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So, that yellow guy is done. It's great model, though I don't wanna paint anything big for some time. Finished glow and put remaining metal all around.

I was thinking a month ago that I haven't painted a proper sized Knight in over a year and got a hankering to try out one of the new Destriers because they have some pretty useful abilities for 11th ed (Ignores Cover + Towering, good movement, etc...). So I got one and have now built it up, including keeping the hatch on top open. Normally I wouldn't, but my FLGS is doing a painting competition at the end of the month and one the two categories is Big Guy: a model with a base of 50mm or larger. In general I'm not really good at painting comps, my style is definitely more suited for speed painting challenges as that is how I tend to paint, but since this lad will be for a comp I decided to challenge myself and actually paint the Scion inside. This is also sort of a speed challenge, as I have to paint the Destrier and my current in-progress work (Azrael, Belial count-as, 12 ICC) by the 28th because I think I might use Azrael and 3 of the ICC for the second category of Leader and Followers (minimum 3 followers for a 4 model minimum unit). We'll see, I might use some of the Sanctifiers I've painted recently instead. Anyway, that's all for the actual modeling/painting I have going on, but I have decided to get some Ironhead Squats to use as Cthonian Beserks for my Gnostari Dominion Ironkin army. They'll probably be ordered next month, as right now the old hobby desk is pretty full with my current 40k projects and all of the Battletech stuff I have. Alright, thanks for looking! Oh, the blog name is a play on the CtA event's additional vow name, Job's a Big'Un- the Destrier isn't quite big enough to make it to a Big'Un for points, 7 versus the required 10, but I still gladly vowed it as my final Imperium pledge.

Non permittant vivere impuritus." “Suffer Not the Unclean to live.” The Red Hunters Chapter is constantly at war, on missions, and serving as bodyguards for Inquisitors. As such, resupply is sometimes infrequent, with their Chapter homeworld, Montsegnur, being on the edge of the Segmentum Tempestus near the Ultima Segmentum. As the Red Hunter's forces needs to be become combat ineffective, they will return to Monesegnur When resupply is required for armor the Red Hunters have many Forgeworlds to call upon spread through the galaxy. One Such Forgeworld is Ikarus. Originally my Red Hunters had no armor, besides the Land Speeder. Then I added the Impulsor and Gladiator. And now I may add another few kits. So lets look at the srmor I am adding or thinking about adding and the paint scheme I am going with. Land Speeders: 2 x Land Speeders from Armageddon Storm Speeder Hammerstrike Impulsors: 2 x Impulsors (Ikarus Forgeworld "Closed" IMP tank Pattern) Gladiators: Gladiator "Lancer" (Ikarus Forgeworld "Jouster" Spartacus Tank Pattern) Gladiator Valiant (Ikarus Forgeworld "Brave" Spartacus Tank Pattern) Dreadnoughts: Redemptor Dreadnought (Ikarus Forgeworld Pattern Redemptor with Ballistus Weapon options) Repulsor Executioner: Repulsor Executioner (Ikarus Forgeworld Exterminator Tank Pattern) Repulsor Executioner and Gladiator Valiant are maybes. The Redemptor Dreadnought was going to my Grey Knights Army and I now I feel like it should be in my Red Hunters.

So didn't see that I didn't post my completed Assault Force CP. Novamarine strike group reporting. Also i got all the ork side and there for the new ork CP built. Sprayed some of the boys yesterday and will get the rest done tonight,. If I focus I should have these done by next weekend.

