jgemrich Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 So I finally bought into 40K and have started a space marine army. All in anticipation of joining the local group for 5th Ed. I spent the better part of the last 2 weeks assembling, priming and a base coat. I thought I'd log some progress in here. Started with a concept http://jgemrich.smugmug.com/photos/299536434_FeAAQ-XL.jpg Then a test figure http://jgemrich.smugmug.com/photos/299536437_vGXkR-M-1.jpg Base coat on the figs http://jgemrich.smugmug.com/photos/309900659_FqJ8G-XL.jpg http://jgemrich.smugmug.com/photos/309900665_XauXa-M.jpg Started on the Dreadnaught first. Base coat done and the sarcophagus complete. http://jgemrich.smugmug.com/photos/309900672_TtiZZ-M.jpg I hope to get 1000pts painted then move from there. I have a selection of old RT figures (termies and tact squad) that will accompany this yet unnamed force. Regards, John Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa_ritchie Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 John - These are looking really good so far! :P Did you use a spray can for the base? And what colour was it? I like the look of the test marine and the dread. If the test figure is a regular marine have you thought about how you will represent veterans as codex chapters usually represent veterans with the white helmet? Looking forward to seeing some more. Medusa Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1593918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgemrich Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Did you use a spray can for the base? And what colour was it? I used an airbrush w/ Black Gesso (liquitex) as a primer followed by Vallejo Air #38- Camo Medium Brown - also available in Model Color. However, Tamiya spray, red brown (TS-1) is a very close match. In fact the test figure was done with this color. The dread with the Vallejo. A quick wash/glaze of black and you definately can't tell the difference. I like the look of the test marine and the dread. If the test figure is a regular marine have you thought about how you will represent veterans as codex chapters usually represent veterans with the white helmet? Looking forward to seeing some more. Medusa The face plate will be red with the Vets, staying with a white helmet. (at least that is my plan for now). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 hooo a flying vindicator ahhhh :ph34r: love the modesl theouhg the paint job is really smooth and the base work is amazing your background makes the models seem really surreal aswell Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Molotov Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 That scheme looks a million times better on the actual model. I'm hugely impressed by it! I'm looking forward to seeing more of these guys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 jgemrich? As in... Confrontation forums jgemrich? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Never see brown marines done well, very nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgemrich Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 jgemrich? As in... Confrontation forums jgemrich? I pity the fool <_< Thanks for all the comments. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barek Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Wauw! That colour scheme is nice! I'm tempted to steal it.... Udates please!??? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialTemplari Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 hey John Very nice scheme, the paint job is top notch too, love the brown, don't see enough brown marines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgemrich Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 Here is some more work on the Dread.... finished the red and brown plates. Again thanks for the love ....and the base work is amazing I'd love to take credit for that but it is a resin base from www.dragonforge.com Wastelands II line. http://jgemrich.smugmug.com/photos/310573949_BaJV3-O.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Orion Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 jgemrich, as in the Krystal Keep jgemrich, as well? Maybe we will meet in the near future John as that is the store I frequent the most ^_^ The colors look well together. It looks as though they are battle worn already. Any ideas what the name of your chapter is? Background ideas? Please share!!!!! Orion Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgemrich Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 jgemrich, as in the Krystal Keep jgemrich, as well? Maybe we will meet in the near future John as that is the store I frequent the most ;) The colors look well together. It looks as though they are battle worn already. Any ideas what the name of your chapter is? Background ideas? Please share!!!!! Orion Yes Krystal Keep (when I can afford to drive there anymore....lol). Used to make a 3 trips a month now it's every other from Cincinnati. Name? Background? I'm a nightmare at fluff and I really don't know enough about 40K fluff to do the chapter justice. I've got a some ideas for names but it really depends on what I choose to do with the heraldry. Been working on a couple of things....stay tuned. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Great stuff man, I like the color scheme, not used much. Keep us updated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1594992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_shrike Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 seriously man...nice models. I've never been a fan of brown power armour but I really like these. The colours go together really well and they're painted well aswell. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1595109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
st.germaine Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Love to see brown on marines. Grossly underused color that usually looks great. Yours are no exception. I look forward to seeing more especially after you decide on the symbol and name. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1595136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgemrich Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 OLD SKOOL Update: Here are 5 of 10 in an old RT squad. Painted for TT play and still tweaking the recipes. Overall, I'm liking the layout and I think these will fit in despite the obvious lack of casting quality. Several mold errors made them a bit of a challenge to hide the flaws with paint. Hope you likey http://jgemrich.smugmug.com/photos/311783831_DVDn5-O.jpg Upclose of the Sgt. This is the same figure as pictured in Apocalypse pg. 42. Note the helmet on his hip. I was asked about Veteran helmet color and the red inset will indicate the force vets. http://jgemrich.smugmug.com/photos/311783832_KtUdd-O.jpg http://jgemrich.smugmug.com/photos/311783835_aW7Kz-O.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1597101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Wow they look nice, yeh its a shame about the casting qualities with the old beakies but they turned out very nicely. Are you planning on them being vets? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1597146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barek Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Great stuff! keep going! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1597385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlâdvar The Destroyer Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Very nice crisp colour scheme & wicked painting! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1597393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pugno Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 i like the colour shceme of the marines and i is alwayds nice to see some OLD marines Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1597460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgemrich Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Here is the finished Dreadnaught. I'll solicit any ideas for chapter names. I can't stop thinking "xxxx Eagles" due to the color. http://jgemrich.smugmug.com/photos/312303536_GHUZ7-O.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1598084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-relk Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 3 things: 1: that dread came up awesome 2: how do you say your name 3: how about * consuls??? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1598087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgemrich Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 3 things: 1: that dread came up awesome 2: how do you say your name 3: how about * consuls??? 1. Thanks 2. J (for John) - Gemrich - Hard G 3. I'll take it into consideration. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1598090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_shrike Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Look really nice. Did you freehand that Consuls badge? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/138150-jgemrich-crimson-harriers-army-blog-jan30th-update/#findComment-1598134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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