Enzephalon Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi guys, Painting all the fancy things in my army I totally neglected my most important guys: my troops. Namely my assault marines which never fail at saving my ass. So I thought I give them some painting love. I hope you like them: Guy 1: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/20/331819_md-.JPG http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/20/331820_md-.JPG http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/20/331818_md-.JPG Guy 2: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/20/331822_md-.JPG http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/20/331821_md-.JPG Group shot with sergeant: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/20/331817_md-.JPG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dallo Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I like these, especially the use of green for the gems. Are they from the 4th company? Dallo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-2996957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzephalon Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thank you! Much appreciated. I can't answer your question though. I'm not so much into fluff when it comes to companies/squad markings and so on. What makes you think of them being 4th company? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-2996960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 very nice painting! :) the yellow almost looks like gold in the pictures, what is your recipe? :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-2997050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Now those are some sharp assault marines. And the company colors break down as: 1st white skull 2nd yellow/gold blood drop 3rd white/silver blood drop 4th green/admantite blood drop 5th black/ebonite blood drop 6th yellow/gold double blood drop 7th white/silver double blood drop 8th green/adamantite double blood drop 9th black/ebonite double blood drop 10th red single blood drop in a black circle and with all those green gems I assumed you were going for a 4th company also. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-2997115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzephalon Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 very nice painting! B) the yellow almost looks like gold in the pictures, what is your recipe? :) My recipe for the yellow contains no yellow at all. ^^ It's a basecoat of vomit brown (2 layers) -> wash with gryphonne sepia -> hihglight with tausept ochre -> wash with devlan mud (careful this time, otherwise it will be to dark) @Daryl: Thank you for your insight! I really appreciate it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-2997306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzephalon Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Painted two more. Now I have a fully painted 5 men squad. Guy 3: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/22/332527_md-.JPG http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/22/332528_md-.JPG Guy 4: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/22/332530_md-.JPG http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/22/332529_md-.JPG Full Squad: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/2/22/332531_md-.JPG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-2998836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxes Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 These guys rock. I especially like the use of dynamic posing. I try to do this with my jump packers whenever possible and I think you've nailed it here IMHO. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-2998879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Really nice. You spend as long on your basic troops as most people do their hqs! Very good indeed Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-2999853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzephalon Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Really nice. You spend as long on your basic troops as most people do their hqs! Very good indeed Thanks. You're completely right. That's my secret. Spending time on the miniatures. If you have a close look you will realize that I am no fancy painter like others. My paintjobs are basically basecoat, main colour, highlight and wash. No fancy techniques like NMM, no wet blending or whatever else the painting gurus come up with. Spending time, picking out all the details, basic techniques and a steady hand. And a lot of time. This is the recipe for a decent looking army which reaches high tabletop standard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-2999874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Spending time helps, but I think you hit the nail on the head with the steady hand. But I love these guys, truly an impressive squad. And your color choice for the gems really makes these guys pop. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-2999919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzephalon Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hi guys, I painted the two melta gunners from my assault squad. Since I believe in gaming karma concernind painted miniatures I hope that they now hit more often and bring destruction upon my enemies. ^^ I hope you like them. First guy: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/5/349968_md-.JPG http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/5/349969_md-.JPG Second guy: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/5/349966_md-.JPG http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/5/349967_md-.JPG Group shot: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/5/349965_md-.JPG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-3033173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezkh Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Really love the effort put into these, they would be a joy to play with and against. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-3033224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealadin Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Nice stuff those are really stunning, the green really pops out and the wing details provide a great contrast to the red/orange as well! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-3033498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deschenus Maximus Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 "Wow!" is all I have to say. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-3033661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASSASSINAWOKEN Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Is the melta gun metal or plastic? It appears you have added something to the muzzle. I have been debating heavily on magnetizing the arms for my melta gun guys, but I am beginning to think it is not worth it and just go go gadget glue them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-3033692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzephalon Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hi guys, Today I painted the remaining three guys of this squad and I have to tell you... it was intense. I started at 11 a.m. and was done around midnight. It was worth it though. Finally I'm able to field a fully painted 10 men assault squad. The most iconic unit of every blood angel army. Hope you like them. Ps.: The melta gun is a forgeworld piece. It is included in the special weapons set. First guy: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/6/350361_md-.JPG http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/6/350360_md-.JPG Second guy: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/6/350358_md-.JPG http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/6/350359_md-.JPG Third guy: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/6/350356_md-.JPG http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/4/6/350357_md-.JPG Group shot with sanguinary priest: http://images.dakkadakka.com/s/i/gallery/img/2012/4/6/350355_md.JPG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-3033885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmagog Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Wonderful and inspiational, thank you for sharing! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-3034166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 very nice man :) Do oyu have veterans of any kind yet? Cause if you do they better be twice as ornate as these guys :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-3034441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzephalon Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 very nice man :) Do you have veterans of any kind yet? Cause if you do they better be twice as ornate as these guys :P I will have a squad of five. This is how they will look: Cloaks + fancy helmets. ^^ http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2011/7/4/243057_md-.JPG About my regular assault marines being so ornate. I used a box of DC and "diluted" it with a box of regular assault marines. Still there is enough bling to make them pop this much. ^^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247516-assault-marines-update/#findComment-3034450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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