Louis Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hi all! I started an update on my 3rd Company a while back, after getting my hands on all the Rhino chassis a battle-company needs. Unfortunately after only a few updates real life intruded (I was fired for complaining about abuse from my boss - knocked all my confidence and left me a wreck for a while) and I didn't get to pick up a paint brush again until about six weeks ago. I've thought about how to present this, and if I should resurrect the old thread, and the best I can think of is an image of each page of the document I've been using to try and track all this. Where the pages are complete (ie the unit is painted to my new DA scheme and has a backstory) I've included an image of the page, where it is work in progress I've given a quick one line status on the unit. Overtime I can then edit this post and replace the updates with a link/image of the completed unit. Once it is all done I'll collect into a PDF and post a link for anyone who is interested. Front Cover: Order of Battle: Page 3 - Master Ramiel: Page 4 - Master Ramiel (continued): Page 5 - 3rd Company Command Squad: (Note Razorback Ajax is undercoated but requires painting) Page 6 - Xaphan Page 7 - Hebron Page 8 - Dreadnoughts Venerai and Israfael. Original paint job requires stripping, followed by fresh undercoat and new paint job. Backstory has to be written. Page 9 - 1st Tactical (Company Veterans) Squad. 5 older metal models require strip and repaint. 5 newer models are assembled and undercoated. 2 Backstory has to be written. Page 10 - 2nd Tactical Squad. Squad requires strip and repaint. Rhino is undercoated ready for painting. Backstory has to be written. Page 11 - 3rd Tactical Squad Page 12 - 4th Tactical Squad. . Page 13 - 5th Tactical Squad Page 14 - 6th Tactical Squad. Squad still needs to be painted. Old models now replaced with DV set Page 15 - 7th Assault Squad Page 16 - 8th Assault Squad. Painted, but backstory has to be written. Page 17 - 9th Devastator Squad. Page 18 - 10th Devastator Squad. Squad requires strip and repaint. Rhino is undercoated ready for painting. Backstory has to be written. Page 19 - Techmarine Hephastus - Model needs to be purchased. Page 20 - Predator Squadron Page 21 - Predator Squadron (continued) Page 22 & 23 - Whirlwhind Squadron. Squadron is assembled and undercoated ready for painint. Backstory has to be written. Page 24 - Land Raider Liberator. Page 25 - Land Raider Deliverance. Model is painted, backstory has to be written. Page 26 - Vindicator Salvation. Model needs a touch up to change from bone coloured wings/icons to white Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 wow........this is impressive! definitely following this one! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3116698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I am utterly flabbergasted! That is just such a brilliant collection and the a fantastic presentation of a labour of lover. You have the Lion's eternal gratitude and the unforgiven brothers something to aspire too... or you are a madman... but we like both!! :D Â SG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3116954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ordo Machinum Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I... I... I... :D Â The special for today is Gobsmacked. With a side order of Magnificent. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3116981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexagon Sun Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Wow, Louis you're absolutely bonkers, but in the best kind of way. I'm going to have to set aside some time to read all of this asap, it really goes above and beyond merely collecting an army and naming a few of your squad leaders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3117009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Wow - too awesome for words !! And every marine named too, that is dedication to the cause. Â [one minor thing: just to point out that 'Chaplins' are actually spelt 'Chaplains'. A quick fix :)] Â Cheers I Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3117017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Most excellent huge army you have there Louis, really loving the effort put into the backstory and the layout youv'e used. A mighty tome of info for sure. Â stobz Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3117026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
facmanpob Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Words cannot describe ........ Â :) Â I will definitely be reading the back stories in great detail over the next few days ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3117033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Someone's been busy! ;) You've done some serious work there Louis - inspiring stuff. In fact I'm thinking of embarking on a similar project but on a smaller scale for my Concecrators' force... hahahaha - really! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3117480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgiven2544 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 ... Wow... ...:jaw: Â Â Â Â That makes my fluff seem absolutely sub-par. I need to get on board with this. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3117604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForTheLion Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Amazing Work Brother! You make the chapter proud! Â May the lion watch over you! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3117898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Sheol Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Nice work... I am doing the same for 5th company... Now i own master... command squad... chaplain... 6 tactical squads... 1 assault squad (and 5 men of the second)... 2 devastators squads... 4 rhinos... 1 razorback... 1 dread... 1 predator annihilator... 1 landraider godhammer... 2 drop pods... I am planning to buy one box of assault marines to complete the second assault squad... 4 rhinos... 1 dreadnought... 1 vindicator... 1 whirlwind... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3117922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks for all the comments, it has certainly been fun creating this so far. I have always liked to add some fluff to army lists, and I've always wanted to collect a full battle company so I guess there was an inevitability about this. If anyone would like to contribute to the back stories for any of the squads, marines or vehicles then please do, it's not going to take long before they all have the same fluff otherwise :P Not sure if this will work, but I've converted the document I'm working from to a PDF and added to the public area of my Google drive. I've left all the holding pages in there, so it is very much a working document but all the completed pages are there too. PDF Copy of Working Doc Isiah - Argh, I can't believe I've done that again. It seems to be one of those words that I just instinctively misspell, I think I've even infected the spell checker on my PC now. Here are a couple of pictures of the squads that I completed since the last post in my old thread. First up is the 7th Assault Squad: Third Squad with their Rhino: I've also signed up for the ETL, vowing to complete squads 4, 5 and 9 with their transports. So far 5th squad is complete: 5th squad's before photo - Completed 5th Squad: Next up is 4th Squad, which are nearly completed and I hope I can get finished before the weekend. This was a previously painted squad that had a R&R trip to the green pine cleaner baths before a fresh undercoat and replacement of some older/damaged parts. Here they are just before painting started: So hopefully an update on 4th squad next. Cheers! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3118099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Nice work...I am doing the same for 5th company... Now i own master... command squad... chaplain... 6 tactical squads... 1 assault squad (and 5 men of the second)... 2 devastators squads... 4 rhinos... 1 razorback... 1 dread... 1 predator annihilator... 1 landraider godhammer... 2 drop pods... I am planning to buy one box of assault marines to complete the second assault squad... 4 rhinos... 1 dreadnought... 1 vindicator... 1 whirlwind...   Good luck with the project! It was the Rhinos that seemed to take forever to get around to buying, they are such a poor £ to Points ratio that I always left them on the shelf and went and bought something more interesting :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3118116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 So much background .................. Ahhhhhhhhhhhh my brain is meltinggggg. Â Great job - starts looking for dropped jaw :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3120568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Great work. I have not read all of it, but I will. You sir have inspired me to start working on my DA and AA short story thats been on my mind for a while. And I might do something similar to my joint DA and AA force. I like the paintjob, is it highlighted with Cammogreen? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3120743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinylCut Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Louis: Â You've put together quite a force. The PDF is over the top. The names for the Predators are awesome, along with the painting! Â FC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3122137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks again for the comments, really appreciate it! Sviar - Models are basecoated DA Green, washed with Nuln Oil and highlighted with Snot Green. I had hoped to finish 4th and 9th squads for the ETL update today, but 9th squad isn't quite ready. But with 4th squad complete I'm at least 2/3 of the way to completing the vow: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3124112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 This is so cool! The center guy on the Rhino is an absolute bada$$!!! ;) Â Excellent progress Luis - bravo! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3124221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thanks Captain, the camera angle does help him look like one mean so and so. I'll sort out a better photo (poor light so the colours are a bit flat ) but I'm very happy to say 9th squad is done, completing my ETL vow: So that's 4th squad (Tac squad including: Sgt with power sword and plasma pistol, marine with missile launcher, marine with flamer, 7 marines with bolters, a rhino with extra armour), 5th squad (Tac squad including: Sgt with power fist, marine with plasma cannon, marine with plasma gun, 7 marines with bolters, a rhino) and 9th squad (Dev squad including: Sgt with power maul, 2 marines with missile launchers, 2 marines with las-cannons, 5 marines with bolters, a rhino). I make it 855 points, so hopefully can get a second vow in to make it over the 1k mark :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3130196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Managed to get some time yesterday to do some painting, and a bit of time at lunchtime to do some back-stories so I've updated the top of the thread with new pages for Xaphan, Hebron and the 9th Dev squad. I also did a second vow for the ETL of an Interrogator Chaplain with Jump Pack and Plasma Pistol (Xaphan): (WIP image with just the robe washed is at Xaphan WIP ) Plus Ezekiel (who I'm using as Hebron). Not a great model this one as the paint stripping didn't work too well and the model has lost a lot of the fine detail... One to replace once we know what the new Codex brings! (WIP image is at Eezkiel / Hebron WIP ) So 50 marines left to repaint, 3 razorbacks, 3 rhinos and 3 whirlwinds. Over the half way mark I think, yay! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3142387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemariont Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Grettins battle brother.  I´m so impresive with your work of presentation of the amry. I love it!  Congrats. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3265239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Haladriel Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I really enjoyed reading this! I am doing the same thing as you with the illustrious 3rd Company. Â I did half Rhino's and half Drop pods though. I know what you mean about the Rhino's though they are a royal pain to paint. I rally like your back story as well, it gives me some inspiration to keep writing the fluff on my own Company. I also switched my "1st Tactical Squad" to an all veteran squad tooled up with CC weapons and a HB. I dont have a LR painted up though, my LR's are DW only so I shall have to buy one I guess. Â Really good job though brother, I shall be following this with much interest! Thanks again! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3265447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Been a while since I posted an update on my Third Battle Company, I ended up working on some Ravenwing and Blood Angels to take a break from all that green. Weak willed I know! Anyhow, I've repainted my two Land Raiders and will update their pages on the first sheet ASAP. Meanwhile here's a few images: Liberator, a Phobos Pattern LR - Deliverance, a Crusader Pattern LR - I also mentioned Ravenwing, have to get a post together for my Deathwing and Ravenwing forces too. Just in the middle of rebasing them onto an urban theme, but here is a couple of teaser pics: Cheers! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3277270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Great work on the LR and Crusader. Murals are awesome sauce ^_^. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256144-louis-3rd-battle-company/#findComment-3277350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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