mar 29, 2011 9:01:18 GMT -5
Oooh, I've been waiting for this one! EXCITEMENT ;D
Cracking out the GS this afternoon, just hope I can paint it to a decent standard...
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Post by 3ff3ct on Mar 29, 2011 9:07:38 GMT -5
If you dont enter, Scarper, I will form an angry mob with the rest of IGMB and hunt you down.
This competition was made for you.
( just to clarify, it wasn't. It was made for everyone, and you should definately enter ; D I dont want to appear bias in any way shape or form)
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Post by Gabriel Lupus on Mar 29, 2011 15:00:26 GMT -5
Curses! I knew I should have waited to paint those Squats!
... hmm... but I do have another prime candidate... doesn't desperately need conversion work, but that doesn't mean it won't get any...
hmm yes indeed...
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Post by Nathaniel Thorne on Mar 29, 2011 15:12:02 GMT -5
Im in  need to adjust scales again though... |
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Post by Scarper on Apr 1, 2011 4:17:16 GMT -5
If you dont enter, Scarper, I will form an angry mob with the rest of IGMB and hunt you down. This competition was made for you. ( just to clarify, it wasn't. It was made for everyone, and you should definately enter ; D I dont want to appear bias in any way shape or form) Awww, thanks, 3ff3ct! It's nice to know that I'm mobbable Would it be ok to maybe get some help with the rules and stuff? I can fudge my way through fluff and modelling, but I think I'm a little out of touch with the 40k rules now, and I'm sure I'm not the only one... |
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Post by 3ff3ct on Apr 1, 2011 7:45:40 GMT -5
Yeah course, if you want to send mw WIP rules/stats I'll have a look at 'em. Im not a rules 'master', although I dont mind lending a hand if its wanted.
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Post by Scarper on Apr 3, 2011 6:05:01 GMT -5
PM inbound! I'm excited ;D
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Post by 3ff3ct on Apr 4, 2011 12:38:28 GMT -5
And my inbox was filled with goodies! This may be the coolest GG EVER! ;D
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Post by unluckyguardsman on Apr 4, 2011 14:46:05 GMT -5
WIPS Taken, I'll start priming soon. This looks to be fun!
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Post by vegna on Apr 4, 2011 15:06:58 GMT -5
/jealous Still waiting to get all my bits >.< and just remembered need paint too XD fingers almost healed now tho so should be all geared up by this time next week Looking forward to the entries  |
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Post by Nathaniel Thorne on Apr 7, 2011 16:40:22 GMT -5
PM inbound *obligatory whistle, thwack, boom
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Post by Kommissar Orren on Apr 7, 2011 18:38:01 GMT -5
WIP is only for painting, and not assembling, right?
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Post by Nathaniel Thorne on Apr 7, 2011 18:41:50 GMT -5
WIP is only for painting, and not assembling, right? Ohhh I did WIP assembly shots...... I have a feeling I'm about to feel gutted, as I painted the model all in one go  |
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Post by 3ff3ct on Apr 8, 2011 13:26:13 GMT -5
Whatever, im not too fussed really. Before paint is cool as we can see which bits are greenstuffed etc, during is good as we can see how youve painted it. As long as theres WIP in there, you'll be fine |
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Post by Nathaniel Thorne on Apr 8, 2011 13:54:13 GMT -5
*gushes with relief!
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need to adjust scales again though...
