Pre-Heresy Death Guard

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

Next twenty Death Guard Tactical marines base painted, assembled and ready to receive some washes. Well, after I've touched up a chip I've just noticed on one of the guys at the front ;)

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0932_zpsce3fb863.jpg

 

Yes, there are two vexilla in there. In truth the first twenty were actually the first halves of seperate squads with subtle differences in the decals.

 

These, then, will make up the second half to each twenty man Tactical squad.

 

[Captain Semper]

Nothing says "Heresy" more than 20-strong Tacticals!

Can't wait to see them done in your style!

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

Nothing says "Heresy" more than 20-strong Tacticals!

Only thing that says it more is two 20-strong Tactical squads

[Heretical]

loving the paintjob mate, looks absolutely perfect for death guard

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

Ready for highlights, scuff marks and general tinkering:

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0935_zps74e3f0a8.jpg

[Kais Klip]

That's after a mixture of washes or? Seems just Mud on the cream plate, right?

 

Thinking of having a 50-60% watered down wash as the last layer on mine, looks better on Iron plate than on mark IVs and such though.

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

Yes, after various washes, but before highlighting etc.

 

The base colour is Dheheb Stone/Rakarth Flesh.

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

The Medieval Congress at Kalamazoo meant that things went a bit quiet for a bit, but now back on track with 7 more Tactical Marines, including a Sgt and Vexilla. Looks like I've settled on the 3rd Great Company for now ;)

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0937_zpsb92f0df8.jpg

 

I also decided to sign-up for E Tenebrae Lux for:

 

1. Praetor in Cataphractii Armour 

2. 5 Deathshroud

3. A Tactical Support Squad of ten marines with Volkite Calivers

4. An Apothecary

5. Comtemptor Dread

 

Now, apparently you are supposed to show some 'before' photos. I have everything but the Praetor so all will depend on the FW release date...

 

Is it me or do a couple of the Deathshroud look like they are casting spells!

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0938_zpsdd088da9.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0939_zpsb47d3f5e.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0940_zps47cf1736.jpg

[Captain Semper]

OMG - can't wait for this to take shape!!! I really like your style Durfast - there Shrouds look very promising! And a Contemptor!!! :o

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

Thanks mucker.

 

Looks like we're going to have a HH day here in Jutland on 10 August so the ETL deadline is about right :)

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

Next batch of seven. I trialled a green wash over the brass and am very happy with the results. Looks like I'll have to go back and do the rest

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0941_zps3ad165dc.jpg

44 down, 22 to go!

[Captain Semper]

It seems that MkIII was made with Death Guard in mind... :D

 

Looks good mate - keep walking!

[jeremy1391]

Looking awesome!

[Chaeron]

More please!

[Grey Mage]

Oh those are gorgeous... I really do like the Death Guard, if I went chaos theyd be the ones.

 

Youve got me alllll sorts of jealous with your resin Durfast.

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

Last six of the Tactical Marines that made up my pre-ETL II efforts:

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0945_zps50de9e43.jpg

and the first of my oath bound troops. A veteran apothecary - okay he's not quite finished as I don't have a Mk IV Death Guard pauldron yet, but he's nearly there:

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0948_zps6e40960d.jpg

Next in line are the Deathshroud

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

and here they are. Not totally convinced I've finished as I may return to them with some more transfers and reconsider the 'lighting' surrounding the helmet:

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0950_zps78418e8f.jpg

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

Okay, here's the Tactical Support Squad again and dum dum daaaa - the Praetor:

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1087_zpse17011ae.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1088_zpsb877733c.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1089_zpsd7d9cdff.jpg

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

The Contemptor is ready for action!

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1092_zps189d9cbd.jpg

[batu]

Very cool army so far brother.

 

Group shot ?

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

Here's the group shot of my completed ETL vow, some updates on previous work (transfers on the Deathshroud, a 360 of the MkIV apothecary), and, of course, the ten Cataphractii:

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1099_zpsc9b61158.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1102_zpsb379e30d.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1106_zpsd597832f.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1107_zpsa89e1f59.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1108_zps49382e6f.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1109_zps3285f11c.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1105_zpsfb8f3bf5.jpg

[bloodhound23]

Excellent stuff, especially the Praetor. I think  you nailed the weathering.

[Captain Semper]

Beautiful stuff as ever Durfast! Those termies are awesome and the treatment of the plasma really stands out!

So any plans as to what's next? This is really a very individual approach on the DG - I really wouldlike to see it grow further!

(also you do not need to carry the full banner AND the medallion - each an either/or thing really. The medallion is there to help economise on signature space )

[Durfast Spiritwolf]

It's an overcompensation thing

Next up are a ten-strong Legion Destroyer squad with JPs and a Moritat, after that I'm not sure.

If rumours are correct on the specialist termie squad, then I'll add them, as well as a couple of vindies, and Mortarion in due course.

... and I'm sure I'll end up buying something from the FW stall at Betrayal this weekend

[hisdudeness]

I paint the basic colours of all parts on the sprue, as well as the first wash, Vorion. Then assemble the figures, touch up the paint and finish off washing before moving on to highlights etc. This is the first project where I've tried this method and it's an excellent way to get through large numbers of basic troopers quickly.

I still do the individual figures my old way: part assemble, paint, fully assemble, finish off.

Thanks for your interest

I do much the same but mount the parts on 1.5 inch finish nails. Upper and lower bodies are the only thing I put together. I found it takes longer to paint but you can get details that would be hard to get otherwise. I also try to find spray paints (or combinations of spray and washes) for the base colors.