MagicMan Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Hey, basically i thought i'd set up this thread as an incentive/encouragement towards the painting of my Space Marines. Ive had most of the models for years now, but never really gotten around to painting them due to me being particularly indecisive when it comes to colour schemes. Anyway, me and the friend i game with have set up a painting challenge, get 500 points done the first month, followed by 250 each following month, no gaming with unfinished models. My first 500 Points : HQCaptain 118pts Done-ish Storm Bolter/ Power Weapon Troops 10 x Tactical Marines 170pts Flamer/Missile Launcher 5 x Scouts 85pts Sniper Rifles/Missile Launcher Elites Dreadnought 125pts Done Assault Cannon/Heavy Flamer Now im not trying to win any awards, so its gaming standard pretty much all the way, and i can return to touch them up as and when the mood takes me; and i may post some WIP, but anyway here goes... First up the Captain of my fledgling force. http://i53.tinypic.com/331poup.jpg http://i55.tinypic.com/jpfv60.jpg And the Dreadnaught! This is the AoBR version, converted thanks to the guide on B&C. http://i53.tinypic.com/dpvbeh.jpg http://i53.tinypic.com/5k4wv4.jpg And finally the other test-piece Captain, i decided to go with the colour scheme that the silly axe wielding guy has though. Much to my chagrin as i prefer this model... http://i51.tinypic.com/293hduu.jpg C&C Welcome, of course. Scathing insults even. I apologise in advance for my awful, awful lightbox. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseDaMoose Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Lol it looks like your dreadnought is force-choking someone "I find your lack of faith disturbing, heretic.." EDIT: But yeah btw, your Space Marines look awesome ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2585112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wise_crak Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 it looks like your dreadnought is force-choking someone it does!!! i like it, you have to put your preffered enemy in its grasps (prefferably what your friend throws down mainly!) Wisey ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2585115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Hahah, i guess he does look that way. I wanted him to look like he was reaching for an opponent, maybe ill get a little Vader helmet to replace the Chaos Warrior one. Thanks for the kind words! Heres a terminator ive just finished up, hes not part of the 500pt list, but im easily distracted. http://i54.tinypic.com/5n4oiw.jpg http://i51.tinypic.com/2r3bk2f.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2585281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 One Tactical marine pumped out, and an irresistable distraction looms at his shoulder... http://i54.tinypic.com/2ebbyfc.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2585687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 I think i may have to start Chaos instead. http://i53.tinypic.com/2hdpr9w.jpg http://i56.tinypic.com/23kovi0.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2585708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseDaMoose Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Kickass! Do it, he looks good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2585749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Im pretty tempted. But I just had a look at the GW site and noticed that 10 Chaos/Loyalist Marines now costs 22.50 pounds. Insanity. I haven't bought any new models in a year or so because i wanted to get what i had painted, but the prices have shot way up. Anyway heres a size comparison of the Word Bearer dude i did, and heres some blue tacked possible poses for a few mates of his. You may notice how easily distracted i am. :ermm: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2586061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 Well ive got a few more painted. Shame that they aren't part of the 500 pt list.... But i couldn't help myself. :) Going to be re-doing the lightning effect on this dudes axe to make it look more like the captains. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2586654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseDaMoose Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Damn, I like those chaos marines, especially Mr Clean there with the powerfist :P And the loyalist scum are looking good too! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2586718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well, the painting challenge fell by the wayside as the friend i was doing it with failed to paint even one model. Ive got just under 750 painted, so im fairly happy. 5 Termies will bring me up to a 1000. Im in no hurry, and thoroughly sick of black and white, which brings me to... I think maybe i should have put the flash on... Oh well. Im slowly getting used to freehanding the symbol, which is why they aren't the same on each model. I guess its suitably chaotic. FORWARDS SIDEWAYS Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2611563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Wanting more of a break from black/white, i got my scouts painted up. And the scouts hanging out with my objective marker in progress. Save yourself this time, Keith! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2612759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseDaMoose Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I like the camo cloaks they looks cool! And as always the Word Bearers are so awesome, though I see you got rid of Mr Clean ;) :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2612882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Nice work, the word bearers could be a tad darker in my opinion though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2612904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 I like the camo cloaks they looks cool! And as always the Word Bearers are so awesome, though I see you got rid of Mr Clean :( :lol: I know! I really loved the face though, and wanted to save it for a Dark Apostle. If i ever get round to making one... Nice work, the word bearers could be a tad darker in my opinion though. They are a bit brighter than usual, but i really wanted to paint something a bit brighter than black. :P Thanks for the kind words. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2613113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Re-painted from the purple/yellow scheme i had going... :lol: One of my favourite models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2613147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogan Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Gosh, I can't believe what I see. A crossover between Blood Ravens and Word Bearers - this really, really sucks... Man, you can't paint sh**! Just kidding, of course ^^ Your (I assume these are supposed to be) Word Bearers look great! Really inspriring... Perhaps I shouldn't sell the remains of my chaos stuff at all and... err... whatever. Thanks a lot! The first one's the coolest CSM so far. I especially like the pure red of the armour; this way it isn't ruined by a ton of trims. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2613189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Thanks dude, im not a hugely confident painter of power armour and 40k stuff in general, so its cool to hear i'm not doing so bad. Heres a few pictures of how the army's coming along. Its not the best paint scheme, but at least its something i can actually get done... Haha. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2615203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boshea Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 It looks nicer then my stuff. The simple paint scheme works really well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216728-painting-challenge/#findComment-2615269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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