Gv0zD Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hi, everybody! While I'm currently struggling with my budget, working schedule and my PhD to build my new Blood Angels army, I've found pics of my first 40k army on my PC - the pics of the famous Ultramarines. This army was created around 10 years ago, when I was a 14-year old kid, and I was overwhelmed by 40k universe and particularly by the space marines. I chose smurfs as my first army (well, actually I dindn't choose - they were on the Tactical Squad box front :cuss ) . It was my first wargame experience, as well as experience in painting small minis, but I knew then it would be my passion for the rest of my life :cuss To cut a long story short, here are my fist smurfs. Don't judge me stricktly - remember, they were painted by a kid, who had never held paintbrush before :P PS My chappy has lost his banner somewhere. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arikel Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 They look tabletop quality to me...I'm 32, and only picked up my army about a year or two ago, and I can say mine aren't much better than these;) Good luck with the budgeting and the new army. I guess the only thing that bugs me is the colored bolters, but then I like guns to be straight metallic, maybe with black gun casings here or there, and that's more a paint scheme thing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2562903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 You were and amazing 14 year old. If you had tried it a little sooner I wouldn't have been surprised to see you being a Youngblood at the Golden Daemon competition. Most people can't produce that type of work as soon as they pick up the brush, I know I didn't... 'looks at old minis' Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2563039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Zaku Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've certainly seen worse, but I would also STRONGLY recommend you grant these Marines the Emperor's Peace and put them in a Simple Green bath...or whatever is available in Russia. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2563069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gv0zD Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks for your replies, guys! It pleases me that you find my painting skills worth such praise :D @Arikel The red bolters were Ultramarines color scheme back then, and soon after I finished that army the 4th ed introduced the black (or dark grey) bolters for Ultras... I also the grey or black weapons more, but.... @Solid Zaku In Russia we have vodka ;) Seriously though, I though of such 'retirement' for my smurfs, but I decided to keep them. They're still my first army, my first experience with 40k, so I wanted to savor those moments and to be able to see how my painting and modelling skills progress through time ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2563257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 O the yellow, the bright, bright yellow! Very old school, very classic. Burns its way straight into your head Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2563313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulley Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 That army suffered the same fate as my first army (I was a bit younger) which was the classic GW staff telling you "use white under coat!" - which when your that age/experience with paint leaves all those horrible white spots under arms and in the recesses - which wouldnt show at all if you use black - but they never tell you that - they let you drop £100 on a army, then realise once you learn brush control you need to spend another £100 because your not happy lol!. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2563412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gv0zD Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 That army suffered the same fate as my first army (I was a bit younger) which was the classic GW staff telling you "use white under coat!" - which when your that age/experience with paint leaves all those horrible white spots under arms and in the recesses - which wouldnt show at all if you use black - but they never tell you that - they let you drop £100 on a army, then realise once you learn brush control you need to spend another £100 because your not happy lol!. Damn right, man! Damn right! ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2563420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Very old school, very classic. Burns its way straight into your head :tu: I agree :) I must say they are good for a 14 year old (better than mine at that age anyway) ^_^ Ludovic Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2563421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gv0zD Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 I must say they are good for a 14 year old (better than mine at that age anyway) :D Ludovic Thanks! When I started that army I expected to have some sloppy blue freaky gnomes (well, actual smurfs ;) ), but I was pretty surprised when my first tactical marine was finished. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2564295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mick Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 This reminds me of my own 10year old first SM army :) . Looks good :D . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2564343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannosaurus Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Strip 'em :woot: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2565981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d503 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 That army suffered the same fate as my first army (I was a bit younger) which was the classic GW staff telling you "use white under coat!" - which when your that age/experience with paint leaves all those horrible white spots under arms and in the recesses - which wouldnt show at all if you use black - but they never tell you that - they let you drop £100 on a army, then realise once you learn brush control you need to spend another £100 because your not happy lol!. Plan A: Washes PLan B: Brake fluid Neither costs another 100 quid. Although what army you can make for 100 quid I don't know.... Maybe AoBR commander, AOBR termies and tacs en masse.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215134-dances-with-smurfs/#findComment-2742029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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