Blood Saints Sanguinary Guard Project

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Hi Brothers!

 

Here is the first installment of my Sanguinary Guard project:

 

http://greenblowfly.blogspot.com/2010/09/s...ect-part-i.html

 

 

Enjoy ! ::tu:

 

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[BLACK BLΠFLY]

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Initiate Androcles

Androcles was born a mute but was gifted with telepathy. The homeworld of the Blood Saints is well guarded against the Black Ships of Terra and as such Androcles was protected at an early age due to his special gift. The Blood Saints learned of the child due to some of his early amazing feats and kept a close watch on him thereafter. Upon induction into the Chapter no special exceptions were made for Brother Androcles. He was able to pass the hardest trials required of all young recruits under the watchful eyes of the Chapter's Librarians. Great things were expected of Androcles and he quickly moved up the ranks from scout to tactical Marine. During the battle of Argosfel Brother Androcels single handedly picked off a squad of Ork Nobs with his sniper rifle, first targeting the furthest and quickly working his way through their rank so that none of the brutes ever realized they were under fire. He spent a short period following his service as a tactical Marine training as an assault Marine and saw brief combat in several boarding actions in space versus the Black Legion. Brother Androcles was then chosen to join the rank of his chapter's Sanguinary Guard where he still remains. Androcles was given an ancient infernus pistol due to his crackshot ability to quickly find weak points that can be exploited. While he is gifted with an extraordinary shot Brother Androcles is also a fierce warrior and well versed with the Glaive Encarmine. Androcles is a silent figure in battle and a true Angel of Death to behold. He keeps his distance from his battle brothers but is never lacking in courage or fortitude.

 

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[Amsoly]

Fantastic! Love the fluff behind him too. More please and keep it up

[Chaplain Gunzhard]

Very cool! ...he kinda has a Dr. Manhattan look to him. :)

[MaleOpener]

Some great stuff going on here, though I'm wondering about his backpack.

 

Is it "normal" or a jump pack?

 

You can't tell from the front.

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

I used the new jump pack.

 

0b :D

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Any feedback m8s? I'm planning to post pix for another Initiate this evening.

 

0b :blink:

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Hi again guys !

 

Here is the second article in the series. Enjoy !

 

:D

 

http://greenblowfly.blogspot.com/2010/09/s...-ii-bellum.html

 

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Bellum Aquila

Bellum's name is an honor bestowed upon him by the Chapter Master and literally means War Hawk. Bellum had succumbed to the Black Rage, which is very rare for the Blood Saints. On the eve of battle while the Death Company Chaplain was preparing his lost brothers for war Bellum had a vision of a peaceful angel clad in glowing golden robes whom whispered muted prayers to him freeing the War Hawk from the dark curse. Bellum is gifted with an extremely high pitched piercing war cry that is amplified by his helmet and forces the enemy to cover their ears or suffer a momentary loss of hearing. Several times Bellum has been called upon to lead the Sanguinary Guard into battle when they are not serving as a retinue for the Chapter Master. All attacks lead by Bellum are swift and crushing. Under his command the Sanguinary Guard are often called upon to assassinate the enemy commander, which they will do by dropping in from a low flying thunderhawk. Bellum carries the squad's other ancient infernus pistol and is also a crack shot. Many unfortunate tanks have been breached by the War Hawk's fickle shot so that his squad can quickly come to grips with the enemy within and finish them.

 

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[igotsmeakabob!!]

Quite honestly BO, I'm not a fan of Bellum's positioning. It looks like he's slipping and falling rather than... I'm not sure what the intent was.

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

He's aiming a shot at a Chaos landraider... :D

 

0b :D

[shatter]

Yarp. I'm having problems accepting the balance on that model too especially from the angle presented on the last image... unless the pistol weighs about 300kg.

 

May I ask why they're standing on the posts? Are they actually going to be used on TT or are they just for display?

 

If you use The Sanguinor, I can appreciate that the increase in their height is easier to get away with than lowering him which your people might scream at.

 

I get stared at for butchering my Sanguinor. I've put him in a 1 knee landing with his hands on the ground. Hated the cruciform pose. I'm going to buy another one sometime and do a better job of it.

 

Don't ask for pics. Too shy and no camera (batteries) anyway. :D

[Midnightmare]

Nice gold, do we have a recipe? And I like the fluff, can't beat a bit of fluff to go with an army :)

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Hi MR !

 

Here is how I paint the golden armor:

 

Black basecoat

Mithril Silver (fully coated)

8-10 washes of Sephia (I let each wash dry before I apply another so this takes awhile)

Watered down Shining Gold (4/1 water to paint) use liberally as another wash - this makes the gold sparkle

Yellow wash (makes the gold pop)

Black wash in the greaves

 

Then finally some highlighting with silver along edges and some blacklining with a pen.

 

That's it. ;)

 

0b :thanks:

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Hi guys! Time for the third article.

