Vaaish Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 It's been ages since I posted and update to this army, but I've finally finished up a project that's been languishing for years. I've kept saying I was going to paint up my rhinos but pretty much every other project got in the way. First it was 40k troops, then it was land speeders, then a dreadnought, three epic armies and a large commission, >5k Imperial Fleet for BFG... you know things happened. Anyway I decided that the running joke had gotten too old and set down to paint these up. I still have one more, but it'll be a good while before he comes into play anyway. I've learned several things through this project. To start, tanks and khaki are a pain without an airbrush; you shouldn't try out new weathering techniques on models that took three months to paint; and crazy hieroglyphs are possible. :P I nearly ruined Rhino 1 attempting to do chipped paint. While the technique did alright, it just didn't look like the chipping I'd done with a sponge. For those interested the writing on the right side DOES in fact translate. Both rhinos are listed as being the Regiment of Re. It then gives the names for the rhinos. Rhino 1 (kerew) translates as "the chariot of the Justified, much beloved of Osiris who is upon his throne, the lord of eternity. The second rhino (akhet) translates "the charior of the Horizon, much beloved of Osiris who is upon his throne, the lord of eternity. In middle egyptian writing the words ma'a kherew literally mean the true of voice and was used as a euphemism for the deceased. Akhet, the word for horizon, can also translate as tomb. I realize it's a little arcane, but I thought it would be nice to add a tad of humor in the naming of a vehicle that tends to get labeled as a death trap. :) So here you are, enjoy the somewhat messed up rhinos: http://www.twolandscreative.com/wip/40k/marines/rhino1.jpg http://www.twolandscreative.com/wip/40k/marines/rhino2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Very nice work! Great choice of colours and the painting is as exceptional as always. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolf75 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Wow, very clean paint jobs! What blew me away, tho, were the lines of hieroglyphics. Outstanding work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obliterator Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Wow, very clean paint jobs! What blew me away, tho, were the lines of hieroglyphics. Outstanding work! ^ this! I also enjoyed the dark brown parts, you got a really nice color transition going on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Thanks, though I'm really glad to have these critters finished. Believe it or not, I'm actually running out of 40k stuff to paint. I'm a little surprised I've managed not buying anything new until the backlog has dropped this far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 You're lucky :) I got heaps of models just waiting for paint. Your paintjob here is great, btw. I love the rhino. - Natanael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epistolary_Kalphanian Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Love your work, mate! Looks very well-Egyptian-ey to me. Suave, indeed. Can you post some pics of the Commander and/or Chaplain, s'il vous plais? Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Thanks! The commander was actually one of the first models I've done conversion work with and I could probably do much better if I bothered to redo him. The chaplain was originally for the DIY swap two years ago but got appropriated after the event. The only pic I have on hand is from before I cracked him off the base and properly centered the model. http://www.twolandscreative.com/wip/40k/marines/MasterKherew.jpg http://www.twolandscreative.com/wip/40k/marines/chaplaincombo.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epistolary_Kalphanian Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Yeah, those are sweet as mate. Did you sculpt the icons on the shoulder pads and leg greaves? Your use of the sergeant head is cool, so very fitting for a traditionally low-ranking marine head :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 The greaves were press molded from a sculpt I did and the shoulder pads insignia was sculpted by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epistolary_Kalphanian Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Fantastic stuff. Will have to post my work-in-progress Praetors of Orpheus Chapter Master and Honour Guard around here sometime and flaunt some of my own newly-discovered GS'ing awesomeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Saturnus Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 The whole this is really really great, thanks for sharing your work! The sergents power sword is awesome, but i think my favorite is your chaplain. The scroll in his hand is sweet, and he is done with skill and an eye for detail. Kudos on your fine works, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Thanks, that chaplain was actually done a year or so ago for the DIY swap and got reassigned to my chapter after the event :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattison Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 It's been ages since I updated this thread, but another project done.... or at least mostly so. The hulls in the pic might seem a little familiar to those of you following my thread and you would be right to think so. All this update is for is the turret plate and HB turrets on top to let me swap out the rhinos for razorbacks. I had originally planned on doing these stock but I just couldn't abide the targeter bit sticking up so far on a rather short turret so I chopped one up and added the lens bits in the middle making a much cleaner looking turret. I'd also planned on doing a bit of freehand on the doors in the middle, but my original idea didn't seem to fit and I'm at a loss of what else to do so I left it blank to fill in once I get inspired at a later date. http://www.twolandscreative.com/wip/40k/marines/razorback01.jpg http://www.twolandscreative.com/wip/40k/marines/razorback02.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Holy mother of..... your work is brilliant, your colours really compliment each other well. I cannot find anything else to say, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks! Glad you like it! Hopefully this year will see my Master of the forge and servitors as well as my second dread finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janitor101 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 This is the second Egyptian themed army besides my own that I have seen here on the B&C (Though I could be blind, it's a possibility), I feel all inadequate now. Though I must know how you converted the dreadnought, since I've got a Dreadnought/Captain for my Chapter, and your Dread is the closest thing to what I have in mind. Fantastic army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Priest Haelaeif Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Awesome models. Consider me a fan. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks! @Janitor: I have some of the progress shots of the dread in my other thread, here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...t&p=2178713 It's not really a how to on building one, but it should help you piece together everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DibbZi Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I gotta say the Egyptian theme is pretty freakin cool, I'm enjoying it. I was a fan for ancient Egypt in history class!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodWulf Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Very nicley done. Excellent color scheme and execution of the scheme. Very unique Chapter, looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janitor101 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I saw the work in progress topic, but I'm not entirely sure how you made the new upper portions up the dreadnought's armor, and the new Sarcophagus front. Is that all plasticard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yes, it's all plasticard with a touch of greenstuff here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 It seems I've not really updated this thread for some time. I guess I've been pretty distracted but after much time and nearly a month painting I've finished up my Master of the Forge. Eventually servitors will appear, and I hope before Christmas, but you never know. I've got to say this guy just has so much detail that it took forever to paint everything up and even then it got a bit rushed on the harness. I tried a bit different lighting for the photos which mostly worked but seems to have killed the shading on the shoulderpads. Hope you like him! http://www.twolandscreative.com/wip/40k/marines/motf.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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