NCSUWolf Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hail brothers! I, NCSUWolf, have recently heeded the call of the Unforgiven, to bring judgement to the Fallen and server the Emperor (may he live forever).....Ok, enough of that for now >.< As you all may have guessed, Ive recently chosen to join the 40k hobby and elected to command the robed brothers from Caliban as my army of choice. Just prior to the 6th ed launch I started with a simple tactical squad and have since then added two contingents of Dark Vengeance models to my forces. In eager anticipation of our new codex (Ive only borrowed a friends 4th ed codex a few times for my handful of early games to-date) Ive been feverishly painting what models I have.Earlier this week I stepped forward on the Path to Redemption thread and have already made leeway on my oath with possible plans to take on further oaths as my first is near completion. Id appreciate any CC that you all may have on what Ive done so far.Without further adue, here's my force of Unforgiven so far:Newest PTR Entry: (Deathwing Command Squad with Banner, Plasma Cannon, Champion, Apothecary, Thunderhammer StormShield) http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/Dark%20Angels/2013-02-18013900_zpsbf01e9c1.jpg The Group Shot:http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-11161026.jpgThe HQs: Company Master (primed) with Power Sword, Combi-Plasma; Librarian (painted but not based) w/Force Sword; Interrogator-Chaplin Seraphicus (primed) w/Plasma Pistol and Croziushttp://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-11161052.jpgRavenwing (unfinished): 2x Sgts w/ Chainswords, 2x Plasma Guns, 2x Bolt Pistols:http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-11161041.jpgDeathwing (1 squad painted, not based; 1 unfinished): 2x Sgt w/ Power Sword, 4x Stormbolter/Powerfist, 2x Stormbolted/Chainfist, 2x Assault Cannon/Powerfisthttp://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-11161108.jpg10 man Tactical Squads: Squad 1 (painted but not based): Sgt w/ Plasma Pistol and Chainsword, Plasma Gun, Missile Launcher;http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-11161120.jpgSquad 2 + 3 (2 is painted but not based, 3 not shown): Sgt w/ Plasma Pistol and Chainsword, Plasma Gun, Plasma Cannonhttp://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-11161128.jpgIve been mulling around possible lists from this bunch and what I'll likely add to the mix as far as new models. I might even toss up some bat-reps for you all to see how I do (alas Im still learning and my record is something like 0-5 at my local store but Im getting better Id say).For the Lion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avon Rekaes Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Great stuff! Your painting skills are very neat and solid. I love the deep, dark green you have on your tactical squads. Man, I never realized how great 2 sets of Dark Angels from Dark Vengeance sets you up so well. My only tentative recommendation (since we're getting a new codex soon and I don't want to steer you wrong) is to pick up a Terminator Assault Squad box or just some weapon bits from it, so you can make some Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield and Lightning Claw equipped termies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elphilo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Wow these minis look awesome! Also welcome to the forums! My only tentative recommendation (since we're getting a new codex soon and I don't want to steer you wrong) is to pick up a Terminator Assault Squad box or just some weapon bits from it, so you can make some Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield and Lightning Claw equipped termies. This is a good buy. What would be better is adding some magnets to those arms :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thank you both for the compliments, Ive been doing my best to take my time with these guys as far as the modeling and painting goes since it's my first start into the hobby and I'm not in a rush to field lower quality results. I was planning/thinking of getting my hands on an Assault Termie squad or two as soon as I can (finances withstanding). I'm likely going to wait until it gets closer to the new dex/units release before I'll have the disposable income for upgrades (assuming I don't find anything on eBay or the like before then). Magnetizing their arms is also up on the docket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 These are very good indeed. Very cleanly painted. I'd recommend you drill out the bolter/plasma gun barrels as it really does make a difference to the 'look' of the final model. Needs nerves of steel I know. Keep it all going. Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 As Isiah says + it would be worth giving the flesh a wash to give a bit of depth. Great work so far though :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Here's an update with my completed (first) Path to Redemption vow for October: 3rd Company, 2nd Squad, Full 10 man Tactical Squad: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-16211400.jpg Bolter-standard trooper: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-16211728.jpg The Plasma Cannoneer http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-16211947.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-16211625.jpg Sgt Raphael (front, then back): http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-16211536.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-16211552.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facmanpob Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Very nice start. :lol: Welcome to the Rock! +1 to the recommendation from Isiah to drill the bolters - its a pain and I didn't do it for a long time, but its worth it in the end! +1 to the recommendation from Elmo to wash the flesh to give added depth - again its something that took me a little while to cotton on to, but now I'm a wash-a-holic and do it all the time :P I'd also give my own recommendation regarding the robes - If you give them a wash/shade of Seraphim Sepia, then a light drybrush of the original colour it will bring out the depth very nicely. Its not tricky to do, and certainly a lot easier than more advanced paint schemes with multiple layering and shading, but the effect is dramatic. Oh, and finally, although I wouldn't normally advise spending money away from buying miniatures, you could check out the How to paint Citadel Miniatures book. It comes with a DVD, and although I bought it on a whim, I found it really helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 @facmanpob Thank you! To all of the wash comments, Im not sure if my camera (Ive just been using the one on my phone ;) ) is picking up the lighting just right for either the robs nor the skintones. Ive already gone over both with Gryphon Sepia (the new Serephim Sepia wash from GW. Though light-dry brushing of the original is a good idea, I might try that to see if it makes the robes pop a bit more (and maybe the face too). I agree too that I want to drill out the barrels as everyone's suggested.... Im just not 100% sure on what size bit I need, though my local shop is owned by a guy who does high quality commissions and he might have the tool on hand for me to borrow (he's been very helpful and an outright inspiration up to this point). As a random update, after the success of my first squad's basing I've gone ahead and based the remainding painted models the same way and am now just in the process of painting over the sand (which, at the time of this post, has me at 2 tacticals fully painted and based, 1 DW painted and needing paint on the base and 1 librarian painted needing his base painted). