Alpha PTP Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Greetings one and all. I have decided to start a new army in celebration of the new Codex. I had four squads of tactical marines lying around, and my All Hallows Guard are based off of 4th edition. With Tank Hunter-less devastators, and the ability to not have a heavy weapon in a tactical squad unless it is ten men strong, I need to figure out a new army. Anywho, let's move onto the models! I had a Hall of Honor thread to show off my test marine. I got some good responses and advice, and I have tried to apply it to this current model. I am going for above table-top quality with this army. I really want to win another Best Army award, so I will try my hardest. I plan on getting some transfer paper and print out SotE symbols, but if I can't, I'll free hand them. Here is the first model. I hope to update this every-other day. I am part of a lot of the drama and art department at my school, so I can get a tad busy. Also, help me decide what kind of bases I want to do. I might cast some resin bases and create some cool stuff. http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/HollowJester/ScythesoftheEmperorTest2-1-1.jpg http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/HollowJester/ScythesoftheEmperorTest2-2-1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 i like it alot!! especially how you have painted the collar yellow as well, keep it up . these guys will look great as a squad Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I think it looks awesome! The yellow is brilliant,really nice and vibrant and strong. His face is perfect,makes him looks sinister and intimidating. Going to follow this thread with interest! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 what color are his shoulder pads gonna be , yellow inset or trim? oh and im loving the skin tones,,! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 what color are his shoulder pads gonna be , yellow inset or trim? Yellow inset with the double scythe insignia. Maybe a small yellow scythe freehand painting on the right hand. Thanks for all of the kind words so quickly. I am going to try and finish him up by tomorrow. It depends on how swamped I let myself get. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Toddius Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I think hes coming along great. The face is really well started and the yellow balance thus far is nice. I would suggest maybe doing a little more extream grey shading on the black. But otherwise a really promising start. This will be fun to watch develop. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 care to tell us your yellow recipe ..?? go on,,,, :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 care to tell us your yellow recipe ..??go on,,,, :) Certainly. Base model with white primer. I use Krylon Outdoor primer, but I have also used Armory primer. Both work just as well, but Amory can "crackle."Paint the desired yellow area's with a watered down Sunblast Yellow (Vallejo Game Color. I haven't used GW paints in years.)Do a 5:1:2 ratio of Yellow Ink, Chestnut Ink, and water.Highlight with Sunblast Yellow. Highlight with Bald Moon Yellow.Highlight with White. Use Chestnut Ink to go into the cracks of armor plating. Don't use too much, or it will go all over the yellow. Despite how complicated it sounds, it is quite fast. I got the yellow done on four models in about an hour or so. That isn't bad considering it is one, if not the most dominate part of the model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 awesome thanks , heres a chart that might help some people about the colors between GW and vallejo http://www.moonlightmodels.co.uk/shop.php/...-chart/i_6.html lets be honest tho the names say it all... thanks very much anyway Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuchinawa Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Ok that Skin is much better them my local guy. (You know the one) I'm for dead 'Nids on the base (given the backround) or maybe a sorta Urban them? Sorta like the Venguard Vets's Bases Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Ok that Skin is much better them my local guy. (You know the one) I'm for dead 'Nids on the base (given the backround) or maybe a sorta Urban them? Sorta like the Venguard Vets's Bases I really don't like putting dead-things on bases. I find that it looks tacky. I also don't have any Tyranid friends who could give me scraps to load my bases with. :) I was thinking of doing an urban or industrial theme. Who knows, I'll test when I find the time to take away from the models, rather than the bases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Molotov Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Very nice to see you getting places with this army. Also it's nice to hear you're going for the double-scythes as a symbol. I think that's definitely a key part of the Chapter. Good luck! Have you given any thought to an army list? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khrangar Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 What about slightly infested urban bases? Test marine looks amazing though. I quite like the skin and the yellow rebreather. Khrangar Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castedite Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Your yellow is amazing, as well as the skintone. