WeaponAdept Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hey, I painted these boys when my Crimson Hammers were to be the "Imperial Hammers". My Buddy pointed out that yellow and black = bumblebee men.... I rushed em through and stupidly varnished em so I can rework them for my new scheme. Thought I'd put em up here before they eventually go to the bin. Will salvage the Hammers tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I don't mind the black and red combination at all. It's that combined the red helms that spoil it for me :D. Nice models btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zincite Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Actually, I really like the colour scheme. It's dark enough to be 40K, but bright enough to be distinctive. What's with the last one? Is he trying to be Calgar? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witty Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Ditto on the colors being excellent, actually really like the red helm; that shade works nicely. My favorite's the one shooting the plas pistol gangsta-style =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponAdept Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks for your comments :D The red helm was supposed to depict a veteran I swapped things around to come up with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipherChost Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I like both the old scheme and the new. You should try to salvage the old models, maybe with simple green if you can't stand the "bee man", they look like they could still fit in with your newer look. I threw out a couple marines about five years back, it was only three or four and I still miss them. I recomend keeping them if it's not to late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponAdept Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'd love to keep them, but my style has mutated almost overnight and I feel ugly when I look at them. I still like the poses. I spend hours fiddling with blutak to get poses just right. See my termie album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithior Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Where did you get the power armour lightning claws dude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponAdept Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 The guy with Isaac on his chest? Hes a Mk 1 veteran Veteran page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Dunk them in simple green or another paint stripper and repaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathwing70 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 yellow and black is nature's way of saying "DANGER!" But yea with this much seperation between the colors doesn't do it much justice (aswell as make it a nightmare to paint more than a handfull of them!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponAdept Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Will simple green or other stuff not melt the plastic?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipherChost Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Simple Green is very safe. I use a medium jar and put what ever I want stripped in the jar with enough non-diluted simple green to cover the entire mini and wait a copuple days. I then remove the mini and lightly scrub off the paint with a tooth brush and from time to time use a toothpick or needle to get the nooks and crannies. After wards wash with plain water until it no longer feels soapy and set out to dry. I have repeated this proccess up to three times for models that just wouldn't come clean, I later discovered some primers will not come off 100% but shouldn't be to noticable. I have also left models in the simple green for up to three weeks with no damage. There are a few other products like simple green but I have no experience with them. Oh, it is also safe to handle unless you are sensitive to chemicals in which case wear some gloves. EDIT: To be clear Simple Green is very safe for the task. Simple Green is still a chemical so read the warning label so that you handle it safely should you choose to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zincite Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Or failing that, just stuff them in a box for a few months. I've done that with many old models, and later taken them out again thinking, 'Hmm... I could do this.' Most of my DA army is old models I've managed to rescue like that. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponAdept Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Thanks for the info guys. I tried nitro mors on some old models. It sucked. Nail Polish Remover worked on my Artemis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 if you use acetone free nail varnish remover its safe on plastic (not sure about resin though) yellow and black is very fisty tbh.. its why the hammers of dorn are yellow and black. http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2011...orn_Captain.jpg along with the scythes of the emperor who are all sorts of yellow and black. tbh id say stick with the black and yellow and just work some sneaky references in there.. like Captain Suzumebachi (ref the japanese hornet) http://www.cracked.com/article_15816_the-5...s-in-world.html (bad language warning.. and also psychotic monster bug warning) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Thanks for your comments :D The red helm was supposed to depict a veteran I swapped things around to come up with this. It almost resembles a Imperial Death Chicken Marine. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponAdept Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 yellow and black is very fisty tbh.. its why the hammers of dorn are yellow and black. Crimson Hammers are Imp Fists :lol: 15th founding maybe.... why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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