Master Librarian Block Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I have been lurking through Warseer for quite some time now. In fact, I have been in 40k for about a two and a half years. Unfortunately, I've had very frequent dry spells, where I have found reasons not to paint. Personally, I find it very hard to play, with unpainted marines. I hope that starting a log will not only keep me motivated, but keep others motivated as well. I don't expect this log to be as fast moving, or as ornate as others, but I want it to serve its purpose. Now, "why Dark Angels?" you might ask. Well, about three years ago, a friend introduced me to 40k. I was lured into the beast that is vanilla marines. For half a year, I debated the color scheme. I debated a name. I debated a background. After collecting about 1,000pts in random space marine armies, I realized the one chapter that I wanted was right in front of me. The First, and only, Dark Angels. Upon reading the codex, I fell in love with the models, the history, and everything about them. The concept of three different army types (Ravenwing, Deathwing, and Greenwing) was all that i needed. I started by simulating Dark Angels using my old marines, but I couldn't get into it. I realized that I needed true Dark Angels to fight as the Unforgiven. So, here I stand today, with a few squads half painted. Multiple tanks half put together. I haven't been to my local store, which is not a GW store, in a while, due to work, and school. Because of this, my motivation has disappeared. I am looking forward to starting anew. From here forward, I promise to make progress. I promise to stop making excuses. With all that out of the way, lets get to the meaty stuff. What I've had previously and still have--- (meaning it will take a very long time to take apart, and repaint.) -1 Assault Termy squad -1 Tac Squad -1 Command Squad What I've bought--- -1 tac. Squad -2 5-man vet squads -1 ravenwing squad -1 Armoured Spearhead -1 Linebreaker Squadron -2 Deathwing Squads -Many robed marines -Necron Battleforce (To take my mind off of green, bone, and black) - aannnnndddd *drumroll* a newly purchased Battle Company that should have arrived today. Due to the holidays it might not arrive until tomorrow or *gasp* Friday. I'll try and have pics up tomorrow of what I have. And, If anyone knows of some tips to deal with the shell shock of opening a battle company please tell. btw this would bring my force at ~8,000pts. Wish me luck! P.S. Happy New Year's, and here's to all those New Year painting resolutions!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firenze Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 If noone has said this, welcome to the esteemed ranks of the First. Im Grand Master Lazarus Firenze of the 3rd company, Master of the Armoury. I hope I can help guide you in your task. (there is a cookie in it for you if you complete the lot by July!) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/#findComment-1825991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Librarian Block Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 I want cookie! A challenge has been place before me, so I must accept. This could get interesting. Wait til you see how much I haven't done. Ok ladies and gentlemen, the new year is finally upon us. And with the new year, I have my first update. So, about last month, I was at work, and my manager decided we didn't need a display case. Guess who snagged it? Yup, i did. Some of the glass is damaged, but you can't beat free. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/AS_1_1_09.jpg Old Stuff - or rather what i could find of them. Barely worth the picture. they've got about three layers of paint, and are crappily put together. Anyways, here they are. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/OS_1_1_09.jpg http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/OS2_1_1_09.jpg Tac Squad 1 - out of all of my marines, I think I did the best on the ML marine. Hope you agree. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/TACSQ1_GROUP_1_1_09.jpg http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/TACSQ1_SGT_FRONT_1_1_09.jpg I just love this pose http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/TACSQ1_PLAS_1_1_09.jpg http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/TACSQ1_ML_FRONT_1_1_09.jpg http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/TACSQ1_ML_BACK_1_1_09.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/#findComment-1826294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Librarian Block Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Dev Squad - This is the squad with the most amount of progress done, which is still, not a lot. Personally, I think the robes go well with the heavy weapons. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DEVSQ1_GROUP_1_1_09.jpg http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DEVSQ1_SGT_1_1_09.jpg http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DEVSQ1_PLAS_1_1_09.jpg http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DEVSQ1_LAS_1_1_09.jpg http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DEVSQ1_HB1_1_1_09.jpg Deathwing - All I've got to so say is: Painting bone is a major pain. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DW1_1_1_09.jpg http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DW2_1_1_09.jpg Best one so far http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DW_SB_1_1_09.jpg Ravenwing - not too much progress unfortunately http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/RWS1_B1_1_1_09.jpg The infamous land speeder. Not together. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/RWS1_LS1_1_1_09.jpg Tanks - gotta love em Armoured Spearhead http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/GROUP_1_1_09.jpg Originally, I thought painting a DW LR would be easier this way. Still a pain. