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So I listened to Helsreach and one thing led to another... and here I am starting a new crusade! I really enjoyed painting this guy, which coincidentally was my first marine in all the time I've painted Warhammer! I think he came out okay, what do you reckon? I'm going to periodically update this thread with the progress of my Black Templars collection, that I aim to get in a good place by this time next year. I'm going to push myself to learn one new painting technique with each set. With this one, it was painting purity seals. I think they came out okay! I also can't resist a bit of headcannon, so enjoy! Next up... Sword Bretheren! *** It was strange for Lieutenant Valerious Trebane to be among those for whom The Emperor's first crusade had never finished when he himself had been psycho-indoctrinated with a history of the Imperium that screamed at his mind that this Indomitus Crusade was something new. To some this may have felt like a minor detail, but to he whom had begun his time of service in the Yellow Armour of the Imperial Fists it meant everything. He was grateful that his superiors had agreed with him that his religious devotion was better suited to his brothers in The Black Templars, but whilst they were happy to part ways with him the reception was not the same amongst his new kin. Perhaps they hadn't yet realised that he too understood the unspoken driver of their continued quest across the stars? In a way, he felt that he articulated it better than they could precisely because he had come from another mighty chapter first. That outside perspective made him understand that these hallowed knights never lost sight of the glory and awe of the first great crusade. That they still lived it today, was beautiful. He sensed their quiet discomfort, that he had arrived seemingly untested but with the rank of command. The only thing that held them back from open challenge was theur shared forefather - Rogal Dorn. Had he hailed from any other chapter, it might have been different. Never the less, he was here, and soon he would make known his worth in the field of battle. Soon...

Hi all. My current work in progress! This is the start of my first attempt at painting a dreanought in many years of engaging this hobby. In fact, this is actually my first space marine model too! I have spent a long long time avoiding Space Marines but I've finally taken the plunge! I generally hate painting vehicles, as I don't use an airbrush and don't have the space for one at the moment. But for once, I decided to try and get some gradients done by hand. This is my first attempt at painting a dreadnought. The should pads need a little tidy up on the transition, but generally I'm happy with the other gradients. Does anyone have a good colour scheme to paint the base a red sand colour? Here's to the start of The Crusade!