KJB Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 When I first got back into the hobby during the Armageddon campaign there was only one army for me, I read their IA article and fell in love... The Salamanders, they were to become my first ever painted army. Over the past 10 years I sadly abandoned them and tried my hand a few others (Iron Hands, Iron Warriors, Death Guard, Iron Hands again, Grey Knights, Imperial Guard, Blood Angels, Black Templars...) the list goes on, but I learned a few new techniques (i.e. not to just paint one colour and then apply flock...) I read the awesome Helsreach and had this overwhelming desire to create an army, something which I thought would never happen again - so I dug out some old Templar parts, ordered some of the Forge World stuff and got cracking, however, something didn't feel quite right. I then read the Salamander novel whilst on holiday and it hit me, it wasn't Templars that I had the desire to build after reading Helsreach, it was the Salamanders - They were awesome. Then a good few weeks ago I saw the new LPC thread and entered my vow - 1 Tactical Marine, 1 Assault Marine, 1 Sternguard Veteran and 1 Venerable Dreadnought (I know what you're thinking, but I'm most certainly not the quickest painter in the world!!) So here is my progress so far... My Tactical Marine is pretty much completed, may add a few extra flame details on him (Badab part 2 has some great ideas in it) There are a couple of other shots of him in my gallery (Back and side) Next I'm painting my Assault Sergeant (at the moment I've pretty much completed the green, am now working on the metallics) The Sternguard is next, he hasn't even been undercoated... :o After reading the article about Armour in the Badab book, I decided to give him the Mk 8 torso and shoulder pads to show he is a well honoured member of the chapter. Finally the Dreadnought, again, he isn't undercoated and I've since added a front plate to the sarcophagus for extra detail. As it was Armageddon that got me back into things, there will be some Ork parts on the base (but not so much it looks like I've just glued the contents of my bitz box to the base...) All comments and critique more than welcome, especially areas I can improve on (The highlights look much better in real life, especially the scorched barrel of the Melta gun, it's just the iPhone camera is not my friend when it comes to taking photo's of anything GW related, damn you Apple...) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 i love MRK IV helmets any way so ima be biasd any way and say...."chyeeeeaaa" sallies look dope n mrk IV......i really like the green, what if you water blended goblin green, snot green and orkhide shade a couple of layers? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2642462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 I've never tried water blending, is it hard to do? This is what I'm doing at the moment Undercoat Chaos Black Base coat of Knarloc Green Layer of Snot Green, leaving Knarloc Green showing in recesses etc Wash of Thraka Green Highlight of 2:1 mix of Snot Green:Scorpion Green Highlight of 1:1 mix of Snot Green:Scorpion Green Highlight Scorpion Green Light wash of Badab Black into some armour joints (feet, crotch, neck etc) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2642476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Update time - Assault Marine He's almost finished, just need to highlight every colour bar the green, paint some flames and finishthe shield and the base... And the base (from the booby traps and mine field markers resin box that came out with Planetstrike) As always, critique and advice most welcome Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2648006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exhumed Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Me likey very much... makes me wonder why I didn't use that same bionic arm on one of my own assault dudes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2654084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Update time... Assault Sergeant is finished (until I decide on a battle damage style that I like) Here he is... The flames look much better in person, they seem very flat and 2 dimensional in the picture for some unknown reason... And here is an updated picture of my Sternguard veteran, just finished the wash, will start the highlighting later (and I've removed that mold line on the shoulder pad!!!) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2656817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Woohoo! Vow complete - here's my Dread and Sternguard!! And finally, the Sternguard, some of you may notice the head is different - I really was terrible at painting Salamanders skin tones... And with that, I can go back to my usual slow pace!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2702093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROTHER UNGOLIANT Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Have you tried forge worlds weathering powdwers to battle damage armour I know there mainley for vehicles but they really give an amazing weatherd affect on the smaller figures , The bottom of feet espec the ends of gun barrels . There quite easy to use if you know what your doing just take the powder from the pot neat and dry brush it on to the area you want .But it only works if you do not varnish your model after painting.The varnish seems to pull the powder leaving messy streaks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2702157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannus Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Looks like your Sallies ae coming along great! I really like the way your Ven Dread turned out - very nice! I like how you are giving each model a little something different to personalize them. Keep up the good work. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2702170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulkan454 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Great work you've done ;) Could we maybe have a shot with all of the vow in the same pic please? I hope to see some more of your work around. Vulkan Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2702700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eryx_UK Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Nice paint job on the dreadnought. Tops! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2702861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 out(censored)standing work brother! I am so loving your green. I too was motivated by the Helsreach novel. but I am a very loyal Templar player. but, the book got me to thinking "why don't I do a Helsreach Crusade army. so It looks like I'm stealin yer green recipe. I will give you credit. super work. For the Emperor, and his people. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2878281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubermensch Commander Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Excellent work good sir! I share the same love of the Sallies (their Armageddon era IA hooked me) and since I am completely devoid of any painting talent it is heartening to see such amazing work done for Salamanders. Your Dreadnought and Assault trooper are particularly outstanding. Bravo and well done! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/221210-my-salamanders-lpc-thread/#findComment-2879618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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