Hey fellow future biomass, Hive Fleet Asmodeus is back again with the mid sized bugs. First we have the Barbguants. I like the idea of the barbguants, a lighter version of the biovores and a cool debuff that was all the rage when they first came out. They usually are points filler unit now, usually acts as screen for maleceptors. Which probably not the best use for them. Now we have the brain bugs, aka the Zoanthropes. One of the first kits i got for my tyranids, although those guys were metal and came in blister packs of 1. These fellows are from the current kit of course. I usually like to put these guys in reserve. Have them pounce on a target on the flanks. Keeping with the brain bugs, we have Neurolictor. Love these guys! I have yet to try out the ambush predators detachment, but you can give lictors a reactive move which makes them annoying to deal with. I do have a 2nd, but hes still in the unpainted pile. Lastly, we have deathleaper, the king of lictors. I like to call him Cthulhu Batman. It will be interesting to see how 11th edition treats him. Hes a decent marine killer and the battle shock aura ability and with the changes to battle shock maybe there some good use for him. Right now, he just seem a another points filler. That's it for today. Next up will be the bigger bugs.

"Non permittant vivere impuritus." Well I built some more models for my Red Hunters, just some Armageddon Intercessors and the Land Speeder. And I did more painting on 3rd Company Captain Razak. Five Intercessors No conversions just a straight forward build. Not a bad build and like the poses. 5 down 5 to go. Land Speeder Pretty straight forward build. I did have to glue the tip of the Onslaught Cannon. I did not glue it together for ease of painting. Speaking of paint scheme here is what I am going with. Mine of course will not be the 4th Company but 3rd Company. Left to Build 5 Armageddon Intercessors 10 Assault Intercessors (2 5 man squads) 5 Heavy Intercessors 3 Eradicators (Multi piece) 3 Inceptors (Multi piece) Storm Speeder Hammerstrike 2nd Land Speeder 2 Armigers Waiting to acquire Introductory Lieutenant Introductory Intercessors 3rd Company Captain Razak Painted holsters, scabbards, and weapon grips Army Painter Fanatic Oak Brown Painted Wax Seals Army Painter Fanatic Mulled Berry Painted Scrolls and Parchment....I don't remember maybe Ancient Stone. Painted Inner Cloak Army Painter Fanatic Brainmatter Beige Painted Outer Cloak and the Crux on the Relic Shield Army Painter Fanatic Matt Black Need to do some more touch ups on the cloaks and add a Grey to the bottom of his heraldry shield.

Hi Folks, Bastille day left me with enough time to complete 2 additionnal models from my pledge: the Ironstriders. These models were in stockpile for a while, more than 2 years, but I was not very enthusiastic for painting them: I used to play at sizes where I have enough models to fulfill most tactical role and I am one of those convinced that Striders behave well mostly at small size when tooled up as Ballistarii. With the release of the Hastarrii, I am even more convinced of that, but the Striders keep the benefit of high mobility in a cumbersome table. Especially with 11th set ups. Anyway, I had them so, let's do the job. I gave them Lascannon as the Autocannon, while perfect for opening MEQ, is too goofy looking on the chicken legged walker. The paint scheme is the same as usual, with a small change on the gun barrel only, plus a fancy decal from HH. I've made some efforts on one of the bases, recycling old ruins sections from previous 40k ruin (featured in 3rd or 4th Ed maybe?) Ad a close up on one of the two walkers; yo will note that I have not set the lateral antennas set on legs on these. It is too fragile and I had to operate various repairs on the other walkers I own, so I have decided to avoid that issue. I am now only 5 models of completing my pledge, with the Pteraxii. Yet this will be for a later date as I am shifting to ToW: I still have some dwarves units to be painted for the next battle with my kid, and as the scheduled date is closing fast, it is time to give some love to the gyrocopter and the doomseekers. See you with Pteraxii in a few weeks.

Well I am still writing the mission and discussing with @The_Oni_of_Hindsight we decided that the Imperial Side (Rescue Team) will get 3 twin Heavy Bolter Tarantulas and a twin lascannon tarantula that will have BS 5+, No movement, T 9, SV 3+, W 10, LD 7+, OC-, Tarantulas are automatic disabled in melee. Heavy Bolter Tarantulas can only engage targets they can they hurt on 4+ or better. Twin Lascannon Tarantula and only engage monsters and vehicles. I did prime the Governor and Imperial Citizens. Army Painter Matt Black Primer Army Painter Matt White Zenithal

