Brother Baphomet Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hello all, I've been thinking about doing Dark Angels again for some time, as they were my second army way back when Codex: Angels of Death came out. Having to move house meant I had to put it on hold for a while though. Anyhow, now all that's done, and I had more spare cash than I thought, I went and bought a ton of stuff in one go to get me motivated. Here's what I've got to build... http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/cythron/Dark%20Angels/DA1.jpg As you can't really tell from the pic, here's what's there... Company Master Terminator Chaplain Chaplain (putting a jump pack on him) 3 x Assault Terminators 2 x Terminators 2 x Dreadnoughts Venerable Dreadnought 2 x Tactical Marines 2 x Assault Marines 3 x Landspeeders Sammael on jetbike 5 x Ravenwing boxes 2 x Predators Vindicator Land Raider Land Raider Crusader Land Raider Achilles Land Raider Prometheus (to make a Cerberus pattern Land Raider - the one with all heavy bolters) 4 x Razorbacks 3 x Drop Pods 4 x Dark Angel Upgrade Sprues Plus various other bits, like meltaguns, plasmaguns, chirurgeons backpacks (to make Apothecaries with) and a Terminus Ultra frame. Added to that, I already had.. AoBR Captain 10 x AoBR Marines 5 x Aobr Terminators AoBR Dreadnought A few other spare Marines All I need to get now is a Terminator Librarian, another LR Crusader and a Baneblade (to make a Fellblade). I don't mind the modelling side of it - but I'm quite slow at painting, and I'm not that good really so I probably won't be displaying any of my stuff on here! Thanks for looking - see you in a couple of years! :cuss Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtriX Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Well someone obviously had more money than what good for them. This seems like an awesome project, I hope that you have something fun to relax with during painting cause that's gonna take a lot of hours. But I'm looking forward to see this army take shape. Go Nuts! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2696515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Baphomet Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hehe thanks! I've been off work for two weeks due to an operation so I've been building like mad before I have to go back! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2696522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost_angel Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 So. Many. Toys. Good luck with your project. Could be interesting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2696640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG42 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Good luck. Don't burn yourself out. Have fun. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2696651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 This should be very, very interesting. How long until you start posting pictures? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2696656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Baphomet Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 This should be very, very interesting. How long until you start posting pictures? Thanks! The AoBR stuff I've got was already assembled when I got it, and in the last two weeks I've put together the drop pods, razorbacks, LR and LR Crusader, started work on the dreads and assault termys. :D <-- how I'm feeling now! I've got an idea for blinging up Belials Crusader, but as I'm real slow due to work/home life it'll be a while before I post anything. I'm planning an Apocalypse game sometime in the summer so I'd like to get as much done as I can for that - not bothered if it's painted up or not, just so long as it's built. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2696720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Avoghai Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Well it seems that I'm not the only one jumping into tons of modelling/painting for apoc game. Since I approach the end of my deadline, maybe I can give a few advices. -Use the army painter spray cans for basic colour. The green is fabulous and so is the Bone. You'lle spare precious time and get an homogenous result easily -Alternate greenwing/Deathwing/ravenwing painting, painting ALL deathwing in a row is a VERY bad idea :lol: -Always have the basic colours for highlights, If you use a mix, then prepare the mix and keep it in a pot. NEVER prepare the mix each time. -Don't make LR in bone... I've given up after the 2ned one ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2696862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Reaper Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 A tip with painting that many models...spray paint is your friend Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2696885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtriX Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 a airbrush and a good compressor is worth it's weight in gold Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2696957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Baphomet Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Well it seems that I'm not the only one jumping into tons of modelling/painting for apoc game. Since I approach the end of my deadline, maybe I can give a few advices. -Use the army painter spray cans for basic colour. The green is fabulous and so is the Bone. You'lle spare precious time and get an homogenous result easily -Alternate greenwing/Deathwing/ravenwing painting, painting ALL deathwing in a row is a VERY bad idea B) -Always have the basic colours for highlights, If you use a mix, then prepare the mix and keep it in a pot. NEVER prepare the mix each time. -Don't make LR in bone... I've given up after the 2ned one :D Thanks for the tips. I didn't know about the army painter spray cans so I'll check them out. I was wondering just how I was gonna get through painting all those tanks now GW doesn't do the DA green and bone sprays! Oh, and Belials Crusader's gonna be bone - hope it turns out ok :cuss Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2697709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I agree: airbrush should be your friend. And although building is important, give it at least a primer and the base colour... that requires no significante skill and makes a HUGE difference. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2697755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Avoghai Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thanks for the tips. I didn't know about the army painter spray cans so I'll check them out. I was wondering just how I was gonna get through painting all those tanks now GW doesn't do the DA green and bone sprays! Oh, and Belials Crusader's gonna be bone - hope it turns out ok :D Well you can see the result of the Angels green here : clicky clicky You can also see the result of the Bone here : clicky again Hope this helps Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2697887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kovash Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 -Always have the basic colours for highlights, If you use a mix, then prepare the mix and keep it in a pot. NEVER prepare the mix each time. I can't stress this point enough for the mix. I'm just about to finish painting my 15th DW terminator, and mixing the paints week after week lead to a lot of waste. Find an empty container with a top, and mix the paints in there. As long as you're using the mix consistently, it won't dry up. If it does, add a little water and stir it up. Also, best of luck with all the building. If you could, at least show some pics of what you have built. