The Black Watch Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hello, After initially going with a chapter called the Black Watch (hence my name) I got bored of the black colour scheme and went about repainting my entire army in glorious dark purple. This was not easy given the lack of available GW purple paint and my aversion to mixing. You can probably see I took more time with some models than others. Nevertheless, this is the result. Any comments/critique welcome. Overall shot... http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Army1.jpg Assault Squad Scylla http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Assault.jpg Captain Tiberius. Conversion of Shrike. A bit rushed but tbh its not a great model. http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Captain.jpg Chaplain Kharon. My best mini! Wanted to do this great model justice. http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Chaplain1.jpg Devastator Squad Poluphemus. 'Converted' the serg to have binoculars and thought it would be cool if one of the ML guys was using his BP instead. http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Devastators1.jpg Dreadnought Talos. In keeping with the dragon theme, the more veteran vehicles are adorned with dragon scales. http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Dreadnought1.jpg Razorback for Squad Athos http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Razorback1.jpg Redeemer Dragon. Might have overdone the battle damage a bit... http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Redeemer1.jpg Rhino for Squad Manticore http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Rhino1.jpg Scout Squad Wraith http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Scouts.jpg The sergeants' speeder is complete with go-faster-stripes. http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Speeders1.jpg Tactical Squad Manticore http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Tac2.jpg Tactical Squad Athos http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Tac3.jpg Terminator Assault Squad Antaeus http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Termies1.jpg Techmarine Khrusaor with Thunderfire Cannon http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Tfire1.jpg Thanks for looking! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
David the Despoiler Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 These look great! The purple color scheme is so much more characterful then just plain black. Ironically enough, I like your captain conversion more then the Chaplain. I feel that is just too monotone and dark for my likings, where as the Captain has contrast and a very striking pose. But then again, to each their own! The Terminators also have a very well-done look. How'd you get the white looking so pure on their helmets and shoulder pads? Sprayed them separately from the Terminators? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2266881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKhalilX Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 happy to see another purple army. My children of Eternity are purple with violet highlighting so yours is more pure purple. Love the Shrike conversion Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2266969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Underbelly Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Good stuff bro, it all looks really "finished" and the photos are well shot. Very professional. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2267668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 These look great! The purple color scheme is so much more characterful then just plain black. Ironically enough, I like your captain conversion more then the Chaplain. I feel that is just too monotone and dark for my likings, where as the Captain has contrast and a very striking pose. But then again, to each their own! The Terminators also have a very well-done look. How'd you get the white looking so pure on their helmets and shoulder pads? Sprayed them separately from the Terminators? Thanks! Black is a bit boring after a while. I really pleased with how the purple has come out. Especially on Tactical Squad Athos, where I took the time to do several layers of highlighting. I think the chaplain model is awesome but obviously chaplains are meant to have black armour which limits what you can do with it. I might get another and do it purple to make it even more interesting. With the captain, I wanted jump pack and lightning claws but thats hard to do with the available range of miniatures. I don't love the Shrike model but it turned out ok. Just the paint is a bit thick in places. Thanks, the termies are one of my least favourite models actually! I black undercoated them believe it or not! I first painted them fortress grey and then did many thin coats of white over the top. I still think they could be whiter though. happy to see another purple army. My children of Eternity are purple with violet highlighting so yours is more pure purple. Love the Shrike conversion Thanks. Would love to see pics of your army, there aren't too many purple ones about.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2267942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kogeninja Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I like the Razorback, very smooth finish :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2270962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
titan136 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I generally believe that purple and red are a very bad combination but your somehow make it work very well :cuss I think out of the entire army, your vehicles are what really stand out. Great detailing and nice weathering. Good work Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2271166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Stahl Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hey, this is one of the best purple SM army out there in the universe ! I like your captain, clean and simple, really accurate :P good job ! Cpt Stahl. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2271808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Martemis Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 in honesty, i looked at this and thought, no, not nice, then i looked again and its grown on me, a well painted, well arranged force, i too want a captain with lightning calws, but don't like the shrike model. i kinda feel bad for the first impression kudos to you sir Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2272260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerixis Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 They're looking great! Purplke is a brilliant colour if you can pull it off! Great work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2272398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lysander Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Beautiful and enriching purple. A truly enchanting colour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2273492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 I generally believe that purple and red are a very bad combination but your somehow make it work very well :) I think out of the entire army, your vehicles are what really stand out. Great detailing and nice weathering. I know what you mean so thanks. :D I really wanted them to be unique and have as much character as the squads so I'm glad you approve. Hey, this is one of the best purple SM army out there in the universe ! I like your captain, clean and simple, really accurate ;) good job ! Thanks. :) in honesty, i looked at this and thought, no, not nice, then i looked again and its grown on me, a well painted, well arranged force, i too want a captain with lightning calws, but don't like the shrike model. i kinda feel bad for the first impression kudos to you sir Thanks for taking a second look! ;) They're looking great! Purplke is a brilliant colour if you can pull it off! I like a challenge. ;) Beautiful and enriching purple. A truly enchanting colour. :D Wow you are all too kind. But it makes it all worthwhile! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2277405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlend90 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Dubble post, sorry! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2281326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlend90 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 damn, I like your scheme. I think it is probebly cuz I paint my Marines almost the same xD http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6711/img0475wj.th.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2281328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 damn, I like your scheme. I think it is probebly cuz I paint my Marines almost the same xD http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6711/img0475wj.th.jpg I like it! Dark purple rules. Would like to see more... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2282503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 It's been a while so I thought I shove my latest works up here. Enjoy. http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/AnankeDread.png http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/honourguard.png http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Ophion.png http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac240/rikmuschamp/Dragons%20of%20Porphyra/Orpheus.png Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2924107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Wow captain looks awesome. Very nice GS work too with the dreadnoughts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2924241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Really liking these. Think you have done a fantastic job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2924353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dakath Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 These look great, I love the color of purple you use, looks sweet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2924395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Very nice! Rare to see marines in purple (other than Emperor's Children) but you've done a great job with them! I love the scout sniper looking off to one side. Seems like he was lining up a shot and suddenly noticed someone lining up one on him! The chapter master is great too. Beautiful gold! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2924499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoll Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 NJ, im actually surprised u dont have a Vulkan count as tough Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2924572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHunters Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Love Purple Marines, and love that Missle Launcher Dread Arm, very cool! FTE Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2924596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Cheers Guys! :) I am really pleased with the dark purple especially as it's so uncommon. I was toying with getting Vulkan. Great model, great rules, fits my army perfectly (Salamanders successors). But my main two opponents play Chaos and I think the proliferation of Melta stuff would be a bit over powered. I generally tend to avoid using characters in my lists. I had to get the honour guard in finecast though. I haven't seen many people try to mod them away from Ultra's but it's so easy now. Plus I wanted my Chapter Master to be a big bad Termie. I can use him as a Lysander substitute - perfect with that big hammer. Yeah I saw someone else do a similar conversion with the Dread arm and wanted to try it. I hate the standard one. At least this one looks like you could clobber someone if needs be. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2924757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrion Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Mmmm, blackcurrent. Very nice - dark and broody. Erm...whats the recipe? Looks like Liche purple with the foundation purple as highlights? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2925055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Watch Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Yeah I wanted it to be really dark. Undercoat black, light drybrush of liche purple followed by a leviathan purple wash. This gives the nice purple colour but keeps it dark, removes the drybrush 'effect' and gives a little shine. Then just highlight the edges with successive layers of liche purple mixed with fortress grey. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/191113-the-dragons-of-porphyra/#findComment-2925222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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