Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 A quick PSA about axes and exactly what a bearded version is. http://i.imgur.com/8QvA3Ec.png The beard of an axe is the part of the bit(blade) that extends below the width of the butt. Axes with long beards are usually referred to as bearded. http://i.imgur.com/FLoCfHU.png The longer blade provided a much larger cutting area, and the 'hook' could be used to grab weapons and shields to pull them from an enemy's grasp. The bearded axe is my favorite style, and I believe Flint shares a similar view with me. (A nerdy aside, there is technically no such thing as a doubleheaded axe, because it's all the same head of the axe regardless of how wide it is. The correct terminology is double-bitted.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marqol Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 It's so pink! Liking it a lot. Will admit the white parchment strips are not what I would have chosen colour wise, but it is your model. The pink though! Is a real pink pink. And the contemptor, looking good with the axe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Mmm love the new marine, colors are great. Think the blue highlights could use a wash or two to tone it down a tad it'd look perfect. Any chance of more angles on the new contemptor posing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 A quick PSA about axes and exactly what a bearded version is. http://i.imgur.com/8QvA3Ec.png The beard of an axe is the part of the bit(blade) that extends below the width of the butt. Axes with long beards are usually referred to as bearded. http://i.imgur.com/FLoCfHU.png The longer blade provided a much larger cutting area, and the 'hook' could be used to grab weapons and shields to pull them from an enemy's grasp. The bearded axe is my favorite style, and I believe Flint shares a similar view with me. (A nerdy aside, there is technically no such thing as a doubleheaded axe, because it's all the same head of the axe regardless of how wide it is. The correct terminology is double-bitted.) Another weapons aficionado! Well put mate. I am also glad you made the axe into a one-bitted axe, because double-bitted axes in battle are ridiculous. The guy in the link may wear knitted hipster sweaters, he knows his weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 He makes some good points and I've always thought they looked a bit silly as well. It wasn't until a few years ago that I found out no one ever used them in battle. There's a simple elegance to bearded axes and I don't imagine I'd ever model one that I created myself any other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Now now. Khazâd guards wouldn't look as good if their two-handed axes were one-bitted. More on topic, the pink seems chalky to me. Is it only me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Now now. Khazâd guards wouldn't look as good if their two-handed axes were one-bitted. More on topic, the pink seems chalky to me. Is it only me? It does a bit to me too. Maybe its because it's a bit pastel-y or the photo didn't come out 100% perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 · Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - Off topic meme Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - Off topic meme *BADASS PSA** http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UeyN-r_lEz4/UQAgvgoF_qI/AAAAAAAAG3c/uQltVx0jBwE/s1600/ogre-nerds.gif http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/745/baJzJw.jpg Link to comment
Flint13 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 *Imagine me beating Heathens at a pic war* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackDaw Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Man, you crazy kids and your memes. In my day, we had to send a burn by telegram and wait 3 days for a comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 · Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic meme Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic meme http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag161/YFNPsycho/PA230898_zpscb12b49f.jpg http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/11/1193d52c9031ecb1e06a859e1b4bcf7b787157fc9dd4f643e54ec5f23723be10.jpg Link to comment
Kol Saresk Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 · Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic meme Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic meme And now for something completely different. http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110925004932/uncyclopedia/images/b/be/Monty_Python_foot.gif Link to comment
Kol Saresk Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 · Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic meme Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic meme And now for something completely different. http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110925004932/uncyclopedia/images/b/be/Monty_Python_foot.gif My stuffed puma....... Link to comment
lokkorex Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 after seeing the above... funny stuff, i wondered when the mods would warn people about staying on topic. then i realised, it's the mods doing the shenanigans! Flint: whats all this nonsense about slaanesh? your midnight-clad primarch needs you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 · Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic meme Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic meme *BADASS PSA** http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UeyN-r_lEz4/UQAgvgoF_qI/AAAAAAAAG3c/uQltVx0jBwE/s1600/ogre-nerds.gif http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/745/baJzJw.jpg What if I told you.... Flint get back on the kitchen and make me a sandwich And while your at it get back to work brosis and make more pretties :P Link to comment
Forté Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 · Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic related Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic related after seeing the above... funny stuff, i wondered when the mods would warn people about staying on topic. then i realised, it's the mods doing the shenanigans! Flint: whats all this nonsense about slaanesh? your midnight-clad primarch needs you! Cough, cough. Do I need to say it? Link to comment
Noctem Cultor Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 On topic. Great work Flint13 anything Midnight Clad lurking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Speaking of which, here's my contemptor with all his messy basecoats. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/674/HVV7qh.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/538/m6iJRv.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/913/Kl4xRe.jpg Remember how he looks now. It'll look hella better in a week or two, then we'll all look back on these and chuckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Wat. Well, that was fast. Loots nice and Murder-y \o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Wow some crazy snuff has been happening in here... Good progress on the Contemptor. I like the fact your Night Lords are choosing to wear black, the colours of a proper legion :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 · Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic after seeing the above... funny stuff, i wondered when the mods would warn people about staying on topic. then i realised, it's the mods doing the shenanigans! Flint: whats all this nonsense about slaanesh? your midnight-clad primarch needs you! Cough, cough. Do I need to say it? Ahh look, it's brave Sr Forte Sir Forte, who had nearly fought the Dragon of Agnor, who had nearly stood up to the vicious Chicken of Bristol and who had personally wet himself at the Battle of Badon Hill. Link to comment
Augustus b'Raass Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Looking great Flint, dat axe is really... Good work o the chains too. Could you tell us how many links per inch that is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 · Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic Hidden by Captain Semper, October 31, 2014 - off topic after seeing the above... funny stuff, i wondered when the mods would warn people about staying on topic. then i realised, it's the mods doing the shenanigans! Flint: whats all this nonsense about slaanesh? your midnight-clad primarch needs you! Cough, cough. Do I need to say it? Ahh look, it's brave Sr ForteSir Forte, who had nearly fought the Dragon of Agnor, who had nearly stood up to the vicious Chicken of Bristol and who had personally wet himself at the Battle of Badon Hill. Sir* Now come on Slave. At least check your spelling with witty comments ;) Link to comment
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