Disruptor_fe404 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Shouldn't there be 7? How does the Aus $ compare the £? You buy FW like it's nothing. I am jealous! It's cheaper than buying plastic models from GW. True story (mostly). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geektom Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Shouldn't there be 7? How does the Aus $ compare the £? You buy FW like it's nothing. I am jealous! It's cheaper than buying plastic models from GW. True story (mostly). That is crazy. Here, it adds about 50% to the cost. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 That is crazy. Here, it adds about 50% to the cost. Yup, it really is. Let's not start discussing GW's pricing policies, but as an example, I'll use a New Zealand price (GW uses the same pricing 'policy' for us as they do for Australia): Plastic Predator: NZ$98.00 Forge World Mk IVc Predator (resin/plastic hybrid kit): NZ$79.50 (doesn't have all the options, and does not include shipping, but as long as I don't order more than £200 I also don't have to pay import tax) Wasn't always the case of course. GW used to be cheaper, and Forge World prices are fairly unchanging, and the British pound used to be a fair bit stronger. That's enough off-topic from me. Looking forward to Balthamal's veteran squad! (Yes, I lurk in this thread every so often!) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y524/Taron_James_Beer/image_zps10b3ecb5.jpg Finished the new scheme for my DG less gritty Just need to paint the bases Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Finished http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y524/Taron_James_Beer/cb2a207d-4c69-456d-b170-e7579282af6b_zps9d1d2fbf.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geektom Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Finishedhttp://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y524/Taron_James_Beer/cb2a207d-4c69-456d-b170-e7579282af6b_zps9d1d2fbf.jpg Awesome and terrifying as always, mate! Great stuff! Can we get some shots of the back, too? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 More updates of the same thing, I've got about 10% left to do, mostly with shading, mounting the dozerblade permenatly, http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag67/NovemberIX/23B36C09-3B7F-43D2-9C18-35DD46ABE447-2552-0000068292D27D39_zps8a3fde65.jpg I need to put some more bolt gun metal on the bottom of the turret attachment http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag67/NovemberIX/81DD1077-0974-4202-8510-571E881AB508-2552-000006828D613397_zpsa1797c72.jpg http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag67/NovemberIX/1D631F28-C5AB-4F25-BAFB-025CF29350E9-2552-0000068282EA728B_zps66e4112b.jpg http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag67/NovemberIX/43D58DC7-0C68-4EDF-889E-FB9082CAA262-2552-0000068288487406_zpsc01c5539.jpg The rear fan needs some detail. But for the most part everything is glued together and painted! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 @N9: That is a wicked looking predator you have there. If I may ask, what is the range on that super galactic melta gun thingey? And are the sponsons heavy flamers? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 The magna-melta is has 18" range (also found on he caestus assault ram) and yep heavy flamers, because I love flame weapons :) (I'll be painting up the optional flamestorm cannon this week ) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I can see where you might have to sneak that puppy up on someone, but that Magna-melta really has the power to ruin someone's day. I like the Caestus version because you can zoom around and it's harder for someone to stay away from it. But this'll work. I guess I just added another inventory item to my backlog of project work. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Sadly that's the best pic I could manage given the lighting, at the minute it's raining so much here that it's literally dark all day hence the need for lighting. If it finally relents I'll try and get a pic done with natural light Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3572564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demus Ragnok Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Well I have been doing a lot of thinking of late and I believe I have come to a decision. I am ceasing all 40k related operations, so that resources may be re-appropriated for another project. Thank you and good day. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3573063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Join us :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3573070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excubitor Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I know I'm going to hate myself, but I'm already saving to get some FW goodies to start a 30k army. Australia will not be lost to the traitors! Now just to decide if I'm doing my BA or Salamanders ideas first... Part of the ship, Part of the Crew, Part of the ship, Part of the Crew, Part of the ship, Part of the Crew, Part of the ship, Part of the Crew, Part of the ship, Part of the Crew.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3573154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 This makes me happy. Let us lead the charge Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3573390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Salamanders, they're most likely to get Vulkan before Sanguinius, plus they already have rules :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3573467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 :P Just had that argument before Christmas But still after this join us ...I may have plans for Alpha Legion Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3573538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excubitor Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 What I want to do for my first Salamander unit - Praetor - Cataphractii Terminator Armour, MC Thunder Hammer, Dragonscale Storm Shield, Mantle of the Elder Drake. 5-man Firedrake squad - thunderhammers, Dragonscale storm shields Death guard think they're tough? We invented the word! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3573590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geektom Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 What I want to do for my first Salamander unit - Praetor - Cataphractii Terminator Armour, MC Thunder Hammer, Dragonscale Storm Shield, Mantle of the Elder Drake. 5-man Firedrake squad - thunderhammers, Dragonscale storm shields Death guard think they're tough? We invented the word! yeah, Salamanders would be cool! So would pre-Heresy White Scars. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3574292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Going to have to use my Joker this month as I've been busy with my 'Nids (Heresy, I know) and painting a test model for a friend's Dark Eldar, which I may be painting for him. I'm also sorting out some voluntary work for myself so I'll have less hobby time. :( So my apologies for not being very active lately but I do intend to get my Fists' back on-track soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3574357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper_man Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Here are 3 out of my 5 seekers. The first three pictures are of the sergeant, one picture of a marine with bolter and the last is a marine with combi flamer. Have one more combi flamer wielding seeker left and then the squad is done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3574463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geektom Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 WIP on p.2 for January: http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/image_zps00457f13.jpg Answers the question, "will a true white helmet show as white vs. the light gray that everyone thinks in white?" Um, no. Looks like I am just going to have to accept that they are their own shade of off-white. So now the question becomes, should I even try to use white for veteran/1st Brotherhood, or just paint them the same light gray as the armor? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3574787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 WIP on p.2 for January: http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/geektom/image_zps00457f13.jpg Answers the question, "will a true white helmet show as white vs. the light gray that everyone thinks in white?" Um, no. Looks like I am just going to have to accept that they are their own shade of off-white. So now the question becomes, should I even try to use white for veteran/1st Brotherhood, or just paint them the same light gray as the armor? Have you considered black helms? Maybe with a white stripe? It would stand out and serve as an interesting contrast when compared to your normal scheme. Another potential choice would be a metallic Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3574859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I'd recommend against the metallics, I tried it on a termi head once, and it just looked funny. I think Black with a white stripe would be pretty awesome though. I do quite like what you've done Geektom. Bathamal, I didn't mention it before, but those are some gorgeous models, and I can't wait to see 'em with arms. Jasp, it's almost unfair, no it is unfair, just how damn good your models are time and time again. Reaper, those guys look tough, like they won't take any lip from anyone, for anything, ever. Demus, I do hope that means that your budget is now a 30K focused spending plan, and not you're out of the hobby itself. Over in the Interest Check thread, you can see what else I worked on this month. Starting Feb 1, you"ll be able to follow A Tale of Texas gamers, and watch as the November Warriors continue to grow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3575331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 My fellow brothers I need your help I need to find an arm that I can use to attach the tartaros terminator shield to my praetor http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y524/Taron_James_Beer/image_zpsb56585de.jpg http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y524/Taron_James_Beer/image_zps22e381f0.jpg http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y524/Taron_James_Beer/image_zpsdd265133.jpg This is just something to break up the death guard, heavy flamers are being detailed And Nov they're not that great :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282734-a-tale-of-18-hobbyists-wip-project-thread/page/24/#findComment-3577242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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