"Non permittant vivere impuritus." Well it was a busy weekend for modelling....Did not get done as much as I would like, family life and all. The more I use Army Painter the happier I am for making the switch. The Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic line with the color sets (6-7 colors if it has a Blanche version) that gives you your next highlight is great. Especially if your paint rack is organized. Now the Warpaints Air line uses the Triad system. My favorite part is the the Air and Fanatic line do not use the same 3 colors. As an example. The hair on my Captain was painted using Matt Black, Deep Grey, and uniform grey. His cloak was painted using Matt Black, and then Warpaints Air Raven Black, and Crow Hue. Plus The John Blanche Grim Dark Shadow is amazing. So the main project for this weekend was getting the highlights, decals, and washes done to finish my captain. 3rd Company Captain Razak of the Red Hunters Chapter. The Inquisition logos and Skull decals are from Impatient Tabletop. The scrolls, checkerboards, Company number, and other knee icon all GW decals. I need to get more decals from Impatient Tabletop, as my Chapter decals are 2 decals layered and not the actual decals the "Inquisition Skull" they offer. Leg scroll says "Razak" and Shield Scroll "Faith" and "Honor". I really happy with how he came out. Other projects that were worked on. Assault Intercessors (one built) basing on 500 pts (3 models done) Basecoated models (Scenario Models and Librarian) Librarian Zarghul Army Painter paints used: Warpaints Air Matt Black Primer Warpaints Air Matt White Primer Zenithal Warpaints Air Omega Blue base Warpaints Air Ultramarine Blue Mid Warpaints Air Consul Blue highlight Warpaints Wash Blue Tone.

So, I'm slowly getting the Eradicators painted. Work and personal life have been busy, and with the six-week summer holidays just starting, I don't think that's going to improve any time soon. I'm hoping to get a couple of hours of hobby time in each week, but we'll have to see. As usual, though, I got a bit sidetracked and started painting another model. I really need to focus on getting the Eradicators finished first. The aim of this project was to get everything from the launch box painted and then expand the force to 1,000 points so I can start getting some games in. I haven't properly played 40K since late 7th Edition. I managed a few games in 8th, but I didn't play any in 9th or 10th, so I'm a bit rusty when it comes to list building. With the new Codex not too far away, I'm going to hold off buying any new models for the time being. With that in mind, here's a rough 1,000-point list using the Space Marine half of the launch box, plus a few models I already own. I've put it together in the 40K app, but because I don't have the Codex code, most of the rules are locked. I still need to sit down and work out which squads the characters should be attached to. Space Marines (Ultramarines) Reclamation Force Take and Hold Captain Heavy bolt pistol Master-crafted power weapon Relic shield Librarian Bolt pistol Force weapon Smite Chaplain with Jump Pack Bolt pistol Crozius Arcanum Ancient Bolt pistol Bolt rifle Close combat weapon Intercessor Squad (5) Sergeant with power fist Astartes grenade launcher Intercessor Squad (5) Sergeant with chainsword Astartes grenade launcher Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs Sergeant with power fist Astartes chainsword Heavy bolt pistol Ballistus Dreadnought Ballistus lascannon Ballistus missile launcher Bladeguard Veterans Heavy bolt pistols Master-crafted power weapons Eradicators Heavy bolters Land Speeder Multi-melta Onslaught gatling cannon Stormfury missile launcher Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs Bolt pistols Vanguard Veteran weapons I'm pretty sure this isn't a great list. It feels like it could do with a bit more anti-tank, but any suggestions or advice on changes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading

Having started the painting vow before 11th edition dropped I wanted to create some of the old Space Marine Combat Patrols using a handful of models. I have now completed that vow and will move on to the next, which will add models that will make up the new Assault Force and Blood Angels patrols. After that I will consider adding my unbuilt Impulsor and Dreadnought. When painting the Dreadnought I’m unsure as to wether I should paint it like a large Space Marine (i.e. in the same livery) or treat it like a vehicle with the dazzle camoflauge?