 

Enjoy ! :D

 

 

 

http://greenblowfly.blogspot.com/2010/09/s...t-part-iii.html

 

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Captain Mortalis

Captain Mortalis leads the Blood Saints Second Company and is an expert in the art of extreme jump warfare. On a few seldom occasions the Chapter Master will call upon Mortalis to lead his Sanguinary Guard into battle for protracted durations operating behind the enemy lines. Captain Mortalis is an expert at guerrilla tactics launching lightning quick assaults into the rear of enemy formations to turn a battle or break the foes' will by destroying a key unit. Captain Mortalis is the only member of the Chapter to have served as long as the Chapter Master and as such wears an ancient venerated suit of artificer armor that was crafted back before the days of the dark heresy. His armor is fitted with a tiny golden chalice that holds one rare drop of blood from Sanguinius. As such his armor is impervious to attacks which would utterly render other suits and is sometimes whispered to grant eternal life.

 

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[BLACK BLΠFLY]

The Neophyte

 

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Andromeda is the newest edition to the Blood Saint's Sanguinary Guard and is also currently the youngest. Andromeda served as a terminator first before being called to join this most elite cadre. Andromeda is haunted by dark visions of death and seems to have a touch of pre sight. Often either the Chapter Master or Bellum Aquila will confer with him on the eve of battle to learn if his latest vision might shed some useful insight. Great things are expected of Andromeda and it is thought by many that he will one day advance to the rank of Captain if he can survive long enough.

 

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[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Here is the next Initiate ! ;)

 

http://greenblowfly.blogspot.com/2010/10/s...art-v-void.html

 

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Void Walker

The Void Walker is mystery to most of the Chapter as his true origins are unknown, even to other members of the Sanguinary Guard. The Void Walker's armor is fitted with an ancient and coveted power fist capable of leveling dreadnaughts with one mighty blow. Only the Blood Saint's Chapter Master knows of this Initiate's origin and it has been quietly rumored he is either a cloned son or dark doppelgänger from an alternate universe. It is the duty of the Void Walker to destroy enemies impervious to the Glaive Encarmine once close combat has begun. Often in battle he seems to remain unseen only showing himself at the precise moment to punch his armored fist through the exposed rear armor of enemy dreadnaughts. The Void Walker has even toppled mighty daemon princes, sending them back to the cold embrace of the warp. As his true name is unknown his title is seldom spoken and then only in a hushed whisper. The Void Walker is said to have an extremely violent temper, often not wanting to leave the battlefield only until the very last of the enemy have been purged by brutal death.

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Here is one of the final articles in this series. I hope you are enjoying them. :D

 

http://greenblowfly.blogspot.com/2010/10/s...ct-part-vi.html

 

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Initiate Fidelis

Brother Fidelis is the Chapter's Standard Bearer. Fidelis has the great honor of carrying the holy standard into battle and is a focal point for the entire army. The standard was woven back on Baal Secundus by a blind Saint using long strands of highly polished gold intertwined with raw platinum. The Chapter insignia is the symbol for infinity and hides a divine mystery dating back to ancient Terra, which is only learned when a privileged battle brother joins the rank of Sanguinary Guard and is raised to the rank of an Initiate. As long as the standard is held aloft by Brother Fidelis the Blood Saints will not break. The role of the standard bearer is very dangerous as the veteran must fight with only one free gauntlet and many have died serving in this function. Brother Fidelis' Angelus Bolter is mounted on his free wrist, he is so adept that he can both shoot and fight with his Glaive Encarmine using the same arm. Only the bravest veterans are selected as the Standard Bearer and upon death in battle another black candle is lit back on Baal Secundus byCommander Dante to pay homage to their great valor. Brother Fidelis seems to have an uncanny lucky streak, often surviving extreme misfortune by some odd twist of fate, and has served as the Standard Bearer longer than any other before him.

 

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[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Any feedback you brothers would like to share is appreciated.

 

Here is a link to a short story I wrote about the chapter...

 

http://40kwreckingcrew.aceboard.com/331128...ort-fiction.htm

 

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[Brother Nathan]

look good but i agree wit the other posters that belliums pose isnt good. Maby if it was his other foot on the podium and his pistol was level eith the ground cause whatever hes shooting at must be massive other wise, and an infernus range aint likely tohit anything that high...

[Myxx]

I really like the Captain. Very dynamic pose. Looks like a shinier Gabriel Seth.

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Thanks Myxx. The Captain was a lot of fun to convert.

 

0b :)

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Here is a group shot...

 

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LPiNy549Hgk/TK4Lr5f3CvI/AAAAAAAAAFM/_OnL--Vq6xA/s640/SG_1.jpg

[Kurb]

Good stuff!

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

:P

[Rune_Priest_Rhapsody]

It's a small detail, but I really think that your basing is just superb!!

 

Love it!! Nice work Black Orange!!

 

-R_P_R