Hexenes Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Sooo... I have been a member of the B&C for a couple of years now, largely lurking, occasionally posting, and constantly gleaning tips and inspiration from innumerable other members. So, I figured it was time to share what I've been working on over the last several months to a year. What we have here is the humble beginnings ( or re-beginnings) of my Dark Angels army composed entirely of Rogue Trader and 2nd Edition era models. I got into 40K way back at the beginning of 2nd edition, took a loooong break with the release of 3rd, and got back into it (at least modeling and painting-wise) with 4th. This, honestly, is the most models I've ever had painted up as a coherent force. Not looking to win any painting competitions, but they look good at arm's length. Much more to come (slowly but surely), so without further ado... Tactical Squad 1 Tactical Squad 2 Rhino - Right now the Tac boys are sharing a ride, until I get my old Epicast resin drop pod painted. Devastators - Those of you who have been around awhile, or are steeped in "model lore", will notice the two old Conversion Beamers, which I think make pretty fair proxies for Plasma Cannons. Deathwing Librarian Captain - One of my most favorite-est captain models ever. Did these mostly just for fun. Kind of a nod to the old black armored Dark Angels. Tacticals Captain - Also one of my favorite-est captain models ever. And waiting in the wings... (Pun intended) Thanks for looking!! Comments and constructive criticism welcomed, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Those sir are brilliant. Great for nostalgia, did you have all those models or recently buy them? Great collection either way. As for C&C, I'd just base them all the same to create a sort of army coherency, If I were you though I'd do what made me happy and not listen too much to others :cuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 There is cool and there is this! Congrats on reviving memories AND having a very very tidy army. Look fwd for the completed bikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyx Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Hail, So awsome to see an army of legends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Mord Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Absolutely love the old models. Love the terminators and the tactical guy with the eagle shoulder pad. Im repainting my old 2nd and 3rd edition army into imperial fists. Something nice about the old stuff seeing table time again Wish I had some RT guys though. Great looking army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Ah the good ol' RT marines.... absolutely love what you have done! Love the Dev squad with the conversion beamers, sweet!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCrute Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I never felt the pull of nostalgia past 2nd edition before (Jes Goodwin edition as I like to think of it), but these are so cool. You have put love into models that I mostly hate and made me love them too. Congratulation, you win one internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 ah i remember .... thanks for a walk back in time they look good congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmodai650 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Beaky love!!! These guys look awesome, and I can't wait to see more. One of my fellow bloggers has busted out his old beakys and is painting them. You should check them out in the link below :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 How have I missed this!! Excellent crisp clean painting that does these models wonders – why you've even made the old Rhino look good ;). An excellent collection Hexenes. And the RW: I can't wait. Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMidas Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I love these. simple, crisp, lovely models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexenes Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks everyone for the kind words! I'm blushing!! :lol: Stobz - did you have all those models or recently buy them? Yes I already had most of these models from back in '94-'95. I got the Devs off Ebay a few months ago for a song (Before all the old RT stuff went through the roof!). As for C&C, I'd just base them all the same to create a sort of army coherency Yeah. I did the black ones with the grey bases before the rest, before I decided on the dirt/grass bases. I was kinda toying with the idea of doing up some more as kind of "Urban Assault Dark Angels". Who knows what the future holds? Here's a few more closeup pics of some Deathwing. Lemme tell you, these old metal terminators were a bear to paint. Lots of armor plates and such. I was glad to be done with them. (And Dang! I just noticed a nick on the base of one of 'em. Curses!) The Deathwing Sergeant is a kitbash that turned out pretty well, I think. The body is from the old Inquisitor in Terminator armor. I got him secondhand years ago (along with a boatload of other goodies!) from a buddy who was getting out of the hobby. He had hacked the head off and filed off the =][= symbols. The new head is from a current Tactical Squad sprue. Sword arm and gun arm are from the current Assault Squad sprue, as are the shoulder pads. I know a lot of folks are not fans of PA pads on Termies, but I think scalewise they work well. Storm Bolter is just two Bolters from the beaky box, filed down on joining sides and glued together, with greenstuff to fill the gaps. Always loved the oversized weapons in some of the old artwork! Feathers are greenstuff as well. The transfers came from the same guy from whom I got the Inquisitor body many moons ago. Old DA transfers from way back in the day. I will cry when I run out of them as there are only a few left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyronusSouria Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 That pair of terminators up there look so goofy :lol: Don't get me wrong, the painting is very well done, but the models just look so much less intimidating than today's terminators. Very nice job on everything here though, excellent painting and conversions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauyippiejoy Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Ah, the awesomness that is old models! You've really brought them justice my friend! I can't even harbour some ill kept contempt for them being Dark Angels when I myself play Space Wolf - they're just that cool. :D Awesome old models, great, clean paintjob with old school red bolters! I'll keep my eyes on this thread if you don't mind good sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Zaku Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Man, I've always dislike the old Power Armor, but for some reason I love those beetleback Termies. Sigh. Nice progression, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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