Right arm is glued on it's place. Finished ammo box and added some metals on leg. After the horror of barrels other parts are going smooth. Im add metals in different styles gloss, matt, damaged, dark, light. Tbh it would be faster just make him with one approach, but this "project " is more like training model. Next would be painted parts like barely above ammo box and I'll switch to power fist which I don't know how to paint i. Worn and torn metal on fingers and armor II. Worn armor and dark metal fingers with lightnings III. Chrome Any suggestions?

That was easy. I've expected it would turns some horrible brush fencing on tips of barrels but it's turns pretty easy. I coat it black. Once it dries put few glazes of deep magenta. And wait again. Put some white highlights here and there and add few glazes of night blue. And another glaze of magenta on top and sides. For reference I uses my stove pipe (:

...over and over again expecting... paintjob to change... Ok, Insanity is working just fine. Got result. Barrels looks nice. Now it's need a lot of fixes, secondary reflections like Dread's hull or base elements. It's great experience and challenge. Would be glad for criticism and feedback.

Did I ever tell you what the definition of insanity is? Insanity is doing the exact... same thing... over and over again expecting... Something to change... That. Is. Crazy Looks like I bite more than can chow. Heh, for some reason I had feeling I'm kind of artist and can do anything I can want. There is 4th attempt to paint cursed Gatling cannon. First 3 are just a mess. Im add base coat, it's all right. Add first layer and it's almost fine, add second and get all ribbed tube. And can't fix transition again and again. It's works just fine on larger details or smaller. But cannon of exact size where any wrong strokes are visible and small enough to make it's hard to paint. Again and again til I found the ray way to put stroke. Any way I hope(no hope in the dark future) I find proper approach and now slowly building metal.

"Non permittant vivere impuritus." I finally got around to painting a Test model for my Red Hunters Space Marines. Of course I can not paint a basic model for as my test bed, I have to use my Armageddon Captain. Right now he is what I am calling "I swear he is not a Blood Angel Space Marine" stage. Honestly this stage will last until his decals are added. This will go for most of the army. III Company Captain Razak of the Red Hunters Chapter Paints used (All Army Painter): Warpaints Air Matt Black Primer (Airbrush) Warpaints Air Matt White (Airbrush) Zenithal Warpaints Air Encarmine Red Basecoat Warpaints Air Pure Red Highlight Warpaints Air Archangel Red Highlight 2 Warpaint Fanatic Barbarian Flesh Skin tone Warpaint Fanatic Matt Black Future Metallic and Black areas Warpaint Fanatic Brigandine Brown Pteruges Warpaints Fanatic Tundra Taupe ground basecoat. Still need to paint: Weapon Scabbards and Holster (Brown) Ork Skull (Bone) Scrolls and Purity Seal Parchments (whitish brown) Need to decide on: Purity Seal Wax color (Darker Red, Pink, Purple or Green) Inner cloak color (White, Black or Purple) Outer cloak color (Black, White, or Purple) Weapon handles (Purple or Brown) Tassels (White or Purple) For wax color I am leaning towards the darker red or a violet color as the armor is already done and the darker red/ purple tint will stand out against it. For the Inner Cloak I think white maybe the best option to give it a nice pop of color and Red =][= inside at the corners. The Outer Cloak being Black will be nice since he will have Red Hunters logo (White Skull, Red =][= )on back of the cloak. His left knee needs something I am sure what, yet.

Well I decided to make my Armageddon Marines into Red Hunters, and while building I decided to add my Dawn of War Onslaught models to the pile. Then I pulled the unbuilt Hammerstrike Storm Speeder, Assault Intercessors, and Heavy Intercessors. Here is the built models: Start of the Intercessor squad with Ancient Librarian and Judiciar Chaplain and Eradicators Heavy Bolter Eradicator Vanguard Veterans and Chaplain Bladeguard Vets, Bladeguard Ancient, and Captain. I ordered some Inceptors to make in to Plasma Inceptors and I want to split the Introductory set with @The_Oni_of_Hindsight Also adding an Inquisitor, 2 Imperial Agents, and 2 Armigers to the list.