WIP thread - 711th CCAB (Chocochip Rats)

[Jolemai]

I saw WarriorFish mention elsewhere that camo was in this season and with Olga being so stylish, how come she didn't fancy some chocochip?

[elmo]

One word... Consistancy

 

All my Commissars have the same red/black scheme... It is just so in this season ;)

 

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/009/8/2/commissar_by_elmo9141-d8d76d3.jpg

 

http://th06.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2013/144/0/e/imperial_guard_commissar_by_elmo9141-d66eclj.jpg

[scatmandoo]

No offence taken

 

I will go for the sandy look like my vets and the future 2nd Kasrkin squad.

Haha I can see how it was misinterpreted, I meant facial expression haha.

 

The commissar colours are great too.

[Kierdale]

I saw WarriorFish mention elsewhere that camo was in this season and with Olga being so stylish, how come she didn't fancy some chocochip?

Perhaps she's keeping an eye on her figure.

As is much of the brigade.

[WarriorFish]

Good work elmo, your work rate is setting a great example to the troops! :D

[elmo]

As it should be.. The Commissariat leading from the front against the Xenos and Heretic!

 

By the way, where is your Bullgryn ;)

My Lord Commissar...

[WarriorFish]

I've had some precious time robbed from me this weekend but I'll see what I can get done and post up an update picture as soon as I have something worth showing :)

[elmo]

Not much exciting to report this weekend...

 

Here is the Kasrkin Sgt in a little more detail

 

http://pre08.deviantart.net/f813/th/pre/f/2015/072/e/0/kasrkin_sgt_by_elmo9141-d8lju5b.jpg

 

 

Plus I have been steadily working my way through the next squad, No. 190. The command elements are completed but I am still painting the lasgunner arms for the remaining squad members plus some extras for 6 x HW squads which I hope to have completed by next weekend. I may manage to complete a second squad too if time allows.

 

http://orig09.deviantart.net/3765/f/2015/072/3/6/squad_190___the_beginnings_by_elmo9141-d8ljtw1.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On a sad note I have been celebrating the life of my all time favourite author Terry Pratchett by re-listening to some of the audio book adaptations I have while painting.

 

 

If anyone is yet to be introduced to his Discworld series I heartily recommend it. He was a true observer of the human condition. I often caught myself laughing out loud to the point of tears but he also had a deep and thought provoking vision of what makes people tick.

 

RIP Sir Terry 

Edited March 13, 2015 by elmo

[varchilde]

Great pics Elmo, and I couldn't agree more about Terry Pratchett; I was lucky enough to meet him a couple of times :) I've been thinking about using one of my Blood and Glory model backgrounds as a little bit of a tribute.

[elmo]

It is sad as I always fancied painting up some of the Discworld models that have been released and never got around to it but that will have to be for another forum as it is not 40K related

 

You met my hero...and more than once... curse you! I am sooo jealous. 

 

DEATH on the motorcycle - Ravenwing Chaplain??

Edited March 13, 2015 by elmo

[WarriorFish]

Great work Elmo, your troopers will soon be filling up tables :D

[elmo]

Great work Elmo, your troopers will soon be filling up tables

 

That's the plan... only another 40 or so in the painting queue than back to vehicles. ;)

[Kierdale]

Great work, Elmo. :tu:

[elmo]

After writing all the fluff for the 711th I am tempted to put it all together in one thread rather than it being split up all over the place... There seems to be more and more of it.

 

What do you think? Good idea or not required?

[Kierdale]

I say go for it.

You could put links in the first post of this thread, or start a thread in the Hall of Honour for completed models and their write ups?

[WarriorFish]

Yeah, people can always skip it if they've already read it :P

[elmo]

I have gone ahead with a new fluff and history thread and added a little bit more like the OOB table

 

Link

[Father Mehman]

Very excellent, Commissar! This is going to be saved and read tonight. The pictures, by the way, are superb!

[elmo]

Thanks Mehman :)

 

Here are some more then...

 

I managed to keep my head down and get 2 squads completed over the last 2 weeks along with starting work on 6 HW teams (3 x Mortars, 2 x Lascannons and 1 heavy bolter). The HW teams are being done not so much for the game value but I hate to waste bits... The Motars are not far along enough yet for photos but all 6 teams should be ready by next weekend.

 

http://pre02.deviantart.net/76a8/th/pre/f/2015/079/8/d/squad_190__897th_infantry_company_by_elmo9141-d8meynq.jpg

 

http://pre10.deviantart.net/6be6/th/pre/f/2015/079/2/b/squad_144__897th_infantry_company_by_elmo9141-d8meyj8.jpg

 

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/P3200129_zpsqzug3tjw.jpg

[Black_out]

Your completion rate is outstanding as is the quality of your work. I'm absolutely in love with your army! Keep up the incredible work man!

[Father Mehman]

Turn my head for a minute and these pop up. These look great, as always !

 

One question: are the bases (and I've seen what you've done with sinking the spotter into the base, which is brilliant) going to be based as well? Personally, being able to take off a wound- the spotter- from the base and it look like the dirt underneath the grass has been exposed (a la blast) would be amazing. That, and, if I have to base my models you do, too !

 

Keep up the seriously good work, Commissar!

[scatmandoo]

Outstanding! Your devotion to the brush is enviable. Time to up my game.

[WarriorFish]

That's a hell of a lot of work elmo! Fantastic stuff, the chocochips numbers must be looking quite healthy now :D Good to see the custom HWT bases in action, they'll look great once based :tu:

 

I need to get some more painting done! :P

[elmo]

 

One question: are the bases (and I've seen what you've done with sinking the spotter into the base, which is brilliant) going to be based as well? Personally, being able to take off a wound- the spotter- from the base and it look like the dirt underneath the grass has been exposed (a la blast) would be amazing. That, and, if I have to base my models you do, too !

 

 

I did not have any plans to, but now you have got me thinking.... curse you :P

Fantastic stuff, the chocochips numbers must be looking quite healthy now Good to see the custom HWT bases in action, they'll look great once based

 

 

 

I hope to get another group shot next weekend when the next 6 HWTs are done :)

[WarriorFish]

Cool, your army shot is going to look brilliant! :D