aleksandr Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I haven't been active on these forums in quite some time. I just recently decided to start taking shots of my Crimson Fists and post them for C&C. I wonder if a blog would be better for this kind of thing? Here is a group shot of what I've got completed so far: http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1579.JPG Captain and Command Squad (These guys are typically mounted in the Razorback): http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1580.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1596.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1587.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1588.JPG More photos to follow later. Regards, Aleks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 1st Tactical Squad Standard 10-man squad with Missile Launcher and Flamer, Sgt. with Power Fist. I have a second squad almost identical to this one that hasn't been painted yet. http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1583.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1585.JPG As always, C&C welcome. Aleks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Some Heavy Support: An old-school Whirlwind with the all metal missile launcher assembly. This sucker is HEAVY... Unfortunately, the piece is pretty solidly assembled and I was unable to get it apart to reposition it, so...in that position it lives forever. http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1582.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1595.JPG I tried to tie together different elements of the army together--for example, all of the missiles, whether they be on the Whirlwind or a standard Tactical trooper are grey with yellow tips. In addition, all lenses (except for eyes), screens, sights, etc. are the same shade of green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Nice models brother some classics there . I am now starting a crimson fist army and was wondering what colours did you use for youre marines please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Just one note--they are actually darker in person--the flash really picked out the color in these photos. The recipe I use is actually mostly "borrowed" from another Fists player--I can't remember his name, but he is based in Australia and has the most amazing Fists army I've ever seen. Here is what I do: 1. Undercoat Black (I use a Krylon Spray) 2. Base-coat Necron Abyss 3. Wash Leviathan Purple all over 4. Drybrush Ultramarines Blue (or you can do individual highlights) For the Red: 1. Base-coat Mechrite Red (Spelling??) 2. Wash Devlan Mud 3. Drybrush/Highlight Blood Red Metal bits are just standard Boltgun Metal with Badab black wash, some highlights of Mithril Silver. Overall, I know that I am not an amazing painter, but I feel that I've gotten a nice tabletop quality out of these guys with minimal effort. And yes, some of those models are pretty old--the Captain in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brevik Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Good choice of Commander/Captain model! ;) Nice job! Overall, I know that I am not an amazing painter, but I feel that I've gotten a nice tabletop quality out of these guys with minimal effort. Regardless of ability, the important thing is that YOU are happy with the end result. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 thanks il give that ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Nice Crimson Fists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Some Fast Attack Choices: Land Speeder with Multimelta: (Yeah, I know the weapon rail is broken ;) ) http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1589.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1594.JPG I kinda like the way the base came out, and I'm thinking of incorporating rocks like that into all of my future flying stands in this army. Bike Squadron: Two members complete, including sgt, 3rd member with melta gun still on the workbench: (And yes, a Bolter is missing from the sgt's bike) http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1591.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1592.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1593.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Good looking Fists, man. Definitely like the mix of old and new-school minis you've got going. The old stuff just has so much character, and much more sinister looking helmets :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks everyone for their comments so far! Since this is a WIP thread, I figured I'd show some actual WIP: http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1598.JPG This is a shot of my in-progress/staging area. We have here a Land Speeder Storm (Christmas Gift), a Pedro Kantor assembled and based (not sure if I really want to use Pedro--I like my captain and command squad), a Plasma-toting member of my 2nd tactical squad, the 3rd bike from the previously shown bike squad, the bike's melta-gun carrying rider, and the bike's base in the middle of being prepared. I tend to have a short attention span, so I keep a number of things going at once that I can switch between. Not seen here is the rest of the 2nd tactical squad, a few more terminators (still not enough to make a full squad), and a drop pod (I'll write about this one separately...) And yes, those are magic cards that I am using as a glue palette. (Don't worry, all lands or commons). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattison Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Really properly painted Fists there. I've got the exact same captain for my Fists, he's just not painted yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 As promised, here are two shots of the drop pod in progress. I'd say its about 90% finished at this point, but boy is this model a giant pain in the rear. I would have to say that the Drop Pod is the most frustrating model to assemble that I've ever had to do. Painting this has been no small chore either. I don't know if I am even going to include it in my army list, but since it was a thoughtful gift from my wife I feel like I should finish it. http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1599.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1600.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Really liking it: the indigo-ish blue is great. Very clean painting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Sorry for the long delay in updates, life has been keeping me busy. I've started work on a terminator squad, which ironically contains my original Crimson Fists test mini, an old-school metal Terminator with heavy flamer. I've done some touch up work and re-based it. I picked up some nice resin bases from Back 2 Basix and I've started with the in-progress terminator squad to start using them. Pic 1: Old metal termie on new base: http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1666.JPG Pic 2: New AOBR termie on resin base (termie is still in progress): http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1667.JPG Pic 3: Both terminators, showing rear base detail: http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1668.JPG Pic 4 and 5: Shows the detail of how I have been mounting the figures. I drill a hole in each foot and super-glue a small piece of brass rod. I then mark where the rods lie on the base and drill appropriate holes in the base. The figure is then super-glued into the base via the rods. http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1669.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1670.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Sorry for the lack of updates over the past month. I've been busy with many things, painting being one of them. I never seem to have a camera around when I need it though... I just recently finished a Land Speeder Storm (vehicle only at the moment). I'm not sure if I'm going to use this in my army, but it is a beautiful model, plus it was a Christmas gift, so I figured I'd paint it up anyhow. Here are some shots of the completed vehicle. The scouts are on my bench waiting to get a base coat, waiting for the rain to stop... Front right shot showing the speeder as a whole, plus you can see some of the effort I put into the interior, painting the molded-on details. http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1677.JPG Shot of the front, showing the Cerebus missile launcher: http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1678.JPG Left rear...man I need to learn how to take decent photos... http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1679.JPG Slightly better shot showing the driver-side interior as well as the left rear details: http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1680.JPG Let me know what y'all think and I'll post more photos once the scouts are underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarvitz976 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae304/tassadar97/DSCN0308.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Land Raider in progress: W/o flash, this shows the "real" colors: http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1749.JPG With flash, showing some details: http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1751.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1752.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1755.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1756.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE GHOMA Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I love all the old school models you've integrated, nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkashi Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I think their quite nice overall, however, I myself am not a fan of decals, and I think you should make the glassy areas more mirrored (Eyes, vehicle lenses, etc.) by using the Scab Red, Blood Red, Dwarf Flesh, Blazing orange and Skull White progression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 Thanks for the advice. I've not yet mastered the art of imparting the fake 'glow' to lenses, screens, etc. I think my later efforts surpass my earlier ones though, so there is hope for the future :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 liking you Crimson Fists.....makes me realize i need to paint my 2.5 companies of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksandr Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 Some updates... Terminator Squad Sgt, showing my first ever attempt at a power weapon... http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1758.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1759.JPG The completed Drop Pod, with a touch of weathering: http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1763.JPG Completed Biker squad. Unfortunately, I have no idea where the camera was focusing in some of these images: http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1767.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1768.JPG http://www.jayribak.com/images/WH40K/Fists/100_1769.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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