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Second October vow complete! Let the heretics and Fallen quail at the sounds of the Ravenwing, swooping in out of the darkness on steeds of steel and fire! Let none escape Squad Arion! [and now the pics :devil: ] http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-24031259.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-24031322.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-24031612.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-10-24031627.jpg On a side note, I still would like to drill out the bolters (and possibly the exhaust pipes) but have yet to track down bits to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Just paint a black dot, none will tell the difference :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Looking good, what you planning to do next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leandred Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Just paint a black dot, none will tell the difference ;) I will ;) (but then again... i'm nobody) Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Just paint a black dot, none will tell the difference ;) I will ;) (but then again... i'm nobody) Keep up the good work! You Sir, must have an x1100 camera for an eye ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 Thank you brothers! I do appreciate the compliments, it helps keep me going in these dark times *cough*codex delays*cough cough* As for what's next, more than likely I'll hold off for a few days until next week when I'll make my November Path of Redemption vows (likely I'll paint up my Company Master, Seraphicus, and the 2nd squad of Deathwing for the first vow, doing the 3rd Tactical and 2nd Ravenwing as a second if time permits). My local GWS is starting a 40k league this next week which I plan to join. Basics are 1250-2000pt lists, play up to 5 games per week for 3 weeks with rankings going in for Wins/Ties/Losses accordingly. As Ive only played a handful of games this should be interesting. To that effect, here's my intended list (for 2k): HQ: Ezekiel (Standard issue war-gear) (@170pts) HQ: Interrogator-Chaplin (Plasma Pistol upgrade) (165pts) Troop(1): 10man Tactical Squad (Plasma Pistol, Plasma Gun, Plasma Cannon, Melta-Bomb on Sgt, squad in Rhino) (250pts) Troop(2): 5man Tactical Squad (Plasma Pistol, Plasma Gun, Melta-Bomb on Sgt, squad in Rhino) (155pts) Elite(1): 5m Deathwing (Power Sword, 2x PF/SB, CF/SB, AC/PF) (250pts) Elite(1): 5m Deathwing (Power Sword, 2x PF/SB, CF/SB, AC/PF) (250pts) Fast Attack: 3m Ravenwing (Chain Sword, Plasma Gun, Bolt Pistol, Melta-Bombs on Sgt) (145pts) Heavy: 5m Devastator Squad (3x Plasma Cannon, 1x Missile Launcher) (250pts) Fortification: Aegis Defense Line w/Twin-linked Quadgun (100pts) Total: ~1735pts The general idea is to stick the Devastators on the defense line, their sgt manning the quad-gun; attach the Chappy to one of the DW squads, Ezekiel to the 5man tacts in a rhino and roll out. I realize it lacks the stompy feel of Deathwing lists and it'll likely have some issues in various match-ups but it should be fun. What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I think that the simple act of replacing the Interrogator Chaplain (or Ezekiel) with Belial does wonders for that army if only because it gives you two more scoring units. Having only 15 scoring marines means that many enemies can simply try to play you to a draw with relative ease. 10 Terminators greatly changes that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleqvin Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I would agree. Switching out The IntChap for Belial. Ez can still be used to buff the PA marines and then Belial makes more scoring units. Then you would have a few extra points, I think, to use to add some stuff to a squad, maybe DW squad by giving it an Apothecary for FNP or Standard for extra attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks for the comments brothers once again! I have been toying with the idea of putting in Belial because I do agree that the limited survivability and just quantity of scoring units is a concern. Ive avoided going whole-squig on a Deathwing army proper as I don't have the models and can't afford to invest in getting 3+ more boxes of Terminators in the near future sadly (though I do want to get at least one more asap to put my forces up to at least 3 units worth). As for the league, they are allowing proxies (within reason) so I will more than likely try out a few changes, including running the Master of DW. As I could potentially go up to 2000(1999+1)pts, swapping the Chap for Belial and then adding a command squad is very possible indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 My November Path of Redemption Vow WIP shot (All from DV: Company Master, Interrorgator-Chaplin, DW, RW, to be done in that order). http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-11-04144846.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/Dark%20Angels/2012-12-01161424.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 You guys are going to force me take a loan in order to take the DV box. Arghhhh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 You guys are going to force me take a loan in order to take the DV box. Arghhhh.... My sincerest apologies brother.... but the models just look sooo sweet (not to mention the pure value of the set)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 WIP shots for my November Path of Redemption vow: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-11-23135938.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-11-19160221.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-11-19160231.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-11-19160133.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-11-19160158.jpg Im churning away at the DW squad with a decent pace. More than likely I'll have another 1-2 of them done today/tonight. All in all I've only 4 Termies and the 3 bikes to finish and ohh... 7 ish days to finish them :wacko: Note: Seraphicus' eyes are red, it's just hard to tell in that lighting. Also forgive the choppy looking image as Im still uploading the photo's taken with my phone >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 November vow completed! Here's a shot of the Vow: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/Dark%20Angels/2012-11-29180033.jpg And here is the Dark Angels I own (painted and the handful unpainted): http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/Dark%20Angels/2012-11-29180648.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSUWolf Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 September Path of Redemption complete: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-12-11230445.jpg Close-ups: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-12-11230308.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-12-11230149.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-12-11230159.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z166/carycollege/2012-12-11230208.jpg Im particularly happy with how the shoulderpads came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleqvin Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I know you said you didn't have money to buy multiple TDA boxes but something you could do is get a few DV DW sets online and then one Assault TDA box. should be under a hundred depending on where you live. If you need CMLs there are some easy ways to make them yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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