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yup, looking tops. The painting itself is awesome, but I'd personally be careful about making the contrast too strong between the recesses and the lightest level of highlights. To me it's bordering on too drastic a difference with that super pale yellow you're moving up to, next to the comparatively simple black, though ultimately that's just a style preference. Squads of these guys would look absolutely excellent... I'd love to see a character model too :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugar-free Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 that's what im talking about. he looks sweet!!! well i think you have to go with yellow shoulders so you can see your chapter insignia. black trim. but the black trim might get lost with his chest plate. maybe all yellow. could work, not sure though, but i am sure that i love the paint job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugar-free Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 oh ya, you could do it the opposite way and free hand a yellow scythe. that would look really good sorry, just some more 2 cent Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Very nice to see you getting places with this army. Also it's nice to hear you're going for the double-scythes as a symbol. I think that's definitely a key part of the Chapter. Good luck! Have you given any thought to an army list? I know I want to do a unit of Sternguard, but make them Deathwatch as I said in the other thread. I find it fitting that the SotE would employ other marines to help them, seeing as how there are barely two battle companies left. It will be a pain to paint the two scythes, but if I can find a way of printing off transfers, I will do it. So... all I have planned in my list are seven terminators and a terminator Chaplain (my heavily converted one from the All Hallows Guard.), a Crusader, two tactical squads, and one unit of Sternguard. That is just what is up in the air. I have to read more into the Codex. @Khrangar: There is a good idea, but I want to see what else I can do. @Draakur: As I said, a character model is in the concept art stage. I understand what you mean, and I will keep it in consideration when painting future miniatures, mate. @sugar-free: I think I am going to do the inset yellow with the symbol black. I might do it reverse for officers or characters. We'll see. Glad you approve of the new paint scheme! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorinoFan Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Very nice to see you getting places with this army. Also it's nice to hear you're going for the double-scythes as a symbol. I think that's definitely a key part of the Chapter. Good luck! Have you given any thought to an army list? I know I want to do a unit of Sternguard, but make them Deathwatch as I said in the other thread. I find it fitting that the SotE would employ other marines to help them, seeing as how there are barely two battle companies left. It will be a pain to paint the two scythes, but if I can find a way of printing off transfers, I will do it. So... all I have planned in my list are seven terminators and a terminator Chaplain (my heavily converted one from the All Hallows Guard.), a Crusader, two tactical squads, and one unit of Sternguard. That is just what is up in the air. I have to read more into the Codex. @Khrangar: There is a good idea, but I want to see what else I can do. @Draakur: As I said, a character model is in the concept art stage. I understand what you mean, and I will keep it in consideration when painting future miniatures, mate. @sugar-free: I think I am going to do the inset yellow with the symbol black. I might do it reverse for officers or characters. We'll see. Glad you approve of the new paint scheme! :lol: for the painting problem, a stencil based on the transfer sheet that is out there could work well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugar-free Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I think I am going to do the inset yellow with the symbol black. I might do it reverse for officers or characters. We'll see. Glad you approve of the new paint scheme! ya, i think that would work perfectly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam13n Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Nice... Loving the skin, very smooth... the yellow looks even better than before and the black looks excellent... **prods gently** Finish him!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1767980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Nice... Loving the skin, very smooth... the yellow looks even better than before and the black looks excellent... **prods gently** Finish him!! He will be finished by tomorrow when I update again. I didn't get that much work done on him last night, but I can work a lot tonight. I'm glad the black looks a lot better. That is going to make painting my chaplain possible for me. When I originally built him, I was too scared of painting him because I couldn't paint black well. :lol: @CorinoFan: There are places on the web where you can buy blank transfer papers. I just need to figure out where. I already know where I can get some good stencils. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1768041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
risK Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 You've done a great paint job there. Especially the yellow looks very crisp. Not to mention that the face looks awesome. I read the suggestion about the Tyranid bits and can understand your dislike for alien bodies on your bases. But an old tutorial about battle damages came to mind. It can't be found on the new GW homepage but some countries/regions haven't moved to the new website, so I found it here Battle Damage Tutorial by GW. I'd go for scratches and acid to reflect battles against the Tyranids without having to show them. But that's a matter of taste, your marine is great as it is right now. And you've got a little typo in your subtitle, the home world is Sotha. Keep 'em coming, can't wait to see more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1768230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Awesome yellow. I like it!! Well done :D . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1768270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Diablo Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thats coming along great Alpha, much improved over the first one (even though the first looked amazing). Any chance of sharing how you did the black? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151861-scythes-of-the-emperor-paint-a-thon/#findComment-1768391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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