ODM Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Here's my new project. Let's peak inside the door. What could it be? http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srinsidedoor1.jpg Why it's my DA Stormraven of course. Will it ever see the playing field? Does it really matter? Here's the first WIP shot. I did the interior's lighting before assembly, hence the red spray paint. Anyway, it'll be a gradual project, but I have to say assembly got me quite excited. the kit really fits together well. http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srwip1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Looking at them again – they remind me of Owen Rees' near-black DA. D'you remember them?Cheers I Do we remember that army... Here is Owen's first DA army - Strike Force Resolution - that debuted in the WD Bat rep against necrons, where he used the "Weaken Resolve" combined with a land speeder and other units to wipe out a large unit of something. The necrons got smashed I think. ODM: You capacity to produce miniatures at such a prolific rate is the envy of any galactic dictator wanting to build another army of conquest. I have absolutely no idea how you manage to paint so well, so neatly and so very crisp in such short periods of time. me thinks you must suffer from bouts of mania when you get these done!! ^_^ As always i love the way your "Tweety Bird" ... er.... Stormraven.... is shaping up! Look forward to the finished product!^_^ SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonBased Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Wonderful work. The polar opposite to my army, dark to my light, well-painted to my ... not-so-well-painted. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Lol, glad you like them guys. We'll see how my painting tempo goes with this guy. I have some momentum now, and will try to make progress while I'm interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Do we remember that army... Here is Owen's first DA army - Strike Force Resolution - that debuted in the WD Bat rep against necrons, where he used the "Weaken Resolve" combined with a land speeder and other units to wipe out a large unit of something. The necrons got smashed I think. [nostalgia button on] Ah happy days... thanks for posting that link SG... that army was teh original inspiration for me choosing the DA. Strange, but even over the years very few come close to it. [/nostalgia button off] Great stormraven ODM. Love the red inner glow. Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thanks Isiah. Making a little progress now. In order to close them up, I need to get the cockpits done. I got the pilot's cockpit and surrounding details done tonight. He's a Ravenwing Techmarine. Servitor will be tomorrow. http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srpilot.jpg Here's a shot of what the nose cannon, sealed cockpit look like. The finished version will be green, but I do that last. http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srcockpit.jpg Now, the other bit I finished tonight was the front and back ramp. Here's how they look. http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srramp.jpg And finally, here's a shot of the Stormraven on the base, which is also done. Don't worry, it'll be green in the end. http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srwip2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Mmmm.... I like it black !! That bad boy has some real bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I like it in the black as well. With some red detailing (to harken back to the original color scheme) and maybe some Ravenwing icons, looks like it would fit perfectly the way it is. Not to mention, you've already got the Ravenwing Tech-Marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Neo Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 seeing it in black brings forward a massive arguement for it to be featured as a heavy support option for a pure ravenwing army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 While I agree that black would look good, it doesn't fit in with my idea for the way the heraldry works. In my head, the stormraven would come from the Chapter motor pool, like a thunderhawk, and not be from a specific company. And if it did come from a Company, it would have to be the 4th Company, as it's a transport vehicle, not really a gunship. In which case, it should be green. I do however like the black look. As my Deathwing are black, I've painted their assigned landraiders black, and it gives a pretty good idea of how this thing would look in the end. http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/crusaderfinal.gif I'll think about it some more, and maybe stay away from working on any details that would force a decision until I'm happy with my answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 I got the servitor cockpit and assault cannons painted. It's hard to get a good picture through the glass, but you get the idea http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/servitorcockpit.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG42 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Absolutely stunning ODM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I personally don't care for the more open glass canopies, they do make more sense on flying vehicles. That said, your's do look awesome. I really like that displays and the lit up (apparently) keys inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Glad you like them guys. I'm happy with them so far. The canopies are a little fiddly, but they do look alright on the end product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 how ever you paint it, its still going to look pretty awesome :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Thanks Peter. Here's the next progress. It's probably hard to tell, but I got a ton of work done in that I got all the metallic areas based and washed. This was a pain, but it's done. I'll paint the metallic highlights next, then it's on to the color stuff. http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srwip3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandalphon Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Lookin good ODM, nice use of iconography too (ie not overdone) can't wait to see some green, you gonna add any patterning, 4th co. checks, painted wings etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Still deciding on if it's 4th company or from the Chapter's armory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I think it should be from the chapter's armoury but seconded to 4th company temporarily..as is the case usually...so just 4th company insigian in a small corner somewhere. would be my take SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Looking good as always ODM. I agree and would go with the Stormraven being assigned to the armoury (BA org chart says as much) - it may be a transport, but it is still named "gunship". Oddly enough, the BA have their Thunderhawks in a completely different spot, "Fleet Command". I like the treatment suggested above. That said, wouldn't the Tech Marine also technically be part of the armoury? I could however see the armory providing the Ravenwing with Stormraven support and in that case it could have a Ravenwing pilot, but would he be a Tech Marine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Looking good as always ODM. I agree and would go with the Stormraven being assigned to the armoury (BA org chart says as much) - it may be a transport, but it is still named "gunship". Oddly enough, the BA have their Thunderhawks in a completely different spot, "Fleet Command". I like the treatment suggested above. That said, wouldn't the Tech Marine also technically be part of the armoury? I could however see the armory providing the Ravenwing with Stormraven support and in that case it could have a Ravenwing pilot, but would he be a Tech Marine? Yeah, I think it'll be Chapter Armory, so no company markings, just general DA ones, albeit with the campaign badge that appears on all my vehicles. As for the techmarine, GW has the techmarine parts used for the pilot, so I switched them out for DA techmarine parts. Then I decided that the Techmarines with Ravenwing experience, or seconded to the Ravenwing for speeder maintenance, would be the best pilots, so added the Ravenwing element. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Well, it's been a while. Real life has been very busy with me, but I've finally made some progress. Not much to see, but actually a bit of work done. All the metallics are highlighted and complete. I'll pick out all the details like lights and logos next, and then it'll start to look like something. http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srwip4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 She's coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thanks Isiah. Here's the next update. I completed all the little details and icons. Next it's on to the main color painting. http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srwip5.jpg And I finally decided what to name this bird. http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srnames.jpg http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/srnameg.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 :yes: Brilliant ODM love it. SG will be very flattered. Bet it's the first time he's had a stormraven named after him :tu: Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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