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2698050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Neo Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 or even thin it out with dettol multi-surface cleanser. mentioned it in a couple of threads. a guy i was in uni with was doing a chemistry degree and swears blind that ithas the perfect chemical makeup to thin the paints and still make them stick as if you hadn't thinned them Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2698132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I use windowcleaner as my thinner (pure, out of the bottle) and it works wonders, both for the AB and the conventional brush. Just remember to have 2 glasses: one with water another with the WC...you don't want to lick the windowcleaner :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2698745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Baphomet Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 I use windowcleaner as my thinner (pure, out of the bottle) and it works wonders, both for the AB and the conventional brush. Just remember to have 2 glasses: one with water another with the WC...you don't want to lick the windowcleaner ^_^ In all my years of playing can you believe I've never thinned my paints?! I just never seemed to have the spare time needed for so many coats and highlights, what with two small kids running round etc. Thanks for the tips guys, I'd like to do this army the best I can ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2698813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsulis81 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 The new Grey knight Terminator box looks as though it would be great for making terminator HQs for a DW army :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2699041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Baphomet Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 The new Grey knight Terminator box looks as though it would be great for making terminator HQs for a DW army :) There's certainly some nice bits in there that's for sure. Might think about getting some in the future - you never know, they might do a DA termy box when they get updated ;) Here's what I've built so far... http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/cythron/Dark%20Angels/DA2.jpg Three drop pods, four Razorbacks, two RW bike squads and Landspeeders, started work on two Land Raiders and Dreads, started on my Assault Termys. Also on the table are the AoBR models. I've ordered some Army Painter sprays so I'm just waiting for them to arrive before I start painting. Do you think I should start a seperate log for my progress instead of resurrecting this thread every time? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2702037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Its ok to update your thread :lol: What you do need is a cleaner table and focus on 1 kind of model at a time...or youll end up with a huge collection of unfinished models and tons of bits that you dont know where they belong...and wont finde the ones you need. A clean desk and properly stored sprues and bits and WIP is quite an important thing: makes your life soooo much easier. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2702490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Good progress, nine vehicles and two bike squads in six days. Keep up the good work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2702628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Baphomet Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Well I haven't updated this for a while, but I have been busy. I ordered some more stuff, mainly for the upcoming Apocalypse game... http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/cythron/Dark%20Angels/DA3.jpg Two more Vindicators for the Line Breaker Squad A Baneblade (to make a Fellblade) A Razorback (to make a Damocles Rhino) Another Land Raider Crusader Don't think I need much more now - maybe another tactical box, three more drop pods (to convert into Deathstorms) - and I'd love to get a Caestus Assault Ram at some point. Haven't really done much work on my DA as I had to concentrate on finishing off some Eldar for a battle. Here's an example of my painting 'skills'. I paint them to look half decent on the tabletop, not to win any Golden Demon awards as I don't really get the time to go into mega highlighting etc... ++ Removed image of foul xenos as per forum rules. I. ++ And here's a shot of the work I've done on the Baneblade so far... http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/cythron/Dark%20Angels/DA5.jpg Those Army Painter sprays are a real boon! Thanks for the advice folks :) To top it all off, I've been making some ruined buildings this week - didn't realise just how little terrain I've actually got made up! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2753200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 If you've got a bastion box, the antenna array thatcomes with it fits perfectly into the Razorback's top hatch, making an excellent Damocles. And I would avoid posting xenos pictures. Doom may/will follow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2753224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Baphomet Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 If you've got a bastion box, the antenna array thatcomes with it fits perfectly into the Razorback's top hatch, making an excellent Damocles. I've got a few of those spare, so that was my initial thinking. When I put one on one of my existing Razorbacks I thought it looked a little too elaborate (and tall!) for a Rhino trying to hide in cover in the thick of battle, so I've decided to go with a few parts from the squadron upgrade sprue. The eagle shaped radar looks quite good on it ^_^ I would avoid posting xenos pictures. Doom may/will follow. Heh, I did wonder about that! I'll go and purge myself asap... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2753233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I would avoid posting xenos pictures. Doom may/will follow. Heh, I did wonder about that! I'll go and purge myself asap... I've done it for you :wacko: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/225334-my-long-path-to-redemption-starts-here/#findComment-2753317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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