Brother Richard Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I am excited..Hash and crew really did a marvelous sculpt - that is not a plug it's just plain fact. I would have liked a little cush in the package but it arrived okay. The sword, mace, and armor spikes were bent, but came back just fine. This is what came in each package. I was a little concerned about scale until I sized him up... Horus is perfect! Almost no flash to remove, and I am still looking for a mold line! This is a great piece. Initial primer is brushed on (not my usual spray) to ensure I don't cover of up the tremendous detail in this model. I am not sure if the pics can even do this sculpt justice. I am still oohing and ahhing after holding it for a few days. I can't imagine any paint job showing up as bad with all this detail, but I will do my best. He will need a great base, this one is temp. Tomorrow is my big 40, I am hoping to have him ready by next weekend. We shall see. Brother Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Los Morte Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 grats! am waiting for mine to come in the mail still. looks like a really good casting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac4155 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 cool model. thanks ac ++EDIT++ Removed request in regards to how to acquire the model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigger-than-Jesus Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 cool model. thanks ac They're OOP atm, unless it really is just for re-stocking, either way they're unavailable ++EDIT++ Removed request in regards to how to acquire the model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nipples Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This is one of the primarchs that doesnt have trouble with proportions so its a nice sculpt. ;D good luck sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbadons Chosen Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 just got my 2 and they r great models but the metal does seem quite soft and the cast is rough oh and it wasnt exactly the same as the picture of the original for instance the spikes on the top or the claw on his left shoulder but still cant wait to paint mine and good luck to you and cant wait to see yours painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader of Dorn Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 It looks amazing, take your time with it so that you get the best results and remember to keep your paints thin and smooth. Even if it takes weeks to paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinzo Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 he looks a little... leany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krystalmesh Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 i didnt even know this model existed...makes me wish i could have got my hands on one before the moulds were damaged. either way, awesome model! have fun painting it, looks like it would be a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgeman Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Looks like an excellent model. Are there any IP issues with something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah-joshua Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 got mine in the mail yesterday...woohoo... from the e-mail that i got a couple weeks ago, the mould did indeed get damaged... this was gonna be a run of 500, but they only produced 100... the spare sword and claw will be put to good use on a couple of other termies, so bonus!!! the only problem i have with this mini, is that the bare head is lookin' in the wrong direction... it looks to the right, but seems like it should look left to follow the line of the sculpt, and the direction of the mace... i think i will have to put a bare plastic chaos head on him instead... that aside, it a great version of horus... cheers jah ++EDIT++ Removed request in regards to how to acquire the model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Richard Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Got the base for the armor done (4 coats of codex grey) and one coat of very weak boltgun. My nmm skills are definately not up to snuff for this piece. I am using the Artwork book as a guide. This is going to take a while... ++EDIT++ Removed request in regards to how to acquire the model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Angelus Sanctus Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Just to get things clear since it's already come up. As a formal in-thread suggestion (I'd say warning, but it felt too harsh a term) can everyone refrain from asking where and how to acquire the model in question. This is basically stemming from the IP issue, and we do not condone such behaviour. If all comments could be kept at commenting on the actual painting progress that would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 The model looks promising so far, not much to say apart from that really at this stage. Its a great model so it needs good work, something im sure your capable of doing! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Richard Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Please refrain from posting questions about purchasing ordering or where I got it. btw - Can one edit or delete the title? It should read "THE DARK LORD" because this is obviously not Horus! Just to get things clear since it's already come up. As a formal in-thread suggestion (I'd say warning, but it felt too harsh a term) can everyone refrain from asking where and how to acquire the model in question. This is basically stemming from the IP issue, and we do not condone such behaviour. If all comments could be kept at commenting on the actual painting progress that would be greatly appreciated. ++EDIT++ Minor edit :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13skullz Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 dude. how is it not horus?! i know it is the DARK LORD model and all, but it still is horus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBlessed Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Thats a great looking mini. If its the same company as has done the other primarch minis I keep on seeing then this one is of a far superior quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 btw - Can one edit or delete the title? It should read "THE DARK LORD" because this is obviously not Horus! If you were converting a Lysander from a regular terminator cap, you'd still call it your Lysander project, right? ;) p.s. (lawyer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Los Morte Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 yay, i just got my horus in yesterday!! i see barely any mould lines on it, no imperfections as far as i can tell, and the weapons were only slightly bent, which took no time at all to straighten out overall, one gorgeous model... and he's frigging HUGE too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain maximus Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 i'm waiting for the imperial priest in the back to come up and bash him in the non-existent head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frost Knight Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 i'm waiting for the imperial priest in the back to come up and bash him in the non-existent head! or throw that "holy hand gernade" of his. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Richard Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Cpt Max and Frost - The Priest was unable to harm Horus, as he went beyond 3 (he counted to 5 which is right out) before lobbing the holy hand grenade and blowing himself to tiny bits. The emperor's champ was able to cut off both arms and the chappy smashed his head, alas these were but flesh wounds, 'tis but a scratch. Horus Lives! I was able to hit the armor color pretty well with a few washes. My challenge is now the nooks and crannies of the pelt, tried a few red brown washes and I am just not happy with the look yet. More to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader of Dorn Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 You could start working on the gold, i'm sure the "Dark Lord" has a fair amount of gold on him. The preping looks good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Richard Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Crusader: Will do! All of the gold areas are beautifully detailed so it should be a simple highlight/brush to get a first coat on. I will see if I can at least get that part done tonight and post pics tomorrow. I have to admit that the pelt is going to have to wait till I searchy the tutorials for a better method. *EDIT* Pics added Here he is with two layers of brazen brass and a first dab of red gore. What a difference it made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader of Dorn Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Yeah its looking great, when you get to highlighting the red you could use a gore red/blood red/ dwarf flesh mix. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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