Grizzly_bear Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Hail brothers, most of you if not all of you know I'm a son of Dorn but......I have a weakness for under strength or near annihilated chapters....to me they have so much more character to build upon on. So, the scythes... Scythes of the Emperor have always been one of them chapters that have always niggled me at the back of my brain.....I mean....Alien hunters....only a handful of marines left....40 have been sent to the Death watch......much like my beloved dark blue chapter.... ;) These guys are going to be a small allied detachment to my crimson fists.... ...two Xenos hating chapters....what's not to like? So here's my work so far and the WIP of these guys. My initial thoughts with the scythes of the Emperor was that telling squads apart would prob troublesome....so my thinking was of course Vets - crux terminus badge + white stripe on helm/knee pad or shoulder pad Tac marines - arrow with a yellow stripe on ^^said above areas Devs - the upside 'V' with a red stripe (as above) Assault marines (if I have any) - assault arrow and green stripe.... ....thoughts? So some pictures.... Sternguard Sargent 'Felix' http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/4BBB4CC6-03FB-4CBC-8A00-E2CBFEEEC25C_zpsln1dtb7d.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/3DA1D308-DA54-4439-A334-9B3DC35A84FE_zps13zzqewc.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/769C480B-7422-4DED-9141-C1D9F1E3663F_zpsrpq556oc.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/2F44EE43-AB01-49A5-A8DD-0E9912DCB806_zps7gxhcxlc.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/5B2E1362-F3ED-434F-87DA-B17816E04597_zpsxetkq1nq.jpg Base still needs to be finished...... Here's the next guys I've nearly finished Veteran brother Doña http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/40C6531F-3651-4C3B-9373-FA027D23EB6F_zpss1hhnli2.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/37B66A3C-8A5B-483F-9674-1A14A76D2C5F_zpsalhqu1np.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/02B2D52D-A5F1-4C6D-A1ED-507613E22D92_zpskkly8bjc.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/3107A35A-603D-40B6-9B48-AC6C435F6BD1_zpsts5qg90x.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/858E054A-62FF-4AA6-ABA2-14C51647E28C_zpsmwtjmoj6.jpg Base and few touch ups and he's done Now brother Arjak http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/4DF62AD0-4D23-496A-81C8-5A26C70F81A1_zps7ueayytv.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/grizzlywipez/scythes%20of%20the%20Emperor/D58034F7-13F9-49D0-AA89-9A67104B077C_zpswylernzr.jpg Now he'll be sporting a Heavy bolter, and he'll be having a red stripe on his yellow knee pad as in short he was the only surviving dev of his company and was drafted into the newly form 1st Sternguard squad. Hope you like the update C&C welcome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Immediately followed. Specatcular work, Dorns_fist, I'd say even better than your Crimson Fists. I'm stoked to see what you can do with these guys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3661996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Dog Studios Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I'm really excited to see what comes of this, I saw that sergeant and I'm now hooked! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Good to see some pigment pushing from you :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 CANNOT LIKE HARD ENOUGH!!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Matt Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Looking good. It's a cool scheme and your weathering is great. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Like the new addition. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstra Sumus Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Snazzy stuff! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Immediately followed. Specatcular work, Dorns_fist, I'd say even better than your Crimson Fists. I'm stoked to see what you can do with these guys. Oh no...don't say that about my Mexican boys...lol thank you fella I'm really excited to see what comes of this, I saw that sergeant and I'm now hooked! Thank you brother Good to see some pigment pushing from you :)Cheers man, your stuffs looking awesome now too, also no pigments on these guys at all. CANNOT LIKE HARD ENOUGH!!!!! Lol thank you bro, glad you like these. Looking good. It's a cool scheme and your weathering is great.Thank you also, I feel a chapter that's only 100/150 strong who's constantly fighting the nids wouldn't be squeaky clean Like the new addition. Thanks man. Snazzy stuff! Thanks fella Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Fantastic models - the Scythes have a really rich background, and you're doing them justice with your conversions and painting. They look badass, and just the right side of grimy/beaten up. Looking forward to seeing some characters. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 That yellow...You must spill the beans... Mainly because I've been thinking of a Kill-Team of these guys for a little while now. But it might also help my Imperial Fists. