Archidamus

The last five members of Squad Brakeon are complete. All that is left is to decide if I want to base them in the same manner as my test model. Part way through I decided to abandon the red edge highlight continue using silver as the main armour highlight. The shoulder pads and weapon cases still receiving their grey highlight. Next up will be the Praetor and Terminators as I fancy a slight change from regular power armour. Whether deploying by Rhino or orbital insertion by drop pod, squad Brakeon are always prepared to illumination to their enemies. Squad Brakeon, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Shock assault company Pict recovered from the Severing of Volantis-7 The Flayed Hand chapter had taken to the new teachings of Lorgar without hesitation, and the warriors of its 3rd battalion were no exception. Although the deeper truths and meanings of the rites and pacts they partook in were obfuscated from many of the line troops. Diabolist Jadek Tarn assured his brothers of the new faith, indeed he was a testament to the power of the new order. With careful precision, he guided his brothers in applying their scripture and runes in geomatics patterns. When the squad aligned in pre-ordained patterns they would assist them in battle.

A smaller update today. All the infantry have now had the red and black applied to them and are awaiting their highlights and other details to be completed. I have all but finished the first five marines of tactical squad Brakeon. The remaining five just need their silver highlights and battle damage applying. Squad Brakeon were the first squad to be equipped with MkVI power armour in the aftermath of their escape from Calth. It was they that discovered the armour in the bowels of ravaged a waystation. What legion the armour was destined for could not be determined but it would be used to replace the war ravaged wargear of the Flayed Hand's 23rd shock assault company. Under the direction of Sergeant Brakeon the squad were quick to inscribe runes and cuneiform into their new armour. To outsiders of the squad it is nought but gibberish and random astrological patterns. The precise meaning is not known outside of the squad and the Diabolist Jadek Tarn.

Thanks. I hope we can both find inspiration in each others armies. My force is based primarily on survivors of the Flayed Hand that managed to escape from Calth before the start of the Underworld War They were able to re-join the bulk of the legion for the rest of the Shadow Crusade. Between the Shadow Crusade and Terra there is room to expand on what they were doing. There was also the question of would they find out they were sent to Calth ultimately to die and of their abandonment by their commanders. Would that change their outlook of legion high command and that war itself? I cant take all the credit for the red. After choosing to do Word Bearers I recalled that Duncan had done a video for WarhammerTV a few years ago. My only alteration to the scheme was the addition of Iron Hands Steel for a metallic highlight and for battle damage. This was because I wasn't sure if I liked using a regular red to highlight the metallic red armour. I chose to do both but in a limited fashion so it wasn't (hopefully) to overpowering. Red armour (video link): It starts with a Leadbelcher undercoat. Then an all over application of Basilicanum Grey contrast, which is very much like a pre-shade. You could substitute this for a darker silver like Iron Warriors. After this it is a controlled application of Flesh Tearers Red contrast. I have experimented with using Black Templar in the recesses of the model to add extra depth. I don't have anything new model wise but I did decide to grab some pics of a few of the models I have been working on and the test model. This model decided that it would be the Word Bearers. I didn't have much for basing to hand so went with Armageddon Dust to try and capture Calth as it was being subjected to the slaughter being undertaken and the death of the star unleashing radiation on the planet. I deicded to only paint the frontal sections of the MkIII in the red leaving the MkII suit a dark silver. I wanted it to represent a legionary that had not yet completed his armour refit prior to Calth so still wore the old colours under the old. A close up of the Terminator. With the extra panels and banding there is a lot more to work with colour wise compared to the the MkVI marines. With any luck I should have the remaining terminators and tactical marines painted by the weekend so I can finish of highlights and move onto the Spartan.

