Disruptor_fe404 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hey everybody! Hopefully someone is still watching this thread (or would just like to chime in, the more the merrier really!)... I'm sure you're all aware of Primaris Astartes by now. I figured I'd commit to writing all (or at least, as many as possible) of the thought swirling in my head at the moment. I realise there are threads dedicated to it and its impact on the hobby, but none of those threads are going to deal with how exactly these new Astartes (both their rules AND their models) will affect my Space Marines. So let's talk about this. I think the new models are fantastic. They look amazing, I like every aspect of them (except for their uniformity; I suspect this will be addressed as the line grows). I also think that anyone who thinks the Primaris Astartes aren't going to replace current Space Marines from a business perspective is being willfully naive. There will come a time when our current models will no longer be available, and you'll have to resort to eBay and the grey market if you want to find them. And that's fine. Trust me, it took a lot to even say that to myself. But it is fine. We're getting beautiful new models, and all good things come to an end. We'll celebrate the passing of the current line, and we'll occasionally surprise someone by showing up with drop pods full of old Sternguard (remember when we only had basic Veteran squads?) The fluff isn't great. It's not bad either. It just is, and it's not the most heavy-handed shoehorning I've come across in this shared universe of ours. And frankly, I think having 'new' Astartes is fine. The (potential) conflict between the old guard and the new hotness can be interesting, though I won't be going down this path. My Sentinels? Well, they weren't around for the Great Crusade. They venerate their Primarch as much as any other Chapter does, but the only Sentinel to ever interact with him was probably the very first Chapter Master, and only briefly at that. They're more attached to the Imperium they know than any grandiose vision the Emperor may have had for mankind. But more importantly, the parallels between the advent of the Astartes Primaris and the actual early history of the Sentinels is fortuitous. What history? Yeah, okay, you got me, it doesn't exist outside of a Google doc that I haven't actually touched in a while (and even that is in notated form). But I did write an early history of the Sentinels, and it involved a Warp anomaly and a Company stranded for decades, away from support and allies. They eventually rejoined the Chapter (or rather, the Chapter finally managed to get back to them), and the Chapter as a whole has since been defined by this separation-followed-by-reunion. That's what the Sentinels are going to see when Guilliman comes around with the Primaris Astartes. Brothers they may have never met before, but brothers nonetheless. They may have less experience (a lot less, in fact), but that doesn't matter. All that matters is their commitment to fighting the good fight, their willingness to lay their lives on the line for the Imperium and the Chapter. Of course the Sentinels will be suspicious at first. Of course there will be a period of turmoil as the Chapter tries to figure out what to do with the Primaris Astartes (a blatant parallel to my own mindset right now). But at the end of the day, new replaces old. Such is the way of things. Rules-wise, the Primaris Astartes are just slightly tougher, slightly punchier Marines. Still close enough to the basic Marine that I have no issue incorporating them into my existing lists (other than the Intercessor squad being a tad boring). Though the 'bolt rifle' is clearly Cawl pulling a lowest-bidder move in throwing Kraken rounds into boltguns and slapping a new sticker on the side. I already have an idea to use the Intercessor Sergeant's profile to represent a heroic Veteran leading a squad of the new warriors (those of you who remember the most basic statline of the Force Commander from 3rd edition will know that this profile is very similar). So what does all this mean for the Sentinels? For now, not much. Lance Company is still gong to be bike-heavy. 20+ bikes, if I manage to get through them all (pics to come this week! I have unfortunately been really busy and - less fortunately - drained by work). The Skyhammer Annihilation Force that I was planning to make a part of the Company is likely changing to something else completely (luckily, one of the Assault squads I put together for this formation has no Company markings and are thus free to be used somewhere else). Most importantly, I'm leaving some room in the plan for Primaris bike squads (which I hope we will see sooner rather than later). Anyway, thanks for reading! Leave your thoughts on... well, any of the above, really. I don't mind. I can almost guarantee some good ideas will come from the conversation. Monstra Sumus 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 On the painting desk this weekend: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/Disruptor_fe404/40K%20WiPs/project_lance_co_26.jpg Yeah, I'm starting on the largest model I've ever worked on so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) Slow progress, but I've finished the base for my Storm Talon, as well as the above Storm Raven engine and the second engine as well. Also using Imgur for the first time. http://i.imgur.com/yOZmxyn.jpg Still trying to settle on a final scheme for the markings on the Storm Raven itself, and then I have to figure out a way that allows me to place and remove a Dreadnought in it's clamps. Possibly using magnets? Or maybe just a sliding slot system of some kind. Definitely keen to hear peoples' ideas about what can be/has been done on that topic! Edited August 13, 2017 by Disruptor_fe404 The Traitor 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctus Cornix Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 This looks like it's coming along quite nicely. Good to see you're still alive and kicking, mate. Always loved your Sentinels. Disruptor_fe404 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 This looks like it's coming along quite nicely. Good to see you're still alive and kicking, mate. Always loved your Sentinels. Thanks mate, much appreciated! Definitely still around, this Company isn't going to build itself! It's been fairly slow going, but I've also managed to finalise all the models I'm planning build for this full Company project... And it's pretty substantial! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Remember these guys? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/Disruptor_fe404/40K%20WiPs/project_lance_co_13_etl5.jpg Well, as it turns out, 8th edition has made flamers less useful (useless, in fact) when deep striking. And has vastly reduced the cost of plasma pistols. Which means the five fellows in front are getting revamped. When I'm (re)done, there will be three plasma pistols between the five of them. And the guy pointing will probably end up used elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Revamp almost done! I am extremely happy with the posing on the guy in the middle (he was the beakie with the flamer before the revamp)! Spaced Hulk, marine7312000 and deathspectersgt7 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Progress! Marine #2 in the Ugly Duckling squad. Does anyone know a word that's has similar connotations to 'gargoyle' or 'grotesque'? A noun, preferably. Firepower and deathspectersgt7 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 I, Disruptor_fe404, vow on the honour of the Sentinels to fully paint at least one (1) Tactical Squad with one (1) lascannon & one (1) storm bolter & one (1) chainsword from Codex: Space Marines, and worth 92 points by Saturday 7th January 2018. I promise to provide at least one "start" picture and a final "vow completed" picture in that time. I vow to bring honour to Dorn and the Emperor by completing my vow and not failing my brothers-in-arms. Ave Imperator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Lascannon-toter complete! I'm way behind schedule because of Destiny 2... And I'm about to spend two weeks in Japan! I'm going to continue my travel tradition of taking something to paint to every new country I visit though! Dosjetka, Bjorn Firewalker and robofish7591 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Failed the IFE, but finished one more of the models pledged... I'm getting back into the swing of things! deathspectersgt7, Pearson73 and Radiation 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 The model is well-painted, but the pose looks awkward. Why is his right hand hanging like that? Do you intend to have the Marine drag something, e.g., a wounded battle-brother he's pulling to safety, or a prisoner he's bringing back for interrogation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Nice mix of armour marks in the new squad, the pose looks alright to me, though I see where Bjorn's coming from. Perhaps we could see some more angles? Disruptor_fe404 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 He's just turned and snapped off a shot (or three). I basically mirrored this old model: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Damn, that SoH head looks good. Always lovely bits use and color scheme here, Disruptor. Disruptor_fe404 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Squad sergeant done! Storm bolter and chainsword is a great budget combination. I'm thinking next will need to be the squad's transport... Radiation, Dosjetka and Brother Lunkhead 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Good job on the Sergeant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Group photo! What a lovable gang of uggos! Pearson73 and Brother Lunkhead 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Agreed on the storm bolter + chanisword combo: cheap and effective. :tu: Great to see you still working on these! At what stage of the project are you now? You must have quite a few models finished, time for a(nother) group photo? :) Disruptor_fe404 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lunkhead Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Very nice work on your latest squad I especially like the storm bolter wielding sergeant and the heavy weapon marine with the shoulder mounted lascannon. All very good work! Disruptor_fe404 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 So a bit of background; technically this rhino was the first non-dreadnought vehicle I ever painted, but I've never really used it on the table, so it's been repurposed as this squad's razorback! With that in mind, I've masked it up to get some stripes going on it. Great to see you still working on these! At what stage of the project are you now? You must have quite a few models finished, time for a(nother) group photo? I reckon when the razorback is finished, I'll be at about 7% of Lance Company finished? I am actually looking to take a group photo sometime soon, just looking at getting some terrain and a good backdrop together. Very nice work on your latest squad I especially like the storm bolter wielding sergeant and the heavy weapon marine with the shoulder mounted lascannon. All very good work! Thanks dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 First layer of white down on the razorback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Doors being cleaned up and another layer of white, plus details picked out. Macabre Slanneshi Prince 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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