Honda Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 My Brothers, I am happy to present to you my new command squad...which will immediately become obsolete when the codex comes out. :tu: However, fear not, it will become an honored tactical squad and continue service for the Emperor. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/hkowabunga/Apocalypse%20Lords/Tacticals/DeathRainRun45071.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/hkowabunga/Apocalypse%20Lords/Tacticals/DeathRainRun45069.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/hkowabunga/Apocalypse%20Lords/Tacticals/DeathRainRun45068.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/hkowabunga/Apocalypse%20Lords/Tacticals/DeathRainRun45065.jpg Close up of the banners http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/hkowabunga/Apocalypse%20Lords/Tacticals/DeathRainRun45063.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/hkowabunga/Apocalypse%20Lords/Tacticals/DeathRainRun45061.jpg My WIP thread with the same name can provide a lot of the work up shots. C&C greatly appreciated! Cheers, Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmunzelhase Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 amazing work. I like them. How did you paint the armor of your xomander? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1674318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trajan Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Nice work Honda, and excellent banners!! <_< -Trajan Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1674321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 How did you paint the armor of your xomander? Here is a step by step breakdown: 1. Basecoat sprayed matte black 2. A very thin coat of 5050 Scorched Earth/Chaos Black 3. A thinned coat of Dark Angels Green 4. 2-3 coats of VMC Bronze 5. Then I mixed VMC Silver with VMC Bronze and did the highlights on the open areas 6. Several thin washes of a brown/black ink I like the VMC Bronze a lot because it is a paler yellow without the orange component that GW's Bronze has. Cheers, Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1674954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.(Space)Marine Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Ahh, they look scary with their green glowing eyes (is that the idea?)...but they are well painted. Nice work. Also I like the name. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1675156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I like how there's no head vents. And the glowy eyes are cool. Nice job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1675249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkling Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Wow, absolutely love the banners. The armor is great looking too. The glowing eyes work well on the helmeted marines, but not so sure about the bare-headed one. Probably just me though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1675386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 The glowing eyes work well on the helmeted marines, but not so sure about the bare-headed one. Probably just me though. Yeah, it can be a bit of a stretch on the libby. While I was working him up I had this odd conversation in my head: Trooper 1: Dude, don't make him angry Trooper 2: How do I know when he's angry? Trooper 1: Dude, his EYES glow! <I know, pity me> So between that idea and the fact that: 1) All the eyes in my army glow except for one 2) I didn't want to work him up and then have him sport some Homer Simpson eyes Meant that I took a conservative approach to his face and went with something cinematic. I have an upcoming project where I will be pushing myself in the area of painting faces, in particular eyes. However, given that I needed to get this squad done so that I could kick off other things, it meant that I needed to take the path of least resistance...and I still had to fiddle with his eyes quite a bit just to get them to this stage. :D Anyway, thanx for the comments and I look forward to getting him on the table so he can turn his "angry eyes" on xenos scum and heretics. Cheers, Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1675628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmunzelhase Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 How did you paint the armor of your xomander? Here is a step by step breakdown: 1. Basecoat sprayed matte black 2. A very thin coat of 5050 Scorched Earth/Chaos Black 3. A thinned coat of Dark Angels Green 4. 2-3 coats of VMC Bronze 5. Then I mixed VMC Silver with VMC Bronze and did the highlights on the open areas 6. Several thin washes of a brown/black ink I like the VMC Bronze a lot because it is a paler yellow without the orange component that GW's Bronze has. Cheers, Thanks Honda! I like your paintscheme a lot and wondered how you did this. greetz. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1675657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I love your use of banners and the use of freehand and backpack icons add a lot of detail. Can't say to much about your paint job because great, its above great, I love your metal work. BigJon Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1675672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1f Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Those guys could pass off for some Stern Guard Veterans if you really wanted. Nice looking models though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1675925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenocidal Maniac Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Those are really, really nice. I love the armor. The banners are wonderful as well. Good job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1675999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor's Champion Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Those guys are awesome. Is that a single Command Squad???? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1676094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Is that a single Command Squad???? Ah, I see someone counted all the guys, a cookie for the guy from Houston. :) Yes, it is a single command squad. I painted an extra tactical guy on the assumption that the new codex might not allow two meltas in a command squad. Little did I know that the nature of the command squad would change and that only captains would be able to get them. Sooooo, I'll pull one melta, add the bolter guy, then put a vet sgt with BP/PF, thus becoming my fourth tactical squad. The spare melta will either find his way into another tactical squad (his armor representing veteran type status) or I may make up three more like him and put them with a captain. This would most likely become an Apocalypse type unit that comes in a drop pod. I'm glad you guys like the unit. I spent a fair amount of time working on how to make them distinctive, so that they would stand out, but not too divergent looking from my regular scheme. The light bronze seems to work to that effect. Anyway, I've got lots of interesting stuff lined up for the future as I continue to develop the army for Apocalypse. Thank you greatly for the C&C, it is really appreciated. Cheers, Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1676209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialTemplari Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 very nice Honda, love those banners, another great addition to your chapter, you will have to post a picture of the chapter so far. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1676272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.(Space)Marine Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Anyway, thanx for the comments and I look forward to getting him on the table so he can turn his "angry eyes" on xenos scum and heretics. Say hello to...Mr. ANGRY EYES! ... Sorry just had to say it... :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144462-apocalypse-lords-command-squad/#findComment-1677143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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