Greetings all. It has been a quick minute since I posted on the forums (way back in the depths of 2019). Some of you may recall my Thousand Sons, but this time I am back with a slightly different shade of red, the arterial red of the XVIIth legion. My friend wanted to get back into heresy and what better way then to split the launch box. This gave us both a core foundation to build on as we evenly split the tactical marines and terminators. I wanted to go with a look that was metallic red reminiscent of what was found in Book 2 Massacre and Book 5 Tempest. I chose the Flayed Hand chapter to represent the bulk of the legionaries though members of other Chapters will be appearing due to their presences on the lovely transfer sheet. Below are my initial works (not pictured is the Spartan). I've not quite decided on an expansion direction. Likely expansion directions include the Kratos, a mix of Rhinos and Drop Pods to lean into different rites of war, and then a unit of Procurators from the exemplary battles. Flayed Hand Chapter, 3rd Battalion First tactical squad - During the build process I had built all the bodies up and promptly forgot which arms paired best with each body, this led to some more varied posing with the bolters. For colour variety of the armour I have incorporated more black and silver panels on the back-packs. I also blacked in some of the beaks. As I had ran out of spare bolt pistols, I decided that the plasma pistols would become warpfire pistols for which I wanted an eerie green glow. After initial highlights on the armour I then apply a highlight with iron hands steel to reemphasis the metallic look of the armour and to added battle damage. Tactical squad two - This was the squad I built first and very much stuck to the instructions. Head poses do slightly mask the the repeating poses a little bit. This squad also has the most bare heads for variety. Since I used them here I didn't want repeating faces in the squad above. In the back you can see some of my initial test marines whilst I was waiting for the boxset to arrive. Now we come to Praetor Endyios Feyd, commander of the 3rd Battalion of the Flayed Hand Chapter. He is likely to be joined by a diabolist in the future. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.

The Mentor is a a traditional space marine or firstborn as they're referred to in the book. He is a Lieutenant-Commander. What Chiwie is trying to say is that: Hope that helps @Dumah.

If you don't mind him being your warlord the Dark Herald would help with his banner giving +1 leadership (and fear). But you'd not be able to have another consul choice. With the WS/BS buff he'd at least be able somewhat more able if he gets challenged. You could put him in a big unit of marauders and hope that you can challenge out with the Marauder Chief to keep him safer. Edit: Since the marauder chief would be WS 6 with 3 base attacks. No option to take AA though so chances are he'll die to HQ hunters before he gets to strike.

I was tempted to buy the apothecary set the other day (bought choom for a heavy support squad instead). But I wasn't sure how to do them, you now make me wish I had bought them as they are stunning to look at.

They're spectacular. It seems the 9th company have been humbled. They must now done the robes of the 1st Legion to hide their shame. But in all seriousness great job, maybe mine will look just as good when I get fully back to them. (Not metallic though, too lazy for that ).

As far as my brain allows I've completed my vow. I may have to revisit it to add more details and expand on some stuff, but for now it is done.

Well I was really close to finishing so I may as well get it all completed. "I Archidamus, vow to complete the 9th Company, 1st Fellowship, in the name of Captain Thaeron of the XVth Legion, by 01 January 2015 at 22:00 hours (TEN PM) GMT. This I swear in the name of Magnus the Red! All hail the Crimson King!" Link to entry Maybe this will stop me from pre-ordering Garro for the next five minutes....

I use stubborn. Only because I have no assault units to speak of currently. I did have my Librarian perils himself though, always seems to happen..... So my tactical advise is don't perils. That's about as deep as my tactical advise goes, having only played 1 heresy game so far.

I've already posted the link before but best to do it again. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315248-liber-challenge-thousand-sons-9th-company-1st-fellowship/?p=4205322 I've basically finished it. Probably about 95% complete if I'm brutally honest. Trying to get my ideas onto paper (well Word) was harder than I'd like to admit compared to some of my previous fan-fic stuff.

Well it was bound to happen at somepoint. "I Archidamus, vow to create the 9th Company, 1st Fellowship, in the name of Captain Thaeron of the XVth Legion, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of Magnus the Red! All hail the Crimson King!" I got some fun stuff planned. Edit: Link to my started challenge http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315248-liber-challenge-thousand-sons-9th-company-1st-fellowship/?p=4205322