elmo Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi Guys, As I seemed to be taking over the DA Showcase thread recently I thought it may be better to start my own topic to show my models. If I have posted this is the wrong place let me know ;) Apologies first as this will be photo heavy. If anyone wants me to upload specific models/views let me know. I started collecting DAs about a year or so ago as a change to my Tau empire army and it has exploded into almost a full Company (the remainder are unpainted in a big box). Some of the photos are a little poor due to sand in the camera but I will be investing in a new one soon :( http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/4thCompany.jpg The 4th Company (so far) and attached troops http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/4thCompanyLeft.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/4thCompanyRight.jpg 4th Company: http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/CommandSquad1.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/CommandSquad2.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Chaplain.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Chaplain4.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/BannerBearer.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/BrotherDreadnoughtIgnus.jpg Brother Dreadnought Ignus http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/BrotherDreadnoughtGideon.jpg Brother Dreadnought Gideon http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/ServitorsandServo-skulls.jpg Servitors and Servoskulls (no Techmarine yet!) http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/IMGP3189.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/1stSquadRhino.jpg 1st Squad http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/2ndSquad.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/2ndSquadRhino-Whirlwind.jpg 2nd Squad (Rhino-Whirlwind magnetised) http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/3rdSquad.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/IMGP5409.jpg 3rd Squad (Rhino-Predator magnetised) http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/4thSquad.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/4thSquadRazorback.jpg 4th Squad (Partial marines, Rhino-Razorback) http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/5thSquadRazorback.jpg 5th Squad (Marines waiting paint, Rhino-Razorback) 6th Squad in a box http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Chaplainand7thSquad.jpg 7th Squad (to be completed) http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/8thSquad.jpg 8th Squad (to be completed) http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/9thSquad.jpg 9th Squad (to be completed) http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/10thSquad.jpg 10th Squad (to be completed) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 And now the attached units: Deathwing http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/IMGP6339.jpg Master Belial http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Deathwing1stSquad.jpg 1st Squad http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Deathwing2ndSquad.jpg 2nd Squad http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Deathwing3rdSquad.jpg 3rd Squad http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Deathwing4thSquad.jpg 4th Squad http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/DeathwingDreadnoughtBeken.jpg Brother Dreadnought Beken Ravenwing http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Ravenwing1stSquad2.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Ravenwing1stSquad1.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/AttackBike.jpg Magnetised weapon options http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/LandspeederTyphoon.jpg Magnetised weapon options 10th Company http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/7thCompany.jpg More to be painted ;) All Rhinos have painted interiors http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/IMGP5404.jpg I still have loads to paint so I will be updating this as I go along. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2883730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Well, let me just say I like your work very VERY much. You are going for the full 4th in a very determined and consistent way. If I only had the discipline... Interestingly your DW has no c/c weapons. I hope you'll finish your project soon although I believe that once you get the 4th underway, the DW Land Raiders will follow, more dreads and some more RW and... Well it never ends does it? Keep it up, I look fwd for more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2883747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 I blame the Black Reach box for the Deathwing lacking CC weapons. I am planning to do some arm chopping and magnetisation later. Funny you should mention the LR - I was thinking the same... And there is a Ravenwing box plus an extra Landspeeder in the painting line. Will it never end ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2883751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Looking clean and crisp. I like your design of the banners. A great collection indeed -- but more importantly: Yay for the 4th Company!! :( Cheers I Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2883815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Turnbull Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 You actually went and painted the inside of your Rhino. Now, there's dedication. ;) For the Lion! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2884015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 They rock seriously! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2884264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droma Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 On an individual level they are solid but not spectacular, but when you take them as an entire force they look just awesome. Keep up the great work and keep the thread updated as you add more units. It's always great to see hobby projects on this scale. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2884304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys.It all started off as a painting exercise to do a Tactical Squad from the Black Reach box and has since become an obsession to build a complete Company with additions from the Deathwing and Ravenwing (and a scout or two). I just can't resist the DAs.The plan was always to complete it to a "good" standard then to go back and improve the paint job later although they will never be as good as some of the armies on this site.Isiah - 4th rule Azrael - of course the insides are painted, don't you I must have too much time on my hands...Immolator - Thank you kind sir...Droma - Solids good (will try to improve ) more Ravenwing in the pipeline so I will be updating next month. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2884330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 As your painting style is so fresh and clean - a very easy way to 'improve' them at a later date would be to apply some washes or use Army Painter's QuickShade to add a bit of depth and roundness of form. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2889218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Looking good Elmo! I'm jealous as I still find myself fielding unpainted models while you seem to have basically everything covered. Keep it up. As your painting style is so fresh and clean - a very easy way to 'improve' them at a later date would be to apply some washes or use Army Painter's QuickShade to add a bit of depth and roundness of form. That's what I was going to suggest. Hard to tell from the photos if they are highlighted, but perhaps you might consider adding some subtle highlights once the washes add depth to the shadowed areas and such. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2889576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 I must get a new camera :) A lot (cant put hand on heart and say all!) have had a black ink lining to show up the armour panels more. All the DA green has been dry brushed with Goblin green, harder at the edges. The Bone white has been shaded using a very watered down Chestnut ink then highlighted in Skull white. Black has been drybrushed with Codex grey. All Boltgun metal has been either drybrushed on or washed with Black ink. I dont personally like the heavy weathered look and do actually prefer a "cleaner" paint job with minor paint damage and mud effects. I am not trying to be defensive but the camera washes a lot of this out. :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2889713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandalphon Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I agree with the above, great looking army and solid style but the close ups suggest you could add further depth with added highlights & deeper shading. Great freehand and colour blocking, i particularly like the old skool red bolters :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2890135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Great looking army, although for a second I thought the text scroll on Gideon's leg said: "leaveN" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2891628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I am not trying to be defensive but the camera washes a lot of this out. :) Perhaps it's the lightning? Or my monitor, lol. I prefer to set up a sheet of white paper propped up in the back to shoot them on with a desk lamp to illuminate. Though they don't look particularly dark and I kind of like your scenic background. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2891727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 I have been thinking about buying a can of Quickshade to test it out but I have never used it before and I am not sure if Dark tone or Strong tone would be better. I am thinging that the Green only models may be better with Dark tone but this would be too much for the Bone robes on other models which might be better with the Strong tone. Any suggestions?? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2891831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 So - another week goes by with more painting going on in the corner. The Deathwing needed a bit more muscle and I have always coverted the Chaplain in Termi armour ( I think it is the best looking model in the SM range) so thanks to a good deal on Ebay I managed to get my hands on the Chaplain and a Librarian in termi armour and here they are ;) http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Chaplainf.jpghttp://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Librarianf.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Chaplainb.jpghttp://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Librarianb.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Chaplainl.jpghttp://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Librarianl.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Chaplainr.jpghttp://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/Dark%20Angels/Librarianr.jpg Sorry the photos are not better but the wife has run off with camera no. 1 and I have had to use the reserve. :jaw: El'mo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2911141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Looking good El'mo! I agree that the Chaplain is one of the best in the range. Personally I like the Librarian equally although many don't. I think the Crux Terminatus could do with a bit more vivid painting for both miniatures. Maybe a sharper highlight? Or it could be the camera. I like the text on the Librarian's book - excellent detail! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2911162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 It's the camera ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2911172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Very nice army you have there. How many points is it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2916304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I have just run the models through Army Builder and the points work out as below: All the completed figures so far.... 4840pts WYSIWYG 2 x Company Masters 1 x Librarian in Termi armour 1 x Interrogator Chaplain in Termi armour 1 x Chaplain with jump pack 1 x Chaplain 1 x Belial 4 x Terminator squads 1 x Scout squad 3 x Dreadnoughts 1 x Tactical squad with Rhino 3 x Tactical squads 1 x Assault squad 1 x Ravenwing attack squadron with 6 bikes, 1 attack bike and 1 Landspeeder 1 x Whirlwind 1 x Predator 2 x 10 man Devastator squads with Razorbacks Figures still to be built: 1220 with no optional gear 1 x Command squad inc. Standard 1 x Scout squad 2 x Tactical squads 1 x Assault squad 1 x Ravenwing attack squadron with 6 bikes, 1 attack bike 2 x Landspeeders Gives a total of at least 6060 pts. Still need to buy: 1 or 2 Landraiders 3 Razorbacks 2 Predators More Dreadnoughts 2 boxes of Assault termis for the arms. and Sammael would be nice So I would guess I will end up at somewhere around 8500 pts in the end. (is this too much ;) ) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2916699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Moridius Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Now those are some nice Dark Angels! And no its not enough! You have to have the entire chapter before you can officially call it quits. This makes me want to work on my DA more now... damn you just as I was finally getting my fantasy army painted... oh well the boys in green are much cooler anyways. Though the 8k+ of DA I have will take me so much longer to build than you. Keep up the good work brother. Moridius Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2918467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I was trying for a full Company - a Chapter is a little too much :cuss WIP 2 x Landspeeders which I am trying to finish for a game this weekend will post photos later. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2918525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Moridius Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Are you magnetizing the speeders like you did your predator? I'm actually working on a couple of speeders too and it ended up being pretty easy in the end. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2918992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 I will be magnetising them when I get home tonight. The Typhoon missile boxes get 1 magnet each the doors 1 each side for the Typhoon (in the small square recess on the door) 1 magnet under the chin and 1 on the chin weapon holder 1 magnet on the weapons triggers in the gunners hands and finally 1 in the slot for the trigger on the multi melta and heavy bolter 9 magnets in total per speeder I use 2mm x 1.5mm magnets which seem strong enough. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239000-elmos-1st-2nd-4th-and-10th-companies/#findComment-2919125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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