Lord Bearer Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I wanted to put this out there as a basic outline as to how I hope to build my Raven guard army. 1x Captain Dalgarth (w/ Command Squad??) > Mounted in heavy-armored Rhino 1x Tactical Squad (10-man) > Mounted in drop-pod 1x Tactical Squad (10-man) > Mounted in drop-pod 1x Assault Squad (10-man) > With Jump Packs 1x Assault Squad (8-man) > Led by Chaplain > With Jump Packs 1x Venerable Dreadnaught (Contempter Model) > Mounted in Drop-pod 1x Devastator Squad (5-Man) --> possibly to be increased to 10-men > Mounted in a Rhino 1x Terminator Squad (10-man) > Mounted in a Land Raider Crusader ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With this as my starting army, I have a good start. Most of my minis will be converted/repainted from my current Praetors of Orpheus SM Chapter. I eventually want to increase the size and scope of my army. In the back of my mind, there is a part of me that would love to build the ENTIRE 2nd Company. <Dream on!!> I have opted to model my army on the 2nd Company... probably going to change the name of my Captain.... or not.. I have ordered a bunch of stuff from Forgeworld to help customize my army. No, I didn't buy the Raven Guard conversion pack. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bearer Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 As an update, I have been working on some of my miniatures. As strange as it might seem.... I am working on a 5-Man Devastator Squad. (2x Missle Launchers, 1x Lascannon, 1x Heavy Bolter & Sgt) I am also working on a Rhino Transport for the squad. I have applied multiple magnets to enable me to switch from a Rhino to a Predator. Once I get some pictures available I will post them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2946865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Just a quick question, why that configuration of devastators? The heavy bolter seems out of place. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2947116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bearer Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Just a quick question, why that configuration of devastators? The heavy bolter seems out of place. I built the unit to give me a wider range of effective firepower. The missle launchers give me Frag and Krak attacks which give me some anti-personnel and anti-tank ability. The Lascannon gives me anti-tank capabilities while the Heavy Bolter gives me a good solid hit at various ranges. I will probably add other weapons if I find that I need other weapons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2947506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Any pictures yet? :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2947545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bearer Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Any pictures yet? :) I hope to get some pics up in the next couple of days... I do not have any finished products yet, as I am waiting for Santa to deliver some of of the pieces that I need to finish them. Since everything I have read seems to put the Raven Guard in settings of an urban type, I will be basing them as such. SCC made his models with urban settings and I think that I will follow his example and "urban base" them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2947565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Since everything I have read seems to put the Raven Guard in settings of an urban type, I will be basing them as such. SCC made his models with urban settings and I think that I will follow his example and "urban base" them. I suppose if you're going to try something, checking out one of the best examples is probably a sound idea. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2947574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bearer Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 I was debating about what I wanted to do for my Shadow Captain. I was playing around and came up with this.... http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc236/Keikan300/tyberos.jpg It is the Tyberos with some details removed and a Raven Guard paint scheme. I think that it has potential. Any thoughts?? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2947626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I like it. Any plans on converting it further or will it just be a colour swap with some details removed? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2947767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bearer Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 I like it. Any plans on converting it further or will it just be a colour swap with some details removed? I saw a pic of the unassembled model and the head is not attached. This makes me think that I might try to put a different head in it's place. I showed this pic to SCC and he suggested the elimination of the chainsword attachments on the palms as it is not really Raven Guard-ish. I am torn though... the vicious looking nature of the model is the one thing that drew me to it. (I know.. twisted.. right?) Anyway, I hope to have a few pics up in the next couple of days. I haven't been able to paint much recently, I have been sick as a dog recently. I was exposed to a rabid bat and the doctors said that it was a good idea to take the rabies shots... UGH... glad I did... but DAMN!! the side-effects sucked!!\ I will be taking a few pics of my Devastator squad and post them... It's a start at least. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2947823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbabyjesus Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Personally, I don't think anything about the Tyberos model says 'raven guard'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2948000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bearer Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 As promised, I took some pics of some of my models that are WiP They look a little rough and some of the lines are less than "polished" but this gives you an idea where I am going with my army. http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc236/Keikan300/DevastatorSquad_sgt.jpg http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc236/Keikan300/DevastatorSquad1.jpg I need to work on the shading a little more and also finish the bases. Any suggestions, thoughts, critiques? Also... I hope to get some pics of my Rhino/Predator soon. As I want to make an urban based theme... I see the vehicle being weathered with a concrete-dust effect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2948143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I think you have a good start there. For the metal, I'd wash it with some Badab Black. The yellow also comes off a bit strong, and I've found that Gyphonne Sepia, is a nice subtle wash to tone it down. For highlighting the black, well, Maybe try a bit of Charadon Granite or Adeptus Battlegrey mixed with black (Maybe 2 or 3 to 1) to make the amour pop a little. Still, a great start, and keep them coming! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2948222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Agreed. Good start here and I hope to see more. Have a look at my WIP thread (shameless personal plug) for some insights in to how I deal with metals and Black. Washes are your friend with metallic colours, and some simple edge highlighting will really make the black pop. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2948252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonajirt Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Im glad to see another member of the Raven Guard on here. There aren't too many of us (no Sh*t, huh...) Looks good to start. keep up the work and keep it rolling on. It takes a while, and painting all trim on black gets very boring, but you will prevail and Lord Corax will be proud. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243726-raven-guard-2nd-company/#findComment-2948312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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