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DWLR_1_1_09.jpg Linebreaker - I'm debating about putting huge caution stripes on the dozer of the one vindicator. Thoughts? http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/LB_GROUP_1_1_09.jpg Other odds and ends Ezekiel and Jump Chaplain http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/IC_GROUP_1_1_09.jpg These were old, but I was able to strip them. once sword brethren, these marines are now under the First. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/VET_SB_GROUP_1_1_09.jpg I've decided that since i'm getting so many tac squads with the battle company, I might as well convert one, so here are two bolter marines that are part of said squad. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/TACS6_GROUP_1_1_09.jpg So, thats what i've got. The battle company still hasn't come in but what can you do. Not much painting to comment on, but C&C are welcome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/#findComment-1826296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Fingered Villain Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Looks like your on the right track, clean crisp painting. It can be hard to keep the motivation to paint when swamped with so much plastic, i've been working through my project back log since seventh grade. Seems you've got a good grasp on painting, should try and dabble with high lights and shades. Just remember to keep your paints real thin and work slowly. cheers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/#findComment-1826356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Harte Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Paintings ok so far mate! For those deathwing, if you find them a pain, consider investing in a spray-gun or air brush. Speeds things up and allows for more enjoyable painting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/#findComment-1826389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 very cool. i've never really tries mass assembly and painting before since i always build an army slowly. nice minis. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/#findComment-1826793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Librarian Block Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys. @ MFV - yeah, i think more definite highlights are the next step. Its something that I want to have down pat before I start painting the battle company. @ Fire Harte - I've thought of using an air brush, but there isn't much money in the budget. I know you might think I'm crazy saying there's no room for an air brush with all the plastic i've got, but its true. I'm also in the process of saving for college. :D @ Sons of Horus - Me neither. This should be fun putting all these marines together. On a different note, I got a call from my local store. They've got my Battle Company :) . Unfortunately, I've been forced to take a surprise trip to central PA to visit family, so I won't be back to work on it till mid Saturday. So, on a 3 hour drive both ways, it'll be me, my rulebook, and my codex. Also, I entered the Librarium painting challenge, hoping to complete two tac squads and two rhinos by feb. 28th. If I can't do that, then I will be stuck looking at plastic much longer than I thought. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/#findComment-1827154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Harte Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 All I have to say mate is: Bah Humbug. Regardless of airbrush or no airbrush, this is some nice stuff you have here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/#findComment-1827166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Librarian Block Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Ahhhhhhh! its been so long. I haven't been holding up my end of the bargain. its been nearly a month and i haven't posted ANYTHING. This will change today. in the meantime, I have put together almost a whole battle company, with the help of some miniatures i had before. From the box, i still have 5 rhinos, one razorback, half a command squad, and 40 tac marines. surprisingly, the large amounts of plastic have not upset my brain too much. without further ado: http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/army2_1_27_09.jpg The first four squads are tac squads, and the last one is a partial dev squad. I'm still debating which medium weapons to take in the tac squads. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/army_1_27_09.jpg once again, the front four are tac, and the last one is dev. this dev squad is full however. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/assaultsqs_1_27_09.jpg my two 10-man assault squads. These models are awesome. unfortunately i got a little too into it, and put on the backpacks before paintng. whoops. they'll just be a pain to paint. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/Rhinos_1_27_09.jpg my rhinos so far. 5 more to go. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/asssgt_1_27_09.jpg the sergeant to one of the assault squads. he's just awesome looking. i also decided that i would use only beaky helmets for the assault squads. thoughts. i used the DA upgraded beaky for the sergeants. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/apoth_1_27_09.jpg This is my apothecary. love the helmet. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/apoth2_1_27_09.jpg another apothecary shot http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DWcommsgt_1_27_09.jpg Deathwing command squad sergeant. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/mtblock/DWbanner_1_27_09.jpg My deathwing standard bearer. my free hand is horrendous, but i'll try. The deathwing apothecary is on the way... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/#findComment-1861944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tancred Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Nice start, talk about jumping into the deep end lol! I'm abit of a newbie too and its inspiring to see such a huge army of unforgiven. Look forward to see more -Callum Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156205-apocalyptic-dark-angel-log/#findComment-1861973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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