dirge caster Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 I prefer the idea suggested by CMID. We should keep this small group but there's nothing to stop someone else from creating another tale of 17 gamers. Perhaps a different campaign would be good and would give some variety between the 2 projects such as the 3rd War for Armageddon, the Astartes Praeses, the 13th Black Crusade or the Horus Heresy or anything else with a wide range of power-armoured armies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Well, I guess the next question is when are we setting up a WIP thread? I'm about ready to post my first Retaliator. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I'm about ready to post my first Retaliator. :) Eep. Better get my skates on. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 No worries man, it's just a WIP, not painted yet, lol. I will have more time now though, since my 360 burnt out tonight.... :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Lemme put it this way - if I at least try to keep up with you, I won't procrastinate like usual. Hopefully. So, in a way, you're my moving goalposts. Sort of. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I couldn't wait to get started on the project so I bashed together my first Fire Angel. This is my take on Tarnus Vale, Praetor of the 3rd company. Not the best pictures... I'm not too sure about the head at the moment. I tried a different one but I thought it looked a bit big. Usually I give my sergeants/HQs bare heads because it just looks so much cooler and painting faces is my absolute favourite. I've gone with the helmeted head simply to save time which is at a premium at the moment. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN2162.jpg?t=1335610614 A shot from the back showing off the fur pelt and Death Watch shoulder pad. I think I'll probably paint the fur as a leopard pelt. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN2164.jpg?t=1335610431 The chapter symbol is still WIP. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN2165.jpg?t=1335610326 I hope you all like him. Hopefully I'll get another marine assembled some time soon. I think I'll probably go with a Sternguard body guard. I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Keyaetus Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Liking Tarnus, alota cool looking parts on him. I enjoy seeing chainswords too more than power weapons for some reason, Im always tempted to make a captain with a sheathed chainsword using his boltgun in both arms for a change, though no idea how I'd go across with the chainsword. Few questions about Tiger claws too; What would their strength of been while hiding amongst the astral claws? Saying they went in as one company? When the Loyalists discovered the fact that Tiger claws had been hiding as part of the astral claws, did the secessionists ever end up knowing that the loyalists knew? Would they of actually somehow started wearing their own colours at some stage of the war? This is a part im doubting. *edit* Company not chapter Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric the Silvercoat Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I started working on my Mantis Warriors last night. I am doing a five man Mantis Religiosa unit. I will be using the Blood Angel rules to do the Mantis Warriors because the Death Company would be perfect to show what the Mantis Religiosa are. Also will be useing the old rogue trader chapter symbol show in this picture. http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/images/9/9d/Mantis_Tranquility_Campaign_Sniper_Unit.jpg I like it alittle better than the one we have now. I also plan to use red for the face over yellow to show the Rage that the Mantis Religiosa have and I will also use alittle more black on them showing they are damned in a way to always be fighting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Few questions about Tiger claws too;What would their strength of been while hiding amongst the astral claws? Saying they went in as one company? When the Loyalists discovered the fact that Tiger claws had been hiding as part of the astral claws, did the secessionists ever end up knowing that the loyalists knew? Would they of actually somehow started wearing their own colours at some stage of the war? This is a part im doubting. *edit* Company not chapter #1. Sadly, not a bunch is known about their history, man. They were born of Astral Claw gene-seed, and there's rumour that they were a Cursed Founding chapter. A single company of them survived a crappy warp translation, and their petition to Terra to rebuild died when their only Captain disappeared shortly after the petition was made. Huron, being the charismtic psycho he is, talked them into being absorbed into the Astrals. #2. Yep. Mainly cuz the loyalists were ticked off. #3. Towards the end of the war? I wouldn't doubt it. They were a proud bunch, and as the noose tightened around Badab, I could see some of the survivors saying, 'hell with it, let's give the loyalists something to choke on'. I'd say, though, that they would have abandoned their old Chapter heraldry, and wore the Tyrant's symbol instead, since they were loyal to the grave to Lugft. Plus, the colors are cool.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Sorry 'bout the double post, but here is my first Retaliator WIP, Brother Alois. The LXII Legion Auxillia begins. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calgar101 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Oooh I'll show you my hoard if you're all lucky. Hopefully if my 5 basic Novamarines go well, then I'll paint some more of them and then maybe my entire army will be Novamarines. I really love their background, xenos hating, space crusading, Angels of Death. I've seen them done in blue and bone colour and on Lexicanum (pinch of salt I know) that is what their colours are listed as, however in Badad Part 1 they look more blue and white/silver, so that is what I'll go for. Ave Imperator! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Keyaetus Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Righteo, cheers for the response. I probably will just paint them in that scheme, and just use the tyrants symbol as I find it more appealing too. Got my captain made, just need to wait to monday to order some new stuff since I boggled up my order attempt and messed up the card for a few days, fun times. Ill try to get a picture up of him undercoated maybe later on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirge caster Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Well done to kizzdougs for being the first to post a work in progress picture. It gives me a sense of urgency which I definitely need! I may also give my models helmeted heads as it’s so much quicker and I really struggle painting believable skin tones. I like your green stuff work on the shoulder pad too. Working with green stuff is another thing I struggle with! I can’t believe how well this thread is going. I feel very motivated. I’m considering trying out true-scaling my Raptors for a change and adding plenty of small conversions such as wires coming out of the helmets and extra rivets to the armour. I also want to add yellow and black hazard stripes to the models to provide a strong contrast to the dull green armour. Most of the leg armour will be corroded and messy so my green stuff work on the true scale legs doesn’t need to be too precise. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calgar101 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I suddenly worrying my simple 5 man squad are going to pale insignificantly against the others... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Keyaetus Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Normally I enjoy the thought of having to paint yellow (did it on some howling griffons ages ago), but im baffled at the moment on how dark to make it for my tiger claws to match the grey, and then how I'd go across actually doing it. None of the yellow paints seem to match the actual forgeworld image sadly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Current update: Test Marine Bob is undergoing constant repainting, and is finally settling down on one color after getting continually puffier from the sheer amount of paint. Meanwhile, I've been going through and transferring all the colorplate squads to an army list, and then I'll add some fluff based units in. I'm hoping to have the list done tonight, as well as poor little Bob. While I'm here, does anyone know a good way of doing Red Scorpion armor before I start painting everything in the current scheme I have? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Status: Bitz assembled for the five man squad, prep started. Demi-squad Balus in the pipeline. Still trying to find those damned brass etch aquilas that love to avoid me, though. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Ugh, why am I always late for the awesome stuff? D: I wanted to join this so bad, but... ohwell.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Alright, much like the rest of you, I realized I had spare parts for a Rhino and Tac Squad lying around composed of pure bitz, so I've assembled those, and will start on them tomorrow after I get back from the 5k. Fortunately, the Scorpions have a good vehicle color scheme, and there's a Badab Rhino that I can base the heraldry off of. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Ugh, why am I always late for the awesome stuff? D: I wanted to join this so bad, but... ohwell.... Perhaps you could start up a second pool? I know a couple of others have voiced similar desires. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Keyaetus Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Managed to assemble and paint up "Brother-Captain Keyaetus" of the 3rd. Finally got around to finding a way to do the tiger claws paint scheme, but might tryyy to attempt some free-hand on his cape, maybe something to do with those in the chapter declared warp-lost. Though id not chance it with a brush. Ill try to put up an image or two of him tomorrow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Well, I've done a fair bit of research into these guys and have come up with some concepts. I have ordered some parts to compliment the ideas, so hopefully they will arrive before the deadline. If all goes well, I'll do a tactical squad. Going by etzchayim's idea, I'm going to model them off these pictures from the Badab War book II. Also planning on plenty of battle damage (to reflect their favoured method of warfare), and of course, gore. So without further ado, here are the pics of which I'll base my squad off. I'm intending to mix the armour just as shown in the pictures. Sgt (Bolt Pistol, Chain axe) http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb383/lachdan/Carcharodons%20Astra/319px-Mark_III.jpg Unknown Marine I (Bolter with chainblade attachment) http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb383/lachdan/Carcharodons%20Astra/312px-Mark_VI.jpg Unknown Marine II (Bolter with combat blade attachment) http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb383/lachdan/Carcharodons%20Astra/333px-Mark_IV.jpg Unknown Marine III (Bolter with chainblade attachment) http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb383/lachdan/Carcharodons%20Astra/326px-Mark_VII.jpg Unknown Marine IV (Bolter with chainblade attachment) http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb383/lachdan/Carcharodons%20Astra/400px-SSharkIA10.jpg Hopefully in a few weeks I can get some WIP shots. Till then, are we starting a collective WIP thread, or do we post here? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperors Immortals Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 gar....i missed it!!! will be following closely, but mind if i post for another pool of folks? It will help me get some marines painted amidst teh domestic chaos. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Till then, are we starting a collective WIP thread, or do we post here? Well, so far our WIP progress has been posted here, but if that continues I forsee this thread being shunted over to the WIP subforum. Which might actually be a good thing... :) gar....i missed it!!! will be following closely, but mind if i post for another pool of folks? It will help me get some marines painted amidst teh domestic chaos. I'd say go for it brother! :tu: Your one can be Pool B and ours can be Pool A. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3049971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 A quick update. An as yet unnamed veteran sergeant. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN2167.jpg?t=1335697816 The finished shoulder pad for the captain. Minus sanding. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN2166.jpg?t=1335697903 Ps. love your work Heathens :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/251453-a-tale-of-17-gamers/page/4/#findComment-3050060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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