MalevolentMc Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Hello All, decided i'd start a new topic for my DIY Chapter the Shade Angels as my old post was started with 4th edition Marine Codex. I haven' t really written any 'fluff' for these guys on paper.. but i have alot of Ideas as to what is going on with them. Particularly the mentality of the army; based around Stealth and Guerrilla tactics. Home planet is a world where out of the year only 2 months are given sunlight, and the light that reaches the surface is a neon green. And to top it off, it's really cold. Alot of snow. Since they are so used to the shade; seems appropriate that they'd create a combat doctrine around it. And also the green sun/star is the Chapter symbol.(Basically a templar cross painted green). Anyway, on to the pictures. I'll start with the Finished HQ's. Shadow Captain Tlalok - Shrike Stand in. http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/4254/sam0132r.jpg Shade Shaman Xotl - Counts as Tigurius or can be just a Regular Lib. Fluff i have to Shade Shamans.. and why their armor is green and bright is as is their name a representation of what they do on the field. Glow so brightly that everything else, is bathed in deep shadow. Allowing for his comrades to move about easily. http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3186/sam0135.jpg http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9150/sam0136.jpg The paint job on my Shade Shaman/Lib doesn't really live up to my vision of him though; as i really just needed to get him finished for a local tourny. Someday I'll get him up to speed. Biker Captain - No name yet. http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6595/sam0075.jpg http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/585/sam0076.jpg http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1674/sam0077f.jpg Elites are next Starting with my Venerable Dreadnought Jaiir. Las http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/3460/sam0119j.jpg Detail - Power Fist http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/3096/sam0120.jpg Plasma http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2743/sam0124w.jpg Assault Cannon http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/918/sam0123.jpg 10 Sternguard Squad 5 Combi Melta http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/780/sam0137.jpg http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7619/sam0138.jpg http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/9766/sam0139v.jpg Onto Troops! I don't have a single Tactical Marine squad.. I know crazy eh ? Or for that matter - A single Rhino. Scouts only for me. 10 Assault scouts - 5 Shotgun scouts 10 Bolter Scouts http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/9826/sam0128.jpg http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/3687/sam0125.jpg Bolter Scouts http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/741/sam0130.jpg http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9518/sam0126x.jpg Shotgun Scouts and Telion http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4607/sam0095.jpg http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5475/sam0131.jpg Fast Attack - Finished 2 Vanguard Veteran squads. http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9039/sam0102j.jpg http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7747/sam0096.jpg Heavy Support - Finished 2 Devastator Squads. http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7267/sam0112g.jpg http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2104/sam0108.jpg Okay - That's what i have painted... Workstation pic for fun. http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/5924/sam0069.jpg Anyway, thanks for looking guys. I have plenty of closeups etc if anyone is interested. Plus lots more to be painted. Pics of that Tomorrow. The main idea of the chapter is basically stealth, and i really tried to come up with an eye catching color combo that was stealthy, yet pleasing. And also - these guys are for the table.. I'm only painting them to a tabletop standard. What you guys think? C&C greatly appreciated. EDIT: Pictures fixed. Malev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril hound Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Why set up ur devis like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalevolentMc Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Mithril: I don't really write and army list - then get my army and model em as appropriate. :D Too casual of a player, and if anything i paint alot more than i play. I really just assemble and paint em; I thought they looked cool, so i just built 2 squads with the entire Devastator frame. Plus in the future it could pay off to have a marine of every type. Malev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril hound Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Same :D. But my brother uses a long fang squad like that, and its shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the thousandth whisper Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 They're sweet, the purple and black are great, but I think the green steals the attention away from everything else, I still love them though. Very well painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalevolentMc Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Some WIP shots... Predators - nothing is glued on. So i could essentially make these into Rhinos if i wanted. http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6433/sam0116.jpg Bikes on Bikes http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7185/sam0074.jpg Drop Pod http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5204/sam0092w.jpg Landspeeder http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/275/sam0079.jpg Honor Guard - I'd show you my WIP Chapter Master.. but he's just to cool to give away. (jump packs are purely decorative.) Also - using my own black armor technique/recipe. Trying to get something that looks old.. tell me if I'm achieving it. http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/43/sam0085p.jpg Champion with Auxiliary Grenade Launcher http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3608/sam0087.jpg Bout it for now.. Stay up everyone. Malev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 That's one epic colour scheme you have there :D I'm liking the mix of bits from the DA and BT boxes, mainly the Ravenwing stuff. Really does bring some extra details to your models. Your Vanguard caught my eye; those are VERY expensive points wise ;) If you ran them seperately they'd be even MORE expensive http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg17/Hubernator/gifs/faint.gif I hate vanguard for their points... no matter. I like what you're doing, I like where' it's heading, so keep going :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalevolentMc Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Your Vanguard caught my eye; those are VERY expensive points wise :tu: If you ran them seperately they'd be even MORE expensive http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg17/Hubernator/gifs/faint.gif I hate vanguard for their points... no matter. I like what you're doing, I like where' it's heading, so keep going :D Haha, thanks my dude; though i agree super expensive!! I built those guys round 2 years ago when 4th dex was out they didn't even have Jump packs. I intended to make em just Veterans with infiltrate. But with 5th edition they turned into plastic gold. Really expensive; but never fail to kill whatever i place em up against. :D EDIT: Didn't want to Double post - But i thought i'd put up my Less expensive .... seemingly pointless Assault Squad. http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/1603/sam0133c.jpg Plus the 3 others to get it up to 10 men or 2 Combat Squads... Also have one spare set of legs around.. may even make a second Sarge. http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/7517/sam0134.jpg Peace, Malev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalevolentMc Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Hey all - Text update. Tourny on Saturday.. and I've really got these bikes coming along nicely! Still have to write a list though... Anyway, just put out my new song from my WIP album. It's called Aladdin. Very Very experimental - so warning on that. But if you like electronica(or dubstep) sounds you may enjoy. Malevolent MC It's on Facebook - But you SHOULD be able to just go to it and play the song. If you are on Facebook though, add me! Peace Malev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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