HJL Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Ive decided to start a word bearers army. It will stay small and pretty generic untill the new codex comes out so i dont end up with a load of useless models.Anyway. Here he is, what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearingtheword Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Nice start! Look forward to seeing more. I think many of us are anxiously awaiting the new codex to see what happens. Meanwhile we too are plogging along painting what units we have left to finish that are, as you said, pretty generic. Welcome to the Word, Brother!! ~BtW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Apostle Thirst Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 It looks more like an ork head than a daemon head in flames, but if that's your first freehand it's pretty impressive none-the-less. Welcome to the brotherhood :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Another guy. Slightly different paint sceme this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Looks good. May I suggest that your blacklining lines be made slightly thinner? Also, mould lines on side of the greaves, nix 'em! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Improving! As Brother Nihm said, take care to remove mould lines first. I'd suggest a couple of thin coats of yellow to build up the fire on the legion symbol too, rather than thicker coats (as it appears). Better to be patient, take your time and get better results. I do like the script and icon on the right shoulder pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 You're off to a really good start with these, well done! :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 These are great but will you be changing their pose up a bit for the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 These were plastic snap fit ones to see if i liked them. Im getting some proper ones today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 More Word Bearers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Looking good. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskie Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I think you're a bit heavy handed with your highlights. Perhaps use one brush size smaller or just paint a little slower. In some spots it looks like you're doing a better job than others. It is important to achieve some consistency across a model, but especially across a squad and an army. If you're going to put extra effort into parts of a model put it on the face, the hands, and any weapons/gear the model is holding. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Good advice. This is really my first attempt at highlighting and layering. Im reading the citadel paint guide, it has loads of cool ideas which im trying to implement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Fridge Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 If that's your first try at highlighting, you are doing a lot better than I did! I've been picking away at a Space Wolf force (off and on) for nearly 10 years and only now am I happy with my results... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 First squad done and my Dark Apostle. Made from Huron Blackheart and other bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisisJimmy Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Great looking squad there mate. The bases look really nice, although there is perhaps concern that the lava is too similar to the armour, but the cool grey of the rocks balances that out quite nicely. Maybe a point to consider; the smooth horns might need an extra highlight. They look a bit flat, especially compared to the ridged horns (which look great, by the way). Looking fantastic anyway, keen to see some more updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Menkeroth Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Good work! Real WB, good to see! But badges... why not to use decal sheets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Cant get them to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Excellent 'Apostle' conversion! I really like the freehand and bases as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Your Apostle could be used as a counts as Khârn. That'd be pretty cool wouldn't it? Question. In this picture where did you get the cleaver? The guy in the front right corner anatomically speaking. I'm trying to find different gladius/combat knives to use on my guys but after using all the CSM, SM and DE ones I've run out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Its from orks. I think the boys boxed set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Looking good HJL im really digging the freehand especially the chapter badge aka "wilson" (cookie for the reference) its easy to pick fault with close up pics of single models, mine look terribly that way. Bt put the minis together for group pics and their real value shines through. the tones, bases and freehand look excellent, job well done id say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Cast away football wilson? :P Im working on another guy. Doing a fave this time. What colour should his skin be? im thinking bluish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisisJimmy Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Not exactly sure what you're painting, but if it's Marine skin, I've always liked the paler tones on my Word Bearers. Lorgar is described as having pale or white skin, so if you manage to get yourself a pale blue I don't think it would look too far off. It would reinforce their gene background, but give it a unhealthy look as well, which would be a bonus. Looking forward to how the next model turns out, and the colours you end up choosing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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