Nate 54 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hey everyone, I'm working on my first army. I'm very new to 40K, I'm not a modeler or a painter. I know these things don't look nearly as good as most of the armies on here. I have a lot of work to do still. There's some paint where it's not supposed to be and you can still see some mold lines. Obviously I'm not finished, still need to do some detailing, but what do you guys think so far? Also, I'm still kicking around a name for this army, so far I'm thinking maybe The SlobberKnockers. Any ideas? http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1615 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1614 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1613 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1612 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1611 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1610 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicCreations Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Ok.......I dont believe you lol. You're 'very new to 40K, I'm not a modeler or a painter', that I dont believe. they are really good!! very neat shoulderpads, Great colourscheme, and metallic armour, mate I'm pleasantly surprised. honestly well done! The name however, The slobberknockers....I really hope you are joking lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oricon Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Im a lil rusty with 40k myself but these guys give off a pre heresy vibe, good use of ink & drybrushing, Looking good for your first army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate 54 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks for th compliments fellas. I'll get some more pics once I get these guys closer to complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LardO'Blood Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Sooo much better then my first marines, is it just camera flash or is that metallic green? :huh: Anyway good job! I can't wait to see the rest, those are the AoBR marines right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate 54 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thank you, That is a metallic green. I used the method described here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...showarticle=490 created by metcalfedan. These are the AoBR marines, hopefully once I get these guys all painted, I can start supplementing the army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Loring Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Absolutely superb painter. With quality like this on your first models, I think you'll become a very good painter with time! I like the colour scheme - simple, but effective! Only thing I'd really say is the marine in the middle needs a bit more wash over the gold (groin and popliteal - back of knee - area). Otherwise, very nice indeed! I think I go a bit OTT on detailing, but as they're rank and file, don't worry too much. It's a bit better you get them done to a good standard and start using them. You can always add detail a bit later - that is unless you're in it for the painting/modeling! Keep us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtNACHO Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Very nice first times. I don't think anyone will say their not good models. As long as you avoid the usage of Slobberknockers and perhaps something a little less Irish Pub beer pong team. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
averykess Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hey everyone, I'm working on my first army. I'm very new to 40K, I'm not a modeler or a painter. I know these things don't look nearly as good as most of the armies on here. I have a lot of work to do still. There's some paint where it's not supposed to be and you can still see some mold lines. Obviously I'm not finished, still need to do some detailing, but what do you guys think so far? Also, I'm still kicking around a name for this army, so far I'm thinking maybe The SlobberKnockers. Any ideas? Nice Work on the metallics! Personally, I'd make the chest eagles gold as well, but the technique is well executed. With the green and gold, make them a Salamanders successor chapter or Salamanders proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 really... first time? :) id post my first model to show you but id be ashamed, yours are fantastic. slobber knocker... how about Emerald Fury, Jade Eagles, something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Thorn Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 ah viva metalica, making awesome self highlighting metallic marines for almost a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate 54 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Man, I've been working on these guys so hard. I got home from work and the freaking dog chewed up 2 of my Termies and my Ork Warboss. I have the AoBR and now I'm short 2 termies and a warboss! Freaking blows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallvictory Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Call animal controle. Then keep painting, you're off to a fast start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenfarr Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I really like these models, they have a nice atmosohere to them....yes I know, it's hard to explain. I've recently come to like metallic space marines, and these are some real nice ones. I would however, suggest you apply a few more coats of gold, as some areas didn't seem to get completely covered. Other than that, I love 'em, keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33tninj4 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 If what you say is true, your off to a good start. For the eyes, eith red or blue would look great and maybe a bone color for the chest wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 These look great! Sweet work on the metallic green and gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate 54 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Ok, I've gotten a little farther on my army. I have my Tac Squad pretty much done. Still want to do a little more to them like drilling the barrels and white in the eyes and stuff. Still need to base them too. I did start my Termies though. Not finished, but I thought I'd post what I've done so far. I've definitely noticed my quality is getting a lot better from just these few models. I've also painted the inside of my Land Raider, I'll get some pics of it. These things look REALLY nice in person, I was pretty proud of them.... until I took pictures. Man, they look pretty rough in the pics. I picked some out that didn't make my painting look too bad. Now, remember when you're critiquing me, This is my first time, so be gentle. Also, I think I've come up with a suitable name, The Emerald Wrath of Doom. How does that sound? http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1621 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1620 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1622 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1616 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1617 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1618 http://40kforums.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1619 Let me know what you think. -Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavulg Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I like 'em. You should probably touch up around the eyes a little, and a light black wash might help (especially on the Terminator's helmet), but hey. They look pretty good, especially for some of your first miniatures. The Emerald Wrath of Doom, unfortunately...sounds a little like a joke. It's trying a little too hard. Doom Wraiths, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostraven Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Metalics can sometimes look cheezy but you've done a great job with them. I have to agree with Octavulg on the name though. I'm not crazy about Emerald Wrath of Doom either. His suggestion is pretty cool or you could simplify your idea with something like Emerald Wrath or Emerald Doom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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