Thantoes Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I managed to get one of these at UK Gamesday and have finally finished it. Thought I would put up some pics for everyone to see what it looks like painted. From the front. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/2949084750_4ab3d2b87b_b.jpg From the sides http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2948231853_7f573b3dab_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2949085054_317047b646_b.jpg And from the top to show off my first ever homemade base :D http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2949085260_4bf2278918_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother DjoulZ Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 i like your banner and your base a lot ! well done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A17roolz Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Some of the highlights are a bit glaring, but otherwise good stuff... and I agree, the banner is ace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trajan Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 looking really good. Well done Thantoes. -Trajan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 looks great especially areas like the head i think it would look a bit better with some battle damage, it looks a bit clean especially with the tyranid remains everywhere the red on the banner looks a little flat, could easily be the picture though are the stormbolters usually there it looks cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thantoes Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 The storm bolters come with the forgeworld CCW's. There should be a sensor on the right hand side but forgeworld sent me the wrong plasma cannon so used an additional storm bolter. The second one cant be used in game but does look nice. Also as to battle damage, I never model it as I find that clean models are more adaptable to any game. Looks a little wierd to have a mud encrusted terminator or dreadnough walking through spaceship corridors etc. Just a personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Freaking lovely jubbly man! Gotta love the old wise ones- very nice base by the way, in fact a good all round piece! I just stood on my kitten... :lol: not on purpose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Also as to battle damage, I never model it as I find that clean models are more adaptable to any game. Looks a little wierd to have a mud encrusted terminator or dreadnough walking through spaceship corridors etc. Just a personal preference. agreed... i like a nice clean model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull_Lord Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I prefer a bit deeper / darker blue myself, but you sir, paints an amazing light blue. That Dreadnought looks seriously intimidating from the front with the two Storm Bolters. I think the Plasma Cannon barrel drilling should be a bit bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thantoes Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 You are the second person to recommend the barrel being widened. I think as soon as I have unpacked my tools from my house move I will do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 ah once again FW has done it!!!!! :D :P :P incredible model although i'd prefer a fist and not a claw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blood_raven_240 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 That is the most kick-:cussin-ass model I've ever seen, dude. Painting... FW... the lot. GD winner easily. AWESOME XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thWS Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Nice work on the dread. Just ordered one this morning as part of my 3rd Company project. Through the magic of Google, I found yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKhalilX Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 amazing paintjob. the more i see dreads with plasma cannon the more i am debating getting that over an assault cannonfor when i order the FW chaplain dread. man that looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drudge Dreadnought Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I like it, but i think it could use some gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrahawk Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 A nice looking Venerable Dread. :P I really like the FW model and I think you managed to do justice to this bad boy. Now, find some bugs to melt and crush in the name of the Emperor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thantoes Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 amazing paintjob. the more i see dreads with plasma cannon the more i am debating getting that over an assault cannonfor when i order the FW chaplain dread. man that looks great. I really think that plasma is the way to go with these guys. Sure an assault cannon is theoretically a better weapon because of its rending abilities but plasma is is just so much more scary in my opinion. Make it venerable and you are unlikely to scatter enough to go totally off target and you dont overheat which is always good. I really have had alot of success with this set up. The chaplain dread rocks. I have one and built it up as an Ironclad. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...=161901&hl= It really is a monstously good investment and has never failed get back its points cost. I like it, but i think it could use some gold. The only place that gold could potentialy go would be on the aquila shield and I think that would have been far far too much. I also based his scheme on my Tyranid Vets squad (blue and white helmet, white trim) The tyranid bits and pieces on the dread match the ones on the squad as well. That being said I have seen some Ultra Ven Dreads with the gold wings and they do look really good. Though I think you have to make sure its a darker, duller gold to match the venerable status. Shining gold would not work at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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