Griddon Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Hi all. A while since I have posted here. Just thought I'd post my first combat squad for my next project, the Imperial Hawks 10th Company. This force is being put together as part of a new competition here in Australia. Run by myself and another tournament organiser, the intent to promote new 750 Point 40k modelling diaries aligned to Judgement Day 5, a 750 point 40k Tournament in Melbourne. My force will be competing with the other TO for use as the Gumby on that day. C&C welcome. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0012-3.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToberiousTheValiant Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Pretty good. I like the colors. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2104112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Nice colors and setup. That powerfist throws me though. Poor sergeant looks like he's got a serious case of ape-shoulder. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2104589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dood515 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 As said that powerfist is annoyingly awkward, you might have got a better look by cutting the fist just before the elbow and gluing it to a scout arm cut just before the elbow. Great painting though, i really like the colour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2104971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griddon Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks for the feedback folks. Yes, in retrospect the powerfist does look awkward... Not sure if I can rectify now without major work. I've since painted quite a bit. Here is a few more pictures of the force to date. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0057.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0058.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0064.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0066.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0067.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0060.jpg 750 points should be ready later in October and hopefully 1200 ready for a tournament in December. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2130656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brevik Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Yes, in retrospect the powerfist does look awkward... Not sure if I can rectify now without major work. I wouldn't worry about it too much, I reckon anyone wielding a power fist that size is going to look a bit awkward in anything less than full power armour! I agree with everyone on the colour scheme, my only (small) criticism would be that the metalwork looks a bit too bright and shiny - but that's personal preference rather than anything being "wrong" as such. Nice clean paint jobs though, they're going to look very striking on the table top. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2131953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griddon Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 And now for some Termies. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0108.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0109.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0110.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0111.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2149178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griddon Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Oh, and... Yes this is a 10th Company force but as much as I wish the 10th alone would perform at tourney level, I can't rely on them entirely so the 1500 lists rely on a solid component of scouts, inc bikers, LSS etc but the recon elements are calling in harder hitting drop dreads and deep striking termies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2149184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThespianSeagull Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 great job with the turquoise. You are using Hawk Turqouise right? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2149214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griddon Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 I thought I'd update you all on the Hawks and post my work to date. HQ http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0013-5.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0006-9.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0003-8.jpg Elite http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0007-9.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0008-7.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0009-4.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0001-8.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0002-7.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0005-8.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0009-3.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0011-7.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0108.jpg Troop http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0060.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0060.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0116-1.jpg Fast http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0001-9.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0005-9.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0064.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0066.jpg Heavy http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0114.jpg Group http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0001-10.jpg Missing dred, 5 scouts, 5 termies, libby and captain. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2254099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Angry Marine Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I love this force, Griddon, great job. I especially enjoy the work on the company commander, though I'm sort of unclear where he's from ( I think he's from the company commanders pack; which was released way back when Apocalypse came out). Again great painting and mild conversion work. -Mac Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2254173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asrech Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Very nice! Great quality in the painting, and what really sold this for me was the extra effort put into the bases. Good job! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2254303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 The second PF looks a lot better than the first one on the Sgts, a Very striking and Well painted force Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2254344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatman Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Wow those are absolutely stunning :huh: Especially love the hazard stripes on the chainsword :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2254362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 your HQ guys are really awesome. I like the way you paint gold, really shiny. The color is a bit bold, but that might just be me. Great job! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2254394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Most impressive! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2254672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor's Champion Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Nice stuff. This has to easily be the most Hawk Turquoise paint I've ever seen applied to something that wasn't Swooping Hawks. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2254679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicCreations Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 now these are very nice! What else is in the pipeline? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2254684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griddon Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Thank you all for the kind comments. My HQ is made from the masters of the chapter box set. Only minor conversion work on the left arm to add the 'wing' (taken from the DA helmet wings, filled, scored and folded over the pad) and a bolt pistol with a few purity seals. The idea is that this guy is either a generic captain in low points games or a counts as Khan in higher points games. However, for my 1500 list only the Libby gets a run. Hawk Turquoise is rarely seen on large surfaces and I have never seen a marine force in this colour. So, it was worth a try. I didn't really know how it was going to turn out but the first test squad of scouts sealed the deal for me. I have 1 land raider to paint and I did then promise not to buy anything else. However, I am hoping to put a 2nd Company force together later and this will include a counts as Shrike, 10 Assault Marines, a 2nd company drednaught and 2 squads of Tacticals with Razorback transport. I also have a command squad but I'm not sure I really want to sink points here. What do you guys think? Anyway. A final shot of the 1500 list assembled. I'll be taking this to Melbourne in Flames in April. Our tourney scene is a lot softer down here and the emphasis is mostly on fair, balanced and non WAAC lists so I should be ok. Bit concerned about my low model count but I've been in worse situations before :lol: http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0007-10.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2255314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Spectre Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Nice job. I particularly like the unified appearance on the bases, such as between the scouts and bikers, which really ties the army together very effectively. I recognise the dreadnought base with some additions. How did you produce the others? Alternatively, where did you purchase them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2255454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griddon Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks for the interest in the bases. I've posted a tutorial in the relevant section for you. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=190312 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2255505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I really like these: the smoothness and cleanliness of your blue, which are light on the eyes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2258308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griddon Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hi all. Well, it's finished. the force is ready for it's first tourney at 1500 points in April. Finished with time to spare which is pretty unique. Not much to update beyond what is already pictured but I did create a banner, a display board which I will picture later and an objective. Edit - pictures included for display base. Cheers. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0003-9.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0001-11.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0006-10.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0008-9-1.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll233/Griddon/DSC_0011-9-1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2302496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David the Despoiler Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I'm extremely curious, where did you get the parts to make that road? Plasticard or did you find some kit? Otherwise, I love the look of this army. Judging by how quickly you painted it, I can tell you are fond of this painting scheme, and what more can anyone ask of you? Also, model count wise you seem to me to be larger then most Marine armies (I know it's larger then mine!). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2302585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griddon Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Hi there. The road is made by the same technique as my basis, just larger. The link to that tut is further up the page. Of course the crater is a standard GW one. Chris. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/177972-hawks-of-caerulean/#findComment-2306518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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