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugar-free Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 My new favorite wip thread. They look great. The figs and the painting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Pigments = paint :lol: :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Sergeant Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Excellent work so far. Really gritty and grim. The vibe they give off seems to capture what you're describing looking for. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 That yellow...You must spill the beans... Mainly because I've been thinking of a Kill-Team of these guys for a little while now. But it might also help my Imperial Fists. Second this. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephrael Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 These are beautiful looking minis already and take on the black and yellow is perfect. I would also like to know how you painted them, the yellow and the black please! If you are planning on taking volunteers for named marines like you did for your Crimson Fists I would like to be the first in line. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Very nice man.....love it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 That yellow...You must spill the beans...:drool: Mainly because I've been thinking of a Kill-Team of these guys for a little while now. But it might also help my Imperial Fists. Second this. No problem... YELLOW RECIPE Now I've two ways and both end up with the same result Undercoat HALFORDS grey primer or Humbrol desert tan 2/3 three coats of Averland sunset or tau sept/tau Orcher Wash with ogryn flesh Re layer with Averland sun set (2 coats) 2 coats of Lyanden darksun Mix in bubonic brown 50/50 ratio Ogryn flesh wash again 70/30 ratio to water 2 thin coats of pure bubonic brown...then a 3rd with golden yellow added in Final 'edge' highlight...golden yellow. Vallejo flesh wash (watered down) in the crevasses...focusing more on the 'bolt' heads (if you've chosen MKII/III/IV/V OR VI armour parts. The Black was simple What ever under coat you've used paint the black areas with Vallejo black Broad highlights of a shadow grey/chaos black mix I made about a 40/60 ratio....add this in 'thick' lines around the armour edges. Wash the black areas twice with army painter strong tone Edge highlight the edges of all the black armour parts Army painter strong tone mixed with water 50/50 And that's the black. My next course of action is to buy another pot of tamiya clear red and a clear blue and mix these two together to create "purple Ichor" Thanks so much for the response guys...really pleased by that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle captain corpus Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Some lovely work there Dorns_fist, I'm really impressed with the level of commitment to a dwindling chapter. The use of the survivors as a mixed unit feel is inspired and perfectly in keeping with the Chapter I think. I'm sorely tempted to try this with my new Crimson Sabres 4th Company renegades as they only have 40 marines left or there abouts too. Inspiring! :D BCC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 That yellow...You must spill the beans... Mainly because I've been thinking of a Kill-Team of these guys for a little while now. But it might also help my Imperial Fists. Second this. No problem... YELLOW RECIPE Now I've two ways and both end up with the same result Undercoat HALFORDS grey primer or Humbrol desert tan 2/3 three coats of Averland sunset or tau sept/tau Orcher Wash with ogryn flesh Re layer with Averland sun set (2 coats) 2 coats of Lyanden darksun Mix in bubonic brown 50/50 ratio Ogryn flesh wash again 70/30 ratio to water 2 thin coats of pure bubonic brown...then a 3rd with golden yellow added in Final 'edge' highlight...golden yellow. Vallejo flesh wash (watered down) in the crevasses...focusing more on the 'bolt' heads (if you've chosen MKII/III/IV/V OR VI armour parts. And this is why I will NEVER be able to paint a good yellow.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alejandrinus Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Excellent stuff, you push some levels up with this models in your painting , Veteran Doña is my favourite ,really like the curved combat blade. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Nice, amazing yellow you have got there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 You know how much I love these guys buddy. Really liking the progress on the Dev marine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SincaiN Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Awesome work, the feel, models and painting are looking really looking good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Tharand Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I'm really digging the posing you've put into your models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-update-131118/#findComment-3662759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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